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March 1, 1945
Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
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The Smyrna Grange celebrated its 52nd anniversary with a dinner meeting, program including speeches on education and Grange progress, musical and literary performances, and a presentation to a couple for their wedding anniversary. Guests from nearby towns attended.
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Grange Has Anniversary
Celebrates 52nd Year With Birthday Dinner and Social Evening
State Master Speaks
The 52nd anniversary of the Smyrna Grange was celebrated last Thursday evening at the club room with a dinner meeting. Invocation was by the Rev. Herman Dam. Mrs. Alice B. Corrie, lecturer, was in charge of the program following the dinner. Paul M. Hodgson, president of the Delaware State Education Association and supervisor of agriculture, was the guest speaker. His subject was "How Important Is the Education of Delaware Children to You?" A. Bailey Thomas, State Master, spoke on the progress of the Grange throughout the state and nation. The program was as follows: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; a reading, "Our Grange," Mrs. Blanche Short; piano solo, Mrs. Mary H. Fleming; vocal solo, Rev. Robert E. Green, accompanied by Mrs. Green. The duties of a Chief Deputy Sheriff, Mrs. Howard C. Deakyne; Post-War Planning For the Grange, James R. Fleming; reading, Harry C. Johnson; Our Obligation to State Legislation, Elmer P. Corrie; recitation, George Washington, Miss Margery Johnson; Financing of Public School Education, Walter W. Hynson; duet, "Whispering Hope," Mr. and Mrs. Walter Myers. At the conclusion of the program Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fleming were presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers in honor of their 18th wedding anniversary.
Visiting guests were Mrs. A. Bailey Thomas, Camden; Mr. and Mrs. Parris C. Kirby, Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jester, Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hodgson, Dover; Mrs. Mary Morris and Mrs. Prudence Prettyman of Smyrna.
Celebrates 52nd Year With Birthday Dinner and Social Evening
State Master Speaks
The 52nd anniversary of the Smyrna Grange was celebrated last Thursday evening at the club room with a dinner meeting. Invocation was by the Rev. Herman Dam. Mrs. Alice B. Corrie, lecturer, was in charge of the program following the dinner. Paul M. Hodgson, president of the Delaware State Education Association and supervisor of agriculture, was the guest speaker. His subject was "How Important Is the Education of Delaware Children to You?" A. Bailey Thomas, State Master, spoke on the progress of the Grange throughout the state and nation. The program was as follows: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; a reading, "Our Grange," Mrs. Blanche Short; piano solo, Mrs. Mary H. Fleming; vocal solo, Rev. Robert E. Green, accompanied by Mrs. Green. The duties of a Chief Deputy Sheriff, Mrs. Howard C. Deakyne; Post-War Planning For the Grange, James R. Fleming; reading, Harry C. Johnson; Our Obligation to State Legislation, Elmer P. Corrie; recitation, George Washington, Miss Margery Johnson; Financing of Public School Education, Walter W. Hynson; duet, "Whispering Hope," Mr. and Mrs. Walter Myers. At the conclusion of the program Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fleming were presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers in honor of their 18th wedding anniversary.
Visiting guests were Mrs. A. Bailey Thomas, Camden; Mr. and Mrs. Parris C. Kirby, Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jester, Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hodgson, Dover; Mrs. Mary Morris and Mrs. Prudence Prettyman of Smyrna.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Grange Anniversary
Dinner Meeting
Guest Speaker
Education Speech
Community Program
Wedding Anniversary
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Alice B. Corrie
Paul M. Hodgson
A. Bailey Thomas
James R. Fleming
Where did it happen?
Smyrna Club Room
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Alice B. Corrie
Paul M. Hodgson
A. Bailey Thomas
James R. Fleming
Location
Smyrna Club Room
Event Date
Last Thursday Evening
Story Details
Smyrna Grange held 52nd anniversary dinner with invocation, program led by Mrs. Alice B. Corrie featuring speeches by Paul M. Hodgson on education and A. Bailey Thomas on Grange progress, various readings, solos, and duet; concluded with flowers for Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fleming's 18th wedding anniversary; guests attended.