Milford chronicle., 1929-11-29
Frederica

mington. The other guests were
Mrs. John c. Darby, Mrs. B. F. Bur-
ton, and Mrs. ]. B. Hendricks. The
same evening Mr.. and Mrs. John G.
Darby entertained at bridge in COM
pliment to Mrs. Hargadine, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Hendricks, Mr.. and Mrs
A w. Boone, and Mrs. B. F. Burton
were the other guests. Mrs. A. w
Boone captured the first prize and
Mrs. H. w. Hargadine the consola-
ton.
The Sunshine Society was enter
tanned on Tuesday evening of last
week by Mrs. Arthur Melvin and Mrs
Annie B. Harrington at the home OF
Mrs. Melvin. Mrs. 1. w. Belts pre-
sided and gave an interesting ac-
count of the work done by the So
ciety for Blind Babies. This work
surely enlists our sympathy and aid.
The secretary, Miss Helena Case,
gave her report. 1t was decided to
hold bake the first Saturday in De-
cember in the primary room of the
Sunday school in order to replenish
the treasury.
On Wednesday afternoon of last
week Mrs. ]. r. Rogers delightfully."-
entertained the bridge club. Mrs.
Emma Slaughter substituted for Mrs.
Rachel Carlisle, who was visiting in
Philadelphia. The first prize was
won by Mrs. John G. Darby, and Mrs.
Mary Burton, second.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown, of Au-
dubon, N. j.; Mrs. Emmett Boone, of
West Hampton, Long Island; Mrs.
Helen Deputy, of Philadelphia, were
guests of Mrs. Edith Melvin several
days last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Oliver Grier and
daughter, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa; Mr..
and Mrs, Arthur Melvin, Mr.. and Mrs.
b. F. Meivinj Arthur Melvin, Jr., and
Miss Nellie Walls were entertained
at a turkey dinner Ds NJ ana MIS-
Samuel Bostic on Sunday; =.
An interesting meeting Of the
Parent-Teacher Association was hele
in the town hall on last Friday even
ing. The meeting was opened by the
president, Mr.. Clarence Person, fol-
lowed by the Lords Prayer, led by
Principal F. W. Mick. The PIT. A
song was led by Mrs. Mick. A pro-
gram by the children followed.
Song by third and fourth grades.
Exercise-"Pilgrim Maids" by
third grade, Mary Katherine Gray,
Catherine Sipple, Evelyn Hazel and
Ruth Jester. =,
Dialogue-"Indian and Pilgrim"
by John Frances Weedall and Ed
ward Harrington.
Song-"Harvest of Squirrel and
Honey Bee," upper grades.
Miss Moore was pianist for the
songs.
Harmonica selections by William
Haldeman, Albert Tinley and Mar
shall Culver.
After the program the president,
Mr.. Clarence Person, suggested that
a membership committee be appoint
ed from the consolidated districts.
The following persons were elect
ed:
Warren's-Mr. Lester V. Hall.
Pleasant Hill-Mrs. Byron Frazier.
Postles-Mrs. Arthur Coverdale.
Frederica-Mrs. Sallie Hudson.
Mr.. Person and Principal F. w.
Mick read papers relating to the state
program plans by which the parents
may be informed as to present-day
standards of teaching and also
music and art course which may be
taken up by any or all of the mem
bers. Every one present was en-
thusiastic concerning these two
phases of the work. Those wishing
to take the music course will see
Mrs. Alice G. Melvin. Those taking
the art course will see Mrs. Annie
B. Harrington. We wish to make
Frederica a center of these actlVl-
ties.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Melvin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Bostic and Mrs. Rachel
Carlisle attended the wedding on
Saturday evening of Miss Elizabeth
Ferguson and Mr.. Frank Hayes, or
Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Hydorn, who
have been on the sick list with Ia
grippe, are improving.
Mrs. w. H. Person, who has been
confined to the house for some time'
is considerably improved.
Miss Bertha Rogers continues 10
improve at the Pennsylvania Hos
pital. .
Mr.. and Mrs. James Humes, OF
Milford, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Garbutt on Sunday.
Mrs. 1. w. Belts attended the ami
Versary luncheon of the Dover Cen
tury Club, which was held at the
Caco,,i Inn rnpnntIv
Mr.. Jacob Counselman, Gordon
Counselman and Ex-senator 1. W.
Belts enjoyed a days cunning at
Riverview Farm, the home OF MI
and Mrs. Homer T. Belts.
Mrs. Homer T. Belts spent several
days with her sister, Mrs. l. W.
Belts, recently.
Mrs. 1. w. Belts attended the re-
ception and luncheon given by the
Delware Daughters of American
Revolution to the present genera
and other national officers ID. A. H.
which was held at the home OF Mrs.
Edmund P. Moody, 1903 Broom
street, Wilmington, November zOtn'
School news reported by the elghIn
grade:
The first and second grades have
enjoyed the art course this week. es-
pecially the handwork in making Pl-
grim dolls for the sand tables.
They are also much interested IN
the shrine of beauty and some in
teresting and beautiful objects are
frequently brought in by the little
folks. They enjoyed showing their
work to Miss Rachel Taylor and MISS
Moran on Monday during the noon
hour.
The children in the third grade
who helped in the arithmetic demon
stration at the State Teachers Meet
ing in Milford were Lee Harrington
L,,1a1vr pnrne11 Catherine Sipple,