Milford chronicle., 1934-09-21
HOUSTON

Hlduc ny the pdSlDTs HeN. j. 1. IRA
ham and the official board OF Hous
ton NJ. E. Church for the initia
! Home Coming services for the
charge. The following program Of
fers both religious and educationa
opportunities:
Sunday, September 23-1O:30 a
M, preaching, DR.. +. Burgette Shori
of Milford; 2:30 p. m. preaching BY
DR.. Frank Herson Of Milford; 7:3C
D. m., preaching by DR.. W. E. Hab-
bart, Dover District Superfntend-
ent, Dover.
Tuesday, September 25-Lecture
Miss Elizabeth Macken, travelling
lecturer for National w. c. T. u, al
1880 p. m.
Wednesday, September 26-Prea-
ching by Rev. J. C. Handy. Laurel,
at 1880 p. m, (pastOr at Houston
1931-1934.
Friday, September 2S-PFeaching
by Rev Robt. E. Green, Greenwood,
1880 D. m. Music under direction OF
Mrs. Ethel Johnson. Mrs. Agnes
Webb and Miss Eleanor Moore.
Sunday, September 30-10:30 a.
M, preacher to be announced; 2:3O
p. M, preaching by Rev. o. H. Con-
/ nelly, Lewes; 1880 p. m, preaching
by Rev. Smith Chism, Baltimore.
( Md.
Sunday school, under the diree-
! tion of Howard Moore, Houston
/ Sunday school superintendent, as
sisted by Messrs. Walter Dill and
I George Tatman of MillwOOd and
Williamsville churches, will be held
each Sunday at $3.50 a. m.
/. Arrangements have been made by
the committees named for entertain
( ment, decoration, music, publicity,
etc. so that these services will
mark a red letter" day in the his
tory of the charge.
Both the pastor and members ex-
tend a hearty welcome to all to at
tend these services.
Joseph Marvel of BeacOm's spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Marvel.
Mrs. Emory Webb and Mrs. Mer-
rill ThistlewOod were Wilmington
visitors on Tuesday.
Mrs. William CoulbOurne and
daughter Frances spent few days
of last week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell and
daughter Annabelle. Of Washington,
d. c., spent Saturday with his sis
ter. Mrs. G. A. Wilson.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the
home of Mrs. Howard ThistlewOOd
on Thursday evening of last week.
The president. Mrs. VIM. Chism.
presided. Sixteen members answer
ed the roll call. After a lengthy
business session, Mrs. VIM. Hend-
ricks and Mrs. Chas. Webb had
charge of the program for the So
cial hour which was much enjoyed
by all present. The hostess served
very delicious refreshments. The
Aid adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Charles KOenaman in October.
Mrs. John Cain, whose condition I
has been slightly improved, suffered
a relapse on Monday and was or
dered back to bed by her physician. !
Frank Sapp is visiting in Phila- {
delphia. /
Mrs. Sallie Johnson, who has been
ill for sometime does not seem to
improve.
Anyone taking flowers from the
church, which has been decorated
for home coming week. is kindly
asked not to remove any containers.
Calvin Holcomb. of GoldsbOrO. N.
C.. is visiting in Houston.
On Thursday night. September 27.
the Ladies Aid Society will have a
covered dish luncheon in the Red
Mems Hall. A very delicious menu
has been planned. Each member
has been asked to invite three
guests. The price of the luncheon is
twenty-five cents.
Mrs. Howard r. Moore. Miss Ele-
amor l.. Moore, Robert II.
Yerkes, Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Wharton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Holcomb
attended the services at Barratt's
Chapel last Sunday. Rev Robert c.
Wells, district superintendent of the
Conference, preached
he sermon. Mr.. Yerkes used TO be
/ member of DR.. Wells church in I
Mrs. Lena Johnson passed away
'arly Monday morning after a long
illness covering a period of ten
ears of suffering. in which her pa
lent and cheerful disposition has
Deen a marvel to those near her.
;he leaves to mourn her loss, be-
ides her husband. the following !
Walter Johnson. of Wyom- :
ng; Mrs. Ruth Smith and Nathaniel :
nd George L. Johnson of Houston.
'uneral services were neld from
er late home on Thursday after
oon. The family has the sympathy =
( the entire community.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Messick and :
aughter Grace of Bethel. Mr.. and
Irs. Oscar McGee of Wilmington, 3
nd Mrs. Anna Ellis. OF Baltimore, :
d., were the guests ON Sunday of !
r. and Mrs. Joseph L. Marvel. Z
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Webb visited
over on Friday. u
Miss Lille Wilson who has been q
sitting her uncle, Capt. Charles 3
itchell and Mrs. Mitchell in Wash q
IgtOn returned to her home on Sat
rday. She was accompanied by her 2
lcle and aunt who were her guests
dinner. y
A birthday surprise party was e
ven at the home OF Mrs. Georgia
,hnson on Saturday night. Septem- n
r s in. honor of her father, VIII y
am Sharp who was S6 years old. q
hose present were Edward Sharp. q
alter Sharp. Mr.. and Mrs. John