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September 18, 1958
Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
What is this article about?
The 21st annual convention of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary Association is scheduled for September 19-20 in Smyrna, Delaware, including registration, meetings, a show, a ball with music by The Starlighters, luncheon, and participation in a firemen's parade.
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The twenty-first annual convention of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary Association will be held tomorrow and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, in Smyrna.
The delegates, alternates, and others will attend the show at the high school auditorium, South Street at Market Street Plaza, at 8 p.m. on Friday, and also the firemen's ball at the Allan McLane Armory, East Commerce Street, at 10 p.m. Music for dancing will be by The Starlighters.
The agenda for Saturday includes registration of delegates and alternates in the foyer of Smyrna High School at 9 a.m. The convention will be called to order in the high school auditorium at 10 a.m., by Mrs. Marie Gregg Saunders, Newark, president of the association. An address of welcome will be given by Mayor George M. Blendt. Mrs. Ruth Leager is president of the local ladies auxiliary, and she will be assisted by Mrs. George B. David and members of the group.
Luncheon will be served in the cafeteria of the high school, and sessions will resume at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. The meeting will adjourn in time for the auxiliary members to join the firemen in the parade which is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. All events are on daylight saving time.
The delegates, alternates, and others will attend the show at the high school auditorium, South Street at Market Street Plaza, at 8 p.m. on Friday, and also the firemen's ball at the Allan McLane Armory, East Commerce Street, at 10 p.m. Music for dancing will be by The Starlighters.
The agenda for Saturday includes registration of delegates and alternates in the foyer of Smyrna High School at 9 a.m. The convention will be called to order in the high school auditorium at 10 a.m., by Mrs. Marie Gregg Saunders, Newark, president of the association. An address of welcome will be given by Mayor George M. Blendt. Mrs. Ruth Leager is president of the local ladies auxiliary, and she will be assisted by Mrs. George B. David and members of the group.
Luncheon will be served in the cafeteria of the high school, and sessions will resume at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. The meeting will adjourn in time for the auxiliary members to join the firemen in the parade which is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. All events are on daylight saving time.
What sub-type of article is it?
Event Announcement
Convention Schedule
What keywords are associated?
Delaware Firemens Auxiliary
Annual Convention
Smyrna Event
Firemens Ball
Parade Participation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Marie Gregg Saunders
Mayor George M. Blendt
Mrs. Ruth Leager
Mrs. George B. David
Where did it happen?
Smyrna, Delaware
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Key Persons
Mrs. Marie Gregg Saunders
Mayor George M. Blendt
Mrs. Ruth Leager
Mrs. George B. David
Location
Smyrna, Delaware
Event Date
Sept. 19 20
Story Details
The convention features a show and ball on Friday evening, followed by Saturday's registration, opening by the president, welcome address, luncheon, afternoon sessions, and joining the firemen's parade.