Smyrna times., 1927-04-27
CLAYTON
Budget of News Gathered Here and
There of Neighborhood Interest

The books of Clayton Parent-Teach-
ers Association were closed Monday
evening, April 25th, at the adjourn
rnent of the regular meeting of that
organization for the 1926-27 term.
Local talent was used at this meeting
and those who were fortunate enough
to be present are loud in their acclaim
of the ones who participated in the
program. This was rendered in the
following order: Song, America"
prayer; song, "The Captain is Call
ing; greetings by the president;
reading, Mrs. Neva Johnson; "The
Modern Viewpoint of Teaching Spell
ing" Prof. Florence Wharton; song;
Fifth Grade Pupils; recitation, "The
Flag" Mr.. S. ]. Flynn; addresses by
MIR. C. B. Brown and Mr.. j. r. Glenn
ents; recitation, Miss Georgia Moffett.
In reviewing the work that has been
accomplished, the treasurer reported
that at the beginning of this years
session there were siXty-siX cents in
the bank to the credit of the associa-
ton and that after all expenses have
been paid there is a balance now of
$1,000 which sum will be used in pro-
viding playground apparatus for the
school children this summer. The
president stated that the association
has provided fifteen benches for the
school rooms; purchased a set of
Crompton's Encyclopedia; furnished
prizes for a kite flying contest; pro-
vided funds for contestants at the
Delaware /. A. A. meet; purchased
first aid outfit; also books on Mathe-
matics for eighth grade pupils; had
the school piano tuned and donated
ten dollars to the local Red Cross to
assist alleviate suffering in the
Mississippi Valley. The following Of.
icers were reelected for the ensuing
year: J. l.. Shortall Jr., president;
Mrs. L. Hurd, vice president; Mr..
George Q. Mofitt, treasurer; Mrs. NJ.
Smith, secretary.
The Hoffecker Canning Company
has presented the Clayton Fire Com
pany with steam siren for their use.
The firemen, as we'll as the residents
Of Clayton, appreciate this donation
and thanks the canning company for
their cooperation.
The regular meeting Of the Clayton
Century Club was 1eld Thursday ev-
ening. After the usual business, a
delightful program, in charge Of Mrs.
j. NJ. Horn, was given. Violin solo,
BY Miss Thelma Hawkins; accompan-
led at the piano BY Miss Ella Haw-
kins; vocal solo, Mrs. Frances Hitch
ems; recitation, Miss Margaret Ross;
vocal solo, "To-night's MY Night With
Baby" Miss Catharine Horn, accom-
panied BY Mrs. J. IA. Horn; reading,
Mrs. Frances Scout. Refreshments
were served BY Mrs. Horn and her as
sistants. This week IL American For
ests week, in charge Of Mrs. Carol
Brown.
Mrs. Rynear Slaughter entertained
the regular Tuesday evening Sewing
Circle at her home.
Mrs. Harvey Boggs, Mrs. Frank AL
len and Mrs. r. w. Slaughter attend
ed the annual club luncheon of the
Smyrna Twentieth Century Club last
Friday
The covered-dish luncheon given by
the Willing Workers, Sunday School
Class, Of st. Paul VI. z. Church, or
Saturday evening was quite a success
About fifty-five dollars was taken in
The annual Parish meeting Of st
Peters Episcopal Church of Clayton
was held last week at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Keys. After tbs
regular business, refreshments were
served and a social hour was very
much enjoyed by those present.
Mr.. John Webb, of Delaware City
and Mr.. Frank Pierce Of Middletown
spent the weekend with Raymond D
Pusey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Knots Of Sails
bury, Md, Mrs. Sanboturn and Miss
Macklin of Wilmington, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Macklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hodgkins and
daughters Madge and Nettie of Win
terthur Farms, and Mr.. w. H. Tunis
Sr., Of Philadelphia, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Tunis Jr.
Miss Audrey Burns of Wilmington
visited Mrs. Lambert Gooding the
past week.
Mrs. Thomas Gooding has been Wis
iting her sister in Virginia.
Mrs. John Johnson spent several
days this wek with Oxford friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dockerty, Mrs
S. f. Tarburton, Mrs. Mildred Legg
and daughter Katherine, Mrs. Lucille
Kearns and son Alfred of Whining
ton, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hauber anC
daughter Miss Ethel, of Newark, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. t. Day
EFT.
st. Paul's NJ. +. Church, Rev. d. ]
Givan, n,pastor, announces that the Pre-
paratory Class Of young people will
meet Friday evening between and s
o'clock at the home of Mr.. Lewis H
Walker? There will be church