Smyrna times., 1926-11-03
CLAYTON
Budget of News Gathered Here and
There of Neighborhood Interest

General Manager E. w. Smith, of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announced the annual awards for
track maintenance, to supervisors and
assistant supervisors Of the Main Line
Division of the Eastern Region. The
principal. or "Klondike" prize whirh
Is given for maintaining the best line
and surface between New York and
Altoona and Philadelphia and Wash
ington, was awarded to A. E. Preble,
supervisor, and Wesley deValinger,
assistant supervisor, Division No. 33,
of the Philadelphia Division at Mid
dletown, Pa. Division No. 33 extends
from Lancaster to Steelton, Pa. This
prize amounts to $1,000, of which the
supervisor receives $500 and the as
sistant supervisor $400. The prize
for the greatest improvement made
during the year in line and surface
between the some points, amounting
to $1,000, was awarded to r. j. Smith,
supervisor, formerly Supervisor at
Clayton, Delaware, and William Chau-
venetf assistant supervisor Division
No. 81, of the Philadelphia Division
at Downingtown, Pa. Division No.
81 extends from Green Tree to Cain,
Pa. The supervisors share of this
prize is $7OO, and the assistants $500.
Three additional prizes, of $500 each
were awarded to the supervisors and
assistants maintaining the best line
and surface on the three General Di-
visions comprising the Main Line be-
tween New York and Altoona and
Philadelphia and Washington, exclud-
ing of course, the winners of the
'Klondike' prize.
Oscar Jones, Sr., native of Smyr-
ma, now of near Newport, telegraph
operator employed by the Pensylva-
mia Railroad Company, was retired by
the company Monday, following a
period of service of As years. His
fellow employees Of the West Yard,
presented him with a morris chair
and floor lamp, which will give him
many pleasant hours in his home.
Mr.. Jones entered the service of the
railroad company when it was known
as the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Bailroad in March of 1881
and practically all of his time has
been spent in serive in West Yard in
what is now the interlocking tower.
He was IS years old on October 3,
and was born on that date in 1861
at Smyrna, Del His wife was also
named Jones-Ella NJ. Jones-before
their marriage. She was resident
Of Wilmington. There are two sons,
George F. and Oscar, Jr., and one
daughter, Mrs. Mabel DeValinger,
also fur grandchildren.
The Clayton Century Club held
Halloween Party on Thursday even
ing, October 18th. The room was ap-
propriately decorated in festoons of
yellow and black. The mummers
turned out in full regalia, witches
clowns and many other costumes We're
present and an evening Of frolic and
dancing was indulged in. Music was
furnished by the Clayton Orchestra,
Messrs. Allen, Pratt and Macklin,
with Miss Ella Hawkins as pianist.
After making a display of their cos
TUNES, prizes were awarded for the
best costume to Mrs. Rhyder Jones;
most comic, Mrs. Matte Wright;
man best dressed to represent woman,
Mr.. Carl Hurd. After the awarding
of prizes refreshments were served
and then all departed to their homes
having had a most enjoyable evening.
st. Paul's NJ. E. Church, Rev d. ].
Givan, pastor, announces these .serv-
ives for the week and Sunday-The
mixed Adult Bible Class of the
Church School met at the parsonage
last Thursday evening and was or
ganized. The class name is "Lend a
Hand" Class motto: "Ever Onward"
The pastor was made president; Mrs.
ID. J. Givan, teacher; Mr.. George
Brockson, vice-president; Mrs. f. J.
Ennis, secretary, and Mrs. George
Blockson, treasurer; Mrs. J. w. Hous-
ton, chairman Of membership commit
tee; G. w. Hall Of the Devotional and
Mrs. @. G. Tweddle of the Social COM
mittee. At the close Of the organi-
zation refreshments Of ice cream and
cake were served. Revival meeting
will begin next Sunday. Church
School, 10 a. M; Holy Communion,
IL a. m; Song Service in the evening,
n; Preaching, 7.30. All welcome.