Milford chronicle., 1936-05-01
SELBYYILE
Church News


Society was entertained al the hom,
Of the secretary, Miss Clara A. Hol
loway and her sister, Mrs. Asher Par
sons on Tuesday night Of last week
but for various reasons the annua
election Of officers that was due al
that meeting. was postponed until q
later date. Mrs. Thawley was new
member and Mrs. Vena MumfOrd a
visitor, and a good social time was
had with the hostess by whom lovely
homemade candy and apples were
served.
Rev. Thawley preached on Sunday
morning from LIST Corinthians 1-22-
23-FOr the Jews require a sign, and
the Greeks seek after wisdom. But
we preach Christ crucified, unto the
Jews a stumbling block and unto the
Greeks foolishness. the emphasis be-
ing placedoon we pheach Christ
crucifled.'
Appreciation Night
The SelbyvilIe Rotary Club gave
an appreciation dinner" and pro-
gram of entertainment in the club
room last Friday night in honor OF
their wives and the ladies OF the
Community Club and Ladies Aid So
ciety who have served dinner alter
nately each week to the ROtarians
since their return from Bethany
Beach last fall. Covers were laid
for 100. with a few vacancies. S5 hav-
ing been served. The idea of an zap
probation night" originated with DR..
W. z. Hastings during his term of
in 1928, the idea hav-
ing been carried out by each sue
ceeding president, this is the fourth
one having been carried out by Clay
ton A. Bunting. the presiding officer
at present. but whose term of office
expires in the very near future. The
arrangements and cook
ing was done by the men them
selves. The president of the club,
who is also president of Bunting's
was responsible for the
floral decorations and also donated
The lovely azalias and evergreens
given out as draw prizes. The musi-
eal part OF the program was render
I'd by the Hurdle family of Berlin,
Nd, and followed with a request
number Spring Time In The Rock
es," by Messrs. Greenberg and Bunt-
ng. the latter having been voted as
he best singer" Two numbers of
ap dances were done by Marilyn
ireenberg who with her younger /
lister Barbara played an important
Dart in the draw contest. In re-
pOnse to a request by the president, !
II joined in singing Good Night |
4adies." eld by Mrs. Delphina Davis |
nd the ladies from the two organ !
zatiOns are now expressing thanks |
nd appreciation to the members of |
he Rotary Club for the lovely din
Ter and entertainment.
heath Of Former Resident
Mrs. Sarah M. Holloway. nearing
er 77th year of age and formerly of
his community. quietly passed away
I the home of her son. Mr. Arley
holloway in Wilmington. Monday
light. April goth. after an illness Of
bout two hours. death having re-
ulted from an attack of acute indi-
estiOn. The body was brought to
he Watson Whaley Funeral Home
! this town and afteFward taken to
he home of another son, Mr.. carney
near Salisbury. Nd, and
ne funeral services were held at
benezer. her home church on Sell
willie charge. Thursday afternoon.
ith Rev. r. T. Thawley of this town
nd the Rev. M. W. Marine. her pas
IT of Harrison Street M. E. Church,
and a former pastor
ere officiating. InteTment was made
Red Mems Cemetery by the side
her husband, the late Levin w.
who died few years ago.
RS. Holloway was a faithful and
yal church worker during her re-
dency here. and was much loved
+ all with whom she came in con-
ct. In addition to the two sons.
ere are six grandchildren, Clifford
of near Salisbury, Jack
ollOway of the American Flag Ship
mama. Mrs. Fred ROser, Franklin,
slphia and Claude Holloway. and
lie great-grandchild Barbara Roser
Wilmington. There are also two
,ters and two brothers. Mrs. Emma
ne Hudson and Miss Mary Hud-
n of Selbyville: Wilson and Thorn
Hudson of Millville and Ocean
ew.
WIS Items
Mrs. Mary e. DerricksOn who has
en- spending several weeks with
r daughter. Mrs. Matte Shockley,
MillsbOro. was able to ride down
Selbyville on Thursday of last
ek, and spent a few hours at her :
me on North Main street.
Mrs. l. L. Long entertained Mrs.
sic Murray and Mrs. Katie Stevens. :
a chicken pot-pie dinner on Mon =
Y of this week. and the dump
gs" were very much enjoyed :
Iecially by Mrs. Stevens.
Mrs. Elsena Holloway has return :
after spending the past week with =
: son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and =
s. Stratten Burbage in Ocean =
w.
hrs. Elma Derrickson who is In =
y poor health has gone to spend 3
ne time with her sister in PhiIa- =
phia.
fiss Rata Long and friend Of Bea- =
n College. Wilmington, were =
ssts of the formers parents. Mr.. e
! Mrs. Waiter Long over the week =
|.
fr. and Mrs. Harold Magee and =
lghter Shirley have returned to =
n home in Philadelphia after a
! days visit with his and her par =
s. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Magee and .
and Mrs. w. o. McCabe. =
lr. and Mrs. Robert Hudson en- =
iained to dinner on Sunday, their e