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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
CITY BRIEFS

Perth Amboy Review No. 81
Weman's Benefit Association of the
Maecabees, will hold their regular
meeting tonight In Red Mems hall.
The business to be transacted at this
time is of great importance and all
members are urged to attend.
Marriage licenses have been is
sued quite recently to the following:
Julius Szemere and Ottilie Hart
mann. Hans Jensen Beck and Cert
rude Johanna Nielsene, Chris C
Rasmussen and Mary Agnes Butter
Howard E. Reeder and Elizabeth
Magella.
"A drill of guards will follow
the meeting of~the Middlesex Coun-
ell No. 63, Jr, O. u. A. M, tonight.
This will be in preparation for the
large class initiation that is to be
held next Wednesday night at Jun
Tor hall when 1T is expected that
be taken into the council. A num-
Der of applications are expected to
be presented at this time.
Violet Rebekah Lodge No, Sc,
Odd Fellows, is scheduled to meet
tonight at Odd Fellows hall.
Court Ansboy No. 5S, Foresters
of America, will make. further ar
rangements tonight for its dele
gates attending the state conven-
ton to be held at Jersey City next
month. The delegates were named
at a recent meeting and they will
probably be instructed with regard
to voting for those selected for
grand court officers last Sunday al
a meeting of the past chief ran
gers of. the county In this city.
Mohawk Council. No. 36
Daughters of Pocahontas, initiated
three pale faces at their last meet
ing and made elaborate plans TO
the next meeting. this coming Fri
day night. At this time the coun
Gil will celebrate their twenty-foufrl
anniversary of all of the coun'
oils in the surrounding distric
have been invited as guests. To
night the team of the local councs
will Journey to Jamesburg to do thu
degree and installing work. The bu'
will leave the haAl at $3.50 o'clocl
sharp and every member of the team
is expected to be on hand.
Kew. A. e. Wachtil. of Jerse,
City. will lead the meeting of thu
First Wesleyan Methodist church t.
be held at the home of Miss A
Peterson. of $50 Elm street, tomor,
row night at 1880 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
BRITISH MINERS STILL
STAND FIRM ON DEMANDS

LONDON, April 20.-Demands
for the establishment Of a national
wage board and a national wage pool
have been reaffirmed by large ma
jorities by district committees of
miners. it is claimed, by the Daily
Herald, the organ of labor. The
paper claimed the meetings held pre-
paratory to the conference of the
miners federation here Friday, stood
IA to l in favor of the demand of the
union.
A statement was issued by the fed
Grafton last night clearing Lloyd
Georges address Monday. did not
carry possibility of a settlement any
farther than it stood late last week.
The statement declared Mr.. Lloyd
George has not yet grasped the es-
sential features of the national wage
pool" and that he is obsessed by the
view that the miners demand a pool
of profit whereas their proposal is
remote from the averaging of prof
it's"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Miss MusISa Given Shower

In view OF her approaching mar
rage to Charles Obacha which takes
place within several days. Miss Hell
en- Muska was given a linen shower
by several of her friends quite re-
Gently, The rooms were attractive
ly decorated for the occasion and
the pretty gifts were presented in
a huge clothes basket by Miss Mary
Pado, dressed as a "Mammy," The
rest of the evening was spent in
playing games and dancing, con-
GLIDING with refreshments served
by the hostess.
Among the other guests present
were the Misses Anna Patrick, Mary
and Sue Pado, Elizabeth Yatsko,
Mary Suba, Mary Yatsko, Bertha
Jugan. Mary Sharick. Elizabeth
Melick, Gezella Bakaisa, Rose Wild
xix, Stella Zawtousky, and Helen
Obacha, Messrs Charles Obacha, 10
seph Arway, Joseph Silvaney, J.
Diabik, Michael Dennis. William
Muska, Fred Carasite, Mike Merske,
John Sutal, Edward skyipak, Mike
Siavi and Stanley Marciniak, Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Poulsen, Mr.. and
Mrs. q .Bata Of Perth Amboy, John
Fritz of Grampian Pa, and Ray
mond Davis of Bayonne.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
SHOWER GIVEN
AT Mrs. VIM. HESSER'S

The linen chests of the Y. M. c.
A. Auxiliary were ~repienished to the
extent of forty linen dish towels as
a result of the towel shower held in
place of the regular meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
william Hesser of Rector street. Be-
sides being beneficial for the Y. M.
C. A. the afternoon provided another
of those enjoyable and entertaining
meetings arranged by the social
committee during the past year.
Mrs. Frank Dorsey gave a most
interesting book review of Mary
Robert Rhinehardts book, entitled
'TweDty-three and a Half Hours
Leave" reading several important
chapters and leaving all with a de-
sire to peruse this late piece of fic-
ton. Mrs. William .Hesser and Mrs.
Howard Brown played q piano duet
in their usual capable name and
Mrs. l. r. Yarnall sang a delightful
soprano solo. The program con-
cluded with delicious refreshments
served by the hostess assisted by
Mrs. f. d. Mendenhall and Mrs.
Ferdinand Andrews. Mrs. Sidney
Riddlestorffer, as chairman of the
social committee, completed all ar
rangements.
In the short business session pre-
ceding, presided over by the presi-
dent, Mrs. W. w. Oliver, the plans
for assisting in the Y. M. C. A. Cir
Gus TO be given in the ~" on the
nights of May 6 and 7, were thor
oughly discussed. AS usual the
women will take charge of all of the
refreshments and other novelties
which are to be sold at the circus.
This year however, the Girls Club
will assist by taking charge of the
candy booth and helping in the sale
during the performances.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
CHILDREN AID
CITY CLEAN Up
Prize Essays and Slogans to
be Written by Pupils Date
is April rs to 80.

"Oean Up Week" from April 20
to SO, will larger proper
tions this year than ever before, be-
cause of the cooperation of the en-
tire school system of the city. In
fact, it is thought, that the plan OF
action which was arranged at q
meeting of all of the principals OF
the schools called by Superintendent
Samuel E. Shull yesterday will re.
suit in a campaign for q better and
cleaner Perth Amboy that will, IN
time, become a part of the school
work.
The idea of celebrating upon the
school children's part n the clear
up movement originated In the Dri-
mary department, the head of which
Miss Alice Mihleis explained the
plans to the assembled principals
yesterday and won the hearty co.
operation of both the. grammar anc
high school departments.
AS part of the regular English
work, assignments r already being
given out this morning for essays
to be written by all the English
classes of the city from the thiro
grade through the senior class
in the high school from which the
best will be selected and the frs
prize stories of each grade printed
in the Evening News. The subject o.
the essays will be suggestions upor
methods OF cleaning up the city, II
condition with "Cleap Up Week
activities to be carried out by thu
pupils themselves.
Posters will also be part of thu
program, showing original ideas o.
the pupils for q cleaner city, the bes1
of which will b. OF exhibition IL
some of the store windows and Others
to be exhibited in the high schoo
at some later date.
Another phase of the work will
be the slogans to be made up b,
every school room in the city. Thess
slogans, the fruit Of the pupils owl
interpretation Of what the cit.
ought to be, will also be printed ii
the Evening News as they come il
and the best will be adopted by thu
schools of the city. :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Give Party for Children

Each year Mrs. III. *. Golenboek
and Mrs. David Isenberg give a party
in the Day Nursery In celebration OF
the birthdays of their respective
daughters, Judith and Regina, This
year the party took place yesterday
afternoon and was a most enjoyable
occasion for not only the guests of
honor but for the twenty little chill
dren who were present at the Day
Nursery under the care of the asso-
citation. Master Joseph Isenberg,
four years old, was also a guest OF
honor and helped Miss Judith cele-
brate her fifth birthday while Miss
4,egina celebrated her sixth. The
children entered into the games and
other entertainment provided for the
afternoon and enjoyed the refresh
ments of ice cream, cake and fruit
served by the hostesses. Each re-
ceived a brightly colored balloon as
a favor of the occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
IN THE SOCIAL o r
M. H. A. PLANS FOR
PLAYLET AND DANCE

The Y. M. H. A. decided to hold
a playlet and dance In the very near
future last night at their regular
meeting in the Y. M. H. A. building.
The proceeds will be put with the
Y. M. II. A. building fund and more
definite details decided at the next
meeting,
In addition to giving one of the
most delightful formal dances of the
season a short time ago the Y. w. H.
A. members Detter at this same
dance $154.23 as the proceeds for
the building fund.
Following the short business ses-
sion the Y. W. H. A. Midgets under
the direction of Mrs. David Metzen-
dorf surprised the members with a
package party. Mrs. Metzepdorf
auctioned off the package and once
again money to the amount of 1885
was added to the already large build
ing fund. Two members of the mid
gets entertained, Miss Pearl Wedeen
with a piano solo and Miss Jeanette
Greenspan with a recitation, 1.-The
Dollies' Bazaar" The evening of
entertainment provided by these cap
able midgets was much appreciated
by the members of the organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
FINES COLLECTED
( BY COUNTY DETECTIVES


fFy Evening News stan correspondent.]
NEW BRUNSWICK, April 20.-
Peter j. Swei-Kert, of the Prosecu-
tors Office has been busy for some
months Investigating and ~endeavor-
ing to collect a sun of $4,000 In
delinquent fines. Good progress has
been made and the following results
have been obtained:
Collected fines amounting to $i,1bs
have been turned ever to the ceunr
ty treasurer.
Gases aggregating $4,1S5 have
been referred to the sheriff for COLI
lection and the people concerned
have made arrangements for pay
mept of the sums owed.
Fines amounting to $472 have
been Investigated and ARRANGEMENTS
made for payment to the probation
Oficer.
A sum of $2,45s has been found
10 be from people who died after the
hne was imposed and before pay
mept was made.
Tn sum of $1,249 Is due from
persons now serving prison senten-
ces, and It has been learned that
outstanding fines amounting to $147
were RENTED by the court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20

PORTLAND, Ore.-"Great for
tunes from little kittens grow"
Larry Furman's fortune grew that
way.
Five years ago, Larry had a big
idea. He invested $3.50 in q Per-
sian kitten. Sunburst by name. Sum
burst grew, and in growing took
many prizes at cat shows. Larry's
cat family also grew, likewise his
fortune. Then he quit his job and
bought an automobile.
A friend borrowed the car and
paid Larry rent for its use. Larry
had another idea.
AS q result, today he has a cat
farm of priced Persiaps. nine high
grade automobiles in an auto livery
business, two homes and a fat bank
account.
And all because he bought Sum
burst,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Shower for Mrs. Koyen

The Amity Club gave a shower for
Mrs. Johannes Koyen, formerly Miss
Jeanette Garretson, last night at
the home of Miss Elizabeth Kress, of
Water street. Mrs. Koyen, who is
one of the members of the club, was
presented with a handsome mahog-
any clock. Later the hostess served
refreshments around the table at
t~ractively decorated and daintily set
In the color scheme of orchid and
maize,
The others present were the Misses
Clara Hansen, Virginia Widerstrom
Emma Sanford, Frances Hance,
Florence Lutz, Elizabeth Kress, Ham
nah and Ruth Hughes, Esther Wild
erstrom and Ethel David; Messrs.
Johannes Koyen. Harry Grouse. Will
son Coe. Edward Carbon, Horace
Crowell, Walter Coe. Fred Miller,
William Lear. Warren Hubbard and
John Hansen, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Grouse, Mr.. and Mrs. William Kress,
Of this city, and Frank Joline, of
Tottenvilie.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Legion Auxiliary to Meet

The regular meeting OF the
Women's Auxiliary of the American
Legion tonight in the auditorium OF
the public library will be one of the
most important since it's formation
some months ago. Definite plans for
the monster food sale which Is to be
held under their auspices on Satur-
day afternoon, May Z, in the Pres
byterian chapel in Rector street,
will be formed at this time as well
as arrangements for corporation
with the Phi Sigma Sorority in the
card party which they will give for
the auxiliary's benefit Saturday af-
ternoon, April so, in the assembly
hall of the Raritan Yacht Club, The
meeting will begin at s o'clock and
it is urgent that every member at
tend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Miss Baumgarten Honored

Miss Martha Baumgarten was hon
ored with a surprise party last Sat-
urday night at her home in Brace
avenue. The guests were enter-
tanned with games and all Joined in
the chorus singing around the pia-
no before and after the refreshments
were served later in the evening.
The others present were the Misses
Madaline Anderson, Edna Ander-
sen, Mary S%orensen, Josephine
Baumlin, Fanny and Elizabeth
Clausen. Lillian Jones, Christine Pet
ersen, Nellie Bunk, Regina Regel-
skey, Catherine Petersen, Heding
Wagner, Margaret Tonlagi and Cath
crime Mazurik, Messrs. William Cole
man. George Smith, Norman Dou-
cett, Rudolph Lund, Joe Smith, Ar
thur MeCabs, John Battle, Tom
Saybo, Guy Mallett, George Neil
HEM, Herbert MaIlett, Joe Meilhiem,
Harold Hanson, Paul Baumgarten,
Warren, Clifford, Mike Jerome. Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson Miltner and Mr..
and Mrs. p, N. Baumgarten.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Given Farewell Party

Mrs. Alexander Hedworth, who
with her daughter, Beatrice. sails
the latter part of this month on the
Cunarder Caronia for an extended
stay with relatives in England was
surprised with a farewell party last
night at her home in Rector street
The guests played games and EN-
joyed chorus singing until such time
by the hostess. Among those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. James Ather-
ton, MI. and Mrs. Eugene Dieterly
Mrs. Adoiph Broggsr, Mr.. and Mrs.
0lgust Ranges, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Remond, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nc
Hose. Miss Juliet McHose, Mrs
Martha White, Mr.. and Mrs. He'd
worth and daughters, Doris. Marion
and Beatrice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
FnEEhOLDERS TO GET BIDS
ON AUTO TRUCK TOMORROW

NEW BRUNSWICK, April 20. -
The Board of Freeholders will res
ceive bids tomorrow for the fur
nisbing OF q three and one-half
ton truck, to be equipped with solid
tires, steel lined wooden body. re-
movable sides and an electric hoist.
Bids win be opened at $3.50 and must
contain allowances for the Day-El
der and Sauer trucks now in use by
the county.
Bids will also be received for de-
gallons of coal tar or water gas tai
for macadam penetration and for
the same amount for surface Dress
Ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Party For Theodore Ronalder.

A surprise party was given Theo-
dore Ronalder at his home in Rector
street, recently in honor of his birth
day. Music and dancing furnished
the entertainment of the evening
and at a suitable hour the hostess
served sandwiches, ice cream and
cake as refreshments.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Giilis, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Damgaard, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bros, Mrs. Thomas Hall, George
Newcombe, Robert ellis. Jack Bros,
Miss Katherine Bros. Miss Laura
Damgaard, Miss Virginia and Ken
meth Ronalder, MI. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Ronalder, Mr., and Mrs. Albert
AIchin, Mr.! and Mrs. Sam Koch, of
Perth Amboyi Mr.. and Mrs, James
Ellis, Mrs. Franz Ronalder, Miss
Dorothy Ronalder. Misses Anna,
DAILY and Grace Ellis, Raymond Ell
lis and Mrs. Mary Ellis, OF Totem
vile; Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis
and John Ellis, of Stapletop, and
Roy Ronalder. Of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Changes Plea TO Non Vult

NEW BRUNSWICK, April CO.
In the Criminal court this morning
before Judge Daily, John Carr, of
19s Hamilton street, New Bruins
yfek. changed his plea of not guilty
10 non vult to an indictment charg-
Ing him with desertien of his FAM
lily.
Carr Is now being tried for afro
cious assault on his wife Mary. 1t
il alleged that he attacked his wife
as she was going to the cellar to
Bring up a bucket of coal. snatch
ing the bucket from her and beat
ing her with it. Upon the witness
stand this morning Carr denied that
he was the aggressor and states that
his wife accused him of being drunk
and attacked him and that he battled
in self defense.
The couple have been married for
eight years and have two children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
PERSONALS

Mrs. Lueien Boyer has returned
to her home in Philadelphia, Pa,
after spending a week with her
mother, Mrs. Arthur Hope. of State
street.
Mrs. E f.. spoford, Mrs. Eugene
Dieterly, Mrs. Mary White, and Mrs.
George Farrin left this morning on
q two days motor trip to Harris
burg, Pa, where they will visit
friends of Mrs. Spofford.
Miss Margaret Perchard, Of Har-
rison place, has returned after
spending several days. with Miss
Ruth Degenring, of Elizabeth.
Mrs. A. B. Mcdowell is confined
to her home in Gordon street be-
cause of illness.
Mrs. Nathaniel Pierce, of High
street, left yesterday on an urgent
trip to Mount Hermon, where one
of her sons is seriously i'll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20

ANNOUNCEMENT has been made OF
teh marriage OF Miss Florence Kas-
sler. of this city, to Joseph Smalley,
of Chrome. which took place or
October 90. 1920, in st. Andrews
church in New York city, with Rev.
e. Taverna ofieiating at the aueitt
ceremony. The couple were at
tended by Miss Anna Raymond and
Joseuph Keppler, the s~tep-father OF
the brideh, They are now residing
with the brides parents on Divi-
sion street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
OBITUARY
Funeral for Jacob Velten

Funeral o JaeOD telten
fBy Evening News stan Corrsspondent.l
sonic services will be conducted for
Jacob NJ. Velten, a past master of
Huguenot Lodge No. $50, +. & A. NJ,
at his late residence, 45 Station ave-
nue., Pleasant Plains, tonight follow
ing the service of the church at s
o'clock. Rev, Wilbert Westcott, pas
tor of Simpson church, Perth Am
boy, assisted by Rev. Oscar l..
Joseph, of Bethel church, will Off
ciate. Rev. Andrew Harper, of st.
stephens Episcopal church. will
ofioiate at the grave in Bethel Gem
etery tomorrow morning. Mr.. Vel
ten besides his widow is survived by
a son, Clifford Velten, of Tettenville;
a sister. Mrs. Tessie Mesbeth, OF
Perth Ambey, and q brother. Charles
veltens Of Rlsaesnt RtstnA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Plan Entertainment

Plans of entertainment for Sunday
night when the Daughters of Iona
entertain the cast of the Hungarian
play recently presented in Columbia
hall filled a busy meeting of the So
ciety in the Community House last
night. A light supper will precede
an evening of merriment and fun,
and the girls hope that every mem
Der of the cast will be able TO at
tend.
The money realized from the play,
the exact amount of which Is not yet
known, will be sent to relieve some
of the poor people in Hungary. This
amount will be announced after the
next meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
ia Have Dance Carnival

Many people OF the city are look
ing forward to attending the mon
strous dancing carnival to be held
by the Union County Dancing Asso-
citation in the Elizabeth Armory in
Elizabeth, Friday night. April a.. In
the four banda which r to furnish
the music Perth Amboy will be
represented by Wilfred J~ohnstone's
Syncopatsd band. Novelty and prize
dances have been arranged for the
program which will be continuous
from s o'clock in the evening until
2 A. M. Jack Dempsey. champion
heavyweight. will be among the
guests of honor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Woman is Fined SO

Katy Matska, of Stanford street,
who was arrested by Patrolman VIII.
liam Peterson in the vicinity of Hall
avenue and tombstone street about
3 o'clock last night on q drunk and
d~isorderly charge, was this morning
fined $40. 1t is said the woman visit
ed the home of a friend and drank
more than her share of home brews
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Club La Entertained,

The Industrial Club was enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Theo-
dore Ronalder, of Rector street, yes
terday afternoon at their usual dill
gent session and the meeting was
exceptionally well attended, Next
week the club will meet at the home
o,. Mrs, sassa Hsnsla. Of Maple
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
stop Bali Playing on streets

Ball playing on the streets Will De
prevented by the police, accordlns
to a report Of Chief of Police Niels
J. Tonnesen. First offenders wilt be
warned by the police. but If the Of
lenses continue, fines will be impos-
ed, il is the plan of the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
ExemptiOn is Granted,

[Ry Evening Views Sian CorrespoudsntJ
NEW BRUNSWICK, April 20
A certificate of exemption was is-
sued from the county clerks once
this morning to William F. Eagle, OF
Port Reading. Eagle has been a
member of the Port Reading 6re
department for seven years and ey-
empted as a result of his finishing
his term,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Statistics Presented.

CHICAGO, April 20.-Presenta-
ton of masses of statistics dealing
with the cost of living and with
wages paid in other Industries was
continued by the railroads today In
the Railroad Labor Board hearing
into requests of nearly 100 roads
that wages of unskilled wages be re-
.duced.
Representatives Of railroads OPP
Grating in the western half of the
Inifed States were the first witness
es. their evidence differing little
from THAI presented by eastern and
tar wes1rn. roads in the first two
days Of the hearing. Coupled with
today's Testimony came statements
from Representatives of several
roads Applying for reduction for I'M
skilled labor only saying they would
follow the lead of the roads by ask
Ing 4br lower pay for skilled work.
ers when the present cases are set
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20

NEW YORK, April 20;-Ed
stranger" Lewis worlds heavy
weight wrestling champion, lost a
handicap match here last night
when he failed to throw in twenty
minutes Charles ]. Carpenter, OF
Augusta, Ga, intercollegiate student.
Ca&benter is a student at Princeton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
HARDING GETS
RATE PROTEST
Farmers Union Take Fight to
Reduce Freight Rates Dr.
rect to the President.

WASHINGTON. April 20.-Far-
mers from all parts of the United
States here today under auspices OF
the National Farmers Union, decid-
"a to take their fight for q reduc-
ton in freight rates direct to Presi-
dent Harding.
Members from many states were
presented headed by National Secre-
tary Davis. They told the commit
tee that besides reducing the loss
sustained in the sale of crops, a low
ering of freight rates would be a big
psychological factor in starting the
marketing of farm products and q
general price reduction In other lines.
Unable to market their own pro-
ducts the farmers. the spokesman
said are virtually on a buyers stRke
as there is no prospect of conditions
improving in time to bring better
prices for next years crop.
This decision was reached after
spokesmen for the farmers had con-
ferred with the Interstate Commerce
Commission to urge lower rates. The
representatives appeared to be dis
satisfied with results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-20
Dana Ladies to Meet

The Dana Ladies will meet at their
regular session tomorrow nisht in
Frem hall and all members are
gggsd to be HEEsfsls tttsis ttEa