Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
MILLSBORO


friends.
Last Tuesday morning at 1880
O'Clock, George H. Dodd passed Away
after a long illness and intense suf-
fering. In spite of semi-lnvalidism
for the past ten years, Mr.. Dodd
looked after his business activities at
his restaurant and in other interests,
only at times when he was confined
to the house. He was the son of the
late Azael R. and Helena Davis Dodd
and was born 54 years ago in this
town. Mr.. Dodd is survived by his
wife, the former Ethel DeTrickson,
two daughters, Mrs. Helena Carmine
of MilIington; Miss Anna Dodd of
Philadelphia, and one son, George
A. Dodd, who assists his mother with
their business. Funeral services we're
held at the home nn Thursday after
noon, conducted by .Iley. l.. =. VIM
brow of Denton, assisted by Rev. Ed
nupd Henvis. InteFment WAS made
in Mechanics cemetery
Last Tuesday afternoon about ] 80
Elijah d. Atkins. age II years. pass
ed into rest after a few months Sc
we're illness. Funeral services were |
held at the home Of his son. i3be NJ |
Atkins and Mrs. Atkins. nn 1hurs- |
day afternoon at one o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. Cl0ugh and inter
raent made in Mechanics cemetery.
Mr.. Atkins is survived by his wife.
one son, Ebe NJ. Atkins and one
grandson, f. IIilby Atkins, Ir.
Both of these dear friends have
many who will long cherish their
memory and feel pang of regret
at having lost them from cur circle.
Mrs. Glenn Griffiths is slowly i'm
proving at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barnett, near
town.
Mr.. Grifiths. teacher in the
Johnsonburg. Pa, school. spent the
weekend here with his wife. and her
parents. =
Frank Barnett and Frank, Jr., of {
Lewes, spent Sunday with Mr.. and i
Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Griffiths. S
Mr.. and 5Irs. William J. Rose and G
Miss Joyce Rose spent Sunday with i
relatives at Franklin City, Vs. n
The Carey's Auxiliary will hold a II
bake 'on Saturday morning, April 80, .
beginning at $3.50 o'clock in front Of :,
Mitchell and Jones store. a
The Ever Faithful Auxiliary met E,
on Tuesday night with Mrs. Lille II
Collins.
]. Morris Perry. of Philadelphia. n
was a visitor of several friends IN Il
town last Wednesday.
Miss Betty Godfrey spent the week II
end in Philadelphia with her aunt, s.
Mrs. Evans. II
Congressman and Mrs George S.
Williams of Washington. D. G., spent = :
the weekend at their hume here. ''
Millard Monroe and Miss Sneed of :,
Washington, D. C.. spent Saturday II
night and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Monroe. W
Mrs. Matte Dodd, whose condition Il
of health is quite serious, is staying
IN Salisbury with her daughter, Mrs. h
Katherine Downing, unit! she is i'm A
proved. u
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Messick of g
Bloxom, Va, spent part of Sunday 0,
with Mrs. W. H. Johnson.
DR.. and Mrs. G. V. Wood have -,
been in Richmond, Va, for several n
days, attending a wedding in the h,
family and visiting with old friends. re
Mrs. Wood, Sr.. has returned to her
home in Farmville, Va. after spend 81
ing the winter here with her sons. 81
Frank Wood and DR.. and Mrs Wond. be
Mrs. J. Reese White went 10 Ashe-
Vile, N. c., last Thursday to remain Ia
for several days. VI
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford 'lhall of :.
Salisbury. spent Sunday here with o,,
Mrs Cahalls parents, Mr.. ami Mrs ,,l
George H. Adkins. w
Mr.. and Mrs. f. +. Carey spent w
ast Tuesday in Wilmington. NJ;
Mr. and Mrs. c. Dale Lingo enter lie
aimed several guests at a turkey
Inner on Sunday. WI
Last Friday afternoon an Arbor
Day program, sponsored by the sixth sp
yrade under Mrs. Ellis. was present in'
ID to the student body and several
who were present. Severa! at
poems and articles on Arbor Day. or
and wildlife and tree conservation
we're read. Rev. White of George no
own also gave short talk to the da
assembly. Immediately following the
assembly the entire school witness an
ID the planting of peach tree in MI
memory of Mrs. Jesse Jones. former an a.
second grade teacher. who died u'' u,
ew weeks ago. after several months M
,f illness. Each of the present third tio
.rade students. who were the last =
.l.ss that she taught, we"e allowed me
q pat handful of earth around the ch
oots. Sn
Last Saturday the two spelling
cams from Millsboro participated in
he annual Goldey Interstate Spell
ng Contest in Wilmington. Those
Who participated were: Team A pt
ames Short, who made score in Sa
he written test of 90; Lillian Moore, wi
4: Evelyn ponoway. 90 Team B. cal
,linor Dobson. %; Kathleen Dobson, an
4; Myra Jane Sturgis, 81: Sc
James Short of Team A was among WI
he 81 contestants in the final oral -
pellodNn broadcast ovef WDEGL. ~, Eu
The MilIsboro team has the fol- aU, an,
1wing games listed ON their base bn,
all schedule: da-
April 2S-Selbyville at MillshoTo.