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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
Amendment Affects
Former Service Men
Congressman Bacharach Directs
Attention to Act of Congress
of March Fourth.

Congressman Isaac Bacharach is
directing attention of former service
men to the Act passed by Congress on
March 4th, amending the War Risk
Insurance Act. with respect to the
granting of compensation in certain
cases and the reinstatement OF insur-
ance policies. He says:
The particular amendment TO
which l desire to call special atten-
ton is one which applies TO those
cases where the ex-seryice man is
suffering from neuropsychiatric (ner-
vous) or tubercular diseases.
Under the original Act unless one
suffering from either of the above
mentioned disabilities applied for
compensation within the period OF
two a following his or separation
from the military or naval service, ii
was necessary for the applicant or
claimant to prove that the disability
was of service origin. The amended
law extends this time to a period OF
three years and it also strikes out the
word pulmonary, so as TO cover all
manner of tubercular diseases.
$50 that, in the amended Act, all
persons suffering from neu~ropsychiat'
rio or tubercular diseases, who apply
for compensation within three years
from date of discharge. and who have
been examined by a medical officer OF
the Bureau or a legally qualified ply
stefan and found to be suffering from
a disability due to those diseases OF
more than 10 per cent. degree, are
presumed to have contracted the dis.
ease in the service and are therefore
entitled to compensation without fur
Their proof.
ANY person whose case comes
within the provision of this amend
ment and who has been denied com
pensation heretofore, should immedi
ately apply to the District Office ask
ing that his or her case be re-openeo
and considered under the provision Of
Section 2 of the Act of March 4th.
anyone desiring any further infor'
nation with respect to the amend
ments covered in the Act of March
4th. If they will let me hear from
them. l shall be very glad to answer
their inquiry and to give them every
assistance possible in having theli
claims adjusted. Any inquiries ad
dressed to me should give the full
name of the claimant and the compen
cation or insurance number"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
LAND BOUGHT
TO WIDEN ROAD
Freebolders Authorize Expendi-
ture of $20,5OO to Enlarge
Absecon Boulevard.
DRAINAGE FOR SHORE ROAD

In preparation for the widening OF
the Absecon-Atlantic City Boulevard
the Board of Fr~eeholders, at the
March meeting, authorized the pur-
chase of the necessary land at a cosi
of $20,500. County Engineer Nelson
presented plans for the widening and
improvement of the Absecon intersec
ton of the Shore road, New York bou
levard, White Horse Pike and Mead
ow boulevard, and the plans were ap
proved by the Freeholders.
The superintendent of the Asylum
and Almshouse were ordered bonded
in the amount. of $4,000 each.
Final plans for the better drainage
of the Shore road at Mortified were
adopted and the Road Supervisor was
authorized to proceed with the work
Henry S. Kraus was awarded the
contract for installing a modern ven
tilating system in the two court rooms
at the Court House on his low bid O.
S2,99S. Other bids were: John H
Moore, S9,S42; Edward A. Yeutter
1920.
Carney Motor Sales Co. was award
ed the contract for furnishing {
Haynes open roadster for the County
Engineer on their bid of $3.50.
The County Engineer was authoriz
ed to arrange for inspection of mate
rails used on the Egg Harbor City ant
Buena Vista Township paving work.
Permission was given for the laying
of a gas main across the thoroughfart
at Albany avenue bridge.
The Probation Officer was authoriz
ed to employ an additional clerk, tt
meet the demands of increased worl
in his office, at a salary of 500 {
month.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
cHILDREN's CHURCH STARTS.

Gracious times were in evidence at
st. Johns Methodist Protestant church
Rev. George w. Toms, Jr., Pastor, all
day ON Sunday. Goodly numbers were
in attendance at all services, and en-
tered heartily into the services of the
day. A new feature was inaugurated,
in the afternoon, when the Pastor
started a "Children's Church." A
splendid lot of boys and girls were on
hand, to attend this service, and lis
tened attentively to the object talk by
Rev. Toms. 1t is planned to continue
this each Sunday at 2 o'clock.
After the evening service, three auto
loads from the Church went down to
the Palestine Church at S~cullville, to
assist in revival services there. 1t
was an old-fashioned revival meeting,
with shoutings and singing as sinners
came home. A number were found at
the altar for salvation. AS there were
a number still seeking, it was decided
to continue the meetings a few nights
longer. Rev. Fred Parsels and Elwood
Weeks, ST., have been assisting in the
work there.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
RECEIVER ASKED
FOR CONCRETE co.
Mrs. Sarah Hayes Wants Court of
Chancery to Review Acts of
Products Concern.
HEARING ON MARCH 9th.


Charging fraud and mismanagement
in the affairs OF the Pleasantville Con
crete Products Company. Mrs. Sarah
MeAllister Hayes, a stakeholder, has
applied 10 the Court OF Chancery for
a receiver. A rule TO show aust was
granted by Vice-Chancellor Ingersoll,
returnable on March q. at the Chan
Gerry Chambers m Atlantic City.
Mrs. Hayes declares the only cash
paid for capital stock OF the company
was paid by her-S26, 000-for which
she received 260 shares, without yot-
ing power. She says that 300 shares
OF common stock was issued Decem-
Der 81 to Mrs. A. J.. Milliken, for
which nothing has been paid TO the
company. and that the voting power
OF the corporation is held by the com
mon stockholders.
A crop of tomatoes figures promi-
nently in the action. Mrs. Hayes
charges that Leroy Adams, of Pleas
antville, sold to Mr.. Milliken his
crop of tomatoes and received in pay
ment ten shares of preferred capital
stock; that the company has not been
paid for this stock and that Milliken
sold the tomatoes, "~fraudulently con-
yerting the amount received for the
produce TO his own use 1t is also
asserted that a Mr.. King received ten
shares for portable buildings. Mill
ken, although president of the compa-
ny, owns no shares of stock, it is said.
Other charges made by Mrs. Hayes
are that the house and lot bought by
the company are worth not more than
s15,0 600, while Milliken has fraudulent
ly represented them to be worth S32.-
900, athe books of account being frau
dulently manipulated to show this"
That the books Of account repre-
semitic cempans Is he7zg indebte1 70
Mrs. Milliken for $6.G76.S5, or which
5 5000 is for organization expenses,
whereas the company was not orga-
nized by Mrs. Milliken, nor is it In
debted to her, but said entries were
made in the books of account OF the
company in order to defraud the COM
pany."
On October 8, 1922, petitioner as
serts she endorsed the company's note
for $4,000, later endorsing a renewal,
and that no payment has been made
on this note and that the company
cannot pay the note when due.
On October Is, Mrs. Hayes declares
she advanced TO Milliken $1,000 TO be
used to purchase an option on land
along the railroad tracks and owned
by Theodore Adams, but that the mon
ey was never so used and never re-
turned to her.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
Prosecutor RepettO
Takes Oath Monday
Assistant Prosecutor Herbert X.
VOORHEES, Retained for Time
Policy Outlined.

Hon. Louis A. kepeJIo, former Dist
riot Court Judge of Atlantic County,
is now Prosecutor of the Pleas, hav-
ing taken the oath of office on Mon
day before Common Pleas Judge Will
lam H. Smathers, in the presence OF a
number of friends and officials. For
the present the new Prosecutor will
retain Assistant Prosecutor Herbert
R. Voorhees, in Office. The office of
Prosecutor will be removed from the
Guarantee Trust Building, probably to
the Chelsea National Bank Building.
In taking office Prosecutor Repetto
issued the following statement:
Persons of la~-breaking tenden-
cies, especially those who try to make
a living. out of it, will not find fertile
pastures in this city.
81 know that certain persons, gam
blers for instance, will try to pitch
their tents within our gates and trust
to luck in the hope that the new Pros
ecutor will be less inclined to inter
fere with their Illicit trade than his
predecessor. That always happens
with a change of Prosecutors in this
county, because, I suppose, of the fact
that here is located the greatest ma
tional playground. The theory of the
l~aw-breakers who make a business OF
law-breaking is that there should be
more of what they call ~liberality'
here, and some of them try to force
their ideas on the community. Those
people will only be wasting their time
coming to Atlantic City.
Organized vice of all kinds will be
combatted without compromise. No
favoritism will be shown. We want
the world to respect Atlantic City as
a law-abiding community. The Prose
cutor's office will be run without fav-
oritism or fads. We will have just a
plain, everyday, practical office with
out innovations. The policy will be to
prosecute and not to p~ersecute."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
Inoculated Sulphur
Will Control Scurf
Used Effectively on Sweet Pota-
toes - Chemical Has Had
Rapid Rise to Fame.

MANY farmers know that they can
control Irish potato scab with lnocu-
lated Sulphur. The same material Is
now being used effectively in controll-
ing the scurf on sweet potatoes.
Perhaps no one of the many chemi'
Gals that find usage in agriculture has
ENJOYED a more rapid rise to fame
than has sulphur. Particularly from
the standpoint of its use in soil appli
cation is this true.
The practical and experimental
work with this element car be rough
" divided along the following general
lines. First, as a means OF rendering
the PHOSPHORUS of raw rock phos-
phate for plant growth. Second, as
control for the common scab OF lr1sf
potatoes. Third, the control OF sour
of sweet potatoes. Fourth, the controI
of nematodes and other insect pests
of the soil has in many instances beer
accomplished through the use of lnoe
ulated Sulphur; and lastly, many
types of alkaline soils have been i'm
proved physically as well as neutra
lized chemically, thus making then
productive. Many other agriculture
uses of minor importance have alsC
received attention.
One of the lines that very early
gave pleasing promise was the eontro
of sweet potato scurf. Within tht
very short space of four or five years
the use of Inoeulated Sulphur il
sweet potato growing has become ar
accepted practice in the big produe
ing sections of New Jersey.
This disease is caused by a specific
Observation-Disclosures infuscans. Ac
cording to the publications OF the Blu
reau of Plant Industry ii occurs II
practically all the Atlantic Coast
States south of New York, in severa.
of the middle western states, IS vel
as New Mexico and California. The
extent of the infection is quite varia
Bile, ranging all the way from n pei
cent to as high as n~inety-f1ve per cent
Scurf occur as small, circular, moist
brownish spots on all underground
parts of the sweet potato. The pota
toes are rendered unsightly, and es
pecially on the light skinned varieties
are these discoleratiens very objee.
tionable. The Jersey Red potato
when severely affected becomes en-
tirely blackened. The fungus attacks
the young shoots. preventing theil
usual development. The main stem
Concluded on Page 80
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
CAPE MAY LOSES
TO LOCAL TEAM
While Boys Team Was Beaten,
Girls of Coast Resort Win
By Score of 64-16.
RUSSO WAS STAR PERFORMER.

The boys of Cape May High School
cannot play basketball equal to the
girls, evidently, for they were beaten
last Friday night by the five Of Pleas
antville High School by a score OF
1875 on their home courts. At the
same time the girls team OF Cape May
administered a crushing defeat to the
girls of Pleasantville, with a score of
64-16. Capes May girls victory was
due to the brilliant playing Of Miss
Rebecca Reeves, who scored AZ of the
ga points made. She had twenty-five
field goals to her credit, three more
than a worlds record accomplished a
week previous by her.
For the boys team, Russo was the
star performer. He landed rs points
of the score of AZ. Time and again
did he break through the shore lads
defence, then pass the oval back to
Borden Painter or OFT, who arched it
in with ease 1t was a great night for
Pleasantville.
The Maroon and White had little
trouble running up a 81 to Is score in
the opening twenty minutes. Cherry
one. of the Cape May High School
forwards, was held without a single
field toss, while Captain Oscar Tenne
baum, the wiry Cape May High School
leader, had to be content with one
basket, so close and thorough was the
invaders defense.
Sol Needles came through when the
Capes needed him, but he couldn'f
duplicate Russo's feat and carry the
Capes to victory single-handed. HI
was credited with a quartette of bas
\ kefs
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
.FREPO OIL CO.
HOLDS MEETING
Many Local People Hold Stock
In Concern Drilling for Oil
Out in Wyoming.
DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED

The Frepo Oil and Development
Company, in which many local people
have invested a considerable amount
OF money, held its annual meeting in
Odd Fellows Hall, Atlantic City, last
Saturday at noon. The following
were elected as directors for the en-
suing year: William E. Wright. Philip
G. Smallwood, j. w. Rice, John NJ.
Bewley, E. F. Jummel, A. ]. Leppert,
DR.. L. H. Bewley, Nelson G. Holmes,
R. w. Mixner. F. j. Poth, Walter
Bateman, F. G. Cassler, G. E. Yeiter.
The Directors will elect officers again,
as follows: President, William E.
Wright; Viee-President, Philip G.
smallwood; Secretary, J.. ". Rice;
Treasurer, John NJ. Bewley.
There was considerable discussion
over the policy of the company at the
meeting, and the officers explained
their operations and difficulties which
had been encountered since ~organiza-
ton in March of 1920. This company
has a tract of 1860 acres in Wyoming
on which it is engaged in drilling an
oil well. When the company started
many mainland people invested in it,
The procedure was a little different
from the ordinary oil company. In
stead of subscribing for stock outright
each investor was required to pur-
chase acreage in plots of ten or more
acres, at the price of $50 per acre.
Then 300 shares of stock was issued
for each ten acres owned. In the
event of striking oil the land owners
will receive a royalty of ~one-eighth of
all oil produced on the land they hold
a deed for, in addition to sharing
equally in the net proceeds of the
company.
Many difficulties were met in drill
ing, such as parted casing, crooked
hole, etc. The sum of 100000 has al
ready been expended and il will re
quire another &c. 900 to complete the
well now drilling. If it strikes oil
there will be a lot of money coming to
the landowners. If it fails to produce
there is yet coal and mica on the land
which would yield a good income
when the mineral deposits are fully
developed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
ST. JOHNS LADIES' AID.

The Ladies' Aid of St. Johns Meth
odist Protestant Chuhch has a busy
lot of people these days. They are
quilting every Thursday, meeting all
day for that purpose, as they have SO
many quilts to do. The society is re-
ceiving new members right along,
which is very gratifying to its presi-
dent. Mrs. George w. Toms, Jr., and
the affairs of the society are going
along well. The weekday meetings
are a source of much enjoyment to all
who attend, and the fellowhip there
is very delightful. The ladies' look
after the parsonage needs, and a short
time ago they had thai building re-
shingled. A few days ago. they in
stalled a fine Davenport in the parson-
age, which adds to its attractiyeness.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
MANY CHANGES
BY CONFERENCE
Several Local Pastors Moved
Who Expected to Return
for Another Year.
HICKS GOES TO CAMDEN

When the appointments of pastors
was announced by the NJ. E. Confer
ence, at Asbury Park, on Monday af-
ternoon, it was found hat the usual
proceeding had happened and that
many ministers who expected to re-
turn to old charges, where the con
gregations had asked for them again,
were given new assignments for this
year. There were three surprises in
this locality.
Rev. Thomas H. Hicks, pastor at
Salem, was expected to return, but he
and Rev. S. M. Vansant, of Paulsboro,
was sent to Salem.
Rev. William H. Libe, who fully ex-
pected to return to Central Church, at
Linwood, was SEM to Mauricetown
and W. A. Burch, of Thorofare, was
transferred to Central Church, which
also includes the charge at Bethel,
Sea View.
Rev. John w. Wainwright, of Alb
secon Church, who was requested by
the congregation to return, vas sent
to Toms River, while Rev. c. K. Dilks,
of Camden, was assigned to Absecon
Wesley Church, of this City, will
again have Rev. Walter L. Shaw and
Bethany will again have Rev. Louis
D. Champion. The new Mortified
Church will have Rev. F. C. Hardy,
who will also have charge Of the
church at Margate City. Rev. A. H,
Burr was returned to the English
Creek Church.
Rev. Herbert J. Betting, n of the
younger ministers of the Conference
is now District Superintendent of the
Bridgeton District, succeeding District
Superintendent Rev. Alfred Wagg
who was transferred to the New
Brunswick District, succeeding Rev.
James D. Bills( who resigned District
Superintendent because of illness)
District Superintendent Betting is
well known here, as he was pastor OF
Salem Church when the new edifice
was erected there. He then went tc
Central Church, in Atlantic City, and
later to State Street Church, Camden
Rev. Alexander Corson still remains
as District Superintendent of the
Camden District, which includes this
city and adjacent territory.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
EASTER cANTATA.

A cantata, 1.-THE Cruciixion," by Sir
John Stainer, will be rendered by the
double quartette of the First Presby-
terrain Church on Wednesday evening,
March 28th, at 8 O'Clock. The mem
bers are working very hard to make
this a notable event.
The quartette is composed of the
following talented singers: Sopranos,
Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Macmillan; altos,
Mrs. Lewis Lake, Miss R%alston; ten
ors. Mr.. Mitchell, Mr.. Lewis Lake;
bassos, Mr.. Wilmer Burgey, Mr.. E. L.
Knott.
They have as instructor, Professor
Henry Quincy, of Philadelphia, who
is head of the Vocal Department of
Temple University, and soloist at Cal
vary Methodist Church, Philadelphia.
He is giving his time free of charge
to the church and working hard to
make this cantata a huge success.
This is the first time that "The
Crucifxion" has been rendered in
Pleasantville, and those who do not
attend will be missing some wonder
full singing.
No admission. Silver offering.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
ANNUAL MISSIONARY MEETING.

The annual. meeting of the Eastern
Branch of the Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society, of the Eastern Con
ference of the Methodist Protestant
Church, will be held in st. Johns NJ.
P. Church, Rev. George w. Toms, Jr.,,
Pastor, OF this city, on Wednesday,
April 4.
Plans are being worked out by the
Society of st. Johns Church, Mrs. G..
w. Toms, Jr., President, for the enter
tainment Of the large number of visit
ors who will be present. From the
outlook, there will probably be over a
hundred delegates attend.
Mrs. w. e. Pettet, President of the
Eastern Branch, and Mrs. George w.
Toms, Jr, are the program committee,
and a splendid program, with morn
ing, afternoon and evening sessions is
anticipated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21

An informal reception and dance
was given by Mrs. Lydia Candy last
wednesday evening at her new cot.
taee. "a w. Decatur avenue. where
she is now conducting a boarding
house. Following a social time and
dancing. refreshments yer served in
the dining room, which was elaborate.
lv decorated in pink and white. The
guests included Hiss Alice Parker
Miss Sara VanGilder. Miss Laura
smith. Miss Helen Smith, Miss Nancy
Miller. Miss Mabel Frederick, Mr.. vii
liam H. Biddle, Mr.. Louis Frederick
Mr.. Eugene Frederick, Mr.. Samuel
Frederick and others.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
SPEED LAW IS
PASSED AGAIN
Twelve Vile Limit Set for Trains
By New Ordinance Now
Technically Correct.
PECK WANTS A POLICEMAN

On Monday night Council again
passed the twelve mile an hour train
ordinance on third reading. This new
ordinance was passed because il was
feared the first ordinance might Dot
be technically correct. The new law
will be signed by Mayor Jackson and
win become effective after publica-
ton.
The ordinance relating 10 taxes for
this year was introduced and passed
first and second reading. It provides
as follows. For budget appropriations.
95,157.S0: for school purposes, s73,-
1918, which with Surplus Revenue
Of $4,000 and Miscellaneous Revenue
Of s22.120. makes a total OF s200,432.-
9s.
An ordinance to vaeate a strip OF
land, 10 feet by $50 feet, at Franklin
avenue and Railroad avenue, passed
first and second readings.
Councilman Peck introduced a Teso-
luton to have John Gibson, a coloTed
man. appointed a special policeman
for six months at a salary of 800 a
month. He and Councilman WINS vot-
ed for this resolution, and the other
councilmen voted against It.
Councilman Stephenson introduced
a resolution appropriating the sum Of
SIS each for advertising in the Easter
editions OF The Pleasantyille Press.
Atlantic City Daily Press and Gazette
Review. This resolution passed.
Councilman Peck called for the
third reading of the Park avenue drai-
mage ordinance, which reached second
reading last fall. He was informed
by City Solicitor Champion that the
ordinance would have TO be advertised
first, before it could be acted upon on
third reading. Councilman Stephen
son said while he favored the con-
struction Of this drainage system, yet
he thought II best TO hold off until
inquiry was made into the financial
condition of the city as to whether or
not bonds could be issued. The mat
ter rested there.
A new so watt light vas ordered
installed at Oneida and ellsworth
venues Councilman Stephenson
moved that the City Engineer inquire
into the cost of additional property
needed to open Oakland avenue to the
Shore road and report back 10 Coun-
ell as to the cost.
Bids for sidewalk and curbing work
we're 70 be resolved but 1hereA are
only two bids Ibu1fsitd. and Ees
not accompanied by q certified check.
The City Clerk was ordered TO read
vertise for bids to be opened at the
next regular meeting of Council, on
Monday evening, Aprn End