Milford chronicle., 1960-05-06

food never tasted better and the
large tub of lemonade was surely
enjoyed by all. The big event of the
day was a ride across the river in
a cabin cruiser-25c round trip.
Mr.. ireland who passed away in
1926 was replaced by his son,
Fred, who served as Superintendent
until he moved to Glendale in 1927.
Mr.. Hubbard Macklin was elected
Superintendent in 1927. Miss Min
ME ]. Reed was teacher of class
in the choir loft for years. When
she entered Temple University for
special teachers training, her class
ioined with us. Mrs. Iris Swain was
a member of her class. After Miss
Minnie returned, she became our
Assistant teacher for many years.
By now, we were a large class, so
we moved to a spot where Mrs.
Matte Greenly's class is located.
After John ireland brought his
new bride to town, Gladys joined
our class and became Assistant
teacher for about two years while
Mrs. Donovan was absent due to
illness in the family.
About this time, we decided that
we had grown beyond the Buds OF
Promise" stage, SO we changed our
class name to ''The Loyal Workers
Glass" with our class song being
Others. At Christmastime, Mrs.
Donovan gave us class pins with
that name inscribed thereon.
After John and Gladys Ireland
moved, Iris Swain became our
Assistant teacher.
During the year 1943, Douglas
Morgan was elected Sunday School
Superintendent. BY this time,, Gle
ora Donovan was our assistant
teacher.
Mrs. Eva Donovan was our tea
cher for about 38 years and we Sc
lected as our class song, Precious
to Me-, favorite of Mrs. Donovan.
In the fall of 1852 we presented the
Pulpit Bible in her honor. Mrs.
Donovan's passing away in Novem-
ber 1853 left us with many precious
memories. Her husband, VIM. b.
Donovan is our Sunday SchOd
Secretary and has been for over
IS years.
AS Cleora was our assistant tea
cher, we asked her to become our
teacher which post she has/sO cap
ably held for the past six years.
Over the years, a number OF the
original class have moved to other
towns, others have passed away.
Nowxv v,,ov~,Iorc baxyo sosnod sao Frovr.
time to time. OF the original class
we still have with us Ruth C. Will
kins, Anna Truitt Macklin and Lot
tie Warren Collins.
Clifford Donovan was elected s.
S. Superintendent in 1860. Our
class roll numbers 33 at this time.
Although some are unable to at
tend regularly. we welcome you to
join us and anytime we are asked
to move as a. class, we will be glad
to do so.
Pupil registration for term 1850
81. Who2 All first grade entrants
and all second grade entrants who
will attend the Lincoln School #3
for the first time. When? May 9-13,
inclusive from 900 a. m. to 800 p.
m. Where? School office. If poss-
ible. try to register in the morning.
Also be sure to bring your Birth
Certificate.
Mrs. Traver's room won the at
tendance banner at the April meet
ing. Two films secured by Mrs.
Western, School Nurse were en-
joyed by all.
The Roast Beef dinner given for
the benefit of Lincoln PTA. was
decided success. The bake under
the direction of Mrs. Gordon Mac
Lean was also very successful. Our
garcious thanks to all who assis-
ted in any way The proceeds will
be used for class trips.
Mr. Wilbur HesseItine, extension
dairyman of University of Della
ware and Mr.. Howard wilkins
made a business trip to Suffield,
Conn. during the weekend.