Milford chronicle., 1943-02-12
FREDERICK

Eleanor Davidson brought a
number of souvenirs from Pearl
Harbor to school on Monday. They
were sent to Mrs. Clara Davidson
by her son. Bill, who is in the Navy
and was. on the U. S. S. California
during the bombing at Pearl Har-
Dor. He is now on the U. S. S. West
Virginia He expects to have a fur
Tough soon to visit his relatives at
Bowers. They are anxious to hear
of his exciting experiences.
He was pupil of our third
grade teacher for four years when
she taught the Bowers school.
Mrs. Sara Gordon sits at our
school every Thursday morning to
sell war bonds and stamps to the
teachers and pupils. Up to date
beginning in September, sales have
amounted to $1,015.9O, which is
gratifying.
Mrs. Marie Holleger was hostess
to the 500 club last Saturday even
ing. Mrs. Anna NJ. Harrington and
Mrs. Leslie Rentz were the prize
winners.
William Briggs. employed on a
boat at Philadelphia, spent the
weekend home with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Mitten, of
Milford, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. F. Mitten on Saturday.
Denny Sharp is recovering from
a recent illness.
Mrs. Emma Cats received word
from her son Harry, who was in
Quoted into the Army last week.
He has been sent to Miami. Fla.
and likes it here very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vinyard. of
Wilmington, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Vinyard on Sunday.
Mrs. J. II. NJ. Darbie and son.
Arthur. attended the funeral SER
vices of Mrs. Darbie's father. f. A.
Arthur. at Belleville. n. j.. on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Miller,
daughter Mary Emily, and father.
of Smyrna. visited r. r. Postles on
Mrs. Marion f. Keyes, our sew
enth grade teacher, who has been
i'll, has been advised by a physician
to take a months rest. She is with !
her mother. Mrs. J. Campbell. at
Newark. Mrs. Coulter, of Har- !
rington. is substituting for her.
The Women's Society for Chris
tian Service was entertained by |
Mrs. Emma Cats. Mrs. Mabel Lam
grell and Mrs. Dorothy Warren |
last Friday evening in Trinity /
Methodist Church. There was an /
of officers. as follows:
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington, pTesi-,
dent; Mrs. Irene Spurry, first vice
president; Mrs. Virginia Tatman.
second vice-president; Mrs. Mabel
Langrell. secretary; Mrs. Sharp
Wilson. treasurer. Parsonage COM
mittee. Mrs. Elizabeth Vinyard,
Mrs. Edith B. Melvin, Mrs. Bertha
Rogers. 1t was also voted to hold
a meeting in June. Mrs. Margaret
Gottorf and Mrs. Lima Flanagan
a program, as follows:
Singing the Beautiful.
Reading Mother of a Soldier"
Mrs. Flanagan.
Report by delegates, Mrs. Har-
rington and Mrs. Langrell, of the
convention in Dover.
Mrs. Purnell and Mrs. LeOnOra
Langrell will serve on the flower
committee in March.
Mrs. Gottorf introduced several
games in which all participated and
enjoyed.
The hostesses served refresh
ments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Wilson,
Mrs. Rachel Chambers were guests
At a luncheon given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Haley. of Philadelphia,
at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel on
There were twelve
guests in all. This was in honor OF
Mr.. Haleys birthday. All had a
very enjoyable time, and we wish
Mr.. Haley many more happy re-
urns.
lIurch News
Next Sunday. February IA. at the
worship hour, we shall OBJ
;erve Race Relations Sunday. This
5 special day designated by the
Methodist Church when we shall be
mindful of the contri-
DutiOns in a spiritual and social
ense made by other peoples to our
eligious and political life. '
The Methodist Youth Fellowship
will meet next Wednesday evening.
february II. at 500. At that time
he leader of the deyotions will be
Robbins. II