The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-21
ABSECON NEWS

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Rev. Z. M. Munyon, of st. Paul M. Ed
Church, Port Republic, will preach in
the afternoon, and Evangelist Como
yer at night.
Free luncheon will be served in the
chapel, prepared by the ladies of the
Bible Glass and the Ladies' Aid.
Mrs. Garnet Reed had charge of the
League service, Sunday evening. The
study on India was finished, and a new
topic will be taken up.
Fire Company Benefit.
A minstrel show and dance will be
given under the auspices of the Abse-
con Volunteer Fire Co. No. |, Wednes-
day evening. Feb. %, at Lily Lake
Park. The Georgette Minstrel Troupe
is composed of local talent and they
are sacrificing their time and exerting
every effort to make this affair a Won
derful success. Any one wishing TO
promote this cause by selling tickets,
may procure same from Mrs. Frank
Cook. The success of this affair
means better fire protection and a
new Fire House. The price of tickets
is very reasonable, considering the
entertainment and dance, with the
best of music from 8 o'clock until mid
night. Tickets for the affair are fifty
cents each.
Washington Birthday Dance.
A Washington Birthday dance will
be given at Lily Lake Park, Thursday
evening. Favors will be given to ev-
eryone in attendance, appropriate to
the occasion. Prizes will be awarded
for the Lucky Favor dance. Mr.. c. NJ.
Kesler is putting forth every effort to
make it a wonderful success.
Civic Club.
At the meeting of the Civic Club,
held Thursday evening at Mrs. John
Bewley's, the Club went on record
favoring the school authorities using
the dental clinic which is to be estab-
lished in the county. The Board of
Education are giving the matter con-
s~ideration, and it is quite likely a
fund will be created toward helping
maintain the clinic, and a small fee
charged for each child treated.
The public meeting to be held in
the Auditorium of the school the third
Thursday in March, will be in charge
of the chairman, Mrs. Robert A. Ell
wood.
The committee in charge of obtain
ing rubbish ~receptacles reported it
would cost less to nave same made
than to purchase mes ready for use.
It is the intention of this committee
to place these receptacles around the
city in the nea future.
A report was submitted from the
Parent-Teachers Association, held in
Atlantic City, February 3.
The committee in charge of the
Evening of Games, held recently in
the School Auditorium, reported 1874
as the amount cleared. Among those
present were: Mrs. K. L. Babcock,
Mrs. Joseph Waddams, Mrs. Bowen,
Mrs. Geo. B. Conover, Mrs. Robert A.
Elwood, Mrs. Lewis Clark. Mrs. M. M.
Townsend and the hostess, Mrs. John
Bewley.
Collector viii Sit.
For the convenience of residents of
this section having income tax prob
lens, Mr.. Walter j. Roberts. cashier
of the First National Bank, has secur-
ed the service of H. T. Willitts, Depu-
ty Collector, who will be at this bank
all day Wednesday, Feb. 81, to assist
any one with their returns.
Absecon Post Office Hours.
Opens Ills a. M, closes 7.30 p. IN.
Mail received from Philadelphia and
all distant points, SIT a. M, $40 a. m,
$50 p. m. Mail received from Allan
tic City, GIT a. m, 3.42 p. m.
Mail closes for Philadelphia and all
distant points, 6 a. M, 9.20 a. M, $40
p. m. Mail closes for Atlantic City,
9.20 a. m. $40 p. m.
Post Office closed all day Sunday.
ELLEN e. SHOWELL, p. NJ.