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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
SoMERS POINT RANKS SECOND.

Somers Point ranks second among
the schools reporting the best attend
ance in the public schools of Atlantic
County for the month of November.
1t was recently reported that Buena
Vista Township employing thirty-four
teachers closed the third month of
the school year with a percent of at
tendance in all its schools of 96.7%,
that Egg Harbor City with its nine
teen teachers maintained a percent of
94.25% and took second place, and
that Hamilton Township with twenty
teachers reached $3.50 in attendance.
Later reports show, however, that the
second place belongs to Somers Point,
that Egg Harbor City takes third
place and Hamilton Township fourth.
A new aspirant for honors is Mullica
Township and the schools of this dis
trict report as follows: Weekstown
School, $3.50 Nesco Primary, $40 ;
Nesco Grammar, 94.7R; Devonshire,
S6R Elwood Grammar, 900.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
TO MY OLD FRIENDS.

| plead not for ~favours,
But herewith wish to state,
| pen a few short lines
For my old Friends sake.
In the world we have trouble,
Good times they come and go,
But our help is in the Highest,
From whom sweet blessings flow.
Dear old Friends will meet again
To celebrate good cheer,
With hand in hand to help along,
For Christmastide is here.
Their joys and sorrow to admit
With conversation clear,
Faith and prayer should make a hit
Now Christmastide is here.
The world is weary and sad,
America can smile with glee;
And tell us how sweet is liberty,
Yet liberty I fail to see.
Still l will trust in the good old FLAG
That waves over land and sea;
Again | say the good old Flag,
The Stars and Stripes for me.
Thomas Buffers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
N557HEsS Locally 5eAisIY

The public schools of Pleasantvil]e
closed yesterday for the Christmas
holidays, to reopen Tuesday, January
8.
The P~leasantville Press is in receipt
of a postcard from A. H. Brooks, the
photographer, who is now in Sebrine,
Florida.
Superintendent Harry Lovett of the
Pleasantville Gas Company this week
presented each employee of the com
pany with a fine turkey for Christmas.
Col. Henry Watterson, editor of the
Louisville Courier-Journal, and one o.
the best known writer's in the coun-
try. died at a hotel in Jacksonville,
Fla, last Thursday morning.
The pupils of IA Room, School No.
|, Miss F. l.. Penton, teacher, have
made and filled stockings full OF
Christmas cheer, which Trey expect 10
distribute to the worthy poor children
of Pleasantville.
Mrs. Charles r. Johnson, of Vent
nor, is about to purchase a desirable
residence near the Shore Road in
Mortified. Mrs. Johnson and her
husband recently bought the William
N,ihith PloPCit ut lot DOuSltt IAOGA,
this city.
The regular meeting of the West
minister Guild was held at the home
of Mrs. Preston B. Adams on Verona
avenue. After the customary business
was transacted, the girls planned
Christmas work, and a delightful eve
ming was spent by all.
With the r%e-opening OF the public
schools after the holidays, the pupils
of the first, second and third grades
who have been attending school in
the morning, will attend the afternoon
session. and those that have been at
tending the afternoon session will
attend in the morning, for the remain
der of the school term. There will be
no change made in the kindergarten
classes.
City Clerk Joseph A. McNamee, of
Atlantic City, was stricken late Tues
day afternoon when about to enter his
Office in the City Hall and fell help
less to the floor. He was rushed to
the hospital, where it was stated he
had suffered a slight paralytic stroke
He has been spending his summers in
Pl%easantville, and his host of friends
in this city hope for him an early and
complete recovery.
The Women's Republican Club or
Absecon have about completed ar
engagements for their subscription
dance to be given next Thursday eve
ming, Dec. 20, at Lily Lake Park. A
brief meeting will precede the dance,
but will in no way interfere with the
dancers. A prominent speaker Will
address the meeting. Representatives
are expected from every district in
the County. Automobiles will meet
the trolleys and convey all who go 10
Absecon to the Park. The tickets are
75c.
Sterling Council, No. 80, d. of A.,
had a very enjoyable evening Dec. IA.
Seven new members were taken into
the Council. Ocean City, No. 10, did
the initiation work. Very interesting
addresses were made by several State
Past Councillors, Mrs. Florence Gilbert,
Mrs. Ida f. Dixon and Miss Sallie
Lake, State Secretary. Visiting Coun-
ellis were: Queen Kennedy, No. e.,
Valley Forge, No. /; Ocean City, Nc.
10: Tuckahoe, No. 40. Refreshments
were served by the Entertainment
Committee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
personal AND
/ SOCIAL RECORD

Miss Melanie Dutil, of Philadelphia,
raj the guest over the weekend of
Mrs. w. w. Whitman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest E. Titreville
have arrived safely at~Miami, Fla,
where they will spend~the winter.
Job l. Risley left on Monday for
Stuart, Florida, where he will spend
the winter with his son, ]. B. Risley.
The engagement of Miss Sarah
Peterson, of w. California avenue, to
Mr.. Edward Kenderski, of Absecon,
has been announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis H. Clark will
spend Christmas with their daughter
and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wallace Cooper, in Philadelphia.
Professor William Smith, after
spending four weeks with his uncle
and aunt at IA East Leeds avenue,
will return to Philadelphia for Christ
a His engagement with the M. E.
Blatt Co. ends this week.
Werner G. Keucher, the lakewood
school lad, who was injured in the eye
by a ball batted by another pupil, was
operated upon Sunday evening by DR..
Walt P. Conway for appendicitis,
which had developed. His condition
Is reported as fair.
Little Miss Eleanor Gilkey and
James S. Vickers, Jr., accompanied by
some older friends, took a very inter
esting automobile ride through the
woods last Tuesday. They gathered
holly, laurel, pine cones, beautiful
green moss and bright red berries
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. e. Wood, IA e.
Leeds avenue, will entertain over the
holidays their sons and families, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles and children, Miss
Wood and Master Charlie Wood, of
Vermont; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward, of
Lancaster, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. James
and daughter, Miss Anna Wood, of
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Clara M. Wilkinson, who has
spent the past week in Philadelphia,
expects to return home to-day (Satur-
day., accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Cora A. Sailor, and son, John
Richard Sailor, who will spend the
holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Muhly, at their home, on West Wash
ington avenue.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
THOMAS HARRIS DIES SUDDENLY

Thomas Harris died suddenly in
Atlantic City last Tuesday evening.
He had not been i'll nor even com
planning and his demise came as a
great shock to his friends. He was a
member of Local 842 Carpenters
Union and had taken an active part
in democratic politics. His widow
survives. The funeral will be from
his late residence, Woodland avenue
and New Road, this Saturday after
noon, at 2.30 o'clock, with interment
in Pleasantville cemetery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
SURPRISE FOR MRS. SHARPE.

A number of friends gathered at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Vincent
Sharpe on S. Franklin avenue last
Monday evening, to help Mrs. Sharpe
ittingly celebrate her birthday ami
versary. The affair was in the ma
ture of a surprise, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sharpe and children being in Atlantic
City in the early evening Christmas
shopping. Mr.. Sharpe, however, was
in on the secret, and it was during
their absence that the guests assem-
bled. Dancing and singing were en-
joyed, and at a late hour refreshments
were served. Present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Vincent Sharpe and three chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert F. Bossler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Souder, Mr..
and Mrs. w. D. Dare, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Helfrich, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter
w. Whitman, Mrs. w. J. Hudson, Miss
Laura Carpenter and Miss Alice Par
kpr
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
ocEANviLLE SCHOOL.

The following Christmas Program
will be rendered this Friday evening:
Silent Night, sung by all.
Recitation, "Hurrah, 'Tis Christ
Christmas Audrey Cordery,
Play An Interview With Santa
Claus" Homer Sooy, Arthur Math-
ews, Edward Somers, Albert Somers,
Timothy Cordery, Herman Sooy, Fred.
Thompson, Milton Mathews, Audrey
Cordery, Ruth Bowen, Leah Smith,
Chester Sooy, Earl Somers, May Rol-
Inns, Edna Sooy, Retta Mae Thompson.
TON Thumb Wedding Pearl
Sooy, Bride; Courtney Sooy, Groom;
Nettie Fixmer, Maid OF Honor; Mary
Thompson and Dorothy FiXmer, Flow
er Girls; Herman Sooy, Best Man.
A Play, "Hiram and the Peddlers,"
by former pupils of O%ceanyiIle School
and the teacher.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.


Cor. Pleasant Ave. and First st.
Rev. ]. l.. Keith Macleod, Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:
1880 a. M, Divine Worship.
2.30 p. m, Bible School; George H.
Adams, Supt.
6.45 p. m, Christian Endeayor.
7.30 p. M, Evangelistic Service.
In the morning, the pastor will
speak OF THE First Christmas" and
in the evening a short talk on "a
Night under the Syrian Stars"
The choir will render special Xmas
music on Christmas Day at both morn
ing and evening services. The follow
ing program will be sung at the eve
ming service:
Anthem, HE Shall Reign Forever"
Shipper
Solo. Immortal Love" ............. Leo
Anthem, A Song the World is Singing.
Willard
Anthem, Good Christian Men Rejoice,
Miles
Solo. Selected.
The Christmas Entertainment by
the Children will be given on Tuesday,
Dec. 81.
Wednesday, 7.3O p. M, The Quiet
Hour, with choir rehearsal after the
mid-week meeting.
You will find a welcome.
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WESLEY N. e. CHURCH.
Rev. ]. L.. Surtees, Pastor.

- - 1911 . t'9AVAs
We invite you to come to the Christ.
mas Morning Glass at $50, and to
come to every n of the many Yule-
tide services.
The Junior League members and
parents have their treat this Friday
night.
At the Sunday morning service the
Pastor will speak on ''rhe Acts OF
Wise Men, and two splendid anthems
will be rendered by the choir, and the
offering will be for THE Hungry Chill
dren of the World" There will be a
largely choral service in the evening,
Norman Reed leader.
The School treat and program will
be on Tuesday night.
We want you all to have a good,
joyous, satisfactory time, so come in.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
EVERGREEN TREE
Rec
S

In the County Essay Contest on
Evergreen Trees conducted by the
schools, under the supervision of
County Superintendent Henry M.
Gresham, one hundred and fifty-nine
essays were submitted by the gram
mar school pupils of the county. Miss
Eta Eastman, of Hammonton, won the
first prize, IS. Thirteen districts and
eighteen schools were represented.
The best Essays from each district
were contributed by the following
Absecon-Bertram Hammell.
Buena Vista Township-Katie Ben
%venuto. Landisville.
Egg Harbor City-Kenneth Frisbie.
Egg Harbor Township-Walter Col
Inns, Bargaintown.
Folsom-Mary Swami.
Galloway Township-Hazel Jane
son, Pomona.
Hamilton Township Helen Mac
Leod, Mays Landing.
Margate City-Virginia Clifford.
Mullica Township-Bessie Westcoat,
NofthneId Beatrice Braddock.
Ventnor City-Dick Dimon.
Weymouth Township - S u S a n n a
Woolley, Tuckahoe.
Mr.. Georgt II. Liepe, of Cologne, is
responsible for this contest, having
provided the prizes, SIS in money and
an evergreen tree for every school
represented in the contest. Supervis'
ing Principal Simon G. Huber, of Mays
Landing, was chairman Of the commit
tee who supervised the reading and
grading of the essays that were sub
mitted. II is proposed that the pupils
who have beer successful in this con
test be given an opportunity to visit
Mr.. Liepe's evergreen nursery and re
ceive in person the tree intended for
their school. 1t is also hoped that the
lone evergreen tree which is to be
planted in the school yard may evoke
the sympathy of tree lovers to furnish
a few companions.
Schools contributing essays were
the following: Absecon; Landisville,
Buena Vista Township; Egg Harbor
City; English Creek, Scullville and
Bargaintown, Egg Harbor Township;
Folsom; Pomona, Leeds Point and
Germania, Galloway Township; Ham
ilton Township; Hammonton; Margate
City; Nesco and Weekstown, Mullica
Township; Mortified; Ventnor City;
and Tuckahoe, Weymouth Township.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
ITALIANS ORGANIZE.

Many Italians of Pleasantville and
vicinity held a large meeting in the
DON of the Italian Independent Club,
Third street and Adams ave, and or
ganized a beneficial brotherhood, most
of the members of the club joining. The
following officers were elected: Pres
ident, N. A. Orlando; Vice-President,
James Mosca; Secretary, Joe Boney;
Treasurer, Frank De Vito; Trustees,
Chas. Moretti, Chas. Celona and An
tonic Mazzeo. The Society has been
incorporated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
PHILOSOPHY FOR 1921.

When many of us were young, we
were shocked when we heard an occa-
sional bum or rowdy remark that the
world owed him a living" Even as
boys we realized that work was a
blessing and that the world, plus our
own efforts, equaled a living. But to-
day the country is full of a~gitators,
making their living with their jaws,
who are preaching that the world
yves every man a living and that all
a man has TO do is to go and take it
from somebody who has plenty. But
what will happen when the few who
have plenty are drained to the dregs?
C~annibalism, We suppose.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Cor. Madison and Washington AYES.

"iN ''Sai6sCh AVID
Rev. II. M. Simanton, Pastor.
Subject Christmas Sunday at 1880
a. M, Glad Tidings, Great JOY, All
People"
Sabbath School at $50. Do not for
get to come after Christmas is over.
All men are welcome to the Bible
Glass. Begin nowi
Christian Endeavor at GAS. These
meetings are interesting.
Sunday night will be a song ser
vice. Special music by choir.
Remember the Wednesday evening
prayer meeting. Let us close the old
year with prayer.
We observe the Lords Supper the
first Sunday of January. New mem
bers will be received. Will you be
one?
We are thankful to the Women's
Bible Glass for the new stereopticon,
to Lewis Lake for installing it, and to
Edgar l.. Koehler and Charles Ford
for connecting the electric light. Pic
lures were shown to a full house last
Sunday night.
Sabbath School will give a Cantata
this Friday night in the church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
TROOP No. 7.

The Atlantic City and vicinity Patrol
Leaders Convention met at Massa-
chusetts Avenue School, Atlantic City,
and vas presided v e by Harold Feyl,
Scout Executive, at 1890 a. m. last
Saturday. The conference lasted all
day. The conference organized by
electing all Boy Scout officers. John
Shappell, Senior Patrol Leader, Troop
No. 7, Pleasantville, was elected Secre-
tary.
The principle speakers gave talks on
Scouting, after which the boy leaders
called for discussion on the subject.
There we're exhibits of handicraft
by different troops.
Troops represented were from At
lantic City, Ocean City, Egg Harbor
and Pleasantyille, of which Troop No.
7 sent seven patrol and assistant
leaders.
The film of the American Scouts at
the jamboree in Europe last summer
did not arrive, SO the Scouts were dis
appointed.
The ladies of Salem Church have
collected a flag fund to buy the boys
their much-needed flag poles and
trimmings, also carriers.
The troop wishes to thank the ladies
for their generous Christmas gift,
which will be presented in the near
future.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
MARRIED.

On Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, a qui-
eft wedding took place at the residence
of Judge Brown, of Pleasantville, the
termination of a happy love affair of
long standing. Miss May A. Parker
became the bride of Mr.. James II. L.
May, a resident for many years OF
Atlantic county and affiliated with a
number of lodges and organizations.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs, NOTICED

Members of Phil Kearney Lodge, No.
So, knights of Pythias, are respectfully
requested to attend the meeting on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 81, for the pur-
pose of election and installation of
new officers. trust that every Knight
will avail himself of the opportunity
to render assistance in a manner that
is essential to the successful welfare
of this Lodge and Order.
O. G. TAYLOR, C. c..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

Mrs. Bluster-"Young man, / want
the gas turned off in my house."
Cierk-"This is the water Office, not
the gas company"
Mrs. Bluster-"Well, then turn off
the water. I won't come all this way
for nothing ."-Phila. Bulletin.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
An Elusive Subject.

Aunt-"Where is the pound of
lard? }"
Boy-"Tve got all your other gro
c%eries, aunty, but l must have forgot
ten the lard. You see, 1t is such a
greasy subject it has just slipped my
memory."-Exchange.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
Troop 8 Defeats Troop q.

On Thursday, Dec. Is, Troop 8, Boy
Scouts, defeated Troop 4 at basket
ball, by the score 1870. Troop 8
had luck throughout the game and
had some good passing, while Troop 4
were going good in the first half but
had bard luck in the last half. Harry
(Pat) Newman and F. Doherty fea-
tured the winners, while N. Rambo
and E. Brown played good for the los
ers. The lineup:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
ST. JOHNS M. p. CHURCH.

Rev. George w. Toms, Jr., Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:
8 a. M, Class Meeting. Come and
give a real Christmas testimony.
1910 a. m, Preaching Service, SER
men bysthef pastor, subicctNssAHuhrisf
mas Message" Read Matt. / and 2
and Luke l and 2.
2.30 p. m, Sunday School, Harry F.
OFT, Supt. Christmas Lesson, Christ
mas Music and Christmas Treat. Let
us have every member present. Room
for all and a welcome for all.
6.45 p. m, Christian Endeavor.
7.45 p. M, Christmas Service by the
Sunday School Scholars, under direc-
ton of Mrs. Randolph Price.
On Thursday evening, Dec. %,
Christmas entertainment by members
Of the Sunday School.
Welcome TO all our meetings.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
SALEM M. e. CHURC
Thos. II. Hicks, Minister.

Services Sunday as follows:
9.45 a. m, Glass Meeting.
1890 a. m. and 7.30 p. m, Public
worship. The children will cerebrate
Christmas in the evening, assisted by
the Mems Quartette.
2.30 p. M, Bible School and Mems
Bible Glass.
Mid-Week Prayer Meeting Wednes-
day. 7.30 p. M.
Choir practice Wednesday, 7.30 p. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

Mrs. Justwed-"Are you sure that's
a young chicken"
The Poultryman-"Ma'am, that pull
let has barely reached her teens. A
miss of her age would be a mere
school girl."@Phila. Bulletin.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
Boy Scout Notes

Training Camp for Patrol Leaders
and Assistants will be held at Camp
Berry, Leeds Point, in the log cabin
Of Troop 5, Monday, Tuesday. We'd
nesday and Thursday of next week.
Price $500 includes board and trans
portation. Bring your blankets, towel
and tooth brush. Only 25 boys will be
taken from Atlantic County. Will
leave by auto $50 Monday morning,
For further particulars, see Scoutmas-
ter Ellenberg.
General Order.
All members of Troop 5 are request
ed to be on hand for active duty Sat
urday morning at $50, in uniform, at
headquarters. Carry knapsacks.
(Signed)
SCOUTMASTER ELLENBERG.
Big Dance Tonight.
The dance tonight Saturday in
Red Mems Hall, promises to Guido all
former efforts. A handsome door
prize has been donated through Mr..
L. H. Allen. A lucky favor dance will
alao~bes a-fsature of the evenings fof
which a handsome prize will be awaf.
ded. The music was never better, a
first-class saxophone having been ad-
ded last week. The proceeds are for
a very worthy ause, and it should be
well patronized. The tickets are pur.
chasable at the door for the nominal
sum of 35 cents.
Scouts to Collect Food.
Today Saturday the Scouts OF
Troop 5 will call on you for contribu-
tons for the DOOR and needy of our
city. Kindly give them clothes, old
toys, or food you can spare. II will
be put TO a good use Christmas morn
ing in many a poor, sad home. 1t is
for a good cause and ii is sincerely
hoped that all will get behind this
GOOD work.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
NOTICE.

All members of Carpenters Local Sl2
are requested to assemble at Red Mems
Hall at 200 o'clock this Saturday after
noon for the purpose of attending the
funeral of our late brother, Thomas
Harris.
LEWIS CARLY, President.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Morris f. Matthews. Pastor

Sunday: II a. M, Sermon by Pas
tor; 1,30 p. m, Bible School, Mr..
|MuHdey, Supts4f 8 y. M, Missionary
Sermon by Rev. John Gordon; s p: m,
Pastor will preach. Christmas Exer-
cises and Tree by the school, Thurs
day, s D. IN. All are invited.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

Bobbie-"How did We hurt yer
hand? Been 1ightin'?"
Eddie-"Yep. Those were awful
sharp teeth Sammy Jones used to
have."-Life.
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BETHANY M. e. CHURCH.
Risley Ave, near Church st.

i. D. Champion, Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:
2.30 p. m, Sunday School.
Everyone please be on time, as we
go TO the almshouse after this SER
vice.
7.30 p. m, Song service and preach
ing.
This service is being well attended,
so come and enjoy this meeting with
us.
Christmas entertainment will be
held Dec. 26 at 7.30 p. m.
Wednesday, s p. M, prayer service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Franklin and Verona Avenues.
Rev. Charles w. Colt, Rector.
Services Christmas Day as follows:
10 a. M, Sunday School.
II a. m, the Rector will preach and
administer the Holy Communion.
7.30 p. m. Evening Prayer and Ser
mon by the Rector.
Next Wednesday evening, the chill
dren's entertainment will be held, and
on Thursday evening the confirmation
class.
A hearty welcome to everybody.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-12-24

Subs.-F. Newman for Hughes. H.
Albrecht for Green. Referee, Jack
Kellum, of Pleasantville Grammar
School.