Milford chronicle., 1941-09-12
GEORGETOWN
Wilson ReanIon

NccCouudALo OA tud lal6 GeOr8e
Washington and Margaret Ruth
Wilson, for many years residents
at the corner OF North King and
East Cedar streets, this city, was
held at the Spears Pavilion at
Oak Orchard last Sunday afternoon
with 64 clansmen present Because
of the fact that many of the des-
cendants are extensive broiler
growers, especially in the southern
part Of the county, and the day be-
ing one of the hottest Of the sum
mer, they were compelled to re-
main at home to watch their
fi0cks.
With Mrs. Kennard Price, of
Smyrna, the president, presiding,
the afternoon meeting was opened
with the Lords prayer, led by Ev-
erett West of Frankford. The group
then joined in singing God Bless
America" The memorial service
was in charge of Luther T. Cal
houn, first vice president of Bridge
Vile, who furnished a sound sys-
tenn and also donated a set piece of
flowers surrounded with ever
green's. The flowers were so ar
ranged that the world Wilson"
appeared in the center. At the close
of the exercises the flowers were
carried and placed on the graves of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. George
Washington Wilson in Union ceme-
terry, here.
The secretary and treasurer, 0s-
car S. Wilson, of Georgetown, gave
his report, followed by the report
of the historian, Lannis Wilson of
Smyrna.
Mrs. Addie West, of Frahkford,
presented a gift to Charles West,
OF Clarksville, as being the Oldest
member present. He declined to
accept, he said, since he received
it last year and requested that it
be presented to John L. Wilson, of
Georgetown, who is 81 years old,
and was the next Oldest person
present.
Mr.. West is S5 years old. She also
presented TO little Jack Short, Is.
months-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Short, corner East Market
and South King streets, this city, a
present, but in view of the fact that
Jack last year received the prize
for being the youngest member
present, then three months ole, his
parents declined to accept it in his
behalf, and elected to have it given
to the next youngest. which was
little Una Lee West, three-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. West OF
Frankford.
The nominating committee con-
sisted of Mrs. Lille Davis, of near
Clarksville; Mrs. Maggie M. King,
Mrs. Annie Wilson, Charles S. Cal
houn, Georgetown; Alton Wilson,
Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Norman West,
Frankford, R. d. They made their
report of the officers chosen for the
year, and upon motion of Luther T..
Calhoun, of Bridgeville, the follow
ing were elected: Honorary presi-
dent, John L. Wilson, Georgetown;
honorary vice president, Charles
West, Clarksville; president, Mrs.
Kennard Price, Smyrna; first vice
president, Mrs. John M. Hudson,
Dagsboro; second vice president,
Mrs. Annie Wilson, Georgetown;
secretary and treasurer, Oscar S.
Wilson, Georgetown; historian,
Lannis Wilson, Smyrna. Mrs.
Price, the president, named the
following as the recreation COM
mittee for next year: Mrs. Verde
West, wife of Norman West, of
Clarksville; Mrs. Maggie M. King,
Mrs. Ida May Green, wife of Ed
ward B. Green, Georgetown; Mrs.
Florence Wilson, wife of Marshall
Wilson, Milton; Mrs. Lille Davis,
wife of Samuel Davis, Clarksville,
and Mrs. Price of Smyrna.
Mrs. Margaret Short, wife of
Charles Short, Market and King
streets, this city, was chosen to
conduct the memorial service next
year.
Following the business session,
the entertainment committee took
charge with Mrs. Mae West, wife
of William Charles West, of Frank
ford, in charge.
Mrs. West had the clansmen
guessing as to many riddles she
asked. She also put on a balloon
blowing contest for which a prize
was given. Those participating
were Alton Wilson, Baltimore; Lu-
ther T. Calhoun, Bridgeville; Clar-
ence Wilson, Delmar; Marshall
Wilson, Milton. Luther T. Calhoun,
Bridgeville, was the winner. Mrs.
West also put on a bean contest in
whichshe scattered many on the
pavilion floor and a number to
conduct a race to see who could
pick up the most.
Mrs. Phyllis West, wife of Nor
man West, near Frankford, gave
two readings, Il Just Couldn't Help
Laughing" and Daddy and a Lit
tie Boy"
Music was furnished by the
Broadkiln Revelers consisting of
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Wilson and
George Forst, of Milton. Also sing
ing by Alena and Grace West of
near Frankford.
At the close of the exercises a
group photograph was taken as
well as the flowers donated by Mr..
Calhoun. Charles West, of Clarks-
vile, and John L. Wilson of George
town, hel dthe set piece for the
photographs. During the memorial
exercise, John L. Wilson and his
nephew, Charles Wilson, of Ell
lendale, two of the oldest Wilson's
present, lifted the curtain from the
flowers while the group stood in
silent prayer for one minute.
The Sunday following Labor Day
of each year was fixed as the date
for the reunion. Since the last
day of August next year falls on
Monday and Labor Day will be the