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Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
SHAWNEE CLUB

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
ton Club will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Clarence Calhoun on Friday,
February IA, for an all day meeting,
starting at 10:S0 a. m. At noon there
will be covered dish luncheon.
Mrs. John Huff and Mrs. Truitt
Webb will give a demonstration on
Home Made Garments With a Ready
Made Look" Will all who are inter-
Iested in this demonstration, please
bring the following: a upper, scis-
sors, needle, thimble, tape measure,
a button, 4 snap. piece Of bias
tape and a scrap of plain muslin and
a scrap Of figured muslin.
Will all members who have quilt
blocks please bring them to this
meeting? Also, do not forget your
silyerware, dishes and a covered
dish
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
PALMER HOME TO SHARE
IN INCOME OF ESTATE

The Palmer Home for the Aged at
Dover will be benefited by trust
fund established by the late William
S. Vaux, Pennsylvania architect.
The home, which was designed in
1906 by Mr.. Vaux and is sponsored
by the Society of Kings Daughters,
is to have a one-tenth share of the
income Of the $345,O0O trust accord
ing to an adjudication given in
Montgomery County, Pa, Orphans
Court last week.
Under provisions of the will, the
residue was to continue in trust
at the death of beneficiaries, and
income was to be divided into ten
equal parts, to be distributed to four
institutions and charitable groups.
The Dover society is supported by
private contributions and appropri-
ations from the state and commun-
itV
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES

Christian Science Church Service
Report for Sunday, February 8, 1941.
Subject: SPIRIT.
Golden Text: Galatians 5:25-If
we live in the Spirit, let us also walk
in the Spirit.
A Bible Citation from the Lesson
Sermon: Ephesians 5:1,S,10-Be ye
therefore followers of God, as dear
children; 8. For ye were sometimes
darkness, but now are ye light in the
Lord: walk as children of light: 10.
Proving what is acceptable unto the
Lord.
Correlative from the Textbook,
Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy:
Spiritual sense is a conscious, con-
slant capacity to understand God. 1t
shows the superiority of faith by
works over faith in words. Its ideas
are expressed only in IN ew
and these are interpreted
by the translation of the spiritual
original into the language which hu-
man thought can comprehend. he
and proof of Christianity
are discerned by spiritual sense.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
harles McCurdy, Of Williamsburg

Charles McCurdy, of Williamsburg
Va, was the weekend guest of Miss
Ruth Anne Holzmueller.
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Mrs. Edwin d. Steele, of Newark
arrived on Friday to be the week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. l. Dolphus
Short.
Billy Boldly, who was operated
upon at the Milford Memorial Hos
pital on Monday for mastoids, is do
ing very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin L. Fisher re-
turned to Milford on Thursday of
last week after a pleasant trip by
boat to Havana, Cuba.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall of near
town, left on Monday for Florida,
where they will spend the next two
months in Miami and st. Petersburg.
-
Mrs. Paul v. Mckay, of Montgom-
cry, w. Va, has been the guest OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
J. H0lzmueller. She returned to her
home on Monday after spending a
week here.
Miss Connie Headley of Wayne,
Pa, who was the guest of Miss Mil
dred Hammond last week, left Sat
urday for BridgeVille, where she
spent the weekend with Miss Betty
Newton. The girls returned to Wo-
mems College, Newark on Monday.
Sailing from Baltimore at six on
Tuesday evening were DR.. and Mrs.
5. M. D. Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Donnan Holzmueller, DR.. and Mrs.
Walter L. Grier and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Carter of Lewes. They will
90 to Florida for different length
1isits.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
New Century Club

The Senior and Junior Girl Re-
serves of Milford were present at the
Milford New Century Club for the
meeting on Monday and supplied a
part of the program. Also present
was Miss Marjorie Starkweather,
secretary of the District of Della
ware Y. w. C. A. The younger group
had a candle light service, led by
Joyce Wilkins and Rachel Davis, and
four members of the senior group
stated the aims and purposes of the
organization. The program closed
with a poem, Look at This Day."
read by Florence Pearce. The other
girls taking part were Doris Sock
rider, president, Kitty Derrickson
and Mildred Derrickson. Janis Saw
age, the president, and about thirty
girls took part in the lighted ritual,
which emphasized the three sides of
the Y. W. G. A. insignia-the tri-
angle-body, mind and spirit. This
followed the regular business meet
ing Of the club, presided over by the
president, Mrs. G.. Marshall Town
send. Mrs. Wilson s. Vinyard, the
club director, gave an informative
report of the meeting of the State
Board of Federated Clubs, which
was held in Dover last month. A
change in the calendar was mem
toned. March 8 will be Legislative
Day for which Mrs. Clement Nutter
will be chairman. The program
committee will supply a program for
February II which will be announc-
ed next week. On Monday the an
niversary luncheon of the club will
be served in Odd Fellows Hall at
one o'clock by the Order of Rebek-
abs. During these two weeks when
there will be no meeting the club
rooms are being painted, and will be
ready for the meeting on February
II. Every member will want to be
present then to see the new deco
rltiOns.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
s31,7O5 is COLLECTED
BY STATE LIQUOR BOARD

Collections of the Delaware Liquor
Commission during January totalled
$31,795.1S, compared with S66,274.S6
for December, and $S2,663.14. for
January, 1910, Richard T. Cam, ex-
ecutive secretary, announced last
Saturday.
OF the January total, SIS, 9,154.72
was deposited in the state treasury
and $2,640.46 was placed in the re-
payment fund. These amounts COM
pare with 2,259.7S deposited in the
treasury and $403.S6 placed in the.
repayment fund in January, 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
JACK BENNY AND FRED ALIENS
sLOVE THY NEIGHBOR" AT THE
REESE THEATRE, FEB. 10 AND II
Gary Cooper In "The Westerner" On
February 12 and 13

More and more Delaware and
Maryland theatre fans are appreci-
ating the new super projection equip
ment recently installed by the Reese
Theatre. The management of this
popular theatre reports that numer-
'ldNs letters have -beeRsreeeiKed laud=
ing the projection qualities as well
as the new filter system eliminating
eye strain.
For this Friday and Saturday, Feb
ruary z and s, Warner Bros. present
-Four Mothers" with the Lane Sis
ters. To please the western fans,
Monogram presents their latest wes-
tern combination in "The Range Bus
ters." To miss this all family show
is to miss one of the best weekend
shows of the season.
Everybody has been waiting for
the merry fun festival of the radio
rivals, Love Thy Neighbor" with
Jack Benny, Fred Allen, and Roches-
ter. The Reese Theatre presents this
outstanding entertainment funfest
on Monday and Tuesday, February
10 and IL.
According to the management, the
Reese Theatre has received many
requests for 1.-THE Westerner," the
latest Gary Cooper starring vehicle.
To please its many patrons an ad-
vertisement in this newspaper lists
this United Artists hit, as appearing
at this theatre Wednesday and
Thursday, February IL and 13.
The complete weekly program and
coming attractions at the Reese The
atre may be found in a special dis
play advertisement in this newspa-
per.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
MIZPAH CIRCLE TO
GIVE NOVEL SUPPER

Friday, February IA, at 6 o'clock,
the members of the Mizpah Circle of
the Presbyterian Church, will en-
deavor to increase their exchequer
by serving a Penny Supper" This
novel affair is open to the public. A
large variety of food will be offered
for sale in the popular cafeteria
style at the price of penny per
spoonful. A complete meal can be
obtained very reasonably. Don't miss
this supper! 1t promises to be a
grand affair. What better way could
YOU enjoy Valentine Day?
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
LATE DISCIPLES CLASS NOTES

The members of the Late Disciples
Sunday school class of the Calvary
Methodist Church met at the home of
Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan on January
IA, with very good attendance. At
ter the business meeting several
very interesting games were played.
Little Miss Frances Ann Miller sang
a solo which received much applause.
At late hour delicious ice cream
and cake were served.
The class meets at the home of
Mrs. Doris Kemp next Tuesday, Feb
ruary IL. We hope all will try and
be there as there will be quite lot
OF business. One of the main things
Will be the planning of the annual
BANQUET for the Sunshine and Bro
therhood classes to be held on Feb
ruary 2S. We will need the help of
all.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
WELCOMES CONSULS

John Evans Abbott, who is asso-
ciated with the Museum of Modern
Art in New York, assisted in receiv-
ing at the reception given on We'd
nesday, January 20, at the museum
honoring the consuls of several Lat
countries. The reception
was arranged by members of the
ball committee for the Fiesta Pan
American to be held on Monday, Feb
ruary 10, in the Waldorf-Astoria in
New York for the benefit of the
Goddard Neighborhood Center.
Mr.. Abbott is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. g. d. Abbott of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
Eight Trained Nurses
Will Serve In Army
lCOntInuso from ms. fass,

Seven of the nurses who have en-
listed in the army are graduates of
the Delaware Hospital School Of
Nursing, Wilmington; the other is
from the Kent General Hospital, Do
YER
They are: Peggy Carbaugh, Thel-
ma Hopkins and Sarah Clifton, all
stationed at Fort Monmouth, N. j.;
Madeline Fields and Josephine Kelly
at Camp Upton, N. Y; Bertha Mellon
and Elizabeth McKelvey, together
with Elizabeth Records of Dover, at
Fort Hancock, N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
BALKS JAIL BREAK

In order to prevent any one from
smuggling knives, chisels, small
saws or any other instrument where
BY inmates in the Sussex county
prison might come into possession
of them and break out, the Levy
Court Commissioners has purchased
a metal detector. The detector can
be moved to different parts of the
prison, and cost $1,675.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
Milford Grange Notes

There was good attendance at
the Grange last Saturday night. An
invitation from Diamond State
Grange Of Stanton, was extended to
Milford Grange to attend their meet
ing on Wednesday, February 19.
Mrs. Frank Austin was reported
having been sick.
Mr.. Alcott gave an interesting talk
on disqualification Insurance" Next
Saturday evening, Mrs. A. e. Num-
will have charge of the Lecturer
Hour. The business meeting will
start promptly at 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
u of D Alumni To Hold
Reunion February %
CcOntinuod from FIRST Passl

campus, last Mays reunion, and last
seasons football games. Coach Will
liam Murray will discuss the ath-
letic films.
A social hour, with no special
events arranged, will be held from
to p. M, and after the dinner,
a swimming meet in Taylor gymna-
sium will conclude the days activi-
ties. Delaware will meet Rider Col
lege at $3.50 o'clock.
The reunion committee is headed
by George F. Anderson, assisted. by J.
Alex Crothers, F. Allyn Cooch, How
ard p. Young and Robert w. Ely.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
F. F. A. NEWS

The Milford F. f. A. Chapter en-
tertained the members of the Mil
ton Chapter last Monday evening at
the Milford High School,
The two chapters played basket
ball. The Milton team won the game
by, a score of rs to IS.
After the evenings entertainment
Ice cream sandwiches were served
On February "a, the Milton boys
will be hosts to the members Of the
Mispillion Chapter.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
MIR. AND MRS. HOWARD HUDSON
CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hudson, of
Milford, quietly observed their fif-
tieth wedding anniversary at their
farm home here Tuesday evening,
February.4. 4. Visiting with them and
their daughters, Rachel and Anna
Mae, were their other children as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Lester p.
Hudson of Wilmington and Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard j. Hudson and son of
Frederica.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
YOUTH FINED 500 AND COSTS

Mackey Bass, IS years old, Mil
ford, was fined S100 and costs, with
the alternative of serving four
months in the Kent county Jail, by
Judge John P. LeFevre in Court of
Common Pleas this week. The boy
pleaded guilty to a charge of i'm
proper conduct toward a 1S-year-old
Milford girl.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
High School 'Ag' Dept.
Holds Dairy Classes
lcontlnuea ifom I1rs. FaEel

The farmers present last Tuesday
evening were: Douglas Fry, Jack
Hamilton, H. r. Lemex, Watson
Shew. George Simpson, B. c. Deputy,
Preston Kenton, Mr.. CoverdaIe, Mr..
Warnock, Arthur W. Davis, John
Henry Moore, John Henry Moore, Jr.
Davis Watson, William M. Watson,
Frank Vibbert, Lawrence Isaacs, Mr..
Argo, Davis Watson, A. W. Davis,
L. H. Moore and son.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
WEDDINGS
CALLAWAY SWAIN

On Saturday evening, February l.,
1941; Mrs. Ada B. Galloway and ia
cob Swain, both of Harrington, were
united in marriage at the parsonage
of the Asbury Methodist Church in
Harrington, by the Rev. Robert E.
Green. After wedding trip, Mr.. and
Mrs. Swain will reside on Fleming
street, Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
MONROE MITCHELL

AT Laurel on the night of January
28, Miss Dorothy Lee Monroe,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Fulton
Monroe and Martin Henry Mitchell,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy M. Mitchell,
both of Laurel, were married by the
Rev. e. C. Hallman.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
MORGAN ; TOWNSEND

Miss Helen Jane Morgan, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Morgan and
Elisha William Townsend, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Townsend,
both of Frankford were married at
Frankford on the night of January
80 by the Rev. John A. Clark.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
MOTHERS AND FATHERsl

Figures obtained from 33 states
show that 157 children were injured
last year by playing with blasting
caps. lfoIsa
If your home is near a stone quar-
ry, construction work or other places
where dynamite is used, teach your
children the dangers of blasting caps
Show them what they look like, and
impress on them that the small cyl
inders are deadly!
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
GRnFF WARREN

Miss Rose Winfred Croft and Rob-
ert Henry Warren, both of Milford,
were married in Milford on the af-
ternoon of January 26 by the Rev.
Charles w. Baker of the Milford Pill
grim Holiness Church.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
WAINWRIGHT BOOKER

Miss Mildred Elizabeth VAIN
wright, of Frederick, and Earl Ma
gee Booker, of Lewes, were married
in Milford on the night of January
25 by the Rev. M. E. Hungerford,
pastor of Calvary Methodist Church.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
HORSEMAN : GREEN

Miss Grace Horseman, daughter of
the late William Horseman, of Lau-
rel, and Silas Emmett Green, son of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Sila Green, of
Seaford, were married on the after
noon of January 26 at Laurel by the
Rev L. E. Werner.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

CHILDREN UNDER Is years of
age and people 65 years old or older
are the most likely to be struck
down and killed by automobiles, the
Delaware Safety Council reports.
OF all the traffic victims in these
age groups, six out of 10 are pedes-
trians. This means that youngsters
don't realize the dangers of street
traffic, and that elderly people, be-
cause of poor eyesight or infirmity,
are unable to. avoid the hazards.
Persons of these ages should be
careful when crossing the
street. Others should help protect
them from harm.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

The Millwood Home Demonstra-
,tiOn Club will have a card and
checker party on Thursday after
noon, February 13, at 1 80 o'clock in
the Millwood Community Hall. Re-
freshments and prizes. Admission,
25c. You are urged to come.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
TYRRELT : sEELY

Miss Evelyn Elizabeth Tyrrell,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lew A.
Tyrrell of Ellendale and Joseph
Frederick Seely, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Dean Seely, of Greenwood,
were married at Wesley Methodist
parsonage, Georgetown, last Friday
afternoon at o'clock by the Rev.
Omar e. Jones.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Have you ever attended a Penny
Supper?" Don't miss the opportun-
ityl The Mizpah Circle of the Pres
byterian Church is having one on
Friday evening, February IA, at 6
o'clock. in the church. Everyone is
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

/.
We of the New Century
Club. 1t will be the
l beginning .6f the
forty-third, year of its existence,
a record filled with high ideal
and worthwhile endeayors. It
has been a society to which has
belonged the women Of Milford
who lived up to these ideals and
who gave some of their best ef-
forts to promote the club. Many
Of them are no longer here, but
those living are carrying on
Just as the pioneer women did.
This year the party viii be held
in the new hall recently built
for the Order of Odd Fellows,
and the luncheon, as part Of the
party, and an important part,
will be served by the Rebekahs.
Guests from all clubs in the state
have been invited and a large
number have accepted. The state
president, Mrs. J. Paul Green, of.
Wilmington. will be the special
guest, as well as the county vice
presidents, Mrs. Thomas d.
Myerea, of Newark, Mrs. ]. Allen
Frear Of Dover and Mrs. ]. Rob-
ert West of Georgetown. Mrs.
Thomas Davis is the hostess.
Mrs. Davis r. Grier, chairman of
music for the club, has secured
Frances Sheridan Haut, of New
ark, for the guest soloist and the
entertainer for the afternoon,
Dorothy Waldo Phillips, of
Lansdowne, will be presented by
Mrs. Frank E. Conlin, the chair
man of program. DR.. M. Dalema
Draper will be toastmistress,
carrying on in a novel way her
presentation of speakers. Mrs.
Melvin Wheatley of Lincoln will
give the invocation. 1t all sounds
we'll planned and the. afternoon
will be another milestone for one
Of the outstanding clubs.
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The monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of Memorial
Hospital will take place on We'd
nesday afternoon, February 10,
at three. The meeting will be
held in the hospital. The i'm
portant business for the after
noon is the election of officers
for the coming year. Everyone is
urged to be present.
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On Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry vihyard had family dinner
in celebration of their fiftieth
wedding anniversary. The cele-
bration was delayed for the date
Of their wedding was January 20.
The delay took nothing away
from the pleasure Of the day for
the guests who were Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson M. Vinyard, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. B. Vinyard, Mrs. Will.
liam H. Gross. and Mrs. Laurine
Gates, of Haverford, Mrs. Bessie
Scott and Harry vinyard, Jr.
Absent for this nice affair was
George vinyard, the second son,
Who is employed at New Albany,
indiana.
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The Business Girls Club held
business meeting on Monday
vening at the home of Mrs. J.
lynn Pratt. At that time officers
we're elected for the year. They
we're las follows: President, Miss
'heltna Jewell; vice president,
frs. Joseph Isaacs; secretary,
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

MOTORISTS! The National Safe
ty Council says that 60 per cent of
all traffic deaths occur during dusk
and darkness, although traffic is
lighter than in the daytime. Slow
down at sundownl
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. and Mrs. Ruby r. Vale Of Mil
ford are at the Breakers in Palm
Beach for winter stay.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
SAFETY NOTES

WHEN THE SIDEWALK is a
glare of ice, do you walk briskly
along at your usual pace? OF course
you don't. You step as carefully as
if you were walking on eggs.
Well, the Delaware Safety Coun-
Gil reminds you motorists that your
car is no better at getting around
on ice than you are. You must slow
down and use caution when driving,
too.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
McCABE } RINGLER

Miss Olive Mae McCabe, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Emory S. McCabe
and William Ross Ringler, Jr., son
of William R. Ringler and the late
Mrs. Dorothy L. Ringler, all of
Millville, were married early last
Friday night at Millville by the
Rev. ]. E. Parker.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Visiting the old home town for
a lengthy stay is Mrs. Bessie
Hall Plum, who has lived in Will
mington, N. c., for several years.
Mrs. Plum is the guest of her
sister. Miss Lucy Hall at her
home in "The Towers" Miss
Hall and Miss Ida Draper have
entertained lately in compliment
to the visitor, having small
groups of friends at each affair.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Mrs. Nina Wheeler Kern, a
beloved and respected lady, pass
ed on to her reward on Tues
day and her body was laid at
rest ON Thursday in Odd Fellows
cemetery. Ever since the writer
was a slip of a girl she had
known Mrs. Kern as one devoted
to her family, her church and
her duty. For many years hers
was a daily figure vending her
way to the laboratories, of which
she remained their Oldest en-
ployee. On a visit to her daugh-
ter in Philadelphia, she fell and
sustained a broken leg, which
neeessitated her going to the
hospital. Her advanced age and
the injury brought to a close a
life, lived mostly in Milford,
where she had a host of friends
who regret her death.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Miss Sara Bareus; treasurer,
Miss Charlotte Ryder. After the
meeting Mrs. Pratt addressed the
members. telling in her own in
imitabIe way of her recent trip
to Hawaii and showing many of
the souvenirs that she brought
back with her. Hostesses for the
meeting were Miss Mary Vim
yard, Mrs. Richard Ward and
Mrs. Osborne Scott, who took the
members to Brereton's for re-
freshments.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

The Business Girls Club held
business meeting on Monday
evening at the home of Mrs. J.
Lynn Pratt. At that time officers
were elected for the year. They
were Jas follows: President, Miss
Thelma Jewell; vice president,
Mrs. Joseph Isaacs; secretary,
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1911 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Mrs. Ella RevilIe spent last week
in Philadelphia.
Howard Derrickson, Of Philadel-
phia, visited his parents, Capt. and
Mrs. G. C. Derrickson on Sunday.
Mrs. d. P. Nelson, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Mary Vinyard, has
returned to her home in Harring-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Last evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
August F. Faix entertained at
their home on Kings Highway,
having guests for buffet supper
at six-thirty and later having
them play bridge. The guests
included Mr.. and Mrs. E. Roscoe
Galloway. Mr.. and Mrs. David N.
Stills, Mr.. and Mrs, Harry ]. Pet
tyjohn, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin L.
Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r.
Grier, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Dean
Kimmel and DIR. and Mrs. Lester
o. Adkins.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
BAKER BRITTINGHAM

Announcement of the marriage of
Miss Beulah Marie Baker, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Baker, living
here. and George Linwood Britting-
ham, son of Howard Brittingham, of
near Georgetown, has been made.
The wedding took place on Thursday
night of last week at the George
town Methodist Circuit parsonage,
the Rev. e. N. Wright performing
the ceremony.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

An entertainment was given on
Monday night. by the Bible Glass of
Or. and Mrs. c. w. Reid in the lee
ture room of the M. E. Church. 1t
was styled a "bell social" and was
participated in by the entire class
of 40 ladies and gentlemen.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

The indoor rifle matches which
have been shot since the first of the
year over the various ranges in the
detached companies, and in Will
mington, were completed last Friday
night when Company B of Milford
finished first with score of 457 out
of a possible 500. Company G of
Dover was third with asa points to
its credit. This is the second tro-
ply won by Company B within
year, the firstlhaging been Won oyer
the ranges at New Castle last fall
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

A surprise birthday party was
given Mrs. Carl Scarborough on
Friday evening Of last week. A
group of her friends walked in
her home on the Boulevard, TAX
ing her completely unawares,
and spending the evening play
ing cards. They were Mrs. John
Tease, Miss Reba Eisenbrey,
Mrs. Anthony Summers, Mrs.
Rose Hart, Mrs. A. C. Houston,
Mrs. Lester Banning and Mrs.
Elton Lynch.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

B. B. Topping is in Philadelphia to
take a special course in optics and
engraving.