Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
MILTON
Commencement kxercises

Commencement Exercises
Commencement exercises for the
pupils OF the Daily Vacation Bible
School were held in Goshen Metho.
dist Church on Friday evening. A
very interesting program was pun
on by the scholars, though they
were unable to complete it because
of the blackout. Certificates OF
merit were awarded all who at
tended the required number Of ses-
sions of the school, which lasted
ten days. On Saturday evening the
young folks were taken to Lavinia
Campground for a picnic. Refresh
ments were served and the young
steers had a wonderful time. The
sponsors of the Bible School, the
churches of the town are very well
pleased at the attendance and the
interest shown by the pupils.
At intermediate Assembly
The following members of Grace
Church School are in attendance
at the Intermediate Assembly be-
ing held this week at Wesley Jun
ior College. Dover: Ruth Ann Hop
kins. Catherine Clifton, Martha
Clendaniel. Rose fisher. Evalyn
Clendaniel. Harold Belts, Allen
Lewis.
Painfully Injured
Donald. seven-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fisher. received
a wicked cash on his right leg on
Saturday while attending the Bible
School picnic in Lavinia woods. He
with several other lads, were play
ing under a shed in which some
farm machinery was stored. A
large pile of leaves in one part of
the shed attracted them and they
began to kick them about, when
Donald's shin came in contact with
a cutting blade of the machine. A
deep cash was inflicted, scoring
the shin bone Rev. Jasper L. Jones
brought the lad to DR.. William E.
Douglas. who took him to Memo
rial Hospital. Milford. where it re-
quired fourteen stitches to close
the wound. Donald remained at
the hospital for several days, but
is now at home.
Returned Home
Earl Reed. who spent last week
with relatives in Chester, Pa, re-
turned home on Friday evening.
Pastor Away
Rev. Jasper l.. Jones. pastor of
Grace Methodist Church. is one of
the instructors of the intermediate
Assembly being held in Dover this
week. There will be no preaching
service at this church on Sunday
morning. but Church School will
be held at the usual hour, 10 A. NJ. .
Rev. Jones will return in time for
the evening worship and will deliv-
er the sermon. Young Peoples
meeting at $50, to be followed by
the sermon.
Visited Relatives
George Ellingsworth. of Whining
ton. spent the weekend with rela-
tives and friends in and near
Milton.
Returns To Camp
Pvt. Leighton Donovan. who has
been spending some time with his
wife and his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur B. Donovan. returned to his
army camp in Florida on Monday.
At Home
Mrs. Nancy Jones. who has been
spending several weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. Hubbard Argo, and
also her son. Robert Jones. in
Prime Hook Neck. is now at her
home on Broad street.
Missed The Signal
The local wardens missed the
red signal" during the blackout
On Friday night. The result was
hat the street lights were going
'ull blast. pedestrians continued
o traverse the streets. automobiles
oiled with headlights on. The
,nly regulation observed was the
house lights were out. We would
ike to offer a suggestion. and that
some sort of signal when
he blackout period is over.
smart Politics
One of the smartest political !
ricks ever pulled, came off in
last week. anent labor G
trikes. F. d. R. proved himself
o be one of the greatest Buck
'assers' ever.
reynolds W. =. {. s.
The Women's Society for Chris
ian Service will hold its regular a
monthly meeting on Thursday eve
ing. July Sth. at the home of Mr..
nd Mrs. Noah F. Warren, on North
Jnion street. Milton. A large at
would be appreciated. Ice
ream and cake will be on sale.
9th Wedding Anniversary
On Tuesday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
'oah E. Warren celebrated their =
ftieth wedding anniversary at :,
heir home. A large crowd of rela- u
ives and friends attended and the =
lany handsome gifts were received
Y the bride and groom" Re-
in abundance were
erved. Congratulations to Mr..
nd Mrs. Warren and best wishes