Milford chronicle., 1942-02-27
MILLVILLE

Church services this Sunday be-
ginning at 10 a. m. Sunday school
R. ]. West, superintendent, follow
ed by prayer and praise service
Preaching 1880 p. m, by the pas
tor, Rev. j. E. Parker.
In honor of her natal day, Miss
Catherine Ringler entertained to a
turkey dinner on Sunday, Captain
and Mrs. Clinton Evans, Miss Mao
mi and Roger Evans, Eddie Short
G. L. Torbert and his brother, w. r
Torbert and Mrs. Ringler and Miss
Flo Chestnut. Miss Catherine was
the recipient of several beautiful
gifts.
James Evans and wife and son
Jimmie were dinner guests ON Sun
day with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Williams, after which
they all motored to Glendale and
called on Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Der
rickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Collins were
mOtOrist to Oak Orchard on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua w. Richards
were recent callers with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Williams.
Mrs. Mary Holt of Philadelphia
spent the weekend with her
daughter. Mrs. Charles Aydelotte.
Mrs. Ross Ringler, Jr., has been
appointed publicity chairman for
the Lord Baltimore Branch of the
American Red Cross.
The canteen formed and operated
for the service men in this area will
be opened at Bethany Beach each
day, Monday through Saturday from
2 to p. m, starting Monday, Feb
ruary %. Special credit is due to
the excellent canteen work OF its
chairman, Mrs. Ralph Belts and her
co-workers of Selbyville, Frank
ford, DagsbOro and Millsboro, who
have consolidated with the women
of the Lord Baltimore Branch of
the American Red Cross to form
more efficient organization.
We wish to thank the merchants
and citizens for their donations
which have made this work poss-
ible. If it were possible for those
who have so generously given, to
meet the service men and hear and
see their appreciation, all would
feel amply repaid. The canteen
makes an effort to see that all
branches of our armed forces re-
ceive the same care regardless of
color or creed.
Starting Monday, February 2S,
service will be offered to
any enlisted man or officer who is
in need of repairs to clothings
which includes darning, mending
and sewing on buttons. A box will
be placed in the canteen for sug-
gestions from any of the men as
this canteen is being maintained
for their comfort and convenience
at all times.
In case of any emergency or
of troops in OF out of
this area, contact Mrs. Ralph Belts,
chairman of canteen, or Mrs. VIM.
]. Rumley, chairman Of Volunteer
Service of Sussex county.
The canteen of the American Red
Cross at Bethany Beach was open
ed Saturday. February 21, by Mrs.
w. ]. Rumley for the purpose of
dispensing hot coffee to the men
of the various fire companies who
responded to the call for aid from
Millville Fire Company to control
very bad woods and field fire.
Mrs. Rumley wishes to thank the
following ladies who made coffee
in their homes and brought it to
the canteen: Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs.
Hart, Mrs. Frazier and daughter,
Mrs. w. B. Carey. Mrs. Brooks
Snyder and Mrs. VIM. WIlgus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Long and
daughter of Ocean View spent Sun
day afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Shockley.
Mrs. Ida Townsend, Mrs. Clara !
Ellis and Mrs. Martha Murray re-
Gently spent an evening with Mr..
and Mrs. II. o .Derrickson of Omar.
The Young People of the E1illville |
Methodist Church were entertained
on Saturday evening in the church
hall at which time a junior church /
was formed. The Off
GERS are: President, Dicky Long; !
vice president, Howard Mitchell; |
Sanford Noble, and trea-
surer, Elizabeth Shockley. These
young people will conduct wor-
ship service each Sunday evening
at 1880 o'clock. Their initial SER
vice will be held this Sunday eve
ming, combined with the regular
service by the pastor,
Rev. ]. Z. Parker.
Don't forget the Community |
Sing" to be held at Lord Baltimore
school this Saturday evening, Feb
ruary %, at 1880 p. m. Come out
and enjoy a good sOng-fest.