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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
JULY FOURTH PICNIC
BEING PLANNED.
Community Will Join In
Big Celebration.

Plans are now under way for Tho
| second feature on the community
Service program which is the ceIe
bration of July Fourth by the eutlr,
population of New Iberia.
At a meeting held Tuesday after
noon the Executive Board placed MI
Alphonse Davis as General Chan
man of the Arrangement Commit
tee. with authority to select what
ever assistants he may find neccs
sary in carrying out the details of
the work
As presently outlined, the affair
Will take the form Of an all day PIC
ME. with n series of features ache
duled to follow each other in endless
succession. so that there will be re
ally Something doing every min
ute"
There will be dinners. lunches. and
all kinds of refreshments served on
the grounds. so that nobody will
have to go home to eat-and in so
doing miss part of the fun
The Band will be there. Of course
Those musicians have become an in
dispensible part of our Community
life. and no affair is quite complete
without them.
Tentative plans include grand
patriotic parade in the forenooa
that will excel anything of such ma
ture before attempted In New Iberia.
During the course of the afternoon
there will probably be number of
highly interesting athletic events and
freak stunts Of varied character.
The exact program has not yet
been completed, and may be altered
or enlarged from the above mention
ed features when the special commit
tee of Community Service gets on
the job. A preliminary meeting
will be held within few days, pro
baby Sunday morning, to get the
work definitely under way
But no matter what the program
may be, every one may rest assured |
that the Fourth of July will be a
big day in New Iberia, and regard
ess Of what entertainment other
towns may offer, no Iberian can af-
ford to leave the old home town on .
his occasion.
Stay at home and enjoy the day
with your friends and neighhors in
New Iberia, and help to make this
me of the really Big Days Of the
rear.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
ST. PETERS COLLEGE
COMMENCEMENT.
Exercises AT Elks Theatre
Tuesday Ni9ht.

On Tuesday evening at Elks
Theatre the Commencement Exerci-
ses of st. Peters College will be
held, commencing at eight o'clock.
There are seven young men in the
graduating class, being Louis Brous-
sard, Wilfred Conrad, Alfred Hitter,
Carroll A. Martin, Antoine J. Mo
resi-, Anthony Muller, Jr., and George
P. Lambremont.
The Glass Motto chosen by these
graduates is "Deeds, Not Words"
which is also the motto Of the Col
lege. From their college training,
and the active part played by each
in the varied interests of the school,
we are led to believe that in the
larger life as citizens into which
they are about to graduate, we may
look for them to carry out the teach.
ing Of this motto, and perform deeds
of usefulness to the community in
which they have been reared.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17

grounds, the Guardsmen performed
this ceremony in regular fashion
the entire audience standing, while
Prof. Arnandez and his musician.
played The Star Spangled Banner
It was most impressive scene, ant
must have stirred the heart Of every
man. woman and child present.
The program was then carried out
as given in our last weeks edition
including several band selections, the
Elks regular Ritual Services, and
Community Singing.
The History Of The Flag was de-
livered by Mr.. C. Arthur Provost in
a most impressive manner. And in
his GRAFTON, incidentally, New Iberia
has discovered another gifted public
speaker. who gives promise with ad-
vancing years, Of becoming an ora
tor Of fame.
The pretty ceremony Of erecting a
Liberty Bell. made Of flowers in red,
white and blue, was made especially
touching by the assistance Of twelve
little girls. clad in flag colors. three
at each officers station. and one in
the center, at the altar.
Rabbi Mendel Silver, Of New Or
leans, delivered most eloquent
eulogy on the flag which was receiv-
ed with frequent outbursts of ap-
plause.
The very first attempt ever made
at Community Singing in New Ibe-
ria seemed to meet with general fa-
vor. Only few people joined in the
first two songs. but when the popu-
lar Hawaiian melody was announced
hundreds got into the game. and the
closing song. accompanied by the
band. America, found the entire
gathering. in unison, paying hon.
age to their country in song.
Those who know say that the
grandstand seats about six hundred
people. It didn't require q pair Of
"Pfister's Spex" to see that there
were fifty percent more sitting in
chairs. and standing, than were seat
ed in the grandstand. So the entire
crowd must have numbered close to
fifteen hundred. A remarkable tribute |
to Community Service in the first
week Of its existence in our city.
The whole affair was prepared
strain on any one individual,
and in only few days time. Sep
arate committees were formed for
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
COMMUNITY CHORUS
SEEKS MEMBERS.
Everybody Should Join
This Organization.

Started in a small way. several
weeks ago, growing in interest SLOW
ly but stcndlly Inc Community sing
ng movement made its first public
demonstration at the Flag Day cclc-
bratlon Wednesday evening.
Only few were grouped togeth
CT of the Chorus. the rest heing
scattered throughout the large
crowd. But this did not discourage
these few. who were there not to
show what has been accomplished.
but to show what can be accomplish
cd # more general interest is
taken in this work
Each Tuesday evening at eight
o'clock. in the High School assembly
room, these people meet for an hour
of song. 1t is always pleasant
hour, and the pity is that only about
fifty instead of two or three hund-
red are present at cach meeting.
WI. ''Hubtft, COMMUNITY NttNlt'
Secretary. will be with us each Tues-
day for the next six weeks. and he
is an enthusiastic song leader.
Let everyone, man, woman and
child, over eighteen years Of age,
who likes singing, come to the old
High School building next Tuesday
night at eight O'Clock and get into
the game.
Lake Charles has started Commun-
ity Singing, and at each gathering
they have over thousand persons
present. New Iberia should have, &c.
cording to this. nearly five hundred
Let's boost it up. Come on.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION PLEASED BIG CROWD
ON COLLEGE CAMPUS,
First Feature Of Community Service Proaram Makes
Big Hit With Public

Whatever doubt there might hav,
been in the mind Of anybody as tc
New iberia being a Community Ser
vice town. must now be blotted ou,
forever.
Probably never before was there
such an outpouring Of the general
public Of this city a. occurred Wed.
nesday evening for the celebration
Of Flag Day. at st. Peters College
campus.
The Elks, in true Community spir-
It, had willingly accepted the offer
Of Community Service, and joined
with the rest Of the organizations IN
making the event one of general OBJ
servance.
Nearly one hundred Elks were in
line. each wearing q small American
flag. when the procession started
from the Elks Home at seven o'clock.
Their number was increased by the
National Guards in full uniform, the
Boy Scouts, and q number of little
girls. The City Band was there in
full array. playing national music as
the long column Of marchers made
its way along the crowded street 20
the College grounds.
A to what Community Service
means, and can accomplish, this
ceremony stands - = shining ex-
ample.
A committee Of three from the
Elks Lodge, and three from the
Service organization. had been plac-
ed in charge Of decorating the
grounds. They had received willing
assistance from . number Of other
citizens, 20 that no one person was
over-burdened--A result Of co-opcra-
tion.
Only those who were there can ap-
prsciats this splendid work. The
large grandstand looked beautiful in
IL array Of flags and streamers. 4
speakers stand had been erected, also
appropriately decorated. The Elks
Lodge room had been reproduced
within the arena roped of with flag
bunting, the four officers stations
and the altar being in their regular
positions. Over il all had been strung
rows Of electric lights.
Just at sundown, according to mil
itAry procedure, the flag is always
lowered for the night, with full mill
tary honors. So, Immediately after
the procession had reached the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
WOMEN'S COUNCIL FLOWER
CONTEST SATURDAY.

The annual Flower Contest of the
Womcn's Council will be judged this
Saturday afternoon, at o'clock.
Those wishing to compete for the
prize for best display of cut flowers
must bring their exhibits to Estorge
Drug Store before o'clock Satus-
day, as the display, and judging, will
take place there. A committee Of
ladies will be there to receive the
exhibits.
Some time Saturday the Judges
will also make tour around town
and decide as to who wins the prize
for prettiest yard display.
MRS. r. w. FRAME.
Chairman, Publicity Committee.
Woman's Council.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
ANOTHER CONVENTION
FOR NEW IBERIA.
State PostmaSterS Here
Monday and Tuesday.

Everything rs in readiness for thu
l'tlo' 81 ihe L"ulsaoa state
~ "',''''' Who wit meet m an
hoai convention IN New lhcria on
'','''H ana tuesday, June 10Th ano
'a''l"si'f @hYio Broussard has
''''', AMY assisted 10y number Of
''''' committees ~ arranging n
program q entertainments for the
'''' quests WI" VIII be fifty ot
'''o'' IN h"n1het
ne BUSINESS sessions will be con
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17

each division Of the work, preparing
the grounds, arranging the parade,
making the program, training the
little girls. How was it done? The
answer is "Co-operation." and that's
what Community Service means.
Simply Cooperation. Nothing more!
Don't you want to help?
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

Christian Science Service will be
held in the Masonic Temple, Sunday
morning at 11:O0 A. M. Subject.
as the Universe, Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force?"
Everybody Welcome.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-06-17
BAND CONCERT AND SINGING

Beginning with Wednesday even
ing. June 28th, a new feature will be
included In the weekly band CON
certs.
The Music Committee of Commun
ity Service, has ordered the music
for band accompaniments to all the
songs in their songbooks.
1t is the intention, according to
arrangements made with Director
Yves Arnandez, to include in each
program two or three song numbers
and led by the band, every one will
join in the singing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
AVENEL.

The Avenel Progressive Associa-
ton met recently at the home of
Lester Weller of Smith street. Cen
eral business was transacted in adj
dition to the appointment of vari-
GUS committees to attend the regu-
lar meetings OF the township COM
mittee, fire commissioners and the
Board Of Education. 1t is the aim
of the association to have better
government by giving their support
Funds were also raised at the meet
ing to cover the expenses of a
Christmas tree and entertainment
planned for the night of Decembe:
26. TOYS will be distributed among
the children.
The Misses Aida and Laura Van
Slyke were weekend visitors at the
home of their grandmother. Mrs.
Allan Brewer, of Jersey City.
Mrs. H. J. Baker and daughter
Anna e Perth Amboy shoppers
Saturday.
Mrs. Oscar Sarge and children
Visited New York Saturday after
poon.
Mrs. Roland schlundt was a New
ark visitor Saturday.
Miss Rhoda Sabo and Mrs. Hiram
Tnttle were Perth Amboy visitors
Saturday.
Miss Pauline Grossman was a
New York shopper Saturday.
Perth Ambov shoppers Saturday
were Mrs. Esther Grossman. Mrs
Samuel Greenspan and Miss Marion
bduSr1~ -- -- 4sAA.~.i
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
CHARLES SCHWALBE Is
FOUND DEAD OF GAS

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 18.-Char.~s
M. Schwalbe, a former chief clerk of
Richmond Borough Election Bureau
and prominent in politics on Staten
Island was found dead yesterday of
gas asphyxiation in bed in a room
he occupied at z { sc place, Port
Richmond. The gas had escaped
from a heater. Mr.. Schwal-
be's two sons found the body. He
was sixty-seven years old and had
resided on Staten Island for forty
five years. He conducted a barber
shop at st. George ferry a number
of years. He retired several years
age. His wife was burned to death
several years ago while preparing
dinner.
Mr.. Schwalbe vas a volunteer fire
man and belonged to the North
Shore Exempt Firemen's Assoc
ton. He was an ex president of h
Southern New York Firemen's AS
s~ociation and was a member OF n
New York State Volunteer firemen's
association. He was prominent IN
Averal organizations on the island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
P%IcKP0CKET IS GIVEN
FIVE YEARS IN JAIL

TOTTENvILLE, Dec. 1S-County
Judge J. Harry Herman in county
court at st. George, Friday. handles
out sentences to a number of pris-
oners convicted during the week by
jury. Michael laramie, twenty-five
years old, convicted of picking the
pocket of John Antos of Prince Bay
at the st. George ferry last July.
was given a sentence of five years
at hard labor in Sing Sing.
James Shimko, of Maiden lane,
Spttenville, pleading guilty to a
barge of felonious assault IN Mi
rrhael Macy, of Arthur Kill road,
eottenville, last summer, has his
sentence put over for a week. Macy
was stabbed in the shoulder and
was in the Richmond Memorial
Hospital for ten days. Sophie Kooch
arrested in October when police of
the Tottenville station raided her
home and discovered her making
hooch, was given a suspended SEN
tence after pleading guilty to the
charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
GIRL IS KILLED
AT MI. M0RETT0
Closet Topples Over on Her
When She Puts Doll Away
for Christmas

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 1S.-Seven-
year-old Rose Saboto. an inmate of
st. E1izabeth's Home ct the Mission
of the Immaculate Virgin Mt
Loretto, was one of the proudest
girls at the institution yesterday
when she received a doll for her
Christmas. Yesterday was visiting
day at the big institution where
there are about 1900 boys and girls
cared for and, when Rose received
the doll together with other things
from her father. Joseph Saboto, and
brother, she jumped FOR joy.
= Shortly after her father and
|rother had left for their home at
H263- Fifty-ninth street, Brooklyn.
Rose tried to reach the top of a
closet in the hallway of the girls
homo to put the doll away for
Christmas Day. As she did so, the
closet toppled over on her and frac.
tured her skull. This was at $50
twenty minutes later. at $40
o'clock.
DR.. Joseph o'Reilly of the institu-
ton arrived at the girls home a
few minutes after the accident, but
the little girl never regained con-
seriousness after the closet fell on
her. DR.. George Mord, medical ex-
aminer for the borough of Rich
mond was notified and. after making
an investigation Of the accidental
DEATH gave permission for the
burial. The body is still at the in
stftution and arrangements for the
funeral are being made today. The
ehild's mother is in a hospital in
Brooklyn seriously ill and has not
been told of the death of the girl.
The occurrence has cast a gloom
over the home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Daniels. OF
Manhattan, were visitors at Prince
Bay Beach yesterday.
Miss Beatrice Bateman, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Bateman, Is
in the Catskills for several weeks.
Mrs. &c. Sherwood is home after
several weeks visit in the west
A son was born recently TO MI
and Mrs. William Hope, Of Hugue.-
not Park, at the Memorial Hospital
Miss Nadine Morton. of New
Brighton, has arranged for a must
cal At st. Marks church tomorrow
night. An excellent program VIII
be presented.
u. S. Grant Council. Jr. Q. y. A
NJ, will meet tonight at Amicitla
hall.
The Christmas social of the w. g,
r. u, will be held Thursday night
at 8 o'clock at the home of the
president, Mrs. Bessie Browne. Mrs
d. Colvin Leigh, state vice .presi'
dent, will be the guest of honor
There will be a musical program
with a social hour following.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
NEWARK MAN DIES WHILE
VISITING IN HELMETTA.

JAMESBURG, Dec. 1S-Ernest
Louis Marquet, aged sixty-nine Yeas,
for the past two months making
his home with his brother-in-law,
the Rev. George Phillips. ID. D., at
the Episcopalan manse at Hell
meta, died on Saturday. Services
for the dead were held last night at
the Episcopalian manse and were
conducted by the Rev. George
Phillips. Interment was held this
morning in the family burial plot in
Fernwood. cemetery, Jamesburg.
The cause of Mr.. Marquet's death
was a stroke Of paralysis suffered
about a year ago from which he
failed to fully o and it was IN
ar effort to effect a change that he
came to Helmetta. For many years
Mr.. Marquet was connected with
the commercial life of Newark as a
manufacturer and later lived a re-
tired life. He Is survived by his
wife
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
T0TTENvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lane, of Port
Richmond, spent the week end with
her mother Mrs. William Trafford,
of Amboy road.
Mr.. and Mrs. John wilkins are
home after several months spent in
Germany.
Rev. j. F. Bindenberger, of Dover,
N. j., was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Graham Christopher last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hamblet
have moved into their new home in
Yetman n
Motorcycle. Patrolman Raymond
Merrill, suffering with a fracture of
the base of the skull that he re-
ceived when a police department au-
tomobile turned owe in Amboy road
Friday is said to be resting comfort
ably at the Richmond Memorial
Hospital.
Rev. DR.. Oscar l.. Joseph pastor
of Bethel church will be the speak
err at the meeting of the Abraham
Cole Chapter Dau hters of the
American Revolution tomorrow af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock. DIR. Joseph
will lecture on what Shall We
Read" The meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. M. C. Quimby,
5403 Arthur Kill lad.
A Christmas story hour for par
ents and children will be held at the
library tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
The members Of the Girls Literary
Club will assist with the program.
Parents and friends are invited to
come with the children for the
Christmas story.
st. Paul's church Missionary So
ciety will meet tonight at 8 o'clock
at the home of Miss Annie Cole,
Johnson
Everything is set for the big eu-
chre of tn Democratic County or
g~anization to "e held tonight at the
club house.
Bentley Lodge, No. $40, Odd Fell
lows. will meet tonight at Odd Eel
lows hall
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
TO BUILD IN RECTOR ST.

An agreement has been made be-
tween Norman Davis and Charles F.
Welker to erect a building at 179
Rector street at the cost of 1851,
$500 of which will be paid when
the porch is completed, $500 when
the fireplace and heating pipes are
arranged, and the balance in COM
pletion of the building. MI. Davis
has also agreed to pay Benjamin
Spivack $435 for all the painting
done on the above building. and also
$3.50 to John Martin for all OF the
electrical work done on the building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
BOY AT HOSPITAL, POLICE
HUNT CAR THAT HIT HIM

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 1S-Joseph
Murray, eleven years old, residing
on the Mt. Loretto property in Am
boy road, is at the Richmond Mem
orial Hospital suffering with a Sc
we're liberation of the right leg and
right side of the jaw and the police
are looking for an automobile which
struck the lad who was walking in
Amboy road west of the railroad
crossing going to Mt. Loretto about
1850 o'clock Saturday night. The
boy was knocked to the street and
the driver of the machine is said to
have put on speed and got away. He
was taken to the hospital where he
was attended by DIR. Krauber. A
general alarm has been sen out by
the police for the automobile which
struck the boy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
KEASBEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schuster
and son Kenneth spent the week
end as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Alfred Schuster OF Hoboken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wagenhoffet
and family and Charles Wagenhof-
fer visited relatives in New York
yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
FOUR DEATHS OCCURRED
ON ISLAND END OF WEEK

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 1S.--Four
deaths of persons here owe the week
end were reported on this end of the
island. Mrs. Agnes DeBoise Rape
I've Gibson, eighty-nine years old,
wife Of Edward Gibson, of Great
Kills, died Friday night at her home.
Besides her husband she is survived
by two sons, Will am T. Gibson. of
Great Kills, and Edward Gibson, Of
T~ottenville, and a granddaughter,
Mrs. Ernest Hagen, of Canandensis,
Pa. The funeral will be held tonight
at 8 O'Clock from the home of her
son, William Gibson, IS Hillside ave-
nue., Great Kills. Rev. w. M. Fluck,
pastor of the Moravian church, will
o~fficiate. The interment will be IN
the Moravian cemetery. New Dorp.
Miss Emma Haabestee, sister of
Harry o. Darinan. of 1873 Yetman
avenue. died Saturday at the Seton
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Norwegian church
in Wood n Rev. A. B. Ander-
son, pastor, will officiate. The inter-
ment will be in Bethel cemetery.
Mrs. Alice Phillips died yestei day
morning at the home of Mrs. Rach-
ael Gregory, 20 Tyrrell street. after
a lingering illness. The funeral will
be held tomorrow afternoon at Q
o'clock from her late residence.
Rev. f. D. Drake of the Wells Mem
orial church will officiate. The in
terment will be in Woodbridge GEM
etery.
The funeral of John Wolf, seventy
six years old, who died Wednesday
at his homo. l40 David street Grea,
Kills, was held yesterday from his
late residence. Rev. w. M. Fluck
oficiated and the interment was in
h Moravian cemetery. Mr.. Wolf
is survived by his widow and three
sons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18

Instead of playing a forward po-
sition this year. Pete Grieve of last
years team, will jump center. He
has gained in weight and height and
should be a great asset at the pivot
position. Captain Ed Dooley prob
ably will be shifted to forward un-
less Abe Jackson shows ability to
hold down a varsity berth.
Nothing definite is known as to
just how Coach Waddell will ar
range his lineup but the fans rest as
sured that the five trotted out will
be the strongest obtainable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18

yesterday.
At a recent meeting of the repre-
sentatives of the United Firemen's
Relief Association held at the Keas-
hey firehouse the board decided to
call a halt to the payment of doctor
bills in case of injuries to firemen
as has been the practice in the past.
President Melvin H. Clum presided
a. the meeting and the following
members were present: Michael
Dudansky and George Barrett of the
Hopelawn Fire Company, William
Romer, John J. Schilcox, Jacob
Bertram of Protection Fire Com
pany No. 1. and Howard Sharp and
Melvin Clum of the Fords Fire Com
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Parsler and
child were out-of-town visitors Sat-
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert lIalberts and
son spent Saturday night in Perth
Amboy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burkeson, of Fords,
visited relatives here last night.
Protection Fire Company No. 1 IS
scheduled to meet tonight, at which
me the social committee will COM
plete arrangements for the COM
pany's annual New Years W. party.
Messrs. Otto and Erich Schuster
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Stevens, OF Fords, yester-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
H0PELAWN

Frank Dugan, of South Amboy,
visited friends here on Saturday.
George Same. of Brooklyn, was
the guest of his father here over
the week end.
Michael Dudunsky' and George
Barrett were among those present at
a meeting OF the Firemen's Relief
Association held last week at the
Keasbey fire house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-18
H. 6. PRACT|CE
To Be RESUMED
In Preparation for Contest on
School Gym on Wednesday
Afternoon
Ii. S. Correspondent

Basketball practice will be
ed at the local high school this af-
ternoon-in preparation for the Fac
ulty game, Wednesday afternoon.
The faculty has been INDUCING in
regular secret practice sessions for
the past several weeks. Nearly all
the members of the local faculty
were court stars in their school days.
Coach r. S. Waddell has chosen a
squad of seventeen to practice for
this game. 1t is not unlikely that a
cut will be made today or tomorrow.