Milford chronicle., 1941-11-28
MILTON
A Melcome Rain

fields that there were present great
danger from fires. The earth had
become so dry that those farmers
who had not sown wheat and rye
began to fear that these crops
would not be seeded in time for
sufficient growth to carry them
through the rigors of winter. The
rain on Saturday and Sunday will
allow the seeding and cause the
seeds that have lain dormant in
the earth to sprout Sportsmen,
too, are pleased because their dogs
were unable to trail game in the
woods and fields. consequently
there have been very few rabbits
and quail bagged this season.
Bazaar A Success
The bazaar given in Social Hall
on Friday and Saturday evenings
by the Women's Society of Chris
tian Service combined circles, was
most decided success and very
entertaining. On Friday evening
the ladies sponsored a skit by a
number of young people that was
tops in entertainment On Satur-
day evening the display of old-time
modes of dress was greatly en-
joyed The dresses and accessor-
les were modelled by the ladies of
the church and created much
amusement, especially by the
younger generations. The proceeds
from the affair were more than was
expected and will be applied to
church needs. The ladies wish to
thank all who in any way helped
in making the bazaar the success
it was.
Antiquated- Porch Removed
The old porch fronting the Pal
mer Block, on Federal street, has
been removed by the owner, James
H. Palmer. This is another step |
towards the removal of these un-
slightly structures fronting many |
of our business houses. There are /
a few more left that should be re-
moved.
Robert Wiley, Jr.,
Killed In Accident
Early Sunday morning Robert
Wiley, Jr., age 36 years, of Mil
ton, was killed near Lewes by an
automobile driven by Bradford |
Webb of Milford. Mr.. Wiley had
been visiting in Lewes and was on
his way home, walking the con-
crete highway when struck. He was
taken to the Beebe Hospital, where |
he was pronounced dead by the |
physicians. He leaves his wife and |
two children. aged IL and 10 years,
and his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Rob- |
ert ]. Wiley, of this town.
Coon Dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Steele en-
tertained at raccoon dinner the
following on Wednesday evening of
last week: Walter and Elmer Tru-
lit of Wilmington; Edwin Short of
Milford, Miller Shaw and Robert d.
Lingo of Milton. After the repast
the men went on coon hunt and
bagged II ID coon.
Organ Recital
An organ recital and concert
will be given in Goshen Church on
Wednesday evening, December 8,
at 8 o'clock, under the direction of
G. Roy Mann, teacher of music in
Milton High School. Proceeds from
the recital will benefit the Youth
Fellowship Organization.
Harvest Home
Harvest Home Services will be
held on Sunday morning, November
30, at 10 O'Clock, in Goshen Church,
at which time visiting pastor will
preach and the members of the |
WOman's Society of Christian Ser
vice will bring donations of can
ned fruits and vegetables for the
Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia.
Community Thanksgiving
A community Thanksgiving SER
vice was held Thursday morning of
this week at 10 o'clock in Goshen
Methodist Church. The sermon was
preached by Rev. w. ]. Crider, pas
tor of Pilgrim Holiness Church of
Milton. Revs. Vaughn and Won
Hagel assisted in the services.
Quarterly Conference
The second and third quarterly
conferences of Grace Methodist
Church will be held on Friday eve
ming at 1880 o'clock. Heads of var
ious organizations of the church
are expected to submit written re-
ports of activities and future plans
for their department. The meeting
will be presided over by the super
intendent of the Dover District, DR..
Walter Hearn. Every official of the
church is urged to be present. The
meeting will be held in Social Hall.
Here and There
The Zion Methodist Church will
serve turkey supper at the Cool
spring Community Hall on Decem-
ber 5. We will appreciate the CO.
operation of the public. Price, 60c.
Serving from to 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Truitt of
Wilmington are the proud parents
of 6% pound baby girl, Mary Vir-
ginia. Mrs. Truitt will be remem-
bered as Miss Mary Wilkins of
Milton.
Kenneth Douglas, of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with his par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. William E. Doug
las.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orvil Banning of
Bridgeville, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Banning's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles L. Jackson.
Mrs. Bertha Wilson and grand
daughter, Betty Lou Wilson, of
Cokesbury, spent a few days last
week with Mrs. Eliza Dutton.
Mrs. Harold Clendaniel has op-
ened general store in the build
ing once occupied by the late Del
mar White. Mr.. and Mrs. Clendan-
iel are occupying the White home
stead adjoining the store.
Don't burn the trash in your
back yards-it's dangerous, not