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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

A1lllASLlCG Lay, NONSluUeI IL
Thanksgiving Day, November Is
Christmas Day, December 25.
Names Make News
Miss Lillian GIanden, Director of
Christian Education at St. Paul's
Methodist Church, returned last
week from Cleveland, Ohio, where
she attended the National Confer
ence of Methodist Youth.
Rev. and Mrs. Norman L. Trott,
of st. Paul's Methodist Church,
held an cat Home" at the parson-
age in the afternoon and evening
of New Years Day.
The parsonage was delightfully."-
decorated in the Christmas motif,
and despite the rain which poured
all day, some two hundred members
of the congregation were received
by the host and hostess.
PFC. Albert w. Stoufford, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert f. Stoufford,
Williamsport, Route 2, spent sew
eral days at home with his parents
last week
PFC. Stoufford enlisted in the
Army through the local Recruiting
office on August 7, 1947 and re-
ceived his basic training at Fort
Dix, N. ]. He has now been assigned
to the Topographic School at Fort
Belvoir, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes Harper and
children, of Winchester, Va, spent
the week end with Mrs. Howard H.
genfritz at her home on Hamilton
Blvd.
PFC. William .. Ridenour re-
Gently spent a five-day leave at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward L. Ridenollr, Security, Md
Ridenour enlisted in the Army
on August Z, 1947, and has now
been assigned to the transportation
Corps at Camp Lee, Va, where he
is attending the Automobile Me
thanic'S School.
Miss Harriet Roney, who spent
the Christmas vacation with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Howard
Roney, 1914 Hamilton Blvd, re-
turned to Syracuse University or
Sunday. Miss Roney had "Oper
House" for her friends on New
Years Eve.
Miss Margaret Candy Stott, g
debutante of this season, who was
presented at the Assembly Ball by
her father, Mr. Robert Amman Stott
has returned to Southern Seminary
TO resume her studies.
Miss Stott spent the Christmas
holidays with her mother at 400 NJ
Potomac ST., who gave a tea in her
honor on December %. Mr.. Stott
entertained at ball in his daugh-
ter's honor at the Alexander Hotel
on December %.
Miss Virginia Carmichael gave a
buffet supper in honor of Miss
Stott and Miss Jane Faulkner Wilt
shire of Martinsburg on the eve
ming of December 20.
Pvt. Harry LeFever, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert LeFever, of 965
Virginia Ave. is enjoying a 14-Day
furlough at the home of his parents.
Private LeFever enlisted in the
Army on September 8, 19A7 through
the local recruiting Office and has
completed his Basic Training at
Fort Dix, N. ]. At the end of his
furlough he will join the 9th In
fantry Division in Japan.
Miss Mary Denniston, who spent
the holidays in Atlantic City, stayed
with her mother, Mrs. j. F. Dennis
ton AIT N. Potomac St., last week
and has now returned to the Mary
land Institute of Arts in Baltimore.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Miss Mary Denniston, who spent
the holidays in Atlantic City, stayed
with her mother, Mrs. ]. F. Dennis
ton AT N. Potomac ST., last week
and has now returned to the Mary
land Institute of Arts in Baltimore.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

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Mrs. Jacob w. Warrenfeltz, VOLTS
vile, mother Of J. Hugh Warren
feltz, left December rs for Conan
che and Fort Worth, Texas, to visit
her brother, Mr.. Walter p Foster,
who is seriously i'll there; also other
brothers and sisters who all live in
Texas State. She is the only one
of eight that lives in Maryland, 2
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

The Ladies' and Mems Bible
Class of Cavetown Church held
their calendar New Years party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John p.
Pound. A fine program was rend-
cred.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Mr.. Nevin Funk, formerly of,
Cavetown and now stationed in
Washington, D. c., spent the holi-
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Seth Funk.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Mrs. A. w. Winters, Catawba
Drive, had as her guest to a butch
ering and delicious dinner on De-
cember 81, the following: Mr.. Ardie
W. Winters, Waynesboro; The Rev.
and Mrs. R. H. Winters, Hellertown,
Pa; Mr.. and Mrs S. ]. Winters and
family, Cavetown; Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Hugh Warrenfeltz and daughter; Mr..
Paul Martin and Mr. and Mrs. r. S.
Winders, all of Smithsburg.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Miss Elizabeth Phetteplace, of
Washington, D. c., and Kenneth
Phetteplace, U. S. Navy, Norfolk,
spent Christmas with their mother,
Mrs Lelah Phetteplace, Cavetown.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward L. Bach
tell entertained Miss Louella Gard
enhour and j. Hugh Warrenfeltz and
family, at delicious dinner on Sun
day at their home on Catawba Drive
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Miss Betty Bachte1l, student at
Western Maryland College, and Mr..
Earl w. Bachtell, student at the I'm
iversity of Maryland, spent the holi-
days with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward L. Bachtell, Sr.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes Harper and
children, of Winchester, Va, spent
the week end with Mrs. Howard IL
genfritz at her home on Hamilton
Blvd.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Eugene Fishack, seaman first class,
son of Charles D. Fishack, is spend
ing some time here with his dad
and mother.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip w. Warren
feltz, of Wolfsville, entertained their
niece, Sara Louise, as well as her
aunts, uncles and parents, at de-
licious turkey dinndr January 8.
Sara Louise was ID years old and
was the recipient of many beauti-
full gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
REBEKAH LODGE NOTES

Mrs. Elsie Mitchell, President Of
the Rebekah Assembly of Delaware
1. o. o. F., accompanied by her
Staff of Officers, visited the Mar
garet c. Pyle Rebekah Lodge No.
II, 1. o. o. F., on Thursday evening
of last week.
Mrs. Mamie Haggett, Noble
Grand, welcomed the visitors and a
most delightful and instructive
evening was spent. Words of COM
mendatiOn were extended to Mrs.
Haggett and the officers and mem
bers of the local Lodge upon the
splendid manner in which the work
Of the Lodge was being conducted.
The following Thursdays of this
month will be busy ones for the
Lodge as the Degree Team has a
rehearsal on March 4th, in prepa-
ration of comforting the Rebekah
Degree upon a class of candidates
on Thursday evening, March 18th.
All members are asked to be pres
ent as some new ones will be need
ed on the team as others are de-
tanned athOmebecause of illness.
Nomination of Officers on Thurs
dav, March 18th.
A card party is being planned for
the near future. Watch for the date.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
POCahOntas Notes

Saturday, February %, Great
Deputy POcahontas Anna w. Pret-
lyman, from Ionic Council No. 1S,
and Great Senior Sycamore Ernest
Magee, RehObOth Beach, with Past
Deputy Edith Hall, Past Deputy
Ruth Mariner, Past Deputy Sere-
ma Hayes, Past Deputy Edith Hall
Niblett, Past Deputy Olivia Abbott,
POcahOntas Nora Donovan, PrOph-
etess Dot Wilson, POuatan Elinor
Wilson End, Scout Helen Wright
attended Deputy Pocahontas night
in Red Mems Hail. Shipley street.
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon
and evening very much, and many
thanks to Sister Ruth Mariner
and Brother Ernest Magee for be-
ing our chauffeurs. We are look
ing forward to the banquet Satur-
day, March 13, in Rodney Hotel
dinner, floor show and dancing.
We have a new March committee.
Let's all be present each night to
see what the March wind blows in.
We know this committee of old,
and we would be disappointed
they are as follows: Sisters Edith
Niblett, Ruth Mariner, Elizabeth
Short, Nora Jefferson and Edith
Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
BAPTIST YOUTH HOLD
LEAP YEAR PARTY

Saturday evening, Feb. %, a
Leap Year party was held in the
basement of the Baptist Church
for its young people. The high
light of the party was a buffet
supper, which introduced an eve
ming of fun. An hour of enter
tainment was enjoyed by all. A
birthday cake was presented to
Mrs. Harry E. Crewe. A devO-
tiOnal period was led by Mrs. Edith
Draper. Miss Virginia Lynch was
chaperOne for the evening. Red
carnations were distributed among
the guests upon departure.
A contest will be sponsored by
the Sunday School. The contest
will be judged on the basis of a
point system. The points may be
earned in the following ways: /:
attendance each Sunday, 5 points;
each memory verse, 5 points;
bring your Bible, points,. each
visitor, 5 points; every new mem
Der. 20 points. The winner of the
contest will be awarded trip to
PinebrOOk Bible Conference, To-
Gated in the POcOnO mountains.
near StrOudsburg, Pa. The closing
date of the contest will be an
nOunced at a later date.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
Milford Century Club

The members of the Milford New
Century Club went to school again
Monday and had as their well-in-
formed instructors seven of the
members of Mrs. Curtis Williams
English class. With Charlotte
Swanson as chairman of what
might be termed their forum, these
young boys and girls presented
many of the common problems of
any group of persons and defined
the proper usage of the same. The
students were Lillian SOrrels,
Louise Jester, Charlotte Lapetina,
Eleanor Humes, Skip Mayhem and
Bill DrummOnd. This kind of pro-
gram had been requested when
the club calendar had been made
and it's fulfillment was one of bene-
fit and interest to the members.
Mrs. Philip Jacobs and Mrs. Carl
ton FOOks arranged the program.
Mrs. Nevin Campbell and Miss
Florence Pearce were elected to
membership in the club. Mrs. JOS
eph ]. Pearce, the president, had
the secretary, Mrs. James F. Sale
van, read a letter from Mrs. Patina
Stats of Greece, a recipient of a
box of clothing sent by the men,
bers. 1t contained much express
ed gratitude. Mrs. Henry Elfreth
read another original poem entitled
wind Across the Snow" A few
copies of the club history, written
by Mrs. Pearce and prepared for
sale by Mrs. Birda Burdick, are
still available for a nominal sum. .
Next week the Brownie Troop of
the Girl Scouts, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. L. P. Lapetina, will
present a short program on the
Business and Social Day. This is
the troop sponsored by the club.
Mrs. M. L. Ulery and Mrs. H. Flem-
ing Hart are the hostesses for the
afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise birthday party was
given in honor of Mrs. John Elliott
of Milford, Sunday, February 20,
making her a total of 13 birthdays.
The occasion will not take place on
Sunday, Feb. 20, again for 28 years.
The party was given by her hus-
band, John Elliott. The guests
enjoyed a turkey dinner with cram
berry sauce and cherry pie. Later
in the evening homemade ice
cream and cake was partaken of.
Those present were her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Speakman and chill
.dren and AL Speakman, all of Will
mingtOn; Mr.. and Mrs. John Geyer
and children of Glendale; Mrs.
Louise Geyer and daughter Doris,
Luther Vessey, Rebecca Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wilkinson and
son Ray, Mr.. Jefferson, all of Mil
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Elliott
and children, of Seaford; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Elliott Of Bridgeville;
Miss Judy Corkran of HurlOck,
Md; Mrs. Estella Wilson, Ralph
MilbOurn, of Milford.
Mrs. Elliott received many love-
ly gifts. Everyone enjoyed him
self and departed wishing her
many happy returns.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
HAPPY HOMEMAKERs
HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB

The regular monthly meeting of
the Happy HOmemakers Home
Demonstration Club met on Fri
day evening, February '27, at the
home of Mrs. William H. Willis,
with the president, Mrs. Leonard
French, in the chair.
A reading on International Re-
latiOns with Great Britain as the
main topic, was read and discuss
ed by the chairman on Interna-
tiOnal Relationship, Mrs. Lochlin
Huth.
The club voted to gather up dis
carded clothing and give it to
some needy family.
A covered dish supper was dis
cussed but no definite date was de-
cided upon. The International Re-
latiOns chairman and the publicity
chairman will attend a meeting in
Dover on March 9 at p. m.
The club topic for the evening
was Outlook For Family Spend
ing in 1948 which was discussed by
our Home Demonstration Agent,
Mrs. Violet Goodwill. She also
showed film on how to live with
ing your means.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Leonard
French in Lynch Heights on Fri
day evening, March 26, at p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
V. F. W. AUXILIARY

Mrs. Helen Wright, chairman of
the hospital committee of the V
F. w. Auxiliary, announces a card
party to be held on Friday eve
ming, March IL at o'clock in the
POcahOntas Lodge Hall, Milford
Mrs. Wright and her committee
are planning a good time for ali
with prizes to be awarded and re-
freshments to be served.
The proceeds from the nartv
will be used by the hospital com
mittee in their work which is out
lined for them by the State De-
partment of the V. F. w. Auxiliary
The local auxiliary entertains and
purchases necessities for hospital
lied veterans in the Delaware
State Hospital, State Road; Veter-
ans Hospital, New Castle Air Base
and Perry Point Hospital, Perry
Point, Maryland.
In January the local auxiliary of
Veterans of Foreign Wars spon-
sOred a party of entertainment and
refreshments for the veterans at
the V. A. Hospital in New Castle.
They also donated twenty-fOur rub
ber air cushions for use at the
hospital. This month the Auxil-
iary will send gifts to the forty
World War II veterans at the Del
aware State Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
WESLEY PULLMAN
AUXILIARY NOTES

The auxiliary to Wesley Pullman
Post, No. 1882, has made it's cOntri-
button to the Cancer Fund, and
has sent packages to the State
Hospital for the hOspitalized vet
Grams there.
On Feb. "a the following women
attended the department meeting
held at J. F. Spear Post home, 32nd
and Market streets, Wilmington,
and were present at the annual
banquet given in honor of the ma
tiOnal president, Mrs. Dorothy
Mann, at the POlish-American Post
home, 7th avenue, Wilmington:
Mrs. Helen, president; y
Mrs. Gladys Vann, senior vice
president;
Mrs. Rachel Harmon secretary;
Mrs. Bessie Groves,
Mrs. Virginia Edwards,
Mrs. Rosa Draine,
Mrs. Mabel Parker,
Miss Phyllis Mitchell.
A tea is being given at the Elks'
Hall, Sunday, March z, at $3.50 P.
M. All members please try to be
present.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
BODY OF MAN DROWNED
LAST NOVEMBER FOUND

After expiration of a three
months period the body of Charles
Ruffin, 81, of Frederick, who fell
in Leipsic creek November II, was
recovered Wednesday, February
Is. The body was found by Capt.
William Short, of Leipsic, master
of the Anna M. FrOme, an oyster
boat, two and One-half miles from
Leipsic, in the creek.
Identity was established, with
the aid of the teeth and clothing
of Ruffin, by two sisters, Mrs.
Nellie Holland, 26, and Miss Bea-
trice Ruffin, 81, both of Frederica
State police said that Ruffin, an
Oysterman, fell from a boat at
Leipsic at night three months ago.
Weight of his clothing and the
tidal current are believed to have
pulled him under the surface.
Coroner John r. Rogers, Jr., Of
Kent county, aided state police in
the investigation.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
GOLDEN WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Wilgus
observed their golden wedding an
niversaTy Tuesday, February "a, at
their home at ROxana. Their four
children and their families came
and served a buffet supper at six
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilgus were in
vited out, as they thought, for din
ner, but just long enough to ar
range the tables and decorations.
The tables were decorated with
yellow fOrsythia. When Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilgus walked in, they sang
Here Comes the Bride" which was
a complete surprise
Supper guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Wilgus and daughter Betty
of here; Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Cal
hOun and daughter Duane of Days
bOrO; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wilgus
and three children, Elyce, Robert,
Jr. and Harry F., Mr.. and Mrs.
Teddy Coffin and two girls, SOnya
and Nancy Elaine Turner, Harry
Simpler and son Don of here, and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Middleton. The
children and their families pre-
sented them with a lovely gift for
each one; also a gift from their
only grandson, Don Simpler. Other
nice gifts and many cards were
appreciated. Two beautiful bou-
quets of flowers were sent to them
by Mr.. and Mrs. McCrOy JONES of
DagsbOrO, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Middleton.
A beautiful wedding cake and
delicious homemade ice cream
was served later in the evening,
when Mrs. Winamare Hudson. Mr..
and Mrs. James Leary, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ruth Hickman and two chill
dren Joined them. After a late
hour they all departed wishing
them many more happy years of
married life.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
Personal Happenings
GPhoto by H. G. Tropea7

Mrs. Kathryn E. Vinyard, of Do
yer, has been a recent guest ON Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Smith.
Miss Evelyn Short and Miss
Charlotte Pack spent a few DAYS
in New York City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Holzmueller.
who have been on a southern trim
for the past five weeks, returned
home, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Laird Kratz. of
Greenwood, are expected home to-
day after spending the winter IN st.
Petersburg, Florida.
Mrs. Robert Roe and daughter.
OF EastOn, Md, arrived on Satur-
day to be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace G. TrOpea, for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bowers. of
Milton, Delaware, entertained at
dinner, on Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
John krinsmaL, of RehObCth, Della
ware.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Edward KELLEY.
of Oakland, California, have been
guests of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward n Kelley, of Rover
Acres" this week.
.
Mrs Frank Vibbert spent the
weekend in Washington with her
daughter, Mary. Miss Vibbert left
Washington Sunday for Seattle,
Washington, where she will sail for
Japan.
Mrs. l. D. Short and Mrs. Will
liam Taylor spent several DAYS in
New York City this week and will
be the weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roger Taylor at their home
in Garden City, L. I.
The many friends of Mrs. Mil
dred V. Sharp will be glad to know
she is recovering successfully in
Delaware Hospital, after very
serious operation and expects to re-
turn home in the near future.
Miss Elizabeth Ann Houston,
Miss Ruth Hildebrand, and Miss
Susan Switzer, seniors at Southern
Seminary Junior College, in Buena
Vista, Virginia, spent last week
end at Duke University. While
there, they were the guests of Miss
Switzer's parents, Col. and Mrs. B.
/ r. SWitZer, in Durham, N. c.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05

Mr. and Mrs. John Blenn spent
the weekend in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Truitt are
leaving today for a trip South.
They will be away two weeks.
.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Smith, of
Harrington, spent the past week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs. James f.
Wilson.
Miss Marie FAIRIES, Miss Mildred
Hammond, Mrs. Garrett Grier and
Miss Ann Hugg are leaving today
for Florida for week.
Miss Agnes Cormeau, of Grand
Reclaim, Belgium, and Baltimore,
Md, was the weekend guest of DR..
and Mrs. Laurence Fitchett.
Mrs. David S. Hugg and son, Da-
vie, spent the past weekend at
WOOdside, visiting Mrs. Hugg's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer E. Cohee.
Dick Hollis is in the Milford
Memorial Hospital, suffering with
q heart condition. All of his friends
are wishing him a speedy recovery.
.
Major James w. Cannon is at
tending the convention Of Highway
Officials of the North Atlantic
States, in Atlantic City, N. j., this
week.
I. DOlphus Short left on FRIDAY
for ten days on a South American
cruise. He was accompanied by his
nephew, Edwin c. Steele, of Will
mingtOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Herring
ton entertained at dinner on Sun
day, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Otwell
of Laurel and Mr.. and Mrs. Clvde
Clark of Milford and Lincoln Road
.
The Misses Marrilyn Jamison
Betty Jane Miller, and Genevieve
Olfriend, spent the weekend al
Newark and attended the Junior
Prom at University of Delaware
They returned to Mary Washing
ton College on Sunday.
Miss Melva Jane Bradford
daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Brad.
ford, has returned from a visit tc
Danville, Virginia, where she visi-
ted StratfOrd College. Miss Brad
ford is a former student, gradua-
ting in the class of 1947.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
RELIGIOUS FILM AT
MAGNOLIA CHURCH

Vivid full color scenes from as
trOnOmy and natural sciences are
featured in "The God of Creation"
sound motion picture to be shown
at 1880 p. m, Tuesday, March 9th,
at the Magnolia School House, ac-
cOrding to the Rev. H. Norman
Nicklas,. pastor of the Magnolia
Church.
THE God of Creation" produced
by D. Irwin A. Moon, in the Los
Angeles laboratories of Moody In
stitute Of Science, already has been
show to more than two million peO-
pie in this country and was recent
ly introduced in Europe. It is one of
a series of evangelistic films by DR..
Moon, which also include, God Of
the Atom" and "They Live For
ever"
In the opening section of The
God of Creation" the audience ira
vels to the stars to view the COM
pleXities of our own solar system.
The astronomical photographs
were taken through the giant 100
inch telescope of Mt. Wilson OBJ
servatOry in Southern California.
Lapse time photography is utili-
zed to demonstrate the beauties of
natural science, as flower buds ap-
pear to develop into full blow bios
SONS in a few seconds. The meta
mOrphOsis Of a caterpillar from
worm to butterfly and the pollina-
ton of flowers are also seen on the
screen.
Believed to be the first of their
kind are the natural color pictures
Of phOtOsynthesis, the mysterious
food manufacturing process re-
sulting from the action of sun
light on leaves. At the conclusion
of the film, photomicrography en-
ables the audience to see the tiny
organisms in a drop of water en-
larged more than a million times.
"The God of Creation. will be
shown by the Rev. K. c. Carman,
Moody film representative.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

Watch for the date of the v. F. w.
Auxiliary Card Party with refresh
ments and prizes to be held at Po-
chOntas Lodge Hall.
Plan to attend the v. F. w. Aux
iliary card party on March 12 at
8 p. m. in the POcahontas Lodge
Hail. Prizes and refreshments.
.
The Susannah Wesley Circle of
Avenue Methodist Church will meet
with Mrs. Earle Williams, at the
Aletta, Friday, March 18th, at 1880
p. m. Please note the change in the
day of the week.
10
The Late Disciple Class will meet
Tuesday evening, March 9Th, in the
social hall of the church, with Mrs.
Dorothy Argo as hostess. Francis
Robbins, Ann Postles and Wilma
Roberts as co-hOstesses. Everyone
try to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. Alfred Wells, of Milton, had
a pleasant surprise Wednesday
evening, February 25th, when his
children gathered at his home to
celebrate his birthday. They were:
Mrs. Alfred Wells, Mr. Paul and
Richard Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
ton A. Smith, and son frankie, of
Bridgeville, Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Wells, of Georgetown, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Reynolds and daughter, Joyce
of near Georgetown, Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Wells and son, Billy,
Kenneth and Donald, of Milton.
They had plenty of homemade
ice cream and cake. When they left
they wished their father many
more happy Birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-05
CIRCLE no. 5

Circle No Of the w. S. c. S. Of
Calvary Methodist Church met
February II at the home of Mrs.
Lena Scott. Mrs. Pearl Kitchens
was cO-hostess and eight members
were present. Miss Catherine
Downing was devotional leader.
Mrs. Grace Wilkins had charge
OF business, A letter from our min
lister was read by the secretary.
The circle members voted to use
dime cards which each member
was requested to fill during the
year and return at our November
meeting.
jeanette Tingle was reported
sick It was voted to give a sun
shine bag to Mrs. Clara Palmer.
Catherine Downing gave an in
teresting history Of Lent.
Mrs. Bertha Gray invited the
circle to meet with her on March
16 Delicious refreshments were
served By the hostess.