Smyrna times., 1955-06-30
RECREATION
IN DELAWARE
Ideal Spots and Interesting
Events for Fourth of July
VacatiOners
ENJOY SUN AND SURF

Delaware offers ideal spots and
interesting events for July Fourth
vacationers, whether they seek
weekend outing or a one-day
jaunt, it was pointed out this
week by the Delaware State De-
velopment Department. In addi-
ton to the usual recreational
areas in the state, number of
special events have been planned
and two summer theatre presenta-
tons are available for those who
enjoy this type of recreation. 1t
is expected that the Rehoboth
and Dewey Beach areas will be
filled to capacity for the long
weekend by followers of the sun
and surf, while the fishing grounds
along Delaware and Indian River
Bays and the Atlantic Ocean are
expected to attract. their full
share of visitors. The fish are
running very well this year, all
reports show. From Bowers Beach
to Indian River Inlet, the COM
mercial boats come back with
their patrons we'll pleased with
their days catch. Last Sunday
all visiting fishermen did very
well, according to reports. The
bass season is underway in Della
ware in the fresh water streams
and ponds. While a license is
needed for this type of fishing, all
areas are expected to attract
their full share of fishermen. Trap
Pond, where more than 1000 peo-
pie picnicked and enjoyed bathing
last Sunday, will be filled to ca
pacity, according to the Della
ware State Park Commission.
This 1,000-acre reservation with
its bathing areas for white and
colored patrons drew more than
125,0O0 people during the 1854
season. Campers are allowed TO
pitch their tents and many trail
ers also use the site, although
facilities for the latter are limited.
Boating is permitted to those
who bring their own boats with
them.
A gala fireworks display will be
viewed at New Castle County Air
port on Monday night, July 4,
sponsored by the Wilmington OPP
timists Club. Provisions have
been made to park 10000 auto
mobiles and the display will be
visible while remaining in the
cars.
Independence Day will also be
getaway" day at Delaware
Park. near Stanton, where the
last day of horse racing for the
current season takes place. 1t is
believed that all previous attend
ance records will have been shat
tered during the 1855 season by
closing day. Delaware Park has
out-drawn some of it's big rivals
who raced on same days this year.
While the Delaware State Mu-
scum in Dover will not be open
on Independence Day, visitors will
be welcomed on Saturday and
Sunday. This is an appropriate
place to take youngsters on the
nations birthday, since it was
from Dover that Caesar Rodney
began his famous horseback ride
to Philadelphia to vote for inde-
pendence.
Throughout the state, the Del
aware Highway Department has
established new picnic areas where
families may pull their cars from
the road and enjoy lunch while
enroute to any destination. The
new areas are popular and we'll
used, even during weekdays.
At Rehoboth Beach "Showboat"
will present the Merry Widow"
over the holidays in Rehoboth
High School, and the musical
comedy is expected to attract
many vacationers. Robin Hood
Theatre in Arden will also be in
operation.
The new Ellis Drive-in Theatre,
formerly the Brandywine, south of
Wilmington on Route 13 will also
be re-opened in time for the big