Milford chronicle., 1940-07-12
MILTON
Fire Destroys Stock
Of Merehandlae

Fire Destroys Stock
Of Merchandise
Fire late in the afternoon Of JULY
4th damaged the store room ant
stock of Lester E. Clendaniel, on
Broad street. The fire was discOv'
cred by Walter Blizzard, who turned
II an alarm. The local fire company
Quenched the blaze and confined Il
to the warehouse, which was only
few feet from the dwelling. Mr.
Clendaniel and family we're spend
ing the afternoon at RehobOth anc
were not aware Of the loss until his
return home about dark. The build,
ing was badly damaged. A small
insurance was CARRIED on the build.
ing but there was none on the stock
which was almost totally destroyed
Praise is given the Milton firemen
for their efficient work.
Mrs. Mamie Atkins Dies
The funeral Of Mrs. Mamie Atkins,
aged 80 years, was held at her late
home on Friday afternoon, by ReVs.
Ross, Vaughn and Davis. Inter-
ment was made in the Atkins vault
in Goshen Methodist cemetery by
her nephews, Messrs. William T. At
kins and Son of Lewes. Mrs. Atkins
leaves two daughters, Miss Sarah
Atkins, at home, and Mrs. Cordelia
Radke, Of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Atkins
was the widow OF the late Rev. Da-
yid Anthony Shermsr, former
pastor of the Milton NJ. P. Church.
She was a devoted wife and mother
and a splendid neighbor.
Married
Mr.. Miller Shaw and Miss Helen
Massey, both Of Milton. were mar
ried at the home recently pur-
chased, on the shores of the lake, on
Wednesday, July 8. After wedding
trip to South America, they will re-
side in Milton.
Grace Church News
Services at Grace Methodist
Church during the coming week will
be as follows: Sunday morning at
10 O'Clock, Church School; morning
worship and sermon at IL. Dis
course by the pastor. Rev. Gilbert s.
Ross. Evening worship at $3.50 lin
stead Of $500. Sermon by the pas
tor.
Prayer service on Wednesday eve
ming at $500 o'clock.
On Sunday evening last, in the
absence of the pastor, his son, Gay
Ion s. Ross, delivered the address.
II was a fine address and the
speaker received the Communications
of those present.
On Wednesday evening Of this
week Rev. william Mcdaniel had
charge Of the mid-week services, and
delivered an inspiring address.
On Wednesday, July l7th, the
members and friends OF the Church
school will picnic at Riverdale.
Buses will leave in front Of the
church at 10 A. M.
Catches Big Fish
On Tuesday evening, John Bliz-
E6rd, a small lad, caught two large
carp In the mill stream back OF the
Mill. One of them weighed
16 pounds and the other Ave pounds. .
The lad caught and landed them
with a light sunfish hook and line
an amazing feat. He paraded proud !;
" through the business section OF
The town with his catch amid the
pIaudits Of bystanders.
Here and There
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Manll, OF
sharon Hill. Pa, were weekend
visitors in Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ermon Posties and
ion, Dlckie, OF West Chester, Pa,
spent several days last week with
llr. and Mrs. George Postles and
Mrs. Eva Lindale.
Miss Catherine Measick has re-
iurned home after spending a few
weeks with relatives in New York
city.
M. and Mrs. Harmon Warning
on and son. Of New York State, :
Ipent the weekend with his sister,
frs. Goldie Owens.
Mf. and Mrs. Charles D. Crouch Z
md niece, Miss Catherine Crouch, Of
Philadelphia, spent several days last
geek with Mr.. and Mrv. w, W.
Sroneh.