Milford chronicle., 1931-01-16
HOUSTON

iAoWoAW IL -iOOAGs 5uIls D ITGdGlll
at 1880, by the pastor, Rev. w. {
Buckson. His subject will be, "Cap
tives Set Free" Sunday evenin,
= the Cherry Sisters will be with lis
Jean will have charge of the son,
service and devotional meeting am
Gloria will deliver a sermon ant
conduct the preaching Services
Everybody is welcome to these re
vival meetings, so come out and en-
joy your religion.
J The revival meetings have beer
in progress q week and Sunday was
big day, both morning and night
There were two converts at night,
both men with families, one with
children. almost grown. Rev. Wal
ter Ford was the preacher on Sun-
day, both morning and night. Mr..
Townsend Jefferson, the singing
evangelist, and Mr.. Shockley, the vio-
linist, all from Smyrna, were with us
also. The meetings are to continue
during this week and on Thursday
night, Jan. 18th, Rev. j. S. Potts will
have charge of the services.
Mrs. John Cain, who had an opera
tion of the throat during Christmas
week, has returned to her home and
is getting along very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph George and
children spent the holidays in Bal
timore. .. ... o. .'
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Chism enter
tained at turkey dinner on Friday,
January End, Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Day,
of Harrington, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Smith of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs.
Marcellus Smith and w. Smith
Chism.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas, of
Ellendale, and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Co
Ian Armour are on an auto trip
through the South. They were to
make their first visit at Ellarla, S.. c..
and they intend to visit Miami, Fla,
before returning.to their homes.
Mrs. II. f.. Marvel and son and
Mrs. Ernest McVey and SON of Ches-
ter, Pa, spent the Weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcellus Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin HOlcOmbe
have returned to their home i'll
N. c., after having spent
the holidays with her mother, Mrs.
Moliie Vineyard -.--..
Miss Dorothy Vineyard was the
overnight guest of Miss Virdella |
Marvel on Thursday.
Mrs. Rondal Johnson. who spent |
he holidays In Philadelphia, re- |
urned to her home last week.
Mrs. Laura Spurry, of Frederick,
5 visiting her brother and sister,
J. T. Burris and Miss Linda.
The Houston New Century Club
net with Mrs. VIM. Chism on We'd
lesday, December 31st, it being so
lear New Years. Mrs. Morgan and
lrs. Butler had readings appropriate
or the occasion, and Smith Chism
ave an informal talk on what new
ear means to us. The hostess serV-
d delicious refreshments.
The reason there were no Hous-
7as they got to the office too late to
e printed, but the writer will try
nd not let that happen again soon.
The grim reaper called death again
isited our little community on SAT-
rday night, about 10 O'Clock, and |
lafmed as his victim lifelong res
lent and friend, Charles Hayes. He
as "a cOnsistant Christian and
atriot In the church Of God. When /
Id Williamsyille1 church was open Z.
nd they. held meetings there several !
ears back, Mr.. Hayes was the SUI
of the Sunday school
nd class leader, but for several
ears he has not been able to attend
lVine worship, due to his failing
ealth, but when he was able to be 1
round lie was a familiar figure and /
e shall miss him, and how his chill ]
rem shall miss him. There are six !
iildren, grown TO manhood and wo !
anhood, and his death is the first {
break the family circle. !
e has come to the end of life's long, ! S
long road, b
nd the shadows have flown away; A
nd he stands in the glorious light a
Of God, I
here dwelIeth eternal day. I
Funeral services were held on L
iesdayi afternoon at 2 O'Clock at his II
me; Rev. w. S. Grant had charge n
the services and he was assisted n
Rev. j. d. Reese and Rev. S. r. | G
all former pastors. Mr.. O
lyes was 75 years of age. He t.
ives TO mourn his going, his wild II
:, and the following children, Will M
I'M, Joseph and Fred of Houston, q,
SHE of Danbury, Conn, Archie of
and Mrs. George Robins
Milford and Miss Grace Hayes, a
whom he brought up
in infancy and several other
The floral offerings, ia
lens Of deepest sympathy, were Nj
mereus and most beautiful. In NJ
ment was made in Hollywood Pi
netery, Harrington. an
Mrs. Glenn Gildersleeve, of Dover, an
teacher of piano and
ce, is leader of the adult music so
IS which is scheduled to meet at Nd
) Houston school, Friday evenings wi
7:45.. Mr.. GildePsleeVe, State Di-
tor of Music, has already shown da
interest in the class by his pres
,e. The time of the class will be ers
nat in various musical activities: An
ging for the joy of it, musical ap-
citation, choir singing ,etc. Those we
o attended the December meeting MI
the Houston PaFent-Teacher AS
iatiom will recall the delightful sol
Y in which Mr. and Mrs. Glider in
eve entered into the children's Mr.
'istmas program.
v. Smith Chism, of Houston, is a ALI
mber of the fye-men gospel team Sy
/ to- Taunton, Mass, to take
rye of the pyening services at a do,