Milford chronicle., 1939-06-23
HARRINGTON

The second annual Vacation Bible
School, sponsored by the churches of
this city and Pennington, opened in
the high school on Tuesday, June 20,
and will continue for ten days The
sessions will be held daily in the
morning, opening at 8 o'clock and
continuing until IL o'clock. Glasses
for all ages beginning at four years
to fifteen years and over will be in
operation. Last year for the first
time the plan was tried out and
splendid cooperation was given the
project by the community. The daily
average attendance was close to the
hundred mark. A splendid corp of
teachers have agreed to assist with
the school. Kindergarten department,
Rev. Thomas Phillips, pastor of the
Pilgrim Holiness Church, superin-
tendent. teachers, Miss Mary Clark
and Mrs. Frank Witchey; assistant
teacher. Miss Catherine Smith; pi-
anist. Mrs. Sara Watts.
Primary Department, Rev. s. F.
Cook, pastor of the Church OF the
Nazarene, superintendent; teachers,
Misses Irene Markept, Bernice Cain
and Grace Wiley.
Junior Department, Rev. Gilbert
E. Turner. pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church, superintendent;
teachers, Miss Doris Harrington and
Rev. Lee Warner; pianist. Miss Thel-
ma Hall.
intermediate Department. Rev.
Robert E. Green. pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, superinten-
dent; teachers, Miss Oda Baker and
Miss Charlotte Beauchamp.
Additional courses promoted by
the school will include one in the
appreciation of Church Hymn Mu-
sic." by Mrs. Robert E. Green.
A course in First Aid will be
taught by Miss Sara Taylor. R. N.
Miss Ula Mae Clarkson has been
recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wilson at Milton.
Charles Lane of Parsonsburg, Nd,
called upon former friends here this
week.
The Junior Choir of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, enjoyed an outing
at Oak Orchard one day this week.
Harry NJ. Ward, age 40 years, son
of the late William c. Ward, died
early Thursday morning at his home
in Roselle. N. ]: Funeral services
were held from his late residence
Friday evening at 1880 o'clock. In
terment made in Hollywood ceme-
terry. near this city on Saturday at
1870 O'Clock. The deceased was born
in this city but had been a resident
of New Jersey for several years
where he was passenger agent for
the Pennsylvania RAailroad Com
pany at Newark, N. ]. He is surviv-
ed by his widow, Mrs. Irene Ward
and two sons, John and Stewart, re-
siding at home; also two brothers
and two sisters, William Ward and
Preston Ward of Dover; Mrs. Austin
Ewell of Dover, and Mrs. Earl Syl-
Eester of this city. .
Fathers Day was observed with
services in the Metho-
list Episcopal Church last Sunday
at IL o'clock Recognition
was given the oldest father present.
The evening service at 1880 p. m,
was entitled The Life of the Chris
ion in Song"
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Dean observed
heir oath wedding anniversary on
Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. William w. ,
Sharp were guests.
Fred Bailey, Jr., has accepted a
position with the Beetle Control De-
located in Edge Moor rail-
oad yards.
Chief of Police Fred Marvel made
lis appearance in a new uniform of
,ray material last week.
Robert McCready, age 81 years, the
'ldest father present and Thomas
Zoe, age "a years, the youngest IA
her present, were signally honored
t the Fathers Day service at the
4. E. Church on Sunday morning.
,ach was presented with a large
asket of flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stauffer spent
he weekend with the formers par
nts near Harrisburg, Pa. Mr.. Stauf-
sr had not seen his father since he
'as seven years of age.
Miss Barbara Masten and Miss !
atherine Gray of Milton spent the
at the Worlds Fair in
ew York.
Herbert Nichols. Mrs. Katie Boy
:. Mrs. Jennie Creadick and Mrs.
critic Cahall attended the Maryland
difference at Westminster, Nd, last
eek.
Mrs. Noah Cain has returned home
ter being the guest Of Mr.. and
RS. W. w. Simmons in Philadelphia
lring the past week.