Milford chronicle., 1942-05-29
MILTON
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merry about 2::S0 o'clock Sunda,
morning, where a tenant house oc
cupied by six families employed il
the cannery, was ablaze. Mrs. Ros
eta Washington suffered severe
burns about the face and hands II
making her escape from the burn
ing building, which was destroyed
together with its contents. Damage
is estimated by the firemen at ST.
500. Glendale and Milford firemer
assisted the Milton company. Dur
ing that fire a call was received
from the farm of Mrs, Frank King
near Georgetown where flames ol
undetermined origin destroyed tbs
living quarters in a large chicken
house. However, there were nc
chickens in the building at the time
Damage totaled $500. Lewes and
Millsbpro fire companies also re-
sponded to the call ,g,s.
Commencement Exercises M
One of the most unique. and in
teresting; commencement exercises
ever held in Milton school was rem
dered on Friday evening, May 22.
In former years a speaker casually
Of the long-winded Yariety)/ was
and the graduates had
very little part in them. On Friday
the graduates were the
whole show-every member having
prominent pants in the production.
Following is the prepared program:
Theme, Democracy Eternal"
Professional band. sisfg
Invocation, Rev, w. j.. Crider.
"Hallelujah Chorus from THE
Messiah" Handel, Senior Choral
Club. 5f Ts5.t
Salutatory, Mary Betty Crouch,
II Am, Part of All Have
Met" The Heritage of the Past,
reading chorus; Our Milestone
Years, reading chorus; in 1924 the
class of AZ was born; in. 1880 the
class Of AZ started school; in 1894
.he class of AZ was in grammar
school lin 1888 the class Of AZ en-
.ered high school.
America the Beautiful" chorus
Ind audience.
There Gloom the Dark, Broad
Seas" The Challenges of 1912,
'eading chorus; Poverty, Dorothy
Corruption, Donald Glen
laniel; Unconcern, Leora Moore;
War, Richard Chesser.
America" chorus and audience.
"Tis Not Too Late to Seek a
Newer World" Ulysses on Old
Age," by Tenpyson, Marguerite
Valedictory and "A Greed
or Americans" Lillian Galloway
ind members of chorus; the Glass
Affirms Its Faith, reading chorus.
Recommendation for Graduation,
A. ]. Bolin.
Conference of Diplomas, W. H.
Velch.
A five minute talk to the gradu-
ties by Hon. Daniel ]. Layton, Chief
Justice. of the State Courts.
Benediction, Rev. w. ]. Crider.
Recessional, band.
yhiIdren's Day
Grace Methodist Church School
will observe Children's Day on Sun
lay, June IA, with an appropriate
Program in the evening. The pro-
,ram named last Sunday by the
Mrs. Lou Darby,
Mrs. Eliza Dutton, Mrs. Ida Dick
,Eson, Mrs. Virginia Won Hagel and
Miss Annie Madjarosy. At the NOR
ling worship the pastor, Rev. ]. ].
1on HageI will deliver a sermon
lnent the occasion. The public is
invited to attend.
At Dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w. Crouch
IN Sunday had as dinner guests,
dr. and Mrs. H. E. Kopple, Mr.. and
drs. Wallace Kopple and son Ed
ward, Of Harbeson, and Mrs. Will
lam C. Crouch and daughter Peggy
# Philadelphia.
,Ots Needed
The first aid room at the parish
louse needs two cots, sheets and
blankets. Those who will give
'lease get in touch with Mrs. Clyde
3etts or Ralph Carey.
Iere and There
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Brittingham
pent several days with relatives
nd friends in Wilmington.
Mrs. Cora Gertrude Gardener of
r. H. has returned
Iome after spending some time
With her mother, Mrs. Alice Ben
ett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hagar, of Lans-
ale, Pa, are spending some time
With MIR. and Mrs. Robert Black,
r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Shaw are
pending a few days in Atlantic
,ity.
Mrs. Priscilla Wilkerson, who re-
emily underwent an operation at
seebe Hospital, Lewes, is GONZALES
ng.
Miss Annie Madjarosy spent the
yeek-end with her sister, Mrs. Ed
Yard Mas, and family in Seaford.
Kenneth Sweetman of the U. S.
Iavy, spent a few days last week
nth Charles Stuchlik and family,
ear town.
Mrs. Lou Darby and mother |
pent several days last week with |
eIatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Fannie Davidson, of Cool
pring, spent the weekend with
fr. and Mrs. William R. Wilkins.
Miss Thelma Reed spent the
yeek-end with her grandparents,
Ir. and Mrs. Delmar Reed, in Cave
Ieck. p;
Mr.. and Mrs. orville Banning, of
spent Sunday with Mr..
nd Mrs. Charles L. Jackson,
Mrs. William C. Crouch and
Peggy, of Philadelphia,
pent several days last week with
Ir. and Mrs. w. w. Crouch. They
TENDED the graduation exercises
n Friday evening.
Private Reginald Ellingsworth Of
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