Milford chronicle., 1929-08-23
Ocean View

The most important event last
week was Home Coming Day." OBJ
served on Wednesday, August A.
this year.
At 1 o'clock in the afternoon the
automobiles containing visitors and
former residents of this community
and other towns and cities began to
roll in.
The day was pleasant and the sun
shone in the afternoon.
The band music was fine in inspir-
ing and accompanied the audience
while they sang hymns; namely
America" and when the Roll is
Called Up Yonder" and others.
The president for this year, Thos.
E. Hickman, presided, and gave the
Introductory remarks. He said home
coming day is when we deal IN rec
objections.
Edwin West, son of the late DIR.
Harry West, spoke on mis- first i'm
preston of this town.
The next speaker was Mrs. Annie
D. Belts, the historian appointed by
the Home Coming Organization. This
was very interesting, as she related
it's past history.
DR.. James A. Belts, Of Easton, Pa,
made a fine address, uring the youth
to be masters of their own will. He
said do not blame hereditary Tor
each physical or mental power or for
the lack of it, but develop strong
desires for good and develop good
health.
Joseph Richards, son of James A.
and Emma West Richards, now OF
Allentown, Pa, made speech.
Following this Hon. Robert u.
Houston. Congressman from this
State, made an interesting address.
He said what are we here for? What
do you propose to do with the fu-
ture with its opportunities so that
those who come after you can look
back and say che was my father or
che was my grandfather"
We enjoy these home coming days
of reminiscents because they are the
things of the heart and soul.
There is just as much for the
Younger generation to learn, as we
had.
After this address Rev. Geo. White
Dawson was the speaker. His sub
iect was the Home" In the old
times they made the home. They
were helping to make society.
Then after greeting our friends
and relatives we adjourned until
1880 that night.
The band rendered excellent mu-
sic.
Archie T. Richards was chairman
and announcer. He kept everyone
interested with his cheerful manner
and amusing stories.
Mrs. Prina Townsend presented an
original poem, "The Old School
House," representing one that was
here several years ago.
Mrs. Ethel Hooker presented an
original poem which was fitting to
the occasion.
Mr.. Montgomery, expert govern
ment engineer, who is here in the
interest of the Indian River Inlet,
sang several beautiful selections.
Senator Elisha Steele made an in
spring address.
Mrs. Ethel Burton Davidson made
a speech.
Capt. Irwin Bennett and DR.. VIM.
Belts addressed the audience.
James M. Tunnel, Esq, delivered
a fine address on "The Spirit of
Home Coming in Ocean View"
Mr.. and Mrs. Emlen Davis and
two daughters, Constance and Mar
Ian Jean, from Collinsdale, Pa, who
are boarding at Rehoboth Beach, al
so Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon Morris and
Miss Mildred Atkinson of Rehoboth
Beach and Laurel, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter E. Hudson and family
here on Sunday, August 18.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Long enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Lynch
and children, Billy and Blanche, ov-
er Home Coming Day.
Miss Dorothy Hudson accompanied
Miss Elizabeth Pepper home for one
week.