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Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29


BIBLE SCHOOL-The Daily va
cation Bible School will begin at
Houston Methodist Church, Mon
day morning, June 18th, and close
Friday morning, June 26th. All
children from four to sixteen are
eligible to enroll. Parents are urged
TO encourage their children to en-
roll
FIRING-All antiaircraft prac-
tice firing from both Bethany
Beach Firing Point and the Fort
Miles Automatic Weapons Range
will be discontinued during the
month of June, it was announced
today by Colonel Riley e. McGar-
raugh, Post Commander Fort Miles.
Firing schedule for the month Of
July will be published on the 18th
of June, 1853.
STATE MUSEUM-The Delaware
State Museum will not be closed
Saturday, May both, Memorial Day,
but will observe holiday visiting
hours and remain open to the pub
lie from 2 p. m. until 5 D. m. This
is in accordance with the Museums
established policy of remaining
open as much as possible in order
to provide those persons observing
a holiday. an opportunity to visit
the Museum.
FOUND HANGED-Services for
G. Samuel Page, 43, found hanging
from rafter in the cellar of his
home on Wiley Street, Seaford,
last Saturday morning, were held
in Lewisburg, KY, Wednesday
afternoon.
Mr.. Page an area supervisor at
the Dupont Nylon Plant, Seaford,
! resided in Seaford for 13 years.
Police say he committed suicide
because of worry over poor health.
He had been a hospital patient
for several weeks before returning
to work short time ago, and ac-
cording to police, had been despon-
dent.
He leaves a wife, Loreen. and
two small daughters, Gay and Suz-
anne a brother, Cecil Page Of Rad
ford, Va, and two sisters, Mrs.
Howard Schick of Lantana, Fla
and Mrs. Louise MaidUs of Towson,
Md, also survive.
DRIVER HELD-JoSp Josenh
McAvOy of near Cheswol6, driver
of car involved in a fatal col
lision near KentOn last Saturday
night, must serve II months in
jail if he fails to pay fines imposed
upon him at hearing before
Magistrate G. r. Dempsey. Even
/ with payment of fines, McAvoy
will serve seven months in 1ail.
He pleaded guilty to two charg-
es. For operating a motor vehicle
on the wrong side of the road,
| Magistrate Dempsey fined MeAvoy
$50 and costs and 80 days in Jail
with an extra 30 days if the fine
is not paid. On a charge of driving
a motor vehicle during the period o
revocation of license, he was fine(
5000 and costs and six months in
Jail with an additional three
months if the fine is not paid.
A car driven by McAVoy collided
with machine operated by Will
liam 4. Werfelman of Oaklawn.
r. /. He was killed along with his
passenger, Gerald A. LeForce Of
! Providence r. /. Both were Army
reserve officers.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
New Oil introduced,
Here By American
Oil Company

Introduction of the New Perma-
lube" motor oil was announced to-
day by Mr.. r. M. Howard, American
Oil Company Division Manager for
this area.
Sales representatives of the COM
pany from throughout Delaware in
Guiding Mr.. Nutter d. Marvel, were
informed about the technical ad-
vances incorporated in the new
motor oil at a recent sales meeting
held in Hershey, Pa.
Mr.. Howard said the. new motor
oil employs new additive develop
ed in research laboratories which
provides more cleaning power,
greater protection against acid and
better lubricating action. The COM
pany has scheduled an extensive
advertising campaign, utilizing
newspapers, billboards, radio and
televisiOn to acquaint the public
with this marked advance in the
science of fabrication.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
MilfOrd-LincOln
Leaders Club

The regular meeting of the Mil
f0rd-LincOln Leaders Club was
held on May 18th. A surprise COW
cred dish supper was held i'm honor
of Mrs. Frank Clendaniel, Jr. Mrs.
Clendaniel has given Leader Train-
ing to all Adult Scouts who have
desired it. She has acted as Pro-
gram Chairman for the club meet
ings. The willingness to share her
professional training has been a
boost to Girl Scouting in Milford.
It was with deep appreciation Of
her work that the Leaders Club
presented Mrs. Clendaniel with a
silver dish and corsage. Mrs. Eliza
beth Bennett and Mrs. Jessie Huth
were presented with corsages in
appreciation Of their work Ia music
and crafts.
The business meeting was held
following the supper.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
New Arrivals At
Milford Hospital

May 21: Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Perdue, Bridgeville.
May %: Girl, Mr.. and Mrs. Daw-
son Fearins, Denton; Girl, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Walls, Georgetown;
Boy, Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Hudson,
Georgetown; Boy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Jones, Bridgeville.
May %: Boy. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Hayes, colOred, Milford.
May "a: Girl, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man Wiley, Milford.
May 25: Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Grow
er Robinson, Jr., colored, Seaford;
Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Priestley,
Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
kindergarten News

This is the last day of Kinder
garten. The office at school reports
35 children signed up for next year
as of Tuesdays registration. Five
more are needed to insure having
a kindergarten next year.
Bonnie Sue Tawes and Barbara
Glasmire missed both our lunch in
the cafeteria and our trip to
Jerry's farm. We missed them very
much
The children have had a most
enjoyable and worthwhile year.
Much has been accomplished in
preparation for future school
work. We are certain the ten dol
lar tuition each month has been
we'll spent.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Happenings Of Interest
Throughout Delaware

SOCIAL SECURITY - Vacation
will soon be here and many area
students are already starting out
to look for their first Job. Some
will be looking for work during
only the vacation period and
others will be seeking permanent
employment. In either case, MvrOn
Milbouer, manager of the Whining
ton social security office, advises
these young people to be sure that
they have as ocial security account
number card.
PLANTING-A flower bed in
front of the Kent County Court
House was planted this week with
geraniums, cOleuses, and scarlet
sage.
Taking part were: Mrs. J. Wes-
ley Walls, deputy register of Wills.
Mrs. Pauline Kuppy, deputy clerk
of the peace; Sheriff Robert PIN
pin, George Pippin, Clerk of the
Peace W. Frank Hazel; w. C. Para
dee, secretary of the Department of
Elections; Deputy Sheriff Kenneth
Meredith, and Caleb Lewis, ianitor.
-o-
MEDICAL SOCIETY-The Nav
meeting of the Sussex County
Medical Society Auxiliary was held
recently at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Charles M. Meyer. Laur-
ell. Officers of the State Auxiliary
attended as guests of honor. Pres
ent were Mrs. Willard F. Preston.
state president, Mrs. Sylvester W.
Reanis, state. chairman of public
relations, Mrs. Lawrence J. Jones'
president of the New Castle Coun-
ty Auxiliary, all of Wilmington
and Mrs. Allan r, Cruchley, Mid
dletown, state president-elect.
AWARDS-The regularly-sched-
uled meeting of the 231S USAR
Artillery Training Unit was held
in the Reserve ArmOry, George
town, Delaware, on May 18th. Cap
tain Charles E. Lissow, the unit
instructor, presented the Armed
Forces Reserve Ribbon to Lieuten-
ant Colonel Gilbert c. Cosden, Mil
ford, commanding officer of the Re-
serve unit. 1t. Col. COsden in turn
presented a similar ribbon to 1t.
Col. Sam P. Eschenbach, Rehoboth.
Major Raymond r. Barrows. Sea-
ford, and LIST 1t. Edgar M. Jones,
Delmar, all members of his com
mand.
CANCER CLINICS-June 2. Sea
ford, Nanticoke Hospital 1912
a. m. and 1-3 p. M; Call Seaford
4944 for appointments.
June A.: Lewes, Beebe Hospital
9-12 a. m; Call Lewes 5311 for ap-
pOintments.
June 8: Newark, Health Unit
1912 a. m. and 1-3 p. M; Call
Newark 1861 for appointments.
June Il: Dover, Kent General
Hospital 1912 a. m. and 1-3 D. m.
Call Dover 1922 for appointments
/ June 70: Magnolia, Fire Hall
1912 a. m. and 1-3 p. m; Cal
Frederica 4314 for appointments.
/ June 16: Frankford, Health Unit
1912 a. m. and 1-3 p. m; Cal
Rodney 1898 for appointments. :
June IS: Middletown, Old Aca
denny Building. 1912 a. m. and l.:
p. m; Call Middletown 2711 fol
appointments.
June 25: Milford, Health Unit
1912 a. m. and 1-3 p. m; Call
Milford 1859 for appointments.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Trophy Grange Notes

Trophy Grange met as usual last
Monday night. The Lecturer pre-
sented the following program.
reading, sHeaven's Gateway, Mrs.
Eva Ellingsworth; reading, aThis
Is The Day., Mrs. Mabel Cohee;
reading, Man" Mrs. Dorothy O'-
Day; a very intesting talk BY Doro-
thy Heyd on her recent visit to
Winterthur Museum; reading.
Cleaning the Cellar, Annie Cow:
contest, Word Ladders" directed
BY the Lecturer. Mrs. Dorothy o.
Day was the winner and received
q prize Refreshments were eniov-
ed by all Dorothy Heyd and Mr..
and Mrs Elmer O'Day viii be in
charge Of the PROGRAM on June 8
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
WEDDINGS
DEPUTY NALONEy

DEPUTY MALONEY
Mrs. Locedia Margaret Deputy
and Mr.. Oscar Edgar MalOney, both
of Milford, were married at noon
on Saturday, May 8, by the Rev.
Roy L. Tawes, at the Avenue Meth
odist parsonage here. Their at
tendants were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jester of Milford, Mr.. and Mrs.
James P. Calhoun of Milton. Mr.
Nelson KentOn of Milford. Mr.. Ma
loney is chief engineer in charge of
the Community Building of the
Carlisle Fire Company, Milford. He
is well-knOwn throughout this
state. After a wedding trip to Mia
mi, Florida, they are now at home
at the MalOney home on Northwest
Front street, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
BENNETT

Samuel D. Bennett, aged 20
years, died Friday evening, May %.
at his home in Fenwick Island.
after a long period of failing
health. A retired farmer, he was a
son of the late Jehu and Amanda
Furman Bennett and is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Derrick
son Bennett; daughters, Mrs.
Amanda Warrington, Selbyville,
and Mrs. Allie Marie Cannon, of
Fenwick Island. and three grand
children. Mr.. Bennett was a direc-
tor of the Baltimore Trust Com
pany in Selbyville. Funeral serv-
ices were held Sunday afternoon at
two o'clock, in the WatsOn-Gray
Funeral Home, in Frankford, and
interment was in the Roxana
Methodist Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Slaughter Neck Home
Demonstration Club

The Slaughter Neck Home Dem
onstration Club met on Tuesday,
May 26 at the home of Mrs. Vernon
Hill. Mrs. Thomas Jones, president
of the club, presided. after short
business meeting, Miss Nancy Rat
lift, Sussex County Home Demon
stration agent, gave a demonstra-
ton entitled "The Whole Person. Z"
The hostess served refreshments.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Little League
Baseball Team

The first game Of the season for
Frederica's Little League baseball
team, which is sponsored by the
Frederick Lions Club, will be held
at 6 O'Clock on Thursday, June 4.
This will be a home game and the
team is confident Of victory. There
will be plenty Of bleacher room for
all who would like to see this team
in their first game.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Calvary Circle No. 1

Circle No. 1 of Calvary Metho-
dist Church, leader. Mrs. Edna Ar
go, met on Tuesday evening, May
19, at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Hall, with Mrs. Pearl Carpenter as
cO-hostess. There were 13 men,
bers and four visitors present. De-
licious refreshments were served.
The next monthly meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Clara
Bennett with Mrs Elsie Emory as
cO-hostess.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
COVERDALE TYRRELL

Virginia COverdale, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Layton, Jr., of
Harrington, Delaware, became the
bride of Quentin Tyrrell, Jr., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Quentin Tyrrell, Sr.,
of Lincoln, Delaware, Wednesday
evening, May goth. The couple we're
quietly married in Denton, Mary
land, by Rev Huntington. Their
attendants were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dutton of Lincoln, Harvey DuttOn
of Ellendale and jeanette Gordon
of Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
WEBB : .DICKERsON

Mr.. and Mrs. Burton J. Milmah
announce the marriage of their
daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Webb, to
Mr.. Chester w. Dickerson, son of
Mr.. John Dickerson and the late
Mrs. Sallie DickersOn of Ellen
dale. The ceremony was performed
on Thursday evening, May 7th, by
the Rev. Thomas J. Huntington,
minister Of Grace Methodist Church,
Denton, Maryland.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

the lovely table, where the good
things to eat, were served.
al
Mrs. Morris GroVerman was
invited to be present at the
Volunteer Recognition Service
held on Tuesday of last week in
Tower Hill School in Whining
ton, which was attended by a
large number of community
workers. Mrs. Groverman was
recognized for her work in the
local clinic of the State Board
of Health and as one having
given more than three hundred
hours to the service in the last
year. She was presented a
scroll which set forth her COM
mUnity work and with a pin,
emblematic of her service
which she will wear with
pride.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Milford Free Library

The Milford Free Public Library
will be closed both morning and
evening on Saturday, May 81 In
observance Of Memorial Day.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

At the military review of the
University of Delaware ROTC
students when a number of
Z awards were made on Thurs
day of last week, Mrs. Douglas
Fry, president of the Daugh-
ters of the Founders and Pa
triots of America, was on hand
to present two medals, gifts
of the organization to the first
and second students who rank
ed highest in craftsmanship.
Also present from Milford for
the review were Mrs. Elinor B.
RoOsa and Mrs. N. B. Down
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Snitch
of Woodcrest, Wilmington, are
being congratulated upon the
birth of twin sons, born in the
Wilmington General Hospital,
Monday, May 25. Mrs. Snitch
will be remembered here as the
former Miss Agnes Salmons.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
OBITUARY
BEST

BEST
Mrs. Emily G. Best, 62, wife of
Thomas Best, storekeeper, died on
Sunday, May "a, after a lengthy
illness at her home in Nassau.
Besides her husband she is sur
vived by three daughters, Mrs.
Joseph G. Jett, Jr., of Reedsville,
Va; Mrs. John H. French of Mil
ford, and Mrs. w, Edward Truitt
of Nassau. Also three sons, Will
liam r., RehObOth; Thomas Edwin,
and Alfred George, both of Nassau.
She leaves 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday at 3 p. m, at her resi-
dence, conducted by the Rev. Will
liam Leishman of Lewes and the
Rev. F. Charles LouhOff, Jr., OF
Houston. Burial in Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

David Greene was in Will
mingtOn Monday evening and
took part in the recital given
by the piano pupils of Wini-
fred Jacobson. Present were
Mr.. and Mrs. David Greene,
Mrs. J. Raymond Bennett and
Mrs. Davis R. Grier.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

Mrs. Lemuel Hudson and
Mrs. Harold Wall entertained
friends at their home Satur-
day morning at a coffee, hav-
ing guests from town and from
out Of town, numbering about
forty. Beautiful arrangements
Of mixed flowers were every
where to be enjoyed by the
guests. Mrs. Arthur Hall and
Miss COrdelia Carter poured at
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

Mrs. George G. Messick has
been to school again. A mother
of four children, Mrs. Messick
took time out from family
chores to go to New York for
her instructions in how to be
a more efficient Welcome Wag-
on hostess; in other words an
official greeter for Milford on
occasions such as the birth of
a baby a sixteenth birthday,
an engagement or when famil-
les move. from one place to the
local scene. She represents To-
cal businesses, often taking
gifts to those hOnored and in
the case of new cOmers, giving
them previews of what is at
hand in the town like churches,
libraries, newspapers, banks,
shops, schools and different
services. The idea goes way
back to pioneer days when
: those rugged men and women
with their families blazed the
trails west and communities,
already established on the way
came with a welcome and food
and water for the weary sett-
lers. The service has grown
until there are forty thousand
hostesses in the United States,
ready and eager. like Mrs. Mes
sick is, to greet new people or
to honor others on special oc-
casions.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

So often we hear the phrase
"the prettiest girl in seven
counties" and that was the ac-
tual honor that came to Betty
Scott on Saturday when an in
termediate rally of Girl Scouts
of the Peninsula took place in
Dover Betty, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Scott, was
crowned with rhinestone top
piece and will have it in her
possession for one year. This
is her fifth year in scouting and
she is one of the first class
members of local troop 29. This
May Queen honor must be high
ly priced for there were many
girls in the competition for the
honor.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
MURRAY

Andrew J. Murray, aged 81.
Wei known contractor, active
churchman and prominent in Ma
sonic circles in the state. died on
last Saturday morning, May 23rd
in Beebe Hospital, following a
heart attack suffered on last Thurs
day night. Mr.. Murray had suffered
the heart ailment for about a year.
Mr. Murray had been active i'm the
affairs of Grace Methodist Church
and a member of the Official board
OF the church for many years and
had been recently acting in an ad-
visory capacity for the erection of
the new educational building of
the church. Fraternally, he was a
member and past master of Frank
lin Lodge No. IL, A F.. and A. NJ,
Georgetown; a member and past
High Priest of Hope Chapter No.
L X. A. M; st. Johns Command
cry, in Wilmington; the Delaware
COnsistOry; Evergreen Forest No.
80, Tall Cedars of Lebanon; the
Kent-Sussex Scottish Rite Club
and of the Wissahickon Tribe, IN
dependent Order of Red Men, in
Selbyville. He was also a member
of the GeOrgetOwn-Millsboro RO-
tary Club. He was a son of the
late John Parker and Mary CULLEN
Murray, of Bishopville, Md. Surviv-
ing are his wife, Mrs. Mary Eliza
beth McCabe Murray; a son, Irwin
r. Murray, of Georgetown and a
daughter, Mrs Alexander Irvine.
of LansdOwne, Pa. There are also
four grandchildren; a brother,
Harvey Murray, of Philadelphia; +;
sister, Mrs. Harry Smith, Selby-
vile, and a half-brOther, William
Murray, of Selbyville. Funeral
services were held in Grace Metho-
dist Church, Tuesday afternoon, at
two o'clock, with Rev. DR.. Thomas
c. MUlligan, pastor of the church,
conducting the service. Employees
of Mr.. Murray served as pall-bear-
ers. InteTment in Union Cemetery
Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
BANNING

Mrs. Ethel Kate Banning, aged
"A years, wife of Charles Banning,
of Milton, died in Milford Memorial
Hospital late Monday evening, May
18th, of heart ailment. She was a
daughter of Mrs. Frank Leverage
of Milton and the late John r.
Moore, of MillsbOro. Besides her
husband and mother, she is surviv-
ed by daughter, Mrs. Lew White,
Jr., Of Lewes; a son, Ronald c..
Banning, at home; 3 sisters, Mrs.
L. B. Whaley, Laurel; Mrs. Louis
MCGEE and Mrs. Homer Banning,
both of Milton; a brother, Bernard
Moore, of Milton, and one grand
son, Charles White, Lewes. Private
funeral services were held at the
residence Friday afternoon at two
o'clock, with Rev. L. c. Randall.
of Rehoboth and Rev. Harold Da-
Wis, of Milton, officiating. Interment
in Mechanics Cemetery, in Mills
bOrO.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Al \

Mrs. G. D. Holzmueller and
Mrs. Frank NAPLES have invit-
ed friends for luncheon and
bridge on Tuesday and We'd
nesday of next week. The
luncheon will take place at
Dinner Bell Inn in Rehoboth
and the time is 1890.
G
Ankara, Turkey, is a far
piece from Milford, Delaware,
but the time spent there will go
very quickly for Jackie Webb.
These days are busy ones for
him. He has to think about
visa, tests and innOculations
in preparation for this trip
which he will take with four
other boys from different parts
of this country as they repre-
sent the Civil Patrol in the In
ternatiOnal Cadet Exchange
program. The instructions
made plain all of the require
ments about uniform, extra
clothing, mail, baggage and
even spending money. so Jackie
knows now just what he can
and will not be allowed to do.
1t is a great opportunity and
one which he will enjoy as
reward for his work and ser
vice in the Civil Patrol. His
return is scheduled for Au-
gust Is.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

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- its of those invited
to the luncheon given by Mrs.
Leslie M. DobsOnl on Tuesday
at the Dinner Bell Inn in Re
hoboth. At one O'Clock the
guests were assembled in the
cheerful dining room of the
inn, having greeted their hos
tess, who had a warm welcome
for each one. She wore a dark
blue dress, trimmed in white
daisies and wore a red rose,
the replica of those she had
for each guest at their places
at the table. Delicious food and
pleasant conversation hurried
the time till going home hour
came. Mrs. Dobson entertain
ed another groups of friends
yesterday at the inn, all friends
from Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
CANNON

Ray Cannon, Sr., Sc, died at his
home in Pennington last Thurs
day morning, May 21st, after suf-
fering heart attack. He had been
in poor health for the past year.
He was retired employee of the
maintenance department of du-
Points at SeafOrd, retiring in 1861.
He was the son of Charles B. and
Sallie Carlisle Cannon, and was
born near Bridgeville, but had liv-
ed at Pennington for the past go
years. He was very fond of base
ball, and was also an ardent Demo-
crat. Funeral services were held at
the Boyer Funeral Home, Harring-
ton, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
IN charge of the Rev. Charles w.
Spry a former pastor of Farming
ton Methodist Church. Interment
was in Hollywood Cemetery. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella
SalmOns Cannon, and a son, Ray
Cannon, Jr., and a grandson, ,ThOm-
as Ray Cannon, II, of Farmington:
brother, Harry Cannon, of New
ark, Del, and two sisters. Mrs.
Fred c. Jones and Mrs. Lawrence
Taylor, both of Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

TO INSTALL-The officers of
the Lincoln WOman's Society of
Christian Service will be installed
by the Rev. William H. Revelle,
Srp on Sunday morning at the
regular worship service. All mem
bers are urged to attend and occupy
the first three rows of seats in the
center.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

ALL MEMBERS of veterans or
CARNATIONS, Scout units, National
Guard units, and school band are
to report at the Railroad Staten
at $3.50 a. m, Saturday, May 3Oth,
for participation in MilfOrd's an
nual Memorial Day parade.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

TRAINING SCHOOL-W. S. c. S.
Officers Training School will be
held on June 3rd at the Goshen
Methodist Church, Milton, Del. All
officers of the Calvary Methodist
Church w. S. G. S. are asked to
attend. First session starts at 10
a. m. Contact Mrs. Pearl Hopkins
for reservations.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

MEETING-The w. c. T. U. will
meet with Miss Elizabeth HAM
mond, Monday evening, June 1st, at
8:15 O'Clock. Members please attend.
Last Meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

BAKE will be held on Friday
morning, May 29th, starting at 8
o'clock by Group No. 8 of Calvary
Methodist Church w. S. C. S. Sus-
an Mills is leader of this group and
the bake will be held in front of
Odd Fellows Building.