Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
FREDERICK

Ine SAD Qeatn OF LuLnef RObDlnS
Sr., last Thursday shocked our com
munity. One can hardly realize that
he has passed on and that his familiar
form will be seen no more on our
streets. He was Of cheerful, kind
personality, with a courteous greet
ing for everyone he met. He was a
prosperous farmer for many years
in this neighbOrhood, but for a num-
Der Of years has lived in town. He
was consistent christian and a mem
ber and trustee of Barratts Chapel,
where he has wOrshipped for many
years and served all its various de-
partments with fidelity and efficiency.
Funeral services were held there
on Sunday afternoon. The historic
shrine was filed to capacity with re-
latives and friends. Rev. H. B. Kel-
so of Trinity Church and Rev. Daw-
son of Barratt's Chapel, officiated
The Frederick choir assisted with the
singing. Mr.. Robbins was twice mar
ried. By his first marriage to Miss
Florence Wilcutts, two children
survive him, Luther Robbins. Jr., of
Frederick and Mrs. William Boyce of
Wilmington. His second wife was
Mrs. Lena Lindale who also survives
him. She was unable to be present
at the funeral as she is still confined
to the hospital as result of serious
injuries sustained by the accident
The stricken family has the sincere
sympathy of the community. Mr..
Robbins was seventy-five years of
age. Interment was made in Bar
rats Chapel.
Frank Schwindt. of Yeadon, Pa.
and Miss Catherine Boyer, daughter
of James Boyer, of Philadelphia.
were married July 2lst in Trinity
Luthern Church, of Philadelphia. The
bride is a graduate of the Philadel- |
phia Training School for Dental !
Nurses. Mr.. Schwindt is a graduate |
of the University of Pennsylvania and |
Pierce Business School of Philadel-
phia They were attended at the
wedding by Miss Anita HOlstOn and |
George Dowdy of Philadelphia. They |
took their wedding trip to the PO-
como Mountains in New York state.
They are now with Mr.. Schwindt's
mother who resides here. Mr.. Sch
windt is the proprietor of the skat-
ing rink at Bowers.
On Thursday of last week, Mrs
Joseph GerOw and Mrs. w. w. Wilson
at delightful luncheon,
a number of ladies Of this town at
their home in RehOboth. With the
exception of Mrs. John Z. Mcbride,
Mrs. Annie B. Harrington and Ruth
Ann Stevenson, the others of the
group were members of the cast in
he play coached by Mrs. GerOw for
he Ladies' Aid Society last spring.
they were Mrs. Vaughn Warren.
Roland Langrell, Mrs. II. F. Mitten,
Mrs. Oliver Melvin, Mrs. Willard
Slaughter and Mrs Marion Steven
on. A very charming day was plan
led by the hOstesses. In the morn
ng, bathing in the ocean, luncheon
t l O'Clock and attendance at the
uctiOn sale in the afternoon. Every
minute of the day was thoroughly
njoyed.
On Wednesday the Sunday School
vent to the popular picnic resort Oak
orchard. The youngsters enjoyed
he bathing and the teachers and pa
ents, the delightful and exhiliratlng
'ree2e as well as the bountiful pic
tic lunches. Mrs. Fl. b. Kelso dis
ensed cold and refreshing lemonade
II day to the thirsty youngsters. 1t
las an ideal day for the several Sun
ay Schools there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins, of
were weekend guests
( DR.. and Mrs. w. F. Niede.
Mrs. Jennie WalstrOm, Miss Eliza
eth Walstrom and Robert Siebert,
I Mexico City. Missouri, were enter
lined on Thursday evening by MIR.
nd Mrs. Clarence Person at Wood
md Farm"
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Rogers and son.
ohm Rogers. spent several days last
eek at RehOboth.
John Short, of Glendale. visited his
ster. Mrs. Della Mitten on Friday.
Charles Mitten was operated ON
st week for the removal of his ton
Is. He is doing very well at this
riting.
Billy Anderson who is employed
: the State Highway Dept, had the
isfOrtune to get one of his feet in
red badly last week.
Miss Anita HolstOn and l.. Miller,
Wilmington, were guests Of Mr..
Id Mrs. Frank Schwindt last Sun
".
Albert Jester, of Camden, n. j..
ent last week with his parents, MIR.
ID Mrs. John Jester. He went to
Nv Castle on Sunday for a short
sit with his sister, Mrs. Edgar Rus
II.
Mrs. George Fowler and Miss Mar
a Odell, of Philadelphia. are spend
g the week with Mrs. Mary Beth
ds.
Mrs. Anna NJ Harrington and
Betty Ann, are spend
: the week with Mr.. and Mrs. AL
1T Spurry. of Harrington.
Mrs. w. F. Neide and children, Jane
d Ann are visiting Mrs Neide's pa
ITS, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins,
Philadelphia.
Alice Louise BOstic has returned
IN spending two weeks in the
Intry.