The Penn's Grove record., 1917-12-28
Carney Point Chronicles
Powder Workers DOings, Enter
tainments and Enjoyments

1 DkNAA 4OOACO OuIlUK LuE
past week with letters from the par
ents Of scholars and from men in all
walks, ~depreeating the ~notoriety that
a few misinforTned old ladies caused
him. People should be reasonably
sure Of their grounds before making
such serious accusations. We believe
in you Joe.
A good healthy sign in the Villages
IS the Red Cross which shows from
nearly every house. While we are all
wrapped up in Christmas affairs, vet
we don't forget those who have gone
"Over There
Why the Penns Grove authorities
Will wink their eyes at "speakeasies''
and yet look or in holy horror at the
Victims Of their incapacity is some
thing that the intelligent people can
not fathom. Oh, well, maybe AL. will
have a heart.
What is the matter with that arch
2rohioitionist, Rev. Jack Lynch. Why
DON'T ne show them up in the Stand
ard and JeTseyrnan2
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lyons spent
Christmas at their former home, New
Castle, Del
Glenn Dere and Geo. Miller. who
have been indisposed for a long time.
nave resumed their duties at the Plant.
Russell Dere has recently taken unto
himself a bride and resides on Della
ware Avenue We welcome the bene-
Richard and George Christy, Of New
Brunswick, spent Christmas with their
sister, Mrs William McHenrv. 1920
Tyler Street
dict and his bride into our midst and
wish them all the happiness that Car
ney Point affords.
Christmas has come and gone with
its joys and sorrows. Old Kris made
ms usual call in all his pomp and
splendor. Never has he been known
to bring such a load. His reindeers-
ne still sticks to them-as he is too
old-fashion, IN spite of the popular use
OF auto truck and aeroplane. He be-
Ileves that he can create more iov and
happiness, which this old world IS
greatly in need of, by the use of all
available space to JOY producers for
his little friends. He has never dis
appointed his clients, altho he had to
come over bare ground nearly all the
way. May he ever be the p~ersonifica-
ton OF peace and good will.
A third attempt was made on Fri
Gay last to erect the smoke stack at
the Chicken Coops (women's dormi-
tory.) As usual the rope broke and
down came humpty dumpty for 4
great fall. This is not the usual da-
Point way of doing things. Who is
taking the Du out of duPonts {?
Bill Maisel spent the holidays with
his family in West Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Sullivan spent
Sunday in Philadelphia.
Capt L. E. Diver entertained guests
from Philadelphia and Wilmington on
Christmas day
Many beautiful Christmas trees are
to be seen in the Villages.
Our popular P. M. says he's glad it's
all over and now he can have time to
breathe.
A great many of the Sammees from
the nearby training camps spent
Christmas with their families and
friends. In conversation with a num-
Der Of them your correspondent found
that their greatest ambition is to get
over there and get a crack at old Bill
Kaiser.
There is a very distinguished men,
Der of the Red Cross in Carney Point.
1t is none other than Woodrow Wilson,
He is the one-year-old-son of Mr.,
James w. and Mrs. Wilson at 221
Boulevard. He is a bright eyed and
robust little chap. His father halls
from Massachusetts and is a Demo-
crat- Woodrow has a chance to be
President some day.
When it comes to charitable work
there is no organization hereabouts
that can compare with the Riverview
Volunteer Fire Co. That some of the
members who never go out to see what
is going on and what their
money is appropriated, during 1917
-four entertainments were held for
members and their families. Thew
conducted the great 4th of July cele-
bration. They have presented flags "a
schools, have made donations TO the
T. M. c. A., Red Cross, French tuber-
~culosis fund, Belgian relief. numerous
disabled brothers, the Halifax fund
and the Community Christmas tree
fund. They also pay the dues of An
members who are IN the service. which
now number Is. Any white male per
son residing in the Village are eligible
to become members. Join and helm ID
to do more in 1918
Miss Bessie Peterson, of Philadel-
phia, and Miss Ethel Peterson "a
GOldey College, Wilmington. spent
Christmas with their parents. MI. and
Mrs. Charles Peterson, on jefferson
Street.
Mrs. Lottie Jordan and Mrs. Emma
Christensen. of Pedricktown. spenf
Saturday with Mrs. J.. G. Sullivan.
The kiddies were entertained on
Christmas afternoon to a free movie
Nuts and oranges by the Community
Christmas Tree Association, which
consisted of a member of each Of the
organizations in the Village as well a.
the dupont Co.
Reputation, is what men think We
are. Character, is what God sees we
are.
The four dornnitories for women be.
tween Riverview Village and the rive,
are ready to be occupied but for The
heat The heating plant Of three
largo boilers IS connected. The rone,
broke twice while the 95zfoot sn6ks
stack was being erected. The n
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