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The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
DEBATE TRY-oUTs.

The last debate of the first trial
group of debaters of the local High
School, in competition for the honor
of representing Pleasantyille in the
annual Rutgers College Interscholastic
Contest was held in the school audito-
rum last Friday afternoon. The mega
tive team, composed of Charles Al
brecht, Richard Sullivan and Howard
Lloyd defeated Agnes Lake, Grace
Smedley and Kathryn Whitman
The subject debated was: Resolved
that the Box Peace Plan Should Be
come Part of the Foreign Policy of
the United States" Miss Jacobs. Miss
Emily Kaufman and Miss Carpenter.
all teachers OF the High School. We're
judges. The vote was unanimous
For the negative, Albreeht who was
a member of the debating team last
year, was best. while Miss Smedley
and Miss Whitman did well for the
affirmative.
Miss Nancy Miller. coach of the de
baters, will start the second group Of
debates this week. She has had charge
OF the teams here for the past three
years
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
New Committees To
Be Named Wednesday
Stoloff to Appoint Civic Improve
ment, Business Relations and
Transportation Committees.

When the Chamber of Commerce
meets this Wednesday night, President
Samuel j. Stoloff will name several
new committees, including those for
Civic Improvement, Business Relations
and Transportation. In future these
committees will be included annually
in the list of standing committees.
In the drive for membership the
membership committee is meeting
with great success. At each meeting
new names are being added to the
Chamber roll, and this Wednesday
night several applications will be vot-
ed upon. The total membership is
now nearing the one hundred mark.
Several important subjects will be
discussed at the coming meeting. One
of considerable importance from a pub
licity standpoint is a contract with a
sign advertising company for the erec-
tion of boosting signs at prominent
places in the city.
William ]. Schilling will donate an
prize. He was the winner
of the prize at the last meeting. Mem
bers are urged to attend the meetings.
as there is a great revival of interest
in Chamber work this year.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
ON
22nd Of APRIL
Registry List Will be Made Up of
Those Who Voted at Novem-
Der Election.
SAMPLE BALLOTS MAILED

The Presidential Primaries will be
held on April 22nd, when delegates
and alternates will be elected for the
forthcoming National Conventions of
the Republican and Democratic par
ties.
District Boards of Elections will
meet at least ten days before the date
of the election and make up their reg
istry books from the names of voters
listed in the poll-books of the last
November election and of those who
register by affidavit.
Any voter qualified to vote at the
next general election, but who did not
vote<last general election, whose name
therefore does not appear on the poll
books, can be registered by filing with
his municipal or township clerk an
affidavit for that purpose, the clerk
filing the affidavit with the County
Board of Elections.
When the registry list is made up
as above, the boards will from the
party poll books of the last primary
election mark "R" or I'D" after each
name of those who voted at that cleo
tion
Sample ballots and envelopes will
be furnished by the County Clerk to
the municipal clerks to distribute to
election boards, who will mail copy
to every voter.
For their services in preparing the
registry list, mailing out ballots and
conducting the election, members of
the boards will be paid $40 each.
Those who did not vote at the last
general election will not be registered
and entitled to vote at the Presiden-
tial primaries unless they have their
names registered by affidavit. Those
who voted in the Republican or Demo
cratic primaries last fall must vote
that ticket in the forthcoming cleo
ton Those who did not vote in the
last primary must, if challenged, swear
that they supported a majority of the
candidates of the party whose ticket
they wish to vote at this election.
Boards will not make house to
house canvass for this election, max
ing up the registry list as above stat
ed from last falls poll books.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
1924 Budget Shows
Increase Over 1923
Streets and Highways and Z
and Pronertu. AH.nran
Raised This Year.

The annual budget of the city has
been completed and approved by City
Council, and in accordance with the
law there will be a meeting of Council
held on Monday evening, March 3rd,
at which time objections to the bud
get may be presented by any taxpayer
or person interested.
The budget for 1924 shows an in
crease of $19,462.94 over the 1928 bud
get. The 1924 appropriation is s146,-
639.74, while the 1923 appropriations
totaled s127,176S0.
There are several slight increases
noted TO raise money for increasing
needs as the city grows; the largest
increases being for streets and high
ways, preservation of life and property
and debt service. The street appro-
priation for 1928 was S33,677.44, while
for this year it is s39,050. The life
and property appropriation for 1928
was s16,S15, while for this year il is
s19,665. The debt service appropria-
tion for this year is $22.716, as against
$12,2S2.11 for last year
In 1928 there was raised by taxation
the sum of s95,056.S0. This year the
amount to be raised in this manner is
S102, 2,53974
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY.

An enjoyable time is being looked
for at st. Johns NJ P. Church Wash
ington's Birthday evening, Feb. 22nd
The occasion will be the double ami
yersary of the Adult Bible classes oil
this church. The Allen B. Endicoti
Glass for men was organized in 1918
and the Althea Glass for ladies was
organized one year later.
Each class has about fifty members
and there is often sharp competition
between them as to which one will
have the largest attendance at the Sun
day School sessions. The average at
tendance is usually very good in both
classes, and visitors are always made
welcome.
The committees appointed to look
after the entertainment on Friday ev-
ening are working hard to make it a
success. Each lady will be expected
to prepare box lunch, with her name
inside. These will be sold to the
men and the buyer is expected to
share the lunch with the one who
prepared it. Ice cream will also be
on sale and the proceeds of the even
ing will be turned over to the organ
fund
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
VALENTINE SOCIAL.

Mrs. Robert E. Perkins entertained
her social club last Thursday night
with valentine party at her home, E.
Park avenue. A most enjoyable eve-
ming was passed with singing, dancing
and music. Miss Penhallow played
piano selections, while Mr. Hilton en-
tertained with his violin. A dainty
luncheon was served at late hour
Those present included: Mr.. and
Mrs. Emerson Hilton, Mrs. Louis Hill
debrant, Mrs. Hughes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Kline, Mrs. William Haschke.
Mrs. Hattie L. Adams, Mrs. Edgar
Mingen, Miss Mary Penhallow, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Way, Mrs. Trena Small
wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Perkins
and Master Robert E. Perkins, Jr.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
RAISING CHURCH FUNDS.

The Ladies' Aid of Grace Lutheran
Church, Somers Point, recently held a
meeting at the home of Mrs. Annie
Meisley, on the Shore road, with a
large attendance. The ladies of this
organization are planning several So
cial affairs to be held to raise funds
for new church. At present the con-
gregation worships in the headuuar-
ters of the Volunteer Firemen. Those
present at the meeting were: Mrs.
Louis Deither, Mrs. Madeline Spitz.
Mrs. Louis Lemely, Miss Julia Lemely.
Mrs. Margaret Meisley, Miss Anna
Spitz, Miss Madeline Spitz, Mrs. Ger
trude Linn, Mrs. Rose Fenske. Mrs.
Alice Ratok, Mrs. Anna L. Eliason and
Mrs. Booker
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
THIS WEEK.

Feb. 19-P. H. S. vs.. Ocean City H.
5. (Girls' Varsity Team). P. II. S.
Reserves VS.. Stanton A c.
The P. H. S. girls staged tie game
with the Ocean City H. S. girls in
Ocean City in January. The game of
Feb. 18th will be the second basketball
game of the two game series. The ?.
II. S. Reserves. composed of such
players as c. Albrecht, G. Albreeht.
Roser, Newman, Brooks, Brown and
Shappell. practically all of whom have
seen service in P. H. S. Varsity games,
will meet the strong Stanton A. c.. of
Atlantic City. in a preliminary game,
starting at 7.30 p. m. Admission, 25e.
Feb. PIP. H. S. vs. Yineland H. S.
(Boys and Girls).
The P. H. s Varsity girls team will
meet the Vineland Varsity girls team
in the first game, which will start at
7.30 p. m. These two teams have nev-
er met before. The boys Varsity game
between P. H. S. and Vineland H. S.
will be played after the girls game
In Fineland, P. H. S. defeated Vine
land H. S. this year by the close score,
35-27. The TWO teams are evenly
matched and terrific struggle can be
expected when the two teams meet
Friday evening. as Vineland H. S. ex-
poets to even up the two game series.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
NICE TO HAVE FRIENDS.

Miss Sarah Keeler, of Linwood. is
slowly improving from long illness.
Her recovery has been considerably
hastened by the devotion of her
friends, who have not only visited
her, but have showered her with val
entines and presents. Those who
have contributed presents include the
Lenape Park Club, Mary Mcconnell,
Emma Derr, Billy Porter, Helena
Scull, Ethel Naglee, Joetta Wilson,
Althea Hopf, Leonard James, Evelyn
Snyder, Emma Burroughs, Ruth San
ders, Meta Burroughs, Ennille Shap-
pell, Myrtle Rose, Hazel Rose, Billy
Wright, Elsie Wolfbrandt, Isabel
Smith, William Keeler, Carl James,
Elizabeth Thorn, Mrs. Smith Sutton,
Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mildred Wolf
brandt, Caroline James, Dorothy Wolf
brandt, Leroy Sutton, Virginia Thorn,
Mrs. Froat, Mary Meskers.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
Hammonton
MoTORIST ARRESTED.

Cameron Loveland, of Leeds Point.
was arrested on Sunday, after his au-
tomobile had been in i collision, dur
ing which Mrs. Ruth Turner, of Allan
tic City, was injured. Loveland is held
under $1,000 bail on charges of reck-
less driving, and pending the outcome
OF the woman's injuries. Harry Boice,
of Pleasantville. who was riding with
Loveland, was also arrested and later
released under $500 bail as a material
witness.
Loveland drove his car into another
machine owned by Charles Y. Evans,
of Atlantic City, at the intersection of
Iowa and Arctic avenues Mrs Evans,
who was riding with her husband in
the front seat, escaped unhurt, but
Mrs. Turner, who was sitting with her
husband, sustained deep decorations
over the right eye She was taken to
the Atlantic City Hospital.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
VALENTINE PARTY.

A delightful Valentine party was
given Thursday evening by Mrs Ray
mond Seull, Of Chester avenue. when
she entertained the Jolly Ten. Two
new members were accepted. After a
pleasant evening Of cards and sewing.
the guests were ushered into an at
tractively decorated dining room.
where dainty refreshments were serY-
ed Favors We're tiny red baskets OF
candy hearts and cupid heart valen-
tines.
Present were: Mrs. John Van SAINT.
Mrs Ellis R. Warner, Mrs. Mildred A.
Boice, Mrs. Harry Biggs Mrs. E. Leon
Haines, Mrs. Franklin F. Smith. Mrs
Wesley Megronigle. Mrs John r. Gil
bert and Mr.. and Mrs Raymond scua
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
ENJOYS BOTH BIRTHDAY.

Joseph Collins was given a birthday
party by his children and grandchil-
dren quite recently at his home on
South Main street. Mr.. Collins is in
his SOth year and greatly enjoyed the
festivities of the evening. Those
present Were: Dr. and Mrs John NJ
Sooy, of Somers Point; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wolfe, of English Creek; Mr..
and Mrs. Byron L. Martin, Miss Anna
bel Collins, Miss Eliza Collins, Ernest
W. Sooy and Lewis R. Wolfe.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
ROSE BUD CLASS.

Members of the Rose Bud Glass, of
Mt. Pleasant NJ. P. Church, gave a
valentine party last Friday night at
the home of Anita Hires, Reading ave
nue.. Music and games were enjoyed.
The rooms We're appropriately deco
rated for the occasion. Favors were
dainty valentines. Refreshments were
served at a late hour.
Present were: Lemuel Hires, Helen
Stiles, Elizabeth Stephens, Francis
Condell, Linford Hill, Morgan Inger-
soil, Mildred Bowen, Anita Hires and
Hartley.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
WILD BILL" AGAIN
ATHLETIC PLAYER
Pierson Has Signed Contract with
"Connie Mack" and Will Re-
port on February 28.
"CANNED" BY LANDS.

William, alias "Wild Bill', Pierson,
the well known mainland pitcher who
was once an Athletic player, and who
was barred from Big League ball by
Commissioner Lands in 1922, follow
ing his refusal to report to the Chatta-
nooga team of the Southern League
for further seasoning, by order of
Connie Mack, is again to enroll with
the famous Philadelphia aggregation.
He was recently sent a contract by
Connie, and the contract being sat
isfactory to "Bill", he attached his
signature.
Pierson will report to Connie" at
Philadelphia, on Thursday, February
2Sth, in time for the Southern trip of
the Athletics for training. Mack"
recently stated that it was his belief
that Pierson was about ripe for the big
show, and that he expected big things
from the youth Connie also intends
to give him plenty of chance to make
good Should Pierson make a good
showing in the South he is sure to
stay with the Athletics.
Since being restored to organized
baseball on the last birthday of Judge
Lands, Pierson has been taking light
training in preparation for his return
to the Mackmen. Each day for at
least two or three hours Pierson can
be found working out with the weights,
skipping rope to gain wind and doing
many exercises to get his left arm in
the proper shape.
1t was during the winter of 1922
Pierson met with an unfortunate acci-
dent. While in a field near his subur-
ban home, a dynamite cap exploded,
nearly blowing out his eyes. Howev-
er, the injured optics were restored TO
normality with careful treatment.
Through the advice of his physicians
Pierson took what he called things
easy during last season. In his easy
campaign" Pierson won the majority
of the baseball games for the Jeffries
- fx.rst.l liraex
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
PARTY FOR DAUGHTER.

Mrs Samuel Barton gave a birthday
party for her daughter Marjorie, in
honor of her eighth birthday. Games,
music and delicacies were enjoyed by
the children. The dining room was
very prettily decorated in pink and
white. Marjorie received many pretty
and useful presents.
Those present were: Ellen Scott,
Florence Adams, Thelma Adams, VIII
bur Noble Wright, Helen Elizabeth
Wright, Charles Robert Bell, Mrs. Bell.
Mrs. Adams. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Thomas, Doris May Barton, Marjorie
Alice Barton, Mr.. and Mrs Samuel
Barton.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
WIDOWS CLUB.

Mrs. Susie Kiger entertained the
Widows Club on Monday evening at
dinner. The company was royalty en-
tertained at her home on Houston
street, Atlantic City. Present were:
Mrs. Cora Martin, Mrs. A. Cramer,
Mrs. Clara Smith, Absecon: Mrs. May
Stringer, Mrs. Margaret Hilgert, Mrs.
e. Carr, Mrs. Mary Dreher, Mrs Mar
garet Brown.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
COLLECTOR TO SIT.

In order to assist citizens of Pleas
antville and Absecon in the making
up of their returns for income tax,
Deputy Collector Willis will sit three
days on the mainland. He will be at
the Pleasantville Trust Company on
February 20, at the First National
Bank of Pleasantville on February 81,
and at the First National Bank of Abb
secon on February 25.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
RETIRED MINISTER DIES.

Rev. John W. Morris, a retired
Methodist Episcopal minister well
known in this section of the State.
died last Saturday at Vineland where
he has resided since retiring from ac-
tive service. He served a number of
charges during his more than fifty
years of preaching. Absecon was one
of the churches he served, as well as
Milltown, where the Rev. ]. L. Surtees
is now stationed
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENT

James Nell, well-known brother-in-
law of Peter Cerrut, formerly located
at 10 W Washington Ave, announces
that he has opened a first-class Barber
Shop at 103 n. Main St. Pleasantville.
with the best sanitary methods. H
also carries a full line Of perfumery
Pay him a visit. He viii give the best
service and courtesy at all times-ad.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
S82,752.69 IS
GIVEN SCHOOLS
Council Approves Certihcation
Presented by Board of School
Estimates Monday Night.
PAVING BIDS ARE RECEIVED


On Monday night the Board of
School Estimates submitted to City
Council a certification, signed by the
entire Board, for the sum of $S2, ,752.69
as the amount of money needed for
school purposes for the year 1924-25.
This had been determined at meet
ing of the Board of School Estimates
held on February Sth. Council adopt
ed the certifcation and the amount
asked for will be raised.
An application for soldiers eX-
emption from taxation of poll tax and
to the value of $500 on real and per-
sonal property was made by George
Duffy. This was granted by Council.
But one bid was received by Council
for the work of laying sidewalks and
curbs for the balance OF the year 1924.
This bid was submitted by contractor
Edward Goehler, who held the con-
tract for the 1923 work, and the prices
were approximately the same as last
year on all the different kinds of
work required. The bid was ordered
referred to the Street Committee, to
make report thereon at the next
meeting OF Council.
The Property Committee reported
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
PARTY AT PARISH HOUSE.

Members of the Girls Friendly Soci.
ETY. OF st. Marks Episcopal Church
We're present in the Parish House, last
Friday night. when dancing and games
were enjoyed. Marion Stone won the
prize offered.
Among those present were: Bertha
Olsen, Evelyn Lee, Hilda Lucas, Helen
Lucas, Dorothy Hutton, Elizabeth
Thomas, Marion Stone, Anna Jones,
Evelyn Jones, Estella Lovett, Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Taylor Mrs. Arthur H.
TAYLOR and Mrs. F. E. Root
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
LOCAL STUDENT
PRIZE WINNER
Miss Violet Morris Received First
Prize in Annual County Story
Telling Contest.
EUNICE WOLFE WAS SECOND

Miss Violet Morris, a sixth grade
student in School No. 1, was declared
the winner OF the Atlantic County
Story Telling Contest, held in the 10
cal High School auditorium, last Fri
day night There We're eleven contes-
tants from every section of the Coun-
ty.
The Last Lesson the story that
won for Miss Morris in the elimination
series, was the tale she told. She was
awarded a handsome gold watch, do
mated by Fred Smith, a local jeweler,
as first prize.
The second prize, a SO gold piece,
was won by Eunice Wolfe, Of Soul
vile, who told the story. THE Wisdom
Of King Solomon" Edward Banhol
zer, of Somers Point, won the third
prize, s. gold piece. given by the
County Council of Parent Teachers
He told the story Robin Hood"
Miss Sarah Askew, assistant State
librarian, made a few remarks follow
ing the last of the stories, and told
two tales of interest to the crowd of
children and grown-ups that packed
the balcony and lower floor of the
high school auditorium. Both were
received with applause.
The eleven contestants, who took
part, included: Anthony Ranere, of
Hammonton, who told the story Tar
Baby; Edward Banholzer, of Somers
Point, Robin Hood; Helen Ingersoll,
Linwood, Uncle Remus on the Tele-
phone; Aurelia Colomo, Mays Land
ing, 1.-The Freckled Face Little Girl9;
Violet Morris. Pleasantville, "The Last
Lesson; Catherine Phipp, Minotola,
Robin Hood; Dorothy Allen, Abse-
con, "Betty's Ride; Emma LobherT,
Egg Harbor, Cinderella; Eunice
Wolf, Scullyille, The Wisdom of King
Solomon; Nellie Hambleton, North
field, 'The Tree Dwarfs'; Jane Dun
lap, Ventnor, "Oyyand and Marit"
Selections by the Pleasantville High
School orchestra opened the program.
Following the stories a pleasing cello
solo was played by Francis Giannini.
a high school student The Egg Har-
Dor Glee Club sang.
Henry NJ. Gresham, county superin-
tendent of schools, spoke before the
awarding,
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
JAMES WRAY CONVICTED
AOF RECKLESS DRIVING

James Wray, of this city, was found
guilty of reckless driving when he ap-
peared before Magistrate Waldmayer,
IN Atlantic City on Monday. The
complaint had been made by Lee Wig
gins, also of this city.
The charge was the result of "a
crash at the corner of Ventnor and
Albany avenues, Atlantic City, between
automobiles owned by Wray and Wig
gins, on November 20, 1928. With
Virgins were Horace and Gilbert Ma
gel, also of Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
WASHINGTON PARTY.

Sterling Council. D. of A, will hold
a Washington Party at Mechanics
Hall this Wednesday evening. The
recent dance given by the Council
was a decided success. The spot
prize was won by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Fennimore, and the door prize was
won by an out of town resident.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
BIBLE CLASS TN THE SOUP.

On Monday night the Mems Bible
Class of Wesley Church We're surpris-
ed by the "eats" committee, who serv-
ed hot vegetable soup, crackers, bread
butter and coffee. There was much
speculation beforehand as to what
would be served, and those present
expressed their satisfaction in no un-
certain terms.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
NATURALIZATION COURT.

Naturalization Court will be held at
Mays Landing, Wednesday, February
9th. A large number of applicants
and their witnesses will be summoned
to appear at the Court House on that
date for the final step in their attain
ment of citizenship.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
HammOntOn Girls
Meet Second Defeat
Score of 3S-29.

On Saturday afternoon the Pleasant
vile High School Girls met and de-
feated the strong Hammonton High
Girls for the second time with a score
of SO TO 29.
Cramer and Gibbs were the star
players of the game. The Harmon
ton girls played so swiftly that they
kept the local girls on the move
throughout the entire game. At the
end of the first half the score was II
to 16 in PleasantYilIe's favor. During
the second half the P. H. S. Girls sue
ceeded in gaining and keeping the lead
to the finish.
The Imam.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
Pleasantvine Lost
Game At Cape May
Local Boys Rallied Near Close of
Contest But Could Not Over
come Long Odds.

Pleasantville High School basket
ball five was defeated on Saturday
evening at Cape May, by the score of
$50. After being several points be-
hind in the game, the Pleasantville
team rallied with the entrance of
Brown and finished well. Borden
Painter made nine field goals.
The summary.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
POLICE DANCE A SUCCESS.

The first dance given under the aus
pices of the newly organized Police
Beneficial Association of this city, in
Mechanics Hall, on Saturday night,
was decided success. The police in
tend to give several social functions
during the winter and spring season.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20

an appeal VAls made to Council in the
matter of the assessment of a piece of
property in the name of Ed Hall. 1t
appears that Hall has been paying
taxes for several years on a piece of
property assessed at SAP for the lot
and $500 for a house. There is no
house on this property, according to
the statement of the City Engineer.
However Hall owns lot on which
there is house and which was as
sessed at S42 for the lot and $500 for
the house. He did not pay taxes on
this lot, presuming that the taxes he
did pay were covering that property
and the property was sold for unpaid
taxes. Now the latter property has
been sold and an effort is being made
to clear the property of the tax incum-
brance. The matter was referred to
the City Engineer and City Solicitor
to confer with the Tax Assessor of
the Second Ward and adopt such rec
ommendation as the City Solicitor
may make for settlement following
this conference.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-20
The workInomen,s guiIdino an,

The Workingmen's Building and
Loan Association of Pleasantville will
open its twenty-third series of stock
on Monday March 10. The series is
open to public subscription; shares so
cents per month each. Subscriptions
are now being received by the secre-
tary, J. o. Herr. II Old Turnpike.-ad.