Milford chronicle., 1939-04-07
MILTON

While other sections continue tC
complain of a lack of activity anC
employment, depression" is just an,
other word to the people of this com.
munity. Never before in the history
of Milton has there been more en-
ployment of labor or weekly payrolls
been larger in volume. Every avail
able mechanic is employed as well
IS ordinary labor. The four button
factories are running with a full
force. The two silk hosiery mills
are operating three eight-hour shifts
per day in an effort to provide for
the increased demand for their pro-
duct. All other industries are sharing
in like proportion the revival of To-
cal business. All of which means
that the merchants of Milton are en-
iOying increased trade from the ru-
raj citizens. Milton is on its way to
becoming one of the most prosperous
towns in lower Delaware, thanks to a
live chamber of commerce.
The regular monthly business meet
ing and social of Reynolds Aid So
ciety will be held on Thursday eve
ming. April 13. at the home of the vice
president. Mrs. Henry Mitchell. All
members are urged to be present as
business of importance is to come be-
fore the society. The public is cor
daily invited to attend and enjoy
the social hour Refreshments will
he on sale and most enjoyable pro-
gram has been arranged.
The Willing Workers of Milton NJ.
p. Sunday-school will hold a bake
and food sale at the bridge on Satur-
day morning. There will be on sale
cakes. pies. buns. etc. Come and help
thi sclass of girls make this. their
first bake. a success.
Sunrise Service
The annual Easter sunrise service
will be held on Sunday at $3.50 A. NJ.
on the lawn at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Graves. There will be
special music and community sing
ing. All the churches are requested
to participate. Rev. J. w. Crider. pas
tor of Milton Pilgrim Holiness
Church. will bring the message.
Easter Service at VI. p. Church
Special Easter services will be held
at Milton NJ. p. Church on Sunday.
at 10 A. NJ; morning
worship at II. Subject of the sermon
by the pastor. Rev. G. S. Ross, "Sacri-
fcing". At 1880 a specially prepared
Easter drama entitled THE Festival
of Life" will be presented. The pro-
gram consists of special music and
by the young people of the
The public is cordial
~ invited to attend all these SER
vices.
Charles A. Conner. one of MiltOn's
best known merchants. was stricken
with a serious illness on Thursday.
He was found by customer lying
on the floor in an unconscious state.
He. was taken to his home where a
physician rendered medical aid.
Do You Remember !
The following old time storekeep-
ers: |
Bateman Lingo, Ed Manship. Will
liam White. John c. Ellingsworth.
Harry T. Taylor. Matt. Goslin, Oscar
S. Belts. Belts & Collins. Carey &
Darby, Markell G. Hartman, "Selig-
mans Big Store" William II. War
rem, BILLY" Corners tobacco store? ,
(Correction-Last weeks contri-
button should have been credited 20
Mrs. H. T. TaylorJ
Rev. Claude G. Young will hold sun
rise services on Sunday morning
from 6 to Z. at the Congregational
Church, and will preach his Easter
sermon at IL A. NJ. Don't forget
the services this evening friday at
s 90 O'Clock. You are invited to all
these services.
The Milton fire company was called
to the home of Mrs. Mamie Atkins
twice on Monday evening to extin- :
6uish a chimney fire. Same chimney
each time.
Ministers TO Meet
The members of the Ministerial AS
sociation of the Eastern Shore will
meet in Milton NJ. p. Church on Mon
Jay, April 10th. The Young Peoples
Society will serve dinner at 1900
o'clock to the ministers in social hall.
Union Communion Service
A Holy COMMUNICATION service
Of the two Methodist churches and
he Pilgrim Holiness Church will be
held in Milton NJ. P. Church this
friday evening. The ministers of
he three churches will administer
he Holy Communion. All the peoples
# the three congregations are urged
o be present.
SOshen Methodist Church
1880 Easter worship service.
dessage b yRev. J. B. Vaughn. Spe-
ial music. The choir will sing the
traditional Easter Anthem" Sew
raj new members will be received
nto church membership. =
11:45-Church School. Harry Edg-
nton. Supt. The ninth grade inter
Mediate girls will lead the worship
ervice. The adult classes will meet
eparately.
7:3O-Easter drama. THE Way of
.ife." Pantomime, "In the Garden
hey Laid Him."
The Epworth League members and