Milford chronicle., 1933-12-15
HARRINGTON

A musical program prepared by
Mrs. j. NJ. Darbie was given at the
regular meeting of the Harrington
New Century Club Tuesday, Decem-
Der 9th. An article written by Hon.
William H. Woodin, appearing in
The Etude, Music, Now More Than
Even" was read by Mrs. Darbie af-
ter which the following numbers
were given; Piano solo, Mr.. j. NJ.
Darbie; violin solo, Miss Margie
Black, accompanied on the piano by
Miss Charlotte Kraybill, also a piano
solo by Louise Murphy. Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Well sang two numbers,
Calm as the Night" and "Oh, No
John. The first selection was sung
in German, with Miss Kraybill as
accompanist. The program came to
a close with a musical selection of
g brass quartet; trumpets. Prof.
Paul We'll, Harlan Cooper; from
bone, Prof. Hawk and alto, Robert
Smith. The next meeting is in
charge of Mrs. Clara Harrington and
is Stockley Colony Day. All mem
bers are asked to bring a donation
to the club meeting to assist in max
| ing up a box for the Colony.
50th Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Johnson
were given surprise and were more
than happy Dec. 5th, because they
had passed a fifty year mark of
welded life. The climax to the Oc-
casiOh came in the evening, when
their children, grandchildren and
other close friends arrived to eX-
tend congratulations. All refresh
ments were brought by the visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson were mar
ried in Harrington fifty years ago
by Rev. Charles Simmons, a local
minister and then took up farming
ac a vocation; first residing on a
farm in the vicinity of Bowers
Beach. For twenty years they lived
on Various farms in Kent County,
later Mr.. johnson purchased farm
a few miles from Harrington where
they resided for about fifteen years. |
Mr.. Johnson then retired from farm |
ing and purchased his present home
OH Dorman street. They have two |
sons, Herman Johnson, a funeral |
director, assistant to William Gl
Powders at Milford, and Samuel |
Johnson, a railroad man residing in
Harrington.
Junior Order Help Celebrate.
Old Canterbury NJ. f. Church was
the happy meeting place Dec. 9th,
of the members and their wives of
Canterbury Council, No. SO, Jr:, o.
U. A. NJ, who had assembled at the
historic little church in that viii
lage to observe the Both anniver-
sary of the organization. The church
was filled to capacity and echoes re-
sounded from the bursts of Oratory
propounded from the pulpit by High
Officials of the organization. Carl
Hughes, local Counselor was chair
man of the program committee, and
for nearly two hours those present
were entertained by numerous band
selections by the FELTON, High School
Band, under the direction of Prof
McFadden. The program opened
about S.o'clock by singing America
and invocation by Rev. H. G. Budd,
pastor of the church. The opening
address was made by Past State
Councillor, Joseph Stewart. Among
the many things that he said was
the statement that Canterbury
Council had grown from a mere
handful, thirty-five years ago, to
strong enrolment of 1876 members
in good standing. Lodge night in
this hustling Kent County commu-
nifty is sacred to its members and
every Tuesday evening the lodge
rooms are open for business. The
took part in the program;
Seletc reading, Mrs. Elijah Stewart;
remarks by William H. Welch, Past
State Councillor, Milton. One act
sketch, "One Hambone for Two" by /
two ladies of color, Mrs. Adams and
Mrs. Stubbs. Address Past State =
Joseph Lank, Milton, and
a few remarks by Fred Pepper, also
of Milton. Humorous reading, Mrs.
Ray Ingram. Address by Past State
A. M. Thomas, of Canter-
bury. State Vice Councillor, Edward
Harriet, of Harrington, arrived
late and declined a part on the pro- ,
gram. The meeting closed with the I
National Anthem after which the re-
rreshment committee entertained +
those present with an abundance of
Ice cream and only that homemade :
layer cake such as the ladies OF
Kent County are noted for making.
Mrs. Redden Dead.
Following several weeks of ill
ness, death occurred on Tuesday
morning to Mrs. Sadie Redden, aged
"A years, wife of Edwin Redden, for
ner Postmaster and business man
1t Harrington. Mrs. Redden was l
he daughter of Andrew ]. Lord.
Funeral services were held from her
ate residence in Pennington, Fri
lay, December Sth, in charge of
Rev. Robert Hodson, pastor of the
Milton NJ. E. Church. She is sur
lived by a husband, Edwin Redden,
md two daughters, Miss Marian S
2edden residing at home and Mrs.
Mildred Gray, living on farm near
lnterment in Holly
wood Cemetery near Harrington.
I. J. HarringtOn'S Funerad.
Funeral services of N. J. Harring-
on, a life long resident of Kent
,ounty, took place from Prospect
,hureh, Saturday, December 9th, i'll
harge of Rev. Louis Randall, for 1,
ler pastor, now located at Milford,
ssisted by Rev. r. w. Sapp, pastor
f the Harrington NJ. p. Church. The :,
eceased was a hardware merchant
4 Harrington for several years, but