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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18

in the Woodland avenue district,
which lies between Decatur avenue
and Delilah Road, it seems hat the
claim of this locality is not based up
on what will be for the greatest good
10 the greatest number. Hence the
Leeds avenue claim should be dis
Missed as untenable, row.
Next, comes the claim for either an
addition to the present high school
building or the erection of a new
building somewhere between Decatur
venue and Woodland enu Either
OF these is preferable, | think, TO the
other sites proposed. But of these,
one is certainly preferable to the 9TH
er and, as | see it, a site for a new
grade school with ample ground for
play and apart and away from associa-
ton with pupils Of high school age is
the m by all means. now, TO favor.
To build a sufficient number of rooms
to the high school building to accom-
modate the four hundred, or more,
part-time pupils, might moi be an inn
possible thing to do from present,
available funds; but, when done, il
would necessitate going down to the
fifth grade pupils in Woodland avenue
school, the only school with part-time
pupils, and take them TO a place of
little or no playground and farther
away from their homes, for the most
part. Besides this. there would grow
up, unavoidably, an Indifference to the
high school out Of the familiarity OF
so close an association. Surely. this
cannot be taken lightly. ! maintain
then, that this claim might be set
aside as not the best II TO accept.
| come now to the last claim, hay
ing disposed of Ill the rest, as the one
10 accept, viz. 4 new school some
where between Decatur and Woodland
avenues, away and apart from any
other school building, with ample
ground for recreation and play. The
tendency nowadays Is 10 select a site
In the open. II possible, and M where
the ground may be handicapped and
shaded with trees. IL is a poor place
for a school building. where the noise
of traffic, and the confusion of con-
gested centres ,latract from the con
centration of mental activities in the
pursuit of knowledge. Let us select
Il school site with regard to all things
bearing upon educational requisites in
the physical makeup CT a school rath-
er than to sacrifice these to the whims
and prejudices of those of narrower
vision.
CITIZEN.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
What are Roads For?


Linwood, N. j., Feb. 16, 1922.
Editors Pleasantville Press:--
On Monday, Feb. 6, | was carting
manure along Myrtle avenue, Linwood,
when Mr.. M. Townsend. road supervi-
sQf. halted NE and told me I could not
use aid;f DAD. The reason he gave
N3 outing ~ up by hauling
over theEr6ad. Now rzwant 10 Know
whata6heaedads aresfor2 Surely they
are not being maintained by we tax
payers just for OF nnments, and decid-
eddy we don't make roads and pay for
having them made for the satisfaction
of one person, and that person the
road supervisor. Ii Gems to me TO be
high time that all road men should
know what position they hold, and not
make themselves nor The position
more oficious than the occasion would
warrant, namely. stopping the users
of said public roads, or trying to stop
them on the strength of the position
they hold. II is not fair 10 ave to be
told by an official of The load that you
cannot use it because YOU are cutting
il up, and 10 use another road would
mean for me TO go a half mile further
in hauling. | would like for the tax
payers OF Linwood TO voice their opin-
ion on this subject.
W, TENURE.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
ANGELO (klD) RUSSO
AGAIN TO APPEAR IN RING.

After a prolonged absence of sew
eral months Angelo (Kid) Russo,
Personalities bantam weight scrap
per, will again be seen in action in a
few weeks in Philadelphia. The local
fight fans have all followed Russo,
and 1t is believed he will be the com
ing bantam weight champion of Allan
tic County. He has zone into train
ing. He also expects to meet an OPP
ponent in Atlantic City in a short
while. His boxing weight stripped is
lis pounds, and he will take on any
n his weight. Communicate with
w. H. Ellenberg, his manager. Thus
far Russo has been top man in all of
his fights.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
ENTERTAINs DEGREE TEAM.

The degree team of Allequippa
Council, No. 7, met at the home of
Mrs. Cecilia Erdmann, on Mulberry
avenue. last Friday evening. After a
short business session, a very enjoy
able evening was spent by all. At a
late hour a dainty lunch was served
by the hostess. Charlie Weisenberger
and Chalk Lewis had a doughnut eat
ing contest, Charlie winning. Those
of the team present were: Mrs. Flor
ence Gillett, Mrs. Marie Crothers,
Mrs. May Kline, Mrs. Gertrude Gaunt,
Miss Margaret Hartley, Mrs. Emma
Collins, Mrs. Lulu Grimm, Mrs. Mae
Bell Conover, Mrs. Helen Horton,
Mrs. Estella Levin, Mrs. Eva Weisen-
berger, Mrs. Rae Ireland, Mrs. Anna
Nipple, Mrs. Nellie Leeds, Mrs. Zelda
Hambleton, Mrs. Sadie Murphy.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
MRS. EckMAN HOSTESS
TO MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Foreign Missionary Society of
Trinity M. p. Church, Atlantic City,
held their regular monthly meeting at
the home of Mrs. Anna Eckman, 81
w. Washington avenue. Pleasantville,
on Wednesday. After the business
meeting a social hour with refresh
ments was had. Those present were:
Mrs. Gus Haffer, Mrs. Walter Carri-
gan. Mrs. Bert Divenny, Mrs. George
Divenny, Mrs. Chas. Turner, Mrs.
John Warren, Mrs. Philip Miller, Mrs.
Bertha Steelman, Mrs. Dougerty and
Baby Aymne, all of Atlantic City
Mrs. Cordery, OF Chelsea; Mrs. Han
mon, of Venice Park; Mrs. Conley,
Mrs. Hires, Mrs, Benner, Mrs. Anna
Eckman and Mrs. Emma Norton, the
president, of Pl%easantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
SURPRISE PARTY.

The members md friends OF Beth
any Church rendered Mrs. L.. ID. Cham
pion a surprise party this week. The
evening vas spent With music and
games. At a late nour refreshments
were served, and all expressed them
selves as having had a good time,
wishing Mrs. Champion many more
happy birthdays. Among those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Price, Mr..
and Mrs. George Bassett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Corson, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Carman, Mrs. Margaret Bassett, Mrs.
Frank Beidelman, Mrs. James Pauley,
Mrs. Catharine Morrow, Mrs. Amy
Penhallow, Mary Penhallow, Frances
Click, Hazel Corson, Mary Stoefier,
Annie Carman, Mark Price, John Cor
son, Anthony Long, Robert Corson,
George Price, Leslie Carman, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. d. Champion, Edward Cham,
pion.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
personal AND
SOCIAL RECORD

Mr.. A. r. Smith and family have
moved from Philadelphia to Glouces-
ter. N. ].
D. S. LIE Compile was the guest over
the weekend of relatives at Cam
bridge. Md.
Mrs. Annie Adams, of Reading ave-
nue., is able to be about again after
a short illness.
Mrs. LYDIA Leeds has been very sick
at her home, on Leeds avenue, suffer
ing with Grippe.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Peck was called to
Philadelphia this week by the death
of her sistersin-law.
The many friends of Mrs. Henry
Lake are glad to hear of her recovery
from a bad attack OF grip.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Smith,
of Tatem apartments, a daughter.
The little one has been named Vir-
ginia Marie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doherty, of IL Wood
land avenue, the arrival Of
a IL lib. son, Harry, on Monday, Feb.
10. The young mar is a promising
young fellow.
Ernest e. Titreville, who with his
wife had been in Florida, has accept
ed the position of manager for the
Orange Drug Co., and has entered
upon his duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. MacLean, Jr..
entertained her sister, Miss Leah
Hartzell, and Mr.. Jos. Clark, of Need
ham, Mass, over the weekend. Mr..
Clark left on Monday for his home.
After being confined to her bed for
the past nine weeks, the many friends
of Mrs. Frank Swain are glad to know
that she is slowly improving and is
able to sit up in a chair, and all hope
10 see her out again soon.
The Philomathean Society of the
Trenton Normal School held its an
nual dance the evening of Feb. IL in
the Normal School gymnasium. Miss
Ella S. Field, of ~Pleasantville, who is
a member of the society, was present.
Mrs. d. w. Smith entertained at
dinner on Sunday in honor of her
birthday anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Selm, of Camden; Mr.. and Mrs.
Remmey, Mr.. Melvin Ripley, Mays
Landing: Mr.. Weeks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nichols, of Wading River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter A. Ennis spent
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday in
NzsRdlng the27es annual copgention
&x4I8It70n of the Pennsylvania
and Atlantic Seaboard Hardware As
ISOLATION held in the Commercial Mu-
scum, Philadelphia, and report it a de
lightful affair. Walter A. Ennis, Jr.,
is attending the last three days OF
the week
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
REVIVAL CONTINUES
AT ST. JOHNS,

Very gracious times are being held
in the revival services now going on
at st. Johns Church, Rev. George w.
Toms, Jr., pastor. There were SOM
conversions during the past week, and
there were rejoicings and shoutings
as souls found their Saviour. The
pastor is conducting the services, and
was assisted by Rev. George ID. Jones
of Atlantic City, on Tuesday night;
Rev. J.. l.. Keith Macleod on Thurs
day night. and this Friday night Rev
e. e. n. Cairns, of Atlantic City, will
speak. The meetings will continue
each evening mex week, Saturday ex
cepted. A cordial welcome is extend.
ed to all to attend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
es ylesaasnsxsnias II asaSsl

misunderstanding FL S~chall,,
ed up her secon1 Successive home
victory by %conquering her old-time
rivals, Ocean City H. S., by the score
of 1923. o. c. "A. S. played well in
the first half and held the home team
down to a low score. 14-1O. Adams
(Capt.) missed ten out OF twelve at
tempts from the foul line. His weak
work from the ,oul line left the Cape
May County athletes trailing the At
lantic County boys during the entire
first half. In the second half, Coach
.Johnson's proteeees cut loose and
scored ten goals from the field, while
o. C. II. S. was able TO locate the net
for only four double-deckers. p. H., 5.
outscored her rivals from the field n
the foul line. p. H. S. has two vlcto-
ries marked up to her credit against
o. C. H. s., as she defeated the latter
in Ocean City, ian. 13, by the score OF
a0-26.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
BIG TIME PROMISED FOR
STERLING COUNCIL, NO. 90.

Sterling Council, No. go, desires
every member present Wednesday
evening, Feb. %. The entertaining
committee will have charge of the So
cial part of the evening, and are ex-
pecting a good time. Let every mem
Der join us. The entertaining COM
mittee will meet with Mrs. Florence
Smith Tuesday afternoon at her
home. 131 S. Main street; special
business. Florence Smith, chairman
of committee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
WHITMAN is CLERK
TO MAJORITY LEADER.

Former Assemblyman Bertram b.
Whitman has beer elected by the
New Jersey Senate as Clerk to the
majority leader in the Senate, Hon.
Charles ID. White, of Atlantic County.
The selection was made upon the rec
o~mmendation of Senator White. This
added honor for Mr.. Whitman is very
pleasing to his many friends through
out the county and State. Mr.. Whit
man enters upon his new duties at
Trenton to-day.-Atlantic City Ga
zette-Review of Monday.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
TAKING OF CHILD MAY
REuNirE THE coRsoNs'


~
year4old grandehfldf and s~tiirning the
baby girl Y to its father, Theodore
r. Lore, formerly of Pleasantville,
vas placed in the custody of his coun-
sci when the Justice was told that a
reconciliation may be affected be-
tween the wife and the husband.
Mrs. Blanche Corson had the war
rant sworn out for her father charg-
ing kidnapping, which carries a pen
atty of fifteen years in States Prison
and a fine of Sic, 900. Her husband
is DR.. Thomas Corson, practicing
physician of Cumberland, Md. who
now has the baby, Alene. He a II
not be proceeded against al there is
no court record of divorce or separa-
tion.
Lore, according TO his daughter,
stole the child unclothed from the tub
in which she had beer bathing it
while she went out of the room for
fresh apparel. The father, it is be-
lieyed, was waiting nearby in a motor
car and whisked both away.
Mrs. Corson, 81, attractive and a
striking figure in a smart, tailored
suit, broke down and wept while her
attorney told the court that the in
cident may bring the couple together
again after a separation of two years.
The Magistrate held the case under
advisement to await developments.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
In Defense of the Birds.
Pleasantville, Feb, 16, 1922,

'tN ~ = ~ 80 'N--f
Editors Pleasantville Press:-
In behalf of the birds, | wish to ask,
is there a law prohibiting the carry
ing of small guns or rifles by boys2
Or il no such law, is there one pro
hibiting the killing OF innocent and
harmless birds? | notice a rough ele-
ment OF boys whose ages range from
IA TO II, especially on Lorraine avenue,
carrying these guns; they aim at
birds, chickens, logs, or anything that
happens to be in the range of the eye.
The writer has cen these devilish
shot guns bring down the most beau
tiful songsters. Recently a resident
lost a valuable fowl, no doubt the tar
get of one of these guns. If these fel-
lows are allowed TO carry guns that
kill animal life tthey are evidently
loaded with shot or something that
kills), why am not | or any other in
diyidual permitted when we go down
town TO carry "A gun or revolver in our
pocket? They all come under the
head OF firearms, and | know there is
a heavy penalty against carrying
weapons of this kind. As "A lover of
anything that is helpless, and ono who
was reared TO know what a sin II is
to take the lives OF these dear birds,
simply to satisfy the desire to XIII
something, it is heart,rending. | think
this Is not only a cruel, hard-hearted
practice, but the next thing to bar
barism. AS a remedy | would suggest
thai since the parents OF these boys
have no control over them, could not
a few fair-minded. refined. intelligent
people who have hearts, get togeth-
er. and make it compulsory that these
fellows attend the Naturalization
School, as | believe there is n in
~Pleasantyille - here they would be
taught a few of The laws that govern
civilization: if this fails, send them
to the ~reformatory.
A DEFENDER OF THE HELPLESS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP HAS
EXCITING SCHOOL ELECTION,

At a spirited school election in Gal
loway Township last Thursday, A. 5.
Johnson, who has been a member OF
the Board of Education for 27 years,
was reelected, defeating Mrs. Lydella
Bowen. Enoch w Giberson and Al
bin Engstrom were also elected. APP
preparations voted were: Current ex-
penses, $4,000; repairs to buildings,
$500; building addition to school
house at Absecon Highlands, $500.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
A New School Building-Where and
Why.

Editor fleaSdntVllle gTeSS.
IL is not a little amusing just now
to read OF and hear discussed the va
rious school sites which have been
brought prominently before the public
by those whose interests lie most
closely TO the site o. their selection.
Perhaps there is merit in all of them,
and yet it seems ridiculous to contend
that we shall Duild in the locality OF
less congestion 10 please the whims
of a privileged few. As the city is
now mapped out III school districts
which supply the various schools with
pupils, and The only school having
part time classes being the building
at Woodland avenue. why build in
either extremity of the city and thus
necessitate hat the children go far
Their to school?
Why, FOR instance, should a new
building be erected south of Decatur
venue, while the Smiths Landing
building is amply large enough to seat
and fully accommodate all the pupils
south of this %ayenue2 In this school,
there are no part-time classes and
additional rooms are available for
other classes should they be needed
iIltIt. II iil1 tliJ ito iiiOiAtJ w S1PA y
for the erection OF a number of school
buildings without regard for conges-
ton, then this locality might claim
consideration. If not, then its claim
is, at present, untenable and should
be cast aside at this time of a known
shortage OF FUNDS, and another site be
chosen.
II may be tina. there is better claim
for additional school rooms at the
Leeds avenue school than in the see
ton OF the city Just mentioned, since
a number of pupils from beyond Deli
lah Road are forced away from that
school to find room al Woodland ave
nue. school and thus add to the con-
eestion there. But since the number
coming from Leeds venue district to
Woodland emu school is small in
comparison with the number of pupils
that compose the part-time classes in
this school, which classes for the most
part are made up of pupils resident
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
GEORGE WASHINGTON PARTY.

The Westminster Guild of the First
Presbyterian Church is arranging to
give a George Washington party on
Thursday evening, Feb. %, at 8
O'Clock, in the Chapel. There will be
a irst-class entertainment and social
time. Souvenir tickets can be obtain
ed from any member of the Guild for
the small sum of 22c., which entities
the holder of same to refreshments
appropriate for the occasion. Come
and find out whether George chopped
the cherry tree UP or down.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
NEW PARK TO BE
OPENED AT LlNWOOD.

The new Linwood Park, an incor-
porated company, expects to be ready
to open about June first. All kinds
of amusements will be provided, and
arrangements are being perfected to
have trolley service direct to the Park
grounds. A large dance hall and two
large dining rooms for banquets will
be among the features. The grounds
comprise a tract of So acres, through
Al of which a beautiful stream of
water flows. This is the former At
lantic City reservoir property.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
AUTHORS CLUB.

The Authors Club was pleasantly
entertained on Valentines Day at the
home of Mrs. Chas. w. Blake. Those
present were: Miss Edna Ryon, Mrs.
/. G. Adams. Mrs. ii. Frank Parker,
Mrs. Charles Stebbins, Mrs. John f.
Ryon, Mrs. Robert l.. Race, Mrs. John
G. Thomas, Mrs. Jerry Carton, Mrs.
Lewis b. Ryon, Miss Mabel Adams,
Mrs. Ferdinand Stadler, Mrs. Addie S.
Collins ana the hostess. Mrs. Daniel
Collins will entertain the club next
Tuesday.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18

The tentative lineup OF the most
attractive game of basketball, which
will be played in the High School
Gym this Friday evening, Feb. IT, is
as follows:
Philadelphia All Scholastics - Wetter,
Capt. of frankfort IL. s.. r.: stevenson
Capt. of. West Philadelphia H.. S.. F.:
Sherr. Star of Southern H. s., c.; Gold
hiatt, Capt. of Champion Southern n. $.
G.; Cherchesky. Capt. of Central II. s., g.
Pleasantville ii. S.@Tripician, F.; Field.
f.. Helms. G, Smith Capt1, G.; Clark. G.
Lungren, Capt. Of Germantown H.
s., and Abrams, a member Of the
championship Southern H. S. team,
will also be seer in action. Russo,
Peterson and Walker, all good play
ers, will get a chance TO perform
against this star aggregation. Admis-
sion, 35c. Game called SIS.
Friday, Feb. "a, p. H.. S. will play
lIammonton H. S. at Hammonton.
Saturday, Feb. %, p. II. S. will try
TO get revenge at home on Millville
II. S. for the 31-22 defeat she received
in Millville two weeks ago. The game
will start at 8 p. M. Admission, 25c.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
p1EAsANrvI1E. NEW JERSEY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 1922


tour columns are open to our readers 10
the discussion OF matters Of public interest
Communication are. however. the senti
ments OF the writer. and should not be con
strued as the views OF the Editors.)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18

IlSDOM for the ages was in every utterance of the
VI Galilean Prophet. But the one brought home
most to all of us is the admonition to accept the
Truth of Life cas- a little child"
Every week in the Sunday Schools of Pleasant
vile and the adjacent municipalities it is clearly
shown how we might all profit if we would but
accept life as it is meant for us.
Our children attend Sunday School, accepting
the inspired word as it is taught; questioning not
nor i~ndulging in petty personalities about per-
sons, cults or creeds.
That is what we all need. To attend our
churches with all the strifes of life erased with
consciousness open to the good that is in every
thing; willing to accept the inspiration which
will make us a better man or woman-all through
the six days of the week to follow.
Then, and then only, will the Church fill it's
proper office in this community. The lesson is
plain. Let's all accept our Christianity cas- little
children"
Let's go to Church-your Church-tomorrow
Sunday and with an open heart which will ra-
date true b~rotherly feeling to every fellow citi-
zen.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18

Time: 20 min. halves. Referee: Boice,
A. c.. H.. S.
In the Glass league games the Sen
iors suffered their first defeat of the
being outplayed by the Jun
iors, 1927. The Juniors led at half
time, 1876. The Seniors and Juniors
are now tied for first place. The
Sophomores finally forced their way
into the percentage column by defeat
ing the Freshmen, 25-24. The Sopho-
mores led at half time, lbs.
Glass League Standing (Boys).
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18
SCOUTS HAVE BIG WEEK.

Troop So wonderful ~baszetbAli team
Wong nfns
gym Che boys played the hardest
game OF the seasonl They met Troop
8, of P~leasantville. At the end of the
first half the score stood 1913, and at
the end of the second half stood at a
tie of 21-21. An extra 5-minute ses-
sion was played, in which Troop 5
won to the tune of 1926. A. Russo
was the hero of the day for Troop 5
for his wonderful foul shooting. The
lineup:
Troop 5. Troop g..
J.. Holdings. . forward H. Newman
S. Lavigna. forward NJ. Dougherty
r. Schnssler. CENTER. Hughes
A. Russo. .,. guard 49,. Hilgert
T. Steelman. 49,. guard -. e. Russo
After only a few minutes rest, the
team, with the same lineup, played
and won a forty-minute game from
Troop No. 10, of Atlantic City, by a
score of 1888, playing two games in
one night and winning both. Schussler
starred, making Z field goals, and A.
Russo 6 field goals.
On Thursday evening in a prelim-
mary to the American Legion game,
Troop 5 defeated Troop 4, of Pleas
antville. by the Overwhelming score
of 50.15. Schussler, the wonderful
center, led the playing with IL field
goals and ! foul out of two tries. An
gelo Russo was a star also for the
winners, piling up 8 field goals and 3
out of 4 fouls.
Mr.. Thomas BulSer presented the
Troop with a beautiful loving cup as
the P~leasantville Boy Scout basket
ball champions. These boys cleaned
up every troop in sight in Pleasant
vile very easily. The lineup Thurs
day was as follows:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-02-18

Ocean City II. S.

Time. 20 min. halves. Referee: Boice,
A. e. H. $.