Milford chronicle., 1937-10-01
SELBYVILLE

Oi HIS ucSl beTmuHS idot ouhuny
morning, from st. Paul's second epis-
tie to Timothy and 10-Demas hath
forsaken me, having loved the pres
ent world. The theme OF the sermon
was "A Deserter."
The following officers were elected
at the annual election during the
Sunday School session preceding the
sermon: George E. Nichols, general
superintendent, with Frank M. Long
as the assistant; superintendents OF
the junior, primary and cradle roll
departments, Mrs. Jennie Wilgus,
Mrs. Hazel Pepper and Mrs. Mary c.
Law; secretary, Wirrie Long, Jr., c.
L. McCabe, Sr.; treasurer, presidents
of the Missionary, temperance and
home departments, James B. Nc
Cabe, w. A. Law and Miss Clara Hol-
loway; pipe organist for adult de-
partment, Mrs. Hester Dunn, with
Leland Dunn as the assistant; pianist
for junior room, Mrs. Delphia Davis.
News Items In General
Gideon Bishop, near 80 years OF age
died 4at the home of his niece, Mrs.
Harry w. Law in Philadelphia on
Sunday, September 26th, after hav-
ing suffered a stroke of paralysis a
few weeks ago. The body was
brought to the Watson-Whaley Fu-
neral Home in Selbyville, where the
funeral services we're held on We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, af-
ter which the burial was made in
Roxana Cemetery with his two wives.
Lyn and Mae Bishop. Deceased is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roxie
Wyenotte Firestone, wife Of Mr.. Fire
stone of the White farm in st. Mar
tins Neck. Maryland, and four broth
ers, Hollie and Frank of Philadel-
phia, Robert, OF Wilmington, and
George C. Bishop of Laurel. De-
ceased was former Delawarean, be-
ing a son Of the late Joshua Bishop
of Roxana.
Mrs. Joshua McCabe and daughter,
Mrs. Willis w. Hudson went to Whay-
leyville, Md. on Wednesday of last
week and attended the S3rd birthday
of the formers sister.
Mrs. Sarah G. Davis, wife Of Mr.. Will
liam G. Davis. who observed his S3rd
last spring. Mrs. Ira Hamb-
lin accompanied them on the trip and
visited with her brother and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell Hastings, the
former not being very well.
G. A. Furman of Frankford called
on relatives and friends in town on
evening.
Arthur r. Hudson of Philadelphia
made a business trip to Bridgeville
On Wednesday, and came on over
and spent from Thursday until sun
lay night with his mother. Mrs. Ar
mel A. Hudson on Dukes Street.
Mrs. Aiva Davis Seagren OF Florida
made very short visit with her par
snts and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hastings and Mrs. Charlotte Hast
ngs last week, while on a business
rip to her former home in Seaford.
She came over and returned with
Gilbert w. Lynch formerly OF this
own.
Mrs. Kathryn Purnell OF Ocean
,ity, Md, teacher in Selbyville
'ehool has come to spend the winter
With her mother, Mrs. Ida CULLEN, ON
fcCabe Street. due to her husband,
William Purnell, having accepted
osition in Baltimore.
Sewell Lynch of Philadelphia was
guest of his brother-in-law and sis
,r, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ringler
rom Friday until Sunday, and was
home by his mother.
Irs. Lizzie Lynch for a two weeks
tay.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Waller of
alisbury, Md, were guests OF the /
tiers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
. Derrickson over the weekend.
Mrs. Mary Gum of Showell. Md. !
as guest of her mother, Mrs. Betty
urray on Sunday, and the two also 6
,ent awhile at the formers cittage {
Fenwick Island, Md.
Mrs. John G. Townsend, Sr., visited 8
sr niece, Mrs. Ida Baker McCabe \
Id husband. yirgel ID. McCabe. in I
illville on Friday.
Miss Ellen Williams who has spent I
e summer with her grandmother, '
rs. w. G. Williams, In town. left n
st week for her home with her step
ther and mother. MFR. and Mrs. Ed q
ard Kimmel In Philadelphia, and L
III attend the Berte Fashion Acad- Il
ny also in Philadelphia.
We wish to correct an error In last v
aek's issue In reference to Miss a
izabeth Murray going to Swarth-
pre- College in Swarthmore. Pa. N
IS Murray had in the past expected Il
enter school there, but later de- il
led to enter Duke University in L
lrham. N. c. instead. p
Miss Mae McCabe, an employee In 8,
; state auditors office at Dover, 81
.s at Bethany Beach with her par o
ts, Senator and Mrs. James b. Me- M
be over the weekend. and Senator r
Mrs. McCabe and daughter enter Nj
ned the entire office force at din Nj
T on Sunday. al