Milford chronicle., 1937-01-15
SELBYVILLE

was "A Christian Evangelist" an(
the scripture lesson beginning at th'
26th verse of the Acts of the Apos
ties, and the text a part of the 35tf
verse-Philip opened his mouth anC
preached Jesus.
Rev. w. M. Parker of Roxana will
night at o'clock and Rev. Thawley
Rev. Parker at Roxana.
This Friday night Rev. John j
Bunting, d. D., of Salisbury, will be
here and hold the last quarterly con-
ference of this conference year, in
the Sunday School room at O'Clock
Ne WIS Items In General
Mrs. Eunice Evans has returned
to her home in Crisfield, Md, after a
few days stay with her son-in-law
and daughter. Rev. and Mrs. Roy T,
Thawley at the parsonage.
Mr.. ]. Lee Long, aged 5S years.
son of the late William F. and Eliz-
abeth Collins Long, former residents
of Selbyville, died at Jefferson Hos
pital, Philadelphia, on Tuesday. jan
uary 5th, after a complicated Illness.
Short services were held at his late
home near Twentieth and Market
Streets, Philadelphia. Thursday eve
ming after which the body was
brought to the Watson Whaley Fu-
neral Home, and funeral services
were held on Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock by the Rev. Lucien Powell OF
Bethel Church. near Laurel, far
mer pastor of the family while on
Bishopville Charge during their re-
sidency near Berlin, Md. Interment
was made in Red Mems Cemetery by
the side of his first wife, Mrs. Han
nah Hamblin Long. who died several
years ago. Those who came for the
funeral were the widow. Mrs. Daisey
Hudson Long. and his three sons,
Walter. son of the first marriage.
Wilmer and William. sons of the
second marriage.
Mrs. William Godfrey was given
q surprise one afternoon last week
when a few of her friends called.
giving her variety shower and
spent the afternoon in a social way.
Mrs. Alberta Taylor Watson was
also rendered a surprise party at
her home on Dukes street last Friday
afternoon. Several guests were
present, most of them being from the
Selbyville Community Club, and
Aiytha Council No. 10, Degree of
Pocohontas. Mrs. Watson being an
active member of the two organiza-
tiOns.
Mrs. Ida Townsend has been en-
tertaining her brother. Henry Par
SONS. from Missouri, during the past
week. Dinner guests on Thursday
were Delmar White and his daugh-
ter-in-law. Mrs. Walter White of
Pittsville. Md. On Saturday the en-
tire party attended a dinner given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Virgel ID. McCabe
at their home in Millville.
Miss Kathryn MacLucas of Will
mington was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Kelley quite recently.
Mrs. Anne Hickman. Mr.. and Mrs.
C.. w. Wilgus attended the funeral /
services of their cousin, Mrs. Isaac !
Tracey. at the home of the latter's |
son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and |
Mrs. John Harmon at Clarksville, on |
Friday afternoon. l.
Mrs. Lille Hudson. Mr.. and Mrs. |
John Lynch of Roxana, were guests |
of Mrs. Mary Stephens on Friday.
an aunt of Mrs. Hudson and Mrs.
Lynch who has been confined to her
home on North Main Street for some
time past due to illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pepper went to
Philadelphia on business trip and
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Gouldey.
MIR. and Mrs. Pepper accompanied 4
by her parents and brother. Mr.. ana
Mrs. +. v. Williams and son Harvey. \
recently visited Mr.. Williams broth
er, Mr.. ID. G. Williams, in Wilson.
n. c. He having accompanied them
on a trip TO Miami. Fla. At Clear
water they visited Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Holloway. former residents oil
this town, and their son and daugh-
ter law, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hollo-
way.
Mrs. A. ii. Watson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Furman of Roxana, spent
afternoon in town calling
on different relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Long and
two daughters were recent guests OF
relatives i'm Baltimore.
J. r. Buell. is on business trip
to Elizabeth City. n. c.
Miss Hannah Long and grand
father, Mr.. Curt Long, have returned
from a visit with the latter's brother.
Mr.. James Long and daughter in
Mrs. Madeline Watson Whaley was
hostess at an afternoon bridge party
It her home ON Main street on Tues
lay afternoon of last week. The in
;ited guests from out-Of-tOwn were
Mrs. Helen Wanser West of Mill
lille, and Mrs. William Fairbanks OF
Sew York. Mrs Alice Huxford Gum
# Frankford. Mrs. Charles Law and
Irs. Everett Layton of Berlin. and
Irs. John Miner of Newark, Md. The
own guests were Mrs. Sarah Scott,
Irs. Gertie Nichols. Mrs. Pearl
Mrs. Beulah Stevens. Mrs.
;dith Tubbs. Mrs. Inga Tubbs. Mrs.
Ilecta Enoch, Mrs. George Roche.
Irs. william Donigan. Mrs. Nell
hastings. Mrs. Virginia HOllings-
rorth, Mrs. Amy Long and Miss
Iaude McCabe.
Mrs. /. l.. Long and daughter-in-
,w. Mrs. Oliver NJ. Long, made a
usiness trip to Georgetown. Har-
ington. and Dover, one day last
eek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Richards and
on. John W., and Mrs. Maggie
itchens of Omar were guests OF
le formers mother. Mrs. Ida Rick
rds on Saturday, and in the eve
ing called on Mrs. Liggie Lynch