Milford chronicle., 1929-10-25
Houston

Dol ShSOHs Inc EpWOfLn League Will
be the only meeting in the evening
as Rev. Buckson is holding revival
meetings at one of his other churches
on his charge.
The Swasteka Sunday school class
will hold its regular business and
social meeting on Friday night, Oc-
tober 25th, at the home of its teach
er, Mrs. VIM. Johnson.
The regular monthly business and
social meeting of the Epworth
League will be held on Wednesday
night, October Both, at the home of
Miss Gladys Thistlewood. The So
cial part of the meeting will pertain
to Halloween. A good attendance is
desired.
The Houston New Century Club
met at the home of Mrs. Harvey
Marvel on Wednesday afternoon, Oc-
tober 18th, with the president, Mrs.
Howard Thistlewood, presiding. At
ter the usual routine of business,
Mrs. VIM. Johnson gave excellent re-
ports of the state convention, which
she attended in Wilmington in June.
And also of the executive meeting in
Dover on October 18th. After Mrs.
Johnson had given her reports the
meeting was turned over to Mrs.
Harvey Marvel, chairman of the
day. The subject being Citizenship"
several interesting papers were read
pertaining to this subject. Orange
ade and cakes were served by the
hostess.
The Red Cloud Tribe of Red Men
and Degree of Pocahontas No: IL
were invited to Magnolia on Sunday
to attend church with the tribe and
council of that place, and very
goodly number turned out.
Mrs. Williams, who makes her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Chism, is not improved at this writ
ing.
Gertrude, the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Purcell, is
quite ill at this writing.
Mrs. Dennis Minner is rapidly re-
covering from recent attack of pa
ralysis.
Mrs. Letetia App, who is under the
care of DR.. VIM. Marshall, suffering
from nerve exhaustion and a weak
heart, is much improved at this
writing.
We believe the condition of Henry
Studte, who is in hospital in Phila-
delphia, is improving.
George B. Thistlewood, who is in
the Emergency Hospital in Milford
with a broken leg, is doing very
nicely, but does not know when he
will be able to leave the hospital.
Mrs. Cordrey, who is at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Mar
vel, has been i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ennis, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ingram and Mrs. Ida
Morrel, of Lewis; Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Hill and children, Oliver, He
lena and Marie, and Miss Anna Ott-
well of Laurel, were the Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mar
vel. .-<
Amos Ward has returned to his
home after visiting in Georgia and
Chester, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sedgewick en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Day,
Mrs. Elmer Sherwood and Mrs. Mark
Jestes, of Harrington, on Sunday af-
ternoon.
Messrs. Duvendach and Jump
have made several trips to Vir-
ginia recently with the prospect OF
buying in mind.
Zack Johnson, of Jersey City, is
visiting the home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Slaughter
have purchased a new radio.
An accident occurred on Monday
evening at about o'clock at which
is known as Lewis crossing. A ma
chine ascended the steep grade but
the motor it is said stalled when the
machine was half way across the
track. The driver saw the approach
ing train and quickly jumped from
the machine. The machine was COM
pIetely wrecked but we are glad to
state the driver was uninjured.
It is said the actual canning ol
vegetables is almost to close at TINS
writing. However, there seems to
be plenty of need for male help left
When the actual close comes it will
have been the closing of one OF the
busiest seasons the plant has known
for years, despite the drought dur
ing the summer.
The Ladies' Aid realized about $2l
from the rummage sale which they
held on Saturday and they want to
thank all who gave donations to THIS
sale or helped in any way.
The Houston Volunteer Fire Co
has decided to hold their annual
supper in the school house on Thurs
day and Friday nights, 14th and 18th
of November. On the last night ol
the supper the Durant will be given
away.
Mrs. M. Wagemaker has been Oh
the sick list for several days and we
hope that she may soon be wei
again.
Part of the members of the Friend
shin Bible Glass were fortunate
enough to be present at the socia
which was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Emory Adkins, near Stay
louisville, on Thursday night, Oct
18th. The moon was at its best anC
lighted the way for us, whlle tn'
pep" of the autumn air put us II
good condition to accept the warn
welcome of a good wood fire which
was already waiting for us. A1tel
the business meeting was over eaci
member present took part in fur
nishing amusement. The evening
surely was spent in much merrimen
and laughter. While the fun wa'
going on the hostess being a loVel!
entertainer, kept sharpening up oul
appetites by letting us get smell
of coffee once in awhile. By tn
time the refreshments were serve'
everyone present seemed to know
inst what to do with the delicious
sandwiches, cake and coffee: Be
sides several visitors the following
members were present Mr.. and MRS
Fl. R. Moore, Mrs. Charles Webn
Mrs John Lofland, Mrs. B. ManloVe
t'llo' ,r.----..l Ah..c Gnlan Arm