Smyrna times., 1934-12-27
CLAYTON NEWS
AND PERSONALS
Budget of Items From Our
Railroad Town and Their
Personal Mention
CHURCHES AND SCHOOL

Old Santa Claus arrived in town
at 6 o'clock on Christmas Eve.
Santa came riding in town in a
wagon loaded with goodies for the
many children of our town. About
$50 were assembled around the
community tree awaiting his ar
rival. As the first little youngster
caught the first glimpse of Santa
the word was passed along and
soon there were happy smiles on
the faces of every one, He gave a
bag of candy, oranges and apples
to each little one. A bag was also
sent to each shut-in that was un-
able to attend. At $50 Santa sent
them all home to bed so he could
make a visit to every home. We
must congratulate and offer our
praise to Mr.. James Montague for
his earnest effort in making this
treat for our children possible. We
wish to thank those who gave to
Mr.. Montague to make the pro-
ceeds possible.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Stewart of
Wildwood, N. j., are spending
sometime with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Bailey. Mrs. Bail
ey, who has been quite ill with
pneumonia, is much better. Mrs.
Bailey's many friends hope to see
her out soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Reynolds of
Philadelphia, Pa, spent Sunday
with Mrs. John Harris and Mrs.
Mae Williams Mrs Harris re-
turned home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Reynolds where she will spend
sometime.
James LeCompte returned home
on Saturday from the Kent Gener-
al Hospital in Dover, where he was
operated on for aderoids and ton
sils. James's many friends hope
to see him out soon.
Miss Marion Stewart of Phila-
delphia, Pa. and Mr.. Harry Stew
art of Staunton, Va, spent the hol-
idays with their father, Mr.. Char
les Stewart, Sr.
Miss Catherine Sullivan has ac-
cepted a position with the Hercules
Powder Co., in Wilmington and
entered upon her duties yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Amos en-
tertained at dinner on Xmas Day,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Porter and Mr..
and Mrs. Karl Porter and daughter
of near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Atkinson
and sons James and Junior, of
Cape Charles, Va,a spending the
holidays with Mr. and Mrs. James
r. Boggs.
Mrs. Mary VanDyke is spending
the holidays with Mrs Alice Col
lins
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Knight of
Pennsylvania and Mrs. Nan Arm
strong of Delaware City, spent the
Xmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs.
Francis Brown.
Miss Rebecca Anne Williams of
Rehoboth, and Mr.. Frederick Will
Hams of Newark, are spending the
Xmas Holidays with their mother,
Mrs. Mae Williams.
Miss Beatrice Downing of New
York, spent Xmas with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w.
Downing.
Mrs Bertha Sevil and son How
ell, and Miss Alice Ennis spent
Xmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Hudson in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Clayton Wheatman is spend
ing the Xmas holidays in New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Whining
ton.
Mrs. Harry c. Clayville spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb
Jackson in Wilmington.
Miss Betty Houtman of St.
Gertrude's Academy in Ridgely,
Md, is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Houtman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Garman of
Wilmington, were Sunday guests
of his mother, Mrs. Georgianna Le-
Compile.
Mr.. Clarence Miller of Whining
ton, spent Xmas with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Miller.
Miss Elizabeth Ann Knight of
Lebanon, spent the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Boggs and Mr..
and Mrs. Pat Knight.
Mr.. Harry Sylvester is quite ill
at his home. His many friends
wish him speedy recovery.
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