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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
Teachers Are Given
Increase In Salary
Board of Education Raises Each
Instructor $1OO-Vote to
Erect New School.

At the meeting of the Board OF Ed
ucation held on Wednesday night, the
Board voted TO grant an increase in
salary amounting TO 500 a year to
every teacher employed in the schools
of the city. The teachers requested
this action several weeks ago, and the
Board has acted on the matter as
speedily as could be done, after inqui-
~ into the financial condition for the
present school year.
The Board also voted for the cree
ton of a new four room, bungalow
type, school building on the site of
the present Leeds avenue school, This
building win be erected as soon as
the Board Of School Estimates has
provided for the cost. which is esti-
mated to be about $4,000. This will
include tearing down the present
structure and providing the necessary
furnishings for the new building. It
is understood that the Legislature
this year passed an amendment 10 the
prior bonding capacity law. which will
permit of additional money being rails
ed for school purposes and enable
City Council 10 raise this money on a
bond issue. It IS quite likely that the
work will be undertaken soon after
the close of school this spring.
The transfer of pupils to the new
Decatur avenue school will take place
late in May, according TO present
plans. The transfer will be made late
enough in this present school term so
as not to interfere with the grade
work of the pupils to be transferred.
The present plans are to have the
pupils enrolled at Decatur avenue
about the end OF this term, so that
they will be ready to start the fall
term without any interruption 10 their
studies according to their grades.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
REV. R. A. ELW0OD
TO SPEAK SUNDAY
"What America Needs" VIII be
Subject of Boardwalk Pastor
at Special Service.
PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND.

In the Pleasantville High School
auditorium on Sunday afternoon, at
O'Clock. Rev. Robert 4 Elwood will
give his famous address on "Wha
America Needs The other day two
representative men Of our country
spoke on a part OF this great subject.
President Warren G.. Harding asked
for a larger vision of sustained open
heartedness towards the pressing
problems we are facing at this pres
ent j%uncture.
A voice of industry spoke from the
business end of Americas needs,
Charles N. Schwab, Of Pittsburgh.
DR.. Elwood is, in a peculiar sense,
fitted 10 bring the message OF the day.
This Fall and Winter he has trayersed
from New Jersey to California. He
has visited North and South. In his
travels he has met every type of
thinking and n~on-thinking American.
He has personally seen things with
his own eyes,. as well as hearing the
opinions and experiences of men and
women everywhere. With the very
latest information, with keen insight
and understanding of men, movements
and things, the Boardwalk Preacher
will have something to give to his
audience that faces him on Sunday
afternoon.
The Mainland Ministerial Union in
vftes every mar and woman boy and
girl to hear for themselves What
America Needs"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
CHEN CHAUD TO
Be REPRODUCED
Musical Revue to be Shown in
Nearby Towns Early in May
Two Performances Here.
"AMERlcAN LEGION sUNDAY.n

! Sunday, throughout the United
States, will be known as American
Legion Sunday TO all members of
that organization. On thai day every
Legion Post win attend divine service
and in every town ministers will be
requested to preach sermons appropri-
ate 10 Legion day. In Pleasantyille,
Mainland Post will attend service Sun
day morning at the First Presbyterian
Church, where a special sermon will
be preached to them by Rev. Thomas
NJ. Simanton. Members Of the Post
are requested to meet at Legion Hall
at ten o'clock to march in a body to
the church.
The Atlantic County Convention
will hold a meeting in Mainland Post
Hall on Thursday night, to consider
matters of Importance to the several
County Posts. Mainland Post has a
committee at work to provide enter
tainment for the visitors.
1t has been decided, because of ma
ny requests, to again produce the
musical revue, Chen Chaud, in Pleas
antville, two nights. The show is also
to Be pfoduc6d IN several towns in
Atlantic. Cape May, Cumberland and
Ocean counties. The exact dates for
the reproduction have not been set,
but it will be early in May.
Mainland Post is arranging for a
benefit dance to be held at IN early
date. This dance will be for a very
worthy cause. The time for holding
the benefit and the place will be an
nounced in another week. Miss Jean
- ~ 1900 1pI- xn1@ RIO n
jured while at a rehearsal for the
musical revue, is still in the Atlantic
City Hospital, and it is reported that
she will undergo an operation in a
few days for the injury to her knee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
SHORE CITIES
IN CONFERENCE
Chambers of Commerce in Joint
Session to Discuss PossibiIi-
ties for New Road.
COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED

For the first time since joint meet
ings have been held by Chambers CT
Commerce Of mainland towns, in the
interest Of a new boulevard between
Absecon and Somers Point, all The
towns along the route were represent
ed on Wednesday night, at the meet
ing held in the City Hall here. Lin
wood Chamber of Commerce, recently
r-eorganized, headed by Probation Off
Ger Henry S. Soul, sent a large dele
CATION, and Mortified, while having
no Chamber at present, was well rep
resented. As usual Absecon, Pleas
antville and Somers Point had large
representation at the meeting.
Many property owners along the
proposed route OF the new bayside
boulevard attended this meeting and
spoke in favor Of granting a right Of
way to the County for such a road.
The Ryons, Of Pleasantville. according
to Arthur P. Ryon, who spoke at the
meeting, are favorable. So is John A.
Ireland and Horace Ireland, of Lin
wood, as well as officials Of both the
Atlantic City Country Club. of North
field, and the Linwood Country Club.
These, with those who have hereto
fore spoken in favor Of the road. con
stitute the great majority Of property
owners through whose property the
road would pass.
Some Of the Linwood delegation
favored a road running back of the
Shore Fast Line, instead OF one along
the bay front, being a continuation OF
New road. This point war argued
from various standpoin1s, and the ma
jority were in favor Of a road that
would skirt the bayshore.
A motion prevailed that all commit
tees heretofore appointed should be
discharged and a new committee OF
five, including one representative from
each municipality, be appointed for
the purpose of %furthering the interest
already created for the construction of
a bayside boulevard. This committee
will render a report at a meeting TO
be held by the representatives of the
five municipalities, in the Pleasant
vile City Hall, on the evening OF
Wednesday, May 18th.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
SALEM CHURCH NOTES.

The Improvements being made in
the recreation room will add much 10
its comfort and attractiveness.
The new singing books, generously
provided by the Mems Club, were used
for the first time last Sunday night.
The gift is much appreciated b. the
congregation. a chorus OF the Mems
Club viii assist at the Sunday night
service in the near future.
The First Quarterly Conference will
be held Friday evening, April ., Rev.
Alex. Corson. D. D., District Superin-
tendent, presiding.
Holy Communion viii be admins
tered and new members received Sun
day morning. May 5. Those desiring
to unite with the church by letter or
on profession Of faith will please noti-
fy the pastor, who viii be glad 10 call.
The rite of Christian baptism will
also be administered to children pre-
scented at that time by their parents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
SIGNS AGAIN
START FIGHT
Linwood Council Orders Remov-
al of Advertising Signs Locat-
ed on Town Property.
nEEn 0plEpEn PETII1NEn
DEED ORDERED RETURNED

Another fight, caused by advertising
signs, has been started. This time it
is the Borough OF Linwood that is en-
gagged in a contest with the sign com
panies. At a meeting of the Borough
Council, held On Monday night, it was
brought to the attention OF Council
men that some signs were located on
property said to belong to the Bor-
ough. The signs are said to be locat-
ed too close to the Shore road, so that
views of vehicle drivers are interfered
with. Action was taken to have the
Signs removed and the Borough Clerk
was instructed to notify the sign com
panies of the action taken by Council.
After considerable discussion a
deed for a strip of property, located
near the Linwood Country Club, was
ordered returned to Harry Godshall
and Helen Godshall. They desire to
dedicate the strip of land to the Bor-
ough, but Council instructed the Clerk
to notify them that the Borough would
not accept the deed for the property
until it had been properly g%raveled
and graded.
Several maps now said to be in the
possession of Samuel j.. Clark, which
are the property or the Borough, were
ordered placed in the hands of Coun-
Gil, so that they can be transferred to
the present City Engineer. The Bor-
ough Clerk was instructed to notify
Clark.o Councils action in the mat
ter.
Council received q communication
from a number of taxpayers living on
East Seaview avenue, requesting that
the east side of the e be repair
ed. The communication was received
and filed to be taken up at a later
date.
The Borough Engineer was ordered
to give grades on East Seaview ave-
nue. at such times as the Road Com
mittee were ready for such informa-
ton.
Council granted the use of Borough
Hall to the Linwood Chamber of Com
merce, for a meeting to be held on
Tuesday night.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21

P. H. S. defeated Middle H. S. at
Cape May Court House on Wednes-
day. 8-5. English won his third
straight game of the season for P. II.
s., holding the Cape May County boys
in the hollow of his hand throughout
the entire game. In the first and
third innings, English retired the side
via the strike-out route. In all. eleven
batsmen breezed. English was aided
In his work by the snappy work Of
Russo behind the bat and the timely
hitting and fielding OF Clark, Newman
and Ware. Clark had a perfect day
at bat, getting three hits and two
passes in his five trips to the plate.
Rose and Doebler hit well for Middle
H. s.. and the leaders of the Cape
May County League played good base
ball throughout the nine innings of
play.
P. H. s. will endeavor o win their
fourth straight game Of the season
today, when she will cross bats with
Cape May H. S. at Cape May.
The box score:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
REVEALS CONTINUE.

Very gracious times arc being had
at the ~reyivals al ST. Johns Methodist
Protestant Church, which are stiIl
going on. Goodly numbers have been
in attendance. and great interest IS
manifested. During the week a num-
Der OF ministers have been helping. as
well as friends have come IN 10 help.
Very helpful messages were brought
BY the various speakers. Rev R. B
Nahoney spoke on Tuesday evening,
Rev. E. Z. \. Cairns on Wednesday.
Rev. J. I. X. Macleod os Thursday
Tonight friday is Young Peoples
Night. and the speaker will be Rev.
". E. Pettet. A cordial invitation is
extended 10 all young people TO attend
tonight. as well as 10 any others, Old
or Young. who wish Il attend.
The meetings viii continue during
the coming week. The pastor, Rev.
George W. Toms. Jr, will speak on
Sunday evening: Rev. Murray Hamil-
ton, Monday; Rev. George .. Jones
Tuesday: Rev. George ". Mathis,
Wednesday: Rev. B. F. Buck. Thurs
day; Rev. A. H. Burr, on Friday.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
WILDWOOD

The pitching of English, who allow
ed only n hit in the five innings he
twirled, and with the game safely
slowed away, 12-2, McGeary relieved
English in the Sth. MeGeary got them
the Sth inning in fine shape. Howev-
er, he was found in the ninth for sew
en- long hits. The score ros to 12-S.
Wildwood H. S. tallying six earned
runs in the NINTH Roser, Newman
and Jones hit well for P. H. S. while
Garrison, Rigor and Taylor batted
we'll for w. H. S. The work of the P
H. S. infield was almost perfect, sew
eral fast fielding plays being pulled
off by the Maroon and White baseball
players. Wildwood H. S. batted well
against Robinson and McGeary, but
the infeld work of the visitors was
not as good as that of P. H. S. The
score:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
NEW STATIONERY STORE.

Mrs. Amy A. Riley and Mr.. Charles
Penhallow were in New York, Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday of this
week, purchasing goods for Pleasant
yille's new stationery store, which the
Penhallow Press is opening on South
Main street, adjoining the Gas Com
pany Office. This enterprising firm
expects TO carry a full assortment of
office supplies; Eaton, Crane and
Pixies famous Highland Linen, as well
as other fine box paper; Dennison's
goods, including wax sets, favors and
score cards; engraved and hand-paint-
ed Special Occasion" Greeting Cards,
and post cards; one of the interesting
features will be a circulating library
of the newest books, open to anyone
to read on payment of a nominal fee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
P~leasantyille Trap
Shooters In Lead
Kiwanis Members Win in Match
With Teams From Harmon
=. ton and Ocean City.

In a trapshooting contest between
teams from the Kiwanis clubs of this
city, Ocean City and Hammonton, held
at the Crescent Gun Club traps here
on Tuesday, the local Kiwanians were
the victors. With good shooting
weather some good scores were made
by the teams of five men each.
Brownie" Sanders was high gun with
a score of AT out of a possible so.
The scores follow:
Pl%easantville Kiwanis-Sanders, AT;
Resell, 40; W. w. Clark, Al; DR.. Con
over, So; Mclean, So; total, 1873.
Hammonton Kiwanis-Crane, SO; B.
Smith, "A; Cordery, So; Was, "a;
Campanelli, AZ; total, 1914.
Ocean City Kiwanis-Sack, "a; Bur
CESS, 50; Cossaboom, Al; A. L. Smith,
SO; Bryce, 80; total, 1S2.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
FAZIo-PoRTALE.

Mr.. Nick Fazio, well known main
land resident. was united in marriage
on Monday evening TO Miss M~argarita
Portale, of Atlantic City. Following
the wedding a reception was held at
% n. Georgia avenue, and later the
bride and groom and a number OF the
wedding guests came to this city for
another celebration. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fazio are making their residence at
the home of Mr.. Angelo Pizzikitti in
this city.
The reception in Atlantic City and
the one in Pleasantville were featured
by entertainment of the highest order,
and the bride received many valuable
and handsome gifts. for which Mr.. and
Mrs. Fazio desire to thank their
Friends
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
THIRTEEN PEOPLE
In AUTO WRECK
Cars Collide on Meadow Boule.
ward Early Tuesday Morning
Many Are Injured.
DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING.

Thirteen people, several of whom
were residents OF this city, very mar
rowly escaped death early on Tuesday
morning, when two automobiles col
lided on the Albany avenu boulevard
near the second bridge, the scene Of
many previous accidents.
\ They were all taken to the Atlantic
City Hospital in the police patrol and
admitted and the others treated and
allowed to return home. The injured
included:
Joseph Mussaro, 81, of 2510 Arctic
avenue, driver of one machine, deer
cut over forehead and on wrist.
Anthony Pitingo, 10, 35 N. Georgia
avenue, decorations of the upper and
lower lip, forehead and fingers.
Mrs. Anna Senegra, So, of 1906 Arc.
tic avenue, torn muscles across the
forehead, temple and skull. Admitted
in serious condition.
Papalardo Dominick, 81, of 104 S
South Carolina avenue, decorations OF
the right side of scalp, fractured nose
and wrist.
Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, 80, colored
213 Wright street, P~leasantyille, abra-
sions and shock.
Cino Mussano, 80, Of 2510 Arctic
avenue, decorations and contusions OF
the nose.
Lillian Smoot, %, colored, 219
Wright street, Pleasantville, severe
shock and decorations.
Reginald Taylor, SO, colored, of 219
Wright street, Pleasantville, driver OF
the other machine, blood bruises OF
the head and temple, decorations OF
the right ear and knee.
Mrs. Amanda Jones, 35. colored
1880 Ellsworth street, Philadelphia
decorations and burns of the face and
hands.
-Four others who were in the can
driven by M%ussaro, were not treated
at the hospital, but believed to have
had their injuries dressed by private
physicians.
According to a statement made tc
the police by one of the occupants Oh
the machine driven by Mussaro, the
lights of the other car, which was pro
ceeding in the direction of Pleasant
Vile, blinded the driver as they reach
ed the second bridge and caused the
collision. Those in the machine dr1Y
en- by Taylor state that the white par
ty were travelling at an excessive rate
of speed and e~ndeavored to pass an
other machine on its way to Atlantic
City and in so doing ran right into
the Ford, occupied by the coloreo
passengers.
Detectives Taylor and Bunting were
assigned to the ase and are mvest1
oatinp the pause. but so far have nOl
determined who was to blame.
With the exception of Mrs. Anna
Senegra, whose condition is serious
the remainder of the injured persons
are reported as much improved.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
BODY
RE -ORGANIZED
Chamber of Commerce Again
Starts Activities After Lapse
of Many Months.
ScULL IS AGAIN PRESIDENT

After many months Of inactivity the
Linwood Chamber OF Commerce was
recognized Tuesday evening. when a
meeting took place in the Borough
Hall. Henry S. scull. well known
throughout Atlantic County as proba-
ton officer, was elected president.
Other officers elected were Otto J.
Somers, first yice-president; Isaiah N.
Prickett, second vice-president; John
S. ireland, treasurer; Horace Ireland,
William Reinsler, William Bell, Lin
fred Haines and jeremiah Robinson,
trustees. The election of a secretary
was held over until the next meeting,
which will be held in the Borough
Hall next Tuesday evening. F. l..
Jones, former secretary, will serve
until his successor is chosen.
A motion was carried that the pres
ident appoint a committee of three on
constitution and bylaws, which will
report at the next meeting of the
Chamber. F. L. Jones, George n.
Smith and Robert Webb We're appoint
ed on this committee.
A membership committee Of six was
appointed by the chair. It is compos-
ed of George Collins, Fred. Steelman,
Walter Van SAINT, Linfred Haines, Geo.
Fenton and Harry Pencil.
Exchange members and other com
mittees will be appointed when the
next meeting is held.
An invitation was extended to mem
bers of the Chamber to join with the
Absecon, Somers Point and Pleasant
vile Chambers of Commerce in a
meeting to be held at Pleasantyille on
April 18th. A number of those pres
ent stated they would attend this
meeting.
a discussion of the proposed paral-
lei road and its advantages and disad-
vantages TO the Borough of Linwood.
brought to light that a number of the
members of the new Chamber thought
that a parallel road built on the other
side the west side of the Shore
road, connecting with the New road,
which runs through P~leasantville and
Absecon without a break, would prove
more advantageous than the bay front
highway, which several Chambers of
Commerce are agitating at the present
Tins.
It was reported that the City Coun-
Gil was taking steps to have sidewalks
laid, and that a committee would meet
with a lawyer Monday evening, when
an ordinance would be drafted requir-
ing sidewalks to be installed.
A discussion of better fire protec-
ton brought TO light the need for such
protection here. Both the sidewalk
and fire protection questions will be
among the first matters to be taken
up by the new Chamber.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
il, MRS. MAC MILAN ILL.

Mrs. Alice R. Macmillan, a teacher
at the High School, was taken sudden
ly ill early this week. She was at the
home of Mr.. Ezra Lake until Thurs
day night, when a brother, who came
here from New York, had her remov-
ed to the Atlantic City Hospital. This
week High School pupils substituted
for Mrs. Macmillan, but beginning on
Monday, the classes will be taught by
a substitute teacher, secured by Sup
erintendent Sullivan from the Uniyer-
sity of Pennsylvania until such time
as Mrs. Macmillan cover sufficient
" to resume her duties.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
CARD CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. Charles Buckley entertained
members of her card club, and their
husbands, al her Linwood home, Wed
nesday evening. Cards were enjoyed
and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Har-
~ Davidson and w. d. Dare. Follow
ing a social evening, refreshments
were served.
Those who enjoyed the evening in
cluded DR.. and Mrs. W. j. Hudson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ". Whitman,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Dare, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Davidson, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Heller. MI. and Mrs. Stanley Zippler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Geary, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. A. Gale, Nj. and Mrs. Harry
Helfrich and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Buckley.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
AUTHORS CLUB.

The Authors Club was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Charles Stebbins,
Doughty road, Tuesday afternoon
Following the social time, refresh
ments were enjoyed by those present.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. John G. Thomas, Verona
avenue. next Tuesday afternoon.
Those present included Mrs. l. G.
Adams, Miss Edna Ryon, Mrs. jerry
Carton, Mrs. John Ryon, Mrs. Charles
". Blake, Mrs. Robert J. Race, Mrs.
John G. Thomas and Mrs Charles
Stebbins.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A party was rendered Miss Leona
Adams on Tuesday evening, in honor
of her 18th birthday anniversary. She
received man. beautiful gifts. Pres
ent were: Eva Collins, Dorothy Glen
denning. Eva Lippincott, Ruth Adams,
Virginia Newman, Sara Nelson, Ola
dys Adams, Earl Fields. Walter
Smith. George Miller, Albert Nicker-
SON.. Howard Candy, Mrs. o. Shappell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Adams, Mrs.
NJ. w. Adams, Mrs. Harry Adams. and
Mrs. McKeen. of Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
APPENDICITIS VICTIM.

Harry E. Williams. tax collector Of
Mortified. who resides ar Main and
Franklin avenues. was taken TO the
Atlantic City Hospital. Saturday, and
was operated on for appendicitis. Al
though the operation was regarded As
serious. he is reported TO be doing as
Well as can be expected at the present
time. He is still in the hospital,
where he viii remain for some days
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
CLOVER CLUB.

The Glover Club was delightfully."-
entertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Harry Umbrine. The guests in
cluded Mrs. Frank R~utledge, Mrs. Al
: bert Bossler, Mrs. Joseph B. Thomas,
Mrs. Edward Wells, Mrs. George H.
Adams, Mrs. Frank Boldly of North
field, and others.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
Wildwood II. S.
LUTZ ILL AGAIN.

Michael Lutz, well known citizen
and fireman, has been seriously i'll
again. He but recently recovered
from an attack only t be stricken
again, worse than the first time. AT
last reports, however. he was on the
road to recovery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21

Muggins: "That fellow Talkalot
seems to be a man of considerable
ability, and yet he has never succeed
ed at anything. l wonder Why"
Buggins: 81 suppose it's because he
has spent too much time telling other
people how to do it,"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
PHIL. LODGE.

Phil. Kearney Lodge, K. of p, is
growing rapidly these days. A large
class took the rank of Knight last
Tuesday night, and next Tuesday
night a big class will be given the
First Rank degree.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-21
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