Milford chronicle., 1930-01-31
Harrington
Harrington Century
Club Notes.

The president, Mrs. G. Fred Viii
son, presided over the regular meet
ing of the Harrington New Centur
Club this week. The meeting Opene
with singing American the Beauti
full" after which Mrs. Lorenzo Jone
read the Club Collect.
Mrs. Ira w. Rice was unanimous
J ly elected to membership in the club
The name of Mrs. Randall Knox wal
submitted for membership. Th'
president then called the members
attention to the banquet to be served
to the Kent and Sussex Fair Associa
ton next Wednesday.
The topic for the day was IRE
procity" and Mrs. L. B. Harrington
was chairman. She warmly wei.
coined the members of the Houston
Century Club who were guests Of the
local club for the day. The presi-
dent of the Houston Club, Mrs. How
ard Thistlewood, responded and ex-
pressed her pleasure at being with
us. She then turned the meeting
over to Mrs. Dufendack, who acted
as chairman while the following pro-
gram was presented. Song, Away
to the Meadows" by Club Chorus.
Piano solo, Popular Airs" by Mrs.
Ralph Jump. Solo, Gypsy Trail" !"
Mrs. Emory Webb. Readings, Mrs.
Orville Wright. Piano solo, Medley
Of Popular Songs" Miss Dorothy Vim
yard. Sketch, "The Old Maids Tea
Party" by members Of the Houston
Club. The state president, Mrs. Bea-
com, was present and gave delight
full talk along club work. Following
the program a delightful social hour
was spent by the two clubs. The
hostesses of the afternoon, Mrs. L. B.
Mrs. Benz. Knox, Mrs.
Ella Wilson, and Mrs. ]. S. Harring-
on served delicious refreshments.
Kent Chapter 0. E. S.
Installs Officers.
Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Matte
Pyle Horn, with the assistance of her
1rand Marshall, Mrs. Alice Albrit-
ain; Grand Organist, Mrs. Margaret |
'eters, and Grand Secretary, Mrs. M.
eta Keys, visited Kent Chapter No. |
1, Of the Eastern Star, last week |
nd installed the following officers
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Mary Dolby;
Worthy Patron, Mr.. ]. c. Messner: |
associate Matron, Mrs. Helen Tay- |
or; Conductress, Mrs. Hester Reed; |
associate Conductress, Mrs. Blanch |
Aeys; Secretary, Mrs. Lillian Marm-
tead; Treasurer, Mrs. Alice Wix;
'haplain, Mrs. Pearl Morris; Mar
hall, Mrs. Emma Murphy; Warder,
lrs. Jessie Tee; Ada, Mrs. Sallie Sat
Ruth, Mrs. Matte Fleming;
lsther, Mrs. Marie Roberts; Martha.
lrs. Elizabeth Rogers; Electa, Mrs.
1atie Boyer; Organist, Mrs. Nina
filler.
ILLS Freak Duck.
What is believed to be the only
rood eating duck in the country was
reduced here Saturday. Mr.. James
Altman, a retired farmer residing on
leese avenue, decided on duck for
unday dinner. According to his
tory, he reserved two muscovey
ucks last fall for future use and it
GEMS one of them showed evidence
f being crippled and this one was
illed. The duck was not particu-
Lr about its diet because when it was
leaned two full sized clothes pins
yere discovered. A newspaper re-
orter saw the pins, they were in
erfect condition accept that the
eads of the pins had been worn off
nd probably digested. The story
yas told at the headquarters of the
.nnanias Club and Immediately some
its members attempted to place the
tory in the back ground and it is
aid that County Register of Wills,
. Frank Graham, is now eligible for
ne presidency of the club after re-
lting an experience that occurred
18th him some time ago.
uality Poultry Farm Makes Large
hipment Of Baby Chicks.
What is believed to be the largest
ngle shipment of baby chicks to
ny one customer on the DelmarVia
was completed the past
eek when the Quality Poultry Farm
an order for $1,000 baby
hicks. This is an enormous order !
1T the farm was able to complete
le shipment in two weeks. In or
sr to do this three 10000 capacity
NTH Incubators are in operation
of the modern type and electrical
operated. Just recently Mr.. w.
Scott, a former railroad man,
Vner and manager of the plant, in
allied electricity. The entire plant
now automatic. With this modern
ant in vogue it is not necessary to
nploy night man.
Mr.. Clyde Miller has been spend
g the past week at Pittsburgh, Pa,
the interest of the Railway EX-
ess Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Smith have re-
rned home after spending the past
o weeks in Florida.
Holloway, star catcher Of
2 Harrington High School baseball
ne, is confined to his home with
lsilitis.
Miss Elizabeth Klett spent the
,ek-end with Miss Hannah Carr at
Ilmington.
Frank Steinmetz, of Newark, Del,
ent the weekend with his family
re.
The annual banquet of the Kent &
d Sussex Fair Association will be
Id on Wednesday evening at the
w Century Club rooms. Horses
ntinue to arrive for spring train
lg. During the past week about
more arrived.
Mrs. Sidney Dolby has been con-
ed to her home during the past
ek with illness. A substitute
lcher served for her at the high
lool.
William Wood, Of Wilmington, has
en- spending a few days with his
,ther, Mrs. Arthur Krause.
B. A.'s To Dine.
The newly elected officers of Har-
lgton Review No. 4, Women's Ben
Association, filled their new po-
ions at the regular meeting held
It Wednesday evening. Plans were
ouccad for tho animal han011nt tO | n