The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-02-09
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SAMUEL LEEDS
Civic Duty and Pride Discussed
By Well Known Chamber of
Commerce Executive.
URGES GENERAL CLEAN UP

Samuel P. Leeds, President of the
Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce
and well known authority on munich
pal and community affairs in general.
was the principal speaker al the Cham
Der of Commerce meeting on Wednes-
day night. He made a splendid ad-
dress and closed with this message to
The people of Pl|easantyille: Think
you live in a good town or move out
Leeds commented on the appearance
of Pleasantville as it was viewed BIZ
those passing through, and observed
that It needed some cleaning up in
places where rubbish was allowed to
accumulate in sight Of railroad and
automobile traffic. His suggestion
along this line will be taken up for
action
Roads, Leeds favorite subject, as
well as transportation and publicity.
were discussed by him. He left the
following message, which he also re-
Gently gave TO an Atlantic City organ
ization. and which well fits locally:
TO insure steady growth and pro-
gress, there must be unity of purpose
and action. Between unity and disin-
tegration there is no middle ground.
In matters Of civic progress we either
are firmly united or loosely separated.
Every community is bound to fail in
grasping some of its opportunities.
However, there is no excuse for a com
munity TO repeatedly fall by the way
side in some of the fundamentals of
progress, among them being loyalty;
strength OF purpose; enthusiasm; a
profound belief in the possibilities of
the home town; a willingness to work
quietly OF of range OF the spotlight
of publicity if necessary; to lay aside
personal and petty objections in the
best interests OF the whole commune
ty; to support local projects, insofar
as personal assets will allow; and By
unselfsh service inspire others to do
likewise.
There are people in Atlantic City
working night and day putting unity
into community. The desire for a bet
ter city in which TO live is slowly but
surely becoming the dominant one. 1t
is not wise to stand around and call
the o~bstructionist anne Time is too
precious. The march is forward. The
goal is sure. Atlantic City as a whole
is worth infinitely moz 1aan all the
ssss.sss " al1l1 lsa IafiI
FICTITIOUS caling. W7hlae fhe t4Sf6
ZIONIST obstructs. and the knockar
knocks, let those who believe in a
better city work necessarily to bring
It about.
This may be high-sounding ideal
SIN, but in reality it is just plain COM
non sense, no more and no less. which
5 expected from those who want to
10 right and live right. and who have
Atlantic City's future at heart.
l believe in my city. l want to see
Ter progress. | am interested beyond
ne limits of my own particular bust
less, because l know that whatever
70 10 promote my neighbor's prospect
y prohts me and my business.
i ike TO mingle with my fellow
BUSINESS men, TO give them the benefit
Il my experience and my knowledge
nd to learn from them. Ny mind is
pen When questions arise that involve
common good of the community
nd welcome an opportunity TO lend
ny help 10 the efforts of nv associ-
ties in a move that makes my CITY a
letter place in which to live and tran
act business.
4 appreciate the value of concerted
fort and the powerful influence that
esults when men combine their ener-
lies in a well directed move for the
of the community.
i want my city's industries to
hrive. want my city to keep abreast
II her sister cities in resort activities.
want my city to hold a high place in
he world. Z want my city to be proud
# her civic accomplishments. | do
ny part TO help my city achieve these
mbitions.
Il belong 10 The Chamber OF Con-
lerce. DO you2s