Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954
Past In Review from 01-16-2003
25 years ago
Jan. 16, 1978
Personal Notes
Those Who Entertained and Have Been Away
Miss Mary E. Melvin, of the Methodist County House, Kennett Pike, Wilmington, was the guest of Mrs. Helen Joseph and Miss Anna Gray over the weekend.
Mr. James H. Burge, of Baltimore, Md., spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Burge.
Mrs. Veryl Johnston was entertained at a surprise birthday party by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnston at their home at 109 East Redding Street on Saturday afternoon. Seventy-five relatives and friends from Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey attended and enjoyed the occasion with Mrs. Johnston.
Mrs. Harold Pleasanton entertained at dinner on Sunday in honor of her daughter, Dawn, who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, January 24. Those present besides the guest of honor were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bailey, Mrs. William A. Hill and daughter, Andrea Lynn, and granddaughter, Tracey Permelia, Mr. and Mrs. David Bailey and daughters Crissy and Suzi, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Taylor and children, Joshua and Jessica and Mr. Clay Pierce. Miss Susan Nabb, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bailey and Andy Hall visited later during the evening.
Mrs. Patricia F. Willey, of Dover, was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Claude Fouracre on Saturday evening.
50 years ago
Jan. 22, 1953
Local Personal Column
Those Who Entertained and have been away
Mr. and Ms. James Clark, of Wilmington, visited relatives and friends in town on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Cole, of Wilmington, were week-end guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. McDowell, Jr., and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Richardson and sons were Sunday dinner gests of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Frazier, and family in Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donovan and son, Charles, were recent visitors of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Roeth in Philadelphia
Mrs. Harmonson Reynolds and son, Jimmy, Mrs. C. Wesley Reynolds were Dover visitors on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore and daughters, Patsy, Barbara and Mary, of Wilmington, spent Sunday with Mrs. Moore’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sapp.
Mrs. And A. Louise Cochran returned to her home here on Wednesday of this week after having been a patient in the Delaware Hospital, Wilmington, since January 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Winant and daughter Betty, and Mrs. Gula Shipley, of Elmhurst, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. William H Batliner and Mrs. Charlotte Lansdale.
Mrs. Willard Ewng and little son, Hall Edward, of Parsonburg, Md., spent several days last week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blome, Mr. Ewing spent the weekend here.
Mr. John Gill, of Philadelphia and Mr. Norman Gill, of Narbeth, Pa., spent Thursday and Friday here with Mr. and Mrs. John W. Voshell, Sr. They also visited relatives and friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Clark, Burge, Jr., and Miss Beverly Burge of this town; Mr. and Mrs. George C. Burge, Sr., and Miss Bernice Watts of Townsend, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.J. MacCahery and son in Philadelphia on Sunday.
100 years ago
Jan. 17,1903
Townsend Notes
Mr. Levi Lattomus is spending a few days in Wilmington.
Mrs. William Dyett, of Clayton, visited Mrs. I.P. Prithchard on Monday.
Rev. J.H. Beauchamp visited Baltimore the latter part of last week.
Miss Lena Staats, of Middletown, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Jennie Staats.
Miss Addie Reynolds, of Ohio, is visiting her grandfather, Mr. William P. Reynolds.
Miss Ida David, of near Taylors Bridge, has accepted a position as teacher of the Patterson School, near town.
Mr. Harry Skaggar and daughter, of Philadelphia, spent several days this week with his mother, Mrs. Henry Skaggs.
The young folks of Townsend are enjoying skating very much, and Marans pond is enlivened every afternoon and evening by those who enjoy the merry sport.
St. Georges Items
J.G. Crossland spent Wednesday in Wilmington.
Fred Kumpel, of Camden, N.J., was a visitor here on Sunday.
William R. Pennington spent Sunday with family at Fairville, Pa.
George Vincent, wife and daughter were Wilmington visitors Friday.
Our residents are filling their ice houses with about seven inches thick.
Rev. J.R. Milligan and family entertained Mr. Jessup, of Swarthmore, over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. Powell have gone to Philadelphia where they will remain sometime.
Mrs. Joseph G. Crossland is spending this week with J.R. Crossland and family.
John Crossland returned home on Monday after a pleasant visit with relatives in Middletown.
Mrs. Helen Kumpel, of Camden, N.J., is being entertained at the residence of James, H. S. Gam.
I. Cleaver and wife, of Kennedyville, Md., visited his sister, Miss Rachel Cleaver Thursday.
Farm Dwelling Burned
The dwelling house on the farm owned by the late R.T. Cochran, and tenanted by Mr. A. Wilson Cochran, near Sassafras, Md., was destroyed by fire about ten o’clock Sunday night last. The fire is supposed to have originated from the fire or chimney in the kitchen part of the building. Mr. Cochran and family retired about 8 p.m. and an hour later was awakened by their cook, whose bedroom was over the kitchen, calling to him that the house was on fire. Mr. Cochran was able to save much of his household effects, but the building was quickly consumed. This is said to have been one of the finest farm residences in Kent County. It was insured for $5000. A small insurance was also carried by Mr. Cochran on household furniture. None of the outbuildings were destroyed. After the fire Mr. Cochran and his family were kindly cared for by Mr. Anthony H. Johnson.
