Milford chronicle., 1936-09-11


Miss Knox, daughter of Mr.. Ray
Knox. formerly of Lewes, Del, has
completed a successful appearance
during the past summer months as
a vocalist of note with the we'll
known Polk Howard Orchestra at
the Pier Ballroom, Ocean City. Nd,
and will leave shortly with the or
chestra on a tour of the Northern
Circuit this winter. Miss Knox made
her debut in July and her golden
voice brought her success overnight
as a singer of merit.
The Lewes Public School opened
/ for the fall term on Wednesday NOR
ming with an enrolment of approxi-
mately 600. There are three new
members of the faculty. They are
John Lyman, who will succeed Geo.
Nickle as head of the commercial
department, and Miss Margaret
Ringler and Miss Marian Ableman.
members of the high school faculty.
The following teachers have return
ed, it was announced by DR.. James
Beebe, president of the school board
Professor Richard A. Shields, SUI
perintendent of the Lewes Special |
School District; James P. Marvel, |
principal and high school mathemat- |
ic; Mrs. Weston Ellis, Mrs. John
Houston, Miss Murtis Holt, Miss
Marian Burton and Miss Louise Ian
denberger, elementary Mrs. Glen
wood Harrington, fourth grade; Miss
Mildred Bennett. fifth grade; Miss
Eta Futcher, sixth grade; Miss An
ma E. Beebe, high school English;
Irwin c. Kepner. physical education;
John c. Branner. agriculture; Mrs
Evelyn Knapp, art; William c. Nor
ris, social studies; Miss Artie Lee
Dye, home economies; Miss Rather
inc Smith, Latin and social studies;
Miss Sara NJ. Frick, high school Eng
lish and French; James A. Moore,
manual arts; Edward Watson, mu-
sic; Miss Helen Ryland, librarian;
Miss Geneva Peter, secretary.
Miss Thelma Chambers entertain
ed over the weekend, Miss Doris
SUmwalt and friend of Philadelphia,
and Robert Sumwalt of Baltimore.
Fillmore Clifton, of West Chester
College, spent the weekend at his
home on Mulberry street.
The Ladies' Aid met at the home
# Mrs. Ida MOrriX, on Fourth street,
m Tuesday evening, September 8.
Joseph Miller of New York spent
he weekend with his family on
street. Mrs. Rae McCand-
Ish and Richard c. Smith of Red
Iank, N. j., also spent the weekend
18th Mrs. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Haverbeck of
who have been spend
lg some time with her parents, Mr.
nd Mrs. James Prettyman at their
on Mulberry street, have
,turned to their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Janney
nd daughter spent the weekend
sitting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Massey at their home on Mulberry
rect.
Miss Pauline Graves, George Carey
I'd Lieutenant and Mrs. Justus B.
aylor motored to Ocean City. Md,
Sunday.
Disston J. Massey of the Leipsic
mp, spent the weekend with his
u Enlb Uh oNAC[Ns
The st. Peters Protestant Episco-
/ Church has been closed indei-
tely because of lack of funds for
expenses. At a special
seting Of the vestry, it was decided
close the church until arrange
,nts could be made for the upkeep
the property and the rector's sal
=.
rhe Rev. William Wyllie, Jr.. for
II rector, will leave TO accept
arge in Maryland or Virginia the
It Of October. A minister nay be
.ured for special services until
.isfactory financial arrangements
q be made, It was announced by
plain Harry v. Lyons, a member
the vestry.
Alden Chambers. formerly Of
YES, died suddenly Monday. Sep
lber 4, IN washington, D. C. Bur-
was made Wednesday at Hamp-
Va