Milford chronicle., 1941-10-31
FRANKFORD


ance Of the 25th anniversary of
the Institution OF the ledge. Mrs.
Marjory Hudson, Noble Grand, an
nounced that Keturah is planning
an all-out rally meeting for Tues
day night, November 4. 1t is ear
nestiy requested that all members
in good standing endeavor to be
present.
Capt. Ebe T. Chandler, one Of our
local octogenarians, quietly OBJ
served his 8Srd birthday on Satur-
day at his home on Main street.
The. Captain is one of the most
active young men in town. Driving
his own car he makes frequent
trips to Philadelphia, and annually
spends a good part of the winter
in Florida, driving there and re-
turning alone. Capt. Chandler was
recently the recipient Of the Safe
Drivers reward awarded annually
by one Of the major casualty insur
ance companies to patrons who
have been protected by their insur-
ance without having a claim enter
ed against the policy. For several
consecutive years the Captains
ability has been recognized in like
manner.
Miss Jane Elizabeth (Bette)
Hudson, second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Mordecai H. Hudson, on
Reed street, celebrated her 18th
birthday on. Tuesday, the 28th.
Bette was graduated from the John
M. Clayton High School last May,
and at present is engaged as as
sistant to Mrs. Stella B. Long in
that schools cafeteria.
In honor of the 47th anniversary
Of their marriage, splendid por-
trait of Mr.. and. Mrs. William A.
Gum, Jr,, appeared on page Of
the Journal-Every Evening last
Saturday. The Sunday Star, Della
wares only Sunday paper, also
carried a brief news item in tribute
to these good citizens. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gum were married at Selby-
Vile on October rs, 1894. Both are
fer1mer Delaware educators, and
Mr.. Gum is retired mail carrier.
They have four grown children and
six grandchildren
On Thursday evening, the Sussex
County Laymen's League held its
annual dinner in the RehobOth
school. Members of the Sussex P.
e. clergy and interested laymen
we're honored by the presence OF,
the Rt. Rev. Arthur McKinstry,
Bishop OF. Delaware, at the banquet
which was served by ladies of the
Guild.
At a public vendue last Saturday
afternoon, antiques and other
household goods from the home of
Mrs. John H. Layton, on Main
street, were disposed of to the
highest bidder.
Mrs. Paul O'Neil. of Trenton, N.
j., is spending a fortnight at The
Manse on Thatcher street, with her
son-in-law, daughter, and grand
daughter, the Rev. L. Rodney Boaz,
Mrs. Boaz, and infant, Judith Mar
lynne.
Mrs. James B. Hudson, of near
town, has recently purchased the
Hudson property and residence on
Thatcher street, at present occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon o.
Murray and family.
On Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles,
Ellis entertained with a wild duck
dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Out
ten of Millsboro, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward, Savage, State Representative
and Mrs. Levi t. Bunting and two
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dewitt Rog-
.ers and daughter, Miss Virginia
Rogers, have returned to their
home on Thatcher street from a
visit to Mrs. Rogers sister and
family in the Catskills, and to their
son and brother, John d. Rogers,
Jr., in Upper Sinclair, ". j., where
he is engaged in defense work.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Frank Dukes
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Bunting in Days
boro.
Mrs. Mary E. Tingle has return
ed home from a weeks visit with
friends in other parts of the state.
Milton Long, who is regularly
employed aboard an oil tanker,
spent the week end with his par
ents on Carey street.
On Sunday morning, Mr.. Ivanhoe
Willis, of Wilmington, State Secre-
tary Of the Anti-Saloon League Of
Delaware, was the speaker at the
morning services in the Methodist
Church.
Mrs. Herman B. Gray, Jr., and
daughter, Patricia Ann, spent part
OF last week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank H. Hickman.
Mrs. Topp M. Heath spent a few
days last week visiting her cou-
sins, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant F. WILDER,
in Beverly Hills, Pa.
Last Wednesday evening the re-
Gently elected officers of Fidelity
Lodge, l. o. o. F., were duly in
stalled by Magistrate Leroy H.
Ryan, district Deputy Grand Mas
ter for Sussex County, and staff.
The retiring Noble Grand is H. Ell
wood Hancock, new Noble Grand
is Curtis Steen of Dagsboro; vice.
grand, c. Grise McCabe of Selby-
vile; treasurer, Francis M. Gum,
Bird, of FrankfOrd; secretary, Hail
Bennett, and Chaplain, the Rev. L.
Rodney Boaz.
The ladies of the Frankford
Chapter of the American Red Cross
meet in the Fire-house every We'd
nesday afternoon to do Red Cross
sewing and other work.
On Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin
c. Hudson, accompanied by their
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. William r.
Taylor, enjoyed a motor trip to
Baltimore, Md, Gettysburg, Pa,
and State Hospital, Md, where
they called upon Mr.. James Nc
Cahn : of Riahnn,riIIn n for...o ~.