Smyrna times., 1946-12-26
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TOzOn Ends
Prosperous Year

more prosperous new year TO come, but, despite
strikes, shortages national and international
crises, 1916 has been good year for the people of
Smyrna. 1t has seen many improvements, new
organizations civic betterment and an increase in
the number of business houses in the area Look
ing back over the civic events which the past year
has seen we find the following outstanding.
January 3-The results of the Christmas dec
oration contest were announced by the Smyrna
Clayton Chamber of Commerce.
February 24-At the election for two men,
bers of Town Council, Glenn S. King was new
name elected by 21 votes and Ralph G. FAIRIES, re-
elected by vote of 20.
March 12-Tn February 1916, plans were just
beginning to be made for Smyrna-Clayton
Chamber of Commerce March u, the first ami
versary of the civic body was held at a dinner
meeting at the Wayside Inn.
May 12-"Paint-up, Cleanup week" committee
suggested thorough cleaning of all properties as
a starting point and stressed the desirabity of
making the communities of Smyrna and Clayton
among the most attractive in the state
May 30-Lake Como Beach opened officially
with Charles Lamb as lfeguard. Swimming in
structions were begun by EIeIy Ward
June 27-William H. Kenworthey, j., son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Kenworthey Of Smyrna,
was awarded the Smyrna-Clayton Chamber Of
Commerce Scholarship for the school year 1916
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August 15-An American Aviation, Inc. an
nounced that it was considering Smyrna as pass
enger and cargo stop on its regional route.
October 31-Town Council announced that
Henry Shapley had been appointed to fill the unex-
pired term created by the resignation of Richard
Long
December 21-Town Employees sponsor
Santa visit to town children Lights, decorations,
concerts and parades were planned for happy
holiday season.
The number Of civic organizations and clubs,
both in Smyrna and Clayton reached new high
and many of them took steps in an attempt to
make this community Of the most progressive
in the area. 1916 saw these plans formulated
and initiated Future years will bring the results
On January THE Citizens Hose Company
at an election, named Temple Heinold as their new
fire chief and j. Stout Bickling president
January 1O-Frank Hynson was installed as
Master of the Smyrna Grange.
February4-A drive to raise $4,000 for the
Citizens Hose Company was planned and John W.
Jacobs, Jr. was named general chairman.
March 28-Electon of officers of the Smyrna
Rotary Club resulted in Dr.. G. j. Prickett being
elected president.
April 10-The Clayton Parent Teachers Asso-
citation originally instituted in 1928 was revived
at meeting of the parents and members of the
community interested in the Clayton School.
May THE newy-formed Smyrna Lions
Club held its organization meeting at the Way
side Inn.
June 1.-THE Lions Club became member
of Lions International at celebration held in the
cafeteria of the John Bassett Moore School.
July Large crowds jammed the Country
Fair grounds on opening night.
July Am all day Fourth of July celebration
sponsored by the Citizens Hose Company success
fully climaXed the Country Fair Features of the
day were: choosing of Miss Smyrna FTances
PIERCE, awarding of 1916 Oldsmobe to John Lat
tomus and the brilliant fireworks display
Lake Como.
July 18-Progress was reported on the newly
organized Firemen's Band.
August THE Firemen's Carnival opened on
Market Street Plaza.
November John Herbert was elected COM
mander of the David c. Harrison Post, American
Legion.
November 5-The veterans of Clayton and
vicinity formed Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
November 8-The members of the Citizens
Hose Company held Ladies' Night and Sixtieth
Anniversary Banquet in the High School cafe
teria