Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954
Past In Review from 02-27-2003
50 years ago
Feb. 19, 1953
Diamond-Gulf Station Held Its Grand Opening
The Grand Opening of Middletown’s new Diamond-Gulf Service Station, located at 48 E. Main Street, was held on Thursday and Friday of last week, and was visited by a large number of motorists who wished to enjoy a “one-stop” service for their cars.
The new building, which was recently completed by local contractors, H. Clay Phillips Sons, is of concrete block, painted white with blue trimmings. It consists of a 45,000 lb. ice compartment, 1 bay service station for lubrication and car washing and offices. The new station will also carry a full line of automobile accessories.
A fuel oil and kerosene bulk plant is located in the rear of the property, which will insure better and quicker service to all of Diamond’s customers. The station is also handling Diesel fuel, as well as bag coal. This up-to-the-minutes Diamond Gulf Station features a full line of those well-known Diamond and Gulf Products.
Mr. Wallace Hufnal, manager of the new station, has been associated with Diamond Ice and Coal Co. of Wilmington for 20 years, and was manager of the old plant which occupied this same site.
During the Grand Opening gifts and prizes were presented to both grown-ups and children, with the “grand prize” drawing Friday evening, resulting as follows: 1st prize automobile tire, awarded Lee walker; 2nd, John Wynn, set of spark plugs; 3rd, Mrs. Marie Winder, oil change and lubrication; 4th Mrs. Elsie Bush, car wash; 5th, John N. Sparks, Jr., lubrication. All of the prize winners reside in this town.
100 years ago
Feb. 21, 1903
Sales to Take Place
Monday, February 23d, 1903. – Public Sale of stock, farming implements, &c., by Harry Willey. W. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
Tuesday, February 24th, 1903. – Public Sale of stock, farm implements, &c., by C.S. martin, W. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
Wednesday, February 25th, 1903. - Public Sale of stock, farm implements, &c., by William F. Reynolds, at Reynolds’ Cross-roads, near Price ’s Corner, Del. W. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
Wednesday, February 25th, 1903 - Public Sale of stock, farm implements, &c., by Frank K. Hendrickson, on the farm known as the “George Cleaver Farm,” on the Dutch Neck Road, 1 mile south of Delaware City, Joseph M. Armstrong, auctioneer.
Thursday, February 27th, 1903. – Public sale of stock, farm implements, &c., David S. Lynam, on the Watts Farm, near Townsend, on the road leading from Vandyke’s to Patterson’s School House. W. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
Tuesday, March, 3d, 1903 – Public sale of stock, farming implements, &c., by Charles. H. Salmon, on his farm, on the road from Summit Bridge to Chesapeake City, one mile from Summit Bridge William S. Smith, auctioneer.
St. George’s Items
Mrs. R. R. Ecker spent Saturday in Philadelphia.
Raymond Jamison has accepted a position in Wilmington.
Mumps are prevalent among the young children of the town.
Prof. R. Pratt has returned from a visit to Philadelphia.
Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Dewitt were Philadelphia visitors on Tuesday.
Mr. Jessup, of Swathmore, Pa., was an over Sunday guest at the Manse.
Frank Shoull and wife entertained Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cannon, of Odessa, on Monday.
Owing to the inclement weather on Sunday last no services were held in our churches.
Joseph Henry and wife, of Wilmington, spent part of last week with her friend, Miss Sara Milligan.
William Haman, of State Road, was the guest of his brother-in-law, H.C. Buckson, on Monday.
Messrs M.C. Riley and James Robert spent Sunday with Clarence Pool and family, near McDonough.
The ladies of the M.E. Church are preparing for a supper to be held in Odd Fellows’ Hall, March 6th.
Charles Stapleford and wife, of Bowersville, spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Nelson.
Townsend Moore who has been confined to the house by illness for several weeks past is able to be out again.
25 years ago
February 23, 1978
Odessa news
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shetzler, of Odessa, entertained at dinner on Sunday in honor or Mr. Shetzler’s 84th birthday. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Bailey, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Shetzler and Mr. and Mrs. William Shetzler and children, all of Odessa.
Mrs. Maude Ely, of Newark, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Fred Austin.
Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Sunderland, of Alexandria, Va., were the weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Charles Money.
Mrs. Joel W. Ager, of Gloversville, N.Y., spent last week here with her sister Miss Elizabeth P. Brady. Mrs. Mark M. Lewis, of Upper Montclair, N.J., was the overnight guest of her aunt, Miss Brady, on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shetzler, of Odessa, entertained Mr. and Mrs. William Shetzler at dinner on Monday evening in honor of their wedding anniversary.
Mr. Robert H. George celebrated his birthday on Friday, February 17. In honor of the occasion, a family dinner party was enjoyed at the Swiss Inn near Elkton. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. James George, of Odessa; and Mrs. John Arvey and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas George of this town.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Godwin, Jr., of New Castle, visited his grandmother, Mrs. Hattie E. Hall, on Sunday.
