Milford chronicle., 1931-08-14
FRANKFORT

Fire early Sunday morning burn
ed the home and contents of Mary
Andrews and her sister, Ida Short
colOred people. The families were
/ attending camp meeting. The fire
was discovered by some folks who
saw the light Nothing was saved
The building was owned by Atwood
o. Lynch.
Ophelia Purnell, colored, of near
Georgetown, was badly cut Saturday
night by another woman of the same
| color 1t is claimed that Ophelia was
carved because she had taken the
other woman's beaux away from
her. She was taken to a doctor who
| dressed the wound, which was a Sc
we're one.
Chester Coffin of Wilmington has
been spending a few days here with
his father, John Coffin.
w. Salisbury Layton of New York
City was a recent visitor of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Layton.
Mrs. Morgan T. Gum is entertain
ing her sister, Miss Blanche Der
rickson of Williamson School, Pa.
Frankford Chapter, No. 12, Order
of Eastern Star, held its fourth an
nual picnic at West Breeze Inn,
Bethany Beach, on Friday evening,
August Z.
Fully four score members and
their guests enjoyed the delicious
picnic supper served so well in the
charming dining room of this fine
new inn, under the personal super
vision of the cordial proprietress,
Mrs. Clara L. West of Millville and
Bethany Beach. The beauty of the
room was enhanced by the bOunti-
full supply of gorgeous gladiOli
raised and donated by Postmaster
Clarence r. Esham. A large star,
made luminous with the cOlors of
the Order, graced the table reserv-
ed for the distinguished guests and
the officers of the lodge.
Supper was served at 1880. The
menu included chicken salad, pota-
to chips, relish, olives, rolls, boiled
ham, coffee, iced tea, ice cream and
home made cake.
When all were in their places the
blessing was asked by all joining
in singing the doxology. This was
followed by the first stanza of "Am-
erica" During the repast the Wor-
thy Matron, Mrs. Jennie Bryan Ru-
ark, welcomed all present with a
few remarks that we're timely and
appropriate. Mrs. Ruark then called
upon the Worthy Patron, Gardner L.
Thomas, who responded with well
chosen words. Several others were
given an opportunity to express
themselves and added pleasure to-
the occasion.
When dessert had been served the
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Ruark, intro
duced the POSTMASTER, Rev. Bran
ford of Ocean View, who conducted
the following program: Piano solo,
Mrs. Topp M. Heath; vocal solo,
"The Sweetest Story Ever Told,
Mrs. Myrtle Powell Long; vocal So
10, Come With Me to Romany,"
William Powell; blackface sketch,
isis Liza Phones Sis Mahary All
About the Eastern Star Picnic"
written and read by Mrs. Eunice S.
N. w. Crocker; vocal duet, "That
Funny Melody" Mrs. Myrtle Powell
Long and William Powell. Mrs. Will |
liam Powell accompanied the sing
ers at the piano. Rev. Branford !
gave a splendid talk and after a !
vote of appreciation had been given
the owner of West Breeze Inn and
hnIs offiainnt Of fc tho
affair was concluded by all singing
God Be With You Till We Meet
Again"
The following poem was penned !
by Mrs. Eunice S. Crocker and Civ |
en- as an encore to her humorous
sketch:
A TOAST
There are some folks in our town
Who are so wOndrous wise,
They lead in fame and great re-
nown-
To them we lift our eyes.
Wherever there's a task to do
They step right up and try it;
If tears dim eye of brown or blue |
They somehow make one dry it.
A merry group of sisters, dear,
And brothers kind and true,
Whose friendship draws each one so
near
AS faith is pledged anew.
Dear Frankford Chapter, noble folks |
Have made you what you are;
May fortune ever smile ON you,
Beloved Eastern Star.
Charles G. CrOcker left for Hart
ford, Conn, on Sunday. Mr.. Crock
er's mother, Mrs. Edwin w. Crocker,
was operated upon at the st. Fran
els Hospital, Hartford, last We'd
nesday and is in such a critical con-
dition her son was called to her /
bedside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Niepold and
son, Robert, of ashington, d. c., |
we're recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Asa Bennett.
Mrs. Perina Townsend and daugh-
er, YvOnne, and Miss Hope Bennett
'ecently motored to Boonton, N. j.,
Uhapa thew ViSitad Mr. and Mrs |