Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1930-02-21

Monday evening. The entire active
membership of thirty men with but
few exceptions, were present. Tne
president, George w. Swain and the
secretary. Randall Knox, were
guests at the banquet. President
Swain was master of ceremonies,
which opened with the singing OF
America" A committee named by
the Ladies Auxiliary served the hre-
men, after finishing their work ana
lust before leaving, they were given
a rising vote of thanks and a rous-
ing cheer for the organization. me
secretary was also instructed TO
send a letter to the auxiliary ex-
pressing their appreciation OF the
service. Every member was highly
pleased with the plans as carried
out. s
At the meeting which followed
efficiency was the keynote. A gen
eral discussion was held and the
duties of each fireman were explain
ed to him. The use of various KINDS
of couplings was explained and
much stress was laid upon the ben
Gifts derived from the county assocl-
alton meetings. Best of all every
fireman was interested and TOOK
mart in the discussion by making a
few remarks when his name was
called. When the weather becomes
more favorable very likely fire drills
will be started in order to make the
men more efficient. Several of the
firemen complained of missing tires
because they did not hear the SIREN
IT is MANNED to have a representa-
five of the manufacturers look 1t
over and offer the needed ADVICE 10
get better results.
Harrington High Forms
Safety Council
harrington High School has at
last formed a much needed and val
uable organization known as the
Junior Safety Council. The Councll
was formed when the first meeting
was held last week, at the same
time the following officers were IN
stalled: President, Brinton HOBO
way; vice president, Benz. Rash;
secretary and treasurer, Ruth
Moore; chairman accident commit
fee. LeRoux Wright; patrol COM
mittee, Woodrow Holloway; mem
bership committee, Edward Taylor ;
publicity committee, Wendell STU
art; inspection committee, William
Smith. The following safety patrols
were elected: Captain, Alfred Como
wav. William Shaw, Wendell Stuart!
LeRoux Wright, Lyman Jacobs and
BENJAMIN Rash. It is believed WIFI
a small amount of cooperation from
those people who travel near the
school as well as the Safety Coun-
ell. Harrington High may be made
free from accidents and fire hazards
The Council does not only functlon
in and around school, but tends to
reduce accidents in the homes. Your
cooperation with this organization
will be appreciated.
w. B. A. Banquet Delightful Amalr
Harrington Review, No. 4, Wo-
mems Benefit Association, held thelI
sixth annual banquet last Thursday
evening, at the New Century Cluo'
Mrs. Josephine DeForrest, state
Field Director, OF wilmington was
guest of honor. The speakers OF the
evening were Mrs. DeForrest, MIS-
Rust and Mrs. Hill. They were
presented with beautiful bouquets OF
, sweet peas by Mrs. Charles Derrick
son in behalf of the Review. the
banquet committee was presented
with small pots of tulips. The ban
ouet was a great success with many
thanks to the ladies of the Century
Club and the committee for It's sue
cess. The following were present.
Mrs. Laura Rust, Mrs. Alm1na Hill
Mrs. Lillian Harmstead, Mrs. Edith
RYAN. Mrs. Edith Massey, Mrs. Fan
ME Swain, Mrs. Harriet Derrick
son, Mrs. Lillian Hatfield, Mrs. Elsie
, Barlow. Mrs. Elizabeth West, Mrs.
Lille Reed, Mrs. Ethel Sapp, Mrs
Nettie Turner, Miss Annie Camper
Mrs. Bernice Johnson, Mrs. Jessie
Tee, Mrs. Virginia CIarkson, Mrs
Lizzie Day, Mrs. Margaret Hill, Mrs
Alice Martin, Mrs. Ann Pearson
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