Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
LEWES

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! better at this writing.
Mrs. William Leishman is. con-
fined to the Beebe Hospital due to
illness.
Fred c. Burton is spending a few
days in Wilmington with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. Irving Walls.
Don't forget that the flremen are
arranging for an Easter dance to
be held in Lewes. Further announce
ments will be made from time to
time In later issues of our news.
George f. Chambers has purchased
a new Chavrolet car through the
Moore Chevrolet Sales Agency in
Lewes.
James Prettyman. student lat the
University of Delaware, spent the
weekend here with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Prettyman, Sr.
| Alva Prettyman and son, Billie,
are improving at this writing.
N. B. Register is fast improving
at his home on State street. His
many friends wish for his speedy
recovery.
The Y p. B. met at the home of
4 Miss Estella Beebe OH Thursday
evening, March 18th.
! Carl b. Baylis has assumed his
/ office as member of the Sussex
County Board of Assessors.
The pastor of the GroOme Memo
rial M. p. Church, Lewes, Rev. VIM.
d. Wilson, called a congregational
meeting of the church and offered
his resignation to take effect June
! Te.N Al, H.. Ia.
year as minister there.
William r. Atkins, who has been
spending several weeks in Florida.
has returned to his home in Lewes.
Application has been made to the
Lewes commissioners for a gas
franchise. II is doubtful if the
franchise will be granted as it would
run counter to the municipality own
ed light plant.
Miss Emily Covcrdale. of Will
mington, spent the weekend here
wieh her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
COverdale.
Margaret Massey. of Georgetown,
spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Massey.
Little Christine Wilson is confined
to her home because of severe cold.
Jimmie Mclean is confined to his
home on Second street with scarlet
fever.
At committee meeting for the
revision of the proposed new con-
stitutiOn of the Sussex County Stu
dent Government League, at the
school last week, several delegates
from the Milton. RehobOth and Lew
es schools were appointed to formu-
late plans. Fillmore Clifton, presi-
dent of the Lewes Studen Council.
and Frances Marshall will act for
the local school. The committee
made alterations and additions to
the constitution that was drawn up
at the league meeting in Lewes, on
February 20.
The revised constitution will be
voted on at the meeting to be held
in Laurel on March 2Sth.
The Lewes Sewing Unit of the
Emergency Relief Commission,
completed IS dresses for children
and women at the unit headquarters
in the postofiice building this week.
A. w. Lynch, supervisor. has re-
ported that As women are now on
tile list awaiting their turns of
hour shifts, and that the workers |
have become so proficient that
greater speed has been attained this
week than in previous weeks. Sew
ing instructions are being given by |
Mrs. Lynch to those desiring such |
service. with a view to obtaining |
work in plain sewing around the |
town when the emergency work has
been discontinued. Much handwOrk |
is being employed to give the gar
ments the finish of expert seam
stresses.
Emery Brittingham is confined to |
his home on Pilot Town Road due to
illness. His condition at this writ
ing is serious.
William Rodney Robinson. 5S years
old, well known builder and con-
tractor, died at his home near the |
Pennsylvania Railroad station. on
Tuesday, March Nth. from a heart
attack following an illness of sew
eral weeks. lie is survived by his
wife and three SONS, Rodney, Jr"
Calvin and Frank; also one sister
Mrs. Fred Payntcr, of Lcwes. Flu
neral services were held at his late
home Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
with Rev. Ralph Jones, pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church. aud
the Rev. william Leishman, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church, ofliciat-
ing. Interment was made in the
cemetery.
The Lewes firemen will sponsor a
party to raise funds for the upkeep
of the company equipment tonight
at the Firemen's Hall, starting at
o'clock. 1t is requested that the
members of the various bridge clubs
be present as there will be tables
reserved for bridge and other card
games. A bingon game will be in
progrcss during the evening for
.hOse who enjoy this popular game.
There will also be iig-saw puzzle
contests for jig-saw fans. Added to
he evenings enjoyment of playing
cards there will be musical selec-
ions, both vocal and instrumental
rhere will aso bedancing. An adj
mission charge of 25 cents will be
made. Don't forget to be present.
and candy will be on
ale during the evening. ii
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C.. Wolfe and
spent the weekend in
visiting relatives and
riends.
Luther Il. Vessels. Jr., of Whining s
on. spent the Weekend here with /
lis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther X.
II l.