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The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
Mayor Thanked By
White Ribbon Women
Executive Receives Letter Prais-
ing Action of Police in Max
ing Two Raids.

Last Thursday afternoon the Pleas
antville Women's Christian Temper
ance Union held a meeting at the
home of Mrs Reuben Adams. One OF
the acts of the Union was to pass a
resolution commencing Mayor Charles
E. Jackson and the local police for
making two raids last Tuesday, when
some liquor and slot machines were
taken in custody and the custodians
of the places held under bail for the
grand jury Officers and members OF
the Union expressed themselves as
highly pleased with the attitude of the
Mayor and police, and expressed the
view that such action would be con
tinued whenever law violations were
reported to them.
The society celebrated a Frances
Willard Memorial Day with appropri
ate exercises. Mrs. R. J. Frendlich
president, read an interesting sketch
on the life of Frances Willard. A pa
per, 1.-THE Secret of a Successful Life,
was read by Mrs. Florence Sullivan
and Mrs. Mary Johnson read an article
on Doing for Others"
The National w. C. T. U. will en-
deavor to have a million members to
celebrate the fiftieth anniversary OF
the organization. A musical selection
"Win a Million Members, was given
A roll call will be made of members
of the Union at the next business
meeting at the home of Mrs. job
woodruff Every member has been
requested to either be present or send
a response to the call. Two dollars
was sent to the Frances Willard Fund
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
ODD FELLOWS ENTERTAINED.

Last Thursday night the members
OF Union Lodge, l. o. O. F., were en-
tertained by a minstrel show and
dance at Mechanics Hall. Norman
Jester was master of ceremonies, with
J. Schenck at the bones and J. Brewer
as tambo. The program was as fol-
lows:
First Participating Chorus, Entire
Company, Drifting Back TO Dreamland.
B. Toner; Maggie Duet, D. Brown and
NJ. Toner; Your Mammals Gonna Tame
You Down, J. Schenck; Just a Girl
that Men Forget, E. Wilson; Some
where Tor Ne, n. Jester; Finale, En-
tire Company; Specially Dance, D.
Brown and B. Toner. Intermission.
Second Part-'The Old School at
Hickory Hollow" Teacher, Joshua
Toothache, J. Schenck. Scholars. In
diana Crabtree, T. Jester; Temperance
Teaberry, E. Baker; Lorena Juniper,
D. Brown: Arabella Tea, d. Boyee.
Mary Elaine Crocket, E. Wilson; Ema-
zilla Uphill, G. Eckmann, Olive Henri
eta. n. Toner; Deliverance Dodger,
B. Toner; Mickey DeBite, n. Jester,
Sunshine White, J. Brewer; Izzy Le-
trotsky, J. Schuster. Dancing follow
ed the program
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

A farewell reception was rendered
Miss Reddig, the Red Cross visiting
nurse OF the local branch, at the home
of Mrs. Scott M. Long, E. Verona ave-
nue., last Friday evening. The COM
mittee presented Miss Reddig with an
overnight bag as token of their es-
TEEN and appreciation for the valua-
BILE work she has rendered since being
affiliated with this branch of the Amer
ican Red Cross. The presentation
speech, which was very effective and
eloquent, was made by Mrs. E. G.
Shreve, of Atlantic City.
Miss Drow, VINO is to succeed Miss
Reddig, was present and best wishes
and encouragement were extended her
for her future work. The table deco
rations were extremely pretty and ap-
propriate for the Red Cross event,
also George Washington's birthday.
Refreshments were served late in the
evening. Those attending were Mrs.
D. S. LeCompte, Mrs. Robert L. Race,
Mrs. Victor Jagmetty, Mrs. t. H.
Smith, Miss B. Cliff, Mrs. May Town
send, Mrs. E. G. Shreve and Mrs.
Long
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
Methodist Pastors
Likely To Remain
Bishop Berry Says Only One
Change Probable in PuIpits
of This Section.

With the annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church soon to
convene in Atlantic City, there has
been much speculation as to what
changes in pastorates might be made
in this section of Jersey. Bishop Ber-
ry is to preside over the coming ses-
sion of Conference. He was. in At
lantie City this week and according
to a statement credited TO him, he
does not anticipate any changes here
abouts, except OF DR.. Ham, of the
Chelsea Church, who will probably
take another CHARGE This statement
of the Bishop sets at rest the rumors
which generally fly thick on the eve
of a Conference.
On the Mainland the several church
es have had their fourth quarterly
conferences and in each case there
has been a request for the several
ministers to return for another yeaI
and the ministers have expressed
themselves as being satisfied to re
turn.
Bishop Berry further stated that the
Ku Klux Klan, fundamentalist-modern-
ist- discussions and other problems
that have taxed the heads of the
churches lately will not be in evidence
at the coming Conference, unless one
or the other subject is dragged into
discussion in some unforeseen manner
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
Local High School
Again Facing Loss
About ST., 800 May be Cut From
Income From Student Fees by
New Legislation.

The Pleasantville High School may
again face big loss of income if Sen
ate Bill No. SO passes the Legislature
and becomes law. This bill aims to
reduce the sum which may be charged
by High Schools for attendance of
pupils from other municipalities. Plea
santyille High School now collects the
sum of SIS from out of town pupils
who are enrolled in the High School,
whereas the bill would limit the char
ges in future to $50 a year.
Superintendent William c. Sullivan
is taking the matter up with the At
lantic County representatives in the
Legislature and hopes to have them
vote against the measure.
A short time ago Pleasantville High
School furnished tuitio6 to pupils from
several nearby municipalities, but this
winter only pupils from Egg Harbor
Township are enrolled here. There
are about forty. attending from the
Township. This would entail loss
of about $1,000 annually, it is stated.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
GRAFTON PRIZE
LURES PUPILS
Four Year Scholarship and Three
Cash Offerings Bringing
Many Into Contest.
ELIMINATION TO Be IN APRIL

The lure of four year scholarship
in some university of the winners
own selection and three cash prizes oi
$4,000, 1000 and $500, is causing stu
dents all over the country to enter foi
the contest on best orations on ques
tions concerning the United States
Constitution, its makers and defend
ers. More than $4,000 pupils of South
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware
are already enrolled in this contest,
and more are coming along every day
1t is expected that over 100000 will
enter the contest before the elimina.
ton contest starts the first week in
April.
All of these boys and girls hope to
qualify as contestants in a series of
contests to be conducted in the schools
to find the best orator in this region,
who will receive a four-year scholar
ship in the university of his choosing
and be named as one of the seven stu
dents who will meet in a National con-
test in June in Washington, at which
the President will make an address
and Justices of the Supreme Court
will determine the winner, who will
receive a cash prize of s3,500 The
second best grafton will be awarded
$1,000 and the third $500.
The same interest which is displayed
by schools in this region is being man.
ifested in all parts of the country, so
that in all probability more students
are studying the Constitution of the
United States today than at any other
time in its history, and are contribut-
ing toward the success of the biggest
comparative high school event ever
attempted.
About thirty schools in South Jersey
and Eastern Pennsylvania will conduct
contests, and in addition there are
many individual entries coming from
Pleasantville, Hammonton, Mays Ian
ding, Cape May and half hundred
other nearby places.
The Office of the committee is at 324
Bulletin Building, Philadelphia, with
Burton L. Smith, Secretary, in charge
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
Leeds Was Speaker
AT Linwood Chamber
Atlantic City Chamber President
Talks on Influence of Organi-
cations in Civic Life.

Taking as his subject "The Work
and Influence of Chambers of Com
merce on the Civic Life of America,
Samuel P Leeds, President of the At
lantic City Chamber of Commerce and
Vice-President of the Atlantic County
Chamber, addressed the Linwood
Chamber members at big meeting
held last Friday night at Mechanics
Hall.
He told of the work being done all
over the United States by the Cham
bers of Commerce he had visited and
addressed at various times. He gave
interesting facts and figures to show
Just how much influence the Chamber
of Commerce is exerting every day OF
the year on the civic life of the coun.
try. His address was full of interest.
ing points that were listened to atten
lively by the Linwood members, who
will benefit greatly by taking advan
tage of many leads he gave for the
advancement of the organization as a
factor of the suburban community
Rev. Richard B. Mahoney, of Sea
view Baptist Church, was also an in
teresting speaker. An attendance
prize was won by Jacob Naglee, Jr.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
SURPRISE CHERRY PARTY.

pretty surprise cherry party was
rendered Miss Gertrude Scott, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Scott, of Verona
avenue. on the evening of Washing
tons Birthday. The evening was most
pleasantly spent in music and games.
At late hour the guests We're usher
ed into the dining room, where the
table was gaily decorated with red,
white and blue ribbons. A large cen
trepieee of fresh flowers, and soft
shaded candles, in the American col
ors, made very pretty scene.
Those attending were: Miss Edna
Reynolds, Egg Ha-bo- City: Mr.. Ford
Mr Robert Prefer. Miss Margaret
Pfeffer. Miss Margaret Sharp. Atlantic
City: Miss Monica Dilfield. Mr. Par
sells. Harold WeeAs. ldr. c. Weeks
and Mr.. B. Weeks. Niss cussie Weeks.
OF Weekstown; Morris winthrop. Miss
Rosie Nichols. Mrs. c. Riley, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. Lucas, Mr and Mrs Charles
c. Massey. Miss Gertrude Scott and
Mr. and Mrs u scott
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
P. @. Of A. Members
Celebrate Birthday
Entertained Lodge Last Friday
Night-Dancing, Music and
Games Were Enjoyed.

The members of Camp 9, P. o. of
A, were treated to Birthday Party
on Friday evening, February %. Elev-
en- members, whose birthdays have oc-
Cured within the last three months
were the hostesses for the evening.
The earlier part of the evening was
spent in dancing, music and games
and at late hour the members were
treated to an excellent supper
The menu for the occasion was
Fried oysters, potato salad, pickles
crackers, fruit, cake and coffee. The
tables were prettily decorated with
George Washington favors and cher
ries. The members departed wishing
the ladies many returns of the day.
The hostesses were: Mrs. Anna
Potter, Mrs. VIM. Gordon, Sr, Mrs
Emma Devinney, Mrs. Guy Shappell
Mrs. Carrie Adams, Mrs. Lille Somers
Mrs. Estella Jennings, Miss Florence
Shaw, Mrs. Ella Ireland, Mrs. Cora
Martin, Mrs. John Eckman.
The guests were: Mrs. Bessie Chew
Mrs. Annie Adams, Mrs. Matte Miller
Mrs. Annabel Leek, Mrs. Goldie Gene
rotzky. Mrs. Alice Taylor, Mrs. Minnie
Carly, Mrs. Harriet Kinsey, Mrs. Ar
linda Cramer, Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Elsie
Somers, Mrs. Lidie Lloyd, Mrs. Esther
Devendorf, Mrs Mary Dreher, Miss
Florence Edams, Mrs. Evelyn Fox. Mr.
and Mrs. George Travis, Mrs. Edna
Boice, Mrs Mary Perkins, Mrs. Mar,
Hommell, Mrs. Blanche Shaw, Mrs
Ethel Daugherty, Mrs. Mary Lingo and
others.
All members of the Camp are re
quested to be present Friday evening
February %, as there will be class
initiation Members of the degree
team will please wear white.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
MOTHERS BIRTHDAY.

Monday last was the birthday xnni-
versary of mother, and the event was
made the occasion for a family reun-
ion at her home, 46 Lenox avenue
Mother had prepared an elaborate din
ner which all enjoyed, but none enjoy
ed 1t more than she, and she was made
further happy by the useful gifts which
she received. There were present:
Miss Ida ". Taylor, of Baltimore, a
long time friend of the family; Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel E. Whitman, Miss Mary
E. Weston, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w.
Whitman, Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram E.
Whitman, and Miss Kathryn Whitman.
Everybody, quite naturally, thinks
their mother the best, and so do we,
for to her we owe so much. Never
has there been a time that she would
not have made any sacrifice for us.
We realize that it is impossible for us
ever to repay her. Our greatest hap
piness comes in helping to make her
happy. (B)
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
S|[zER NAMES
JUDGE WHITE
Name Sent to Senate Monday
Night for Re-Appointment
After Considerable Delay.
COLLINS IS ALSO APPOINTED

Governor George S. Silzer this week
decided to name Judge John ]. White,
of Atlantic City, for re-appointment as
a member of the Court of Errors and
Appeals. Judge White has served in
this capacity since 1911, and when his
term expired early in February and
his name was not sent to the Senate
for confirmation, there was considera-
BILE speculation as to the reason for
Withholding the name. 1t now appears
that there was a question of his decid-
ing to accept re-appointment because
of the condition of his health.
Last week, however, Judge White
wrote the Governor that his health
had now improved. The Judge visited
Trenton on Monday for a conference
with the Governor, and in consequence
the appointment was made.
The term of the Errors Court Judg-
es is for six years, and the salary is
twenty dollars day when engaged in
court work. Judge White was first
appointed by Governor Woodrow Will
son, in 1911, to fill a vacancy. He was
re-appointed for full term by Cover
nor Walter e. Edge.
Charles J. Collins, of Somers Point,
Democrat, was also given re-appoint-
1nent as a member of the Atlantic
County Tax Board. The salary for
this office is $1,000 year.
The Governor appointed William A.
Slaughter, Democrat, of MT. Holly, as
Judge of the Common Pleas Court of
Burlington county. This follows the
rejection by the Senate of the Cover
nor's. appointment of James Mercer
Davis, Democrat, of Mt. Holly and
Camden, who was Objectionable to
Senator Roberts, Republican, of Bur
lington county; term, five years; sala-
ry, $4,000.
Senator Richards bill appropriating
$4,000 for moving the Chestnut Neck
battle monument, Atlantic county, was
vetoed by Governor Silzer Monday
night. The purpose was to change the
monument to face the new State road
The Governor says it is disapproved
because it violates the Constitution
being in effect an appropriation oi
public money for the use of a private
, organization named in the bill.
Commenting on the veto of the mon
ument bill, Senator Richards said il
had been carefully drawn by an Allan
Afiss sr. but be vas i9clipel e
Fcriticism of It. The monument was
erected by Lafayette Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the Revolution, and the change
in the route of the New York road
now isolates the monument.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS.

Carl Gausert, of 1906 S. Main street,
entertained his friends last Monday
evening, in honor of his 18th birthday.
Games and music helped pass an en-
joyable evening. Prizes were awarded
Miriam Marhefka, Louisa Sutton and
Stuart Shinn. Refreshments were
served in the beautifully decorated
dining room The color scheme was
pale green and pink, with carnations.
Place favors were tiny baskets of can
dy Present were: Miriam Marhefka,
Louise Sutton, Cecilia Mcdonald, Ruth
johnson, Ruth Nixon, Stuart Shinn,
Horace Sutton, Joseph Johnson, Leon
ard Lunt, Carl Gausert and Warren
GauSert
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
CLARK ADAMS IN NEW LOCATION

Clark Adams, well known electrical
contractor, has removed his store and
show rooms to 15 N. Main street, just
two doors above his former headquar
ters. This change was made necessa
ry by the increasing business of Mr.
Adams. The store-room has been tho
roughly renovated, and every appli
ance for rapid service known to the
electrical trade, has been installed
Mr.. Adams is to be congratulated upon
his progressiveness, which accounts
largely for the rapid strides he is max.
ing in the local business field.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
FEBRUARY STONE
IS THE AMETHYST
Second Month Birth Stone is One
of Quartz Crystal of Double
Refractive Power.
FOUND IN MANY STATES.

The Amethyst February birth stone,
denotes sincerity and is one of the
Quartz crystal (Rock crystaD variety
and is of double refractive power
It's hardness is 7, and it's specific grav.
ity is 2.60. In it's composition the
Quartz crystal is a pure Silicon, that
is non-metallic element, but the fact
that there is mixed with this silicon a
metal gives it the various named
stones, as we find them in the birth
stones of this class of minerals thus
we have this Amethyst made up oi
Silicon with by-product of Iron in it
or rather oxide of Iron, the Citrin and
what is knowDgis smoky Topaz is also
one of the same class and have the
same general analysis.
The Amethyst is found in many
states in this country, especially in
Colorado, but mostly in small crystals
and a fine stone is rarely cut from
them We also find them in North
Carolina, and these are far better thar
any other found in the U. S., and some
fine stones were obtained from thai
state. Brazil and Uruguay also pro
duce many fine stones, but the very
finest in brilliancy and color come
from the Ural mountains, Siberia
Many of these stones are found in
clusters, ranging in size from those oi
peas to walnuts. There have beer
found pieces of much larger size, bui
k1a1 f11e neeimaR sraEa1 HTini
I the war there We're none to Nbe gotten.
This stone is also found in the Orient,
and is known as the Oriental Ame-
thyst. 1t is closely related to the
Ruby and other Oriental stones, but
is of an entirely different composition.
This will be discussed in later arti-
c1o
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
SEEING DETROIT.

Mr.. E. Hammell, of Detroit, Mich,
was more than delightfully."- surprised
on Sunday morning by receiving an
early visitor from his home town, AL
len b. Townsend, proprietor of Town,
sends Garage on the White Horse
Pike. Both young men are having a
jolly time. Mr. Townsend will be in
Detroit some time, where he will study
the complete construction of the Stu
debaker automobile, of which he is an
agent. After graduating from the At
lantic City High School he took a
three year course in an automobile
school in Detroit and graduated with
honors. He is the youngest son OF
Mrs May Townsend.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
SUCCESSFUL DANCE ;
OF JUNIOR CLASS
Social Event Sponsored by Local
Matrons as Patronesses-Ben-
eft of Washington Trip.
MANY HANDSOME PRIZES.

The Junior Glass of the High School
gave a successful dance on Monday
night at Mechanics Hall. The pro-
ceeds will be used toward paying the
expenses of the annual Washington
trip, made each year by the Senior
Glass, the Juniors taking advantage of
time to insure completion of the fund
year in advance, as their trip will
not be made until the Spring of 1925.
There was large list of well known
local matrons acting as patronesses to
the affair, which contributed largely
to its great success. Many handsome
prizes had been donated by local mer-
chants as door and lucky favor-prizes.
Music was furnished by Neveling' S
Orchestra, which in itself was enough
to insure the success OF the occasion.
The patronesses were: Mrs. Leland
Madden, Mrs. Scott M. Long, Mrs.
Charles o. Wilson, Mrs. Charles NJ.
Chattle, Mrs. Victor Jagmetty, Mrs.
Rollin A Gale, Mrs. Harry Helfrich,
Jr., Miss Irma Stiles, Miss Laura Car
penter, Mrs. Robert Mclean, Mrs. AL
ice Macmillan, Mrs. Georgia E.utz,
Mrs. Neil Shappell, Mrs. Anna Shap-
pell, Mrs. Edith Anderson, Mrs. Chas.
H. Conoyer, Mrs. Albert F. Bossler,
Mrs. John S. Walker, Mrs. James H.
Pauley and Mrs. Ezra A. Lake.
Prizes were donated as follows:
Adams Electric Shop, boudoir lamp;
Stephenson's Millinery Store, silver
bunch of grapes; Keller's store, box
cashmere soap; McConnelPs store,
fiashlight; Orange Drug Store, vanity
case; Hustler, florist, fern; Fabric
Shop, string of pearls; Atlantic Coun-
ty Sales Co, five pound box of candy;
Dennis Drug Store, candy; Weaver
Store. silk umbrella; Crawford's Drug
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
CONTEST ENDS FRIDAY.

The poster contest that has been
running in the High School for the
past month, will end Friday afternoon,
Miss Laura Carpenter, director, an
nouneed on Monday. A number OF
local students participated. Mrs.
William C.. Sullivan, Mrs. Ferdinand
Stadler, Mrs. B. F. Rutledge, Mrs.
John G. Thomas and Miss Charlotte
Jacobs will act as judges. Pupils
contributing include John Platt. Jack
Bradley, tooth brushes; Alonzo Keller,
Alice Goldmeyer. Margaret Stahl,
pearls, John Platt, peaches.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
MAKING PoPPIES.

The American Legion Auxiliary to
Mainland Post, No. 81, met at the
home of Mrs. Barnes Monday night to
make poppies, the number made being
212. Dainty refreshments wer served
by the hostess. Present We're: Mrs.
Emma Williams, Mrs. R. z. Adams,
Mrs. Ray Ortendahl, Mrs. VIM. Biggs,
Mrs. Vernon Doaey, Mrs. Clement Derr
Mrs. Corey Candy, Mrs. Margaret Bas-
sett, Mrs. Rossiter, and Mrs. Barnes.
The next regular meeting will be at
the home of Mrs. r. E. Adams, Pleas.
ant avenue, Monday evening, March
3rd
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
NEEpLEWoRK GUILD FORMED.

The girls of the Port Republic Gram
mar School formed needlework guild,
Friday, at the home of Mrs. Maggie
Wilson, a member of the Port Repub-
lie Parent-Teachers Association. The
officers named were: Pearl Endicott.
president; Madeline Huntley, vice
president; Phoebe Adams, secretary,
and Merta Adams, treasurer. The
first meeting of the guild will be held
this Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Madeline Huntley.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
TROUGH RIDERS" MiNsTRELs.

The Rough Riders from the Atlantic
County P o. S of A. gave a success
full vaudeville and minstrel show in
Mechanics Hall, Linwood, last Thurs
day night
The show opened with q minstrel
setting from Atlantic City Camp, No.
80, with Richard Mansfield as inter
loeutor Several vaudeville acts, in
cluding three tableaux by the Ocean
City Camp, and a sketch, THE Depot
Lunch Counter" by Camp No ia,
were all enjoyed.
Other features of the program were
a violin solo by Miss Busby, a toe
dance by Miss Ruth Ireland, and a
banjo solo by Master Carpenter.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
MONDAY BRIDGE CLUB.

Mrs. Albert Bossler, of First and
Lake place, entertained the Monday
afternoon Bridge Club, at her home.
A dainty repast was served by the
hostess. Those present were: Mrs.
William G. Taylor, Mrs. A. E. Stone,
Mrs. Sherwood Risley, Mrs. Samuel
ireland, Mrs. Charles Conoyer and
Mrs. Bossler. The club will be enter
tanned in a fortnight by Mrs A. E..
Stono
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
INCORPORATION MEETING.

The matter of incorporating the
Somers Point Fire Department will be
discussed when the paid company
meets in the city hall this Wednesday
night The incorporation will place
the city department on the same basis
as the Volunteer Fire Company, and
enable City Council to pass legislation
that will affect both companies in the
same manner. The Fire Committee
from City Council is expected to dis
cuss the matter with firemen at that
time
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-27
SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Knaebel, of Reading ave
nue.. Pleasantville, former Germania
farmer, by hiss many friends, Friday
night. Music, games and dancing were
enjoyed, and at a late hour refresh
ments were served.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Kienzle and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Purzner and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Steuckel and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sahl and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence Kienzle,- Mrs
Huber. Mr. and Mrs. George Huber
Leonard Purzner, Jr., John Lapihuska
George Mauroff and Henry Merkord