Milford chronicle., 1933-05-05
SELBYVILLE

| Weatner OF tne previous week, the
bi-monthly meeting of the Selbyville
Community Club was held on Thurs
day afternoon of last week with the
president, Mrs. W. M. Long, in the
chair, and at which time Mrs. Nor
man c. Davis, chairman of Music
presented an excellent program OF
entertainment. the theme of her pro-
gram being centered around the life
of Stephen Collins Foster, who was
one of Americas most famous song
and ballad writer's. Mrs. Outright,
of Berlin, Md, guest for the after
noon, recited Mandy an Ole Miss. "
while Miss Elizabeth Murray came
over from school and recited when
Malindy Sings, by Paul Laurence
Dunbar, after which M"assah in the
Cold, Cold Ground" was performed
on the piano by Master Leland Dunn
of Bishopville; John R. Davis, the
son and only child of Mrs. Davis,
performed several numbers with
both guitar and banjo. after which
his mother told the story of the life
of Foster and also rendered Beau
tiful Dreams. one of his last songs.
The Club Chorus also sang several
of his most popular songs with Mrs.
Hester Dunn at the piona. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Uriah
Long and Mrs. r. B. Morris, hostess
for the day.
Prof and Mrs. T. w. Howie chap
eroned the Senior Glass of Selby-
VILE High School on four day sight
seeing trip, leaving town by Red Star
Bus, Wednesday morning. returning
on Saturday afternoon. They stop
ned at the Hotel Plaza, in Washing
ton and among the many interest
ing places they visited were the
home of George Washington at Mt.
Vernon and Luray Caverns, Va. Ar
lington Cemetery, Smithsonian In
stitute, Congressional Library, Wash
ington Cathedral. both the Capitol
Building and the White House and
saw Mrs. Roosevelt and through the
courtesy of Senator John G. Town
send, visited both the House of
Representatives and the Senate and
many other points of interest too
numerous to mention.
The stork visited our town early
last Sunday morning and left tne
baby boy at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Abe Daisey. Mother and son
are both doing nicely.
Mrs. F. X. Evans returned to her
school wirk at Lewes on Monday
after spending the night with her
little grand son.
Rev. and Mrs. Howard W. Davis,
If Peryville, Md, circled among old
friends in town on Monday and spent
he night with Mr.. and Mrs. Mack
Long at Sleepy Hollow.
Burke Stevens, of Philadelphia,
mas been spending few days with
MS mother, Mrs. Mary Stevens and
also his brother and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilgus had
IS their guests on Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. William F. Wilgus, of Laurel.
Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Law, Sr.,
If Upper Darby, Pa, and William
law, of Philadelphia, spent a couple
If nights last week at the home OF
Japt. and Mrs. John S. Law and
7isited other relatives in town.
Thomas, small son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie Long, of near town, is
IL and under a physicians care.
Mrs. Sadie E. Gray who has re-
Gently returned from Philadelphia,
has been spending a few days at the
home of Mrs. Asher Parsons and
Miss Clara A. Holloway.
Miss Electa Long and little Miss
Jeanette Rayne spent Thursday OF
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. c. I.
Long in Shovel, Md.
F. W. Holloway made business
.rip to Baltimore recently.
D. ]. Long, of Philadelphia, VINO
mas been spending a few days with
his brother and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
[. C. Long and other relatives IN
.own is now at his summer home
for awhile.
Mrs. Roland Scott entertained a
number of friends at her home on
Church St., last Thursday evening,
Mrs. Holmes Judson and daughter
Emily. of Philadelphia, were guests
If Mr. and Mrs. Harold Magee and
Shirley. on Tuesday. Mrs.
Judson was formerly Miss Jessie
Hudson of this town.
Miss Cecile Hamblin who has been
confined to her home during the
,ast six weeks, is slowly improving
ind was able to take a short ride on
Sunday.
While on their way to Georgetown
N Sunday morning, Messrs. A. -
yiIgus and Kendall Coffin met with
IN accident on the Boulevard about
me mile out of town. Mr.. Wilgus
ooked at his watch and remarked
hat the time was incorrect and Mr..
Joffin who was operating the car.
removed his watch
rom his pocket and as the two were
comparing the time lost control OF
he car and ran against an abut-
nent which resulted in Mr.. Wilgus
ustaining a broken collar bone and
Ir. Coffin escaped with few cuts
nd bruises. A wreck machine
vent out and towed the car in town:
While the occupants came in with
ome friends and received treat
nent for their INJURIES. In the al
ernoou Mr.. and Mrs. Wilgus has as
heir guests Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Iolson and son. of Georgetown and