Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11

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Daniel NAPLES, cOlored, son Of
Charles NAPLES, died Saturday nor
ming at the home of Amos Roberts,
on South Railroad avenue, at the age
of so years. Until recently he held a
position in the Wilmington car
shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Funeral and interment took place
last Monday afternoon at Prospect
A. NJ. L. Church. Rev. Daniels of
Lewes officiating. Among the large
Aumber in attendance were the de-
ceased's fellow members OF a Will
mingtOn brass band.
While spending the last weekend
in Philadelphia with relatives, Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Wilkins, who reside
about two and half miles east of
town were summoned home by the
critical illness of their son, Meldon,
aged 13 years, who was suddenly
stricken with appendicitis. The lad
was taken TO the Beebe Hospital at
Lewes where on Monday he UNDER
went an operation, and at this time
his condition is reported favorable
for recovery.
A variety shower was given to Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson Mcgee at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Joseph.
There were about one hundred per-
sons present and everybody had a
good time. Music was furnished by
Mrs. Herman Roach and Earl Man
hart. Refreshments were served in
abundance. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcgee re-
ceiYed many beautiful gifts useful
and attractive for the home.
On Tuesday Stephen +. Richards
of Laurel street, passed his 18th
milestone and on the 3lst of this |
month he and Mrs. Richards are ex-
pecting to celebrate their saith we'd
ding anniversary. Though Steve is
not doing much high kicking these |
days, he still covers considerable |
ground in the performance of his
duties as assistant superintendent of
the Home Life Insurance Company
Mr.. and Mrs. Ehe II. Rust's resi-
dence on North Bedford street, has
been newly painted.
st. Pauls Church Sunday school
will hold a bake on Saturday, March
u.
Sunday school class No. ., Of
Georgetown NJ +. Church, Mrs. John
Short, teacher. will give home
Talent play in the near future.
Watch for the date.
James p. Truitt, living about
allies east of this town. while en-
saged in loading wood on Saturday
broke one of his fingers on his left
land. Last week, Clinton, Mr.. Tru-
it's young son fell against Il hot
stove and burned both hands and
inns very severely.
Work is progressing on George
owns new pOsto1lice.
Cornelius w. West, living between
his town and Harbeson, is suffer-
ng from dislOcated arm and brok-
N thumb as a result of tripping and
alling upon a wagon wheel while
on the highway, driving
lis team.
Miss Gladys Hudson spent the
Weekend with friends in Dover.
Mrs. John Kitchens. Mildred Min
er, Lilly Gray, Miss Mary Jefferson
lere in Wilmington last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Julian Townsend
re on trip to Florida for a few
ays.
Mrs Ida Donovan entertained at
inner on Thursday her brother,
lev. J. l.. Johnson, Mrs. AIillie John
on, Miss Mary Johnson of Middle
OWN, Mrs. Louisa Roach, Mr.. and
lrs. David l.. Johnson and son Earl,
nd Mrs. Elizabeth Calhoun. Mrs.
Donovan has an apartment in the
ONE of Mrs. Calhoun on Railroad
venue.
Mrs. Norman Purnell and Mrs.
IOrace Hickman attended bridge
arty in Milford last week given by
Irs. John Jacobs.
Miss Laura May Carrow of Dover
isited friends in town this week.
Mrs. Charles Short has been vis-
ing in Dover.
Job o. Pride is confined to his
Dme by illness.
Mrs. Alice Truitt of Philadelphia
as recent visitor in town..
Mrs. Ella S. Johnson has returned
Om visit in Wilmington.
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