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Palisadian., 1925-12-18
VICTORY DINNER FOR
MAYOR A. C. MARMET
Congressman Perkins in Speech
Praised FairvieW's Executive.

Mayor Alexander C. Marmet was
honored by 200 friends at the Sauter
Inn, Saturday night, when victory
dinner was given under the auspices
of the A. C. Marmet Association, of
which he is standard bearer.
In his address to the gathering, the
mayor expressed his appreciation and
thanked those who worked during the
campaign, that returned him to Office
by an overwhelming majority.
Congressman Randolph Perkins
eulogized the Fairview executive,
and said that Fairview was now
recognized as one of the leading bor-
oughs in the county.
Roscoe Park McClave, county en-
gineer, said that during the Marmet
administration the borough had pro-
gressed rapidly, and that the voters
have expressed their appreciation of
the work accomplished by him by re-
turning him to office.
Mayor Joseph w. Marini, borough
attorney for Fairview, said the Mar
met administration had proved its
worth during the past two years.
John Prenderville, on behalf of the
Marmet Association, presented the
mayor with a purse of gold The
Ladies' Auxiliary also presented a
wallet to the mayor. Mrs. Vantage
made the presentation speech.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
new GRANTWOOD BANK
TO OPEN ABOUT JAN. Is
Has Certificate of Authority and
Has Announced Opening of
Xmas Savings Club.

In the heart of Grantwood on the
south west corner of Columbia ave-
nue. and the car line in the Carney
building, the Title Guarantee and
Trust Company, Grantwood's new
bank, has opened it's doors to the
public by announcing the opening of
a Christmas Savings club.
The bank officials state that COM
plete banking business will start just
as soon as the alterations are COM
plete and the fixtures are installed
January Is has been set as tentative
date for the opening.
The Title Co. quarters are ready
now and the former Cliffside Park
Title Insurance Co. is now doing busi-
ness at this address in a new COM
plete suite of offices.
A huge vault is being constructed
in connection with the bank which
will be one of the strongest in this
SGCIlOu Ol lHS NOuuly Will
burglar alarms. All the fixtures are
the most modern and were bought
with the thought of public convent
ence in mind.
Mr.. Preston, the general manager,
said yesterday, 81 think this bank
will be very popular institution
from the outset because of it's central
location and the fine men who are
back of the enterprise. We hope to
open not later than the 18th of next
month. Everything now depends on
the installation of the fixtures as we
have our certificate of authority. The
Christmas Savings Club will open at
once and already we have received a
number of applications for member
ship. This is interesting because up
to this time no public announcement
has been made concerning the club.
1t shows, however, that the bank is
wanted here in Grantwood and it will
grow rapidly l am sure into one of
the finest banks in the entire
county"
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
CRANTW0OD WOMEN
HURT IN AUTO CRASH
Mrs. J. KenWorthy and Mrs. VIM.
Clark in Sedan Hit by Speed
ing New York Car.

Two we'll known women of Grant
wood met with serious automobile
accident last week. Mrs. J. Ken
worthy and Mrs. William Clark mo-
tored to Union City, in Mrs. Ken
worthys sedan and after day of
Christmas shopping were returning
in the early afternoon, at a moderate
pace, when on reaching the Hudson
county park, a man came driving
from the west at terrific speed and
crashed into them. The impact was
so great that the car turned COM
pletely around then skidded and
turned over, damaging it seriously,
and severely cutting Mrs. Clark who
was thrown over on the breaking
windshield and miraculously escaped
death. Mrs. Kenworthy clung to the
steering wheel throughout and some
how escaped with only bruises and
stiffness.
Miss Hannah Mandel who was driv-
ing from her home in Edgewater
Heights was an eye witness of the
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up to escape the catastrophe which
she saw coming, and she conveyed
Mrs Clark to DIR. Dilger's Office in
Cliffside, for treatment. Mrs. Clark s
wounds were sewed up and she was
taken to her home on Palisade ave
nue., Grantwood where she is recover
ing although suffering from the Sc
we're shock
Mrs. Kenworthy remained with the
demolished car until a number of 10
cal acquaintances appeared, driving
through the park and with their aid
the many packages, and she herself
were taken to her home and the cal
was towed to VIM. Michaelsen's gar
age in Grantwood.
The man, a resident of Rome, New
York, was allowed to go to his home
as he agreed to settle, out of court
The speed at which he was driving
was so great after he had struck the
Kenworthy car, that his car crashed
on into the gutter smashing the from
wheels.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
OBJECT TO
MOULDING CONCERN
ON CUMBERMEDE RID,
Say Manufacturing Concern Is
Menace to Health; Abbott Blvd.
Resident Wants Gas Service
and Fire Hydrant.

A protest was registered with the
Fort Lee mayor and council at their
meeting on Wednesday evening
against the use of the old Stabel sta
BILE on Cumbermede road, in Palisade,
as a manufacturing plant for mould
ings. The protest was made by sew
eral residents in the vicinity, who
claim the shop is a menace to h9alth.
The building inspector was ordered
to try and persuade the proprietor to
discontinue the nuisance, and if his
efforts fail the matter will be taken
up by the borough's health authori-
ties
Mrs. Delio of Abbott boulevard, Pal
isade, asked the councils aid in get
ting the Public Service to supply gas
to the five homes at present on her
block. The governing body agreed to
write to the gas company and urge
them to supply the service. She also
asked that fire hydrant be placed in
the block. This matter will be given
attention the first of the year.
]. Otto Hunike of Palisade protest
ed against a sidewalk assessment, say
ing he had already paid one.
1t was reported that the application
of the Fort Lee Transportation Com
pany for certain bus routes in Fort
Lee had been refused by the Public
Utility Commission.
A petition for the grading and paw
ing of a section of Bergen boulevard
was received and filed.
No objections were heard when the
public hearing on the improvement of
Arcadian Way was opened. The ordi-
nance providing for the improvement
calls for concrete walks and cutters
with a macadamized roadway.
A similar ordinance for the improve
ment of Buckingham road, Palisade,
was passed through its hearing with
out objections or mention.
January 20 is the date set by the
council for the sale of the property
upon which there are unpaid taxes.
Crystal lake, the object of several
lawsuits between Leonia and Fort
Lee because of the seepage of sewer
age upon the hilly part of Fort Lee
into the Leonia lake, will be offered
for sale by the Fort Lee borough. 1t
had to buy the body of water to settle
the dispute. For many years it has
been used by the skaters of Bergen
county. The sale will be advertised.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
RESCUES
BY SISTERS At BIG
FIRE LAST MONDAY
Home Of Divine Providence in
ParamuS Burned to Ground
Early This Week; 189
Patients Saved.

The Home of Divine Providence, a
Catholic hospital in Paramus, near
Ridgewood, was totally destroyed by
fire Monday afternoon. Twelve Cath
Ollie Sisters of Charity rescued 1S9
patients, many of whom were crippled
and bedridden.
One sister and four fremen received
severe burns. Another fireman was
taken to the hospital when part of a
partments of eleven nearby towns and
cities, handicapped by scarcity of
water, were unable to control the
blaze, which did damage estimated at
100000.
So thoroughly and coolly did the
sisters, aided by volunteer helpers, do
their rescue work that not a single
patient suffered or became excited.
In many cases aged men and women
and crippled children had to be car
ried down three flights of smoke-filled
stairs.
"Why, not one of the sisters even
tainted" declared Sister Louise, act
ing superintendent, after the patients
had been transferred to ST. Andrews
Home, directly opposite; the Mount
Carmel Convent and the Bergen Pines
Hospital.
Their patients safe, the sisters res
cued religious figures and statues from
an adjoining chapel, built fourteen
years ago at a cost of S250,000. The
chapel, with it's thirteen stained glass
windows. imported from Germany and
installed at a cost of $1,000 each, also
was destroyed.
After the fire had died down, leav-
ing smouldering ruins with but one
wall standing. Sister Superior Cecile
came back from New York, where she
had gone to buy Christmas gifts for
the hospital Christmas tree. She near
ly collapsed.
Sister Colette had led twenty old
men and women from the blazing
building before it was discovered she
was suffering from burns on the face,
body, arms and hands. She was at
tended by ambulance surgeons and
sent to Mount Carmel Convent.
Volunteer firemen burned were Nick
Kuyper, an iceman who rescued eight
crippled patients; Law Schwartz. Ell
mer Fuchs and Jimmy Wolfes, all of
Paramus. Fireman James Fentry, also
of Paramus, was taken to Bergen
County Hospital with possible inter
nal injuries after section of wall had
fallen on him. The fire is believed to
have started on the top floor of the
home from defective wiring.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Fine Meat Market to
Open Here in Palisade

The housewives of Palisade will
welcome the announcement that a
first class meat market will be opened
in Palisade Saturday, December 10,
by Mr. A. Bernstein of New York city.
1t will be called the Grant-Lee Market
and is at Pahsade Junction, just a
few doors below the theatre.
Mr.. Bernstein was formerly in the
meat business in the Washington
Heights section of New York city and
came to Palisade at the invitation OF
a number of friends.
He has all new and modern fixtures,
including wonderful, large refriger-
ator and cooling machine in the
show window.
The meats he will handle are of the
very best grade and his low prices
will be revelation to many who are
now shopping in New York city.
We take pleasure in referring you
to Mr. Bornstein's ad on page eight
and highly recommend his new es-
tablishment.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
THOSE WHO need COAL
SHOULD ORDER AT ONCE
N. J. Coal Committee Issues In
formation on Subject That
All Should Read.

The New Jersey Coal Committee
seeks your active assistance in the
steps it is taking to avert unneces-
sary hardship as a result of the an
thracite coal strike.
The committee emphasizes the
necessity of impressing on the people
of the state that low volatile soft coal
and coke should be ordered in advance
of severe winter weather. Coincident
with the first heavy snow fall, or in
tense cold, there will be widespread
suffering if this advice is not needed.
Coal dealers, with few exceptions,
are equipped to store but two or three
days supply of soft coal. 1t cannot
be stored in anthracite pockets. 1t
must be obtained in most cases right
from the cars. Soft coal freezes in
transit and the contents of the cars
must be steamed out before they may
be unloaded in very cold weather.
Railroads are ready to bring an ade-
quate supply to New Jersey now on
order of the coal dealers. The dealers
will buy it on assurance of the pub
lie that householders will take it.
Hence orders should be placed by
householders without further delay.
Wherever possible sixty days supply
should be ordered for immediate de-
livery. No one who is without an
ample supply of coal to last until
April should fail to order at least
thirty day supply at once and re-
quest it's delivery as soon as his bin
will hold it. Settlement of the anthra-
city strike tomorrow would not suffice
to overcome in the next three months
the coal shortage of 100000 tons
which we now face in New Jersey.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Disorderly Person

Rudolph Jacobs, who said he re-
sides at 275 West 145th street, New
York, was lodged in the Fort Lee po-
lice headquarters Monday night on a
charge preferred by Sergeant MacDer-
mott of being disorderly person.
Jacobs was badly under the infiu-
ence of liquor when he was picked up
by Patrolman Stengel on Main street.
He had been driving a car with a fiat
tire and was looking for repair sta
tion on foot when he was taken into
custody. The car was found standing
in the road and was taken to Ker-
veins garage. Jacobs was given time
to sober up in bunk" in the police
station.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
PROTEST CHANGE IN
zONING ORDINANCE
Number of Objections to Stores
on Anderson Avenue North
of Lafayette Avenue.

Numerous petitions against the
proposed amendment to the zoning
law in Cliffside Park borough were
presented to the Mayor and Council
in regular session on Monday night.
The amendment as recommended
by the zoning commission implies
certain changes in certain sections
of the borough, involving the lifting
of building restrictions in some sec
tions and in Others changing the law
to permit of specified forms of build
ings, such as multiple-family, one
family houses within certain limits.
The bulk of the objections were
against the proposed change in the
zoning law permitting stores on An
derson avenue, north of Lafayette
avenue.
The introduction of the ordinance
for the proposed amendment was
heard, and the hearing set for the
next regular meeting of the council,
on December 28. A vigorous protest
came from Mark Dintenfass, a resi-
dent of Anderson avenue, who wants
the section where he lives restricted
to either one-family or multiple
houses, and is opposed to permitting
the use of the street for business
enterprise.
MIR. Dintenfass took exception to
the action taken by the Mayor and
Council at a previous session, permit
ting business interests to come into
the section in question, which was
done on request of Carmine Richard,
local contractor, who wants to erect
business block there. Mr.. Dinten-
fass wanted the law changed back to
a restriction of the property to resi-
Dental development only.
The Mayor replied that as the law
had already been made, it would have
to stand, and said that it is very
difficult to restrict property against
business along the main highways,
which are the natural channels for
business intercourse.
Further objections to the zoning
amendment will be given an oppor-
tunity to be heard at the meeting on
December 2S. The rest of the meet
ing was devoted to routine business
including the introduction of six sup
Elemental improvement ordinances
providing additional appropriations.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
GROUND BROKEN FOR ADDITION TO
CLIFFSIDE PARK HIGH SCHOOL, WITH
CEREMONIES FOLLOWING PARADE
Representatives From Almost Every Room in Borough
Schools Represented in Colorful Parade-Dr. Jack
son. Assistant Commissioner of Education of New
Jersey, One of the Speakers.

The breaking of ground for the new
Cliffside Park High School addition
was carried through with appropriate
ceremonies on the high school
grounds on last Saturday afternoon.
Practically every room in the borough
schools was represented in the throng
of paraders headed by brass band,
representatives of the borough Coun-
ell, police and fire departments and
members of the Board of Education,
as they passed through the principal
streets of the town on their way to
the space which had been marked off
for the scene of the program.
Following the invocation by the
Rev. Frank Schwarz, pastor of Trinity
Lutheran Church, the salute to the
flag was given under the direction of
Hon. Joseph Preston.
DR.. L. L. Jackson, Assistant Com
missioner of Education for the State
of New Jersey, in charge of high
schools, as the visiting speaker, made
a stirring address in which he ex-
exists in America, and praised the
vision of the citizens of the COM
munity Of Cliffside Park in realizing
the possibilities for education there,
and in making it possible to attempt
such an enlarged scale of facilities as
is apparent in the new school build
ing program. He said that it is the
genius of America to provide educa-
tion for all at public expense.
Supervising Principal George F.
Hall, who followed DR.. Jackson, said
that the occasion of the ground break
ing was one of the most important
events in the history of Cliffside
Park. Principal Robert Burns, of the
high school, said that the great Ameri-
can principle that all men are created
equal and must have an equal chance,
is being emphasized in the system of
education that is spreading over the
1anu,, with the great purpose of the
education of the boys and girls of to-
day, who are to become the citizens
of tomorrow.
Before lifting the first shovel of
earth, President Herman F. Goemann.
of the Board of Education, spoke of
the pride he has always taken in the
public schools, particularly in the high
school, and said that it was a source
of pride to him to be able to break
ground for the splendid new building.
He thanked the taxpayers of the bor-
ough for the money appropriated,
which had made such a building
possible.
Other speakers were: Ahrend
Nagel, chairman of the building and
grounds committee, Councilman
Frank Meyer and Joseph Woodcock,
and Hon. Joseph Preston. James A.
Kennedy was chairman of the com
mittee on program arrangements.
Mrs. Jennie MacCulloch, supervisor of
music, led the singing of patriotic
songs by the school children and the
assemblage. Ernest Stein was the
bugler. Among those who attended the
exercises were Architect and Mrs.
Ernest Sibley.
A telegram was received at the
platform from Mayor Joseph w.
Marini, who was one of the first
graduates of the high school, and in
which he expressed his deepest re-
grets at being unable to attend the
ceremonies, but that urgent business
had called him from town.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Grantwood Home Entered

Cliffside Park police are investigat-
ing a robbery that was committed in
the home of Mrs. James Gormley, 500
Columbia avenue, Cliffside, some time
Tuesday evening between the hours
of 7:30 and II. Entrance was made
by jimmying a window in the rear
end of the dining room.
The following articles are reported
missing: A pearl necklace, a gold ring
set in opal, plain gold ring, gold
tie clasp, small savings bank. Pa
trolmen Kelly and Marsden are on the
case, but so far have no line on the
identity of the thieves.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
HUDSON RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT
Got SUPPORT OF STATE ASSN.
OF REAL ESTATE BOARDS LAST WEEK
Local Board Introduces Bridge Resolution and Wins
Attendance Cup at Atlantic City Convention-Whoe
Gathering Enthusiastic About Plans to Bridge the
Hudson - State Associations Endorsement Big
Thing.

twenty-five members and guests Of
the local real estate board returned
Sunday from Atlantic City, where
they had attended the ninth annual
convention of the New Jersey Asso-
citation of Real Estate Boards.
The realtors claim it was the best
convention ever from every point of
view and was attended by so many
realtors from all over the state that
the huge Ambassador hotel, where it
was held, was packed from cellar to
attic.
The highest achievement of the To-
cal board was the introduction and
passage of resolution pledging the
support of the entire state organiza-
ton to the immediate building of the
Hudson river bridge.
Another big triumph for the local
board was the five minute speech of
Arthur Rooney. The entire audience
looked forward to Mr.. Rooney's ad-
dress because of his last years effort,
which was nothing less than a tre-
mendous sensation. Mr.. Rooney
again brought forth roars of laughter
with his inimitable humor in present
ing the attractions of the Palisades.
The local board again won the al
tendance cup, which was hotly COLI
hx, oil o,rHc 0f hn
state. Mileage is the big factor in the
local boards favor and enables it to
overcome the heavier attendance of
boards located nearer to Atlantic
City
The local realtors attending were:
Anton Bohm, George Beckmann, Ern-
est L. Abbott, Frank Banville, John
S. Cafe, A. H. Lueders, Arthur Roo
ney, Guy J., Seaver, Michael Ryan,
Howard Joyce and p J. Carney Their
guests were: Mrs. Rooney Mrs. Cafe,
Mrs. Beckmann, Mrs. banyille, Mrs.
Bohm, Mr.. and Mrs. Schofield, Mrs.
Lueders and Alice Lueders, Thomas
Barber, Irma FURY, Anna Kilbane and
Mrs. Abbott.
The big feature of President Elect
Feibleman's address was the Hudson
river bridge. He stated that not only
one, but that several such bridges
should be built at once.
The entire program went on the air
and was listened to by millions, as
testified to by the countless kilograms
received during the evening. Every
body is back of the local board in its
campaign to bridge the Hudson. An
effort will be made in June to get the
National Real Estate Board back Of
our bridge program.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Junior High Carol Service
Postponed to December 22

The Christmas carol service which
is to be given by Junior High School
pupils has been postponed till Tues
day evening, December %, 1925.
Come and join your children or your
neighhor's children in singing the
carols of many nations.
No children except those taking
part will be admitted unless accom-
panied by parents.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Shade Tree Commission
For Bergen Talked OF

1t is probable that shade tree
commission is to be appointed in
Bergen county in the near future, as
a letter from Governor Silzer to the
Board of Freeholders, bearing on the
subject, and read at their regular
meeting Wednesday afternoon, was
referred to the full board, and will
most likely be favorably acted upon
in the near future.
Governor Silzer called attention TO
the legislation which has been passed
in this respect and urged that the
county board consider the matter of
establishing a Bergen County Com
mission. The Governors letter point
ed out the beneficial work which
such a commission might do in beau
tifying the county by planting and
caring for trees, and urged that a
start be made and modest appro-
priation for this work voted which
could be repeated from year to year.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Miss L. Ackerman
And Arthur Brady
Wed Saturday Last

Miss Lillian Ackerman, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Alderman of An.
derson avenue, Palisade, and Mr.. Ar
thur Brady, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
T. Brady, of Palisade avenue, Pali-
sade, were wed on Saturday morning
last at the Ackerman home by the
Rev Father A. ]. Ferretti of Grant.
wood.
The couple left at noon on Saturday
for California.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Christmas Greetings

/ The recurring Christmas sea- ]
Z son is once more upon the cal
!: endar, and the Palisadian reaches }
( its limited readers this week I
with no reluctant spirit. Christ
!: mas is beyond all question the i
most important single moment Z
! in all history that touches the :,
!: universal heart. No nation, no 4
people, fail to respect its sig
nifcance, and only the heathen {
/: fail to pause to note its signih-. 8
! canoe. Christmas may be moth I
ing at all to unbelievers, but it (
|: is the most gracious day upon 4
the calendar of all religious cere- I
mony. Christmas, however, is i
|: not ceremony. 1t is merely 4
! name given in honor of the 1
birthday of the Savior OF men, 1
: recognized everywhere as :!
; teacher of the truths of human J:
existence and the spiritual vel \
+ fare of humanity. Christmas :?
J is as well the poetry of the 4
! Christian religion as it is the
1 expression of good will, cheer :;
3 and happiness for the whole 4
! world. 1t is in harmony with
Z every thought that looks toward :;
= the light that shines in dark i
|. places, and there is no spot of !
[ shadow it does not illuminate. !;
. IA SA - ~ ~ go ~ ~
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
COMMUNITY XMAS TREE

Remember the Community Christ
mas tree on the Cliffside Park High
School grounds and come out and
join in the Christmas carols on
Christmas Eve for a short time
and early in the evening-7:30-
so it will not interfere with your
private Christmas preparations and
celebration.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Schools Close Dec. 22

The schools of Cliffside Park will
close on Tuesday, December %, for
the Christmas holidays, having the
closing exercises on that day, and will
reopen on the Monday after New
Years, January 4, 1926.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18

REMEMBER THE CHILDREN AT
THE CHRISTIAN ORPHAN HOME
IN FORT LEE. HELP TO Make
THEIR CHRISTMAS HAPPY.