Milford chronicle., 1935-09-27
HARRINGTON

One Of the Oldest citizens OF Har-
ringion passed away about O'Clock
. last Thursday afternoon after being
a semi-invalid for quite some time
due to her advanced age. Mrs. Amel-
ia A. Clymer. widow Of the late John
Clymer, died at her home on the
corner Of Fleming and Mechanic
streets. Mrs. Clymer was the daugh-
ter Of Minos and. Amelia Salmons
and was born on a farm few miles
west Of this city. Her husband was
a blacksmith and later entered the
fertilizer and lumber business in
this town. Mrs. Clymer was a life
long member Of the M. E. Church
and at the anniversary service held
In October last year, she was hOnored
by being the Oldest living member
and was presented with large
bouquet Of flowers, she did not at
tend. the anniversary service on ae-
count Of failing health Funeral SER
vices will take place from her late
residence Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, in charge of Rev. J. e. Par
ker pastor of the NJ. E. Church. The
deceased is survived by one devoted
son, Dr. Howard Clymer, a prOmi-
nent dentist with offices in Philadel-
phia. Though enjoying quite a large
practice, he never seemed to be too
busy to visit home and mother every
two weeks, and many times in-be-
tween to Hook after the comforts Of
his aged mother. A niece, Mrs. Tina
Mowbray, and a nephew, Ira w. Roe, |
both residing here, are all that re-
mains of what was once large fam |
lily circle. Interment will be made |
IN Hollywood Cemetery. ss
The "G's" Girls Club Of the Wom-
ems Benefit Association enjoyed the |
weekend az Rehoboth. The follow
ing were included in the party: Lii
lian Hatfield, Ethel Lamplugh, Naomi
West, Alberta West, Pauline Barlow,
Clara Swain and Ethel Morris.
Post Department Commander Earl
Sylvester is attending the National
Convention Of the American Legion
at St. Louis.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ.
p. Church are making big prepara-
tions to serve two or three hundred
people at their annual chicken salad
and fried oyster supper next Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Ida Spears of Oak Orchard,
was selected for the winner Of the
Jack Pot prize at Reese Theatre on
Thursday evening. She was visiting
her sister, Mrs. Clarence Tharp near
town and did. not attend the show.
The prize was carried over until next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Shockley
spent the weekend with friends in
Henry Fleming of New Castle, was
! guest of former friends here over {
he weekend.
Mrs. Virginia FARRELL of Whining :
on, has been a recent guest of her ,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shil-
.utts. /
Mrs. Charles Hopkins has been {
pending the past week with her sis {
er, Mrs. W. A. Townsend at Cam I
len, N. J. I
Mr.. and. Mrs. George o. Tucker Of :
have been spending the {
last week with the latter's father,
samuel Kemp. ;
Mrs. Fora Collins of Camden, Del, i
las been a recent guest of Mr.. and
frs. John Pitliok -''---s-=---- !,
Messrs. Harry Shaw and Martin y
ihaw of Chicago, ILL.,, are spending >,
art Of this week with local rela- =,
ives. = =
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard VanSant of =
Park, spent the weekend a.
18th the latter's mother, Mrs. D. B. a,
harp. q,
Mrs. Mary Ward of Trenton, m. j., y y
as been visiting her son, James L. ~ ~
-, =,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Paris have =, ~
cen entertaining the formers sis ~
t, Mrs. Rosa G. Collision of Colling- =,
ale, Pa. a. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Korbei of ~
ewYor k. are visiting the formers ~
other and sister, Mrs. John Korbel 3,
ear town, ~
The Harrington Firemen are very -
uch elated over the fact that they ~
ere awarded a prize at the State ~
invention last week. They are now n.
aking extensive preparations to at 81
nd the dremen's parade at Milford nj
,Kt Thursday evening. They ex- ;Ii
'et to be accompanied by the High ii,
ihOol Band and at least twenty-five II,
emen. NJ