Milford chronicle., 1929-12-06

1 CLUB. Mrs. Fred Greenly read a
beautiful Thanksgiving prayer, this
was followed by appropriate read
ings by Mrs. S. M. Williams and
Mrs. c. F. Wilson. Mrs. L. II. Jones
read What Does Thankfulness Do
For Us?" A piano solo by Mrs. Van
Pelt followed. Mrs. George Toppin
read a paper on "How to Keep the
Boy Alive in Our Hearts" Mrs. Nor
ris Adams gave receipt for a hap
py Thanksgiving.
what Part the Presidents Pro-
clamation Plays in Our Observance
of the Day." was read by Mrs. Clyde
Miller. The program closed with a
recitation by little Betty Jane Will
liams. A social hour followed and
delicious refreshments were served.
A large attendance of the club mem
bers were present to enjoy the de-
lightful program.
Sara E. Nelson Buried
Within less than a week relatives
and friends were called upon to
again mourn the loss of a grand old
lady, Mrs. Sarah E. Nelson, age 70
years, widow of the late Daniel Nell
son, who died early Sunday morn
ing. She was just little over a year
older than her sister, Mrs. Willie
Jacobs, who was buried Wednesday
of last week. The deceased had made
her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Arlington Wix for several years and
had been an invalid for several
months. Funeral services were held
from her late residence Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock in charge of
Rev. r. w. Sapp, assisted by Rev.
E. H. Collins. She is survived by
one brother, Albert Thistlewood,
ST., and the following children:-
Mrs. William Simpson, Mrs. w. H.
Cahall and Mrs. Arlington Wix, all
of Harrington; Napoleon Nelson of
Trappe, Md; Earl M. Nelson, Pres
ton, Md; Elmer Nelson, Baltimore,
Nd; Juston Nelson of Lakewood, N.
J. A large circle of grandchildren
and great-grandchildren survive the
deceased. Interment was made in
Hollywood cemetery.
Banks Distribute Christmas Funds
Starting with Saturday both the
Peoples Bank and the First Nation
al Bank of this town began mailing
out checks to the depositors in the
Christmas Savings Clubs. According
to the officials of the banks, the sum
paid out will total 100000. The plan
seems to get more popular each
year, because the amount distribut-
ed always shows an increase over
the previous year.
Mrs. Ernest Dean has been spend
ing the past week with Mrs. Calvin
Holcomb at Goldsboro, N. c.
Herbert Nichols of Berlin, Nd,
spent the weekend with local rela-
tives.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert Grier and
the formers father, of Pleasantville,
N. j., have been recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Garrett S. Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. K. Carpenter of
Washington, D. c., spent a part of
last week with the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira w. Roe.
Miss Emily Collision of Whining
ton spent the weekend with the
Misses Heba and Oda Baker.
William Wood of Wilmington
spent the weekend with his mother,
Mrs. Arthur Krause.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Massey OBJ
served their 10th wedding anniver-
sary on Sunday with a turkey din
ner. The following guests were pres
ent: Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Walker of
Tuxedo Park; Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Walker and Mrs. Anna Walker of
Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Killen of Dover and Rev. and Mrs.
E. H. Collins of Harrington.
The second quarterly conference
of the Methodist Protestant Church
will be held this evening.