Milford chronicle., 1929-05-31
HAPPENINGS IN
III AND ABOUT TOWN
Just "a days to Fourth of July.


No fireworks in Milford on Fourth.
The schools will close for the
summer on June 18th, in Milford.
Digging for the foundations of the
new high school, is well under way
Cherries are ripening, but the
crop appears to not be either large
or of high grade.
Scarlet clover hay has been har-
vested in good order in this part OF
Delaware. The crop is large.
The parade in Dover last Satur-
day was an inspiring sight; it's some
parade when $500 children take part
Strawberries are at their best
right now; the late crop Will not De
large. Better do the preserving now
There will be a card party held at
the Nurses Home on Friday, June
7th. No tickets will be sold out
side. Public invited.
Walter w. Hastings of Delmar has
been notified by Congressman ROD
ert G. Houston that his son, Rich
ard E. Hastings, had been appointed
to the Naval Academy at Annapolis
Canning spinach is giving en-
ployment for many in and ABOUT
Milford. The job of cutting tne
spinach requires many hands, whlle
the preparation for and work Oh
canning, keeps many persons occu-
pied. 1+
Teacher Association wishes to thank
all those who in any way helped
with the social and entertainment OF
NAV 22nd. We wish to especially
thank the Milford Chronicle lot
nublicity given and those who came
down from Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burris, with
their two boys, Jack and Bob moved
to Slaughter Beach for the summer
Monday afternoon. In his haste 10
he off to the beach, Bob tripped anu
fell against the corner of con-
crete step, causing his teeth to pen
citrate his lower lip and making an
ugly cash. He was taken to the
office of DR.. VIM. Marshall Where
two stitches were taken to close the
wound.
within a few days members OF
the State Highway Police Will be re-
splendent in new summer UNIFORMS
The new service garb comprises
blue coats, blue caps and olive draD
trousers. The coats and caps are
trimmed in olive drab. Captain
Harry c. Ray and Sergeant Cole
have been wearing the new uniforms
for several days. Others OF the
force will get their new outnts
soon.
The last of a series of family
suppers given by members of the
Presbyterian Church was held IN
the Sunday School room THURSDAY
of last week. They have been a
success and have promoted a well
acquainted feeling among the mem
bers. The entertainment at tnls
supper was in the nature of "The
Old Family Album" and was writ
ten by Mrs. A. M. Eells. 1t was
splendidly done with d te'-l Insight
If the first families of Milford IN
days of yesteryear. Miss Elizabeth
Stidham, as a servant in the home
of William Watson, entertaining a
guest in the best parlor with the
family portraits, was very amusing,
and the pantomimes given by other
members of the church, illustrated
Miss Stidham's conversation to her
visitor. 1t was a very enjoyable
evening for all.
Milford's first Mother-Daughter
Banquet was given in the Commun-
ity Building on Friday evening.
Varney Auditorium was comfort
ably filled with tables, at each of
which sat eight persons. Flowers
beautifully arranged in large bask-
cts, in tall vases and on each table,
transformed the scene, and added to
that, the blue and yellow of the
candles and the doll favors, enough
praise cannot be given to the decor
ating committee. Every phase OF
the affair was we'll planned and well
carried out. Mrs. S. c. Evans, as
toastmistress, was quite at home in
her role and kept things lively.
The fashion show, done" by the
Business Girls Club, was very well
received. The comparison of pres
ent-day styles with those of 1900
could hardly be believed until the
evidence was presented. Mrs. VIII
liam H. Beacon, the State president
of Federated Clubs, made the ad-
dress of the evening. The advis-
ory board of the Y. w. c. A, who
were the sponsors of the banquet,
were well pleased with the success
of the evening and are grateful to |
each one for their contribution to |
this success. If possible this will |
be an annual affair.