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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
PERSONAL NEWS

Mrs. Harry Winnemdfe entertained
friends from Mortified Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Harry Winnemore and sister,
Clara, enjoyed a show in Atlaptic City
on Tuesday evening.
We are glad to learn that little Miss
Kathryn Adams, of N. Second street,
is able to be around again, after being
sick for a week or more
Mr.. and Mrs. JOB c. Stebbins, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles T. Collins and Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Collins and children
are home, after their winters sojourn
in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Taylor and
daughter, Miss Mary, who spent the
winter at Ocala, Florida, are vending
their way homeward. They stopped
off at Atlanta, Ca, and expect to
reach P~leasantville before the first of
May.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
MEMS CLUB
WILL HAVE PAPER
Church Bulletin to be Published
Weekly = Committees For
Year Are Selected.
RECREATION ROOM IMPROVED.

Plans are being made TO have a
church bulletin published for the ben
eft of the congregation of the Salem
NJ. E. Church. When the Mems Club
held a meeting Friday evening, a COM
mittee of one was appointed to take
the matter up with Rev. s.. Monroe
VanSant, the pastor. The bulletin
will contain the weekly news of inter-
est to the church community.
The improvements being made in
the recreation room are rapidly near
ing completion. A number of addi-
tionaI games will be placed in the
President c. w. Foresman appoint
ed his committees for the year a:
follows:
Advisory: George Zippler, Jr., chair
man; Curtis Eldredge, John Hilton
J. F. Ryon, A. E. James.
Stewards: Thomas Marsh, chair
man; Harry Umbrine, Curtis Eldredge
ferdinand Stadler, w. Kelley. George
Zippler, Jr., Capt. John Hilton, Charlie:
Buckley.
Reception. George Zippler, Jr.
chairman; Daniel Collins, George Hol
man, Richard Bates, Stanley Zippler
A. E. James, Charles Stebbins, Ferdi
nand Stadler, Charles Bowen, Harry
D. Brown.
BOYS Welfare: Herman Risley
chairman; Emil Shappell, Stanley Zip
pier, George Smith, Webster Price, A
E. James.
Entertainment: Elwood Huckle
chairman; George Smith, A. P. Ryon
Samuel Lawrence, Walter Randel
John Weaver.
Membership: A. E. James, Webster
Price, Stanley Zippler.
Sick Committee: DR.. Sooy, chair
man; Curtis E%ldredge, Richard Bates
Somers Leeds.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
ANOTHER BAD FIRE.

This Tuesday morning an
other bad woods fire started
back of Bargaintown and
soon the Somers Point fire.
men were called to assist in
fighting it. About ten o.
clock the fire became SO dam
gerous that a call was also
sent to Pieasahtville for as
sistance and the local fire.
men responded.
At that time the fire was
raging around the water
works, out Mill Road, and
two houses had already
been burned. AS there are
many homes scattered thro'
that section, around Bar
gaintown, it was feared that
other houses would be de-
stroyed. The people out
Mill Road were in a high
state of excitement, as the
dense smoke poured in vol
umes over their heads.
At the time of going to
press the fire was still burn
ing furiously and hundreds
of men were bending every
effort to subdue it. A high
wind blew all the morning
and carried burning embers
a long distance, causing the
fire to spread with great
rapidity.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
WESLEY UsHERs UNION.

Are you going? Where? Why don't
YOU know? To the Ushers Union
meeting at Wesley Church. Tuesday
evening. at s O'Clock. The Wesley
orchestra, which has been going right
along. will be there with a few selec-
lions. There is much business to be
gone over and then the fun will begin
MI. Norman Reed, the leading come
dian OF the day, will favor the audi
ence with a few jokes and then a song
of his own composition entitled Ed
die has been feelin' Vilein since he
Joined the Orchestra The reception
committee has been pondering over
lust how to receive you. tThey have
finally reached the conclusion that
they will try and initiate Lenine and
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
DR.. ELWooD LECTURES.

A stirring address vas given last
Sunday afternoon in the High School,
by Rev. Robert A. Elwood, on What
America Needs" under the auspices
of the Mainland Ministerial Union.
The meeting was opened by the
president, Rev. R. B. Mahoney, who
called on Rev. T. NJ. Simanton to in
troduce the speaker of the afternoon.
DR.. Elwood then took up his theme,
saying the needs of America were An
Intelligence that may be trained to
think, and then act;s Patriotism that
is built on the basis of righteousness
and has reverence for all the pure and
lofty ideas for which this country
stands; A Patriotism that is deeply
religious; Character. There is a diff
ference between reputation and char
acter. A mans reputation may be cor
rectly estimated, but his character is
always correct. For it is in the final
analysis Himself and not Another.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
SOCIETY GETS
MANY RELICS
April Meeting Entertained at
Country Club by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hubert Somers.
new MEMBERS ARE ADDED

One hundred and twenty members
and guests of the Atlantic County His
torical Society were entertained last
Friday at the Atlantic City Country
Club, by Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Somers,
on the occasion of the April meeting.
Miss Louise Boice presented The
society with a nail which was taken
from the old Tenant farm near Free
hold, Washington's headquarters dur
ing the battle of Monmouth.
An interesting feature of the meet
ing was the presentation by DR.. I.
Dow Balliett to the society OF a cane
formerly owned by DIR. Willard Id.
Wright, one of Atlantic City's post
masters and a Mayor for two terms.
Miss Elizabeth Price also presented a
cane given by Mrs. Harriet 3. Christie
pher. The stick was made from a
part of Perry's flagship. She also
gave a book.
Of special interest was the framed
program of the first county commence
ment under Principals Edward West
and Fletcher West and County Supt.
Silas r. Morse, given at Port Republic
in 1881 and presented by Vim. A. Sooy.
The new members elected included
Mrs. Chester Conover, Miss Alice Ma
this, Mrs. Lena B. Minck, Mrs. John
Lake, Mrs. Miriam L. Sooy, Mrs. A. J.
Mann, Mrs. Vim. Edge. Rev S. Mon
o NanSant, Of Salem NJ. E. Church,
brought greetings from the Gloucester
County Society. VIM. c. Boyer sang
Mother Mine, If Winter Comes, Sally
Roses, The Light and several others.
Miss Eva Higbee, Of Somers Point,
presided at the piano. Miss May Ire
land read a description of a ride TO
Philadelphia on an oyster wagon. the
journey being made by her aunt. Miss
Ann Robinson, of Bargaintown, at the
age of eight. The president announe-
ed a musicale will be held May 10 at
Salem NJ. E. Church, Pleasantville, for
the benefit of the society. Miss Ada
Adams will direct the musicale.
Mrs. Charles W. Blake gave an in
teresting talk of a limited edition OF
Jersey Wagon Jaunts, edited and com
piled by Alfred NJ. Heston, formerly
of Atlantic City. The issue is in two
volumes and comprises up to date sto-
ries of New Jersey written primarily
for adults, but well suited TO the needs
OF the boards OF education and parent
feaehHrs asseels4ions Fms enfIre e
ton of 500 copies viii be published
and sold only through the Atlantic
County Historical Society.
The main address was made by Rev.
DR.. Henry Merle Mellen, of Atlantic
City. on The Early Life of Lincoln
He laid special stress On the influence
made on the character Of Lincoln by
his early associates and gave a minute
description of his life. County Supt.
Of Schools Henry NJ. Gresham spoke
on The Value of Study OF History in
Character Building,
Many beautiful handmade articles
were placed on sale and all attending
enjoyed the social hour at the close OF
the meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
Final Debate Here
With Haddon6eld
Pleasantville Defeated Glassboro
Recently in Rutgers Inter-
scholastic Contest.

The final debate for the season in
the Rutgers Interscholastic Contest
will be held here on Friday night, in
the High School Auditorium. This
time P~leasantville High team will OPP
pose the Haddonfield High team. The
local team, which defeated G~lassboro
recently, will have the affirmative side
of the question Resolved that the
Merchant Marine should be subsidized
by the Federal Government. In the
Glassboro contest the local team de-
bated then egative side.
City Solicitor Louis D. Champion
will be the chairman of the evening,
and the judges Of the debate will be
District Superintendent Rev. Alexan
der Corson, Professor Thomas, of
Woodbury., and lawyer James Avis,
also OF Woodbury..
The Pleasantville team is composed
of Archie Burrell, Miss Leona Shaw
and Charles Albrecht, with Alonzo
Kellar. as alternate. Pleasantyille has
won several %pennants in these annual
debates and hopes TO be again success
fuI this year.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
P. H. S. TEAM WINS
ITS THIRD GAME
Defeated Middle Township High
School at Cape May Court
House Last Saturday.
ENGLISH PITCHED WELL.

Pleasantville High School won its
third consecutive baseball game of the
1923, season on Saturday, when it de-
feated the strong Middle Township
High School team at Cape May Court
House. Timely hitting at crucial peri
DDS gave Pleasantville the game by a
score of s to 5.
The leaders of the Cape May Coun-
ty Interscholastic Baseball League,
were unable to solve the dazzling ben
ders of Earl English, who famed IL
opposing batsmen during the game.
In the first and third innings English
retired the opposing side via the
strike-out route. Only eight scattered
hits were made off his delivery, while
Hewitt, the Middle Township pitcher,
was hammered for a total of 10 safe
ties.
Willis Clark, heavy hitting Maroon
and White third sacker, was credited
with three safe smacks in as many
trips to the plate. He was also pass
ed on two occasions. Harry Newman
and English also found Hewitt's
curves to their liking, each being cred
tied with a pair of safe bingles.
The score
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered W.
d. Dare, at his home on East Wash
ington avenue, last Monday evening,
in celebration of his birthday anniver-
sary. Music and dancing furnished
the principal amusements OF the eve
ming. At a late hour dainty refresh
ments We're served. Present were.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Geary, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Gale, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Helfrich, Jr.. DR.. and Mrs. w. J. Hud-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Crawford.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Heller, Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Kreutz, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Reasner. Mr.. and Mrs.
". ". Whitman, Miss Susie letters,
Miss Eleanor Helfrieh, Miss Nina
Day, Mr.. Lindley letters, Mr.. Kenneth
Lutz, Mr.. George Martin, and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Dare.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION

Mr.. and Mrs. Somers Soul Lake
celebrated their golden wedding ami
versary with a reception last Thurs
day night. Mrs. Lake is the daughter
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Ad-
ans, of Port Republic, where the mar
rage ceremony took place a half cen
fury ago. Mr.. Lake is a member Of
the famous Lake family Of Pleasant
vile. Numerous beautiful gifts. in
GLIDING a gold and white dinner SET
were received by the couple.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs
Mark Adams, John Adams, Miss
Phoebe Adams, Miss inertia Adams.
Reuben Adams, Enoch Adams, OF Port
Republic: Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Risley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Risley. Nh. and
Mrs. D. B. Fairbrothers. Mr. and Mrs.
James E. Blackman. Nj. and Mrs.
Ralph johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Risley. Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Lake.
Albert Lake, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bind
sail. Mrs. Hannah Walford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Rogers. Mr.. and Mrs
Ellsworth Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Adel-
bert Adams, Mr.. and Mrs Clifton L
Lake, Mrs. Alberta Lake, Mrs John
B. Smith.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
Revivals Continue
AT St. Johns Church
Great Interest Manifested in Ser
vices = Several Prominent
Speakers This Week.

A very gracious day was enjoyed on
Sunday at st. Johns Methodist Prot
estant Church. The revival services
continued in the evening, with a large
number in attendance. The pastor,
Rev. George w. Toms, Jr., preached
from the subject, 81 was-I am" de-
plotting the state of man before and
after conversion. In the aftermeeting
a young girl sought and found her
Saviour.
The meetings are continuing this
week. On Monday Rev. B. F. Buck, of
BargaintoYn, preached. Tonight
Tuesday,, Rev. George D. Jones, of
Atlantic City, will be the speaker.
On Wednesday, Rev. George W. Ma
this, pastor of ~Steelmanville, will
speak. On Thursday, Rev. Murray
Hamilton, of Scullville, and on Friday.
Rev. A. H. Burr, of English Greek.
A cordial welcome is extended to all
to attend. Come early and enjoy the
prayer meeting before the service, and
also be in time for the inspiring song
service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
OYSTER CREEK
HEARING HELD
Importance of Deeper Waterway
Demonstrated to Army Engi-
neers Last Tuesday.
MEANS MUCH TO INDUSTRY

Last Tuesday, at Absecon, United
States Army Engineers conducted a
public hearing on the matter of deep
ening Oyster Greek, and the engineers
were both surprised and greatly inter-
ested in the data presented in favor
of the proposition, which would mean
so much to the oyster and clam indus
try for Atlantic County. The improve
ment is favored and no doubt recon-
mendations will be made to the War
Department that the work should be
started as soon as possible.
Charles t. Mathis, a prominent oys-
ter planter, supplied data to show that
invested capital now represented to
be $4,000 would be increased to ST.
000, 900 if the creek were %deepened.
He told the engineers that those en-
gagged in oyster planting would be
forced to suspend operations if some
thing was not done Immediately for
their relief. His statement, in part,
was as follows:
although it takes but 80 minutes
to convey our sea food from Oyster
Greek dock to Atlantic City, 6 hours
to Philadelphia, and "a hours to New
York, with all the available oyster
grounds in Great Bay and adjacent
waters, and with all the natural re-
sources of these waters nevertheless,
in but a short time, we who are enga-
ged in oystering and oyster planting
must discontinue our labors if Oyster
Greek channel is not made deep en-
ough to admit those craft which are
large enough to carry machinery for
the purpose of gathering oysters, and
of such cargoes that will enable us to
so extensively engage in the industry
that we may compete with those per-
sons that have been favored with deep
ports and harbors, either by nature or
otherwise.
There is invested in the boats at
Oyster Creek approximately $4,000,
which would exceed in value s1,000,-
600 if the creek wassdeepened. Such
Improvement would be a direct benefit
to the several towns located in that
vicinity. Absecon, Z miles from Oys-
ter Creek, would be benefited in a di-
rect manner by increasing the patron
age to it's merchants. Pleasantville,
located 8 miles from Oyster Greek,
would also be benefited, through the
Increased patronage to TN merchants.
Leeds Point. with a population OF ap-
proximately 200 inhabitants, and only
one mile distant, would be benefited
materially by the improvement. In
dustry in that town would be increas-
ed many times, and possibly in pro-
portion to present size and population
it would benefit several times more
than any of the towns mentioned.
"The acreage of available oyster
grounds in Great Bay and adjacent
waters is approximately 10000 acres
while the amount of developed oyster
grounds is approximately 500 acres,
If the creek was deepened this would
be increased to 10000 acres.
1.-THE amount of public clam ground
is approximately 5000 acres. The
value of the annual oyster crop landed
at oyster Creek is $4,000, while the
clam crop is $35, 900; fish, $4,000, and
fertilizer, 5000. If the creek channel
was deepened it is conceded that the
oyster crop would spring to $100,o00;
clam crop, $4,000; fish, 100000; fer
tilizer. $4,000"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
LOCAL EVENTS

A Roast Beef Supper will be given
by the Mems Club of Bethany NJ. E.
Church, on Thursday evening, April
26, from 6 to s.
James ]. Palmer, r%ealtor, local rep
resentative of the Strout Farm Agen-
cy, is now comfortably fixed at his
new location, 8 S. Main street, where
he is better prepared than ever to
care for the needs of his large and
growing list of clients.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
PAST COUNCILLORS MEET.

Last Friday night the Past Council
ors Association of the Junior Order
of Mechanics held a meeting in Excel
sior Council Hall. Representatives
were present from Linwood Council,
Fremont Council and Excelsior Coun-
Gil. Addresses were delivered by
State Treasurer Frank K. Muta, of
Bridgeton, and John B. Mcguire, of
this city, after which refreshments
we're served. The next meeting will
be held at Linwood. on Monday eve
ming, May 21st.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
RYoNs GIVE PARTY.

In honor of his birthday, a party
was given James Ryon, at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John F.
Ryon. Shore road, Saturday evening.
Prizes were awarded to Miss Gertrude
VanSant, Joseph Harrington and Miss
Laura Carpenter.
Those present included Miss Min
YOU Peters. Miss Lottie Frambes, Miss
Laura Carpenter. Miss Gertrude Van
SAINT. Charles Goodfellow, Joseph Far
rington. Arthur Neal, Nj. and Mrs
Frank Harrington, of New York City;
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur P. Ryon. Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. Ryon. and James Ryon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
DEALERS ENTERTAINED.

Dealers throughout the Eastern
States were entertained by the Duro
Pump Company, at the rooms of the
Machinery Club, Hudson Terminal
Building, New York, on April 4th.
w. w. Edwards. who has this terri
tory in charge. was an assistant to H.
E. Lauman, of the New York office. in
arranging the affair and entertaining
the guests. Motion pictures. lectures
and trade talk was INDUCED in during
the afternoon and was followed by
an elaborate dinner and theatre party.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
OYSTER SUPPER.

The Leeds Point Grange will give
an Oyster Supper on Apr. % at Red
Mems Hall. Oysters in all styles will
be served from 6 until 9 p. m. Grang-
ers from all over the county, with
their friends, are planning to attend
this event. AS the reputation of the
Leeds Point ladies for good cooking
has long been established. We know!
A cordial invitation is extended 10
all. Tickets, 35c each.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
Twisted.

Apropos of Ford's g~ilt-edged democ-
racy some one told the story of the
hardboiled captain of industry to
whom a friend applied for a job for
his son, just out of college. He's a
bright, honest, modest young man,
said the proud father, IF I do say so
myself"
'Modest?" snorted the industrial
captain. what in blazes has he ever
done to be modest aboutPs
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
MRS. RlSLEY WILL ENTERTAIN
ST. MARGARET'S GUILD

st. Margaret's Guild will meet next
Thursday afternoon, April 26, at $50
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Sherwood
Risley, on Verona avenue. Members
will kindly notice the change in place
of meeting. A full attendance is de-
sired
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN.

Mrs. Emily Cheeseman has been
appointed Chairman of the Children's
Day Committee, of st. Johns NJ. P.
Sunday School. She will appoint her
own committee. Supt. William S.
Oakley will have charge of the deco
rations, and will appoint his helpers
later.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25

Mother; You say YOU have been 10
Sunday School, yet ! can smell fish
on your hands. Explain please.
Johnnie: We'll, here's the Sunday
School paper, mom, and there, right
on the back page. IS the story OF
Jonah and the whale
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25

THAT last girl Joe danced with
took his breath away"
DO tell"
yep, she lifted his flask out of his
hip pocket"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25

Daddy has promised to pay all the
expenses of our honeymoon trip"
That's splendid Wen never come
back"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25

The Office Namp Asks.

If there isn't any similarity between
married life and prize hghting-why
do they call the fellow who hears
divorce proceedings a ~refereeg
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25

Daughter: 1.-THE preacher just phon-
ed and said he was coming to call this
afternoon"
Mother: "Graciousi We must make
a good impression. Give the baby the
hymn-book to play with"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
Can You Beat It?

A young man in the East held for
murder of his parents, pleaded for
mercy on the ground that he was an
orphan.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
ROSARY EUcHRE.

The Rosary Society of st. Peters
Church will hold a public Euehre on
Thursday evening, at $50 o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25

what kind of birds are most fire.
quently kept in captivity"
"Jail-birds,s volunteered Tommy.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25

one test of tact is the ability to
laugh at a story and pretend you nev
err heard it before.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-09-08
FAIR ENOUGH

''The boss told me to tell you he
wasn't in" said the office Boy.
Ar right" replied the collector,
go Jack and tell him that I said
wouldn't wait to catch him in the
hall as he comes out"
CONFIRMED LOSER
Confused passenger Enormously
fumbling through his pockets.)
I'm afraid I've lost my ticket.
Irate Conductor: Why man, alive
your foolish. You couldn't lose a
ticket a yard long
C. p The hell / couldn't. You
don't know me. | lost bass drum
once.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-09-08

Why not arrange to combine life"
and "coIlege"i Spend fvo weeks in
the classroom and FIVE weeks in a shop
or Office or on a farm7 Listen to lee
lures on sociology and economics and
then 80 into a steel works or motor
factory and become a part Of the stun
OF which these studies are made7
Study business administration and
then clerk In some store. or run your
own little shop on the college camDusf
Study biology and physiology and
physics and then 80 70 work tending
cattle and raising corn7 Study Eng.
fish and history and psychology and
get Job somewhere teaching SCHOOL,
This ia the Antioch idea. or as any
rate part Of IL, and II has been In
practice nj tho Ohio college since the
beginning Of the present college year,
writes Arthur Ruhl In tho New Repub-
lican. by putting two students on each
outside job and thus dividing the col
lege into two groups which alternate
their classroom and outside work the
on side employers get continuous serv-
Ice and students can earn NJ least part
OF their way rs they so along.