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The Washington herald., 1920-12-05
Intentions Fail.

"The Federal Reserve system was
inaugurated to provide an elastic
currency, prevent exorbitant inter-
est rates, furnish cheap and ade-
quate credit and make panics a
thing of the past. The assurance
Of its advocates in this respect have
not been fully realized. 1t has not
prevented abnormally high interest
rates, and 1t has not provided
cheaper credit.
"The real function Of a bank is
to extend credit where credit is
needed, not merely when the bank
happens to have 1t. Under the old
The Washington herald., 1920-12-05

Reator member Luchs
for he is member of family of builders He proud Of
he real Washngonian for he born here and
educated in the public schools of this city After completing his
school he started practical knowledge OF the
realty offered his Fairfax moth
week. After learning phases of the business there he
with his brother, William E. who member of the
of Mddaugh Shannon There he mastered the selling end
with Thomas Hap take charge of the
disposal of homes be constructed While with his brother and with
Hap he mastered the building end OF the business While con
partner, Morton J. Luchs realty
deal the establish present business which
of the largest the
city Shannon has charge OF the construction OF homes
He director of the Metropolitan Bank, the
Trade member of the Columbia Country Club and the
Washington Racquet Club
The Washington herald., 1920-12-05

Credit as a necessity for, develop
ment, especially in the matter OF
home building, was discussed by
Edward C. Stokes, former governor
Of New Jersey. before the Philadel-
phia Real Estate Board.
The subject was of peculiar in
terest to the real estate men. as
they have been centering their at
tention recently on means by which
financial institutions can be induced
to put more of their available loans
into real estate mortgages, and thus
encourage home building, says the
Philadelphia Enquirer.
: Former Gov. Stokes is president
Of the Merchants National Bank.
Of Trenton, and for years has been
deeply interested In real estate af-
fairs. He said that the system Of
credit of the Federal Reserve Bank
is not favorable to builders and
other commercial Developments.
Under the system of individual
banks, he said, the community
bankers knew the needs of the COM
munity in the way Of credit. He
declared these needs could not be
understood by an outside supervis-
ing management.
Against Central Control.
He cited the rapidly increasing
efficiency of the railroads under pri-
vate management as an argument
against central control. He added:
Credit should be extended when
needed and not when a bank hap
pens to want to extend 1t. When a
man needs a house he needs 1t and
he wants 1t then and not when the
real estate men have a lot of houses
they wish to sell. When a real
estate man wants credit, he wants
1t thes and not when the banks
have no other use for that money.
Credit to real estate men has
not been abused by them and has
done wonders. Atlantic City is an
apt Illustration. Seventy years ago
a sand pile; today the premier re-
sort of the country through credit
extended real estate men and build
ers.
"Under the system now adopted
by the banks, Atlantic City never
would have been built.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-05
1871 Lanier Place N. w.

THIS LATEST Apartment BuIdins-the
i tenth to be sold under the Walker Co.
operative plans of reinforced concrete
throughout. with the exception of the inte-
nor partitions and the roof. This construo-
ton insures safety. quiet and cleanliness.
Large reception halls. extra large pantries.
white porcelain-lined refrigerators. cold stor-
age closets in the kitchens. large cement
porches for all but two of the apartments.
and vacuum cleaning system. combine to
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
A RARE MUSICAL TREAT.

: Easter Sunday evening a choir of
25 voices will render a Service of
Song" under the direction of Choir
master Frank A. Souder, Jr., al the
Pleasantville Baptist Church. The
choir will be ably assisted in solo
work by Miss Schamp and Miss Sharp,
of Atlantic City. The program:
Anthem-"The Garden of the Lord"
Lace.
Solo-Selected-Miss Schamp.
Anthem-"Jesus Lover of My Soul"
Hall.
Duett-Selected-Miss Sharp, Mr..
Souder.
Anthem-"O Love That Casts Out
Fear"-Stults.
Solo-Selected-Miss Sharp
Anthem-"The Lord is My Strength"
-Stults.
Solo-Selected-Miss Schamp.
Automatically the Lamb
Suits.
A cordial invitation is extended to
everyone. Hour of service, 7.30.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
POPULAR VICTROLA CLUB
HOLDS SOCIAL MEETING

The popular Victrola Club of the
south-end met at the home of Walter
B.. Risley last Thursday evening, all
members being present. This Club
consists of men only and they have a
social time among themselves; they
sing, dance, joke and have a good
time generally. Refreshments were
served by the hostess, Mrs. Risley.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Webster Price on Park
Avenue.N
Present were: Webster Price, James
Ewing, Walter Cheesman, Charles
Morrison, Ted Quinn, Carl Kane, Rob-
ert Crowder, Harry OFT, VIM. Matlack,
Walter Risley and Rev. w l. Shoe
maker.
Mr.. Shoemaker looks in on them
once in awhile as they are his boys
from the Endicott Bible Glass of st.
Johns Church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

AWAKE, MEN! AWAKE
LEARN OF GODS WORD

The Mems Bible Glass of Wesley M.
E. Church is to be rehabilitated and
take on new life. The pastor, Rev.
]. L. Surtees, has consented to take
the helm as teacher, and a concerted
effort is to be made to reconstruct the
organization. All men who have ever
considered themselves members of
this class are urged to attend Sunday
afternoon next, and a special rally will
be held Easter Sunday afternoon. The
male members of the Official Board,
as a unit, I expected to form the nj
cleus of the new class. The study
each Sunday afternoon will be in a
special class room, free from inter
ruptions, where a free expression of
thought may be had. Rev. Surtees is
a Bible student of the old school and
as a teacher of The Word is hard to
surpass. Brace up, men; come out
tomorrow and get acquainted with the
teacher, then bring omeon else Eas-
ter Sunday.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

Ivy 4 meeting of PleaSantv11le Fire
Company Thursday night three repre-
sentatives were elected to the local
firemen's Relief Association to fill in
the existing vacancies. Thomas B.
Wootton. DR.. w. J.. Hudson and Wal
ton Risley were the members elected
and will complete organization of the
local association with the chief engin-
eer and president of the company in
the near future.
The company also considered the
matter of it's reduced personnel of
paid men and the possible effect on
fire fighting efficiency. Other drivers
may be used pending action by Council
at their next meeting when it is ex-
pected further men will be added to
the paid force to fill the vacancies.
Charles w. Schmidt is the only re-
naming paid man and he will be on
duty at the house and will be assist
ed by the volunteers pending appoint
ment of new drivers and house men.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
PRICE THREE CENTS.
GET DEEP LOAD TEST OFF TYeEE
American Press Accompanied BY
Guarantee Engineer Gilkey.
From Savannah (Ga.) Herald.

From Savannah (Ga.) Herald.
As soon as the American Press, the
American International Shipbuilding
Corporation vessel, which is now in
Savannah, is loaded she will be car
ried to sea for its deep load trial trip.
The ship was accompanied to Savan-
nah by Mr.. w. P. Gilkey, a guarantee
engineer of the building corporation.
She made her guarantee trip to Sa-
vannah and it will be necessary for
her to have her deep load trial trip
from here. The vessel will be fully
loaded and Mr.. Gilkey will accompany
her to the sea buoy, where she viii
maneuver for twelve hours to show
that she is thoroughly seaworthy when
heavily laden.
The guarantee engineer will then
return to Savannah. 1t is possible.
there may be a run to Charleston for
the deep loading trial trip, but it is
now anticipated that the trial will be
off Savannah. The vessel is command
ed by Capt. ]. D. Lonsdale, who has
had wide experience at sea. The YES
sci received it's name as a tribute to
the layolty and patriotism of the Am
erican newspapers during the war, and
which has arrived at Savannah con-
signed to Tresdal, Plant & Lafonta,
vas christened at the Hog Island ship
yards by Miss Elizabeth c. Stone,
daughter of Mr.. Melville E. Stone, gen.
eral manager of the Associated Press.
The American Press is a steel yes
sci 1925 lightweight tons, is 401 feet
long, with a 50-foot beam and is an
oil burner. She is driven by geared
turbines of $500 shaft horse power
and makes a speed of approximately
liz knots per hour. The vessel was
launched December % and she ar
rived at Savannah on her maiden voy-
age. She is taking on a cargo of
cotton here for Liverpool aad Glasgow
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
MISS COX ENTERTAINS
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Miss Mollie Cox delightfully."- enter
tanned her Sunday School class at a
social at her home last Thursday eve
ming. The decorations were in keep
ing with the Easter spirit. The eve
ming was pleasantly spent in music
and games, after which delicious re-
freshments were served. Those pres
ent were: Misses Leah Cranmer, Lot
tie Frambes, Isabelle Elliott, Ada
Green, Mida c. Blake, Eva Risley,
Abbie Leeds, Gladys Stebbins, Edythe
Leeds Lota Hampton, Mrs. Alice Sny-
der, Mrs. Samuel Carton, Mrs. ]. w.
Cox, Mrs. John G. Thomas, Teacher;
Messrs. Earl Seiwell, Harold Frambes,
j. NJ. Nelson, Philip Newbold, N. Ro-
selle, William Stephenson, Robert
Johnston, Russell Carton, Eugene
Bates.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
SEAvIEW ATHLETIC CLUB MEETS

The Seaview Athletic Club held it's
regular meeting at the home of Cecil
Smith on Mar. 20. Much important
business was discussed. One of the
pleasant surprises of the evening was
the producing of the Club letters by
Mr.. Harry Camp. A pleasant evening
was enjoyed by all, after which re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess. Those present were: Manvil
Robinson, Clifton Scull, Harry Camp,
Alonza VanSaun, John Brown, Walden
Mathis, Cecil Smith and Vincent Will
liams.
The nex REGULAR meeting will be
held at the home of Clifton Scull,
Mar. 81, in Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
KINNEWAUGHA TRIBE
HOLDS SUCCESSFUL DANCE.

The first annual ball of Kinewaugha
Tribe, No. As, L. o. R. NJ, last Thurs
day evening, was a grand success.
The grand march was led by j.. H,
Pauley and wife. The stage was dec
GRATED with palms and ferns.
The door prize, a $3.50 gold piece,
donated by the Pleasantville Trust Co,
was won by Curtis Adams, of Pleas
antville.
The lucky favor dance resulted as
follows:
First prize, SIS, Alfred ]. Kreutz and
Laura Doherty; Second prize, So, A,
Denzer and Mary Miller; Third prize,
50, Louis Roselle and Matilda Wander
slice.
The ball was the most successful
ever held in Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

DEBATE.

The P~leasantville High School De-
batting Team journeyed to Bridgeton
on Friday evening, Mar. 10, where
they defeated the Bridgeton Team by
a unanimous vote on behalf of the
judges. The debating team consisted
of Rudolph Keucher, Captain; Russell
Carton, Horace Stark and Ada Mac
Donald Alternate. The team was ac-
companied by Miss Clement, Coach;
Miss VanGilder; Mr.. Sullivan, Super
intendent of Schools; Mr.. Wilson,
Principal of the High School; Miss
Frances Ambruster, representing the
Sophomore Class; Wilson Simpson,
representing the Freshman Class; and
Miss Virginia Anderson.
The topic for debate was: "Resolv-
ed, That compulsory arbitration should
be adopted as the best means of set
Ting labor disputes" The local team
upheld the affirmative side. Some
very good arguments were advanced
by the Bridgeton team, but the argu-
ments. advanced by the P%leasantville
team proved to be superior. The
Bridgeton team, although defeated,
proved to be very good sports and
were voted SO by all who attended the
debate from Pleasantville. The spirit
of craftsmanship shown by Bridgeton
was appreciated very much by the,
local High School.
The High School Team will meet
the Vineland Team on Apr. 16, at Vine
land, where they will again uphold the
affirmative side of the same question
debated at Bridgeton. Much enthusi-
asm has been shown in the debating
work, and it is hoped that the Pleas
antville team will be victorious at
Vineland as it was at Bridgeton.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
AGED LADY OVERCOME
BY OVERTURNED HEATER.

Mrs. Sara A. Demery, age 70 years,
of Oakhurst, was suffocated by smoke
as the result of the accidental upset
ting of an oil heater Thursday morn
ing at<the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George Schooley, of Chalfonte avenue.
DR.. Madden responded to a hurry call,
but found Mrs. Demery dead.
A small blaze which resulted from
the upset heater was quickly extin-
guished by Mrs. Schooley, who main
tanned a home for her aged mother.
The victim had been seated alongside
the heater and upon being called for
breakfast brushed against the stove,
knocking it over. The thick oil fumes
Immediately asphyxiated her and she
fell to the o Her daughter rushed
to aid her, but she had passed away
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. James S. Holmes, of Ventnor,
announces the engagement Of his
daughter, Dorothy, to Hiram Steelman.
Both Miss Holmes and Mr.. Steelman
are very well known here, the latter
is a member of the law firm of Har-
court & Steelman, and during the
World Wal served as a captain in
Battery F, of the 112th Heavy Field
Artillery. Miss Holmes formerly re-
sided in Pleasantville. The marriage
will take place in the Fall.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION
HOLDS CONVENTION HERE.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Coun-
ty Convention of American Legion
Posts was held Thursday night at the
Hotel Boulevard, when the Mainland
Post was host to the visiting posts
from various parts of the county.
The county body adopted a resolu-
ton lamenting action of Pleasantville
Council in not re-electing Samuel G..
Bowen, a post member, to the Board
of Health recently, and requested a
hearing on the matter.
Another resolution endorsed the
movement of the Italian Post for a
community building on Mississippi
avenue, Atlantic City, for use of the
Italian residents of the resort. 1t was
pointed Out. by Chairman -Wescoat
Ithat nut 1Eont e = eenf
En&lisp s&51d Il would be 4 means III
trict.
An excellent banquet was served,
and the proprietors were awarded a
vote of thanks for the very fitting dec
orations of flags, bunting, etc.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

q EEKIEG a poster which correctly
=, presented the typical American
daughter in her present day at
titude to the Church, the art directors
of the Interchurch World Movement
chose the painting of Denman Fink.
This serene, calm-eyed, wholesome
young was selected as the type
of the daughters of America being
reared under the influence of the
Christian Church. Mr.. Fink's painting
SLOWS her here nausing as though
waiting for her parents 10 Join in re-
storing the completes membership at
tendance of this place ofsworslIip, one
of the objectiyes of the 1nterchurch
World Movement in which the evan
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

of Mrs. Lemuel ConovaE, "a Merton
avenue, on Wednesday, MAJ. "a. The
evening was spent in playing music
and lively games were enjoyed by all.
Many beautiful and useful gifts were
received and several packages of great
surprise. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. E. w. Giberson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Conover and sons, Ralph and
Stanley, of North Absecon; Mr.. and
Mrs. I. w. G~ibersonand children, Carl
ton and Dorothy, of Absecon; Mr.. and
Mrs. James Sooy, Miss Ethel Giberson,
of Atlantic City; Mr.. and Mrs Job
Conover, Mr.. Arthur Conover, Miss
Edna Conover, Mrs. George Barrett,
Mrs. William Nolan, Miss Olive Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Conover and children,
Elwood and Myrtle, Mrs. Eliza Kruger,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Conover and
daughter Esther, of Pleasantville. The
guests departed at a late hour wishing
Mrs. Conover many more happy birth
DAYS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

u oCdlIIdI-
Field Goals: Badger 2, Russo 2,
Thompson 1, Regime 1. FoM goals:
Russo 1, Selvagan q.
Referees, Block and Smith. Time
of halves, 20 minutes.
On Monday, Mar. %, the Pleasant
vile Grammar School Basket Ball
team defeated the Indiana Avenue
School Basket Ball team of Atlantic
City by a score of 1911.
On Wednesday, Mar. "a, the Pleas
antville Grammar School Basket Ball
team defeated the Vocational School
Basket Ball team of Atlantic City by
a score of 1910.
This Friday, Mar. 26, the Pleasant
vile Grammar School Basket Ball
team will play against another team
from the Atlantic City Schools.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
COUNTY ROAD COMMITTEE
MEETS CITY FATHERS,

The Road Committee of the County
Board of Freeholders with County
Road Supervisor Japhet Price and
others attended a dinner at the Boule-
ward Hotel Wednesday afternoon. The
solons, together with members of City
Council, visited Fourth and Washing
ton AYES. also Greenfield Ave. and
the Shore Road, for the purpose of
arranging a drainage for these streets,
which are owned by the County.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
cARTY-MARTIN WEDDING.

On the evening of March %, at the
home of the bride, Miss Geneva
Charleston Martin; of Atlantic City,
and Charles R. Carly. formerly of
Pl%easantville, but now of Camden,
were united in marriage.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
WINS THE TEN DOLLAR GOLD
PIECE.

Miss Ella Fox, fifteen years old, a
student at the Somers Point Public
School, won the prize for the best
slogan to be used by the Somers Point
Chamber of Commerce. Miss FoX's
slogan was, THE City of Many Ad-
vantages." There were over 400 slo-
gans received, but Miss Fox was the
winner.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
MARRIED.

Mr.. E. Mccain and Mrs. Emma Ire
land, of w. Bayview avenue, were
quietly married on Mar. Is. They will
spend their honeymoon at the home of
the groom's father, in Philadelphia,
after which they will be at home, las
w. Bayview avenue, Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

: LOO. NJ. No. S45 held its annual
election last night with the following
result: Dictator. Fred. H. Marley;
Vice Dictator, Walter H. Ford; Pre-
late, Daniel Steelman; Secretary,
Thos. Birch; Outer Guard, Joseph Ma
gerum; Inner Guard, VIM. Ludwig; In
stalling Officer, John J. Stark; Trus-
tees, George Spitz, VIM. Lechner, For
rest Conover. The committee in
charge of the banquet to be held April
26, the fifth anniversary of the lodge,
is working hard to make it a grand
success and promise all who attend
a good dinner and lots of entertain
ment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
DIED..

RISLEY. ~ At Pleasantvilie, Mar. %,
Margaret l., wife of Ephraim Risley,
in her 67th year. Funeral services
at Salem M. E. Church Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
SUPPER A SUCCESS.

The supper given by the Ladies' Aid
Society of Mt. Pleasant Church was a
splendid success in every way. A net
gain of 5000 was the result.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
PLEASANTVILLE GRAMMAR
TRIMS OCEAN CITY, IA

The P%leasantville Grammar School
Basket Ball team defeated Ocean City
School Basket Ball team on Friday,
Mar. 10, at 7 o'clock, in the Pleasant
vile High School Gymnasium. The
lineup:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
BETHANY M. e. CHURCH.
Risley Ave-, near Church ST.
L. D. Champion, Pastor.
Sunday as follows:

? Services Sunday as follows:
$50 p. M, Sunday School.
7.30 p. M, Song Service, followed by
preaching.
Thursday, $50 p. M. Glass and pray
er service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

Mrs. H. E. Casio, of IA Leeds Ave,
was a Philadelphia visitor Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week.
fering for the last ten months with
asthma, is very i'll with bronchitis and
unable to leave his chair.
Mrs. Althier Risley has returned to
the home of her son, Walter B. Risley,
on Doughty Road, after a two weeks
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Reinar.
Last Tuesday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter B. Risley entertained at their
home On Doughty Road, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Krewson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Mulholland. A pleasant eve
ming vas spent.
Miss Christine Hatcher, of Smith
vile, N. j., a teacher last year in the
Pleasantville schools, will spend the
week end as the guest of Miss Marion
Crowell az the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
w. Claude Bailey
Miss Mary Il. Baker, a student of
~Pleasantville High School, a a solo
in the Japanese tea room of the Am
bassador Hotel, Atlantic City, last
Tuesday night before an audience, and
was highly a%pplauded. Miss Baker is
one of the soloists of Chelsea Presby-
terrain Church, Atlantic City.
The spring weather of the past few
days has caused the Pleasantville con.
tingent in Florida to wend their way
homeward. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur P.
Ryon, Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Ryon, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles S. Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Collins and daughter, Miss
Helen, are expected to arrive at any
time, and the others will not be far
behind.
Miss Pauline Wootton entertained a
number of friends at her home on e.
Washington avenue on Friday evening
of last week, in honor of several of
the State Road Department employees
who have been stationed in Pleasant
vile for sometime past. Music and
dancing were enjoyed by the guests,
auuH I4HHa alufo hour. x4n.-r
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27

friends and relatives. The guests
we're: Miss Elsie Hale, Miss Ethel
Hale, of Hammonton; Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Giberson and children, Dorothy
and Carlton, Mr.. Arthur Conover,' of
Absecon; Mr.. and Mrs. Job Conover,
Miss Edna Conover, Mr.. John Conover
and Miss Olive Adams, of Pleasant
vile.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-03-27
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
WHO COME AND GO
Personal Chronicle of Doings
Gathered About the City
and Community.
WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR

Mrs. H. E. Caste, of IA Leeds Ave,
was a Philadelphia visitor Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week.