Smyrna times., 1939-02-16
CLAYTON NEWS
AND PERSONALS
Budget of Items From Our
Railroad Town and Their
Personal Mention
CHURCHES AND SCHOOL


Club The Clayton Clod Hoppers,
a new 4-H group, laid aside their
'.oyer alls" and stepped out" to
stage a very successful social
meeting on Thursday evening,
February 9th, at the Clayton
School Layton Mabrey, president
was in the chair. The club is
planning to enter the Dramatic
Contest and Mr.. Willard Hickman,
local leader, was named chairman
of a committee to make a selec-
ton. Plans were also discussed
for a minstrel to be given later in
the spring. John Houtman gave
an excellent account of the State
Bee Keepers Association meeting
John spoke on the subject of "4-H
Club in Beekeeping" and repre-
sented Kent County. He stated
that beekeeping in common with
other agricultural activities requlr-
ed a great deal of patience and
perseverance and that knowledge
of lust where and how certain
things should be done is necessary,
if one is to be successful. In 1888,
his second year as a beekeeper'
Johns profit from five colonies
was about $500, remuneratlve
business as well as an interesting
hobby. Helen L. Comstock, Conu-
ty All Club Agent, made several
announcements about club actlvlt-
ies-among others, the desirabillty
Of naming a State bird. The mem
bers were divided in their choice,
with the majority Of votes for the
Cardinal and the Blue Bird second
in favor. Miss Comstock showed
three cound films, two Al films,
II Pledge Ny Heart and "4-H
News Reel" and a dairy picture
when the Cows Come Home. :"
The leaders for this meeting were
well chosen for John Houtman and
Nelson Steele made the delicious
ice cream and chocolate cake
which was served in the lunch
room.
News Of Clayton Century Club
On Thursday, February 9th, the
club held its regular weekly meet
ing. Mrs. Herman Sevil, in charge
of the days program had q speak
er from Wilmington, Miss STANCE
who spoke Oh care Of the skin anc
the use Of cosmetics. Miss STANCE
brought a model with her to dem
onstrate her methods of care aac
the lecture was most enligntenins
and intensely interesting. Tea wa
served at the end Of the meeting
On Thursday, February 18th, tn
club will hold its annual Valentino
party, Mrs. Harvey Boggs il
charge Of the program; the time
2:3O D. IA. The club has begun
blanket club with Mrs. Rynea
Slaughter in charge. Mrs. Slaugh
ter Is much encouraged by tn
club beginning and has alread
enrolled twenty members. Any
one interested in joining the clu
may get in touch with Mrs. .Slaugh
ter who will be glad to explain t.
plan and show samples Of blanket;
linens, etc. February 23rd will b
Bible Day, the second one thi
wear. with Mrs. John Ford an
Mrs. Harry Stevens in charge
They have not announced thei
programs but the speaker is al
ways good and it will be a goo
date to hold open. On March 2n
there will be another covered dis
luncheon. Do not forget the date
Trinity Episcopal Church, Clay
ton, Rev. Frederick Marx Bartor
minister in charge, announces tn
service on Sunday night will be a
7.3O in the home of Mr.. and Mr.:
w. r. Keys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnston
Galena, Md, spent Sunday wit
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardesty.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rambo spen
Sunday in Wilmington.
Getting Ira Married" coined
will be presented Tuesday evening
February 21st, in Clayton Scho'
auditorium under the auspices
st. Paul's NJ. E. Church, Claytol
The play is presented by the Re
Lion Club.
Mrs. Leroy Waters, who hs
been erecting a bungalow on II
Clayton road, has it abol
completed and hopes to be occup,
ing it in the near future.
Miss Hilda David of Townsen
Mrs. Clifton Short, Clayton, al
Mrs. Corbit David of Delawa
City. spent Thursday in Wilmin
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ennis Of Mi
dletown, spent Sunday with N
and Mrs. Harvey Carrow.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Shane a.
daughter Thelma, spent Sunday
Townsend.
Mr.. ]. r. Boggs has return
from a trip to Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Nayl
and two children, Clarence a