Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21
FREDERICA

of Mrs. Luxia Johnson, widow of IN
late LeIIuel johnson. Mrs. johnson
had conducted a hotel business a
Bowers for many years. She was ;
splendid business woman as we'll Al
a gracious hostess and will long b,
remembercd by a wide circle O
friends. who were patrons of the he
tel. She was such a beautiful char
acter, and loved by everyone. Sh,
was the kindest and most generui.
of women arc her life In the CON.
munity where she lived is we'll wor.
thy of emulation.
She was lover of beautiful things
and found great pleasure in growinc
flowers. Her garden was always fil.-
ed with lovely blooms that were
tenderly cared for, and her home
was never without them.
A wealth Of beautiful floral en-
blems at the funeral were tokens of
affection and esteem from relatives
and friends.
Her present pastor, Rev. Robert
Green. and her former pastor, Rev.
Taxes, offlciated at the services. Rev.
and Mrs. Green sang I'm the Car
den." The hymn was typical of her
hope and faith that sustained her
these many years.
She is survived by her daughters,
Mrs. May Short and Mrs. Estella
Wilcutts of Bowers and Mrs. Lula
Darby of this town. Interment was
made in the family lot at Barratt's
cemetery.
One of the most delightful social
events of the season was the ban
quet given by the Rebekah Assembly
of which Mrs. Tabitha Bostic is pres
ident. last Saturday evening.
The banquet was served by Mrs.
Emma H. Cats, the caterer, in the
Community Building.
The tables were centered with
pink candles and asparagus ferns.
Large baskets of pink and white
flowers were in the foreground on
the stage. Pink and green crepe pa
per, window and stage decorations |
were attractively arranged by the |
Sharpless Ice Cream Company.
A fine program for the dinner hour
followed. 1t consisted of the follow
ing:
Singing. America" Mrs. l.. l..
Carlisle, pianist.
Divine blessing, Mrs. Gwenolyn
Megill.
Welcome, Alice Louise Bostic.
Vocal solo, Sweet Mystery of
Life" Mrs. Joseph Gerow.
Solo, Benny Moore.
Trumpet solo, Ernest Keith.
Solo, Mr.. Mezick.
Tap dancing, Alice Louise Bostic.
Tap dancing, Dolores Knowles.
Mrs. BOstic presided and the dig
nitaries of the order were called on
to stand. The past president stood in
the receiving line at the door and
later occupied seats in the center of
the hall. They were attractively
gowned in lace dresses and present.
ed fine appearance. Following the
banquet Porter's Dance Orchestra of
played the popular
dance, music and dancing was en-
joysd until midnight.
This was the first affair of the
kind to be held in the new building.
II was found to be an ideal place
Tor dancing and accommodations for
4 large crowd.
Mrs. Mary Bethards is having her
residence painted white which is a
great improvement.
Mrs. Marion E. Keyes, Miss Jane
fray and Miss Edith Jarrel, accom-
,anied their pupils to the Philadel-
,hia Zoo on Saturday. They report
wonderful time.
Mrs. Ray Gordon and little son
Richard who have been visiting Mr..
nd Mrs. D. F. Burton have return
d to Oxford, N. Y. y
Mrs. J. B. Hendricks entertained m
/ two tables of pirate bridge in
to Mrs. Ray Gordon last
Ieek. The guests were Mrs. ]. b.
Mrs. J. E. Mcbride,
Irs. Joseph Gerow, Mrs. G. r. Mill
r, Mrs. w. +. Niede. Mrs. V. C. War Il
en- and Mrs. j. r. Rogers.
Several students here of the SEN
,r class of the FELTON, High School Z
ccompanied the class to Ph.Iadel- E
hia last Saturday. They visited the /"
rankin Institute, the PlanetariiIm
nd other points of interest.
Mrs. Marion E. Keyes, the seventh
rade teacher, gave a talk over the
ldio in Wilmington last Monday
yer Station WDEL at $3.50 p. m.
he program was sponsored by the
ed Cross of which Mrs. Keyes is
lairman of the Pennington Branch.
Don't forget the music festival at
e public school tonight, May 21 by
| eight grades. The music and art
e integrated with the other sub
cts. Admission 10 cents for adults.
'ogram begins promptly at 1880
clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 0yerdeer of
ilmington were weekend guests Of
rs. Laura Carrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Denney and
ildren of Marcus Hook spent the
,ek-end with Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
pp.
Mrs. Gordon Counselman, Bank
m Holcomb and Mrs. j. b. Hen
cks were New Castle visitors on
New Castle Day.
H. A. Menser and teach
!, Miss Edith NJ. farrell and Mrs.
ME b. Harrington of the Freder-
School, Mrs. william FARRELL and
IS May farrell attended the music
tival at the Magnolia school,
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