Milford chronicle., 1939-05-05
HOUSTON

The Houston New Century Club
, held its last meeting till October End,
with the president Mrs Thistlewood,
presiding The meeting was opened
, with the song. Our Delaware" by
the club. after which the flag salute
vas given led by Mrs. W. j. Dufen-
dach. and the collect was recited in
Unison. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Carroll Pearson was elected as a
delegate and Mrs. Floyd Williams as
alternate to attend the State Fedora
ton in Dover on June 1-2. Mrs. Geo.
kirkby. corresponding secretary,
gave a very fine report of the activi-
ties OF the club and its respective
Chairmen. Mrs. Augustus Morgan,
the treasurer. read very encourag
ing report with a splendid balance
on hand. Mrs. Eugene Sharp. super
intendent of flower fund. also gave an
excellent report. Mrs. Taylor. our
state president, who was the guest
speaker for the evening. compliment
ed the club for its wonderful reports
tor such a small club. One name
was presented for membership. Mrs.
Taylor was introduced by Mrs. Mae
Barrett, Yice-president for Kent
county. and gave a good talk, after
which the meeting was turned over
TO Mrs. Emory Webb. chairman for
the evening. Her subject was "Mu-
Sic. She had very interesting and
most enjoyable program. Mrs. Pear
son had a good paper on music; Mrs.
Yerkes and Mrs. Webb sang duet.
and were accompanied by Mrs. Will
liam Johnson at the piano; Mrs. Bar
rett gave quite a talk on Indian Mu
sic. also had little contest guessing
the names of the different orchestra
leaders on the radio. Mrs. Taylor.
whose hobby is music and who plays
most efficiently. rendered two selec-
tiOns on the piano. Mrs. Yerkes and
Mrs. Webb favored with another Sc
lection. During the social hour the
hostess served-refreshments.
We were sorry to learn Joe Parvis
has mumps. 4
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Johnson
and sons. John Wesley and Charles.
s pent Sunday with her parents. Mr..
ellu MTS. 0udIlcS 5 lllS am
Mrs. William Biggs returned home
on Saturday after having spent sew
eral days with her son-in-law and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis
IN Wilmington. She was accompanied
home by Mr.. and Mrs. Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer and
son Gene and mother. Mrs. Walter
Spencer of Glenoldep. Pa, were cir
cling around among old friends
1ver the weekend. They visited II.
J. ThistlewOOd and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Augustus Morgan and NJ. W. Thistle
wood and family. Mrs. Walter Spen-
,er was formerly Miss Pearl Van
SAINT and lived near Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs Emory Webb. Mrs. Err !
lest Webb and Mrs. Allen Smith of
Erederica visited Ernest Webb at
Sanitorium on Sunday.
Calvin f. Short of Wilmington, and
'Ir. and Mrs. Ebe Rust of George
own were callers at the home of Mrs.
ora Satterfield on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Kershaw and
Mary and Roberta of Ridg- {
ey were the dinner guests of Mr.. and
lrs. l.. Paul Greenlee on Sunday.
Miss Frances Coulbourne and Joe
Jarvis were Salisbury. Md. visitors
n Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
I the home of Mrs. George Kirkby on
thursday night. May IL. A good at &
andance is urged.
The proceeds realized from the Can G
er Control drive were s56.45 from Y
Iouston and rural vicinity. The COM
littee wishes to thank every one who
toward this worthy cause
specially those in the rural sections
no responded so generously. To one G
nd all we extend our appreciation.
ommittee, Mrs. George Kirkby. s
hartman. Mrs. Emory Webb. Mrs. ]
ugene Sharp. Mrs. George Pollitt, +
RS. Ralph Butler and Mrs. Lula d.
mory Pearson.
OustOn Methodist Church d
Ira f. Crum. Minister. Il
Sunday School $3.50 A. NJ. Howard
oore, superintendent. Glasses for
| ages.
Morning Worship and Sermon by r
e pastor 10:30.
Epworth League 700 P. M.
Evening Worship 1880.
Official Board meeting Monday eve Il
ng. May s. at $500 O'Clock, at the II
,me of Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Sapp.
nportant business to transact. All
embers urged to be present.
lllwOOd Methodist Church