Smyrna times., 1934-08-02
CLAYTON NEWS
AND PERSONALS
Budget of Items From Our
Railroad Town and Their
Persona! Mention
CHURCHES AND SCHOOL

Clayton Wins at BaseDan-On
Saturday one of the most one-sid-
ed games of the season IN this
section was played at Smyrna
when the local team journeyed
there and handed the Smyrna boys
a whitewashing, 6 TO o. The pre-
game betting was all in favor of
Smyrna as from all reports Smyr-
ma had greatly boosted their
chances by securing three Jersey
stars. Cats, on the mound for
Smyrna, was treated rather rough
ly by the local boys putting on
many rallies. Vaughn, on the
mound for Clayton, had things
pretty much in hand at all times
and never was in danger of being
scored on. Mag, star Clayton
first baseman, was behind the bat
in the absence of Palmer, and per-
formed very capable, handling
Vaughns shoots in perfect order.
He also had single at bat. Cole
was the heavy clubber for Clayton,
while Burris was best for Smyrna.
Harrington performed at third in
place of R. knight, who is at Ma
tional Guard Camp. Hurley, Wy
oming star, was in Centerfield for
Clayton and performed brilliantly
throughout. His hitting and base
running was the feature of the
game. Messick, Smyrna boy,
but Clayton shortstop, had a won
derful day and showed his town
folks how things are played out
Clayton way. The series will be
resumed on August 18th, at Clay
ton. Clayton will be out for a
clean sweep. On Saturday, Clayton
travels to Townsend. ]. knight
will probably toe the mound for
Clayton. On Sunday, Chesapeake
City will be visitors at Clayton.
Chesapeake City has one of the
best teams in years and from all
reports will give the local boys a
hot battle. The Clayton team is
going great at present and feel
confident Of victory. On Sunday
Clayton will have their regular
lineup as R. knight and Palmer
are expected home from Guard
Camp for this tilt. Come out and
give the boys the support they
deserve.
Benjamin F. Johnson, well known
young business man of Dover
formerly of Clayton and well
known in Smyrna, left last Wed
nesday for New York, stopping al
the Waldorf Astoria, where he at
tended an educational conference
of Equitable Life of New York rep
resentatives. Mr.. Johnson sailed
Friday night on the Berengaria fol
a cruise to Halifax arriving back in
New York Tuesday of this week
and returning to Dover yesterday
Wednesday. Mr.. Johnson was the
leading producer for the first six
months of this year in the Viii
mington agency and stands 9th
among all representatives of the
Equitable in the United States
Mrs. Johnson accompanied her hus.
band on the voyage.
The new fire engine was deliver
ed to the local fire company or
Tuesday. The new engine was put
into quick service when they were
called to the home of Mr.. Edward
Ennis during the heavy storm on
early Wednesday morning. Light
ming struck his outbuildings and
the damage was very heavy.
Rev. and Mrs. c. M. Cullum, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson Cullum and son
Macklin, and their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Cullum, of Washing
ton, D. c., were at Rehoboth on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Shane and
daughter Thelma, spent the week
end at Warwick, as guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Elwood David.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Savin and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fluharty
spent Sunday at Rehoboth.
Mrs. H. Davis of Millsboro, spent
Wednesday with friends in Clay
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Marker spent
Sunday at Ocean City, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Carrow and
son Billy, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Boggs and Mr.and Mrs. Pat knight
spent Sunday at Ocean City, Md.
Miss Frances Amos and Mr.. Bot
Amos have returned to their home
in Metucken, N. j., after spending
several days with relatives.
The Harrington Fair was visited
by many residents of our town. A
fine time was reported by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ennis an1
daughters Roberta and Edna, wer,
in Dover on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fleming hay,
moved to Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. John Sudler and son Jane
and Shelby Harrington, spent Sun