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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
We GOULD HAVE STOPPED
WAR, PERSHNG DECLARES
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Should the House proposals pre-
vail not only would the regulars SUI
fer, but overseas garrisons would be
'inadequate' and the development
of citizens of components of u ma
tional defense system would be Sc
r:ously checked.
II am aware OF no issue that the
present time threatens to involve us
in international complications. There
Is no evidence OF foreign designs
a gainst us. We must, however, rec
ognize tina: throughout the greater
part of the world a condition of in
stability prevails, which renders a
permanence Of world peaee uncer-
tain.
ut is certain that to remain weak
and unprepared in the face of such a
situation Is to invite aggression. II
is moreover essential not only that
we maintain a reasonable state of
preparedness but that IL should be a
matter of international knowledge
that we are so prepared.
THE army needs stability more
than anything else" he said. re-
counting the double cut in the
strength % the force made last year
and the consequent reorganization
required.
'If this situation is 10 continue
from year to year. it must have a
serious effect upon the development
OF our whole system of national de-
tense.
He said the House bill made 'in-
adequate provision for the healthy
growth Of the national guard and for
its proper field training"
The army service school system
was OF vital importance III national
prepared plan he declared. AS to
gas warfare work OF the army he
said hat while ultimate abolition of
such warfare might come t'y interna-
ticnal agreement. sit would be fatal
for US to give up the series of exper-
iments and Investigations which are
conducted during the war and have
been carried put since until that mo-
ment had arrived.
As to aviation he expressed opin-
ion at its development in the army
should be larger than the depart
ment was now asking adding:
Il do not hesitate to predict that
in any future war its importance will
be greatly increased"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
TALL CEDbRs
WILL PARADE
Local Lodge to Take Part in
Big Event in Newark To-
morrow Night.

Thomas G.. w. Fine, grand tail
cedar of Perth Amboy Forest No.
IS, together with his officers and &
large delegation of about 400 Tall
Cedars from the local forest will
attend the first days session Of the
twentieth annual meeting of the
Supreme Forest of the Tall Cedars
OF Lebanon to be held tomorrow in
Newark. Perth Amboy Forest will
have with them their magnincently
uniformed Royal Rangers and II
band. Henry w. Egner. Jr., OF Es-
sex County Forest No. s, Newark.
who Is considered the father OF
Perth Amboy Forest, is to be crown
ed as the supreme tai cedar of the
United States of America.
All Tall Cedars and their families
are invited to go with the delegation
tomorrow night to Newark. Ar
engagements have been made by the
committee for extra cars on the
Pennsylvania railroad on the train
leaving the State street station at
5:29 o'clock. A special rate has
been secured FOR the round trip fos
all Tall Cedars. their families ard
friends. In order to get the reduced
rate they must get special identif-
cation slips from the scribe of the
local forest. This train will stop at
South street. Newark. and all Tail
cedars will repair to a large tenn
which is located directly back of the
Salaam Temple headquarters, 1920
Broad street, for light refreshments.
The parade will form at Lincoln
Park, which is close by, at $3.50
o'clock. Arrangements have been
made by the Newark Tall Cedars to
make this convention the Creates
ever in cedarism.
The town is being decorated for
the occasion with thousands of cedar
trees along the entire line OF march,
1t is expected that from 10000 to
Is 900 members of the order will be
in line. All who attend must wea-
their pyramid and nave their 1922
card. Supreme Tall Cedar r. Arthur
Bittong of Philadelphia will preside
at the two days session, which will
conclude with a grand ball at the
Armory. Sussex avenue and Jay
street. tomorrow night for all Tall
Cedars inc ladies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
PLAN WORK At
FAIRGROUNDS
DOC" Emmons to Be Super
visor This Summer. City
Commission Holds Session.

Arthur T.. Doc Emmons. a
Junior at Springfield College. whose
ZONE is in this city. was offered tbs
position of supervisor of the city
fairgrounds for the coming season
4 a meeting of the Recreation Com
mission in the city hall last night
Emmons was not present at the
meeting but inasmuch as he has
been employed as an Instructor on
the Fairgrounds for several seasons
past 1t is believed that he will ac-
sept.
Last year Emmons was the
senior Instructor at Hayes Park and
ais success there led some members
OF the board TO believe him quail
fed to direct the work for h city.
other members were in favor OF
getting a specially trained man from
outside the city but when the ques-
ton came to a vote these members
lid not oppose Emmons' selection.
Organization Of the board for 1879
took place before the business ses-
son. Walter Mathiasen. of 2s4 Oak
street. was selected to succeed Ken
meth w. McComas as president OF
he commission. Mr.. McComas was
PRESIDENT last year. but resigned last
fan before the expiration Of his
.erm on the board. Mr.. Mathiasen's
ERIN win not expire until January ],
1924.
The only other officer elected was
Mis- Harriet II. Meade. who was re-
elected secretary of the commission.
Augustus J.. Rossi. OF 129 Lewis
street. appointed to the recreation
commission to fill the vacancy
-aused by the expiration OF Mr.. Nc
comae's term, took his seat last
night.
1t was decided that three play
grounds will be started at the OPEN
ing Of the season the first of July.
with the possibility of establishing
ono or two additional centers IL
deemed advisable. The first play
grounds will include Hayes Park.
School No. 6 and School No. .. a
tour OF the city is TO be made by the
members of the commission TO de-
termine the best site for another
playground. The question of the
bearing the removal of the Kearny
cottage to the Hayes tract might
nave on the playground activities
came up at the meeting but il was
decided TO 20 ahead with the plans
for Hayes Park. with the assurance
that IL II is shown that the presence
" the cottage interferes seriously
with the playground the commission
has the permission Of the park
board and the Board of Aldermen
to remove the Hayes Park equip
menf to Wonderland Park.
As in former years the supervisor
OF the Fairgrounds will have the
privilege. to some extent. OF select
ing his assistants. He will not have
sole power, OF course, but will make
his choices subject to the approval
of the commission. Some applica-
for positions as instructor were
read at last nights session OF the
board but no decision will be made.
IL is understood. until the arrival Of
Mr.. Emmons about June Is. The
commission desires 10 take this
means of requesting all persons de-
positions TO forward written
applications TO Miss Harriet Meade.
at 108 Smith street, stating fuil
qualifications.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
ORDER EASTERN STAR
N HERE MAY 4

The spring dance Of the Raritan
Chapter, No. SIS, order of Eastern
Star, will be held on Thursday night,
May 4, in Junior Hall. This is
planned to be one of the finest affairs
ever held in the town and will con-
sist of several special features,
among them being a balloon dance,
moonlight dance and elimination
dance. Music for the occasion will
be furnished by Johnston's or
chestra.
The committee in charge OF ar
rangements consists of the following
persons: Miss Edna Lindhard. chair
man; Mrs. DIN Bradford, Mrs. II.
Burkhard, Mrs. Harold Coutts, Mrs.
c. Coil, Mrs. Charlotte Bunten, Mrs.
Alonzo B. Mcdowell. Mrs. NJ. Ortel,
Miss Helen Bechtel, Miss Eleanor
Brogger, Miss Lucy Woglom, Miss
Emma Clausen. John Blair. Jr.. c.
b. Mcdowell. Hans Krough, Emil
Warter and August Staudt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
PROGRAM ENJOYED

The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society OF Simpson Methodist church
held their regular monthly meeting
last night in the lecture room of the
church with the ordinary routine OF
business. A program of great in
terest was carried out. with the fol-
lowing participating: Instrumental
duet, Miss Esther Gilbert at the
piano and Grace McMurtree with the
mandolin ukelele.
Two vocal solos by Miss Angus
Maclachlan, accompanied by Mis-:
Alma Parsons. Piano duet by Lola
Melbourne and Miriam Hart. An in.
tensely interesting talk was given by
Miss Margaret Felch. of Tottenville
on India and its people. Miss Felcf
is now on a furlough, having served
in the mission field in India fol-
many years. She was well fitted Il
talk on this great subject and die
so to the great pleasure of all pres,
ent. A social time followed and re.
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
R. R. CROSSING HEARINGS
END; COURT SUITS LIKELY
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The freight house and yard tracks
at New Brunswick e would
have to be relocated. Mr.. Abbott
testified. IL the grade Of the Lehigb
tracts is to be changed to . grade
sleeper than sixfy-five one-hundred-
this. Trains can operate over such
a grade. he said. handling thirty
five cars. Asked by the city's engi~
neer, Louis p. BooZ,- Jr.. who was
conducting the examination of wit
nesses for the city, IL it would be
possible to operate over a SO of one
per cent grade. as called for in the
Smith plans. Mr.. Abbott said it IS
possible and he has known of in
stances where trains operate ove .
two per cent grade although It II
only possible to handle about ten
cars.
The witpess said he thought q IS
grade would be feasible from State
street to New Brunswick YER
The railroad plans call for this grade
extending only TO Washington street
at which point the grade is dimin-
ished.
Assistant Chief Engineer f. B,
Temple of the Pennsylyania Rail
road, although not being sworn IN
as a witness, informed the board
Thai Hib OutPdh oPPAONS
plans as prepared by the Central
Railroad and believed them to be
fair both to the city and the rail-
road. He stated that six per cent
street grades over bridges now I
ist in many cities in the state and
they are moi considered excessive.
Such a grade would be established
at Washington street under the rail-
road plans.
The last witness called was
Charles A. Mead. grade crossing
engineer of the Public Utility Com
mission. He was questioned by
President Osborne. In answer to .
question by President Osborne as to
what plans he considered the best,
Engineer Mead replied: The plans
submitted by the railroads" He
added that an amendment might be
made so that a central crossing on
Washington street might be provid-
ed and also that the .65 of pes
cent grade on the Lehigh Valley
might be continued to New Bruins
wick avenue. The depression under
the Lehigh Valley bridge at New
Brunswick venue would 10 be
dangerous, Mr.. Mead said, and the
6 per cent. grade over the Washing
ton street bridge would not be un-
usual.
Engineer Mead's testimony COM
pleted the case. Attorney Holmes,
OF the Central railroad, said the
company Is ready to start work at
once on the elimination project.
-Four years will be required. how
ever, to finish the work, he said, as
the method of financing 1t would
have to be worked out.
Decision is expected within a
short time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
TONIGHT TO
AID LEGION POST

There are still a few good seats left
for the minstrel and revue to be
presented by the Y. w. III. A. girls
in the Majestic Theatre tonight. for
the benefit Of the American Legion.
After several weeks of rehearsing.
everyone is letter perfect in her
part.
The committee consisting of Mrs.
". Preminger. chairman. Mrs. Jack
Jose,son, Miss Bertha Edelstein.
Mrs. Tfllie s. Miller. Miss Jennie and
Miss Nettie Wedeen, and Miss Rebee
Sarokin. deserve unlimited credit
for their work in preparing the cast
for its performance. Ben Encherman
will lead the orchestra. The hrst
part Of the program will be the
minstrel with Miss Ada Carson, as
interiocutor. the second part will
be a revue, composed of singing and
dancing numbers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
D0TTAS CLUB TO HAVE
BENEFIT DANCE HERE

The Dottas Club will hold a dance
in the knights of Columbus rooms,
Friday, May 10. The proceeds of this
dance will be turned over TO the
fund being raised for the erection of
st. Mary's high school building. Mu-
sic for the dancing will be furnished
by a four piece orchestra under the
leadership of Sam Tonghini, leader
of the Sterling Six orchestra. Miss
Marie Handerhan is chairman Of the
committee in charge of arrange
ments for this affair. Tickets are
out and may be procured from any
member of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stokes and
son Robert, and MFR. and Mrs. Joseph
p. Dinner, of Washington street,
were New York visitors Sunday.
Mrs. William Lleweliyn and
daughter Ruth. of Asbury Park. who
have been visiting friends in this
city. leave today for their home in
Sault Ste Marie. Ontario, Canada.
Mrs. Adrian Johnson, of First
street. has returned to her home
after spending a week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilfred Butler. of Philadelphia.
A son has been born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Quinn, of Rector street
recently.
Miss Bertha Edelstein of Kearny
avenue has returned to her home.
after spending several days with
friends in Trenton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
CARD PARTY TONIGHT
AT THE K. OF c.

Tonight the Catholic Daughters
of America together with the
knights of Columbus. will auspice
the first of a series of card parties
in the knights of Columbus home.
in High street. Miss Mary Lewis is
chairman of the Catholic Daughters
and Leo Burke vas appointed chair
for the knights OF Columbus.
A new committee will be appoint
cd each week. Bridge. five hundred,
pinochle. euchre and the reanut jab
for those who do not play cards. will
be the games in play. Many attrac-
tive prizes will be awarded. Tickets
may be procured at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
NAVAL RESERVES TO
DANCE TONIGHT

The local battalion Eagle No. As
Naval Reserves will hold a dance In
the Auditorium in New Brunswick
avenue tomorrow night. Excellent
music will be furnished for the oc-
cssion. A. l.. Lewkowitz is chair
man of the affair. There will be
prize waitzes. one-steps and fox
trots, and many novel features new
TO the city will be introduced.
Tickets have been out for sone
time and may be procured at the
door or from any member of the
battalion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25

A meeting of Middlesex Council.
lNo. HOO. Royal Arcanum, is sched-
uled to be held tonight.
Goodwill Camp. No. 81, woodmen
of the World. will meet tonight.
Arrangements were made by AL
~gonluin Lodge, No. "A, Knights of
Pythias. at its meeting last night for
order at its meeting nex Monday
night.
rhe meeting of the Parent-Teach-
er Association will be held in the
assembly room OF the grammar
school Thursday afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
The various societies for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals
throughout the country er. observ-
ing BE Kind to Animals" week this
week. Steps are being taken to or
ganize in this city.
Mayor william c. Wilson has writ
ten letters to the Lehigh Valley.
Central and Pennsylvania railroads
requesting these companies to have
uTOp ArIGr1 dNA6'ith = al 1AOTo-h-
Gates so that pedestrians might be
prevented from lodging beneath the
| gates and going across the rails in
front OF coming trains.
Cleanup Week will be OF served in
Perth Amboy all of next week. Res
idents are advised TO start their
cleaning up activities at once so that
the refuse will be ready for collection
early in the week.
Helen May Atwood. Of 304 Grant
street, Highland Park. has filed a
trade name for a business TO be
conducted in this city under the
name of Walter H. Atwood, the Eye
Glass Man. The concern will do
business AT 16T Smith street.
The Perth Amboy Historical So
ciety will meet Friday night in the
auditorium OF the public library at 5
O'Clock. President Harold f. Pick
ersgill announced this morning that
the charter OF the organization Is still
open for persons desiring 70 join h
society. The membership fee is IS
annually and those unable to attend
the meeting on Friday night are urg.
ed TO send in their applications by
mail.
John Kodero. a thirteen year old
boy, whose home is at 69l Parker
street. dislocated an elbow when he
fell down last night while roller
skating. The accident was witnessed
BY Patrolman Marinus Ludwigson,
who examined the boy and Their took
him to DR.. George w. Fithian for
treatment. After the elbow was
placed in position again Ludwigson
removed the lad to his home.
William Sabo. OF Railway. drove
his automobile through the railroad
crossing gates at Market street last
night. William Stonaker. a section
foreman Of the railroad stopped Sa-
DO and took him to the police sta
ton and had him arrested on a reck-
ss driving charge. Lieutenant An
drew Jensen, on duty at the desk,
paroled Sabo until Friday night,
when he vii: he arraigned before Re-
corder Harold z. Pickersgiil.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
FATHER REFUSES TO TAKE
LOCAL GIRL TO HOME

NEW BRUNSWICK. April 25.-
The father of Mildred Ball. the
Perth Amboy girl who was picked
up in the local park Sunday night by
Z local police officer. came 10 this
city this morning and notified Chief
O'Connell that he would not take
the girl back and that he had no
desire to e her.
The girl was held in a cell tier In
the back OF the police station even
though she had been committed 10
the workhouse for a term Of ten
days az a vagrant. because the Perth
Amboy police had reported her faith
O. would be up TO take her back
home
The fathers visit was brief. how
ever, and it is probable that the girl
VIII be taken to the workhouse to
serve out her term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
Honor George Hoyer

A party was held at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Hoyer in Pros
pect street in honor of their son,
George. who was confirmed in Our
Saviour's Lutheran church. The
house was attractively decorated.
Music and singing were enjoyed. A
supper was served.
Among those present were Rev.
Mr.. Skov, Rev. and Mrs. Kreylin5
and family, Mrs. Jorgensen. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Koyen, Miss A. Koyen and
Arthur Koyen. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Smith, Grace. George and Ray
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Miller, Les
ter. Eugenia and Eleanor Miller. Mr..
and Mrs. C. Johnson, Miss Theresa
Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lund, Ver-
non johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Jen-
sen. Miss Elaine Jensen, Miss Nellie
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Larson,
Arnold Larson, Mrs. Durham, Mr..
and Mrs. Applegate. Mrs. Hilker.
George and William Hoyer. of this
city. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. johnson, Ray
mond and Howard johnson of Jer-
sey City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
Echo Club Meets

The regular meeting of the Edith
Marshall Club was held at the home
of Miss Eleanor Mathiasen. in Oak
street, yesterday afternoon. Fur
ther plans were made for the con
cert to be given in the high school
auditorium May 10 for a oriai
to Mrs. Edith Marshall Wilson.
There will be no patrons or patron
esses as every friend OF Mrs. Wilson
will be considered a patron or pa
roness. Tickets r now on sale
and may be procured from any
member of the club.
The purpose of the memorial will
be to place a set of music reference
books in the public library, where
all may come in contact with them.
the business session refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Miss Alma Weinstein in
State street.
Among those present were Mrs.
J.. Fl. Bernard, Mrs. c. A. Emmons,
Mrs. Glenworth Sturgis. Mrs. ]. j.
Weinstein and Mrs. Mathiasen, Miss
es Lucy Bernard, Edna Cline. Ruth
Emmons, Alma Weinstein. Winifred
Sturgis, Emily Hozeny, Eleanor
Mathiasen and Isabella Wood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
MISS MAIZE TRAlMEM
TO WE'D BENZ. BERSE

Mr.. and Mrs. William Traimen.
Of Vineland, have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Maize f. Traimen. to II. Benjamin
Berse. of Plainield and this city.
Miss Traimen is a graduate of
Trenton State Normal School and
for the past three years has been
teaching at the local grammar
school. Miss Traimen is also an
active and popular member of the
local Y. w. III. A.
Mr.. Berse is a popular member of
the Plainfield Y. NJ. H. A. and ac.
tive in local athletic circles. No
date has been set for the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25

The first meeting of the Girls
Social Club was held in the club
rooms in Commerce street las night.
Election took place and the follow
ing officers were elected: Miss
Florence Buchan, president: Miss
Ruth Nation, vice president. Re-
freshments were served at the close
of the meeting.
The other members present were
Misses Frances Royle, Louisa Beat
ty. Mildred Bird. Dorothy Kelly.
Eileen Mullen and Eleanor Des-
mond. Vocal solos were given by
Eileen Miller, Florence Buchan.
Mildred Bird and Louisa Beatty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
Crane-Himmelberger

Miss Kathryn Himmelberger,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Nj. Himmelberger, OF Jersey City, and
Ralph w. Crane. son of G. w.
Crane of South Amboy were quietly
married in the Bergen Reformed
church, in Jersey City. Easter Mon
day, at 10 o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Kit
tell performed the ceremony. Mrs.
Clifford Ogle. a cousin of the bride
and Bryant C. Bartlett. of New Cam
an, Conn, were the only attendants.
! Only the immediate families were
present. After a wedding trip to
the Catskiils, Mr.. and Mrs. Crane
are residing in South Amboy. Mr..
Crane is a teacher in the local high
school,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
To Have Card Party

Tuesday. May 2, the Sisterhood OF
Congregation Beth Mordecai will
auspice a card party in the Y. NJ.
H.A. hall. Tables will be arranged
for bridge, five hundred. pinochle.
euchre, whist and the peanut jab
and lotto for those who do not care
to play cards. Mrs. Max Klein Ii
chairman of the affair and Is assist
ed by Mrs. Emil X. Roos, Mrs. /.
Salter and Mrs. Arthur Weiss. Many
attractive prizes will be awarded.
Tickets may be procured from any
member OF the Sisterhood or at the
door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
Verdict For Woodbridge Man

NEW BRUNSWICK, April 25-
George N. Clark. of Woodbridge
represented by Thomas Brown. yes
terday recovered $3.246.4s from Jo-
seph Zimbicki. of Perth Af1boy. rep
resented by Stephen Il. Scmogyi in
a circuit court action heard by
Judge Daily. Judgment was rendered
on a milk bill which the plaintiff
claimed was owed him by the de-
PENDANT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
Perjury Case Again Up

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aprll 20
Judge Lloyd is today hearing in cir
cult court the case of John Ivan
ovicz. of South River. against MAJ
and Fannie S~choenthal. of East
Brunswick township. which has
been reopened on affidavit following
Judgment being rendered by default
when the cas- originally came up.
A criminal action has already been
started in this case, a charge of per-
jury in swearing to false statements
in the affidavit having been made.
The plaintiff claims he loaned the
defendants $500 at 8 percent. on
June s. 1920. TO erect a dwelling
and II was not paid back. The de-
Tense claims that the note was for
only So and that the plaintiff raised
it 10 ss2a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-25
Held In Booze Case

NEW BRUNSWICK. April 25:-
Joseph Pentek, of this city. who has
been held in default of $1,000 bali
on charges preferred by the state.
was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Richie yesterday on
a charge of violating the volstead
act and was held in $500 bail.