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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Sunshine Class
Dimes in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, May 17:-One of
the pleasing events of the week was
the dinner given by the Sunshine
class of the Presbyterian church to
their mothers in the basement of the
church. Mrs. II. A. Tappan is the
teacher of the class and the girls,
though many of them are now mar
ried, are all deeply interested and
scatter sunshine" in the path of
many, particularly those who are i'll.
The tables were arranged most
tastefully, the class colors, blue and
gold, being used in the decorations
and for the favors each mother re-
ceived a bud vase with a yellow
daisy as a favor, also a yellow crepe
paper basket was at each place.
Mrs. II. ]. Baker, Jr., the presi-
dent of the class. gave greetings and
welcomed the mothers. Mrs. H. A.
Tappan sang Motherhood" This
was followed by a reading by Mrs.
William Rowe, My Mothers Brace
let" Miss Edith Baker recited THE
Knights Toast" Then the class song
was sung.
Miss Edith Kightlinger was then
presented with a dozen and a half
silver spoons in honor of her mar
rage this week and a shower was
given for Miss Madeline Thergeson
who is to be married in the near
future,
Those present were: Mrs. H. ].
Baker, Sr., Mrs. George Brown, Mrs.
John Gardner, Mrs. Therguson, Mrs.
7. A. Leber, Mrs. Anna Levi, Mrs.
Charles Mesick, Mrs. VanSlyck, Mrs.
Kightlinger, MRS. William Rowe
Mrs. Fred Schwenzer. Mrs. Donovan,
Mrs. John Lewis, Mrs. II. j. Baker,
Jr., Miss Edith Baker, Miss Alaida
Van Slyke, Miss Edith Kightlinger,
Miss Emma Rodner. Miss Emma
Jaeger, Miss Emily Lawrence, Miss
Gertrude Berg, Miss Doris Leber,
Miss Margaret Gardner, Miss Made
line Therguson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
PERSONAL

Mrs. Frank Alderman and on, of
Jersey City, are spending a few days
with Mrs. Ackerman's mother, Mrs.
Anna Ludwig. on Market street.
Earl w Anderson, Who underwent
an operation at the city hospital re-
Gently has returned to his home
much improved.
A son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs
Max Gluck of Maple street yester-
day.
Miss Emma Sanford of Broad
street has returned home after
spending a few weeks with friends
in New York.
Miss Hilda Dieterly, of New York
was the guest of friends in this city
yesterday.
Mrs. Joseph Guiffre and children
| Aurora and Samuel, of Washington
street will sail on Saturday for al
extended trip to Italy.
Mrs. Richard Calvin, of Mcclellan
street, is confined to her home with
lulpesss
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
SOUTH AMBOY CHILDREN
HAVE MAY DAY EXERCISES

SOUTH AMBOY, May 17.-Al-
though the weather threatened all
day Yesterday, especially at the time
set for the staging of the May Day
exercises at Stevensdale by the chill
dren of the public schools, neverthe-
less the large group of children oil
the cast, together with their parents
and friends, were on hand early and
the was carried out to the
letter.
The children, clad in harmony
with the occasion, presented a PIC
t~uresque attraction. The duh, DESC
late appearance of Stevensdale was
transformed into one of beauty. Sew
eral hundred children stood by to
watch their classmates perform. me
manner in which the exercises were
carried out reflects greatly on the
teachers.
The program was as follows:
Dance of the Fairies, by children;
Song Plays, by Grades I and Q; Club
Swinging Drill, by Junior Girls;
Drill by. Grades 8 and 6; Folk Dance,
Irish Lit" by Sophomore girls;
Drill. by High School; May Dance by
"Fairies;" Drill, combination wand
and dumb-bell by s and 9 Grades;
Folk Dance, "Ukrainian," by High
school; Formation March and Drill,
by Grade z.
In the high school drill it is in
teresting to note that girls. applied
all that they have had in this work.
The last half If the second group of
exercises was made UP by Miss N.Y.
ra Mills. of the eighth grade. The
entire group was made up by a SEN
ior, Eleanor Rosenfeld. All of the
children of the eighth and ninth
grades we're required to do the same
and these two were selected as the
best and most practical.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
POLICE COURT

Four drunks, arrested in pairs,
were taken into custody by Officers
Carl Monroe. Joseph Gaydos and
Arthur Peterson yesterday afternoon
and last night. Bryan McDonough
and William Mcdonald, employees of
the Lehigh Valley, apprehended by
Officers Monroe and Gaydos were
ined'S15 each, while the am dis
posal was made of the cases of An
thony Kurdis and Joseph Westkofs-
ky, Of Hartford, arrested by Officer
Peterson.
Two Migrants. Lester Voorhees, and
Chester Blue were picked up by Of
fcer William Peterson, early TINS
morning and are being held at mead
quarters, Sergeant John Larson this
morning arrested Jack Rich of Ill
Madison avenue for giving a BAT
check to Herman Musckatzki, of 14s
Madison venue
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
MANY PARENTS VISIT
THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Visit the School Day" at the
grammar school Yesterday proved 20
be a big success, an unusually
LARGO number of parents visiting the
class rooms throughout the after
noon. seeing the children at work
and afterwards viewing the splendid
exhibits of work of the special de-
partments.
Miss Caroline Knmball teacher of
art had a most interesting exhibit
of the work of the pupils. There
were posters block print fancy paper
flowers costume designing interi or
decorating freehand drawing paint
ings and hand made buriap bags.
The manual training department
had a fine display of sewing tables,
radio g ting and many arti-
cles of household furniture.
In the sewing department were
manv dresses that the girls had
made and designed. while in the do
nestle science department there
were exhibits OF 'ellies and canned
fruits After the inspection. the
guests assembled in the teachers
| room. which was attractively deco
! rated with spring nowers for the
occasion. where refreshments oil
home made root beer and assorted
| cookies were served by the girls OF
the industrial class under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Mosher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
bic EXHIBITION
IN HIGH SCHOOL
Fourth Annual Exhibit of Spe'
ciaI Teachers Work Here
Tomorrow

The fourth annual exhibit of the
work of special teachers in the high
school will be held in the high school
building tomorrow from $3.50 o'clock
to 5 o'clock in the afternoon and
from 1880 to 10 o'clock at night.
During the afternoon exhibits will
be shown in drawing and art, dis
playing senior block printed dresses,
hand work, which is done by the
normal preparatory classes; hand
woven rugs, and a fine exhibit of
paper construction work. In the
sewing department will be seen the
graduation dresses of both the
eighth grades and seniors. 1t is the
first year that the eighth grade girls
have made graduation dresses. The
cooking department will have many
surprises in store for all those who
attend their exhibit.
In the evening a dancing recital
will be given by the students under
the direction of Miss Elizabeth Kirk
patrick, gym instructor. The pro-
gram will open with a Polish dance
given by Miss Frances Splitter and
Miss Marion Larsen, followed by an
English dance, given by several girls.
Miss Bertha Mcdowell and Miss
Anna Siskind will execute a Spanish
dance, while the Scottish dance will
be given by Misses Alice Bjork, Fro
nah Shapiro, Katherine Christen-
sen. Eloise Larson, Margaret Lund,
Edna Baker, Frieda Berlfein and
Eleanor Lucey. The first part of the
program will close with a Russian
dance given in costume by several
girls.
Under the direction Of Robert S.
Waddell, boys gym instructor, an
exhibition in forming pyramids will
be given by the boys.
The second part of the program
will open with dances seen in Ameri-
ca. The first will be negro clog,
given by the following girls: Anna
Siskind, Margaret Fraser. Marion
Larson, Elizabeth Bartha. Alice
Griffen, Lydia Altschuler, Genevieve
White, Dorothy Nelson, Virginia Hoy,
Regina Larson, Virginia Reznichak
and Anna Witt, and followed by the
Virginia Reel and Minuet. The last
number on the program Natural
Rythms" will be executed by the fol-
lowing: Beryl Haney, Bertha Nc
Dowell, Alice Jorgensen, Frances
Splitter, Helen Schultz, Anna Siskind,
Elizabeth Bartha, Sarah Fithian. An
ma Kutcher, Marion Larson, Anita
Pfeiffer and S. Schaeffer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Card Party and Dance Aus
piced by st. Mary'S Sodal-
ity Was Success

About eight hundred people at
tended the card party and dance
held In the new lyeeum in Fayette
street last night under the dire ion
Of the Sodality of st. Mary's church,
Music for the dancing was furnished
by O'Brien's orchestra. The usual
/ card games were in play and the fol-
/ lowing were awarded prizes:
Bridge: Harry Hardiman, scarf;
( Mrs. Lawrence Kenny, cups and sau-
4 GERS; Mrs. A. j. Hollenback, table,
4 cloth; Miss Pauline Conlogue, salt
and pepper shakers; Miss Theresa
i Hardiman, silk stockings; Mrs. Will
liam DeHaven, towel; Miss Muriel
4 Haney, teapot; Harold Hall, center
! piece; Lawrence Kenny, handker-
1 chiefs; Mrs. c. w. Naulty, score tab
let; Mrs. Harold Hall, socks.
Five hundred: Mrs. j. +. Hines,
scarf. Mrs. Eugene Mullen, table,
Icloth; Mrs. John A. Murray, silk
stockings: Rev. John e. Larkin,
|pyrex dish; Mrs. J. L. Kelly, ash
3fray; Leonard Papp, pYrex dish; Miss
nj. Deegan, handkerchiefs; James d.
Kenny, baby pillow; Miss Teresa
IO'Leary, p~illowcases; Mrs. William
5Hoffner, silver fork; Miss Mary
White. picture; Mrs. J. ]. Lynn, tow
lei: Mrs. Joseph Hartung, towel; Miss
agnes Deegan, apron; Mrs. P. S.
Howard, picture; Miss Helen Calvin.
picture; ]. A. Beatty, glasses; J.. r.
Hines, apron; j. f. Kelley, night
glass; Mrs. w. ], Scott, glass dish;
Mrs. Richard F. White, omelette
ban; Miss Clara NJ. Cusick, towel;
Mrs. K. NJ. Smith, yoke.
Pinochle: c. Egan, pillowcases; D.
n. Dwyer, towels; Mrs. Victor Peter
een, cups and saucers; Miss Alice
Dolan, candy jar; Mrs. Desserich,
oliver spoons; Mrs. Kafton, pie serv-
er; Mrs. Fred Seguine, plant; Mrs.
William j.. Maloney, perfume; Rod
hey Solt, crocheted yoke; William
Delmore. charm; Mrs. William Reid.
scarf: Frank Beatty, socks; Mrs.
Hugh Gallagher, handkerchiefs;
Tohn Pavese, apron; Mrs. John Rick
wood, bread tray.
Euchre: Mrs. r. Grace, madeira
hightgown; Mrs. Thomas Gleason,
berry spoon; Miss Grace Sullivan,
ray cloth; G. Becker, vase; Mrs. E.
rriggs, nightgown; Mrs. J. McDon-
hell, beaded girdle; Mrs. VanDevent-
II, tray cloth; Thomas Gleason, pill
owcases; May Walsh, scarf; Mrs. W.
y. Lawlor, pin.
Peanut jab: Mrs. J. Quinn, cups
md saucers; Mrs. ]. Lewis. center-
piece; Mrs. Jack Martin, goblets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Party For Helen Hooker
On Fifth Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hooker, Jr., of
State street, entertained a number
of friends al their home Sunday in
honor of their daughter. Helen's,
fifth birthday. Blue and yellow was
the color scheme used in the decor
atoms. Little baskets were given as
favors. Refreshments were served.
The guests were: Misses Florence
Franks, Catherine Peterson, Paul
inc Adams, Helen Hooker, Rita Pet
erson, Catherine Nestesky, Joseph
inc Steminski, Pauline Pietrowski,
Fred Peterson. John Putrowski, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Franks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Hooker, Jr.. and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Peterson, Mrs. I. N. Nestesky,
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Kaczorwoski.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pietrowski, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Steminski. and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Hooker, Sr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
TWO NEW YORK MEN
HELD IN COUNTY JAIL

NEW BRUNSWICK, May IL
Rufus Jarvey and James Merritt,
negroes hailing from New York, are
held in the county Jail in default Of
bail charged with breaking and
entering the home of Henry Lins,
of Baldwin street. last night. The
negroes when arrested, told the p)-
lice they were seeking shelter from
the rain. The men were found IN
the cellar by Lins' son on his return
home. Nothing was stolen, the COM
plainant said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
PATRICK CONvERY REELECTED
PRESIDENT Of GAS COMPANY

Patrick Convery. was again chosen
president of the Perth Amboy Gas
Light Company at the annual Cleo
ton of officers of the company yes
terday. Mr.. Convery, who has Just
celebrated his eighty-fffth birthday,
has been president of the compani
for thirty-fve years. The only
other officer chosen at the meeting
yesterday was Charles c. Hommann
as vice president.
Following the election of officers
Mr.. Convery appointed an executive
committee of two, consisting of him
self and Captain Jonn Kean. OF
Elizabeth. Captain Kean takes the
place made vacant by the death OF
John w. Whelan.
On May 3, Albert +. Reitemeyer,
celebrated twenty-five years OF ser
vice with the company, during which
period he has held the position Of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Miss WiIentz
At Spring Luncheon

The annual spring luncheon was
given yesterday at School No. : in
kpnor of Miss Ada Wilentz, who
s been transferred to School No. 2.
e dainty menu, catered by Mrs.
: Larsen, was served at a table
stically decorated with spring
ers and at each place vas a
eh of lilies of the valley. After
reading of verses, which were
e ~placards, toasts we're given
keph Walker and Miss Eleanor
Miss Wilentz responded.
n present were: NJ. and Mrs.
baker, Mrs. Mabel Fales, Mrs.
~ JASON, Misses Edith Sofield.
Eleanor Meade, Alice Clack, Adele
Williams, Elizabeth Macan, Anna
Brazzell. Emily Greene. +. Levy,
aelen Calvin, Ruth Shoobridge, e.
". Wilson, Augusta Olsen, Estelle
zimore and Claire Mccormick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Miss Christine Sindet
Given Miscellaneous Shower

A miscellaneous shower was given
Miss Christine Sindet at the home OF
Miss Mamie Thomson, of this city,
in honor of her approaching mar
riage TO Joseph Finan. The rooms
were decorated most attractively
with pink and white streamers. Mu-
sic and dancing were enjoyed. Re-
fl eshments were served.
The guests included: Misses Ella
Kidd. Beatrice Knudsen, Augusta
Sandback, Elizabeth Kidd, Anna
wickly, Olivia Petersen, Meta Holt,
Magdaline Petersen. Anna Kaisen,
Meta Lund. Elizabeth Dunkelbergerr
Anna Sindet, Mamie Thompson, Ey-
elyn Thompson, Mary Sindt, Mildred
Thompson, Katherine Sindet, Mrs. E,
Cottrell, Mrs. M. Sindet, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Sindet, MI. and Mrs. M
Thompson, Joseph Finan, Clarence
Cottrell, Albert Thompson and Wal
ter Thompson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Plan to Hold Hike

The Solomon schecter Society will
hold a hike Sunday, May %. An
invitation has been extended to
members and their friends, meeting
at the ferry at 10 o'clock. Arrange
ments will be made FOR those who
notify any member of the following
committee: Mrs. Sadie Sosin, chair
man: Miss Adele Abrahamer, Morris
| Goddard and Irving Goldstein.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Yacht Club Auxiliary
Card Party Next Week

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Rar-
itan Yacht Club will hold "a card
party in the assembly room Of the
cub On Saturday afternoon CT next
week. Bridge, FIVE hundred and
pinochle will be the games in play.
Most attractive prizes will be award
ed. Mrs. Ralph Seaman is chairman
of the affair and her committee will
be announced in a few days. Tickets
may be procured from any member
of the auxiliary or at the door. The
proceeds will go to the charity fund,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
DROP GATES ON CAR

The gate-tender at the Smith
street crossing of the Central Rail-
road dropped the gates oil the auto
mobile of H. Hothlpese of Middle
town. yesterday afternoon. The au-
tomobile was damaged as was the
skirt of the east gate.
The automobile of Charlotte Jones
OF New Rochelle, N. Y, struck the
traffic sign at the corner of Mar
ket and Prospect streets early thi'
morning. The automobile was dam
aged
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS
OF CARTERET HAVE GUESTS

CARTERET, May 17:-The United
Ancient order of Druids, Middlesex
Grove No. SO, at their meeting last
night in Fire House No. 1 entertain
ed a number OF members from the
Grand Grove haiiing from Paterson
and Passaic. The following were in
Quoted into their respective offices
at last nights session: George d.
Rock, noble arch; John Ruck. vice.
arch; Martin Ruck, secretary; Frank
A. Born, treasurer: Martin Schnitzer,
financial secretary. Otto Staubach,
,Jr., is past arch of the order.
There was some discussion about
! building a home for the order In the
borough. The matter Will be taken
up later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
luncheon Donations

The following donations were re-
Eeiyed at the ~" yesterday: Pie,
Mildred Westcott; cake, Mrs.
sames Larcombe, Mrs. Nat Cornell
lon, Mrs. White, Mrs. Elizabeth Oil
fer; nam and macaroni, Mrs. George
Nv. Fithian, and rolls, Mrs. Arthur
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Bunch of Fun"
Given Supper

Members of the cast OF "A Bunch
IL Fun" which was so successfully
Presented under the direction of the
Triangle club, a few weeks ago, were
Eiven a supper in the y. NJ. c. A.,
Est night. Blue and white steamers
the attractive decorations
|or the occasion. The favors were
Hue and white baskets filed with
|andy. Games and music were en-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17

In accordance with a recent order
Of Chief Tonneson a traffic officer Is
stationed at the orner of New
Brunswick venue and Prospect
! street from Z o'clock in the morning
until 8 o'clock at night, and at the
corner of Prospect and Smith streets
from s o'clock in the morning until
10 o'clock at night. Officer Nels
| Lybeck is the regular traffic officer
at the Smith street corner and Officer
Patrick Dryer is at the New Bruins
wick avenue corner. Post officers do
traffic duty when the regular traffic
officers are not in attendance.
Complaint was made to Lieutenant
William Calvin by Recorder Harold
Z. Pickersgill last night about the
condition of the awning in front of
an empty store at the corne of
Madison avenue and Gordon street
Abe Simon, of 1856 First street, owner
of the store, was notified by Motor
cycle Officer Frank Seiboth to fix the
awning or take 1t down.
Mrs. s. Carp, Of % Madison ave.
nue., reported to Officer Louis Han
sen last night that bottles of milk
and a rug were taken from the back
porch of her home.
Fifty-three members of Violet Re-
bekah Lodge No. Sc, Odd Fellows,
went to Carteret last night where
they attended the meeting of De-
borah Lodge No. SO of that place.
The occasion was the presentation of
the travelling gavel to Deborah Lodge
49, I7EkIA- DAAA1rN1 49, ny M -
Elizabeth, Mrs. Selma Serva, of
Paterson, president Of the New Jer-
sey Rebekah Assembly, and Mrs.
Anna Seiber, of this city, the district
deputy president of the state assem-
bly,, were present. Refreshments
were served under the direction of
the entertainment committee of Car
teret Lodge. Those from here last
night wen by two special buses and
private cars.
The first degree is expected to be
conferred on candidates by Valhalla
Lodge, Nc. AIS, Odd Fellows, tonight
at Odd Fellows hall.
A pow-wow of Pc Ambo Tribe,
No. So, Red Men will be held to.
night at the wigwam in Smith street
"a lCPOIb VI Inc TO Lno re-
cent state pow-wow will be made al
this time.
Five candidates were initiated anG
three applications for membership
were received by Perth Amboy CamI
No. 19, Woodmen of the World, las
night at a meeting of the camp a.
Woodmen hall.
The next meeting ON the Pas
councillors Association of the Junior
Order American Mechanics of Mid
dlesex County will be held at James
burg Tuesday night, May 20. Thi
: announcement was made last nigh
at a netting of Middlesex Council
No. 81 at Odd Fellows hall when i
, was arranged for a delegation O
members to go over from here. !
radio concert is on the program 70
: the evenings entertainment. TIL,
( trip will be made from this city b
automobiles leaving from the room
= of the council about 1880 o'clock.
{ The Perth Amboy Cribbage Gu
held their meeting at the home o
, Fl. Victor Main on Market stree
last night. At the next meeting o
the club the winner of the tourna
ment will be decided upon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Benefit Card Party

WOODBRIDGE. May 1.-THE
ladies of Congregation Adaph Israel
Eill hold a benefit card party at the
home of Mrs. Herman Hopper, in
Main street, next Wednesday. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of
9he building fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
p. 3, A. MEETS TONIGHT

A monthly meeting of the loca'
branch of the Patrolmen's Benevo'
lent Association will be held in tht
patrolmen's room at police head
quarters tonight. President Frank
Tonghini will preside over this ses-
sion. Nomination of officers Is seized.
uled for the annual election to be
held next month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17

CARTERET, May 17:-The Car
teret Fire Company, at their recent
meeting installed the following off,
GERS: John S. Olbricht, secretary to
succeed Edward A. Lloyd; William
]. Lawlor and Edward j. Coughlin.
wardens to succeed Alfred Bonner
and John Donahue. Ewald Groman
as treasurer succeeds Thomas D.
Cberet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Rally Tonight

The Elizabeth district of Epworth
Leagues will hold a group rally in
sirnpson NJ. E. church, tonight at 3
All members OF Simpson
are expected to be present.
.r. Henley of Chicago, will be the
Epeaker Of the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Woodbridge Eastern
Star Holds Dance

WOODBRIDGE. May 17;-The
Eastern Star held a most successful
dance in the high school last night.
The broom dance and tag dance were
features of the evening Music was
Furnished BY the Elite orchestra
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Trade Name Filed

NEW BRUNSWICK. May IL
Marry A. Mullen. of 665 New Bruins"
WICK avenue. Perth Amboy. filed to
dav in the county clerks office a
trade name certificate to conduct
as the Mullen Spring Waite
Company at the Perth Amboy ad-
dress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
pui,dipy Contract Filed

NEW BRUNSWICK. May IA
building contract between 1mrv
Katics, of Perth Amboy, owner and
Anthony Ekreder. builder, calling
Tor the erection of a dwelling on AL
pine street. Perth Amboy. at a cost
or s2,2s0, has been filed at the
county clerks Office today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
Services For George Reimers

The funeral OF George Reime,s,
sixty-eight years old. who died
suddenly on Monday, was held from
his late home in 1888 e. nth
street, Brooklyn this afternoon ut
2 o'clock. Mr.. Reimers is the father
OF Irving J. Reimers of Maple
street Woodbridge cfty editor Of the
Evening News. A
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17
CITY BRIEFS

A fire drill was held at the Rarl-
tan Copper Works plant about 1O:45
o'clock this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-17

The Perth Amboy Cribbage Club
held their meeting at the home of
H. Victor Main on Market street
last night. At the next meeting of
the club the winner of the tourna-
ment will be decided upon,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-08
World-C Champion Woman Inventor
By MARIAN HALE

Beulah Louise Henry has more in
yentions to her credit at the United
States patent office than any woman
in the country.
This means she's the worlds champ
ion woman inventor.
To be exact, she's patented Al dill
ferent articles.
She's president of three corpora
tiops formed to sell her products.
What She's Invented.
Her triumphs include:
A trick umbrella that any num-
her of covers can be adjusted TO ;
II also telescopes into small roll
fifteen inches long.
A vanity case that's almost dress
ing table. =,
4 handbag with a miniature desk
on one side and an equally NINA
ture bureau on the other.
A decorative ice cream freezer that
looks we'll on the dining table and
keeps cream frozen ~ hours.
A new-fangled pencil eraser.
A machine for making gingersnaps.
A can opener that really opens cans.
New Kind Of Toy.
Her latest Inventions a new kind
of toy-dolls and animals-consist-
ing of a finely coiled spring inside,
cotton stuffing and rubber cover
flexible and practically indestructi-
bic.
Nothing I've ever DONE" says Miss
Henry. has been so fascinating as
making toys. because / do it out OF
sheer love for children.
'As for inventions in general she
continues, "a woman's needed in thC'
field, to provide for women's and
children's wants.