Milford chronicle., 1944-12-15
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Greenwood Hi-Flyer's

Greenwood Hi-Flyer's
On December Z. the Greenwood
Hi-Flyer's held. its monthly meet
ing. The club was entertained by
Jean and Ann Meredith. Two new
members Joined.
We started the program by re-
peating the club pledge and the
pledge to the flag. Our new bust
ness was to elect officers for 1916
They are as follows: President
June Warrington; vice-president
Jean Meredith; secretary. Marilyn
Brown; treasurer, Randell Mich
ols;, song leader. Eulalia LObO !;
club - reporters, Leta Pusey and
Lorraine Wisserman; recreation
leader. Ann Meredith.
We set a date for the officers to
plan the 1945 program.
We also thought of ways we
could spread Christmas cheer. We
decided to make or repair old chill
dren's toys and present them to
the children of the Milford Hos
pital on Christmas Eve. After that
we will go around Greenwood and
sing Christmas carols.
Our old business was the Sixth
War Loan Drive. Each member in
the club is helping the commun-
ity to meet their quota.
1t was announced that the club
pins had not yet come from Chi
cago. They will probably be
awarded at the January meeting.
After the business meeting Mrs.
Worley, our guest, entertained us
with some comical jokes and read
ing. Jean and Ann then served de-
liOus refreshments of jello. cookies
and candy.
Everyone reported a fine time.
We adjourned to meet in January.
1945.
I'll Club Met
The Millsboro Boys All Club
has held its regular monthly meet
ings in the high school science
room since school began, Septem-
Der 8. In the first meeting Sep
tember %. it was decided to hold
he meetings in the future. the first
Monday of each month from four !
10 six o'clock The record books /
If achievement and food books
we're discussed and reports were (
given on the summer projects. j
Corn-judging was the subject |
or October. Mr. Cantrell conduct
ID the program and gave much
'aluable help. The boys felt quite
veil coached for their scheduled
OBJ which took place the evening
# the 9th. when the joint clubs
leld their achievement fair in the
choOl auditorium. The occasion
vas enjoyed and well patrOnized
" the community. The exhibits
onsisted of: Canning. various
of garden vegetables,
sOybeans. bunnies.
Oultry, sewing and some articles
isplayed which were brought by
he people in the community. The
program included All
laylet. written by Gene Truitt.
nd the singing of many appropri-
te songs led by Mr.. Charles Nc
auley. the state director. who also
1ok charge of the cOrn-testing
lille Mrs. Nelson. the county
sadeT. conducted a table setting
emOnstration. The last feature
as an auction sale of delicious
Ome-made candies. cakes. dough- !
uts, jellies, hot dogs. coffee and !
ome-made ice cream. The clubs I
cited enough to buy a bond.
The subject for the November I
eeting was shrubbery. Mr.. .
antrell brought several small r
ees and gave the boys the bene- :
of real pruning, definitely ex-
aimed how to plant and trans
ant trees and many points OH ,
ee surgery The boys were given 4
e specimens.
In the December : meeting also
e following officers were elected
serve for the coming year: Pres |
ent, Bobby Godfrey; vice-presi-
mt, George Godfrey: secretary
id treasurer, Terry Carmean;
ng and gape leader, Harold
Onroe.
The MillsbOro Girls All Club 5
$ held its regular monthly meet r.
IS this fall and has been func-
ming effectively. Some of the {
riOus activities include the maxi /
2 of a plain dress from feed bags q
d gathering milkweed pods. With Il
e boys aid many bags were col i,
ted. Everyone participated in
e local achievement fair which -
Is held in October Many rib "
MS were awarded for the excel "
ii sewing and canning.
Cecilia King entered the dress =
vue held at Caesar Rodney. She :
ceiYed the blue award.
At the present the girls are aid
; in the bond selling.
In the December meeting r
committee was ap-
inted to draw up ballot for the
.ction of the new officers to serve OF
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