Milford chronicle., 1931-02-20
HARRINGTON
Harrington Council No. 4
observes LincOln'S Birthday

Observes LincOln'S Birthday
At the regular meeting of Harring-
ton Council No. 4, Jr o. U. A. M
held in Odd Fellows hall Tuesday
evening, special program eulogiz-
ing the life of Abraham Lincoln, was
given in connection with their regu-
lar session. Several prominent
speakers were present. The follow
ing were among those present Past
State Councillor, George w. Swain,
Willard West, Isaac Morris. Samuel
Morris, Roy SapP, Fred c. Wilson,
Miles Draper, Edward Harriet, Har-
ry S. Harrington, Carl Lewis, Claude
Cahall, Harry G.. Tee, Lawrence
Price and Frank l.. Paris. A very
enjoyable social hour wasspent with
refreshments. Miss Draper, Law
renee Price and George Swain were
elected delegates to the State Coun-
Gil which meets at MiddletOwn next
Tuesday Harry S. Harrington and
Carl Lewis are alternates.
Mrs. Samuel M. Williams delight
fully entertained Il number of her
friends at four tables of bridge at
AANA 0ptAi NAllNilNo Oll A'OlilllGICG
street, Tuesday evening. The follow
ing were among those present: Mrs.
Theodore Harrington, Mrs. Fred c.
Powell, Mrs. N. c. Adams, Mrs. Geo.
Cain, Mrs, Luster Rogers, Mrs. o. r.
Roberts, Mrs. Reynolds Wilson, Mrs.
j. G. Messner, Mrs. Fred Warning
ton, Mrs. Charles Hopkins, Mrs.
Charles TOppin, Mrs. Ernest Van
Pelt, Mrs. Claude Cahall, Mrs. Will
liam Horleman, Mrs. Clifford COrtel-
you and Miss Margaret Cooper.
Harrington Rotary club Host
To Corn Judging Committee
William Smith, president of the
State Association, Future Farmers
of America; WeltOn Sullivan and
Clifford Outten, constituted the corn
Judging team of the Harrington spe-
cial school district. The local school
competing with the other schools of
the State in the annual Judging con-
est held this year at Seaford
A plaque donated to the winning
team by the Delaware State Bankers
Association was presented by Prof.
r. w. Healm, director of vocational
education. He said in part. that, it
is a privilege for the boys and girls
of high school age to have expert
ence in vocational training, this has
only been possible in. Delaware for
the last thirteen years. Vacations
with the dignity of professions have |
been available for mem and women |
of college grade since the founding
of our country.
The plaque which is a mahogany |
shield surmOunted with the emblems |
of the Future Farmers of America, |
and an engraved plate, naming the
winners in the first of it's kind to be |
awarded in the State of Delaware.
The local Rotary Club at their
regular meeting at Swain's Hotel on
Wednesday evening had as their
guests these young men, together
with Prof. R. w. Helm, who was the
principal speaker of the evening.
Mrs. Mary Moore, one of the grand
old ladies of this community, passed
another milestone in life this week,
when she quietly observed her 18th
at her home on DOrman
street. Ii has been the usual custom
Tor her many children and grand
to gather at the home and
assist with the celebrations, but due
o. the advanced age of Mrs. Moore, |
COUPLED with her infirmities, the old
llan was not put into effect,
lYOmen'S Benefit
Association Dimes
One of the most enjoyable ban
mat nf tl1o nj Of |
harrington Century Club on .Satur-
lRY evening. The seVelith annual
janquet to the members of Harring-
on Review No. 4, WOmen's Benefit
association, and their friends was
lerVed by the ladies of the Harring-
on Century Club. The clubhouse
vas beautifully decorated with the
colors of red and white.
overs were laid for over 100 guests.
The chief speaker of Intervening was
Iev. e. H. Collins, pastor of the To-
AZ M. E. church. The banquet
tarted promptly at p. m. with Mrs.
}qith Ryan, the local president, pre-
iaing, graciously welcoming the
Bitors and members. She then in
fpduced Mrs. Jessie b. Tee, who
efVed as tOastmistress. Rey. r. w.
app, pastor of the NJ. p. church,
rOnounced the invocation, several
ongs were sung and Mrs. Ethel
orouch, president of Beta Review
%. |, of Wilmington, and Mrs. Emma
learn, of Laurel, were then pre-
ented. They responded with a few
Knowing the responsible
rs that comes to a newly elected
gesident, Mrs. Harriet Derrickson
resented her with Il Book of
.howledge," which happened to be a
ell known mail order catalogue
hiring a recent illness of Mrs. Jack
app. the flower committee failed to
acure flowers for her and at the
Inquet she was presented with a
luquet of vegetable products.
The Introduction of the speaker of
lie evening was given in poem form
fhe Preacher and His New Chev-
,let." Mrs. Josephine DeFOrrest,
.ate Field Director of Wilmington,
ade few interesting remarks. She
as later presented with a birthday
Ike by Mrs. James l.. Harmstead.
by Rev. r. w. Sapp. Fol
wing the banquet publie-installa-
ln was held. Mrs. Harriet Der
cksOn was captain of the local
lards and their floor work in the
ills was almost perfect A team
om Beta Review No. then pre-
nted Il Patriotic Drill, which was