Milford chronicle., 1960-05-06

Jams of MiIlsboro, attended the
Congressional Clubs Breakfast for
Mrs. Eisenhower at the Hotel Will
ard, Washington, ID. c. They were
guests of Mrs. John j. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Kinley, Jr.,
and Mrs Goldie Walker of Flem-
ington, Pa, arrived at the James
Hummer, Jr's residence on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kinley returned in the
afternoon, leaving Mrs. Walker to
spend her vacation with her dau-
ghter and son-in-law and two
grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank HoltOn spent
the weekend in Hartford, Conn.
II G. G. Says: If you are not living
near enough to your mother to tell
her that you love her, write it so
she will get it before Mothers Day.
Mrs. William e. Powell (Sadie)
underwent surgery at Peninsula
General Hospital at Salisbury on
Saturday morning, The latest re-
port is favorable and her many
friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Lois Brasure, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifton Brasure, has been
taking piano lessons for five years
-four years with Mrs. Martha
JONES, and one year with Charles
N. Shouard, Salisbury, Nd, gradu-
ate from Peabody Institute of Mu-
sic, Baltimore, Nd, and is now
seeking his doctors degree, which
will be completed in July. Sunday
afternoon, Mr.. Shouard had a piano
recital at his home. There were
twenty students that performed
and four were selected as out
standing students of the year. Lois
was one of the four and received a
statue of Mozart, as the selection
she played was composed by him.
A Friend Leaves Town
In 1918, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton H.
watson moved into Frankford and
set up business in the building on
the corner of Thatcher and Knox
Streets, which is now used as
Richards Grocery Store. A few
months later they moved into the
corner property of Thatcher st. and
Roxana Road. BY this time thew
were popularity known as Clint and
Renee.
Will their business was associ-
ated with heart-breaking exper-
fences. their friendly administra-
tions in that business left the he
reaved smiling through their tears,
with contentment unexcelled.
In 1941 Clint and Renee moved
into what had formerly been the
Frankford school building. With the
improved facilities they continued
to serve the public. They have, en-
tered every home in Frankford.
and have removed a loved one, and
those remaining will be forever in
debted to the personalities of Clint
and Renee.
A little over twelve years ago
they took over the responsibility of
receiving fire calls, and their duty
has been performed on a "a hour
basis, with accuracy of direction to
the Company, which has been of in
valuable service to the property
owners.
When the ambulance was added
TO the Fire Company's Equipment.
the duty of. calling for the ambu-
lance driver was added to the fire
call, and their broad acquaintance
was valuable asset in contactine
available ambulance drivers and in
giving directions to the driver
where the patient was located.
In 1916, the Watson Mortuary
became Watson and Gray, and the
very pleasant young partners
moved to Millsboro after the Under
taker, H. Hickman's death. Since
that time the Watson and GRAY
combination has served the public
with such pleasant efficiency thai
now that Clint and Renee are with.
drawing the entire community will
feel the vacancy for long time tc
come.
Good neighbors and good friends
may each day be mixed with hapny
memories and joyous experience.