Milford chronicle., 1929-02-08
Lewes News

Mrs. Mary E., wife of John Pritch-
EFT, died at her late home on Beebe
avenue, in Lewes, on Monday. The
funeral services were held at the
home ON Thursday afternoon with
Rev. Wise, pastor of the M. E.
Church, officiating. Interment was
made in the family burial ground at
Barratt's Chapel, near Frederick.
The deceased is survived by hus-
band, John Pritchett, and one
daughter, Mrs. Harvey Coverdale,
and one granddaughter, Mrs. Clyde
Quigley, the latter having made her
home with her for some time. She
was sc years of age. VIM. T. At
kins, funeral director,
G. r. Locates and family have
moved from Washington avenue to
their new home on King street.
Their new home is a modern dwell
ing and one of the attractive homes
in Lewes. 1t was completed just re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Wine, of Phila-
delphia, motored here to spend the
weekend among their local friends.
Arthur Mason, of Vineland, N. j.,
spent a couple of days among his
Lewes friends during the past week.
Revival services are now going on
at the local Methodist Episcopal
Church. Large crowds are conven-
ing every night to hear the series
of sermons which have been pre-
pared by the local pastor, Rev.
Wise. The services will continue
every night next week, except Sat
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ingram, of
Philadelphia, spent the past week.
end here as guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Downes.
On Thursday evening at the home
of Mrs. Joseph Shek on Front
street in Lewes over 100 people at
tended the benefit entertainment
given by the members of the League
of Coast Guard women of Lewes.
The proceeds derived from the eve
ming will be used by the league in
fostering their welfare work. An
admission charge of 35 cents was
made and all of the expenses in
connection with the affair was do
mated by the individual members.
The following program was given:
Duet by Chester Steele and Mrs.
Fannie Thomas; Address of We'll
come by Mrs. James A. Price, the
president of the League; vocal solo
by Mrs. Hilda Shek; singing by
of the League led by Mrs.
Lydia Maull; vocal duet by Mrs.
Urbon Wingate and Mrs. Hilda
Shek.
Mrs. William OFT, who has been
i'll since Christmas, is still confined
to her home on South street. She |
is improving slowly but unable to
return to her place of business on
Second street.
Miss Betty Tracy has returned to
The home of her parents, Mr.. and !,
Mrs. Clifton Tracy, in Lancaster, !
Pa, after having spent several
weeks here with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tracy.
Charles Beebe has been confined
n the Beebe Hospital for several
lays with hicough. He is slowly i'm
proving at this writing.
Miss Elsie Beebe, daughter of DIR.
lanes Beebe, is spending a few
lays at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Lawson,
# Wilmington, spent few days
lere with Mr.. and Mrs. Hance Cham
,ers.
Walter Leishman, son of Rev. and
Irs. Robert Leishman, spent few
lays in Baltimore last week.
A turkey supper will be given in
he Community House at Midway,
tuesday night, February 18th. Tick
is at the price of one dollar are
n sale now.
William Clifton, Joe Coverdale,
icott Pierce and Howard Drifting
am motored to Millsboro, Selby-
lille, frankfort and Milton on
unday.