Milford chronicle., 1941-01-31
HARRINGTON

Mrs. Henry S. lOtwell celebrated
her 18th birthday anniversary lasl
Sunday at her home on Dormar
street, with turkey dinner. The
guests included her children, who
are Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Larosch Of
Wilmington; Mrs. Clinton Shockley
and son of Chester. Mr.. and Mrs,
Robert Friedel an ddaughter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Swain of Phila-
delphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Adkins
Of this city.
The Harrington New Century Club
held its regular meeting on Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Fred s. Bailey,
second vice president in the chair.
The meeting opened with music and
salute to the flag after which Mrs.
L. T. Jones read the club collect.
After some discussion was held on
the Red Cross sewing and knitting
projects It was announced that the
time and place of the meeting will
be announced later. The subject for
the afternoon was American
Youth" and was in charge of Mrs.
A. 3. Parsons, Mrs. E. A. Smith,
Mrs. C. s. Morris and Mrs. w. S.
Smith. Mrs. Parsons opened her
program with a song by the club.
She then gave a splendid introduce
tory paper on Youth" Readings
were then given by Mrs. Morris on
children, What To Do With Them
After School," and Mrs. Ralph Perry
on children" Mrs. ]. M. Darbie
gave two violin solos, "The Old Re-
frain" and "Smilin' Thru" She was
accompanied at the piaon by Mr..
Darbie. The speaker of the after
noon was E. Paul Burkholder, wide
ly known Delaware speaker, who is
connected with the State Board of
Education. Mr.. Burkholder discuss
ed many phases of the youth Of to-
day, leaving with the club members
much food for serious thought on
the subject. During the social hour
refreshments were served.
The regular meeting of the Ever
Ready Glass of Asbury Church, was
held in the Collins Building on Mon
day night, when the president, Mrs.
Catherine Hickman, presided at the
business session. Arrangements
were completed whereby a member
of the class will be committee OF
one to supply flowers to the church |
for each Sunday in the year, a !
schedule covering the entire year
was arranged and will be placed in !
a convenient spot Of the church. Due
to the illness of Mrs. Clarence |
there was no report from |
a flower committee that did some |
good work around the holiday sea-
son. Mrs. w. T. Camper had charge |
Of the program during the social
hour which included some games.
readings by Mrs. w. W. Sharp and a
duet by Mrs. Lillian Camp and Miss
Della Ryan.
An early morning chimney fire [
spread sparks on the roof of Mrs.
ManoIia Mick on Ward street one
LAY last week, which later ignited
the roof. Slight damage occurred
before the local firemen arrived and
soon extinguished the blaze. The
property is owned by Sapp and
Brown. This was the ninth alarm
since the first of the year.
Asbury Methodist Church
Robert Z. Green, Minister
Church school 0:45 a. m.
Rsing your Bible and study one
lf the great truths from the Book
lf Books. Glasses, for every age with
worship services.
Morning worship II o'clock.
Special music by senior choir.
Sermon subject, Bread from the
Fathers House"
Junior Asburian service $3.50 p. m.
IN Collins Educational Building.
Miss Oda Baker, supervisor.
Youth service 6: 80 p. M. in Christ
Chapel. Chas. Townsend will con-
luct the service.