Milford chronicle., 1961-09-22


son, former postmaster at Ellen
dale, Delaware. and who retired in
1855, quietly celebrated his birth
day at his home near town. Mr.
Derrickson received many lovely
cards and gifts, and many rela-
tives and friends called. Sunday
dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Der
rickson were: Mr.. and Mrs. L. W.
Ellingsworth. and Mrs. William
Holloway and family of Glendale
Mrs. Linda Williams of Clarksville
and Mrs. Dorothy CULLEN of Sell
byville We're Saturday callers.
Mr. and Mrs Elwood Kenton
were callers in Milford during the
weekend.
Mns. Betty Foxwell gave a sur
prise baby shower for Mrs. Richard
Walls, Jr. on Tuesday evening,
September IL, 1861, at her home in
Glendale. Many guests from this
community and surrounding towns
attended, and lovely and useful
gifts were received. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lindale of
near town celebrated their 50th.
wedding anniversary last week.
They were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Julius Gorlich, Jr. and family of
Georgetown, and all had a deli
cious dinner at the Dinner Bell
Inn, Rehoboth Best wishes for
many more years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Messick of
Milford weee recent callers in
town.
Mr.and Mrs. Jones Ellingsworth
entertained guests on Sunday.
THE ELLENDALE DEMON
STRATION CLUB WILL MEET IN
THE FIRE HALL, EIIIENDALE
ON TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT
&c, 1861, at 500 O'Clock. Mrs. Ed
ma Neibert, hostess; Mrs. Sybill
Metschl, craft chairman; and Mrs.
Mildred Warren. annual reports
chairman; ask if any member has
not already turned in their craft
report or annual report, please
bring Tor send) them to this meet
ing Miss Frances Shaffner will be
at this meeting.
Mrs. Catherine Spicer visited
friends Sunday.
Mr. George Raymond Coverdale
is improving at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raylyn c. HOyt
and family had delightful trip
during the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F.. War
rem recently motored to Phiiadel-
phia.
This community was saddened
by the death of Mrs. Clara Wilson
who had been a resident for a
number of years. Funeral services
at Glendale Methodist Church on
Friday. September Is. 1861. Inter
ment in Glendale Cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Hayden are
now at home. dupont Blvd, after
enjoying the summer months al
their home. Dewey Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Neibert and
| family enjoyed a motor trip on
Sunday.
SHOWER:
Saturday evening. September Q.
1861. Mrs. Norman Hall. Hidden
Valley. King of Prussia. Penna.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs David
Ellingsworth of Glendale. was
given a surprise stork shower in
the Glendale Fire Hall. Glendale.
by Mrs Ruth Jester. Mrs. Anna
May Jester and Mrs Marie Worth
ington. Guests from Ellendale.
Georgetown. Milford and Penna
We're present. Many beautiful and
useful gifts were received.
A large table. lovely in pink,
white and blue ribbon and paper
booties with matching cloth, held
the many gifts beautifully wrapped
in appropriate paper and bows of
ribbon and baby articles, rattles,
animals. etc.
| The refreshments served buffet
style was arranged on a long table
with matching tablecloth and nap
kins with a centerpiece of a cake
in the shape of a cradle decorated
in pink and blue nesting in a
circle of frilly pink and blue net.
The guests enjoyed the evening,
and upon leaving wished Betty
the best of luck.
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hig-
man of Milford were dinner guests
Of Mrs. Ida Sheppard
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wiltsey of
Milford were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George Metschl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Wootten were
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