Milford chronicle., 1930-11-14
HARRINGTON
Girl Scouts To Aid In
Red Cross Drive


), lion men and women are engaged ii
securing memberships in the Amer
, ican Red Cross.
1t is absolutely impossible for tht
people of this community to do thu
actual mending of broken minds anC
bodies, carry on course of instruc
ton in health and maintenance OF
first aid, or follow the path of q
flood or tornado with a basket ot
food or a bundle of clothing. YET
all can aid this worthy cause by be-
coming member of the Harrington
Chapter of the Red Cross. In a short
time competent group of men and
women, who have agreed to give
their time, will canvass the entire
town for memberships. Please con-
slider her invitation for membership
very carefully and lets have a large
enrolment for Harrington. By join
ing the Red Cross you are not only
aiding that organization but you are
also creating a small fund which
will be used for welfare work in this
community this winter, if necessary.
Twenty-Five cents out of each dollar
COLLECTED remains in the local fund.
IThe troop of Girl Scouts under the
leadership of their captain, Miss Oda
Baker, have gladly assumed the re-
sponsibility of distributing the post
ers and advertising matter. This is
your chance to be of practical serv-
ice to your fellowman. Make the
most of it. Mrs. Lorenzo T. Jones
is local chairman and Mrs. w. E. ia
cobs is treasurer.
The following list have agreed to
aid with the drive: Miss Oda Baker,
Miss Heba Baker, Mrs. W. 7. Chip
man, Mrs. w. E. Jacobs, Mrs. A. P.
Lewis, Mrs. Reynolds Wilson, Mrs.
Fred Greenley, Mrs. Ray Masten;
Mrs. A. B. Parsons, Mrs. ]. C. Mess
lner, Mrs. Watson Cain, Mrs. j. w.
Sheldrake. Mrs. John Masteh, Mrs.
Ernest Dean, Mrs. w. H. Cahall, Mrs.
w. w. Sharp, Mrs. Arley Wix, Mrs.
Clyde Miller, Mrs. H. J. Ramsdell,
Mrs. Norris Adams, Mrs. Ernest
Raughley and Mrs. Luther Hatfield.
Billy Day Scott, who is attending
school at Middletown, has been a re-
cent guest Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Scott.
Milton Brimer, of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with his family
here.
Mrs. Fred Bailey has been a Philaa
delphia visitor this week.
Paul Fleming, of Perryville, Md,
has been the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fleming, this
week.
Dr.. Howard Clymer, Of Philadel-
phia, spent Monday with his mother,
Mrs. John Clymer.
Emma Richards Has Party
Miss Emma Richards, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Richards, enter
tanned a number of her young friends
at party held at her home on Cen
ter street, last week. With the Hal
lowe'en season at its height the dec I
orations and other accessories were |
carried out in Halloween. colors.
The following were present. Joan
Denny, Harriet Hammond, Eliza
zimmerman, Virginia Hammond,
Clara McCabe, Ruth and Ellen Van
Pelt, Catherine and Jean Messher, !
Evelyn Marvel, Francis Rash, Mar
5uElAlC ACDDlChg k1llu llul luSIOLg
Evelyn Adams, Constance Lee, Clar-
abel Peck, Charlotte Peck, Margie /
Black, Nellie Turner, Lucille Evans,
Grace Brown, Dicky Richards and
Thomas Peck. After enjoying them
selves for over hours with games
and music, refreshments were serv-
ed by the little hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Richards re-
,ently entertained the following
guests at dinner: Mrs Thomas B.
Richards, Mrs Charles II. Richards,
George Richards and Grover Rich
lrds, all of Philadelphia.
Retired Railroad Man Dies
After being an extreme sufferer
with heart trouble for the past three
weeks, during which time death
night be expected any moment, it
to George D. Raughley,
lge So years, at his home on Rail
'oad avenue, early Saturday morn
ng. The deceased completed AZ
,ears of service four years ago and
etired as an extra freight conductor
md flagman. He was born in Har-
ington when it was known as
Jlark's Corner He has resided here
or many years but being a railroad
nan was forced to change his resi-
ence several times in order to be
lear his work. Funeral services
we're held from his late residence on
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock,
n charge of Rev. E. H. Collins, pas
or of the local M. E. church. Inter
lent in Hollywood cemetery near
harrington. The deceased was a
member of the Railroad Brotherhood
nd is survived by widow, Mrs. Eff
e V. Maull Raughley, and one
aughter, Mrs. J. Henry Bramble, of
Irs, Eugene Wix Dead
Following the death of her hus-
and, Eugene Wix, which occurred
early two years ago, Mrs. Harriet
|. Wix, his widow, had been in fail
lg health during the past summer
hree weeks ago she became seri-
usly i'll and death occurred early i
lst Friday morning. She was So
ears of age. Funeral services were
eld from her late residence on Com
lerce street, Sunday afternoon at 2
clock. The services were in charge
f Rev. R. w. Sapp; pastor of the To-
al NJ. P. church, assisted by Rev.
. H. Collins. The deceased is sur
ived by one daughter, Mrs. E. M.
elson, of Preston, Md, one brother,
2. J. Harrington, of Harrington, and
iree grandchildren. Interment was
lade in Hollywood cemetery. 1t is
strange coincidence that in less