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The Washington times., 1925-08-24
CHAMBER HAS
DEFINITE
AIMS

An active young lawyer,
Harold G. Smith, has been
chosen secretary OF the new
Chamber of Commerce at Rock.
vile, Md. Mr.. Smith, born and
reared in Montgomery county,
Md, is thoroughly familiar with
the town and friends declare he
will make a competent secretary
for the organization.
1.-THE membership of the
chamber comprises progressive
business and professional men,"
Mr.. Smith said, today. "Au Of
them are successful. in their own
lines. I am confident that with
men of such caliber comprising
the membership the chamber
will become an effective organi-
cation.
There are many projects in
the minds of chamber members.
We want lots of things in Rock
vile. In a few weeks we will
map out a definite program and
l am confident that before many
months pass we will accomplish
most of the things now in our
| mind.
Rockville needs advertising,
The chamber will do this. II
will tell the people of other com
munities all about the town, de.
scribing it's many advantages.
The Washington times., 1925-08-24
Chamber of Commerce Formed
To Boost ROckVille'S Interest!

Group of Live Wires and
Progressive Spirits Or
ganize Association to
Keep Town Constantly
Before Public as Place
of Business and Resi-
dence
-
Just two months ago the
younger element in Rockville
business life began talking about
The advisability Of forming a
chamber OF commerce. One pre-
urinary meeting was held and
the idea was enthusiastically
adopted, with the result that at
the second meeting at the Mont
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
"BACk TO NATURE"

We read that there is a great "back
to nature" movement in Germany and
that items of thousands" are shucking
their clothes and Joining the cult of
the nude" The craze for "sun bath
ing" is even sweeping beyond Ger
many into Sweden and Finland, with
the hurried formation of clubs with
such names as the Rhythm Seekers,
the Band of Sun Friends, the League
of Determined School Reformers and
the True Alliance for Soaring Life.
Mosquitoes and the police are obsta-
cles in the path of complete nudity on
this side of the Atlantic, but we also
have our "back to nature" enthusiasts.
We read of the school that urges
walking on tiptoes, like the gorilla, in
order to attain the gorilla's tremen-
dous chest, great strength and bloom
ing health. Others condemn the art
of the cook and point out that all the
biggest and most powerful beasts eat
only green herbage or raw meat.
Presumably such "back to nature"
movements are more than ever inevi-
table at a time when the scientific
world shows increased determination
to prove that man is only a refined
beast, ascended by slow progressions
from the lower animals. 1t is scarce
ly to be wondered at that many of
those accepting this as their faith
should conclude that the road to
health and physical strength leads
back from mans over-refnements to-
ward the habits of the ancestral
beasts. But one of the chief draw.
backs to such ambitions, however logi-
cal the reasoning on which it is based.
is that, though the jungle counted
many murders daily, it never pro-
duced a Phidias, a Shakespeare. an
airplane, radio or sentiment crystal
lized in the injunction that we should
do unto others as we would have them
do unto us. /.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13

render to his community the best citl-
zenship possible. This citizenship can
only be reached by education.
As-the flag stands for valor, purity
and honesty, so does the pubic
schools, for after one graduates from
public school he goes to high school,
then to college Gf he is able) and
from there to seek his way in life. If
he has a good education he will be
successful, and if not it will mean the
downfall of his career. A career is
worthless without honesty, valor and
purity. The school stands side by side
with our flag.
Next week, as everyone knows, or
should know, is Educational Week."
and the governors of various states
are urging the newspapers to>print the
news about it in every place available,
and they are also asking the mer-
chants to display it in store windows,
and everything possible is being done
for it.
Next week it is the duty of every
parent to visit the schools, for the
teachers cannot possibly work without
the help of the parents.
The best slogan the American Le-
gion gives us is, "The better the teach
er, the better the schools"
The future progress of America will
be seen in the education of her peo-
pie.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
EDUCATION
Rx Harold Rernet, Grade 8

After the founding of the James
town colony Governor Berkely, one of
our prominent governors of the colo
ny at that time, said, II thank God
there are no free schools or printing,
and l hope we shall not have these for
a hundred years"
Governor Berkely would be quite
amazed and shocked if he should see
America today with all educational
buildings, for the main object of Amer
lea is to educate her people.
Although the United States is not a
perfect nation, we have one of the
best educational systems in the world.
Why do we want to educate our peo-
pie, and what is the object of sduca-
ton? Well, that is very big and inn
portant question, and it can be an
swered in various ways, but the chief
reason is education is not only priv
ilege, it is duty, and it is the duty of
every citizen to best equip himself to
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Armistice Day Was
Observed in County

Bergen county and the rest of the
country solemnly observed the two.
minutes of silence Wednesday at IL
o'clock, asked for by President Cool
idge as a tribute to those who gave
their lives for Old Glory in the Worlds
War.
Signals were sounded in the cities,-
villages, hamlets and towns calling,
upon the populace to pause in silence
for two minutes that those who died
might not be forgotten.
Trolley cars came to stop; auto
mobiles were slowed down by their
drivers and motors silenced pedes-
trians, the majority at least, stood
still; ex-seryice men barred their
heads; many others did likewise, and
the noise of commerce ceased.
America and the, Allied nations re-
membered the armistice and those,
whose sacrifices made it possible.
Owing to the fact that Wednesday
was Arn1istice Day all the Bergen
county officers, including the courts,
were closed. The weekly meeting of
the Board of Freeholders was post
poned by consent until Thursday after
noon, while the regular Wednesday
sessions of the orphans and quarter
sessions courts were likewise post
poned until Thursday morning.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Orphan Home Concert
Nets Over $500 From
Free Will Offering

A wonderful program rewarded the
very large audience which filled the
parlors of the Christian Orphan Home
on Monday evening for the annual con-
cert under the auspices of the Help
ing Hand Society of the Home.
The main feature of the program,
the Military Band of the 102nd Engi-
neers of New York city, exceeded ex-
pectations in the harmony and perfec-
ton of their musical program.
The twenty-five instruments soften
ed to just the right tones for the build
ing Six numbers were rendered, be-
sides request trombone solo beau
tifully played by Bandmaster Briegel.
The elocutionist, Miss Rosalie
Dwyer of Palisade, gave two selec-
tions with spirit and feeling, the clos
ing one made very impressive by the
great American flag held by one Of
the band.
The Townley Male Quartet, from
Palisades Park, delighted everyone
with their harmonious singing and put
IN the right touch of humor with sew
eral of their selections.
The Home children, as usual, ac-
quilted themselves with credit both as
to appearance, singing and behavior.
Mayor White of Fort Lee cordially
greeted all after his Introduction of
grateful appreciation for valuable
service to the Home by the Helping
Hand president, Mrs. George Donald
son, and he voiced his appreciation
for the Home and hope of doing even
more for it in the coming two years.
The two organizations, both from
Woodcliff, which have so enthusiastic
ally aided the Home since their found
ing within the last few months. were
briefly presented by their presidents,
Mrs. Martin of the Helping Hand
branch, and DR.. Alton Fisher of the
Kiwanis Club.
Rev. Mr.. Nelson of Brooklyn, on be-
half of the Home Board of Trustees,
briefly gave heartfelt thanks 20 all for
their aid and Mrs. Sibley, Helping
Hand secretary, gave short, but elo-
quent, loving tribute to the late John
Nelson, founder and superintendent of
the home, to which for twenty-five
years he and his wife ,still it's ma
tron) devoted their lives.
An invitation to join the Helping
Hand Society, which embraces nine
municipalities and includes active and
associate members, as we'll as men
honorary members, was extended by
the presiding officer, and the altogeth-
er delightful evening closed with deli
cious homemade cake and fruit punch
served by the society.
The offering taken instead of admis-
sion amounted to S175, to which later
additions increased it to $20S, and one
of the trustees made an extra contri-
button of $780, Several small sums
are still tc he handed in, so the af-
fair may be considered a grand sue
cess, and everyone was most appre-
ciative.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
10000 Attendance Record

The 7B-1 class of the Junior High
Department of Lincoln School, Fair
view, have 100 per cent in attend
ance for October, a school month of
81 days. This is an unusual record
and they are to be congratulated.
The members of the class are: Frank
Basek, Violet Bowden, Frank Celen-
tano, Walter Edwards, Anna Either,
Francis Famieglitti, Anthony Fonti,
Margaret Fonti, Anthony Fuca, Hilda
Goetz, Camille Guiliano, William
Hartung, Anthony Kaplan, Anna
Hasten, Rose Keller, Virginia Leon
ard, Daniel Magrino, James Mule,
Nancy Nuccio, Frank Palermo, Mary
Presidents, Louis Rossi, Anna Ruyz-
cki, Henry Schnepf, Marie Sentilhes,
Martha Sickinger, Isabel Spiza, Wal
ter Springstead Frances Sosnicki
Marie Trepiccione, Aaron Van Der
Tulip, Anna Mae White, and Eleanor
Wreesman. The assembly teacher is
Mrs. Harriet C. Smith.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Essays by Palisade
Boys and Girls on
American Education

The julius Zanetti Post of the Amer
lean Legion are taking an active IN
terest in American Education Week,
which starts on Monday next.
Every citizen is urged during this
coming week to give some thought to
educational problems and to visit the
schools, call on your neighbors and go
to church.
Sunday, Nov. %, will be known as
For God and Country Day" Everyone
is asked to attend some church serv-
ice. Many ministers will preach on
the subject of education.
Following are three of the best es-
says written ON the subject by the
pupils of the Palisade school:
EDUCATION
BY Robert Beans, Grade 8
If any governor of today should dare
to express the opinion of William
Berkely, 81 thank God there are no
free schools or printing, and l hope
we shall not have them for a hundred
years." he would not hold the respect
of his people for very long. In this
day and age the governors all pro-
mote education, because the people,
even in Berkely's time, believed in it.
They showed this by founding Har-
ward College in 1886 and later William
and Mary's College in 1898.
After the American Revolution the
educated statesmen distrusted the gov
ernment by the people because the
majority were not educated. Soon,
however, the people began to realize
the necessity of education, and schools
were rapidly being established. Young
boys and girls were forced to go to
school because a democratic form OF
government is useless without educa-
ton.
1t was soon seen that it would be
impossible to force pupils to attend
school if they had to pay their way,
therefore the public school was estab-
lished.
An education is not complete with
out the parents cooperation with
teachers and pupils.
Most schools of today have organi-
cations to bring the parents and teach
ers together. Another thing to pro-
mote education is Education Week,
which is from November 16 to %.
During this week speeches are made
on education, editorials on education
are written in papers, and everything
possible is done to encourage educa-
ton.
This year especially the American
Legion is making vigorous campaign
to induce people to search for educa-
ton. One of their most essential slo-
gans is, "The better the teacher, the
better the school. Visit your school
this week"
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
FAlRVIEW CAMP FIRE GIRLS

The Camp Fire Membership Cam
paign for Fairview eliminated Friday
evening of last week with a Masque-
rade Halloween Party given by the
Alloyonda Camp Fire Girls for the
new girls in the Trinity Chapel on
Anderson avenue. Alloyonda has 100
per cent, each bringing ina new men,
ber.
The guests were Hfldreth Marolda
Rose Keller, Violet Bowden, Isabel
Spiza, Mary Orchanian, Dora Watson,
Nancy Nuccio, Anna Mae White, Syl-
via Rosenthal, Anna hasten, Frances
Sosnicki, Marie Treppiccione, Marie
Sentilhes, Anna Ruyzcki, Yvette Kagi,
Antoinette Caporale, Mrs. Hasten,
Mrs. Sauter, and Mrs. White.
Mrs Harriet c.. Smith is Guardian
and Miss Bodine Assistant Guardian
of the, Group.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
FORD SAYS SMART THING

AS smart thing as ever was print
ed is going around credited to Henry
Ford. He is quoted as saying: "The
cure of poverty is not charity. Nothing
that you give man will do him much
good. You may relieve for the mo-
ment his difficulty, but he will drift
back again. What is best for the man
who needs help is to give him the
chance to help himself. II you can
make him self-supporting, you will
also make him self-respecting. A
chance to work his way is much bet
ter for him than chance to shirk his
way"-Howe's Monthly
Palisadian., 1925-11-13

THAT Congress take away the state
hood of New York and New Jersey for
violating the United States Constitu-
tion," was the gist of a resolution in
troduced at the Chicago convention of
the Anti-Saloon League by Rev. Sam
Small, veteran Washington CORE
spondent of the Atlanta Constitution,
following a general debate on prohibi-
tion subjects. Rev. Small declared
that similar action had been taken in
the south in reconstruction days.
Following an attempt made by the
Perth Amboy Ministers Association
to close motion picture theatres on
Sundays, the latter declaring that
such procedure would be to discrimi-
nate against them, the police on Sun
day last took the names of thousands
of violators of the Sunday Blue law
which was framed in Colonial days,
and will present the same to the
Grand Jury Throughout Middlesex
County, names were taken of persons
who drove motor cars, played golf,
walked elsewhere than to church, OPP
Grated news or boot black stands.
theatres, drug stores, who laughed,
talked loud or giggled, and other activ-
tiles prohibited in the old vice and
morality act. 1t is not believed that
the Grand Jury will pay any attention
to the matter.
County Physician William E. Ogden
reports 35 sudden deaths in the county
during the month of October. eighteen
of which were from natural causes.
OF the others, twelve were due to acci-
dents, four suicides and one homicide.
County merchants are again warned
against cashing checks for strangers,
another Hackensack merchant having
been stung last week. Marian Brazier,
notorious check passer, who sawed her
way out of the Hackensack Jail, is still
at liberty.
other state and county News on
Page II.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Helping Hand Society

The, November meeting of the Help.
ing Hand Society. of the Christian
Orphan Home was well attended last
week in the Home, President Donald
son presiding.
After the encouraging reports of the
officers and for the coming entertain
ment, reports were given from other
members.
Mrs. Steinmeyer told of the "jelly
party" given by Mrs Schader Of
Woodcliff, at the Home, in October
when women from Teaneck, Fort Lee,
Palisades Park and other towns came
with jelly to the number of 1877 big
jars, secured from others or donated
by themselves, in addition to $S.S5 in
money There were twenty-four
guests and from these seven member
ships to the Helping Hand Society
were secured. The visitors inspected
the Home, heard the children sing,
and had light refreshments
Mrs. Anastos of Woodcliff. reported
on the meeting of the branch Helping
Hand Society there, and it's recent
coffee party.
Mrs. Kfug and Mrs. Monk an
nounced that they would give an after
noon tea at Mrs. Krug's home, 1888
Cumbermead road, Palisade, the date
decided on by the society as Wednes-
day, November IS.
Five new members joined the Help
ing Hand Society.
pleasant social time was enjoyed
for little while, with coffee and
cake at the close of the meeting.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Mayor Wright's Freeholder
Duties to Start at Once

Mayor Carl w. Wright, of Ridge
field, who was elected last week to
succeed Freeholder John A. w. Don
aldson, whose term wonld not have
expired until December 81, has been
appointed to fill out the latter's un-
expired term, Mr.. Donaldson having
resigned to take the oath of office as
Under Sheriff to which position he
was appointed by Sheriff George P.
Nimmo.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Helping Hand Afternoon Tea

An afternoon tea is to be given on
Wednesday, November IS, at the
home of Mrs. Krug, 1888 Cumber-
meade road, Palisade.
This tea is given under the auspices
of the Helping Hand Society of the
Christian Orphan Home and for its
benefit. A free will Offering will he
taken.
During the afternoon, Mrs. Hanson
recently returned from missionary
work in China will speak in costume,
ON the manners and customs there.
All interested are cordially invited
and large attendance is hoped for by
the hostess and by Mrs. Monk who
is assisting her.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
EDUCATION
Rv Nettchen unqer, Grade 8

Years ago Governor Berkely said:
81 thank God there are no free schools
or printing, and l hope we shall not
have these for a hundred years." In
spite of this fact education has ad-
vanced wonderfully.
Years ago many children were kept
from having a proper education be-
cause there were not enough seats in
the schools Teachers were not re-
ouired to take certain tests or be prop
erly trained. There are now Normal
Schools for the training of teachers in
every state. Every child has his
chance for education in the United
States, as there are public schools
everywhere.
Millions of dollars year are spent
on education. Why do we do this?
There would always be trouble and
uprisings in the country otherwise.
Compare Mexico, Russia or China with
the United States. They haven't the
schools, colleges and means of educa-
ton that we have. Think how back
ward they are! Russia and Mexico
cannot even have settled govern
ment. Why? Lack of education Of
the masses of the people.
In the Colonial days of New Eng
land the town meeting was one of the
most educational forces, Here the
people discussed matters of public i'm
portance. In Russia or China if a man
expressed his thoughts too freely he
was thrown into prison. Does this
happen in the United States? No.
Why? The answer is education.
Take, for instance, the Indian. We
have schools for him now, and he is
not continuously at war. Education
has enabled him to use his time more
profitably.
1t is the duty of man to have the
best education he can obtain so he
can render the best services to his
country.
Next week, November 16 to 29, is
Education Week. 1t is week set
apart to visit the schools and cooper
ate with the teachers. The American
Legion is very active In trying to
make this successful, and one of their
slogans is, America first! Visit your
schools today!
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Holy Name Society
Plans Entertainment

An entertainment will be given at
st. Johns auditorium, Walker street
and Anderson avenue. Cliffside, Fri
day evening, November 20, under the
auspices of the Holy Name Society.
Among those who will entertain
are: Miss Grace Leslie, contralto;
who sings over the radio from WEAF
on Monday nights; Charles Garlando
Italian singer; Miss Edith Storey, mo-
ton picture star; Ray Perkins, song
writer. There also will be a sur
prise number. A jazz orchestra has
been engaged and J. B. Franklin, OF
Cliffside, is chairman of the commit
fee
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Find 8OO-Room Dwelling
in UNDERGROUND Ruins

Albuquerque, N. M.-Ruins of an
cient Pueblo Bonito, N NJ, which re-
vealed to geologists a prehistoric un-
derground settlement, are declared to
be only the upper story" of still an
other buried village.
Neill Judd, director of excavations
of the National Geographic society, has
announced that diggings disclose the
second underground city covers at
least three and quarter acres.
Among the dwellings, found in the
pueblo, Judd said, was a building Of
800 rooms, of which 500 were on one
floor. Many of the underground dwell
lings stand four stories high, he said.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Hudson County Builder
To Erect Apartment

A. Boorstein, builder of 16 18th ST..
West New York who recently pur.
chased plot of ground Ill by 144
#. on Palisade avenue and Dewitt
street in Englewood, will erect on the
site tive-story brick apartment house
with large basement.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Pony Track Proprietor
Wins in Damage Suit

A jury in suit instituted by Clar.
ence Blackwell, 81 of Jersey City
against the Palisade Realty and
Amusement Company and Emmett w.
Lawrence. proprietor of the Grant
wood Stables, returned verdict on
Friday for the defendants. Blackwell
claimed that he was seriously injured
June last when he was riding pony
in the park and the track was in de-
fective condition, causing the animal
to stumble. He sued for $4,000 dam
ages, claiming that he suffered in
juries about the head, arms, legs and
body.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Nimmo Is Sworn In

In crowded courtroom at Hacken--
sack on Tuesday, George P. Nimmos.
elected sheriff of Bergen county last
week, was sworn in by Judge William
M. Seufert. Sheriff Nimmo was the,
recipient of many handsome floral
tributes as well as the congratula-
tions and well wishes of a host Of
friends.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
SaUir1g the Scraps 8

Nearly $200,000,0O0 worth of metal
was recovered in the United States
from scraps. ashes, skimmings and
other material discarded in the manu-
facture of metal articles in one wear.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Fourth Child Born to
MIR. and Mrs. B. D. Mcclure

A baby daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. B. Duncan McClave on
Thursday of last week. The new
Clave. The B. d. McClaves' now
have four children, three girls and a
bow
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Sensible French Latp

According to recent French law,
city and state officials may condemn
private vacant land in order to estab-
lish needed athletic fields or play
grounds.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13
Cunning, Not Goodness

If we practice goodness, not for the
sake of its own intrinsic excellence,
but for the sake of gaining some ad-
vantage by 1t, we may be cunning, but
we are not good-Clcero.
Palisadian., 1925-11-13

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