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The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
Christmas Crowd
Braves Weather
Gathered Around Community
Christmas Tree with Rain Coats
and Umbrellas.

A record crowd attended the annual
Community Christmas services in
Pleasantville on Wednesday night, un-
der the auspices of the Pleasantville
Kiwanis Club, at Main street and West
Jersey avenue.
Men, women and children donned
raincoats and gathered around the
large decorated Christmas tree, which
was well lighted with colored electric
globes, to sing the Christmas carols
of old, while choirs from number of
the Pleasantville churches aided in the
happy Yuletide services.
Dr. Woodburn J. Hudson, president
Of the club, assisted by DR.. Robert NJ.
Grier, president-elect, Dr. Lewis c.
Spalding and Stanley Parsells, led the
community singing, while the choirs,
assembled in one Garner of the lot,
sang Holy Night Peaceful Night"
and other Christmas hymns. The Plea
santville Night Owls and the Pleasant
vile High School orchestra furnished
music.
A large platform, built around the
tree, supplied ample room for the Or
chestras and the members of the COM
mittees from the Kiwanis club in
charge of the affair.
From this platform, toys, candy and
other Christmas gifts were passed out
to the crowd, and it was announced
that baskets containing a Christmas
dinner would be distributed among the
poor of the city, and that all cases of
need be reported to the members of
the Kiwanis club.
Every member of Kiwanis donated
some article to be distributed. Coal,
wood, clothing and food were gathered
and distributed by the Kiwanians.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
/6cieV,

Miss Henrietta E. Bailey is spend
ing the Christmas Holidays with rel
atiyes at Centreville, Md.
Somers Steelman, now residing in
Philadelphia, is spending the Christ
mas holidays with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bossler have
as their guest Mrs. Mary Goldberg, of
Egg Harbor City, for several days.
Miss Marion Sapp has returned to
her home in Tuckerton after spending
a few days with Miss Eleanor Con
over.
Mr. and Mrs. William Williams left
Wednesday to spend Christmas with
Mrs. Williams mother Mrs. Heider.
of Camden.
Edward Blake is passing the holi-
days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John E Blake, Jr., at their home on
Adams avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Naglee. of
Bridgeton, spent Christmas Day with
their daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs Thompson Smith and
Mr. and Mrs. c. Casio motored to
Vineland and spent the weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. N. c. Morris.
Nj. and Mrs Daniel L. Collins, of
S. Shore Road, leave Jan. 10 for St
Petersburg Miami and West Palm
Beach, Fla, for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs John F. Ryon and
James S. Ryon were dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S Adams, at
Haddon Hall, Wednesday evening"
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cassidy, of
80 N Third street, are receiving con-
gratulations upon the birth of baby
son. The lad will be named Charles,
Jr.
On Sunday evening, Dec 81, at nine
o'clock, Curtis V. Smith and Mrs. Anna
c. Fleming were united in marriage at
Wesley Parsonage by Rev. W. l..
Shaw.
Mrs. Charlotte Arnold, of Philadel-
phia is passing the Christmas holi-
days with her daughters, Misses Cath
crime and Eleanor Ar'nofd, Of Resdfne
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Oxley, Of
Zion Road, Mortified, are entertain
ing their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Frederick Shoenberger, OF
Elkins Park, Pa, over Christmas.
Carl E. Whitman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter w. Whitman. is passing
the Christmas holidays with his par
ents on East Washington avenue. He
is sophomore at Rutgers University
Miss Esther Brown, of Ryon avenue
entertained Tuesday night Mr. and
Mrs Aaron Chesley, of Marven Gar
dens; Miss Margaret Hagner, of AT
lantic City, and Miss Josephine Berry
Mr.. and Mrs Albert E. James en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Black
at dinner on Tuesday evening. Mr.
and Mrs. James left on Wednesday
for Philadelphia to visit Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Mcbride.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
LOCAL EVENTS

Rev. DR.. John Handley, District Su-
perintendent, will preach in the North
field NJ E. Chapel Sunday evening.
A pageant, blessings of Christmas
Tide" will be given by the pupils of
Bethany NJ. E. Sunday School next
Tuesday evening.
Miss Asenath Lake. of Absecon, and
Reginald Warner, Of Pleasantville,
We're granted a marriage license in
Elkton, Md, this week.
H. G. Stockinger, prominent cleo
trieal contractor, has a beautifully
lighted Christmas tree in the front
yard of his home on South Main St
The Alumni Association of High
will give dance at the Chelsea Hotel,
Atlantic City. on Tuesday evening,
Dec. 80. Music will be rendered by
the Seaside Serenaders.
Miss Leona Reed, of 9Th grade,
School No. l, gave a demonstration
lesson in English in her room with her
class, before The teachers OF the 9Th,
7th and 8th grades Of the city. a very
instructive conference followed.
The Sunday School children of Mt.
Pleasant NJ P. Church gave d Christ
mas entertainment Tuesday night The
primary department rendered songs
and recitations, while the junior class
es gave pageant Christmas Eve"
The Philathea class OF Salem NJ. E.
Church met at the home of its teacher.
Mrs Arthur p Ryon, Tuesday night,
and packed four baskets, including
chicken and other foodstuffs for
Christmas dinner, which were distrib-
uted TO needy families.
Teachers of Park avenue school No.
, enjoyed a Christmas dinner at the
school Tuesday noon. They presented
Principal Charles w. Ingersoll with a
pearl grey radium silk shirt and tie
The teachers received boxes of candy
from Mr.. Ingersoll. The eighth grade
presented Mr.. Ingerson silver belt
buckle
Tax Collector Webster Price made
an excellent record, for which he de-
serves much commentator, in the tax
sale he recently conducted. When he
began to prepare for it, he found 1868
properties which were subject to the
sale, but by diligent effort on his part
the list gradually cpindled until on the
day of sale the number OF pr6pTT1iss
actually sold was only IS.
The next meeting of the Franklin
Boulevard Club will be held at the
home of Mrs. George Kuhl, Franklin
Boulevard and Nevada avenue. Pleas
antyille, on the Sth of January, at s
P. NJ All members are especially
urged TO attend. All property owners
along the route of Franklin Boulevard
or avenue, are invited TO become mem
bers of this club The slogan is
From Absecon TO Somers Point"
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
WESLEY CHURCH NOTES.

On Monday evening the Sunday
School will give its annual Christmas
exercises, with distribution of candies
and gifts.
On Wednesday night there will be a
Union Watch night service held by
the Baptist. Presbyterian, Mount Plea
SAINT and Wesley churches, in Wesley
Church. social hour will begin at
$50 with an interesting program, at
1890 refreshments will be served, and
at II the service will be of a religious
character, with brief addresses by the
Revs. Ball, Pettet and Simanton. You
are cordially invited to join us in spen-
ding the last evening of the year 1924
socially and religiously.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
Lafayette Chapter
Presents Program
Continues Good Work of Assist
ing in Supporting Scholarships
for Worthy Boys and Girls.

General Lafayette Chapter, D. A. R,
on Dec % held its last social meeting
OF the year at the home OF the Regent,
Mrs. Thomas Z. Scull, who was assist
ed in receiving by her daughter, Mrs
l. Norwood Griscom.
The Chapter is continuing its good
work of assisting in supporting schol=
arships for worthy and needy boys
and girls.
Its benevolent fund is nearly ex-
hausted. An entertainment will be
given in February at Moose Hall, ZIG
Atlantic avenue. Atlantic City, from
which General Lafayette Chapter and
the Atlantic County Historical Society
jointly hope 10 derive funds TO con
tinue or complete work already begun
by the two organizations.
Mrs. Samuel Barbash is chairman
of the February Entertainment Com.
mittee.
After the business meeting the fol-
lowing program was presented:
Reading of the Christmas message
OF the President General, Mrs. Antho-
ny Wayne Cook, by Mrs. Joseph
Thompson.
Reading. When the Christ Child
Came" CLaura Spencer Porter), ALA
for Rosa tThomas a. Daly), by Mrs.
Robert Mixner OF the Research Club.
American Shrines and their Associa-
lions. by Mrs. Stewart H. Shinn
A social hour with the hostesses
followed. Among those present were:
Mrs. Thomas E. Scull, Mrs Harry T.
Sickler, Mrs W Chandler Stewart,
Mrs. L Norwood Griscom, Mrs. Emily
B. Pendleton, Mrs. S. H. Shinn, Mrs.
Rhue Wright. Mrs. Lewis Glenn, Mrs
George H. Bailey. Mrs. Martilla F.
Ketchum. Mrs. Frank Walsh, Mrs
VIM. Wright, Mrs S. E. Trout, Mrs
May 5. Lee. Mrs Joseph Thompson,
Mrs. Maude Marston, Mrs. Este G.
Crater, Mrs. H. B. P Pulsifer Mrs. c.
Albert Neuser Miss Eloise Sweet.
Mrs Samuel Barbash, Mrs. NJ. Y. B.
Seull, Miss Eliza S. Thompson, Miss
Ezanna Conover, Mrs. William Edge,
Mrs. C. L. Cole. Mrs. Alfred W. Ely.
Mrs Hannah c. Mixner. Mrs. ]. B.
Townsend, Miss Mae T. Cordery, Mrs.
c. G. McMullin, Mrs. E. C. Johnson.
Miss Mabel Z. Adams, Mrs. Rebecca
R. Price, Mrs. Mary c. Collins, Miss
Josephine Gardner. Mrs. Zeph. S. Con
over, Mrs. Herbert P. Bailey, Mrs. A
]. Mann. Miss E. Pauline Reed, Mrs.
NJ. S. Middleton, Mrs. John F. Massey.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
PlEASANTVILLE klWANlANS
TO ENTERTAIN LADIES

Everything is in readiness for the
ladies' night of the Pleasantville XII
wants Club, to be staged at the Allan
tic City Country Club next Tuesday
evening. The committee in charge of
the affair, headed by DR.. G. F. Starr,
promise the usual highly enjoyable
evening these annual social events
prove to be. As is the Kiwanis Gus
tom, everything connected with the
affair will be of the highest order.
The dinner will be served promptly at
7.30 D. M, and dancing will be enjoy
ed from then until midnight. A high
class orchestra has been secured for
the occasion and the dance music will
be of the highest order.
Reports to the committee indicate
heavy sale of tickets. One of the lar
gest crowds that ever attended one OF
these functions is anticipated. The
price fixed by the committee at s1.5O
per ticket, which, will not pay for the
dinner alone, is proving heavy draw
ing card. A wonderful evening of en-
joyment is promised all attending.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
TO PREACH FAREWELL SERMON

Rev. W. E. Albee will preach his
farewell sermon as pastor of the Pen
tecostal Mission, 4$9 W Washington
avenue, on Sunday night, after pre-
siding as pastor of the Mission for
over two years Mr.. Albee feels called
10 resume his work as evangelist and
lecturer. He is also interested in
prison work. By request he will give
Wednesday evenings for Bible study
al his home, No Windsor avenue.
Since Rev Albee has made known his
resignation he has received many calls
from various states.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
Keystone Chapter
Conducts Installation
Large Number of Visitors from
Other Chapters--Beautiful Gifts
Presented-Gala Occasion.

Keystone Chapter, No. 69, o. E. s.,
had their installation of officers Fri
day night. The chapter room was
decorated with Yuletide colors, includ-
ing a large Christmas tree decked
with lights, baskets of holly and poin-
settias adorned the tables, and each
light in the room was encircled with
bright red wreaths.
There was a large attendance, in
cluding visitors from other chapters.
The officers of 1924 presented the past
worthy matron, Miss Mary c. Ste
phenson, with a beautiful bed lamp.
and past worthy patron Clarence G.
Naylor with a gold Eversharp pencil.
Miss Stephenson presented her staff
with beautiful gifts.
Mrs. Mark Leeds, grand representa-
tive of the State of Illinois. installed
the officers of 1925, assisted by past
worthy matron Mrs. Amelia Corson;
past worthy matron, Miss Mary c.
Stephenson, and past worthy patron.
Walter Smith. Mrs Leeds was pre-
sented with a gift.
The following officers were install
ed: Worthy matron. Miss Marion
Lake. of Ocean City; worthy patron,
Clarence G. Naylor; associate matron,
Mrs Martha D. .Scull; secretary. Mrs.
Jennie B. Carey; treasurer, Mrs. Cor
abel Corson; conductress, Mrs. Lydia
Thomas: associate eonductress, Mrs.
Irene B. Thoms: chaplain, Mrs. Mary
c. Braddock: marshal. Miss Sylvia
Leeds; Ada, Miss Esther Brown;
Ruth, Mrs. Louisa Stokes; Esther.
Mrs Marion Buckley; Martha Mrs
Cora Smith: Electa, Mrs Jennie s.
Brown; warder, Mrs Sophie Smith;
sentinel, Mark Leeds: organist, Mrs.
Margaret Middleton.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
CHRISTMAS REUNION.

There was quite a reception at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis
Adams. 233 n. Second street Christ
mas day. Their daughter and her
family from Scullville, their son, Ray
mond Adams and family eighteen, all
told, and comprising four generations.
the oldest being rs years of age and
the youngest Is months. together with
friend from Scullville. gathered for
the occasion. A 30-pound turkey, the
gift TO Raymond from his employers,
the Kolb Baking Co. with all the fix
ms furnished a feast that all en-
loved
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
NICK ORLANDO SELECTED
LEADER OF ITALIANS

At the regular meeting of the Itali-
an Independent Club of this city, held
Tuesday night in the club room, at
Third street and Adams avenue, the
attendance was larger than at any
meeting during the current year, and
the large hall was packed to capacity.
Previous 10 the election q new mem
bers were admitted 10 the club.
The election Of officers was spirit
edly contested, but in every case
where decision was finally arrived at,
it was by an overwhelming majority.
Officers elected for the year 1925 were
as follows: N. A. Orlando, leader; l.
Notaro, president; ]. Boney. vice
president; S. Boney, secretary; J. B.
Ordile, |. LIE Presti and l. Calacco,
trustees Mr. Orlandi has been leader
of the Italian Club for years.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
Pleasantvine High
Defeats Tuckerton
Easy Victory for Local Boys in
Opening Game with Us-Shore
Opponents-Score 1853.

The Pleasantville H S. basketball
team easily defeated Tuckerton H. S.
in her opening game at home, 26--9.
In the first twenty minutes of play
Tuckerton H. S. was unable TO register
a single point against the P. H. S.
Varsity five. In the meantime the
Maroon and White tailed nine field
goals and Two fouls. In the second
half. the second team represented P.
H. ST for fourteen minutes OF play and
made a fine showing against her heav-
ier opponents. The Varsity five fin
ished the game and checked entirely
the scoring of the inyt ders. Although
the passing and foul Shooting of P. H.
S. is still below par, the boys are rap
idly rounding into shape and P. H. S.
is on the right road TO complete an
other successful basketball season ag-
ainst stiff opposition. The score:
PleasantviIle HiQh School.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
ST. JOHNS ENTERTAINMENT.

The annual Christmas entertainment
of the Sunday School of st. Johns M.
P. Church, Mr.. William Oxley, super
intendent, will be given Tuesday even
ing, December 80, at 7.45 o'clock. A
program has been arranged under the
direction of Mrs. Herbert Howell, Mrs.
L. F. Moon and Miss Matilda Reed.
The members and friends of the
Church are urged to be present.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
Hiuh School VS.. Alumni.

P. H. S. defeated the strong Alumni
five in their annual basketball tilt in
an extra min. period of play, 41-37.
The Syracuse L. trio, Joe Walker,
Borden Painter and Willis Clark, Chick
Meehan's bacfield ace; Chas. Albrecht,
Lafayette College freshman, and Erwin
Field gave the Maroon and White an
exciting forty-five minutes OF play
The first half found the Alumni Lead
ing by one point. 20-19. Earl Brown
tied the score in the second half with
a timely field goal, 35-35. In the ex-
ira FIVE min period, P. H. S. Tailed
three field goals, while the Alumni was
registering one field goal. Walker
Field and Painter led the offensive for
the Alumni, while Clark and Albrecht
played exceptionally clever defensive
basketball for the old timers. The Of
fensive work of P. H. S. earned P. H.
S. her second consecutive victory after
a bitter struggle. The score:
PleasantvilIe High School.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
ARTHUR (. O'NEILt. MAKES
49, sNrEREsTsnG 1Isccsh,la1' .l..'.'
In Letters TO John Parish, He De-
scrbes Slate colored Bunkoo
Dec. Ia. 1924.

Dec. IA, 1924.
When ! visited you the other day il
pleased me 10 see how you appreciated
the few lines | scrawled and labeled
Johns Zoo You talked with me.
and was it my suggestion, or was il
yours, that We should start and write
with few illustrations from my un-
trained hand. The Unnatural History
of Bargainlown"
Well armed with a pair of legs,
microscope and a steam shovel, | am
now ready. and with brave heart to
morrow morning, long before the moon
has thought about drawing her silvery
head fwouldn't you like TO have a
head like that, sounds good, loo, does
Mt it?) from amongst The starry skies,
/ will hurriedly jump into my pants.
rake my shoes out of the ashes, and
armed II the manner aforesaid, start
TO find that, which in this welled nut
OF mine l know is absolutely undiscoy-
erable, and as | delve into the realms
OF fancy shall Try 10 keep you posted.
Most if not all of the pictures viii
have to be drawn by hand, as | have
been unable 10 procure a camera that
can stand before some of those horri-
bly, wobbly faces without breaking
You see, John, am taking no chances
You cant break me, | am already
broke.
Your old friend.
ARTHUR z. ONEIL.
Dec Is, 1924.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
BASKET BALL.

The P. H. S. basketball squad will
stop active training during the Christ
mas holidays. AS soon as High School
opens, the boys will settle down to
round out successfully the most siren
uous basketball schedule ever attemp-
ted by any Pleasantville II. S. five.
Leading high school fives from New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware
will be met during the winter months.
The date of Jan. 9th (Tuesday) is
still open. A game is pending with
Egg Harbor H. S. in Pleasantville.
Friday, Jan. 9th, P. H. S. will meet
the strong Glassboro H. S. five upon
the home court.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

The Carpenters Building and Loan
Association of PleasantViIIe will open
its second series of stock on Wednes-
day, January 7. The series is open to
public subscription; shares 81 per
month each. Subscriptions are now
being received by the secretary, Paul
H. Powers. at The Pleasantville Ma
tional Bank advertisement.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
MUSIC AT FIRST BAPTIST.

On Sunday some of the Christmas
music will be repeated and the fol-
lowing anthems will be given, Babe
of Bethlehem" by c. Austin Miles;
And There Were Shepherds" the
solo in this anthem will be given by
Mrs. Howard Ragan and the violin
obligato by Mr.. Stanley w. Ball.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

The Kiwanis Club will hold Ladies
Night at the Northfeld Country Club,
Tuesday, Dec. 80. Banquet begins
7.30 sharp; dancing until IL. Tickets
S1.50 The cost of the dinner alone
per plate is more than the ticket price.
Don't miss it. advertisement.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

There IS a Small matter which Some
of our subscribers have Seemingly
forgotten. To us II Is neeessary In
our busines$ We are very modest
and do not wish TO speak of II.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

Three first-class American BARRIERS.
First-class work only. Hair cutting,
35c Shaving, zoe. r. NJ. Willis. 19
So, Main. -advertisement
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
NOTICE l

The office and display room of the
Duro Pump Co. is now located at 10
S. Main street. Phone 914. We have
no further connections with our for
mer Office on West Jersey Ave.-adv.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
Your old friend.
ARTHUR z. O'NEIL.
Dec. Is, 1924.

P S-Congratulate me, John, I've
got him. Isn't he a beaut? I started
yesterday 20 write 10 you and early
this morning (in fact so early | was
afraid 10 look al the clock 10 see the
time. in case | should find il was the
night before), l gathered my para
phernalia and started out | cannot
tell you where / saw him. because that
is a secret. and one mustn't tell Sc
crets 10 anybody. not even the cat.
and besides if I did tell you, you
wouldn't believe me. ! had quite
job getting him 10 keep still. and il
was a hard job TO get him interested
on any subject until told him | once
had a grandmother, but never
saw her He seemed quite sympathet-
ic when he heard that, and tears rolled
down his cheeks. l would have drawn
The tears. but they make an awful
mess when they gel on paper. so | left
them out Enclosed please find a
slight account Of his habits. and be-
lieve ME.
Your friend,
A F ONFI.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

Watch for One Cent Sale, Jan. Z, s,
9 and 10. Shur Chemical Co., Main
st. and Old Turnpike.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
Field Foul Foul

Referee: Ebby ParselIs, A. c. Fl. 5.
Time: 2 20-min. halves and one extra
5-min period
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

Watch for One Cent Sale. Jan. Z, s,
8 and 10. Shur Chemical Co., Main
st. and Old Turnpike.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

VIM. e. Mathis. Plumbing and Heat
ing, 43 E. West Jersey Ave.-adv.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27
'leasantviIle High School.
Field Foul Foul
Goals. Goals. Tries. Tote
Tuckerton High School.
Field Foul Foul
Goals. Goals. Tries. Tota

Subslitutions: P. H. S, Bradley for
Green, King for Brown, G. Albrecht for
Roser, Brooks for Green.
Score by Periods
+. Ii. >. .....-....#.# ~ o-@o
Tuckerton H. S. ............ y y
Referee Spencer Bennett, Central
Board. Time: 20 min. halves.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-27

y our friend,
A. E. O'NEIL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-21
INDIANA MAN SOLD
BY YOUNG ORCHARD

Harrington, Dec. 20-Although he has
been an enthusiastic booster for the
Valley for the last four years, j. c. lib
ms of La porte, Ind, was sold" all over
again this week when he gathered a
large quantity of fruit from trees
which he said he planted on his farm
when he was in the Valley three years
ago next spring.
Mr.. Tibma. who is making his annual
visit here to look over property inter-
ests near Harrington, is convinced that
the Valley offers almost unlimited pos
sibilities in citrus fruit growing and
within d short time he will nave 40
acres of his land set in orchards. Re-
Gently he joired the party which tour
ed Florida made by the Valley Horticul-
tural Society and a result of observa-
tons made during the trip he is more
deeply impressed with the Valley than
every. j. H. Rowlader who owns an adj
joining farm in the Briggs and Cole
man tract has already gathered more
than 1000 boxes of fruit from his or
chard of -four year old trees covering
five acres.