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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
HANSON AWAITS
APPOINTMENT
Has Heard Nothing Official
Concerning Job as En-
forCement Agt., He Says

Although Charles II. Brown,
prohibition director of New Jersey,
with offices in the city of Newark,
announced on October 10, that the
name of John Hanson. Jr., of this
city, had been sent to Washington,
Mr.. Hanson having been appointed
Prohibition enforcement agent tor
Middlesex county Mr.. Hanson said
today hat up to the present time he
had received no notification of the
appointment and the only thing that
nc knows about it is what he has
seen in the papers. Mr.. Hanson
could not explain why he has re-
ceived no notice from Director
Brown up to the present time.
In making the appointment of
MIR. Hanson. Director Brown de-
clared. Mr.. Hanson had informed
him that unless he cleaned up Mid
dlesex county he would resign. At
that time Mr.. Hanson informed the
News that he would have nothing to
say until he heard from Mr.. Brown
and he still maintained that stand
today.
Mr.. Hanson is now in the real
estate business with Offices in the
Raritan building. He is a former
city clerk and served during the war
as a junior grade lieutenant. being
stationed at Philadelphia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
WATER BOARD MAKES
BIG CUT IN EXPENSES
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ton for salaries at Runyon, opera
tions having been slowed down to
such an extent that many of the EN-
ployes have been laid off. Another
cut of $4,000 was taken out of the
repair appropriation while the fuel
and supplies for 1922 must be pur-
chased with $4,000 less than a
appropriated in this 1921 budget.
An appropriation of $4,000 is
made for ~incidentals, just one-half
of that allowed this year. An addi-
tional $4,000 must be allowed for
serial bond interest payments while
the interest on the funded debt and
the sinking fund remains practically
the same.
Thus a cut of S37,0 600 has been
made on the appropriations for next
year as compared with the 1921 fig
ures in order that the water depart
ment's income in 1922 might be suf-
ficient to equal the appropriations.
Last nights meeting was the last
at which Commissioner Harry Con-
ard will attend, his term expiring
the end of this year. AS he is a Re-
publican and the Democrats will be
in control of the city he has no
chances of being renamed. He urged
the board to get down to brass
tacks" early in the meeting when the
proposed 1921 budget was brought
up for action and it was largely due
to his insistance that the deep cuts
in the various appropriations were
made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
POLICE WOMAN STARTS
DUTIES NEXT MONDAY
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the dance hall evils may be lessened
or removed with a woman in au-
thority present as well as a man.
Other spheres of action coming
under the work of Miss Olsen. az
cording to Chief Tonnesen, would be
putting a stop to the practice of
girls riding with bus drivers late at
night, several instances of which
have been brought to the attention
of the police. Girls wandering abou
the streets at lat hours would also
be taken care of by the police
woman.
1t was declared. however. that
while Miss Olsen's work would be
largely among girls and women. h
would have the same status as a
male officer.
Thus, if a case involving a man
be encountered by Miss Olsen in the
discharge of her duties. she will
have the power to take him into
custody, the chief said. Patroling
of the city parks. too, will occupy
the policewOman'S attention during
the warm months when large crowds
of both sexes congregate ear the
shore. Occurrences reported as
happening in the parks last summer,
that left a male patrolman in a
rather difficult position, will, if re-
peated next year, be taken in charge
by Miss Olsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
SORORITY HAS PARTY
AT MISS CLARA Glll'S

Amidst Christmas holly and the
Christmas colors OF red and green,
the Phi Sigma Sorority held their
Christmas party at the home of Miss
Clara Gill last night. After the Gus
tomary exchanging Of gifts, the eve
ming was pleasantly passed in play
ing cards ard DANCING but the height
of merrimebt was not reached until
the party supper served around a
Christmas tree. which occupied the
immediate center OF the table. Noisy
snappers disclosed hats TO be worn
and verses tc be read and a delicious
menu was served.
Three new members have been
taken into The sorority. the Misses
Emmy Roessler and Claire PSeiifer
and Mrs. Howard Lyon, and these
will be initiated TIE first Friday in
January at the home of Miss Amy
Riddlestorffer in Kearny avenue.
Other members present at the party
were the Misses Helen Macmillan,
Dorothy Hadden. Marie Robbins,
Clara Gill, Edith Henry, Irene War
ter. Helen Pfeiffer and Amy Riddle
StOrffer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
NO NOTARY FEE
ASKED BY AGENT
Applications for Automobile
Licenses Must be Sworn to
This Year. Urge Haste

Max Gibian, local agent for the
motor vehicle department, an
nounced today that reports have
been received at the headquarters in
Trenton that notaries have been
charging large sums of money foc'
taking Acknowledgements in connec-
ton with automobile licenses. Mr..
Gibian stated that it is not the de-
sire of the department that apph-
cants for license should be charged
for his service and for this reason a
notary has been employed by all
agents to take the acknowledgment
of applicants free of charge. These
notariC< can be found wherever Ii
censes are granted.
Many of the applicants have been
compelled to make more than one
trip to the agents office as they have
failed to bring with them the serial
number of the a as well as the
number of the engine. 1t is eces
sary TO have both of these numbers,
as it is one of the most important
things in connection with obtaining
the license.
Many people are putting off oh
tanning licenses until the last minute,
and this was strongly censured' to-
day by MI. Gibian. who urged that
everyone arrange to obtain his Ii
cense at once, sc that he will not be
disappointed on January l. Unless
people get their licenses as early as
possible, Mr.. Gibian states it will be
impossible for his office to supply
everyone of the 5000 a owners
in this vicinity by January 1. Only
$500 licenses have been granted
up to the present time. lie pointed
out that little is being done this
week in order for everyone to secure
licenses by January 1. his office will
have to issue at least 400 licenses
a day every day of next week.
In order that all may receive IL
censes, Mr.. Gibian has decided 10
keep his Office at the Perth Amboy
Garage show oom in Madison ave-
nue., open evenings from 6 until s
o'clock. The office will be closed on
December 20 and January ,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
PLANS ARE COMPLETE
FOR 7. M. c. A. EVENT

The final rehearsal has been held.
the costumes are complete and, in
short, everything is in readiness for
the Christmas PantOmIme to be pre-
sented by tie Junior Club of the Y.
W. G. y. tomorrow night in the Y.
NJ. g. \. auditorium. The large
cast has been ably coached by Direc-
tor Margaret Richarc until an almost
perfect performance is expected. The
play is quite in keeping with the
Christmas season ~ Santa Claus and
his toy shop are TO play quite an i'm
oort2nt part in TIE theme while little
Jack Horn1r will be there. too. with
his Christmas pie. The pain fairies
will work their magic and the dolls
of every nation will perform. The
amount of talent among these young
girls. members OF the Grammar
school afternoon class at the "Y"
is remarkable and even the fond
parents who attend Will be agree
ably surprised at the event. The
price of the tickets is very nominal
and these may be procured at the
Y. NJ. G. 4. desk or at the door of
the hall tomorrow night. All nrm-
bers of the east. which is given below
are reque ,tcd to meet at the Y. NJ.
c. A. promptly at Gas o'clock.
Jack-Pinma Walker.
Sister-Lillian sykes.
Pie-Etilel Bjork.
Santa Claus-Mrs. Robert Macan.
Grandma-Miss Claire Pfeiffer.
Brownie5-Tina Fass, Roth Water
Dor. Gertrude Olsen. T. Hawkins,
Janet Ramoerg. Helen Meinzer. v.
Larsen, Katherine Smith, Marion
Smith. Ve-ua Hubble.
Pain Fairies - katherine Giles,
Elizabeth Paul, Hazel. Dalton, Mar
ion Hedworth, Marie Kilmurray.
Dolls:
Dutch-E. Christensen and X.
Christensen.
Monkey--Floreuce Dennis and
Eleanor Mathiasen.
Chinese--Genevieve Hatchman.
Kupie-Fannie Goldberg.
Japanes--Ruth Alpern.
Teddy Rear-JaEe Fithian.
Jumping Jack-IIelen Ward.
INDIAN Livingston.
Top-Isabel Miller.
Old-fashioned Dol,-Irene Nc
Nulty.
seotch-Helen ellis and Bessie
IRE.
French-Dorothy Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
TROOP 6 SCOUTS
GIVEN EMBLEM
Banner is Presented to DR..
Abegg's Scout Troop at
Bio Event Last Night

With an impressive ceremony,
witnessed by the other scout
trropc of the ~.uncil ant many VS.
itors Troop s, Boy Scouts of Amer
lea. whose scoutmiaster is DIR. Fritz
Abegg. was officially presented with
the national emblem and the troop
banner in the gymnasium OF the
High school last night.
With four assistant scoutmasters
as color. guards, the banners were
brought IN and DIR. Sterling Temple,
chairman of the training m
made~ the speech of presentation
for the stars and stripes. DR.. Abegg.
who received the insignia Tor MS
troop in company with his assistants.
received the flag and the entire troop
repeated the oath of allegiance. Ii.
Is. Smith, a member OF n troop
committee, in presenting the troop
emblem spoke briefly on the history
Of the troop telling of it's incredible
growth from twelve to thirty-seven
members in less than one year.
c.. II. Kalquist, who received the
banner also played a violin-piano
duet with Mrs. Kalquist and ead
the troop band which played for the
march that was highly applauded.
John Pfeiffer, chairman of the
court of honor, made a short address
in presenting the fifty-three merit
badges won by members of the troop
since the last court was held. The
ceremony of presentation was par
ticularly impressive and at the close
of the program. preceded by games.
the troop marched out. singing the
troop song until entirely clear OF the
gymnasium.
The boys who received merit
badges were Morris McHose. Einar
Larsen. Sterling LETTER. John Fales,
Joe Dennis. Charles Dennis. Claus
Abegg, Henry Schneider. Roland
Main. Alfred Peterson. Louis Sea-
man, Everett futile, Frank Dorsey.
Joe Seguine, Frank Schmidt and
Ralph Preston.
Charles W. Naulty vas initiated
as tenderfoot scout, Norman Olsen
rose to second class and Andrew
Tilton and Robert Sears we're ad-
yanced to first class.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
WILL AWARD
THRIFT PRIZES
Pleasing Program to be Civ
eli at High School Audito-
rum Tonight

Thrift will be the subject of the
address of Senator William H. Parry
of Essex county. at the big thrift
/. meeting TO be held in the high school
| auditorium tonight under the aus
pices of the Perth Amboy Trust
| Company. The meeting is held in
connection with the thrift campaign
which is now being carried on by
he trust company, in connection
with National Thrift Week. Besides
the address, by Senator Parry, the
program will consist Of musical
numbers and addresses by prominent
local speakers. At this meeting also,
the prizes won in the essay contest
in the schools will be awarded.
The program follows:
Star Spanglcd Banner
fntroductory-Morgan +. Larson.
st. Cecilia Singing Society
March of Our Nation
Adam Geibel
Now the Night in Starlit Splendor
Donisetti
(Sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor)
Mrs. Stanley p. Rostkowski, soprano
CAD The Carm of Spring
r. C. Clarke
OBJ Bird of Love Divine
II. DQu
Address-"Thrift''
Senator William II. Parry Of Essex
County
Mrs. Chester SavitZki, baritone
fa) Happy Days . S. Streletzki
tb) In the Heart of a Rose
H. Nichols
announcement of winners in prize
Essay contest.
why We Should Acquire the Habit
- Of Thrift"
john X. Sheehy. President Board
Of Education.
Awarding of prizes to winners, Is
aac Alpern, President Perth Am
boy Trust Co.
st. Cecilia Singing Society
Christmas Carols
ta) Holy Night $3.50. +. GreuDef
fb) Adeste Fidelis -. V. Novello
st. Cecilia Singing Society under
the direction of Stanley p. Rost-
kowski.
Judges of Essay Contest
High Scholars Marshall F.
stewart, Judge C. (. Hommann, An
drew J. Wight.
Sixth. Seventh and Eighth Grades
Public schcols-Mrs. John j. Quinn,
Miss Florence v. StGuffer. ]. Logan
Cleyenger.
Parochial SchooIs-Sister Superior
in each school.
Prizes
High Sehcol-To each class, first
prize, $50 u gold: second prize, SIS
In gold.
Public and Parochial Scholastic
grade Goth, 7tn and Sth). first
prize. $40 in gold: second prize, IS
. gold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
PLAN NEW YEARS EVENT
AT THE YACHT CLUB

Arrangements are being complet-
ed for the New Year dance to be
given by the Raritan Yacht Club OF
Saturday night. Dec. 81. ] the as
sembly room of the CLUB house.
Chairman stephen i. Som0gyi of the
entertainment committee, has been
at work for some time making prep
arations for the event and promises
a most successful affair.
Wilfred Jobnstone with an or
chestra increased to seven pieces,
VIZ furnish the music. while several
entertainers have been procured and
will present their musical and nov
city performances in the course of
the evening. The hall is to be
Gecked out in decorations suitable TO
Ire holiday easOn and il is rumored
that mistletoe will not be lacking.
Another feature of the affair will be
the serving Of a buffet supper by
The club steward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
Domestic Science Course Ends.

The domestic science course which
has been so efficiently instructed at
the Y. NJ. c. a. each Wednesday by
Mrs. Merrill Mosher, came to a close
yesterday afternoon and regrets were
expressed by both the teacher and
pupils that the instruction should
terminate so Don As Mrs. Mosher
cannot continue the class longer, at
the request of the pupils, efforts will
be made to procure another teacher
TO continue the lessons after the first
of the year.
The curse has included six les
sons on cooking and serving a six
course dinner. The girls have learn
ed to make cheese and olive appe-
Tiers, tomato bisque and c%routons
meat or fish timballs with tomato
sauce. baked stuffed mackerel with
tartare sauce, plank steak, cherry
salad and fruit dressing, macaroon
cream. Partisan sweets, peanut brit
tie and ~panoches. Each lesson has
lasted but little over an hour and
the entire urse has cost but 90
cents for each pupil. The equipment
for the class is complete and it is
hoped that the lessons will be con-
tinued after January ].
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
DONATIONS RECEIVED
AT HOME FOR AGED

Many visitors took advantage OF
the Reception and Donation Day at
the lone for the Aged yesterday
afternoon and inspected h e newly
renovated building from top to rot
TOM. All expressed their satisfaction
at the excellent home now provided
for the aged people of the city. The
woodwork throughout the building
is white and every room is coy ana
warm and well lighted. The women
occupy the second floor and the
men the third and all of the inmates
are contented and happy in this new
home which has been provided Tor
them. Nearly all of the rooms have
been furnished by various organiza-
tons throughout the city and each
room is known as that organizations
room to look after and %replenish II
they care TO from time to time. The
members of the auxiliary personally
conducted the visitors through the
home and afterwards served them
with tea. coffee and cake in the din
ing room. The matron. Mrs. Albert
Alchin. received and the following
assisted the president. Mrs. Adrian
Johnson: Mrs. Harry Barnes, Mrs.
Alfred Mullen, Mrs. Victor Chris
Jefferson, Mrs. Eugene Dieterly n
Mrs. ole Olsen.
Donations were received yester-
day as follows:
Two cans corn, Mrs. Martin; three /
boxes rice, five pounds sugar and
two glasses jelly. Mrs. Charles Land
back: basket of canned fruit and
vegetables. a friend; one can of fruit,
Mrs. William Duncan; pound OF tea,
Mrs. William IL. Woglom. basket OF
fruit and sweet chocolate. Mrs. Fritz
Hoyler: meat, Mrs. Charles skid
more; cakes, Mrs. Harry Barnes;
two cans fruit, Mrs. Samuel Shull;
two cans fruit, Mrs. Ole Olsen; rice
Mrs. Charles Coleman; coffee. Mrs.
Peter Parkstrom; tomatoes. Mrs. r.
3. Walker: corr and oatmeal, Mrs.
C. Smith: canned goods, Mrs. AL
bert Nelson: > cans fruit. Mrs. Peter
Olsen: coffee. Mrs. Margaret Garba;
four cans vegetables. Mrs. Frank
Hilsdorf; five cans vegetables. Miss
Anna Hilsdorf; four cans fruit, Mrs
Frank Dorsey: potatoes. Mrs. Ella
Greenleaf: oranges. beginners de-
partment of the First Presbyterian
church: four cans peas. Mrs.
Creighton Stark; ~tablecloth, Mrs.
Adolp Nielsen, whole ham: Mrs.
Simmons; basket potatoes and
apples. Mr.. and Mrs. F. S.
fruit and vegetables, Ferry
Market: rules and regulations for the
home, pupils of Grammar School.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
Have CHRISTMAS Parry.

SEWAEEN, Dec. 22.-The Sc
warren History Club was entertained
hy Mrs. W. ". Johnson, at a Christ
mas party at her home in Roselle,
yesterday afternoon. A huge Jack
Horner pie with fayors for everyone
caused much merriment as did the
guessing contest which required each
guest to identify twenty prominent
people from numbered picture cards.
The honors were evenly divided be-
tween Mrs. IL. b. Pulsiver and Mrs.
w. III. Tombs. Delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Arrangements were made at a
short business session during the af-
ernoon for the presentation of the
History Of Middlesex County" TO
the Baron Library on Wednesday
evening, December %, in memory of
the late Mrs. z. A. Baron, an honor
airy member of the club. Plans were
also discussed for the concer to be
held on January 6 at the home OF
Mrs. Tombs for the benefit of the
scholarship fund
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
MnIhcrnn Hnnorci

TRENTON. Dec. 22:-In appre-
citation of the esteem in which the
court of pardons holds James III.
Mulheron, principal keeper of the
New Jersey state prison, members
of the pardoning board at their
Christmas session presented the re-
firing keeper with a silver serving Sc.
Mr.. Mulheron was called to the state
house by Governor Edwards and in
the presence of Chancellor Walker
and the six judges of the court
heard from the lips Of Judge Hep
penheimer concentrations seldom
heaped upon an official while in
Office
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
PERSONALS

Edward G. Wierzbicki, Of Pratt
institute Brooklyn, y Y. is spend
ing the Chl istmas vacation with his
parents. Mn ana Ms. Wierzbicki,
of Hall avenue.
DIR. and Mrs. Harry s. Haight, of
Highland Park. were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. r.. $. Hulse, Jr., of Brigh-
Ton avenue. yesterday.
Alice Gade of the New Jersey COL
lege for Women Is ZONE with her
parents for the Christmas vacation.
Judson Ifbbard, of Cornell. is eX-
pected home for the Christmas va
cation toniaht.
J. s. Tay,or. of Jutland, has re-
turned after spending several days
with his daughter. Mrs. G.. j. Wood
cock, of FOrds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
WATTERS0N IS
CALLED TO REST
Louisville Editor and
Publisher Dies at Age
of 70 Years

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dec. 22:-
Henry Watterson, n of the coun-
try's best known journalists n
former owner and publisher of the
Louisville, Ky, Courier Journal. died
at a local hotel at 6:15 this morning.
Col. Watterson's death was unex-
pected. though IL had beer known
for some days that he was i'll. The
veteran publisher had been here
six weeks. He had for years
been spending his winters mostly at
Fort Myers and it was his intention
to go there when his condition i'm
proved sufficiently to take the trip.
His wife. son and daughter were at
his bedside when he died.
The death of Col. Watterson was
due e heart failure. superinduced by
congestion of the lungs. according 10
physicians. He was conscious for
a few minutes at intervals and thirty
minutes before his death called his
wife into the room and conversed
with her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
Party for Catherine ellis

Catherine ellis celebrated her
thirteenth birthday at a party given
at her horne in Fords. The guests
yer entertained quite pleasantly.
The young hostess received many
pretty gifts.
Among those present were Elinor
ellis. Evelyn Nonpenberg, Charles
and James Growney. Frank and
Robert StruSz Betty Greisen, Joseph
Rush. Margaret ard Preston ellis
and Mrs. Greisen of Fords; Mrs.
Erickson, Of Perth Amboy and Miss
Viola kistrup, of SandhillS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
CHRISTMAS CHEER SPREAD
AMONG NEEDY IN CITY
fContinued from page y
EIks 10 Help Relief Work

Perth Ambiy Lodge NO. 164, Be-
nevoIent and protective Order Of
Eiks, through its charity commit
tee is today comforting with Mathew
Hansen. overseer of the poor, and
-aiss Alma 9. Widerstrom, his as
sistant, in order that those in need
should receive their share of the
fund which they have at their dis
pcsal to be given to the poor of the
city for the holidays. The commit
tee will meet tonight al the Elks
Club to outline the work Of distribur-
ing the charity about the city. after
they have been given the names Of
those who are most in need. Es-
teemed Leading Knight Andrew An
ierson, chairman Of the commit
tes makes the announcement that
about $500 was realized from the
concert given at the Majestic theatre
Monday night. This amount will he
used in providing coal, clothing,
groceries and other things needed
for the poor Of the city.
Forcstcrs Also to Help
Clothing and baskets containing
groceries and other articles viii be
distributed tonight by the immediate
relief committee Of Court Amboy
No. IS, Foresters of America, to
those members and families of de-
ceased members in need al this time
of the year. This custom has been
carried out with success each year
around the holidays by the court TO
bring cheer TO the homes of those
who are really in need Of help at
this season of the year and brighten
their holiday. Edward &. Smith,
president of the Past Chief Rangers
Association. chairman of the COM
mittee. with his assistants will give
out the baskets and clothing that
viii bring cheer into the homes Of
the members and families Of de-
ceased members for Christmas. Ar
arrangements for giving the relief
were completed at a meeting of the
court last night at Eagles hall fol-
lowing the report OF the committee
in charge. The 50 gold piece was
awarded 10 P|atrolluau Frank Sulli-
van for the benefit Of the relief.
Several other matters Of importance
were discussed by the members and
it was arranged TO go mp TO Carteret
on the third Sunday in January 10
the next meeting Of the Past CHIEF
Rangers Association with IA large
delegation of members.
Rotary Club { o Aid Thirty
Through the efforts Of the Rotary
Club. thirty homes in this city Will
De reade brighter this Christmas
time. AT the meeting Of the club it
was decided that every member
would be responsible in bringing
Christmas cheer to the homes OF two
families. The ame of the needy
were obtained from Miss Alma c.
Widerstrom, assistant to the over
seer of the poor, and local organiza-
tons. In doing this work the mem
bers of the club feel that they are
laying the foundation for the boys
work which is to be taken up later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
Wns Preparcd TO Die

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 22:-Henry
Watterson. who died in Jacksonville
early today. left here three weeks
ago for his annual pilgrimage to the
south where for years he had spent
the winter.
Once before undergoing an oper-
alton he said to the managing edj-
tors of the Courier Journal: Il am
prepared at any time to surrender
my life to God who gave it. We do
not know about these things and 1
face the outcome with serenity,
whatever it may be. 1t is a perilous
thing for a man in his seventy-ninth
year to submit to the surgeons knife
but I'm ready for it and all that may
follow"
While convalescing from a previ-
Gus illness Mr.. Watterson consented
to write advance obituary on him.
self. He wrote:
II am getting a foretaste of my
own funeral-sitting up in the grave
as it were and reading the obituary
and 'grinning at the boys but
very cheerful and grateful. 1t IS
kind "a nice'-heaps better than be-
ing saddled with motives and called
names"