Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Ocean View

The weather has been very mild
for several days past up until Thurs
day when it is predicted to be colder.
A few have prepared their garden
and planted early peas.
Mrs. Martha ConOway motOred to
Selbyville where she visited rela-
tives and proceeded to Harrington,
where she spent several days with
her brother, Mr.. Abisha McCabe, who
observed his 18th birthday on Sun
day, February 23rd.
Mrs. Myrtle Burbage Richards and
daughter, Sarah, of Lewes, visited
her mother, Mrs. Amanda e. Burb-
age, over the weekend. She at
tended the M. E. church on Sunday
morning and sang a solo.
The chicken supper which was
held on Saturday night was a sue
cess. More than three hundred per-
sons purchased tickets and the sum
of $188.27 handed in. Judging by
the crowd over three hundred par
took of the supper. We wish to
thank those who came from other
towns and cities. The day was
ideal.
The young ladies as well as all
ages helped and assisted with the
work. The men also acted as watt
ers. The decorations were Oppro-
pirate to the patriotic occasion.
Mrs. Alonzo Evans appeared love-
ly as Martha Washington. Through
the kindness Of Mrs. Evans she re-
lieved Mrs. Belts in taking her
place, as the latter was sick.
At the close of the church school
hour on this Sunday morning, |
March End, at Bethel M. E. church, |
the children will present a short |
program, consisting of the worship |
materials that have been studied for |
the past two months under the di-
rection of Miss Lindseth.
At II o'clock Rev. w. F. Cochran
will deliver the sermon. We hope |
everyone will plan to attend these
services.
We are indebted to God. Read the
Psalms. They will cause you to love
the church. The 46th Psalm shows
the confidence the church has in
God.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church will have a chicken potpie
supper on April 10Th.
Forty-eight persons of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society motored to
Harbeson and attended the rally.
They brought back the banner. We
are having wonderful sermons; good
attendance. Everybody is benefited
by coming. This reported by the
members.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union met at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. H. Belts on Monday
night. An interesting program was
carried out. Mrs. Georgia Richards
led the devotional exercises. Mrs.
Eva Williams had prepared several
readings, which were enlightening
and instructive to the mind. The
principal topic was, "The Young
People and How to Help Them" De-
licious refreshments of walnut and
banana cake and lemonade was
served.
Miss Lillian Hickman, of Will
mington, spent Saturday and Sunday
at her home here.
Mrs. Belle James is sick and un-
able to attend church.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Calhoun are
the happy parents of a son born
unto them this week, at the Kent
General Hospital in Dover. The
mother was formerly Emma James,
daughter of Mr.. Hiram James.
Mrs. Ida Bunting has been sick.
She is convalescing at her home near
Bethany Beach.
Mr.. Maurice Evans, of Beacon
College, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pow
ell and two children visited Mr.. and
Mrs. James M. Evans Saturday.
On Thursday night, February 20,
a delightful party was held at the
home of Miss Daisey Nelson, of
Ocean View, Delaware.
The guests were Miss Dorothy
Hudson, Miss Louise Evans, Miss
Mabel Wharton, Miss Daisey Hitch
ems, Mr.. Clifford Mitchell, Mr.. Virdin
Mitchell and Mr.. Evans.
Games were played. Later very
delicious refreshments were served.
The party broke at 1880.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Quinlan and
baby daughter Edna j., motored to
Milford Thursday on a shopping I
Members of the group board OF
the Selbyville group of churches are {
hereby notified of the monthly meet '
ing to be held next Monday evening, !
March 8. at 1880 o'clock, at Bethel
NJ. q. Church. Any others interested v
m the religious educational pro-
yram being sponsored by this group S
q lunches are invited to attend. t,