Smyrna times., 1936-08-13
CLAYTON NEWS
AND PERSONALS
Budget of Items From Our
Railroad Town and Their
Personal Mention
CHURCHES AND SCHOOL

The Clayton Baseball Club ex-
tended it's winning streak to four
games over the past weekend. On
Saturday they tripped the revamp-
ed Goldsboro nine, 5 to 3, when
Marshall and Cone hooked up In
fine mound duel. GoldsbOro's club
was greatly strengthened for this
battle. Billy Maitland and Her
man led the hitting for the winners
while Clough and Holland were
best for the losers. The sparkling
infield play of Jackie Newman
stood out for Clayton. He accept
ed seven hard chances without
bobble. Messick is making a nice
showing at first. On Sunday the
strong Middletown club were the
visitors at Clayton Ball Park. The
locals were the victors by to 0
score. Mgr. Perc Hall was in rare
form and bested Bennett, Middle
towns ace twirler in fine mound
duel. Benefits great pitching was
marred by sloppy infield play. This
is Clayton's second straight shut
out over Middletown in the past
two years. Hall tripped them last
year, to 0, besting George Win
tiers on the mound. Jackie New
nam continued his fine infield play
in this game. Jordan, Clayton re-
ceiver, led the hitting for the locals
while Lynch was best for the Wis
itors. The fielding of Herman was
also outstanding for Clayton. He
is covering acres of ground and
has added much strength to the
local outfield. On Saturday Clay
ton again meets their arch rivals,
Townsend at Townsend. Townsend
holds the edge on the season series
3 to 2. Mgr. Hall is putting forth
every effort to have his strongest
lineup for this tussel as he is out
to deadlock the series. A new
conner is expected to take the
mound for this battle. On Sunday
another favorits returns to the
local park when Mick McGonigals
st. AIMS Club will be the visitors
at the Clayton ball park. St.
AIMS has played several fine
games at the local ground but
have failed to ever score a run in
four games played. The Baron of
Forty Acres is bringing a fine club
to our midst and will be out to
turn the tables while the local club
win put every effort forth to con-
tinue their scoreless record. On
Friday night the big indoor carni-
val will be held at the new Wheat
ley Packing House for the benefit
of Clayton Ball Club. The admis-
sion is free to every one. There
will be amusements of all kinds
for the entire family, so turn out
and help worthy cause. Don't
forget the big games this week
end. Mgr. Hall has assembled a
fine club and everything is clicking
at present. The expense of a ball
club is heavy, so your support is
needed
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Shockley
and son, of New York, Mrs. Shock
ley, Mrs. Hazel, Miss Mabel Shock
ley, Mr.. James Clark are spending
the week at White Crystal Beach
Mr.. and Mrs. EDWIN Shane and
daughter Thelma Ann, spent Sum-
day with them.
The Sunday School of the NJ. E
Church held their annual picnic al
White Crystal Beach on Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Prudy Crusen and
children Of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with Mr.. Seville Keys
They also visited their daughter
Mrs. Seville Keys and baby daugh-
ter at Kent General Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Churchman are
receiving congratulations on the
arrival of fine baby son born al
Kent General Hospital Saturday
evening, August s. Both mother
and baby are doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Sevil and
Miss Charlotte Spry spent Sunday
afternoon at Slaughter Beach.
- Miss Marie Churchman is spend
ing some time with her grandpar-
ents near Marydel.
Miss Jane Carroll of Dover, anc
Miss Charlotte Spry of Stevensville
spent last week with Mr.. and Mrs
Herman Sevil.
Misses Elsie Griffin and Mar.
garet Shockley are spending this
week at Rehoboth.
Mrs. John Shortall and son Johr
spent several days last week al
Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mckee
Jr., and son Billy, of Dover, speni
Thursday evening with Mr.. anC
Mrs. Ralph Carrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Atkinson o,
Cape Charles, Va, spent few
days with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. j. r. Boggs.
Mr.. Eddie Downey and son O
Alden, Pa, spent Sunday with Mr.