Milford chronicle., 1931-05-01
HOUSTON


! Sunday school $3.50 a. m. Howard
r. Moore, superintendent. Preaching
at 1880 by the pastor, Rev. j. c
Handy. Epworth League and preach,
ing at night.
The Juanita Sunday school class
will meet on Tuesday evening, May
S. at the home of Mrs. Edgar Vim
yard.
Mrs. Andy Purcell was very un-
fortunate on Saturday morning. She
fell off of her porch and sprained
both ankles. She has been unable to
walk since the accident but the lat
est report was that she was slightly
better. We trust she will soon be all
right again as there are several lit
tie folks who need her attention.
We were very sorry to hear of
Harry 3. Greenly being hurt by a
tractor last week. AS far as is
known he is getting along very
nicely, but was still in the Marshall
Hospital on Saturday night. His
brother, D. E. Greenly, who now
lives somewhere in Pennsylvania
came down Saturday night to see
him and a few of his Houston
friends also had the pleasure of see
ing him while in Milford.
Mrs. Cassie Henry is still cOnfn-
ed to her bed.
Mrs. Harvey Watkins has been on
the sick list.
Funeral services for Barbara Lee,
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Benton COunselman, were held on
Saturday afternoon at the home of
her parents. Rev. J. c. Handy had
charge of the services. The bereav-
ed parents have the deepest sym
pathy of the community.
Mrs. Edwin T.. Marvel of Chester,
Pa, has been a recent visitor at the
home of her sister, Mrs. William
Chism.
Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of
Harrington have been recent visit
Ors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Tatchnell.
Miss Cathleen Lord of Cambridge.
Md, spent the Weekend with her
aunt, Mrs. Harvey j. Marvel.
Mrs. Elizabeth b. Cannon and
Jimmie and Geraldine of
Philadelphia spent the weekend
with her sister, Mrs. Rondall john
son.
Mrs. Vaughn Warren of Ridley
Park, Pa, and her mother, Mrs.
Laura Spurry of Frederick were re-
cent visitors at the Burris home.
Rondal Johnson and George Kirk
by went to Philadelphia on Satur-
lay.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Chism and Mr.. |
and Mrs. George Kirkby visited the !
Delaware Colony on Sunday.
Cyrus Williams and family Of
were dinner guests at the |
nome of Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Will |
Jams on Sunday, the occasion being !
he latter's birthday anniversary.
Miss Frances Coulbourne was the !
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall Hart at Magnolia.
Reese Thistlewood of Winterthur
pent the weekend with his parents,
'lr. and Mrs. J. H. Thistlewood.
The Houston New Century Club1
net at the home of Mrs. Ralph Jump
IN Wednesday afternoon, April %,
With the president, Mrs. Butler, in
he chair, The meeting was opened
With song followed by the Club
'ollect being read by one of the
MEMBERS. After the business session
he meeting was turned over to Mrs.
ump and Mrs. Morgan who were a
ommittee to furnish the program
or the day and it being Children's
Jay they had very interesting pro-
ram. Delicious refreshments were
erved during the social hour.
The Houston p. r. A. held it's last
Meeting of the season on Monday
light, April 27 and the following
Ulcers were elected for the coming
ear: President, Mrs. Edward
lofts; vice president, Mrs. Edwin
secretary Mrs. Pearl
lessick and treasurer, Mrs. Edith
Chairmen for the different
ommittees will be appointed later.
At the first State Musical Contest |
the Delaware Schools held in Do
er on Saturday, April 25, Tessie
eilbasO, Florence Messick and
'ary Jump received "A" rating.
ouston was one of the two teams
ghest in Grade A class. Indeed we
el quite proud of these pupils.
And we want everyone to know :
G have a base ball team with Ches-
+ Marvel captain. They have won {
rec games this season. Lincoln,
and Milton were the c
ctims. These boys need lot of en- I
from their parents and
own ups-not only encouragement !
1t a little financial aid as we'll.
The p. r. A. of Houston public !
hOol will hold bake on Saturday !
Orning, April 2, at J. c. Wharton's
ore. Proceeds will help pay for the
ctrola and also expenses for the c
eld Day at Harrington Everyone
urged to give something for it
ncerns every child who goes to
hool.
AS Sunday, May 5, opens National i,
lsic Week, there will be a musical D.,
tertainment given at the school
use on Wednesday night, May 6.
mission Is cents. Adults; and for 1t
ildren, 1Oc.
On Friday night, May Is, the 4-H o
rdinals will give an entertain
mt and bingo party in the school Z
use. Admission 15c or two tickets J..
: Csc. The All Club owes much of II
prosperity to Miss Katherine ,
nyard, the leader, who deserves a
of credit as she gives much of d
r time to this work as two days o
ch week she has cooking classes