Milford chronicle., 1941-07-25
FREDERICK

spected citizens, John Palmer
passed away on Sunday mornin
after an illness of several day.
His end was as peaceful and tran
gull as his life. Almost his las
words were expressions of his faitl
as he awaited the call of the Mas
ter. He was good Christian. H
was a retired farmer and succeed
ed Mr.. Kirk as sexton of Trinit
Methodist Church of which he wa
a member. He was affectionatel
known as ''Uncle John" and wa
loved by young and old. He wa
always present at the church ser
vices in his accustomed place, an
carried the riches of God within
himself He was S5 years of ag
and is survived by his wife, ;
daughter, Mrs. Lucille Kelley, o
Philadelphia; three sons, Charles
Palmer, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Boone
Palmer of Wilmington, and Melvin
Palmer of Frederick. At this writ
ing preparation are being made to
hold the services in Trinity Church
with Rev. N. C. Benson, a former
pastor, and Rev. Harry Conner Off
ciating. Interment at Barratts
Chapel cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bowdon
spent the weekend in Seaford.
Mrs. Sophie Wigglesworth, Lew
is Springer and Roy Briggs of Bel
lefonte, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Briggs.
Joy Boone has returned from
spending a week in Wilmington.
The Laws Home Demonstration
Club with the help Of the All Club
made a canvass for old aluminium
to help the U. S. Government.
Mrs. Laura Voshell passed away
on July IA of a complication of
diseases after an illness of three
months. Mrs. Voshell was the wife
of the late Emory Voshell, who at
one time operated the Brick Hotel
on the corner of Front and Mar
ket streets. She was devoted to her
home and found great pleasure in
tending her flower garden with
her only daughter. She lived quiet
ly and had the respect of the COM
munity. She is survived by her
sons, Hober Voshell of Philadel-
phia and Elmer of Frederick; one
daughter, Miss Rachel Voshell.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday afternoon at the Rogers
Funeral Home and attended by
many friends. Interment was made
at Barratt's cemetery.
Miss Rachel Voshell is spending
two weeks with her brother, HON.
er in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Williamson
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Hamilton
of Camden, N. J., were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fish
er.
Miss Bessie Emerson spent last
Sunday with Mrs. Annie B. Har-
rington.
Mrs. Laura Frazier returned
from the Milford Memorial Hospi-
tai, July IA. At the present time
she is in the care of nurse, Mrs.
Howard Wix, at the latter's home.
The ice cream festival, sponsor
ed by Trinity Sunday school on
the bank lawn on Friday evening,
was a great success. The fine CO.
operation of the community result
ed in a social and profitable eve
ming. The sales amounted to $3.50.
Next Monday evening, July 28,
there will be meeting of the Sun
day scohol board at 1880 o'clock.
Mrs. Everett w. Wilson, former
ly of town, who now resides in
Wilmington, was given a birthday
dinner by Mrs. Rachel Chambers
of Dover, on Saturday, The guests
were Mrs. Annie C. Boone, Mrs.
Dorothy Hyler, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Flanagan, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Boone, Everett Wilson, Clarence
Jester, Joseph Haley. The table was
gracefully decorated with dwarf
gladiolis of many colors and fav-
ors to match. All had a most en-
joyable time.
Mrs. Charles Spencer and daugh-
ters have opened up their summer
home at "The Spencer Farms"
Mrs. Clarence Howard and
daughter Theresa Ann of Mill
brook, N. Y, are guests of Mrs.
Howard's brother, Victor Warren
and family.
Next Sundays worship service
will be the last until September 1,
as the minister, Rev. Harry Con-
ner, has been granted a months
vacation. Sunday school will be
held as usual.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Garbutt of
Dover, Thomas Garbutt of Fort du-
Pont were guests of Mrs. Ira Gar
butt on Sunday.
Mrs. Jerome Frampton and
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jerome
Frampton, of fredericksburg. Md,
were guests of Mrs. Edith B. Mel
win last week. Mrs. Melvin return
ed home with them for the week.
end.
]. II. M. Darbie of Harrington,
has accepted the position of prin-
cipal of the Frederick School.
He has taught for the past nine
years in Harrington and has also
been active in church and civic
work there. He plans to move his
family, his wife and son, here on
September 1.
Ruth Ann Stevenson and Emma
Catherine Slaughter went to Camp
Otonka, Dagsboro, last Saturday to
spend the week there. This is Ruth
AIMS third year and Emma Gather
ines second year at this delight
full spot.
Dicky Gordon has been quite
sick but is better at this writing.
Senator and Mrs. ]. B. Hend-
ricks spent the weekend at their
cottage at Rehoboth.