Milford chronicle., 1929-11-29
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Harrington New Century
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The Harrington Century Club held
its regular meeting on Tue sday after
noon, with the president, Mrs. G.
Fred Wilson, in the chair. The meet
ing opened with flag salute and
song. An effort is being made to get
all dues paid by the first Tuesday in
September, so if yours are not paid
please bear this report in mind.
A splendid report of the net pro-
ceeds from the rummage sale was
very gratifying and the chairman
turned in $36.26. Mrs. E. w. White
gave a report on the Georgetown
luncheon and also thanked the club
for the flowers sent her during her
recent illness. The chairman of the
day, Mrs. Charles Derrickson, and
her committee, Mrs. E. B. Rash, Mrs.
w. l.. Haviland and Miss Laura Sapp,
then took charge of the program.
Their topic was, Libraries and Lit
erature" An interesting program
had been prepared the first part be-
ing the Young Mothers Club" The
parts of this well written sketch
b were portrayed by Mrs. o. Y. Rob-
erts, Mrs. Norris Adams, Mrs. Elmer
Smith, Mrs. Fred Bailey, Mrs. Ern-
est Raughley, after this club meeting
adjourned, the members were taken
to an enchanted garden. The set
tings for this garden were beautiful.
Perhaps the stage of the Century
Club has never been more profusely
decorated. The parts of this sketch
were taken by Miss Emma Downes,
Mrs. w. w. Sharp, Mrs. Clyde Miller,
Mrs. ]. L. Harmstead, Mrs. Charles
Derrickson, and Miss Hammond.
Spain, England, America and young
Indian maiden were represented. At
ter the program the hostesHss served
refreshments.
Death Ends Career Of
Retired Railroad Man
Death early last Friday morning
brought to a close the career of one
of Delaware's best known railroad
men, who has been retired for the
past twelve years. After retirement
the deceased lived here for num-
ber of years, moving from Cam
bridge, Md, where he resided for
several years. Mr.. Alexander Flem-
ing, age 78 years, died last Friday
morning at his late residence on
Commerce street. Mr.. Fleming re-
tired as a freight conductor and
started work for the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company many years ago
when he was young man. For the
past few years he has been very
nervous and during his last illness
was only sick short while. He was
a brother of Ezehiel Fleming, of this
town, one of the best known timber
and mill men in Delaware in his day;
also brother to Uncle Johnny Flem-
ing, a former passenger conductor
on the Delaware Road. Funeral SER
vices will be held from his late resi-
dence on Commerce street, Saturday
afternoon at 1880 o'clock, in charge
of Rev. E. H. Collins, pastor of the
local M. E. church. He is survived
by widow and four children, Mrs.
Fred w. Harrington, Harrington;
Mrs. Walter Johnson, Cambridge,
Md; Mrs. Beatrice Hoddinot, Balti-
more, Md, and William ]. Fleming,
Wilmington. Interment in Holly
wood cemetery near Harrington.
WOddside Camp
Has Birthday
washington Camp No. "a, P. o. s.
Of A., of Woodside, reached mature
age last evening-it observed It's
21st birthday anniversary with an
elaborate program. Realizing that
their lodge rooms were not large
enough to accommodate the members
and other visitors, the program was
q held in. the M. E. church of that
town. The anniversary proved to be
a real get-together affair and was at
fenced by many of the big men of the
srder. The State Executive Commit
tee was headed by State President,
Harry c. Tee, of Harrington. A large
delegation from Wilmington was
present, included in their number
were Past State Presidents, John
Halter and Leslie F. Downing, also
State Secretaries, George F. Irwin,
John Sheldon, James McMullen, Ed
ward Cain, Thomas Winward, James
File, William Collins and many |
others. P. o. S. of A. camps were |
represented from Harrington, Viola, |
Hartley, Magnolia and Cheswold. |
Past State President, John Davidson |
and Ralph McIlvane, accompanied
the Magnolia delegation, and Past |
State President w. w. Kerper, and
State Chaplain w. S. Cantwell, rep
resented Cheswold.
Past National Master of Forms,
Neal Jamison, of New Jersey, accom-
panied the Wilmington delegation
and the chief speaker of the evening.
He made a ringing address, taking
for his topic, "Co-operation for Sue
cess" Before the program came to
a close on suggestion of State Chap
lain Cantwell, rising vote of thanks
was extended the speaker for his
wonderful address.
Past State President Joseph Bar
ber, of Woodside, was chairman OF
the evening and he extended cord
ial welcome to the guests. He worked
in conjunction with District Presl-
dent P. w. Jenkins.
One feature of the program was :
the harmonica selections of Jimmy
File, who has broadcasted from
WDEL. While performing on his J
musical instrument he made beau ]
tiful paper star, doing the work out
of sight. The star was then present. ]
ed to one of the oldest guests pres :
ent, Mrs. Ruth Jenkins, mother OF
District President jenkins. :
The following program was pre- r
sented: Singing, America, by
choir and audience; speech, Mrs. W. :
E. Killen; prayer, w. S. Cantwell; :
Lester Cohee, accordian, and Sister :
Mary Cohee, solo; address, Past Ma :
tional Master of Forms, Neal Jaml-
son; greetings from State Camp : :
George Irwin; speech, Violet Cohee;
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