Milford chronicle., 1943-06-11
FREDERICK

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Haley of Philadelphia, Mrs. Rache
Chambers of Dover spent las
weekend at the home of their mo
ther, Mrs. Annie c. Boone.
Pfc. Oliver X. Boone. stationel
at Camp Pickett. Va, had his frs
leave of 36 hours over the week
end, since his induction of Apri
%. The town folks were very proul
of this young man, on his promo
ton in such a short time of train
ing. He has our best wishes. Ma!
they go with him. fa,a
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Boonl
entertained Pfc. Oliver Boone anC
wife and son Joseph, Mrs. Ami,
C. Boone at dinner on Sunday. Mrs
Boone accompanied her husband
ON his return back to camp as fal
as Wilmington and is spending g
few days with her sister-in-law
Mrs. Everett Wilson of that city.
The graduating class listened to
a fine sermon last Sunday even
ing by Rev. d. E. Wood from the
text Proverbs 1914. Wise Men
Lay Up knowledge"
The minister's daughter, Mrs.
Wills. of Indiana. who is visiting
her parents here, sang very
beautiful solo. The church was
beautifully decorated for the oc-
casiOn.
Commencement exercises will
be held at the school on the eve
ming of June 3. A cordial invita-
tiOn is extended TO all.
School closed on June 10.
Mrs. Banksom Holcomb of Nor
dington" was operated upon last
Saturday at the Delaware Hospital
in Wilmington. She is doing as well
as can he expected at this time.
On Thursday evening of last
week Rev. and Mrs. Wood were
given a reception and donation by
the congregation at Trinity Meth
Odist Church.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington. pres
ident of the WOmen's Society for
Christian Service. presided. Ii. F.
Mitten gave a pleasing talk and
gace a warm welcome to the new
minister and his wife. Refresh
mentS were served.
On Friday evening, Mrs. Maggie
Sapp, Mrs. Freida Wilcutts and
Mrs. Remick entertained the Wo-
mems Society for Christian Ser
vice. A delightful program was
presented by Mrs. Mabel Wilson
and Mrs. Helen Carlisle. The pro-
gram consisted of readings and
recitations of. long ago and was
entitled AN Old Folks Concert"
All the participants wore cos
tunes of many years ago Eliza
beth Jane Gerow announced the
program.
A charming sketch of the four
seasons was portrayed by Mrs
Sylvia Darby as spring; Mrs
Vinyard, summer; Mrs
Alice Person. autumn; Mrs. Sara
Gordon. winter.
Mrs. Marian Gerow read AN
Old Sweetheart of Mine"
Duet, Let Me Call You Sweet
heart" Mrs. Mabel Wilson. Mrs
Solo. Under the Rose Eliza
beth Jane GerOw.
Playlet. NO Sir" by Mrs. Laura
Mitten and Mrs. Mabel Langrell.
Reading. Over the Hills from
the PoOrhouse." Mrs. Laura Nit
ten.
Songs by the audience. Long
Ago" Annie Laurie" Mrs. Ethel
Leach was pianist for the songs
and also gave a reading. when
the Northern Band Played Dixie.
Closing song, America"
The honor attendance pupils for
l942-1943 at the Frederick School:
First Grade-NaiOmi Jester. Mil
bred Postles. GlendOra Postles.
Gwendolyn Miller.
Second Grade William GottOrf
Davis l.. Hudson. George Warren.
Robert Seward. Helen Miller. Ma
rie V. Postles.
Third Grade Kathleen Jester. /
Fourth Grade -Rhees Bradford /
Robert Miller. Barbara Ann Tat
man. Janet Shumar. Charlotte .
Lindale. Janet Davis.
Fifth Grade-Daniel Boone. Mar ]
ian ROthermel, Mary Ann Lindale
Jean Gottorf. Luella Coverdale.
Sixth Grade Frank Beebe. Daw-
son Holleger, Evelyn Boone, Doris
Forrest
Seventh Grade Dickie Cats.
jeanette Ford.
The school children always look
to a picnic at the close
lf school.
The first and third grades visited
he big oak tree on Monday at the
Hall farm. The second grade went
o the home of their teacher for
/ picnic on the lawn.
The fourth grade went to the
Tatman farm with Barbara Ann
Tatman as hostess The fifth grade
lad a fine time in Vinyard's Hill
The sixth grade went to Chestnut
[noll where boating and swim
ming are major attractions. The
ighth grade bicycled to Coursey's
Every grade reports
wonderful outing.
Frank CrOwther of Chester, Pa.
pent several days of last week
With Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Webb
f Frederica.
Corporal James Webb. stationed
t Langley Field. Va. is spending
furlough with his parents, Mr.
nd Mrs. Clarence Webb of Fred