Milford chronicle., 1929-10-11
Frederica

IhS passing away OF a we'll beloved
woman, Miss Alice Mitten, at the
Brandywine Sanatorium at p. m
on Sunday. Miss Mitten was a grad
uate nurse of the Orthopoedic Hos
pital, of Philadelphia, in the early
nineties. Following her graduation
she nursed for DR.. F. x. Dercom
the noted alienist of Philadelphia
until she retired from active service
when she made her home here. She
was a woman of rare refinement ant
culture, possessing a gladness .anG
independence of spirit, that prevail.
ed in her frail body even through.
out her long illness and won the ad.
miration of all with whom she came
in contact.
We have choice memories of this
dear woman, her cordial hospitality
in her home where there was ever
an atmosphere of tranquility; q
home so like herself, dainty, sweet
and attractive, with the flowers she
so we'll loved to sweeten and freshen
it; her keen interest in the doings oi
her home town and the affairs OF
the nation; her willingness to help
and serve in time of need and her
intense loyalty to all to whom she
was bound by the ties of family and
friendship. AS the shadows length
ened her brave spirit never faltered.
because of her serene and beautiful
faith in her Lord whom she had
served since the early days of her
childhood at her sanity mothers
knee. Her devotion to her mother
who lived to a venerable age was
beautiful to behold, as she showed
a depth of love and sincerity of So
licitude rarely seen.
This gracious, Christian, gentle
woman has passed to her rich re-
ward. She was a consistent member
of Trinity M. E. church and affili-
ated with its various organizations.
She is survived by her brother, Mr..
Harry F. Mitten, one of our towns
foremost citizens. Funeral services
were held at his residence on
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. N. C. Benson conducted the
services. The bereaved family has
the loving sympathy Of a host of
The Ladies' Aid Society was de-
entertained last Friday
evening by Mrs. Arthur Melvin, Mrs.
Person and Mrs. Felix w. Mich at
Chestnut Knoll" the charming
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Mick, near
Milford. Mrs. Mick joined the La
dies Aid Society last week. She is
the new principal of the elementary
school here and interested in the
activities of the school and COM
In order to become better
acquainted with the ladies of the
she entertained immedi-
ltely after becoming a member.
In the absence of the president,
he vice-president, Mrs. Howard
Rogers, presided at the meeting.
Mrs. Mary A. Boone read the min
ties of the previous meeting and the
Mrs. 1. w. Belts, gave her
'eport. Miss Elizabeth Lank was
elected third vice-president. Fol-
owing a suggestion by Mrs. Rogers
hat the "rainy day bags" be used
gain to increase the fund in the
reasury, a motion was made and
arried to that effect. They may be
,rocured from Mrs. Rogers. A pen
" for each rainy day in a year is
laced in the bag and if one forgets
n extra half dollar will make up
he deficiency.
After the disposal of the business
n excellent program Of music was
iven by Mr.. Clarence Person, vio-
mist; Mrs. Lester L. Carlisle, pian-
st, and Mrs. Jester Gray, soloist.
Irs. Gray sang a group of songs
cry charmingly. Miss Elizabeth |
,ank rendered a beautiful selection
n the piano and also gave humor-
us reading entitled, "The Ladies'
id Society" Mrs. Carlisle intro
uced a guessing contest and a
anne Of "Sing Tag" was partici-
ated in by the guests. The closing
ong, Garry Me Back to Old Vir-
inny," was sung very effectively by |
Irs. Gray, as she is a native of Vir-
inia. Mrs. Mick is gracious hos
ess and invited the husbands of the
aides as guests of the evening. They |
0ined the ladies in conversation |
uring a delightful social hour,
yhen the hostesses served delicious
The program COM
1ittee for November is Mrs. Gordon
Iounselman and Mrs. Cain. The hos
esses and place of meeting will be
nnounced at later date.
Rally Day was observed in the
unday school last Sunday with ap-
ropriate exercises and promotions.
he primary department, in charge
f Mrs. Harry F. Mitten and Mrs. L.
:. Carlisle gave a charming little
notion song. The tots were darling
nd their efforts appreciated. DR..
Iabbart, district superintendent,
reached a fine sermon in the even
ng from the text-II Corinthians,
,hapter 2:1S.
But we all, with open face behold
ng as in a glass the glory of God |
re changed unto the same image |
rom glory to glory, even as by the |
pirit of God.
Miss Madge Pollard, of Delaware |
ity, spent the weekend with Miss
larry B. Hoey.
Miss Mary Melvin spent Sunday
nth her mother, Mrs. Edith Melvin.
Oliver Melvin, of Wilmington,
pent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
nd Mrs. Arthur Melvin.
Samuel Bostic left Monday for |
ersey City to attend Swift's School
Salesmanship.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Mcbride and
Iiss Lillian Davis were dinner
uests of Mr.. and Mrs. James
[umes on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Harrington