Milford chronicle., 1940-04-12
MlfTON

Stewart. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Stewart blew the back of bis heat
on with a shotgun, in the rear OF nj
home at Harbeson. Mr.. Stewart wa
81 years old and leaves his wife ant
one child. He had been acting in al
odd manner for several days, ac
cording to several residents of tht
town, but none thought he would
destroy himself. It is believed thai
MIR. Stewart placed the gun against
the foundation of the building and
leaning the back of his head on the
nuzzle, pushed the trigger with q
stick. Death was instantaneous
During the past few months fouI
Harbeson residents have committed
suicide,
Fred Johnson Dies Monday
Fred johnson, son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Benjamin B. Johnson, died
at his home in Milton, after linger-
ing illness, aged 65 years. He leaves
besides his wife, who was Miss Lizzie
Ellingsworth, one daughter, Mrs
Linden Barr, and Milton Johnson, OF
Georgetown.
Building Addition TO Social Hall
The buildingi committee began de-
mOlishing the rear portion of Social
Hall of Grace Methodist Church, and
will begin at once to enlarge the din
ing-room and erect a commOdiOus
kitchen in the rear Work will be
rushed in order to serve meals to the
Peninsula Firemen's Convention to
be held here May s.
New Century Club
Mrs. Elmer DickersOn and Mrs.
Hermon Smith presented an inter-
esting program on Mexico and WO-
men in Latin America" at the New
Century Club on Monday afternoon,
following the business session. Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. DickersOn gave in
tefesting talks ON the history, GUS
toms and crafts of Mexico. and Miss
Sarah Atkins read a biographical
sketch of La POla, famous patriot
OF Columbia. Rev. Joseph B. Vaughn,
who sang South of the Border" "
was accompanied at the piano by
Mrs. John Hazard. and on the banjo
by Master Ray Dodd. An exhibit of
Mexican handicraft was displayed,
which included pottery and trays
loaned by Mrs. David ShivelhoOd;
silver iewelTy and bead necklaces,
made by Apache Indians. water jars
and mats and rug by NacahOs, loaned
by Mrs. Marcia Winn. A woven piece
made by Florida Indians, loaned by
Mrs. William Mcdaniel, pottery jar
made by fifth grade pupils of Milton
school from clay brought from Mex
leo, and a Mexican wall-painting
made by the fifth grade pupils at
tracted much attention. a beauti-
ful arrayed bouquet of azeiia bios
SONS and spruce tips completed the
artistic display. During the social
hour ice cream and cake were
served.
Display Of New Books at Library
A display of sample picture books
and young peoples books were on
display at the free library, which
were loaned by the State Library
Commission for two weeks. This is
one of the many ways the Library
Commission serves the smaller Ii
braries of the state by bringing a
collection of newly published books.
so that the committees away from
the centcTs of book PUBLISHING may
fec the actual books before puf-
chasing and make their own selec-
tiOns.
Our Sick
Mrs. Edwin Walker is seriously i'll
at her home OH Hazard avenue.
Mrs. Lemuel johnson is quite i'll at
her home in North Milton. following
an operation several weeks ago.
Grace Church Services
Church School at 10 A. NJ. Morn
ing worship at IL. Theme: Your
Part" Evening worship at 7:15.
Young Peoples service. followed by
preaching by the hpastOr. Rev. g. S.
Ross, theme-"A Well"
FiFemen's Committee Met Monday
The executive committee of the
Delmarva Volunteer Firemen's Asso-
citation met on Monday evening in
the fire house and discussed plans
for the convention to be held here OH
May S. Fred Brown. of Wilmington,
association president, presided. More
than 5000 volunteer firemen, repre-
senting sixty companies from all
over the peninsula, will attend the
sessions and take part i'm the parade
in the afternoon. Charles Barker,
of Milton, is program chairman.
Here and There
Rev. and Mrs. A. Lee Jones. of
Green River. Wyoming, visited Mr..
and Mrs. Charles l.. jackson and
Mrs. Jessie Mcgee on Sunday. Mrs
Jones will be remembered as Miss
Tillie White, formerly of Milton.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
nHrs- T1aaF1 Wf11tnryng Of
town. died at their home OH Satur-
day, aged one month, nine days. In
terment was made i'm Beaver Dam
cemetery, HarbesOn. Mrs. Williams
is a. daughter of Walter jefferson, !
of near Milton.
A covered dish supper will he held |
on April % i'm Social Hall by the |
members of the Christian EndeavOr /
Society of Grace Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of Reyn-
olds' Church will meet with Rev.
and Mrs. j. P. George at the par
in HarbesOn on Thursday
evening, April Is. Our pastor and /
wife would like to have a large at
tendance that evening. Everybody
go and make it a big night at the
Ice cream and cake will
be on sale. Mrs. Charles T. Morris !
is president and will preside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Porter and
Helen Lee. have returned
to Milton after spending the winter
months in st. Petersburg. Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Messick and
children spent the weekend in Phil
adelphia.