Smyrna times., 1936-03-19
CLAYTON NEWS
AND PERSONALS
Budget of Items From Our
Railroad Town and Their
Personal Mention
CHURCHES AND SCHOOL

The United States Civil Service
Commission, at the request of the
Postmaster General, announces g
competitive examination for post
master of Clayton. Receipt of ap-
plication is to close April 8, 1886
Applications must be properly ex-
ecuted on Form 10, and must be on
file with the Commission at Wash
ington, D. c., by the close of bust
ness on the date indicated above
This examination is held under the
Presidents order of July IL, 1888,
and not under the civil service act
and rules. You can apply at the
post Office in Clayton, or to the
United States Civil Service Com
mission. Washington, D. c., for ap-
plication Form 10, and Forms 2233
and 1858 showing the places of ex-
animation and containing other
definite information. Applicants
are warned against paying money
or other valuable consideration to
or securing an appointment. A
person who is found to have given
or promised anything of value to
anyone for securing his influence
or endorsement will not be certified
by the Commission as qualified for
appointment
The Clayton Baseball Club is
rapidly taking form. Perc. Hall,
fast semi-pro pitcher of Chester.
has been named to manage the
local club this season. Hall was a
very popular player with the club
several games last season, both
with the players and fans. He is
one of the fastest semi-pro pitchers
south of Philadelphia. Last season
he was member of Lefty Vann's
Chester Club, which was the lead
ing club of that section. He also
twirled for Chick Posson's Club of
Philadelphia. 1t is felt that he will
make a fine leader and give us one
of our best clubs ever. The tickets
for the baseball rattle are going
for the baseball club prize are go
ing very well. Get yars now and
be a lucky winner. Get your
Easter outfit the lucky way. Tick
cts 10c or 8 for 25c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward c. Meade
of Laurel Springs, N. j., this week
revealed the Leap Year" wedding
of their daughter, Miss Kathryn F..
Meade and Albert r. Schwaemmle,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick p.
Schwaemmle, Haddon Heights, N.
j. The couple were married at
Clayton, Delaware, on February 29,
by Rev Tilghman Smith. pastor of
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
They were attended by Miss Clar-
india v. Tweedle of Clayton, and
Ellwood J. Meade, of Laurel
Springs, brother of the bride.
Both the bride and groom were
graduates of Haddon Heights High
School.
Little Winnie Pierce met with
painful and rather unusual acci-
dent last week. The electric fix
ture, directly over the bed, caught
fire due to a short circuit and drop
ped to the bed on which Miss
Pierce was lying. She was burned
very badly but is improving now.
Mr.. Pierce detected the odor of
burning clothing and rushed to the
room to find this unusual happen
ing.
Trinity Episcopal Church, Clay
ton, Rev. Frederick Marx Barton,
minister in charge, announces the
service on Sunday next will be at
7:30 p. m, in the church, when the
Rt- Rev. Philip Cook, D. D.. will.
administer confirmation and preach
the sermon. All invited to this
service.
Many from our town attended
the opening of the Lotus Gardens
dance hall near Dover last Thurs
day evening. A fine time was re-
ported by all.
The Eighth Grade Students of
Clayton School are practicing for
their annual minstrel for the ben,
eft of Boys Club.
Mr.. Arthur Carey and Mrs. Mary
Naylor spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs John Ennis of Odessa.
Mrs. John O'Neil, Jack O'Neil
and Mrs. Nan Sullivan spent Sum
day in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Mills and
son Junior, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hickman of
Roberts, Md.
Mrs. j. r. Boggs spent Friday in
Kennedyville, Md. visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Boggs. Mr.. Boggs is
seriously i'll.
Mrs Howell Sevil and Miss Alice
Ennis spent Tuesday in Whining
ton.
Mrs. Jack Montague spent Thurs
day in Dover.
Mrs. o. B.Warren and Mrs. Mary
Nayior spent Tuesday in Whining
fon-