Milford chronicle., 1938-06-03
SELBYVLLF J;
Church Anud school DOIngs

The sermon preached by Rev. Roy
r. Thawley to the graduation class
of selbyville High School last sun
day morning was most appropri-
ate one. The scripture reading was
from the 18th chapter of Paul's
writings to the Romans, where we
are told that Love" and many
other duties are required Of us in
return for the many BLESSINGS given
to us from God.
The text was from the 21st verse
of the same chapter: Be not over
come of evil, but overcome evil with
good.
The members of the 1888 class are
Leroy Murray. Virginia McCabe,
George Smith, Virginia Warrington,
Lucille Bennett, Betty RObb, Vir-
ginia Long, Sarah McCabe, Billy
Hudson, Ephriam Adkins, Virginia
Tingle, Mildred Cropper, Kenneth
Corby, Clifton Bennett, Alice Kitch-
ems and Madelyn Brasure.
They came In a body and were ac-
cOmpanied by the principal and vice
principal, Professors E. Hall Down
es and Paul TimmOns and all other
members of the teaching faculty
There was special music by the
two chOirs.
The commencement exercises were
held in the school auditorium on
Wednesday evening. June at 8 o.
clock.
Several members Of the class
spoke on Propaganda" while the
valedictorian, Miss Lucille Bennett,
spoke on the motto "Giye to the
World the Best You Have and the
Best Will Come Back to You"
Miss Virginia Long, the class pres
ident, was salutatorian, and was
also the writer Of the class song,
Farewell. Dear Friends" George F.
Smith was vice president, while Miss
Lucille Bennett was secretary and
treasurer.
News Items In General
Herman McCabe from New Jersey
was a guest of his mother and sis
ter, Mrs. Joshua McCabe and Mrs.
Laura Hudson over the weekend. |
DR.. Laurence R. Outten, our local
dentist, has moved to the Homer
Pepper property on Church street
formerly owned and occupied by
Mrs. Elma G. DerricksOn, now de-
ceased.
Senator and Mrs. James b. Nc
Cabe spent the weekend in Philadel-
phia with their daughter, Mrs.
Elisha C. Dukes, who underwent
tonsil operation at St. Joseph's Hos
pitaI on Saturday. Mr.. Dukes, who
holds a position on boat, also met
them there.
Mrs. Peter Whaley of this town,
by Mrs. Charles Town
send of DagsbOrO attended a tea in
Residence Hall, University OF Della
ware. at Newark, on Wednesday az
ternoOn of last week, given by Dean
Winifred J. Robinson, in honor OF
Mrs. MariOry Stewart Colder OF
who is to succeed her
as dean at the Women's College
Mrs. Eva B. Moore of ROselle
Park, N. j., was a guest of her aunt
Mrs. Roxie G. Dukes over the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Murray of
Llanerch, Pa, spent the Memorial
holiday period with his mother, Mrs.
Essie Murray, who served a dinner
N honor of her sons birthday on
Sunday.
Martin L. Long and his friend.
Richard COnnor, have returned 10
heir homes in Washington. d. c., af-
er a visit with the formers parents
dr. and Mrs. Parker Long. The two
men had several successful fishing
rips while here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bunting of Phil !
ldelphia were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. /
". E. Bunting, near town, from Sat
rday until Monday and all were
inner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
,unting, near Williamsyille, ON
unday.
U. S. Senator John G. Townsend, {
s., and his son. Preston G. Town
end, had as dinner guests on Sun
sy, Mrs. Ida Townsend, Mr.. AMI :
Irs. John A. TUbbs. Of town. and
Iiss Isabelle MoberIy, a friend OF
'reston's, from st. Louis, Mo. Later ,
a the day. Senator Townsend, his
on and friend, visited the formers Z
on-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and +
Irs. Prev Savoy Of Washington, D. /
:. and Mrs. George Savoy. who were n
/ Rehoboth for the weekend. S
The delegates and alternates from I
he Selbyyille Community Club to n
le Delaware State Federation OF e
1omen's Clubs Convention. held a. A
ehoboth Beach on June 1, 2. 3 were1
Irs. Peter Whaley, Mrs. William Q
reenberg, Mrs. Wilfred Adkins and Y
rs. Edward Stevens.
The Selbyville Club Chorus sang :
few numbers ON the evening OF :
lne 2. n
At the last meeting OF the local Il,
ub, Mrs. Peter Whaley, the retir-
& president. was presented with a cl
tile gift as token Of appreciation OF
n her services during her presi- s
,ncy for which she is very CRATE v
4.
Mrs. William Greenberg. the new
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