Milford chronicle., 1940-07-05
MILTON

W n AAGAACA hAAD
Asked By Red Cross
The Milton Branch OF the Della
ware Red Cross organization is
canvassing the town this week. un-
der the direction Of Mrs. John Haz-
zard. newly elected chairman, for
funds for the war sufferers in Eu-
rope. A house to house canvass is
being made, and in addition, the
various organizations. such as
churches, clubs, etc. are being urg-
ed to contribute to this worthy
cause. The response is very good
and It is expected by the end Of
the week to have the allotted amount
in hand Mrs. McYaugh, Of VIII
mington, a representative of the
state organization. presided at a
meeting held on Thursday Of last
week in Goshen Church, when new
officers we're elected and solicitors
appointed for canvassiHg the town.
Other officers Of the Milton Branch
are Mrs. Charles Slower, secretary;
and Mrs. George H. Wapies, trea-
suFer.
Home Coming Plans
The committee having the pro-
gram in charge for the annual home
coming Is lining up an excellent list
of events for the three days, August
8, 10 and IL. Nightly programs will
be held on the old school house
grounds on Chestnut street. There Is
to be a community sing each eve
ming, instrumental music. quartet
and solo singing. The committee
having the affair in hand Is COM
posed Of Joseph NJ. Lank, chairman;
Charles B. Barker, secretary and
advertising solicitor: Mayor Fred w.
Pepper, Charles B. Porter and DR..
Robert B. Hopkins.
Boy Hurt By Auto
On Friday afternoon Charles Dom
ovan, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch
Donovan, Jr., was struck by an au- |
tomobile in front of his home on
North Union street. and received
painful injuries about the face and .
legs. He was taken 10 the ONCE of I
DR.. William e. Douglas by the driver I
of the car, where medical aid was 7
given. The lad was taken home,
where he is convalescing, II Is re-
ported that young Charles ran from
the sidewalk in front OF his home
in the path of the car, and
although the driver made desper-
ate efforts to stop the vehicle, the
lad was hit and knocked to the
road
Ladies' Aid Society
To Meet July II
Announcement is made that the
next meeting Of Reynolds Ladies'
Aid Society will be held on Thurs
LAY evening, July IL, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Morris. A
cordial invitation is extended 10 the
public to attend. Ice cream and
cake will be on sale
These monthly meetings by this So
,iety are very interesting and well
attended.
trace Church School z
TflI Picnic Az RiVerdale
The members and friends Of Grace
Methodist Church School will hold
heir annual picnic at Riverdale, on
he Indian River, on Wednesday.
uly II. Buses will leave from in I
ront Of the church promptly at 10
'clock in the morning. Each bus
gill be in charge of one or more
eachers. charged with the care Of B
be smaller pupils. ?
race Methodist
hurch Services Il
Services on Sunday, July Z, at q
race Church will be es follows: n
hurch school at 10 q. m. The at :
sndance lie on the increase and Wis e.
ors are welcome. Morning worship D
t II o'clock. Evening worship at
80 O'Clock. The pastor, Rev. @. s. a
oss will preach at both worship a
srvices. You are invited to at O.
md.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lester p. Clendaniel r
,ent Sunday with relatives near hi
Returning home with
lem were Misses Wanda. Emily and Is
artha Clendaniel, who have been ID
a week with their aunt,
rs. Zelda Wolfe. fe
Charles 7. Vent spent the week te
id with Rev. and Mrs. John W. hi
ownsend, in Wilmington.
Mrs. William 7. Walls, Mrs. Ia
larles S. Barker and Miss Helen ia
arker spent Saturday IN Sails st
lry. nj
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Derrickson,
Chester. Pa. are spending the bo
eek with relatives in and near Mil an
a. fo
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lank and WI
ms, Of Deep Water, n. J., spent DS
II week with their uncle, Henry
sAlister, at Broadkill Beach. rel
Mrs. Eunice White spent the week sp