Milford chronicle., 1936-01-10
MILTON

from the Alexis l. DUPONT School
and the University Of Delaware in
the class Of 1929. He later GRADUATE
ed from Hobart College. Geneva,
N. Y. He was ordained IN st. An
drew's Episcopal Church, Whining
ton, in June 1895. Sixteen months
after his ordination he went 70 China
las a missionary and taught In the
department Of science in st. Johns
School on the outskirts Of Kiukiang.
Upon his return four years ago, he
assumed the rectorship Of the Milton
Church. Rev Wood has many
friends in Milton who, while miss
ing his presence, wish for him sue
cess in his new field Of labor.
Mrs. Annie e. Mears, wife Of Mr..
William II. Mears, Sr., died suddenly
at her home here on Friday. She
was an invalid for the pastfew years.
Mrs. Mears settled In Milton with
her husband and family about forty
years ago, having come here from
Camden, N. ]. Besides her husband
she is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Mamie Fowler and Mrs. Ger
trude Atherhope, Of Chester, Pa,
and one son. Edward Mears, Of Cen
treville, Nd; eight grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Fu-
neral services were held at her late
home on Monday afternoon, the ReVs.
Joseph c. Wood and Howard Davis
officiating, and interment made in
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
The Fisher Bible Glass met at the
home OF their president, Miss Sara
Atkins, on Tuesday evening, Janu-
ary 7th. Plans were made for the
1886 program. After the business
meeting, the ladies' enjoyed a social
hour The annual banquet Of the
class was held on Thursday evening, |
January 7th. The usual dinner |
speeches by several Of the gentle
men guests followed the very delec-
table feast, which was very credit |
ably managed by the Cocial Commit
tee of the class. The program was |
concluded with a very interesting |
Christmas play entitled THE Christ |
Child" by the ladies' of the class who /
was very ably assisted by Miss Mag |
gle Wilson Of Georgetown. The dec
oratiOns by Miss Sarah Atkins were
beautiful, all in keeping with the
Christmas time
Miss Helen Massey has accepted
a position as nurse at the Welfare
Home at Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Maull, Of
Sharon Hill, Pa, spent the weekend
in Milton.
Mrs Abel Pettyjohn quietly cele-
brated her Gath birthday at her home
on Union street on January 1st
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Brittingham
entertained at a turkey dinner on
Friday Mr.. and Mrs. p. j. Mumford
and daughters, Anna and Grace, of
Careys Mrs. Bertha West, of Catas-
qua, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. John Como
way and children, Of Millsboro: Mr..
and Mrs. Granville MumfOrd and son
Granvil, Jr., OF LAUREL
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jensen, Of near
town, entertained at dinner on Sun
day Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph DerricksOn
and Clifford Jensen of Chester, Mr..
and Mrs. Webster Jefferson and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen Of Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Z. Wilson Of
New Market, entertained at dinner
on Wednesday Mr.. Benjamin Jones
and Captain and Mrs. David Dutton
and son David, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Welch and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Mustard OF
Camden, N. j., visited relatives here
during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Campbell and
son visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. w.
NAPLES at Newark, Del, this week.
Mr.. Arthur COnWell and Mr.. Char
les A. BurrOus, Of Philadelphia, were
guests Of Milton relatives and friends
,Ver the weekend.
Rev and Mrs. Charles A. Behring- {
II, of Linden, N. j., were recent
suests of Mr. and Mrs. George B.
Atkins.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Lynch spent the
weekend with relatives in Dover.
Billie wilkins has returned from a
'isit with relatives in Wilmington
nd Philadelphia.
Mrs. Annie Argo is quite III at the
lome of her son, Edward ArgO. $
While visiting relatives in Dover I
irs. Clara Starlkey Of Milton, fell !
nd broke an arm. Her condition is /
avorable to an early recovery. 7
David DuttOn. Jr., has returned
ONE after spending a week with his 3
ncle, Minos Wilson, at Cokesbury. s
Miss Elsie Lank, nurse at the I
Welfare Home at Smyrna, has been
isiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I
G. Lank. o
Mr.. and Mrs. j, Harry Lynch and 2
aughter Sara Ann, Of Milford, were +
uests Of Milton friends on Sunday c
fternOon. &
The Ladies' Aid Of Reynolds Il
hureh will meet at the home Of Mr.. n
nd Mrs. Irving Jefferson, Thursday
rening, Jan. 18th. The annual 9
ection Of officers will be held, and z
FeryOne that is interested in this a
d and church is asked to be pres p
1t and all members are urged to be r
this meeting. Ice cream and iT
cake will be on sale. "
The Zion M. e. Church EpwOrth u
eague will elect their officers Sum te
~ evening. January 18th. te
Hannah p. Diekerson, widow of y
avid Dickerson, died December 9th, -
35. aged "a years. Funeralservices p
ere held at the Wilson Funeral "
lrlors. Interment at Reynolds NJ. .
Churchyard Rev. Simpson Of s.
hated. She is survived by one sis do
r. Mrs. William Clemmons Of Mil "
Mrs. Maggie NAPLES Watson. 50
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