Milford chronicle., 1931-04-10
MILLSBORO


flowers and ferns was one of the
chancel bouquets on Sunday morn.
ing in memory of Rev. and Mrs
: George R. Ellis, a former pastor
here, and his wife, who died seven
years ago within few months OF
each other.
The influence of these beautiful
characters is still felt and the menu
Ory of their exemplary lives has an
effect on many loving friends.
The bouquet was presented by
Mrs. Matte ShOckley who also pre-
sented a pOtted plant in memory of
her husband, Peter S. Shockley
Mr.. Shockley was a loyal friend
TO the church and his passing away
thirteen years ago was keenly felt
/ by the entire community.
The Easter service conducted by
Rev. D. J. Moore on Sunday morn
ing was in keeping with the season
of resurrection and new life, and an
appreciative audience filled the au-
ditOrium. The special music pre-
pared by the choir was fine. In the
Sunday school the male quartet
rendered some beautiful selections.
The evening services were given
over to a very good Easter enter
tainment by the children under the
direction of Mrs. ]. L. McGee.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Elliott have re-
turned from a visit with their
daughter, Mrs. Everett Barr who
lives near Georgetown.
e.
beth Parsons were held at her late
home on State street on Saturday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. d. J.
Moore.
Mrs. Parsons had been very i'll for
about seven weeks and her death
had been expected for several days.
Mrs. Parsons is survived by a son
and two daughters, one of whom,
Mrs. Eva Smith and her three chill |
dren lived with her mother. Mrs. !
Parsons was a most lOVeable woman |
and had Il friend i'm all who knew |
her. Burial was made in Laurel |
end number of friends went with |
the family for the interment.
Mrs. Parsons was an active men, |
her of the Methodist Church and |
will be missed from her place
among us.
y Miss Helen Williams, daughter of |
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Williams,
won first honor in the Defamation
Contest here last Thursday night
and will represent MillsborO at Do
yer in the State Contest. Miss Will
liams' selection was "The Deathbed
of Benedict Arnold"
A reception for Rev. and Mrs. D.
J. Moore is being planned for next
Tuesday night at the parsonage, by
the church members. The reception
is to be a surprise and everyone at
tending is requested to bring some
thing to contribute to variety
shower.
The Ladies Aid will serve refresh
ments and you are most cordially in
vited to be present whathe" some
thin gis brought for the shower or
not. Let's all cooperate to make
Mr.. and M:s. Moore feel ve!y wei
come and to make the coming con-
Terence year a prosperous one.
The Cheerio Club met on Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Elbert w. Ev-
ms.
The Ladies Aid met ON Monday
night With Mrs. Nat1::a Shocklev.
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Wharton
lpn1t the Easter hOii'lays in VIII
Hifgton with Mrs. Wharton's mo-
her, Mrs. Waller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burton of
Georgetown have been spending sew
,ral days with Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Burton.
Miss Mildred Prettynlan of Phil
Ldelphia spent the week k-end with
1iss Virginia Hickman.
Millard Monroe is home from :
ieOrge Washington University in 9
Washington, for week.
The excursion from Philadelphia
n Sunday brought many visitors to
own, among whom were w. II. ID.
Vest. Mr.. and Mrs. Houston Long
nd children and Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
y Katz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ellingsworth
ave moved from the house owned
y Miss Pauline Burton on State
-ree3 to the property OF George
Obinson on Union street.
Miss Lillian McGee has been Wis
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. :,
McGee, over Easter. 81 %
Miss Lizzie Lingo has been spen- ~
ng few days at Harbeson with ~
er son, J. Flyd Lingo and Mrs. "'
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Prof. and Mrs J. W. Bennett, DR..
I'd Mrs. w. B. Atkins, Miss Annie
Leslie Timmons, Harold
lyne, S. p DOrdOn, Francis Del
$50, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Williams,
+. and Mrs. Harry West and Mr..
i'd Mrs. Addison Hudson were Q
tests at dinner on Sunday of Mr.
ID Mrs. Henry West and Joshua IN
est
CAREYS H. =