Milford chronicle., 1941-03-07
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We were surprised on Friday NOR
ming TO see that a heavy snow haC
Fallen during the night 1t drifteC
and was a blizzard before nigh
came on, The average level would
have been around 12 inches Of snow
BY Saturday noon the sun appeared
and continued to be cold until Sun
day when the temperature moder-
ated. The snow is still on the ground
bat unless another snow comes, 1t
soon will disappear.
Coal and feed merchants have
been busy delivering their produce
to those in need, poultrymen and
others.
lirs, Isaac L. Bennett has return
ed from visit with her daughter.
Mrs. ernest Lathbury in Philadel-
phia. On March 2, Mrs. Mary Bennett
observed her birthday. Congratula-
lions were extended over the tele-
phone, due to the heavy snowfall,
the roads being blocked.
The Womans Christian Temper
ance Union met with Mrs. Emma
McCabe on Monday night An inter-
esting meeting was held, having as
their subject, Frances Willard,
whose heavenly birthday was in Feb
rnaly.
Capt. and Mrs. viii Evans motor
ed here from their home in Brook
lyn, n. Y. and visited their parents,
Capt and Mrs. Alonzo Fl. Evans.
They encountered the snow blizzard
on Friday morning as they left for
New York Upon reaching Stockley
the car slsidded and turned over with
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans receiving some
bruises and shock. They returned
to the home. OF Capt. and Mrs. Evans
until Saturday afternoon when they
started out again. This time they
took the train which was hours be-
hind its regular schedule. We hope
they arrived home safely.
Business transactions and devo-
lions OF the official board and Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
held their monthly meeting in the
Sunday school rooms of Bethel Meth
odist Church on Tuesday night of
this week The hostess for the re-
freshments were Mrs. Jennie Par
sons and Mrs. Adella Holt.
Ne hope Mrs Eta Willis has ina
proved in health due to her recent
illness. AS she is a reader of the
Chronicle we extend our sincere
wishes for her recovery.
Charlie Holloway is recovering
from severe cold.
William H. Belts Is becoming
more helpless, and is being nlirsed
by his wife, Mrs. Belts.
Mrs. Georgia Richards has been
sick with stomach trouble during
the past week. At the present time
she is improving slowly.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Richards of
Millsboro, visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Mcfarland on
Sunday They called on their aunt
and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Bur
bage. who accompanied them to the
home of the McFarlands where they |
spent Sunday afternoon at dinner.
Andrew Mcfarland, Jr., who holds a
position in Philadelphia, visits his |
parents here from time to time.
Herbert Daisey who holds po-
sition in Norfolk. Va, spent from |
Saturday until Tuesday with his
vile, Mrs. Eva Daisey and their three
sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hearn mo-
tored to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. |
Louis Lathbury on Thursday for a
visit on that day. Louis Lathbury is
very i'll, but we hope for his recov-
cry IN the near future.
There will be Sunday school at
Bethel Methodist Church on Sunday
morning. Preaching services on Sum
day night, conducted by Rev. j. 3.
Parker, following Epworth League
at GAS O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cannon and
two children of Wilmington have
been spending a few days with their
mother, Mrs. Elsie Hickman. Mrs
Hickman is recovering from erisep-
lies of her arm, being treated by DR..
Peebe at the Beebe Hospital at
Lewes once a week.
The young people have enjoyed the
snow by shedding.
Rev. +. @. Hallman of Laurel
conducted the funeral services of
John Pusey, held at Bethel on Tues
U1y dAlCinOO1 n uuels Iuc 1Sttol
Mile of the Way" was rendered by
Mrs. Marian Cannon and daughter,
Norma Cannon.
Owing to the severe snow storm
which so effectively tied up traffic
over the weekend the program of
evangelism at the Christian Church
was moved forward one week. The
"Junior Missionary Organization"
will conduct the worship service on
next Sunday evening, with Bobbie
Wharton as leader The sermon will
be addressed to the children. The
subject being Building the Church I
Through Teaching The morning
subject will be "The Inevitable Har-
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