Milford chronicle., 1959-09-25

Mrs. Viola Thistlewood spent a
very pleasant Sunday afternoon re-
miniscing with Mrs. Amanda Lof-
land.
Mrs. Doris Reynolds has the SYM
pathy of Houston and community
for the death of her sister, Mrs.
Gladys E. Thompson of Wyoming,
who passed away on Saturday in
Milford Memorial Hospital.
Sunday, October 4, is World Wide
Communion Sunday.
Sunday, October II, in the even
ing, the WSCS will present Rally
Day program. At the close of the
program, the men of the Official
Board will serve light refreshments
in the Fellowship Hall. Keep this
date in mind.
On Thursday, September II, Mrs.
Eleanor Yerkes, Mrs. Nellie Jump,
Mrs. Helen Clifton, Mrs. Jessie
Marvel, Mrs. Irene Vinyard, Mrs.
Eva Wilson, Mrs. Ethel Johnson,
and Mrs. Viola ThistlewoOd, mem
bers of the Houston WSCS made a
pilgrimage to. Camp Pe-Co-Meth,
Md, to attend "A Day Apart, un-
der the leadership of the standing
committee of Spiritual Life of the
Woman's Society of Christian Ser
vice, Peninsula Conference. Mrs. T.
H. Mcguire, Sr., Conference Secre-
tary of Spiritual Life, was chair
man for the day and talked on the
meaning "Why-A Day Apart?'
The vocal duet by Mrs. Baynard
and Mrs. Ralph Geary was greatly
enjoyed.
Mrs. H. F. Chandler, President of
the Easton District, introduced
Mrs. Ralph d. Smith, Washington,
ID. c., guest speaker for the day.
Her topic-"Spirltual Growth-Our
Need Today, which is so true.
others who had important parts
on the program were, Mrs. Howard
Robbins, Cambridge, Nd, who fur
nished intrumental music. Mrs.
William Dore, Easton, made the
opening prayer. Mrs. Byron Gibson,
Dover District, was leader. Mrs.
Benjamin Landrum, Cambridge,
Md, sang a very lovely solo, I'D
Like To Walk Where Jesus Walk
ed, which was greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Thomas r. Hill, Secretary OF
Salisbury District, offered prayer
as did Mrs. Ralph Minker OF the
Wilmington District who made the
Offertory prayer.
The lunch hour was from 1915
to LAS. Box lunches were taken by
the ladies with hot coffee furnished
at the camp.
The Question and Answer period
took up the afternoon session. VAL
liable information and ideas were
gathered from this phase of the
program Other peoples views on
certain questions are always inter-
esting in contrast to our own. The
period was conduced by Mrs. Ma
guire with answers being given by
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs.
Baumgarten.
There were 1873 ladies present at
this DAY Apart. 1t was wonder
full meeting and those who could
not be present sure missed spiri-
tual treat, as well as a wonderful
feeling of fellowship.
On Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.. Jerry
Hendon had as guests at a turkey
dinner, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mar
vel and family, Mr. Chester Marvel,
and Mr.. Paul Williams of Milton.
The occasion was in honor of Mrs.
MarvePs birthday anniversary. Mrs.
Marvel received lovely gifts and
everyone had nice time.
Miss Connie Kenton accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kirkby to
Wilmington on Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday evening they visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Kirkby
and daughters Loretta and Miriam.
Mr.. George Kirkby went to New
York on Monday, combining busi-
ness with visit with his sister,
Mrs. Loretta Coleman of Flushing,
Long Island, who expects to enter
the hospital on Sunday for an eye
operation.