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Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
HOME DEMONSTRATION
ACHIEVEMENT DAY

The Sussex County Home Demon
stration Achievement Day will be
held on Thursday, November % in
the Jones Memorial Community Hall
at Georgetown.
The meeting will open promptly at
10:30 a. m. with devotional exer-
cises in charge of Rev. Omar Jones
of Georgetown.
The morning session will largely
be devoted to the reports made by
the several Home Demonstration
Clubs of the county on the achieve
ment of their organization for the
year 1888. Also a brief summary re-
port of the accomplishments of the
county as a whole, given by the
county home demonstration agent.
Due to the nature of the afternoon
program, only one half hour will be
given to lunch, from II to 1890 p.
m. Every one should bring lunch
with them.
The afternoon program beginning
at 1890 will consist of two demon
strations; one on clothing entitled
1.-THE All Purpose Dress" given by
Mrs. Helen Mckinley, State Home
Demonstration Leader, Newark, and
one on Christmas Ideas and Sug-
gestions," given by Miss Pearl Mac
Donald, State Nutritionist. Following
these two demonstrations, a social
and recreation hour will be a new
and added feature of the program
this year, which will be entirely in
charge of the Sussex County Advis-
ory Council to Home Demonstration
Work.
All members of Home Demonstra-
tion Clubs are urged to attend this
meeting and bring husbands and
friends. All other interested folks,
both men and women, are cordially
invited to attend the days program
and enjoy the fun with us.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
MEN AND MISSIONS SUNDAY

The Laymen's Missionary Move
ment was launched November IS,
1906, and the observance of Men
and Missions Sunday was introduc-
ed on the twenty-fifth anniversary
of that day. The third annual OBJ
servance of Men and Mission Sun
day will occur on November 49,,
when the minds of church men ev-
erywhere will be focused upon their
missionary obligations. The lay
mems missionary movement seeks
by this observance and its other ac-
tivities to enlist the interest of men
in the missionary work of the
churches to which they belong.
There is special significance for
men of today in the present world
situation. Never has the Christian
message meant so much to the
world as it does today. The Jeru-
salem Conference and the educa-
tional and missionary visitations to
lands near and far, are but few of
the evidences that our world is be-
coming one great neighborhood. Po-
litical science is being favored with
fraternal sympathies, and barriers
that for centuries were erected as
safeguards for national securities
are giving way before councils and
conferences of good will.
Christian men should not be slow
at this hour to interpret the full
meaning of the international move
ments looking toward disarmament,
the abolishment of unemployment,
the reduction of the worlds war ex-
penses, the stifling of racial hat
reds, and all those other evils that
have hindered the program of the
Prince of Peace. What may we not
expect tomorrow if we but heed both
the warnings that are about us, and
the opportunities that are inherent
in these solemn but prophetic hours
when men of good will are taking
their seats at the round table of the
nationsl A larger achievement for
Christian missions is indissolubly
bound up with these momentous un-
dertakings and their profound mean
ing should not escape us. Let us go
forward in the name of the Christ
and by His power.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

The regular monthly meeting of
the American Legion Auxiliary was
held at the home of Mrs. August
Faix, on Kings Highway, on Mon
day evening. November 10. Twenty
two members were present. Mrs.
Harry Pettyjohn, the president, pre-
sided. Among other things discussed
at the business meeting was the pos
sibility of a dental clinic. Mrs. w.
o. Lankford, Americanization chair
man. gave an interesting account of
the first Thanksgiving. An article on
the unknown soldier was also given.
Due to the membership .iriye five
new names have been added to the
roll call Mrs. Faix, who is the past
president of the auxiliary, was pre-
sented with an auxiliary pin. A So
cial time was then enjoyed. Those
who are eligible to be a member OF
the auxiliary are urged to join. They
want everyone who can qualify to
show their loyalty by becoming one
of them. The next meeting will be
held ON Monday, December IL. when
the auxiliary will be the guest of
Mrs. William S. Irwin.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
RED CROSS DRIVE

Mrs. A. Donnell Marshall, who is
the newly-appointed chairman of
the local Red Cross, has made all
plans for the drive which will take
place within the next two weeks.
Funds are more necessary than ever
before since the World War and re-
newals of subscriptions are the
means of this noble work going for
ward. AS in all other years the town
has been divided into small districts,
so that the work will not be bur-
dening on any one. The following
are the persons who will solicit, and
who will appreciate your material
cooperation: Mrs. Wilbert Joseph,
Miss Fannie Holmes, Mrs. Edward
Hurley, Mrs. Clement Nutter, Mrs.
Lee Hirsch, Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard,
Mrs. William Marshall, Jr., Mrs. J..
N. Matthews, Mrs. Harry Ninyard,
Mrs. william Sipple, Miss Ida Dra-
per, Mrs. Robert P. Davis, Mrs. 5. G.
Evans, Mrs. George H. Baynum, Mrs.
G. Marshall Townsend, Mrs. Walter
/. Grier, Mrs. G. T. Reed, Mrs. Ray
Warren, Miss Elizabeth Messiek,
Mrs. Harry Humes, Miss Elizabeth
Carlisle. Miss Anne Deputy, Mis-.
HaswelI Pierce, Mrs. Bayard Whar-
ton, Miss Loretta Whitehead, Miss
Ida Roosa and G. Roland Messick.
For Lincoln, Mrs. Julia Walls and
Mrs. Louis Shew.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
KENT All CLUBS MEET
AT FELTON, TONIGHT
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lC0HffHned from FiTSf Pd1eJ
McCue, director of extension, Uni
versity of Delaware. The Smyrna
Wide Awake Club has an excellent
play that they will give and the pro-
gram will close with the All candle
service in charge of Sara Moore.
Edward Sehabinger of FELTON,,
president of the county chapter of
the Link in the All chain of Della
ware, which is sponsoring this af-
fair, will be POSTMASTER. Ernestine
Davis, of Smyrna, will be song lead
er and Bob Murphy of Milford is the
leader of the orchestra-the Milford
Racketeers that will furnish the mu-
sic. All CLUB interviews will be con-
Quoted by w. B. Simpson, of Cam
den. Soloists for the evening are
Sara Moore, of Dover, Ernestine Da-
Wis of Smyrna and Leonard Sapp of
Magnolia.
The committee in charge of the
program is Charles Paradee, Doro-
thy Craig, Edward Schabinger and
Lyndon Caulk. The committee in
charge of decorating is Dorothy Sip
pie, Margaret Sapp and Leonard
Sapp.
All Club guests from Maryland,
and from New Castle and Sussex
counties are to be in attendance.
The turkey dinner will be served
by the FELTON, Grange members
which insures an excellent menu.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
LAUGHTER PREFERRED"

Laughter Preferred" would be an
excellent substitute for the title of
the sketch, Needle, Thread and
Jabber," which will be presented at
the chapel tonight at 8 o'clock, by
the Ladies Aid Society of the Ave
nue. NJ. E. Church.
Just forget your place of business
and your house cleaning and come
out. There is no charge for admis-
sion. Free-will offering at the door.
In addition to the sketch there will
be a program, plenty of refresh
ments and a surprise!
Do you like pleasant surprises? :?
Then be sure to be on time and
bring your family and friends to
see:
Mrs. Andrew Grimes as Arabella
Atkins; Mrs. Edgar Wood as Lor-
eta Longnecker; DR.. Dalema Drap-
er as Josephine Jandy; Mrs. Chas.
Banning at Tabitha Timson; Mrs.
August Faix as Lena Oslen; Mrs.
Neal wilkins as Fannie Randangle;
Mrs. Postles Hammond as Pansy
Prattle; Mrs. Simpson as Malinda
Marshberry; Mrs. Wilbur Bennett as
Tillie; Mrs. Haswell Pierce as Em-
ma (the maid).
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
TWO BIRTHDAY SURPRISES

Mrs. Ernest Rogers was very
much surprised Thursday afternoon,
November 2, when the ladies of the
neighborhood sewing circle dropped
in on her to celebrate her forty-sec-
ond birthday anniversary. The la
dies brought along their sewing as
usual. They enjoyed the afternoon
very much. The ladies had prepared
chicken salad and ham sandwiches,
candy, cake and lemonade. The
white birthday cake was very pret-
ty with pink decorations and pink
candles. After they all enjoyed the
good things to eat they departed
wishing Mrs. Rogers many more
birthdays. Those present were Mrs.
Arthur Martin, Mrs. Reedy Rogers,
Mrs. Ruth Mariner, Mrs. Willis Mil
Ter, Mrs. Harry Kaiser, Mrs. Lionel
Ingram and Mrs. George Hill.
After supper, Mrs. Rogers went in
to one of her neighbors, thinking
her birthday about over. She was
called home this time to find her
father, w. S. Clifton, her brother and
sisters, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Clifton,
Mrs. Cora Prettyman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Argo and son Earl, Miss
Mary Clifton, were awaiting her to
celebrate her birthday again. They
had very nice time singing hymns
and joking and then ice cream and
cake were brought in and served.
Mrs. Rogers was again wished many
happy birthdays. They then returned
to their homes.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
EX-WIFE SPURNS HIM;
ENDS LIFE AT HER DOOR
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went to the home of Miss Elizabeth
Reedy, a sister of Mrs. Lank, where
the latter and their three-year-old
son have been making their home
since their separation some
months ago. He rang the doorbell,
and his former wifes sister came
to the door. When he asked to see
her sister, she closed and locked the
door and returned to Mrs. Lank and
asked her if she wanted to see him.
Mrs. Lank is said to have gone
to the door, but when her husband
asked her if she would take him
back, she replied that she wouldn't
under any condition. He was said
to have made some other remark
that was not understood after the
door was locked upon him.
A few moments later they heard
the report of the pistol. Afraid to
venture out, they telephoned to the
police. Policeman Jackson hurried to
the house and found Lank on the
porch with a bullet wound in his
head and the pistol lying near his
right hand with one chamber empty.
A physician was summoned and pro-
nounced the man dead.
Mrs. Lank is the daughter of the
late James Reedy, a merchant, and
a granddaughter of the late Frank
Reedy, a former sheriff and for
many years Mayor of Milford. Both
families are very prominent in lower
Delaware.
The couple married about four
years ago and separated after sever
al months. Mrs. Lank obtained a di-
vorce about a year ago in Florida.
Young Lank is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph NJ.
Lank; a brother. William, and sis
ter, Elizabeth. a former teacher in
the Milford schools, and who now
teaches at Milton. He is also sur
vived by his son who is in the GUS
tody of his eX-wife.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
PER RSONALS

Mrs. Elizabeth d. Riggs. spent the
weekend in hiladelphia.
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DR.. w. L. Grier and DR.. CLYDE Nell
son were in New York City two days
this week.
Mrs. Clifford MacMunn, Of Allan
tic City was the recent guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Mulholland.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. Donnell Marshall,
of Wilmington, were the guests of
Mrs. A. D. Marshall over the past
weekend.
DR.. James Armstrong, Mrs. Gates
and Miss Helen Armstrong Of Potts
town, Pa, were guests of DIR. and
Mrs. Walter L. Grier on Sunday.
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Frank R. Grier left on Sunday fer
Toronto, Canada, where he will re-
main for the next four weeks. Mrs.
Grier and daughter Patsy are the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. Walter Grier.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Bethard and
daughter, Mildred, Mrs. Mary Sea-
breas and son Levin, of Hebron, Md,
also Mr.. and Mrs. Linton Truitt and
four children of Elk Mills, Nd, vis-
tied C. R. Bethard and family over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harrison of
Baltimore, MI, were the guests of
Miss Frances NJ. Randall over the
past weekend at the NJ. z. parscn-
age. Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison are
members of DR.. Randall's former
charge in the Brooklyn section of
Baltimore. Mrs. Harrison, who was
secretary of the Cleaners Club of
which Miss Randall was present and
Miss Randall sang side by side IN
the splendid choir of that church.
Miss Randall who accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Harrison home and is Wis
iting relatives at Westminster, Md,
will return to her home this week.
end.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
JOHN BURTON, SUSSEX
FARMER, FOUND DEAD

John Burton, aged 50, son of the
late William Coard Burton, and un-
Gle of former State Senator Clifford
E. Burton, of Angola. was found
dead Thursday afternoon, November
8, by John Warrington in a branch
near Friendship Church, and about
a mile and half from his home. Mr..
Burton had been missing for about
two days, and a search was made for
him.
1t is presumed that he became i'll,
probably from heart trouble, and
laid down along a branch in the
stretch of woods where he was
found and died from complications
produced by exposure.
Mr.. Burton was a member of a
prominent family who for more than
a century had lived in Indian River
district. Many years ago he was one
of the leading farmers of the Indian
River section.
Coroner Pusey of Laurel. investi-
gated. He said no marks were found
on the body and that death was due
to shock and exposure.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
KENT EXTENSION GROUP
TO HOLD BIG MEETING

On Wednesday, November %, the
extension clubs of Kent county will
hold a county wide meeting in the
Presbyterian Church, Dover, (Sun-
day SCHOOL, at 1880 p. m.
In the morning at II o'clock there
will be a brief session for various
club reports. Exhibits brought in
will be displayed and judged.
The afternoon session will start
promptly at 1870. The speakers are
Mrs. Ruth Allen White from the In
terstate Dairy Council of Philadel-
phia who will speak on "The Mar
ket Basket" and Mrs. Helen Nc
Kinley of the University of Della
ware who will give clothing dem
onstration on "The All Purpose
Dress"
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
MILFORD DEFEATS
LAUREL, SCORE Fl TO 7
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of the last quarter, and after such
an exhibition against an evidently
heavier team, Milford should go
through the balance of her schedule
unbeaten. Today the locals will play
Bridgeville on the home gridiron,
and it is the current belief by those
in the know that Bridgeville is due
for a surprise. Coach Elliott has
been putting the squad through
daily secret workout, which involves
a new form of aerial attack. 1t is al
so gratifying to the players to see
the interest which the townspeople
are displaying by the increased at
tendance at the games. Nothing puts
fight in a fellow so much as know
ing he has an audience that is ap-
preciative of his efforts. doc" Wat
son says, when the crowd hollers
for him something has to give. and
we generally notice it is the oppo-
nent's line.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
CLOSE BIDDING FOR
HIGHWAY PROJECTS
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No. 341-James Branch and Mead
owbrook bridges, near Laurel, VIM.
p. Short, Bethany Beach, 10,182.00;
Spear, Jones Co., Dover, $10,305.00;
NJ. ]. McDermott, Georgetown, $1O,-
10000 Glow bid).
No. 42-Laurel-Bridgeville, three
bridges, w. P. Short, Bethany Beach,
12,590.00; Spear, Jones Co., Dover,
S12, 1000; M. j. McDermott, George
town, $11,555.OO Glow bid).
No. 343-Kenton sidewalk, 1850
feet, Spear, Jones Co.. Dover, $2,-
O55.O0; Gooden & Clark, Dover, ST.
$4,000; A. Vantreska & Sons, Will
mington, S1,54O.0O (low bid); Wilson
Contracting Co., Wilmington, $1,650.
No. 344-Harbeson sidewalk, 1850
feet, Taylor & Johnson, Seaford, 49,
10000: Gooden & Clark. Dover. $3.-
395OO; VIM. p. Short, Bethany Beach
$3,1S1.0O; A. Vantreska e Sons, Will
mington, $2,9O5OO Glow bid).
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
Local And State NetUs


Wear warm underclothing and
prevent colds" or illness.
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These days and business condi-
tions afford opportunity to study
both sides of all problems.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet Thursday, No
vember %, at p. m. with Miss Bur-
della Davis.
The greatest enemies of free
speech and free press are those who
abuse both privileges in the sacred
name of liberty.
DR.. Burgette Short will preach
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in
Laws M. E. Church. Mrs, Ralph Ba-
ker will sing. All are welcome.
We know what happened to the
man who lived in the house by the
side of the road. He made it into a
gasoline station and tourist camp.
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If there is one thing which is more
suitable for Christmas present
than another, that thing is the local
paper. Fifty-two times each year
the Milford Chronicle will go into
the home, with all the local news in
over fifty distinct towns and villages,
all for $1.50 per year in advance;
saving writing many pages in the
letters to friends at other points.
Send the order in now, and the pa
per will be sent from now. until
January, 1885 as your present.
11-3-3t
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
New Century Club Notes

On Monday at the Milford New
Century Club, Mrs. A. d. Warner
and Miss Emily P. Bissell, of Will
mington, were guest speakers. 1t
was business and social day as well,
and after a short business session,
Mrs. Warner spoke of the scholar
ships which the Federated Clubs of
Delaware give each year. Miss Bis
sell, who had been appointed vice
president for Delaware for the re-
lief work of which Mrs. Franklin ID.
Roosevelt is the president, gave
some of the plans of the work that
has been done and ways of provid-
ing for the work in the future. She
also gave an account of the new tu-
berculosis hospital at Brandywine
Sanatorium. The Red Cross drive
and Christmas Seals came in for
their share of her talk. The music
for the afternoon was piano solo
by Miss Dorothy Joseph and two vo-
cal solos by Mrs. William Warren.
Tea was served after the meeting
with Mrs. George H. Hall and Mrs.
S. C. Evans presiding at the table.
Next week will be music day. Mrs.
Elizabeth Riggs and Miss Elizabeth
Messick, who are the chairmen of
music, have arranged a program
which will be- given by children of
the schools, conducted by Miss Hell
en- Clark and Prof. Arthur Hudson.
1t will be an open day and many will
want to avail themselves of this Op-
of seeing the work that
is being done in the schools in the
line of music.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
TRIPLE BIRTHDAY DINNER

In the vicinity of TOdd's Chapel
an unusual social affair took place
last Sunday, when three citizens of
that section observed their natal
days at a dinner at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. r. J. Smith. The individ-
uals were Mr.. and Mrs. George See
ley and T. j. Smith. all of near
TOdd's Chapel. The birthday of Mr.
Seeley was November 10th and a
large golden cake was in front of
him on which were small candles
forming SO" Mrs. Seeley's birth
day was on November 11th, 1888, and
she had an "angel" cake with can-
dies forming the numeral 81" Mr..
r. J. Smiths birthday was also on
November 18th. and he had wal
nut" cake on which were candles
forming the figures "55." The din
ner was a feast worthy of the Oc-
casion, and the guests expressed ap-
probation of the honored celebrants,
and the hope that the years to come
may be doubled for each of them.
Just a few friends formed the din
ner party as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
George Seeley. Mr.. and Mrs. T. J.
Smith, Rev. James Langrell of Farm
ington, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Seeley and
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rog-
ers. Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Williamson
of Atlanta, George Smith and Miss
Lola Smith and Joseph Williamson.
The pathway of life is frightened by
affairs of this kind; there should be
more of them everywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
PAGEANT

A pageant entitled "All In Days
Work" will be presented in the Sun
day school room of the First Meth
odist Protestant Church, on Thurs
day evening, November 2Srd, in the
interest of World Service.
This promises to be very inter-
esting as we'll as an instructive en-
tertainment, with the following per-
sons taking part: Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis Watson, Fulton Downing,
Miller wilkins, William Randall,
Paul Davis, Joe Isaacs, Junior Will
kins, and the Misses Frances Ran
dali, Katherine Downing, jeanette
Emory. Ethel Collins, Wilma Will
kins and little Naomi COverdale.
A silver Offering at the door is the
only admission fee, and everyone is
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17

Mrs. Harry Grier and Miss Sara
Grier were Philadelphia visitors on
Monday.
Miss Ruth Kemp, of Kingston, N
H., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
Wis r. Grisr.
Mrs. David Wallace of Ardmore,
Pa, is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
William r. Aldred, this week.
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Roger Taylor, of New York City,
is the guest of his mother. Mrs. Will
liam Taylor and his sister, Mrs. l.
D. Short this week.
Mrs. Ralph Mustard and Mrs. An
ma B. Harrington of Wilmington
were the weekend guests of their
niece, Mrs. J. f. Legar, JT.
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Mr.. and Mrs. G. Roland Messick,
Misses Elizabeth and Sara Messick
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Evans in Millville ON Saturday.
Mrs. Mable Simpson and Mrs.
James II. Kirkpatrick returned
home on Thursday of last week af-
ter visiting the World Century of
Progress in Chicago for a week.
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Berridge, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Swain made a shopping trip to Phil
adelphia last week. and visited Miss
Loretta Be-ri lge who is attending
school there.
Henry Harrington and G. Mar
shall Townsend were among those
who attended the night football
game between Delaware and Penn
sylvania Military College at Allan
tice City on Saturday.
Mrs. A. e. Num- who has been in
West Grove, Pa. for several weeks
with her daughter. Mrs. M. g. Bros
ius, returned to her home here this
week. Mrs. Brosius who has been
seriously ill is slowly improving.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
Two weeks 70 ThanksgIYIng.


Two weeks to Thanksgiving.
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Milk for the baby or family now
costs more; thanks to the U. S. con-
troll.
When all of labor's dreams come
true nobody but the boss will work
and he will get nothing for it.
II prices are to be -raised-then
the buyer must receive more for
their services. Where does the en-
ployer land in this plan?
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On November 25, the Ladies Aux
iliary of the Milford Emergency
Hospital will give a bake; place it
will be held, will be announced later
in the Chronicle. They would appre-
ciate donations without soliciting.
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Miss Margaret Whaley will be the
leader of the Epworth League next
Sunday evening at Z O'Clock. Next
Monday evening the League will
have a business meeting and social
in the chapel. All leaguers are ask
ed to be present.
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Comingl A big bake at Wharton
and Fishers store, South Walnut
street, Saturday. Nov. 25th. This
bake will be given by the Sunshine
Glass of the NJ. p. Church, Division
No. 2. Watch next weeks paper for
particulars. Orders filled by COM
with Mrs. Vernon Ben
son. or Mrs. Davis Watson. Phone
634R4. Good eats of all kinds will
be on sale.
Milford chronicle., 1933-11-17
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
HOLD CONVENTION
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followed by address by the Rev. Earl
Lowry, Wilmington, and an address
by Wilbur Jump, vice president of
the Kent County Sunday School or
ganization. Election of officers and
a short business session concluded
the afternoon session.
The evening session opened with
a song service and devotions, con-
Quoted by the Rev. James F. Lang
rell, pastor of the Pennington
charge, followed by an inspiring ad-
dress by the Kent county president,
Howard r. Moore. Installation of the
new officers; solo by Benjamin
Moore. and an address by the Rev.
Ransom Nichols, pastor of the Fed
eralsburg NJ. E. Church, closed the
convention.