Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21

Of the late Louder N. Hearn.
Well, this is good news. Few men
connected in any manner with the
Odd Fellows fraternity, have done
as much for, or have devoted any
lore time to the interests Of Crys-
tai Fount Lodge No. 10, than VIII
liam V. SipDle. Years ago he served
his lodge well as Noble Grand and
in all the elective offices. Elected a
member Of the cemetery board upon
the death Of his father, William V.
Sipple, Sr., prominent Odd Fellow,
he took over the position of secre-
tary Of the board, which position he
has since held.
In addition to this work the lodge
saw fit few years ago to elect him
one of its three trustees. His inter-
ests and devotion to the trust placed
upon him by Crystal Fount Lodge,
has well repaid them for their fore
sight.
AS a citizen he has the confidence
and respect Of the entire commun-
ity. As an Odd Fellow his life has
been a shining example for any man
to follow.
The board Of directors Of the MIL
ford Trust Company have made a
wise selection.
Our first thought was, would his
new position require him to give up
some Of his lodge activities. We
have been assured he will still give
his time and efforts to the I. o. o. F.,
as he has In the past. To the Mil
ford Trust Company, we congratu-
late you. To William V. SIpple, Crys-
tai Fount Lodge No. 10, /. o. o. F.,
salutes you in F.. L. and T., and
wishes you the best of luck.
==$==
Walter Stevenson invited the
members Of Crystal Fount TO his
home for a wood saving. Most ev-
eryone accepted, thinking it was an
old fashioned wood saving, turkey
dinner, fixings. and ending with the
customary barn dance. Oh, boy. such
disappointment and how they de-
clined when the found out he intend
ed to furnish everybody with either
a crOss-cut saw or an axe. This was
too old fashioned for the gang. Wal
ter says "He just can't keep up with
his card games at the Temple and
get his wood cut too"
George Swain said. "Let the wood
go, you won't need It in June" And
the game goes on.
==@==
Past Grand Master Thomas Pur-
nell just couldn't stay home while
all those Odd Fellows we're gather
ing in Milford. last Friday night. Ar
rived late, but sure.
Charlie Swain, of Union No. ,.
said Tom had to wash the dishes
before leaving home" l wouldn't
have believed it.
==8==
We regret to note the illness OF
Margaret Tease, at present at the
Milford Emergency Hospital, recov-
ering from a minor operation and,
Mary A. Cannon recovering from an
attack of grippe at her home ON
Pear street. Members of the Mar
garet Pyle Rebekah Lodge misses
.hese regulars.
==A==
The passing of Lee Balcome, at
his home near Milford. last week, |
brings to a close a career in Odd
that has been very out (
standing. A member of Uxbridge |
Lodge, I. o. o. F., of Uxbridge, !
Mass, where he retained his mem
,ership after moving to Milford,
lumber of years ago. his interest
lever faltered.
He was a frequent visitor to Crys-
al Fount Lodge, where he received
hearty welcome. OF late years his
lists had been fewer due to illness.
we have kept in touch
gith him and received many pleas
mt messages through our officers.
in outstanding Odd Fellow gone TO
lis reward.
The Temple was filed to capacity
asst Monday night for the celebra-
ion in honor of Thomas Wildey'
ounder of Odd Fellowship. arrang-
d by Wallace McFaul and his COM
nittee. II was interesting to note
he many familiar faces present
1embers Of Crystal Fount Lodge
tho had not been in the Temple for
ears. This added greatly to the
leasure OF the evening. The prin-
ipal address Of rhe evening was
lade by DR.. Helfenstein. pastor OF
he Peoples Church. Dover. u large
umber Of visitors were present
ON surrounding towns. Notably
mong those present were Herman
aylcr az Dover and William Wei h {
/ MiIt -. abJ members o. the Mar
aret Pylo Ecbekah lodge Follow
e the address a musical program
nd refreshments closer a gathering
! the frale' hIty that will long he