Milford chronicle., 1936-12-18
MILTON


Miss Catherine Gray spent satur-
day with relatives In Philadelphia
William and Arthur Wagamor
were Philadelphia visitors last week
Mrs Ann Llppincott, OF Philadel-
phia, was the guest last week OF heI
father, B. Frank Gray.
DR.. and Mrs. Reynolds and daush.
ter, Of New Castle, spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Blanche John
son.
John d. Wright is quite M at his
home on Mulberry street.
Elmer DickersOn, Master Of the
Milton Grange. was a delegate to the
State Grange on Tuesday and Wed
nesday OF last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. LinwOod Rogers
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Minner, in Harrington.
Louis Little and daughter, Mrs.
Louise Jones, OF Media, Pa, were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Delmar Reed
on Saturday.
Charles Thackery, Jr., q student
AT GOldey's Business College, Will
mingtOn, spent the weekend with his
parents in Milton.
Mrs. Farley and Miss Johnson, Of
MerchantVille, NJ j.. spent a few
days last week with Mrs. Blanche
Johnson.
The second quarterly conference
Of Milton M. p Church was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Granville
Tyndall on Monday evening. Busi-
ness Of importance to the church was
transacted and plans made for fur
ther activities during the winter
Reports Of the various organizations
were made. showing gains in all de-
partments of the work.
A Christmas cantata will be pre-
sented by the young people of Mil
ton M. p Sunday School at the an
nual Christmas entertainment and
treat OF that church on Tuesday eve
ming, December 28th.
Mrs. Lucille HOpsOn, of Philadel-
phia, is spending some time With her
aunt. Mrs. George r. Davidson.
Mrs. Estelle Messick, Of RehOboth,
was the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Smith, In Cave
Neck, for several days last week.
J. Harry Lynch, of Milford, was a
guest at the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter W. Crouch on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Haywood SOckFideF
and son, Raymond of HarbesOn,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mfr.
and Mrs. Raymond Spencer.
Mrs. Nanck Jones has moved from
Prime Hook Neck into the Carey
property on Broad stfeet, where she
will make her future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reed and
Mrs. Mary Walls were Salisbury
visitors on Sunday.
Local evergreen dealers are ship
ping large quantities of Wreaths and
other decorative greens to Western
and Northern cities for the holiday
festivities. Makers of Wreaths are
receiving splendid prices for their
output and local merchants will feel
the benefit in increased sales. The
business center of Milton is recOrat-
ed with laurel, and colored lights.
A large cedar tree has been erected
at the corner Of Front and Federal
streets and is lighted nightly, CIV
ing out Christmas cheer with its
VaricolOred electric bulbs. A treat
of candy and fruit VIII be given the
children of the town and community
on Christmas Eve by the merchants
OF the town, under the auspices Of
the local fire company. This draws
hundreds of people from all parts |
of eastern Sussex and is an event !
that warns the cookies of the hearts |
of both old and young.
Mrs. Annie Argo is i'll at the home |
of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Camp !
bell, on Union street.
A second story is being added to |
the residence of Edward Argo, on
North Union street The story is
being added TO the ell at the rear of
the property. e$t
Muskrat trappers are catching
many rats and receiving higher
prices for the peIts than for several
years. Aside from the cash received
from the pelts they sell the meat to
dealers from the interior towns of
the two lower counties. who call at
the homes of the trappers and pay
spot cash. So far the marshes have
open, no freezing weather
has arrived TO cover their traps with
lEGs AAEIE hAEAA " nE AAAuAG AAA1' /
On. the Broadkill and Prime Hook
this winter than for several
years.
The widening Of the highway from
CoOlspring to Lewes has been COM
Dleted, but work on the widening
from Georgetown to COolspring has
stopped for the winter This portion
ii the road has been completed as
lar as the Shingle Point Filling Sta
ion.
The windows of the hardware
ItOre Of George II. Waples are at
Eacting favorable comment because
II the beauty OF their decorations.
fhe holiday spirit is truly shown in
hese beautiful show windows.
Captain David DuttOn Is improving
n health. being able 20 sit up a p0F-
ion of each day. ~
Mrs. Viola Daly's condition is hut
title improved. heing confined to
Ter bed. r s7e
Mrs. Earl Reed Is showing some
being able 70 converse
gith her family and friends without
,reat difficulty. Mrs Reeds voice
eft her suddenly several weeks ago.
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