Milford chronicle., 1940-03-29
MILTON
Flag Presented

John Flsller, Of the American Legion
Post, No. 8, Of Milton. has presented IN
Chamber OF Commerce with a larwr
a9efe reseied tSSg tSs b1e s5e bd Ernest conge
erected the pole In prominent place
IN the parking space IN the center of
town, and committee has been an
pointed is g see that the flag is raised on
Fire Destroys Farm Home
Fire carly Sunday evening testroyrtl
ArEo. two miles north Of Milton on the
Milton Milford highway. Mr.. ArgO was
entertaining number Of friends on the
first floor OF his home when he was in-
formed by Vernon Reed, OF Milton who
wac passing by, that his home was on
fire. The Milton Fire Company was
called but was unable TO save the build-
5ng. Howevsr. they prevented the FIRE
lighting the fire Mr.. Argo trlppod ana
fell heavily TO the ground, breaking an
arm NeighbOrs succeeded in saving the
furniture on the first floor. The origin
of the FIRE Is supposed to have been a
defective flue.
E5ster Services
OF Milton with appropriate services. Al
6:l@ n. M, sunrise service was held
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Milton
Graves on the north shore of the lake
Ia
the pines at the waters edge, but owing
to the extreme cold. Mr. Graves invited
the assembled wOrshippers TO his home,
where the program was presented. This
was a union service, participated in by
members Of all Milton churches. At the
regular morning services the pastors
delivered sermons appropriate to the &C.
c;isiOn. In the evening special pro- J
grams were given at the Grace and |
Goshen Methodist Churches.
Birthday Party
party. in honor Of Master Franklin |
StOut's eighth birthday at their hOlne /
corner OF Mulberry and Broad Streets /
last week. He was the recipient Of many l
gifts; Ice cream and cake were served l
in abundance.
here and There
Mrs. Robert ShoclSley and daughters,
Amanda aud lIOberta, Of New Castle
county, spent Sunday with Amanda
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds and
soil Robert, and Miss Agnes Hopkins, 4,
Of Wilmington. spent the weekend with !.
William Clcndaniel who has been
spending the winter months trapping
lnuskrats, on Prime Hook marsh. has
completed the season and returned to
Charles Walker is visiting friends in
Di ytOIi. Ohio.
Lincoln. spent the weekend with Mr.. 4
and Mrs. w. Murphy. d
Mr.. and Mrs. Layton Richards and I
MIR. and Mrs. William Richards visited q
relatives at StOckley on Sunday. q
Mr.: and Mrs. Elmer Messick and {
laughter Janet. visited relatives ut &
Greenwood ON Sunday.
Atr. and Mrs. john Hickman Of Lewes,
lnd Mrs. Scott and son of Carney's
Point. n. j., spent Sunday with Mrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Touring and chill
lien Of Chester. Pa, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. EI1mon Postles and son
)ickiC. Miss Dorothy Postlcs. Of West :
hester, Pa.,-and David POstles. Of New :
castlc. were the guests Of their par
,nts. Mr.. aud Mrs. George POstles over
he Easter holidays.
The following college students aro =
bending the Easter holidays in Milton:
iobcrt Lingo. Kenneth Douglas, Frank
in HaZzard and GaylOn Ross.
Miss Hazel Evans Of leehobOth Beach 4
Mt Monday night with Mr.. and Mrs. {
Miss Dorothy Heed of Chester, Pa, q
vas recent visitor with her parents, d.
ir and Mrs. Earl Heed.
The Chamber of Commerce is now
tartiuE its new year and making q
rive for new mcuIbers.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harold Short OF
Conn, were weekend guests
{ Mrs. Annie l.. Short.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stuchlik of Mil
OF announce the engagement Of their
aughter. Josephine, to Joseph krebs Of
Jew York. The wedding will take place
4 card party will be held at Club ''2G''
~ Ai0Hday eVeIEilIg, sApFil 4, at O'Clock.
admission Soc. There will be tables Of >
Untract and auction bridge, pinochle.
We hundred and Chinese checkers. Your
will be appreciated.
The Misses Phyllis and Martha Wilson 4
'ere Easter guests of their sisters, Mrs.
Gorge ii. TunisOn aud Mrs. n. II. Bra u
Ter. at West Point. N. Y. and while
1ere attended the Hop" at the Acad-
1'hc Bob" Pittards Of Chester. Pa.
Dtnt the Easter holidays with rela-
YES in Milton and Georgetown.
John b. Hazard OF New York and his II
Jn. Frank Hazard, Of Delaware Col
ge spent the Easter holidays with 1
The Misses Virginia and MOllie Haz-
iTd of ArdmOre. Pa. are occupying 1
leir residence at Milton during the
Miss Jane Mathis, of Milton. and
georgetown, spent the Easter vacation
New York City and as guests Of her
Irents at Port Norris, N. J.
Many Of the Milton crowd enjoyed the
aster dance held at the Fire Hall at III
ehObOth on Monday evening. II
Rev. and Mrs. q. S. Ross and son
lylon spent Monday with Virginia rel
ives. Ill
Mr. and Mrs. Charles l.. jackson Wis
I'd friends Ia Bowers Beach and Mag
lila Oh Sunday afternoon.
cViVal Services
Revival services are in progress at
lgrim Holiness Church. under the
ectiOn Of the pastor. Rev. w. J. Cri-
r. Rev. Z. T. Qualls, of Portsmouth;
hio. is the evangelist. His son and
Paul and Mae Qualls.
lVe charge of the music and singing.
.rVices eaclI evening at 1880 O'Clock.
ext Sunday there will Dt services at III
a. ni., 2:30 .. ln. and T.30 D. IN. I'LL
rVlces At Grace Methodist Church
The schedule OF services OH Sunday
Ve been announced as follows:
Church school at 10 a. m. Morning
u ship at II n. m. Sermon by the pass
r. Rev. G. $. Ross. Young Peoples
seting at 7:15 p. m. Evening worship
Jn by the pastor.