Milford chronicle., 1929-12-27
Frederca

/ In the midst OF the CnIlSILlelS PtN
variations, a shock has come 10 ouI
community that leaves us grleveu
Never in recent years has the nels1
horhood been so stirred as on wed
nesdav afternoon when the new
came that Mrs. Leila Macklln Fal
mer. wife of Melvin Palmer, hao SUI
denly passed away. Her death Is III,
expressibly sad as it was due u
childbirth.
The baby daughter lives and wiz
he called Leila for the mother, Mrs
Palmer was highly respected IN the
community. She was a graduate Oh
the Frederica High School, mem
her of the Alumni Association, the
Ladies' Aid Society and affiliated
with other organizations, to all OF
which she gave her services Wiling
ly. She was of an attractive per-
sonality that endeared her to all
with whom she came in contact. Her
sincere devotion to her home ana
family ties and her kindly spirit to-
ward all. merit our warmest praise
and admiration. The funeral SER
vices were held on Sunday after
noon at the home conducted by Rev.
N. C. Benson and were attended Dy
a large concourse of friends and re-
latives from far and near. Their
sympathy was beautifully attested
by the profusion of beautiful flow
ers selected with living thought.
The singing of Trinity NJ. e. choir
was beautiful.
Mrs. Palmer was thirty-five years
of age and is survived by her hus-
band, two sons, Alton and Charles,
two daughters, Betty Jane and the
baby, Leila, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Macklin; brother, John
Macklin and her sister, Mrs. Jennie
Lindale, of Milford. Interment was
made in Barratt's Cemetery. The
stricken family has the sympathy OF
the entire community. The relatives
wish to extend their sincere thanks
and appreciation to the friends for
their many kindnesses to them dur
ing their hour of trouble.
Mrs Rachel Carlisle entertained
the Bridge Club very delightfully."-
last Tuesday afternoon. The for
tunate winners of very lovely prizes
were Mrs. Emma Slaughter and Mrs.
Bertha Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Messick, of
Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Adams
of Bellefonte, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Hendricks on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. r. Postles spent
Christmas day in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Leach en-
tertained at a turkey dinner on Sat
urday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Ponder
Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Vim
yard, Joseph Vinyard, Mrs. Annie B.
Harrington, Miss Elizabeth Lank
and Oscar P. Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Boone spent
Christmas Day with their son, Albert
J. Boone and wife in Wilmington.
Lester Luff Carlisle, of Harvard
University is spending the holidays
with his parents, DR.. and Mrs. L. L..
Carlisle.
of Binghampton, N Y, and Benjamin
F. Burton, Jr., are spending the hol-
idays with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G Darby enter
tanned at cards in their honor at a
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gerow, Of
small party on Christmas eve
Blooming Grove, N. Y, are spending
the week with Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Wilson.
Miss Mary B. Derrickson, of Gou-
cher College, Baltimore, is spending
the holidays with her parents, DR..
and Mrs. J. B. Derrickson.
A Christmas program was given
in the schools on Friday afternoon.
Every room boasted of gorgeous
Christmas tree charming decorations
of evergreens and articles made in
the art classes. Santa Claus visited
the school to the extreme delight of
the primary grades as he distribut-
ed boxes of candy and gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Palmer, of
Staten Island, N. Y, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boone Palmer, of Wilmington, Mr..
and Mrs. Kelly, of Philadelphia, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Carter Of Philade1-
phia, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Palmer last week.