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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
City Will Not
Enter Pageant
Chamber of Commerce Max.
ing No Plans to Enter
''Miss Pleasantville"
Not Worth Whle-Opinion
Walter w. Whitman, Cham
Der President, and Mayor
Jackson Say Money Spent
Is Not Justifiable.

Pleasantville will not enter a
girl this year in the Atlantic City
Pageant, which will be held in the
resort the early part of Septem-
Der, it developed today. The city
was not represented last year, but
in previous years had sent a girl
to the resort to compete against
beauties from all sections of the
country for possession of the Col
den Mermaid.
Walter w. Whitman, postmaster
and president of the Chamber OF
Commerce, has declared that the
city would not be represented this
year. The Chamber has in the
past entered local girl
"a few years ago the Chamber
spent more than $1,000 sending a
girl to the resort" Mr. Whitman
stated yesterday, land we receiv'
ed no great gain from the invest.
ment. | hardly believe that the
Chamber of Commerce will bother
to send a girl this year"
No move towards making plans
to enter a Pleasantville girl was
made at a recent meeting of the
Chamber, held in the Parish
House. With coming member
ship drive on it's hands, Chamber
officials for the greater part will
be too busy to raise funds to en-
ter a girl in the Pageant.
Mayor Charles e. Jackson was
also of the opinion that a girl
would not be entered in the Allan
tic City festival this year. He de
clares that it is hardly worth the
city's while to enter a girl.
"a few years ago." he stated
the Chamber of Commerce spent
large sum of money building 4
large float, which was entered III
the resort parade, along with q
girl who had been selected by
competition from large group OIL
entrants. Although it had spent d
large sum of money, it received
but little recognition, in fact moi
enough to even get mention in the
papers, or be among the prize
winners.
The girls were entered in years
past that the city might get ad
vertisement through the medium
of the Pageant, which gets wide
spread publicity. OF late years
members Of the Chamber of Com
merce are of the opinion that the
publicity which is gained does not
pay for the time and trouble of
selecting and outfitting a girl for
participating in the Pageant.
A number of girls from the
Mainland have competed as Miss
Pleasantville." Miss Laura Muh-
ley was the first ever to bear the
title. Miss Dorothy Smith, Miss
Anna Lorine Boice, now Mrs.
Howard Morgenweck, and Miss
Gertrude MacDonough have all
been sent to Atlantic City as this
city's most beautiful young lady.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
Many Money
Orders Issued
Postmaster Whitman An
nounces 3O,012 Issued
During Year.

Official figures compiled by the
Pleasantville postoffice and an
nounced by Postmaster Walter w.
Whitman today show that 3O,012
money orders were issued during
the fiscal year ending June 80,
1926.
This sum represents a money
transaction of $252,S5235, or an
average value for every order is
sued Of approximately SS,42.
There were 6,732 paid orders
for the total Of S90,69225, or an
average of $13.4S per order.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
-SSSSS-
COUNTY CLUB MEETS.
Plans for September Session
Perfected at Point.

Perfected at Point.
The Atlantic County Women's
Republican Club met at the home
Of Mrs. Sadie Wood, Somers
Point, Friday, for an all-day ses-
sion, Mrs. Jennie Frisby, of Egg
Harbor,vice president of the club,
and Mrs. Charles Cunningham,
state representative, presiding in
the absence of President Mrs.
Amy Riley.
Mrs. Riley, who was unable to
attend, sent an interesting letter,
and books, which contained the
Declaration of independence and
Constitution of the United States.
The books were presented to
members of the county and a let
ter of gratitude was voted sent
to Mrs. Riley.
Plans for a general business
meeting to be held in September
were discussed. Committees were
appointed and sent to the absent
president. A beach party at
Ocean City followed the meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Somers Point National
Total ..........s5,157,309.30
The First National Bank, old
est on the Mainland, leads with
deposits of $2,211,O17.95. Individ-
ual checking accounts are an
nounced by George H. Adams,
cashier, at $S39,O42.84. Other
time deposits are given as ST.
971,975.11. Undivided profits to-
tai $25,0611S.
Resources are announced as
SZ.45l ,56S.63. Loans and dis
counts, including rediscounts, &C.
ceptances or other banks and for
eign bills of exchange or drafts
sold with Endorsement of the
bank total to $1,782,150.36.
The Pleasantville Trust Com
pany, second banking organiza-
ton to be established here, gives
its deposits as $1,144,43183. Time
deposits are announced by D. S.
LeCompte, treasurer. as 1923, 203.-
O6, while demand deposits total
to $621,22S.77. Undivided profits
are S45,12SO4.
Its resources total to $1,341,-
215.31. Notes and bills purchased
total $605,OS8.46.
Pleasantville's newest bank, the
Pleasantyille National, has also
had an excellent year. Its depos-
its have been announced by Paul
II. Powers, cashier, as $685.
S59.97. OF this amount, individ-
ual deposits subject to check,
$3S6,22o.7o; time deposits, $751;
639.27. Undivided profits are
$10,953.70,
Resources were announced as
1858, 150.97. Loans and discounts,
including rediscounts, acceptanc-
es of other banks and foreign bills
of exchange or drafts, sold with
indorsement-aotf t re - ks tass'
$401 1926.
In Absecon, the First National
Bank gives its deposits as 1922
1898. Walter J. Roberts, cash
Ter, states that time deposits are
$4S2,411.67, while check deposits
total $440,326.36, Undivided prof
its are given as $5,266.5S.
Resources are listed as $1,049,-
393.45. Loans and discounts, in
GLIDING rediscounts, acceptances
of other banks and foreign bills
of exchange or drafts sold with
Endorsement of the bank are Civ
en- as $608,349.29.
The Somers Point First Ma
tional Bank gives its deposits as
1855 ,261.52. OF this sum Earl r.
Ryne, cashier, states that time
deposits total $114,071.13, while
check deposits total $241,19O.39.
Undivided profits total sS,S9345
Loans and discounts, including
rediscounts, acceptances of other
banks, and foreign bills of ex-
change or drafts sold with in
dorsement of the bank are an
nounced as 1851 ,594.09.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
DRIVES CAR WITHOUT
TAGS-GETS FINED.
Stephens Issued Warning to Mo-
torists With No Registration


A warning to motorists who
drive on other peoples tags was
given by Police Recorder William
B. Stephens, who fined two men
Sunday night for that offense.
Thomas Editor, arrested by Of
ficer Linwood Lopez, told Record
er Stephens that he had no regis
tration card. and had borrowed
tags from another,
The other was John Johnson,
who was arrested by Captain
Howard Clark. Editor was char
ged with driving a car without
proper registration and without a
license. He was fined SIS on
each count.
Johnson was charged with loan
ing his registration plates for
use on another machine, and was
fined $25
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Picnic plates, cups, table covers
and napkins; Kodaks, wedding
gifts, engraved invitations and
cards; the newest in stationery
and greeting cards. Books and
office supplies. Penhallow Sta
tionery Store, 10 S. Main st.
adv. If
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

1--WE waited four hours for
this train" TRAINS must be late
sometimes" said the station ag-
ent. eyes, and it wouldn't wait
four minutes for me. louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
NOTICE TO PATRONS
AND PUBLIC

My barber shop will be closed
from July 10Th to 10Th inclusive,
on account of attending Camp
Meeting at South Seaville, N. J.
WALTER Fl. OFT,
adv. "a Pleasant Ave.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Lake e Risley Co., supplies,
lumber, hardware, paint and coal.
Phone IL and 10. advt.*.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

I The First National Bank Of
Pleasantville, N. j., the origina-
tors of 4H% interest, are still
paying that rate on Savings Ac'
counts.-adV..x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

VIM. E. Mathis, Plumbing and
Heating. 43 E. West Jersey Ave.
Advt."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
ANNOUNCEMENT,

II. Stokes Doriss, NJ. D.. has
opened Offices at 800 West Wash
ington Ave. Hours 10 to u a. m,
Advt.+
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Quality and service guaranteed
HYGIENE Ice e Coal Co. Franklin
and Reading Railroad Advt.s
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Clark Lumber Co., lumber, mill
work and builders supplies. Phone
287, Advt.s
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
for rent, SO year. Az % Interest
on Savings Accounts. The Pleas
antville National Bank, where
West Jersey crosses Main. advt.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Lake e Risley Co., supplies
lumber, hardware, paint and coal
Phone IL and 10. advt.*.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

-Pleasantville Press, twice each
week, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Lake & Ris1ey Co., supplies.
lumber, hardware, paint and coal.
Phone IL and 10. advt.s.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
The Price of Coal

The Price OF Coal
advances Aug. LIST. Hygienic Ice
& Coal Co., Franklin and Read
Ing Railroad. Advt.s
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

-Pleasantville Press, twice each
week. Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
AZ CD INTEREST PAID

on Savings Accounts by The
Pleasantville National Bank, where
West Jersey crosses Main. advt.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

-Pleasantville Press, twice
each week, Tuesdays and FRI
days.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
Coal to Burn.

Order your winter coal now.
HYGIENE Ice G. Coal Co, Franklin
and Reading Railroad. Advt.'
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Clark LUMBER Co., lumber. mill
work and builders supplies. Phone
287. Advt.*
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13

Clark Lumber Co., lumber. mill
work and builders supplies. Phone
287. Advt.S
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-07-13
SAVE IT With PAINT

T. Andrews, painter and deco
rator, 221 Chestnut st. Phone
1O99-W. Advt.'
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

A cask of magic water was
shipped on the order of Russian
consul from a farm near Brews-
ter, N. Y, to Russia, a few years
before the birth in 1904 of a male
heir to the czar, says story
printed in the New York World.
Previous children had been four
girls. Attention had been attract
ed to the farm because of the
dearth of female animals born
there! Thirty ewes bore twenty
six ram lambs in a season The
chicks were nearly all roosters;
the house cat had seven kittens,
six being tomcats; a hired hand
and his wife, who had been just
married when they came to the
farm, had five sons in seven years.
The water was said to contain
much phosphate and magnesium.
In Turin the supreme court
has decided that parting doorstep
kisses are illegal. Which recalls
the good old yarn of the suitor
who asked if after taking a girl
to show and treating her to sup
per, he ought to kiss her good
night. The answer, you know,
was mo, you've done quite en-
ough for her. Manchester I'm
ion.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
Fine Record Made
By State Troopers
Report of South Jersey Detail Shows Financial Return
of 100000; Troop Has Saved Property
Valued at S124,6SO During Year

actual arrests numbering 1881.
Captain Carter explained that in
every case where a man had been
warned an arrest could have been
made, but that it is the policy to
make arrests only in cases of
fragrant law violations The ar
rests made resulted in 2750 con-
victions and SO dismissals, with
a number of cases still pending.
Detailed activities Of the troop
are mentioned as follows: Miles
covered. 921,792; patrols made,
$751; accidents handled, 887; aid
rendered to travellers, 12,104;
first aid rendered, 557; co-opera-
ton with other organizations,
1894 forest fires fought, 73; COM
plants received, 5871; number of
Investigations made, 6731; num-
Der of interviews, 70,720.
The entire southern section of
New Jersey is covered by Troop
A, with headquarters in the old
"Loveland Estate" at HaHmon-
ton. Captain William J. Carter
is in command of the troop with
William e. Kulp as lieutenant.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
New Jersey One
OF Battle Grounds
Vets Will Seek Modification
In Six Big State
Campaigns
Hope To Elect Their Men

Six states-New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Illinois, Maryland, Massa-
chusetts and New Jersey-have
been selected by the vets as the
chief battle-ground where the
issue of modification of the dry
law is to be advanced in behalf OF
some of the more prominent can
didates. In all of these states, ex-
cept New Jersey, candidates for
the Senate will be before the
voters. There will also be a
drive by the vets in Missouri, es-
pecially in st. Louis and Kansas
City, with Representative Harry
B. Hawes probably appearing as
the Democratic oponent of Sen
ator Williams, Republican.
1t is understood that among 9th
er things the vets will pledge
their candidates for Senate and
House to fight in the next Con-
gress for Federal action request
ing the states to hold a nation
wide referendum on the modifi-
cation issue in the Presidential
election of 1928, if they are elect
ed to seats this year. A joint re-
solution proposing such referen-
dun has been introduced in the
Senate by Senator Edge, but there
seems little chance of its adop-
tion in the present Congress.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

age at Ocean City having been
sold, services will be held Sun
days in the Strand Theatre, on
the Boardwalk. The parsonage
will be moved to a site on Ocean
avenue by it's new owner. A fine
ediflce is soon to be erected by
the congregation.
The first autobus line between
Cape May and Camden began op-
Grating Saturday with a schedule
of one round trip daily until the
opening of the summer season
when four busses will be put into
commission.
In a storm a captain may
modify his course, but he keeps
his destination always in mind
Forbes Magazine.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
Bridge To Open
Midnight July |
Ceremonies Will Be Held in
Daylight, But Traffic
Must Wait
Care For Holiday Rush

The Delaware River Bridge will
be formally opened Thursday, Ju-
ly l, and will be ready for vehlc'
ular traffic at 1901 A. M. on Fri
day, July 2.
According to tentative plans
prepared by the committees, the
bridge will be opened with pubic
ceremonies on July 1, beginning
probably at 10 A. M. These cere-
monies will be held on either the
Philadelphia or the Camden plaza,
as it is thought that these areas
are better adapted for the purpose
of a public assemblage than is the
57-foot roadway of the bridge.
The program for the celebration
has not yet been completed, put
present indications are that 1t Will
be a memorable one. 1t is hoped
that President Coolidge will be
present to participate in the exsr-
cises.
The opening of the bridge to
yehicular traffic will not take
place until Immediately after mid
night on July 2. This time has
been set by the committees as the
result of a careful study of the
probable conditions at that time.
To Care for July Rush.
Independence Day this year
falls on a Sunday, which means
that for many persons there will
be a three-day holiday-Saturday,
Sunday and Monday. Thousands
of persons will spend this short
vacation at the New Jersey sea-
shore resorts, and large proper
ton of these will travel thence in
their automobiles. Many of the
motorists on this side of the river
will wish to start on their trips on
Friday. July 2. For that reason
the Joint Commission will see to
it that the roadway of the bridge
is ready for vehicular travel on
that day. One minute after mid
night the bridge will be ready for
the first fleet of automobiles to
cross.
The interval between the end
ing of the opening ceremonies on
July l and the time for opening
the bridge to automobiles will be
spent in preparing the toll booths
for the collection of tolls on both
sides of the river. 1t is believed
that the Joint Commission. will
take in a handsome sum in tolls
during the holiday season, as an
exceptionally large number of mo-
torists will use the bridge at that
time.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

A report has been issued by
Captain William j. Carter, COM
ulander of Troop A, New Jersey
State Police, from his headquar-
ters al Hammonton, setting forth
the troops activities during 1925,
and calling attention to the fact
that during the twelve months
period, monetary returns made by
the State police to the State ex-
ceeds by approximately 100000
the amount appropriated for its
maintenance, bringing the State
police under tie category of rev.
enue providing institutions.
According to The report the val
ne of property confiscated during
the year is 41,456.31; the value
of property saved from destruc-
ton by the troopers, $124,680, and
the value of recovered property,
$94,613.62. Eighty-eight stolen au-
tomobiles were recovered and re-
turned to their owners by the
troop during the year.
The number of warnings issued
to law violators was 1888, with
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
Farmers To Get
Radio Service
Message for Agriculture To
Be BrOadcasted Begin
ming April IL
All Timely Information

The Atlantic City Radio Station,
w p G, wave length 800 meters,
will broadcast agricultural mess
ages each Monday, from Z to 7.15
D. NJ, beginning April IL Timely
Information will be prepared by
the scientific staff of the expert
ment station and will embrace
fruit growing, white and sweet
potato growing, dairying, both
both vegetable and flower garden
ing. poultry raising, general crop
production, and agricultural engi-
neering.
Arthur r. Eldred, Atlantic Coun-
ty Agricultural Agent, will repre-
sent the experiment station and
do the speaking where the author
Of the discussion is unable to be
present.
In addition, news flashes con-
tanning frost warnings and spray
information will be broadcast at
$50 on any evening when condi-
lions demand it.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

Military training in schools
and colleges has as it's chief re-
suit, not increased efficiency in
technique of warfare, but rather
a change in the mental outlook of
our young people so that they
look upon war as normal part of
life and expect to take part in it. ;"
China discovered gunpowder
centuries ago. America was the
original source of the airplane.
1t is a wise country that knows
how to retain the benefits of its
own genius Washington Star.
The 26S graduates of the
Ocean City High School are plan
ming to hold a reunion in the new
high school building next Thurs
day evening.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

The Ocean City Fishing Club
is arranging for its annual dinner
in Philadelphia in April Former
President Hartman K. Gilmore is
chairman of the committee.
Ocean City officials are pleas
ed with the aerial truck just add
ed to the fire department equip
ment. 1t is the only machine of
its kind in that section and cost
$17,323.
boy Scout Week" will be OBJ
served by organizations in lower
Jersey counties during the first
week in May.
E. Morgan of Antioch
College, Ohio.
-Pleasantville Press, twice,
each week, Tuesdays and Fri
daVS
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02

weak canes and those which
would bend to the ground when
fruiting. Canes which were not
pinched back during the summer
should be cut to about 2 feet.
Lateral branches should be head
ed back to S or 6 buds.
There would be more interest
in the return of the Roosevelt
boys if they had brought back a
new star pitcher instead of the
owls poli-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Locomotives that won nearly
all their races with automobiles
last year are said to be in good
shape for the coming season. -
Toledo Blade.
The Baptist Church parson-
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
Expensive Potato Seed.

With potato seed costing So to
50 a barrel this year, many New
Jersey potato growers are con-
cerned over ways of using it to
the best advantage. Dusting the
freshly cut surfaces with sulfur or
land plaster to dry the cut surfa-
ces will be practiced by many of
the more successful potato grow
ers. Experience has shown that
freshly cut seed will out-yield
seed which has been cut for some
time.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
How to Produce Uaroe Berries.

How to Produce Large Berries.
Pruning of blackberries and
raspberries will increase the size
of fruit and If carefully done will
cause little, if any, decrease in
the amount produced.
For red raspberries, cut out
very weak canes and those which
bend over so far that the fruit
would touch the ground The re-
naming canes should be headed
back to Is inches or 2 feet. In
fairly heavy soils, vigorous canes
may be left as long as 80 inches.
For blackberries, remove very
The Pleasantville press., 1926-04-02
Fruit Trees True to Name

FTUU rceS ITUe 20 NdFne.
The cementing OF friendly work
ing relations between New Jersey
fruit growers and nurserymen is
the story back of our new law
signed by Governor Moore, which
provides a means of guaranteeing
fruit trees to be true to name.
The Winslow mail., 1926-11-05

E. II. Black -|'Your Jeweler"
Winslow Furniture Company
R. M. Bruchman
Standard Furniture Co.
"BilE' O'Hara
Babbitt Brothers Trading Co.
The Winslow mail., 1926-11-05
NEVER Was Carried Tn Peddlers Pack!
Where could you find today the door salesman who


sold you something yesterday?
Consider, if you please, how easy ii is for him to
transact his business without fear Of future COM
plications.
He never need worry about the inferiority Of the
quality Of his commodity he sells. Whether it lasts
day or year is Of no consequence to him. His sole
aim In business is to convert his stock into dollars
and cents
Your hometown merchant is definitely and perman-
emily established in your community He strives for
your satisfaction today because he wants your pat
ronage tomorrow-and he intends to deserve it by
Offering only dependable quality, reliable branded
merchandise and substantial values.
His responsibility it not to be questioned-its as
sSeadfast as the foundation OF the store he occupies
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-14
Buildinq Permits

:. Cartmell- Burcaw-Moore. dwelling. 5456
y. New Jersey. $4,000.
\, Cartmell- Burcaw-Moore. garage. $3.50 n.
p,,Fi B lKSedllogg. garage. 54o1 Washington
F b dKeeInIogg. dwelling. 54oi Washington
ooRi +. Endicott. garage, 1916 Winfield,
F. Endieott. dwelling. 1916 Winfield.
Guy Buckley. dwelling. 1928 Ethel.
Guy Buckley, garage. 1928 Ethel. 5000.
w. A. Ricketts,. reroof. 4341 Carrollton.
Joseph Rasner, garage. 1924 W. Tenth,
aoGG6 Martindale, furnace. 125 S. State.
Mrs. Charles AIDE, reroof. 1888 Kenwood.
~. w. Auble. furnace. ga N. Randolph.
$500.
George Cochran. garage. 226 Orange.
so{o H. Brenizer. garage. 1914 Draper.
aoR; J.. Alley, oil burner. eos Berkeley.
Mrs. Allison. reroof. 3615 Graceland.
Mrs. Allison, garage. 3615 Graceland.
S. f, Hsmilton. dwelling. 436 S. Dear
% & Kerr. dwelling. $40 Broadway.
o. c. Kerr. garage. $40 Broadway. 5000.