Milford chronicle., 1930-04-25
FRANKFORT


from Philadelphia to this town. She
will live with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Huxford.
At the Frankford Theatre this
week Lucky Star" with Charles
Farrell and Janet Gaynor.
The Telephone Company has had
a gang of tree experts here from
Amber, Pa, doing the annual tree
trimming.
Frederick Sheese who is attending
school in Pennsylvania has been
enending a few days here with his
narents, Rev. and Mrs. Sheese at the
manse. .....s
Mrs. Robert w. Dasey entertained
at Easter time her sister, Miss Fran
ces White of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Lettie Anne Campbell died
IN Monday, near Wilmington, where
che had gone for treatment. Her re-
T,ains were brought here to the
home of her son, Andrew Campbell.
Funeral services were held Friday
aftarnoou in the NJ. e. Church. Bur-
ioI was made in Carey's cemetery.
Che was a member of that church'
Che was born here January "a, 1906
She was the widow of the late EDe
C5mnbell. She is survived by son,
Andrew Campbell and a daughter,
NIrs Iuia Evans, of Philadelphia.
Murray's Sweet Shop, opposite the
denot is having a porch built along
the whole front, also three new WIN
dows have been made. The improve
Tnants add much to the appearance
and to the comfort of the patrons.
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Sterrett
of Washington, D. c., spent few
davs here with Mrs. Sterrett's ia
ther. DR.. F. NJ. Gum.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fraley OF
Philadelphia were recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Gum, 3rd,
of Line Lexington, Pa, spent Easter
with Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Gum,
Jr.
The bank and schools were closed
on Good Friday. The schools obser-
we'd Easter Monday. Easter Sunday
was a beautiful day. Many visitors
were here. The railroad ran an ex-
cursion from Philadelphia and Will
mington which was well patronized.
Recently trouble of some sort has
developed to some of the radio sets
in Frankford. There seems to be
doubt as to whether or not there is
A leak in the electrical lines. AT
least in some parts of the town the
disturbance is such that is is impos-
sible to use the radio. In other parts
of the town the interruption is only
once in a while and does not seem to
be at regular periods. 1t is under
stood that the electrical company
has made some investigations with
an idea of locating the places and
causes of the disturbance.
Mrs. Raymond P. Long spent
few days of this week in Philadel-
phia.
The Ladies Wednesday Afternoon
Bridge Club met last week at the
home of Mrs. C. G. Fooks. After the
game Mrs. F'ooks gave a delightful
informal tea. Mrs. w. P. Short OF
Bethany Beach won high score.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave Hoffmeister
are in Pittsburg, Pa, this week.
They were notified Friday of the
sudden death of Mrs. Hoffmeister's
brother, Otto Herrholz. They left
here Friday afternoon and arrived
there Saturday. The funeral was
held on Monday afternoon.
A reception was given Friday
evening in the Sunday school room
of the NJ. e. Church to the new pas
tor, Rev. James Gardner and his
wife. The following program was
given:
Opening chorus, "The Church in
the Wildwood"
Prayer by the pastor.
Chorus, standing on the Prom
ise"
Reading, "The Swan Song' by
Blanche Daisey.
Solo, Sunrise" by William Pow
ell.
Play by the Ladies Aid Society en-
titled "a Brilliant Idea" Cast OF
characters were as follows: Mrs.
Jones, Mrs. Stella Long; Mrs.
Brown, Mrs. Fannie Messick; Mrs.
Jenkins. Mrs. Matte HOrsey; Mrs.
Raine. Mrs. Cora Bryan; Mrs.
Lane, Mrs. Parsons; Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Edith Parker; Mrs. Smith, Mrs.
BERTHE Murray; Mrs. Hodge, MISS
Lizzie Robinson.
Address of welcome by William
Brasure.
Response by the pastor. Refresh
ments of ice cream and home made
cakes were served. The reception
was enjoyed by all and all departed
with the feeling that the pastor and
people had gotten acquainted and
hope for a successful year.
Standard tests were administered
throughout the grades of our school
last week and the teachers found the
results very encouraging. The great
majority of the pupils made an ex-
cellent showing, which IS Well
since these grades count ohe-thlIu
toward promotion.
Franlford parents are to be con-
graduated upon their spirit ana
LOYALTY to the school. Their chlIdren
do NOT have to be forced into school
bv anv truant officer, indeed, 1t
would seem that only dire necessity
could keep them away. Attenuance
throughout the entire system mas
been exceptionally good DURING az
of the school year, and tne iau
rooms again have the honor OI uIs
playing the Eastern Sussex CounCy
Attendance Banner, this month.
ADAMS CROSS ROADS