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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
DELAY IN GETTING AUTO
PERMITS CAUSES TROUBLE

Max Gibian, of the Perth Amboy
Garage Company, local agent for the
issuance of 1924 automobile Ii
censes today deplored the fact that
people are not making an effort to
obtain their licenses, and declared
hat unless they do get them early,
there will be many disappointed
drivers and a owners on January /.
I'm all the years 1 have had an
agency for the issuing of automobile
Licenses the public has never been
so slack in getting their licenses"
said Mr.. Gibian. During the first
seven days of last year." he contin-
ued, I'VE issued 1900 items, but
the first seven days for the issuance
of licenses this year shows that but
964 have been issued. There are over
ID. 600 more items to be issued this
year than last. making a total of
between $4,000 or 10000 items.
There are six clerks standing around
doing nothing and present indica-
tons are that on January 1, 1924,
there will be between 5000 and
10000 disappointed car owners"
Mr.. Gibian also declared that he
would not increase his staff of clerks
to meet any last minute rush and
that unless those persons desiring
licenses make application at once
they may find it impossible to obtain
them until after the first of the
year. Mr.. Gibian's office is located
at 73 Madison n
Car owners and drivers are urged
by Mr.. Gibian to visit his office and
obtain their license applications
which they may take home with
them and fill out. The necessary afh-
davits may be obtained at the office
free of charge. The office is open
daily from 9 o'clock in the morning
until 5 at night. but will be closed
all day Christmas and New Years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
BAKEL|TE HAS
NIGHT At Y
Employees of Plant Enjoy En-
tertainment and Sports at
Association Building

A fine program was presented last
night at the local Y. NJ. C. A. when
the Bakelite social night was held,
under the auspices of the General
Bakelite employees. A large crowd
attended.
The employees gathered at the
"Y' about 8 o'clock when a motion
picture was enjoyed, after which
they adjourned to the gymnasium,
where a lengthy list of athletic
events and games were held. A fine
spread of refreshments was served
following the gym meet by Mrs.
Ivar Larson and the program was
concluded by piano and vocal selec-
tions by Hyler Romond.
In the first of the athletic events
Mis- Marion Madsen took the hon.
ors in the peanut race and was
awarded a>paiar of kid gloves. Miss
Ruth Schmehl won both the potato
race and the 20 yard dash. Miss
Schmehl was awarded for her prizes
a pair of silk stockings and a silk
vest.
IN each of the ladies events about
eight entries were made n In the
20 yard dash. Miss Schmehl was
forced to run off a tie with Miss
Walsh for first and second place.
The mems events started with a
rope climbing contest in which IL.
| Conk was the first winner, making
the entire climb in nine and a fifth
seconds. A. silk scarf was awarded
for this event. George Coddington
in forty seconds came out first in the
pie eating contest M received a
monogram buckle and belt.
The bag race was won by Ned
Mintz who received a silk scarf,
while il the barrel boxing contest,
which proved to be the most inter
esting Of the list, between M. Fred
inikson and Ned Mintz, was won by
Fredinikson. His prize was a silk
scarf.
julius Kardas won the cracker
and whistle contest, having devoured
the cake and was first to whistle. A
pair OF kid gloves was awarded.
A tug of war between a team pick
ed from the factory employees and
the molding mixture department of
the plant was the last event. The
department team was coached by
George W. Bennett and %captained by
| William Vohman and succeeded in
capturing the honors. Mr.. Bennett,
for the benefit of those who did not
recognize him, was the man with
the big pink rose and a trick NOUS
tache.
The winning team was composed
of c. Homer, w. Vohman, NJ. Da-
metch, S. Hierl, A. Matyi, G. Sand
back, j. Rogler and J.. Silma.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
WOODBRIDGE M. E. PLANS
CHRISTMAS EVENTS

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. 12.-Ar-
rangements are being completed for
two important Christmas events OF
the Methodist Episcopal church, the
first to be held Friday of this week
and another on December 2S. The
Susanna Wesley Circle will hold a
Christmas sale on the first occasion.
A cafeteria supper will be served
by the ladies' in the evening. There
will be also a Christmas tree for
the young and old.
A Christmas pageant will be given
December 20 in connection with the
services of that day. At the services
next Sunday morning James H. Nc
Donald. district superintendent of
the Elizabeth district of Methodist
Episcopal churches will occupy the
pulpit. according to announcement
made at noon today by Rev. A. S.
Detzendorf. pastor of the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12

By NEA Service
INDIANAPOLIS, Indo-Another
mysterious murder is added to this
city's list of unsolved crimes.
kidnapped by an assailant who
took her away in an automobile,
Mrs. Helen Whelchel, %. was muir
dered early the morning of Nov. 2S.
Her body was found between the
railroad tracks under a bridge near
the city's outskirts, by railroad
workmen.
A neighbor looked from his win
dow and cav a man driving a tour
ing a away. He held n hand
on the wheel and the other, the wit
mes said. held some other person,
Mrs. Whelchel, a widow, left her
fathers home early in the evening
preceding the murder. Shortly after
midnight a loud scream was heard
in a street near her home.
The woman's hat was found in
front of the witness house. On the
bridge, above the spot where her
body was found. police picked up a
broken strand of pearls. Nearby
were the wheel tracks of an auto
mobile, turned toward the guard rail
of the bridge. Those, and a few
footprints, are the only clews.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
.LaSt Entertainment
BV Y.M.H.A. Auxiliary
S"aImagundi at
Randolph Home

WOODBRIDGE Dec. 1.-THE Sal
magundi Musical and Literary So
ciety was entertained last evening
by MI. and Mrs. A. Il. Randolph and
Miss Mittie Randolph al the Ran
dolpk home in Railway avenue.
The subject for the evening was
Japan and three very able papers
were read and a delightful musical
program was given. The first num-
Der "a piano solo 'Impromptu," by
Mrs. w. B. Krug, was followed by a
paper, EFFECT of the Earthquake
Upon Japan" by Ephraim Cutter.
A. T.. Randolph accompanied by
Mrs. Randolph, sang Fuzzy Wuzzy"
and 81 Must Down to the Sea
Again" a paper Japanese Courtesy
by Mrs. Charles BarnekoV followed.
Mrs. II. II. Stryker then read
Japanese Proverbs" and the last
number was a piano solo 1.-THE Bal
led" by Mrs. Krug.
Miss Miller was unanimously
elected as a member.
The next meeting will be the
Christmas meeting on December IS
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Thawer Martin who will be assisted
in entertaining by Miss Susie Free
MAJ. Delicious refreshments were
served: There were I number of
guests present, among them being
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Peck, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Copeland, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. j. Reimers, Mrs. r. X. Green, Mrs.
u. G. Ensign, Mrs. w. H. Tombs,
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. V. Buschmann,
Mrs. e. +. Randolph, Miss Sadie
Harriet, Miss Woardell, Miss Laura
Brodhead. Mrs. w. H. Prall, Mrs. IL.
w. Won Bremen, Mrs. Carrot Brod-
head and Stanley Harthorn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Many Will Attend
"Guest Night" Event

At n meeting of the board of
directors of the Woman's Club, held
Mt the home of Mrs. Francis Seaman,
in Madison avenue, 1t was estimated
that about four hundred members
and guests will attend the Guest
Night" of the club, next Monday
night. Mr.. and Mrs. Michitaro On
gawa will give a Japanese play "rhe
Fox Woman" in the English tongue.
Many of the club members have
heard these entertainers at the State
Federation convention in Atlantic
City, and were charmed with their
artistic and delightful work. Fol-
lowing the program refreshments
will be served and dancing will be
enjoyed to the strains of Kenneth
Martins orchestra. Presidents OF
nearby clubs have been invited as
guests of the club for this evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Victor Malone
Is Given Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Malone, of Neville
street, entertained a number of
friends at their home in honor of
their son Victor's thirteenth birth
day. Games and music were enjoy
ed.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
KEN, Mr.. and Mrs. Maher, Mrs.
Mannion, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Nelson,
Mrs. Egan, Mrs. NJ. Harrigan, Mrs.
Harrigan, Mrs. Colman, John JAG
OLSON, Florence Sooley, Albert and
Raymond Waters, William Cladek,
Edward Kennedy, James Harrigan,
James Egan, Norman Coleman,
Winsor Nelson, James Rogan, DON
aid Rasmussen, Richard Maher, AL
Beatty, Veronica Egan, Mary Rogan,
Hannah Mannion, Mary and Theresa
Rasmussen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
MISSING WORD

Last weeks missing word, in the
contest being conducted Wednesday
in the Evening News, was multi
plicity." The word was omitted
in the ad of the Reliable Jewelry
shop. of 1904 Smith street, on page
10, where the sentence read "the
stones and the .......... of ex-
elusive settings
Again today a word will be omit
ted from n of the ads on the con-
test page. Contestants are requested
to read the set of rules outlined on
the page where the ads are listed
and to send their answer to the
Evening News office, on Jefferson
street, not later than next Tuesday
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
FEWER DEATHS
REPORTED HERE
Infant Mortality Rate for
October Sets a New Low
Record for City

The report of Health Officer
| Charles s.. Thompson for the months
Of October and November, received
by the Board of Health last night,
| shows an infant mortality rate for
! October which is believed to be the
, lowest for any month in the history
, of the city. The Move; Der death
rate also shows a remarkable drop
| and this lower figure is expected to
result In the death rate for the en-
tire year being lowered by about
two points.
The record breaking infant NOR
tally rate for o tober is 20.40 as
| compared to 74.07 in October of last
year. The infant mortality rate for
November showed an increase, 1t
being 62.5, but this was only two
thirds of the rate established in
November of last year, 800.
The November death rate which
sets a new low mark is 7.44 as COM
pared to 1903 in November of last
year. The death rate in October of
this year was 9.62.
The report also shows decreases
in the number of communicable dis
eases.
The isolation hospital was reopen
ed on November s, five patients ell
tering during the month. There
were still four patients in the hospi-
tai on December 1 suffering from
contagious diseases. During Octo-
Der 510 patients were cared for at
the dental clinic, of which 317 We're
public school children; 1877, par
ochia1 school children and seven
board of health patients. OF this
total 173 were new cases.
The health officer contains in his
report the first results of the toxin
antitoxin immunization work which
was begun here on November 23 to Z
make the children immune against
diphtheria. Children under six
years of age were the only ones't to
receive the treatment without the
test being previously given.
The work of immunization Is carried
on at the child welfare station at
the library every Friday morning
from 9 until II o'clock.
On the opening day ffty-four chill
dren were given their first immuni-
On the second day ninety
nine children received either their
or second treatment. On the
third day, December 8, there were
157 treated receiving. Hrst, second
third imm%unizations.
To date forty children have re-
the full treatment Of three
lmmunizations, sixty-three have re-
their second and a like num-
Der their first. A record of each
case is kept in the office of the
health department and in the future
every case of diphtheria will be
checked up with the list in order to
if any of those who have beer
immunized ever contract the disease.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Alumni Association
Plans Holiday Dance

The annual meeting of the Alumni
Association will be held in onnec
ton with their dance which the IS
ISOLATION will hold in the high school
auditorium on Wednesday, Decem-
Der 20. Rutgers Jazz Bandits, who
made such a hit at the Thanksgiving
dance, will again be on hand to pour
out some snappy music. The hall
will be deliberately decorated with
colors suitable to the Christmas sea-
son. 1t is expected that over five
hundred alumnaos will be present at
this affair. Tickets may be procured
from any member of the association
or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Miss Boice Bride
of VIM. M. Weller

Wednesday night, December 5, at
1880 o'clock in the Presbyterian
church in Matawan, Miss Helen
Boice, daughter Of Mrs. Catherine
Boice. of Matawan, became the
bride of William M. Weller, of this
city. Rev. Charles Fl. Bruce, pastor
of the church, performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. 49, Mrs. Andrew Boice
of Keyport were the attendants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weller are residing in
Gordon street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Society to Have
Christmas Dance

The First Hebrew Ladies' Benev-
client Society will hold their annual
dance on Christmas night, December
25, at the new Y. NJ. II. A. building
in Madison avenue. The Society
Syncopators will play for the dane
ing. Tickets may be procured from
any member of the following com
mittee: Mrs. Charles P~olensky,
Mrs. Meyer Leichtman and Mrs. J..
Herr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
ROYAL ARCANUM MEETS


Six of the eight councils of the
Royal Arcanum in Middlesex and
Monmouth counties comprising the
Progressive Eight of the order were
represented at the meeting held
with M%iddlesex Council No. 100.
last night: Jamesburg and Coast
City Council at Asbury Park were
the only ones that were not present.
Coronal of Keyport, Adelphia of
New Brunswick, Red Bank, Metu-
chen, and woodbridge were the
councils represented by a delegation
besides the local council. Grand
Orator Edward Potter, of Metuchen,
presided.
Roland Dey, a past past regent of
Coronal Council of Keyport,, "a
chosen vice president at this time.
Brief talks were made by Mr.. Potter
Mr.. Willmot, John Hansen, Sr, a
district deputy and several others
who were called upon. Refreshments
were served. The next meeting Of.
the association will be held at Nov
Brunswick in January.
Novba uanry b'nrd ic rifnnfnU fni
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
FordS Social
And Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Ling, of Rah-
way, visited friends here yesterday.
Miss Ruth Cohen, of Perth AM
boy. was n local visitor yesterday.
Miss Emily Ceiling and Mrs. Jo-
sepr Greiner and daughter Virginia
ure New York shoppers today.
The Industrious Girls Sewing Club
will hold a Christmas party on Fri
day. December 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sauer and
daughter were the guests of friends
in Perth Amboy yesterday.
4 gospel meeting will be held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Seel tonight.
Mrs. Louis P%fleiderer visited Miss
Christel Ceiling yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Perth AmbOy
Personal Mention

Misses Blanche Marshall, Betty
Hartley, Anna Duffy and Catherine
Fennessey are spending the day
visiting friends in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Lawton and
children, of Morristown, have re-
turned home, after spending a few
days with Miss Sophie Greiner, of
Madison avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Masque Dance
New Year'e Night

The Original Hebrew Ladies' Ben
evolent Society are making plans for
their twenty-fourth annual masquer-
ade dance which will be held in the
new Y. M. II. A. building in Madison
avenue on New Years night. Ben
Encherman's orchestra has been Sc
cured for the dancing. Prizes will
be awarded for the prettiest, most
unique and most grotesque cos
tunes.
Mrs. Harry Eager is chairman of
arrangements and is assisted Y Mrs.
II. Jacobson, Mrs. Barney Streif,
Mrs. Charles Polensky. Mrs. Plane,
Mrs. ID. Levine, Mrs. Doris. Tickets
may be procured from any member
Of the society,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Ready for Dance
Tomorrow Night

The Amboy Harmony Club will
hold their eighth annual dance in
the Auditorium in New Brunswick
ven tomorrow night. Ernie Kric-
kett's Versatile Orchest: will fur
nish the music for the occasion.
There will be many surprises in
store for all those who attend. Tic
kets may be procured from any
member of the club or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Girls Meet With
Miss Pauline Keak

The Girls Progressive club held
their regular meeting at the home
OF Miss Pauline Keak, in jeffrey
street, last night. Following the
business session. a social hour was
enjoyed. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Miss Helen
Hlavac, in Jeffrey street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Women to Serve
Chicken PattieS

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Simpson
NJ. e. church will hold a chicken
patty supper in the lecture room of
the church, on January 10. A booth
will be erected where home made
candy will be sold also. Mrs. e. v.
r. So1eid Is chairman OF arrange
ments. Tickets will be out shortly
and may be procured from any
member Of the auxiliary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
Plan Supper Dance

The Western Improvement Asso-
citation will celebrate it's eleventh
anniversary with a supper and dance
at its hall Saturday night, December
10. Supper will be served at 1880
promptly and dancing will follow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
SOLDIERS BONUS DEMANDED
BY COUNTY LEGION
Continued from Page y

An entertainment was provided by
the members of the Helmetta Post
for the visiting delegates. and a de-
lightful repast was served at the
close Of the evenings business.
The resolutions follow:
Whereas; Adjusted compensation
is an obligation or the part of the
nation to its service men as a par
tial adjustment of the economic loss
sustained by the men who left their
civilian pursuits for the national de-
Tense and
whereas; The ex-service men OF
the country are overwhelmingly of
the opinion that this obligation
should be met and; whereas;
The sixty-seventh congress adop-
ted compensation easur by a
large majority the legislature of the
state OF New Jersey by joint resolu-
ton urged such action and in every
state where the question has been
submitted by referendum the people
have endorsed the compensation
principle, Now therefore be it
Resolved that the American Le-
gion of Middlesex county in conven-
ton assembled unqualifiedly endorse
the plan submitted to congress by
the national organization of the
American Legion, and urge its
adoption.
Resolution D%enonncing Senator
Edward ]. Edwards
Whereas, Senator Edward I. Ed
wards, has declared himself opposed
to the adjusted compensation act
for World War veterans; and,
Whereas, this is in direct opposition
to the wishes of his constituents in
Middlesex County as shown by the
endorsement of this act by 100 civic
organizations and municipal bodies.
Be 1t Resolved, That MiddleseX
County American Legion, In conven-
ton assembled, strongly condemn
Senator Edwards stand on this
question.
Commendation of Congressman
Elmer II. Gcran
Whereas, Congressman Elmer H,
Geran, of the third congressional
district of New Jersey has declared
himself in favor of the adjusted COM
pensation for World Wal veterans;
and,
Whereas, This is in accordance
with the wishes of his constituents
in Middlesex County, as shown by
endorsement of this act by over 100
civic bodies including the municipal
bodies; therefore,
Be 1t Resolved, That the Middle
sex County American Legion In con-
vention assembled on the 18th day
OF December. 1923. highly commends
Congressman Geran's firm and out
spoken stand in regard to the ad-
justed compensation bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12
ONLY IS

The youngest freshman ever en-
rolled in Smith College is Lillian
Yoselvitz. of Girard. Pa. She is Is,
and plans to be a teacher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12

Supper at the Y. M. @. A.
Rev. A. S. Detzendorf, of Wood
bridge, will be the speaker at the
weekly Y. M. c.. A. mems supper
meeting at Gao o'clock tomorrow
night in the association building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-12

Maybe Henry Ford is running for
president under another name.
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hosiery. notions and other dry goods. and
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Inventory may be Inspected upon applI-
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