Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09
FREDERICK

and Mrs. C. E. Keyes. The room WI
springlike with decorations Of da
fodils. The president. Mrs. s.
Wilson, presided. AS is the custor
it was decided to welcome our r.
turning pastor, Rev. H. B. Kelso wit
a reception in the church ON Thur
day evening. Committees wei
appointed to take charge of sui
able program. Mrs Edith B. Melvil
treasurer of the Aid Society and MIR
John C. Darby treasurer of th
church repair fund each gave Ell
cOuraging reports of the balance
the treasury. Following the busl
ness meeting Mrs. Jester A. Ora
and Mrs. Darby took charge of
very pleasing program. George +
Miller and sister, Mrs. Merrill Davi
of Boonton, N. ]. sang two charming
selections accompanied by Mrs. l.
L. Carlisle ON the piano. Mrs. Char
les Person of New York, sang {
beautiful solo: Mrs. Harry F.. MitteI
gave a humorous reading. A mum
ber OF Old-time favorite songs leo
by Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Davis were
very much enjoyed. During the So
cial hour the hostesses served de
licious refreshments.
The death of Mrs. AlonZo Morris
last Saturday has not only left sad
ness i'm the home but has pervaded
the entire community. She moved
here with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Kirk As years.ago. Thirteen
years ago she was married to AL
in lifa 1hn unff-
ed with the church and was identified
with its numerous activities with
wholehearted sincerity. Her nature
was all sunshine, kindness of spirit
and firm character. II can truly be
said of her, None knew her but TO
love her, none named her but to
Draise." Funeral services were held
in Trinity NJ f. Church on Tuesday
afternoon and were conducted by a
former pastor, Rev. n. G. Benson in
the absence of Rev. III. 3. kelso
Many times has the sweet voice OF
Mrs. Morris been lifted in praise to
her master in the same choir that
sang at the funeral services. The
flowers were lovely A large con-
course of friends attended the SER
vice from near and far. Mrs. Morris
was 81 years of age and is survived
by her husband. Il sister. Mrs. Ell
wood McMichael. her father, Thomas
Kirk, and a niece, Mrs Catherine
Ford of Virginia. lnterment was
made in Barratt's Cemetery
Mrs. G. r. Miller entertained at a
charming bridge luncheon on Thurs
og in Hnfnfat timpnf IN
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Madeline
Davis of BOonton, n. J. Her guests
were Mrs. Della Wilson. Mrs. Emma
Slaughter, Mrs. w. II. Mcqueen, Mrs.
Mabel Wilson. Mrs. Mary Postles.
Mrs. Laura Mitten. Mrs. Abbie COun-
selman. Mrs. Hazel Menser. Mrs. Mel
lie Niede. Mrs. May Hendricks. Mrs.
Lulu Darby. Mrs Bertha Rogers.
Mrs. Thelma Warren. Mrs. Mary Bur
ton and Mrs. Pearl Mcbride. FIRST
prize was awarded to Mrs. Rogers
and second to Mrs. Darby.
On Wednesday of last week Miss
Elizabeth Lank and Mrs. Helen Car
Isle were guests at the Avon Club at
FELTON, and also rendered several
piano duets. Mrs. Marion Gerow was
also present andy gave 4 reading;
Edward l.. Leonard was there and
gave a highly interesting talk on the
Bible. 1t was Bible Day at the club.
Mrs. A. d. Lank and daughter,
Sarah Elizabeth. spent Wednesday
in Smyrna with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Stokesbury.
Mrs. Marion Gerow attended a
bridge luncheon in FELTON, last |
Thursday.
Elizabeth Jane Gerow spent the
weekend with relatives in Milford. |
Mrs. Laura Frazier who has been
in Philadelphia has re-
turned home.
Albert ]. Boone and mother, Mrs.
A. w. Boone of Wilmington. were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Johnson spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. |
Rawlins of New York City. Mrs. /
Sallie Williams returned home with |
them.
Mrs. Lonzena Melvin is able TO be
out again after an automobile accl-
lent last week. Mrs. Alice G. Mel
vim is still confined to her bed but
) gradually improving. She is still
lnder care of nurse.
Mrs. Hettie Palmer had as dinner
guests on Friday Mrs. n. c. Benson,
hrs. Della Mitten. Mrs. Emma Har-
'ington and Mrs. Mary Kelly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel BlockSOm
we're Sunday guests of their parents.
Ir. and Mrs. w. III. Patterson.
Mrs. Merrill Davis and children
;ynthia and Dickey of BoontOn, n.
:, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G.
(. Miller last week.
Mrs. Fl. a. Menser. Mrs. Emma II.
,atts, Mrs. Fannie Hudson. Mrs. Em-
IA Slaughter and Mrs. Annie u. Har-
ington were among the Wilmington
hOppers last week.
George Carey and Francis Carey
nd son of Wilmington were guests
1 Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Wilson on
unday.
Homer r. Hopkins, Jr.. William :
iarbutt and Byron Morriston at
ended a mems sports show in I
ON Saturday. 5
Mrs. Ralph Satterlield Of Har-
ington spent Saturday with her par t
nts, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer T. Hop
ins. I
Mrs. Sue X. Belts who was injured {
Y a fall last week has been taken |
} the home of her daughter. Mrs.
lice Wix of Harrington. 4
Mrs. N. G. Benson of Odessa has Il
cen the guest of Mrs. Hettie Palmer d
le past week. They have been en-
rtained during the week by Mrs. S
omer HOpkins. Mrs. Mary Kelley d