The Pleasantville press., 1923-12-29
ABSECON.

The Absecon Chamber of Commerce
postponed its meeting to later date,
on account of the meeting of the XII
wants Club at Mortified, as a number
are members of both organizations.
United With the Church.
Last Sunday morning Rev c. K.
Dilks united fifteen young people with
the church. Rev. Dilks had been
teaching the class for the past few
weeks. Those united were: Harry
Monday, Ida Bowker, Louise Bowker,
Florence Bowker, Frances Smith, Hen
ry Smith, John Bewley, James Bewley,
Henry German, Raymond German,
Reuben Babcock, Ruth Royer, Maude
Rider, Lydella Rider, Marvin Della
ven.
Postponed Meeting
The officers of the Absecon Civic
Club have postponed their meeting un-
til January. At the same time the
Parent-Teachers' Association will hold
their quarterly melting.
School Board Hires Bus.
The Board of Education has engag-
ed the Tuckerton bus to transport stu
dents to and from the Atlantic City
Egg Harbor bus transported them, but
it was learned they did not have the
required accommodations. At the be-
ginning of the school year the board
sent the students by trolley, but due
to the crowded cars and other condi-
tions, the board was forced to obtain
other transportation.
Stockholders Meeting.
Notice has been given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank will take
place in the bank Tuesday afternoon,
January A, at $50. Directors for the
ensuing year will be elected.
Surprise Shower.
The Absecon Tennis Club gave a
surprise shower on Tuesday evening
for Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bartlett, at
the home of Mrs. M. NJ. Townsend,
Church street and New York road
The house was decorated in red and
green crepe paper and large red bells
which made a beautiful effect. The
evening was spent in various games
which made the affair wonderful
success. The couple received many
beautiful and useful gifts. AT late
hour refreshments were served. Am
ong those present were: Mrs. E. Bart
lett, Miss Marie Bartlett, Miss Doro-
thy Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. James Sooy,
Miss Emily Reep, Miss Elizabeth Con-
over, Miss A. Risley, Miss Catherine
Morris, Miss Ella Showell Miss Ethel
Giberson, Miss Estella Bailey, Miss
Flora Robinson, Miss Lena Robinson,
Mrs NJ. NJ. Townsend, Miss Hazel
Trumbauer, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bart
lett, Messrs. James Conover, William
Etris, Allen Townsend, Harry Weer.
Mercantile Tax.
By order of Mayor Harry Mattson
and City Council, policeman William
Schoephin was ordered last Thursday
morning to arrest all persons who
have not paid their mercantile tax for
the year 1928. These persons will be
taken before Justice of the Peace
VIM. Wyand, given hearing and
fined.
GarbaIdi Club Meeting.
At a recent meeting of the Absecon
Garibaldi Republican Club, No. 2, Off
GERS were nominated for the ensuing
year. The meeting was held in the
club room on Station avenue 1t was
decided TO fill vacancies at the next
regular meeting, January s, 1924. AT
this meeting officers will be nominated
and elected 1t also will be the ami
versary of the clubs organization, and
a big time is being planned. There
will be a number of speakers and en-
tertainment of various kinds. All
members are requested to attend, as
this meeting is very important