Milford chronicle., 1942-02-13
MILTON

| graduate of Swarthmore College
and was admitted to the New Cas-
tie County Bar in 1898. He was ;
member of the law firm of Sauls
bury, Ponder and Curtis, which
later became known as Salisbury
Ponder and Morris. Retiring from
active law practice in 1912, Mr.
Ponder purchased several large
orange groves in Sarasota, Fla. HI
was president of the Citrus Fruit
Exchange at Sarasota for some
time, eventually selling his groves
and removing to New Jersey. Sur
viving is one son, James Ponder
Jr., of Joplon, Mo. James Ponder
of Milton, is a nephew of the de-
ceased.
Underwent Operation
Lloyd Reed was taken to the
Memorial Hospital, Milford, ON Sat
urday and Immediately operated
on. His condition is pleasing to
his family and friends and he is
expected home in a short time.
Visited Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Darby and
daughters and Mrs. Wallace Elter-
ich spent the weekend with rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
Chaplain Bishop Speaks
The combined congregations of
Goshen and Grace Methodist
churches heard Chaplain Bishop.
of Fort Miles, Lewes, deliver a very
interesting address at Goshen
Church on Sunday evening.
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Because of the inconvenience to
our farmer members to begin our
services on the new time, we will
continue the old time. Our revival
meeting begins February %. con
-tinuing over March 18th. An invita-
tion is extended to all. w. j.
,Crider, pastor.
Sugar RatiOniRg
The U. S. Government authori-
ties have announced that beginning
the latter part of the month, sugar
ration stamps will be issued to
householders. emitting each men,
her of the family about 3-4 of
pound. Stored boards will be
searched out and stamps for the
amount boarded will be torn from
the hook issued. Local merchants
will welcome the new order.
Visited Parents
Kennetnh Douglas. of Whining
ton, and Miss Catherine Douglas, a
student at West Chester College,
spent the weekend with their par
ents. DR.. and Mrs. William e.
Douglas.
In Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. George R. Davidson
are spending some time with rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
Grace Church Notes
Services at Grace Methodist
Church next Sunday have been an
as follows by the pastor,
Rev. ]. J. Won Hagel: Church
School at 10000 A. NJ; Preaching
at HOO by the pastor; Evening
at 1880, when Rev. Won
Hagel will again bring the mes
sage. The public is cordially in
vited. We are observing "war time. :"
In New Home
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Reed have
moved into the NAPLES property on
Broad street, recently vacated by
Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Ward.
Appeal For Clothing
The Lewes Chapter of Red Cross I
has made an appeal to the people /
Of Milton, through the churches, 4
,or donations of clothing of all /
sorts to be used in clothing the un-
fortunate sailors of torpedoed I
ships. During the past few weeks /
more than a hundred such unfor-
unates have been brought ashore
It Lewes, and the local chapter,
headed by the Rev. Nelson Waite
have clothed them. Il
some of these men are rescued
wearing only underclothing, or
,air of overalls, and all wet and
learly freezing. Milton and vicinity
S asked to search wardrobes and
losets for castoff garments -
hoes, hats, stockings, neckties, etc.
nd notify Mrs. j. ]. Won Hagel
nd Mrs. Sinclair Campbell, and
hey will see that your donations
each the proper source. This
iced is real-don't fail these peo-
lie, please!
War Eime"
The clocks of Milton We're set
head one hour on Sunday night,
nd all business houses, manufac-
urers, churches, schools, post Of
ce, bus lines, and bank are OBJ
efving the new time.
fridge Party
Robert PittaFd on Friday evening
ave a surprise bridge party in
onor of Mrs. Pittard's 27th birth
ay anniversary. Those present
rere Lena Jones, BERTHE Nowland, F
imily Draper, Frances Wagamon,
ettie johnson, Virginia Darby,
arah Elterich, Velma Wilson, Mar
aret Dutton, Phyllis Wilson, Mar
IA Wilson, Ann Westthal, Lee
lingo and Jane Black. Ice cream
nd cake were served. Emily Dra-
er won first prize; Frances Waga
ION, second; Virginia Darby, float
lg prize.
Iere and There
Harry Russell Gooner, first-class
rivate,. of Fort Jackson, S. c., is
bending a few days with his par
lts, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gooner,
Prime Hook Neck.
Mrs. William wilkins spent
thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
min Reed, in Broadkill Neck.
e. M. Scott and daughter, Tillie,
I'd Miss Gladys Madparosy visited
lends in Washington on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Land and
lildren, AIR. and Mrs. Lee Scott I
I'd children, of New Jersey, Mrs. u
ary Massey and son, of Ocean E