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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
Inspector Of
Electrical Work
Edward Jones Appointed by
Common Council of
PleaSantville
To Collect Fees From Work
Wiring, Motor Installation, Etc.
Will Return New Revenues for
Inspections and Acceptance.

Edward JONES, electrician, residing
on Rgad1ng ave. mas 5een appointed
inspector of electrical work in the
city of Pleasantville for the coming
year. The appointment was made at
Il meeting of the Common Council,
Tuesday evening, upon the motion of
Councilman Stephenson While a city
ordinance has been in effect since
1921 providing for inspections of wir-
ing. motor installation, etc, and fee
therefor, the city has not had an in
spector nor has ii collected any fees.
Inspections have been made by state
inspectors and the work passed upon.
The old ordinance will be revised and
brought up to date, as there has been
a material change in rates. Inspec
ton of the work and its acceptance
will be covered by fee. Inspector
Jones will retain rs per cent. of the
fee and the city will be benefited by
25 per cent. Mr.. Jones Is an electri-
clan of twenty years experience.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
Post
Votes To Build
Will Erect Club House and
Auditorium ON
First Street
Great Interest Being Shown

The combined American Legion and
Legion Auxiliary met in the hall on First
street Monday night with the largest
attendance attained in two years. 1t was
definitely decided to purchase lot on
First street for building. On Saturday,
March g. big drive for funds totaling
$4,000 will be launched. Land is to be
sold at 81 per square foot, until 5000 So.
feet have been sold, A band and an
orchestra have been secured for the occa-
sion. Each purchaser will be given a
seal for his window, and a button to wear.
A one-story brick building, modelled
after the Y. NJ. C. A. huts, will be built.
1t will be divided in two parts, one part
an auditorium hall and the other part
club rooms. There will also be installed
a model kitchen. A. f. Amodio, the arch
itect. is the designer.
The paid-up membership to date is
greater than it has been for four years.
There are over 100 legionaires in this Sec
ton. A drive will be launched soon for
new members.
show has been planned for the last
week in March and the first week in
April. The meetings will be held every
Monday night, instead of Tuesday.
The goal is $4,000. A big clock will be
erected on the corner of Main street and
Washington ave-, showing the progress of
the drive The campaign is in the hands
of four captains. who each command a
section that will endeavor to Guido the
other. These captains are: Team J. Stan
ley Drinkwater; Team 2. Harry David
son: Team 8, Robert Lambert; Team 4,
Adelbert Adams.
Following the enthusiastic business
meeting, the ladies served luncheon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
Only One Hundred and
Thirteen Million Of Us
Are There Enough Go around if All the Boosters Haze
Their Way? Personalities Remarkable Gro,Uth

Staid, steady and satisfied commu-
mites now have something to worry
over. They discover there are only
one hundred and thirteen million peo-
pie in the United States, which, they
fear is not enough to go around If all
the boosters have their way. For 5
years the increase in population of
Pleasantville and elsewhere on the
mainland has been 100 per cent.
If all the programs of the town and
city boosters and boomers could be
carried out, the United States would
have population far in excess of it's
113,000,000. In the desire to trans
form the village into the town, and
the town into the city, not to mention
the desire of every city to become
bigger as well as buster and better,
there is involved what appears to be
childlike faith in the existence of an
ineXhaustible reservoir of humanity in
this country. But the fact is that
there are not enough of us to go
around in accordance with the require
ments of grandiloquent schemes for
municipal growth
Pleasantville and it's environs has
increased in population at a rate of
1927 in excess of the average for the
country. Local conditions favor growth
far in excess of the average. Some
whore Peter is being robbed to pay
Paul in this enterprise of attracting
new residents This rivalry is clearly
an effort to induce people to change
their places of residence. The boost
err not only sets forth the advantages
of his particular corner of the vine
yard, but he so conveys his message
that people living elsewhere will be-
come disconnected with their surroun-
dings. His appeal is made to the lin
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
Best Monument
To Lincoln
Would Be Citizenship of Which
the Man for the Ages Would
Be Proud.
Rev. E. X. Dilks To Kiwanians

Rev. G. X. Dilks, pastor OF the Alb
secon M. E. Church, delivered an ad-
dress on Abraham Lincoln, before the
members of the Pleasantville Kiwanis
Club, Tuesday noon, in which he re-
ferred to the spirit of Lincoln. Rev.
Mr.. Dilks declared that God meets the
>Energss. cy of the time by sending a
iifadl VIM is capable OF handling ri.e
situation, and the memory of that
man remains an influence for good.
Moses, George Washington and Abe
Lincoln were all men for emergencies
Lincoln's work and his character both
survive in the memory of the boy and
the girl, and also in the citizens of
the country. Lincoln's greatest mon
ument, however, is a righteous life.
We cherish Lincoln, he said, be-
cause of his mother, of whom he said
"All that | am | owe to my mother"
We also cherish him for his humor,
because it is good thing to laugh,
and for his world vision, because Eu-
rope felt his force and honored him.
We honor him most because he was
a real genuine American citizen with
red blood in his veins. He believed
in a great country and worked for a
great country. He was great man
because he identified his life with the
Creator of Man, and he worked for
the advancement of the human race.
Yet he knew how to come down from
the pedestal to shake the hand of the
son or the mother who had given
their services and best for their coun-
try. He became the man of the ages
because of his spirit He practiced
the golden rule. The best monument
we can erect to perpetuate the mem
Dry of Abraham Lincoln is citizen
ship of which he would be proud
Features of the meeting were the
singing led by Robert Carey; the pre-
sentation of the attendance prize
awarded by r. p. Thompson to Frank
Chase, and the initiatory remarks up
on the reception of A. J. Corio, as a
new member
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
PLEASANTVILLE WOMAN'S
REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Interesting Discussions in Which Men,
hers Participated.


The Pleasantville WomanS Republican
Club held an interesting meeting, Monday
evening. at the home of the correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Ella Dare, with
large attendance present. Secretary Of
the club, Mrs. c. j. Smith, gave report
from the meeting of tie Atlantic County
Woman's Republican Club, held at the
home of Mrs. Il. G.. Shreve, Mortified,
including "A resume Of the addresses OF
Mrs Mary North Chenoweth. who spoke
on Cooperation with Educational Com
mittees, and that of Mr.. Everett Moves
on Birth Control. This was added to by
Mrs. r. j. Frendlich and Mrs George
Scholes
A discussion on the adoption of the
World Court led by Mrs. Chas. Wilson,
was entered into by Mrs. Oscar Gill, who
told how World Court was adopted by
the Senate. Mrs. George Scholes told
what reservations were provided for in
adopting same. Mrs. K. j. Frendlich
spoke on Advisory Opinions concerning
World Court. Mrs. Warren Austin ana
Mrs. Helen G. Adams told how the United
States Senate should decide the United
States becoming a member of the Court.
Mrs. Carrie Lippincott told how a real
victory had been gained in adopting the
World Court Mrs. Woodburn j. Hudson
explained about the Bitter Enders.
Mrs. r. J. Frendlich offered a resoln-
ton commencing the action of the police
of the City and Justice Stephens. in max
ing recent arrests and action resulting
from same, a copy Of this resolution to
be sent to Chief of Police Bellevile Nay
lor.
Delegates from the Club who will at
tend Conference and Luncheon of State
Club. to be held in Trenton. Tuesday, arc
President of Club Mrs. Charles Nj. Chat
tie, Secretary of Club Mrs. c. ]. Smith.
Vice President Mrs. Helen G. Adams,
Mrs Carrie Lippincott and Mrs. Margaret
Whitman.
A resolution was adopted recommending
that the Senator and Assembymen of the
County be asked to work for and support
Senate Bill No. 81, or the Bible Bill
Next meeting of the Club will be held
at the home of the Vice President. Mrs.
Helen G. Adams.
TIostesses for the evening We're the Oft
GERS of the Club. Mrs Mable Chattie,
Mrs C. J. Smith. Mrs Helen G.. Adams.
Mrs r. j. Frendlich and Mrs. Ella Dare
The recent card party held at the home
of Mrs Margaret Whitman was reported
great success.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

gering nomadic spirit the desire for
change, the American fondness of ad-
venture, the lure of the new. The
booster has to combat the disposition
of a great body of the people to stick
to the familiar scenes. He brings
home to people doubt whether, after
all, ones town or city is so much to
be preferred to a host of other towns
and cities.
The total 100000 increase in pop
ulation in the United States in the last
years would not go very far in swell
ing the size OF thousands of munich
palities. New industries swell the
numbers of people, but these have not
been responsible for the growth in
population here The attractiveness
of the Mainland as place of resi-
dence is responsible.
To offset losses in population and to
hold their people, campaigns are now
being inaugurated in places which
have lost where Pleasantville has
gained, to convince residents that they
should think long and earnestly before
deciding to take up their residence
elsewhere. Stress is being made upon
the peculiar advantages of towns and
cities for the conduct of various kinds
of business, because there is always
in industry the need of new plants
and new locations.
The special advantages of the Main
land may be stressed to hold its pres
ent population and to attract more.
There is little occasion to worry in
Pleasantville about whether or not
there are enough people to go around.
Pleasantville will continue to grow
ten times faster than the average of
the country, if the appeal is made
right
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
ST. MARKS CHURCH.
Special Sermon Sunday Night-Ladies'
Njuht Observed.

did our Lord establish Il Church, and
what are its marks?" will be the special
subject of DR.. MacKinnon's sermon Sun
day night at st. Marks.
The interesting idea of the Question
Box at st. Marks has brought forth a
number of vital questions from the pub
lie, which DIR. MacKinnon answers at the
night service.
Ash Wednesday the first day of Lent
is Feb 18th. Services will be held in st.
Marks at 1890 A. NJ and 7:45 +. NJ
Ladies Night at st. Marks Mems Club
was held Wednesday night, and proved
to be the most interesting and enjoyable
event of the season in st. Marks. There
was a large attendance of ladies and
members of the Club
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
Housekeeper And
Son Benefciaries
Estate of Mayhem !. Coke APP
= sraiss.s, -. =. 80 6 Get, Ms Div ID.
Mrs. Kate Brown Gets Home

Wills filed for probate in the office
of Surrogate Albert c. Abbott, at
Mays Landing include those of Mrs.
Jennie Shneidman, Atlantic City, dis
posing of property to the value OF
$4,000; Edmund F. Steck, Somers
Point, $4,000; Henry F. Parker, $40,
500, and Mayhem ]. Coke, Pleasant.
vile, $4,000.
Mrs Shneidman directed that her
husband should receive all of her es-
tate, but that he should give her two
sons, Morris and Samuel, $4,000 each
on reaching the age of rs. The wild
ows of Edmund Steck and Henry +.
Parker are bequeathed the estates OF
their husbands, while Mrs. Kate
Brown, housekeeper for Mayhem Coke,
is bequeathed the home property dur
ing her lifetime, also the income from
$4,000, while the remainder goes to
son.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
Increasing
Assessments
Amount of Real and Improved
Property Doubles in City
In Three Years.
Tax Board Orders Increase
Revision Under Instructions At
Present Likely to Bring Total
Above $9,000,000 for 1926.

The total assessed valuation of the
real and improved property in the City
of Pleasantville for the coming year
is likely to be in excess of 100000.
The assessors, Reuben E. Adams of
the First Ward and George M. Bates
of the Second Ward, have been acting
upon the instructions of the County
Tax Board of Taxation to increase the
assessment this year.
The books first compiled for the
year were returned by the Tax Board
with instructions to make a further
increase of 81 900, 900. The books as
first presented called for a total Of
$4,241. 0S6 for the First Ward and
$4,250 900 for the Second Ward, giving
the city total of $S,491 ,0S6, an increase
over 1925 of S775,519 This increase
was in the First Ward. The Second
Ward had carried increases each year
for number of years. The figures
were not acceptable, however, to the
County Board. 1t was suggested that
there be a further increase of about
so per cent. 1t was explained that
this was out of the question. The In
structions then were to make an addi-
ton of $1,000,000.
A revision of the assessments has
been under way and is nearly com
plete
1t is thought that the tax rate this
year will be about $685. per 500.
The total assessed valuation of real
and improved property in the City OF
Pleasantville in 1928 was S4,242, 495.00.
In 1924, $685., 1880 In 1925, $780,
10000. AS the result of the assess
ment this year the amount will be
doubled in three years.
NoRTHFIELD RE-AssESSMENT.
John OXley, tax assessor of the second
ward Mortified, has been directed to
re- assess all property in his district by
the Atlantic County Board of Taxation.
The total assessment for the first ward
was 81 1888, 9S7 while the total assessment
in the second ward was but S722.214. The
first ward assessment. Clarence ]. Kreutz.
assessor, was approved
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
LINCOLN. A GOOD CITIZEN.

What constitutes a good citizen?"
asks Rev. G. Woodvine Ball, pastor of
First Baptist Church. Are we all good
citizens? Are we doing the things that
only a good citizen would do? These are
some of the questions that will be an
swered in the sermon on Sunday night at
the First Baptist Church. 1t will be
Patriotic Service in memory and in honor
of Abraham Lincoln, a Good Citizen.
Lincolns Gettysburg Address will be re-
cited by Mrs. Grace Steelman. Quar-
tette win sing Kipling's "Recessional"
Lest We Forget. The Song Service
will include several Patriotic Songs. There
will also be selections by the Junior Choir
and Orchestra
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

CONTRACTOR EXPECT
BUSY SEASON.
Lewis e. Carly Says the Outlook is
Unusually Good.

Lewis E. Carly, of Adams ave, one
of Personalities contractors and bull
ders, is very optimistic over the COM
ing season. Mr. Carly says business
this spring is month in advance of
last spring Whereas last spring his
contracts began coming in the latter
part of March, this year he already
has busy season mapped out.
Mr.. Carly has taken contracts for
three bungalows to be built at Cardiff
for Philadelphians. He has one house
and two bungalows in Pleasantville
and one bungalow at Linwood con-
tracted for
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
FOR GAETANO MAZZA
AND JOE MAZZA.
Father and Sons Birthday Celebrated
at One Time.

A double birthday celebration was en-
joyed Sunday, at the home of Joe Mazza,
ON Mill rd. Mortified, in honor of the
birthday anniversaries of Gaetano Mazza,
rs. and his son Joe Mazza, IS. A very
enjoyable afternoon was spont. A beau
tiful birthday cake was presented to them
by their children. Those attending We're:
Mr.. and Mrs Majane, Anna Majane
Francis Majane, Mr. and Mrs. Tom MAJ
"a. Mr. Joe Soppa, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Mazza and family Mr.. Gaetano Mazza,
all from Mortified; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
De Vito and family, Mr. and Mrs. Luigi
D'Alonza and family, all from Pleasant
Vile; Mrs. Guido Mancini of Philadel-
phia; Mr.. and Mrs. John La Rocca and
family. Mrs. A. Ludovigo. of Atlantic
CITY.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

Carmelo Mazzeo, formerly with
Snellenburg's beauty parlor, Philadel-
phia, and who has been connected
with Millers barber shop, West Wash
ington avenue, for the last few months
has taken a position with the National
Barber Shop of Howard A. Payne,
East West Jersey avenue, near the
postoffice. Mr.. Payne's shop is now
fully manned to give prompt and ex-
cellent service for men. women and
children Adv.-X
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
4M Oh INTEREST PAID

on Savings Accounts. The Pleasant
vile National Bank, where West Jer
sey crosses Main. Depository fol
Government, State, County and City
funds. Youngest, Fastest Growing
Most Progressive and Strongest Bank
on the mainland. Safe Deposit Boxes
for rent. adVt.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
Basket Ball
Games of the Pleasantville High
School Five at Home
and Abroad.
Coming Basketball Games.

Feb. 16-P. II. 5. VS.. Millville IL. S. at
Pleasantville (S p. M.
Feb. 19-P. H. S. VS.. Cape May II. S. at
Pleasantville (S p. M.
OutpIayed GIassboro in Second Half.
The Glassboro H. S. basketball team
defeated p H. S. in Gassboro Friday,
Feb. 5th, by the score, 46-29. AS usual.
it took p II. S. one half to get accustom-
ed to the seventy foot Glassboro Normal
School gym. In the second half p. H. $.
outpassed and outscored Glassboro II. S.
Abel, veteran Glassboro II. S. star, was
high scorer of the evening. VIM. Green,
r. Green and Terry played fast basket
ball for the Maroon and White in the sec
ond half. p. H S. will play Glassboro IL.
S. in Pleasantville Feb. 49, Score:
Glassboro H. S.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
WESLEY CHURCH NOTES.
Special Meetings are Successful - Series
of Lectures Announced.

of Lectures Announced.
In spite of the unfavorable weather
conditions the special meetings at Wesley
Church are progressing nicely. On Sun
day night capacity house greeted Evan
gelist Johnson as he arose to speak. The
personal workers reporting on Monday
laighs-s- fettsfred nSsaeruds declElons Tor
Christ, and as resgzthere will be sew
eral additions to the membership of the
church Sunday morning. DR.. Johnsons
sermon on "Three Men, and his illustra-
ton of the 1.-TWO Rattles and a Bottle of
Milk" given on Tuesday night were we'll
received and should have been heard by
every member of the Christian Church.
The Trombone music of Mrs. Johnson is
being much enjoyed The booster"
meetings conducted by Mrs. Johnson have
been largely attended and greatly enjoyed
by the boys and girls. Seventy boys and
girls were present on Tuesday afternoon.
Evangelist Johnson is different from
any other Evangelist ever coming to
Pleasantvile. Every message rings true
to the simple gospel of Jesus Christ. His
whole attitude and activities seem to har-
monte perfectly with the preachers fun
damental duty of uplifting Jesus Christ
Any child can understand him. And as
he breaches one feels like saying again
and again, How true, How true. If you
have not heard him you have missed
much. The closing service of the cam
paign will be held on Sunday night. On
Monday night DR. and Mrs Johnson be-
gin work in First NJ. T.. Church, Millville.
On Tuesday evening. at 100 DR.. John
3. Haines, of Pitman. N. J., will begin a
series of five lectures on 'How We Got
Our Bible. DR.. Haines is well qualified
to lecture on this subject. having spent
many years in this study. All are invited
to these lectures and all the officers and
teachers of all the Sunday Schools of the
Mainland are especially requested TO at
tend. These five lectures will be of very
great interest to all Bible lovers and of
particular interest and helpfulness to
those who teach the Sunday School les
sons. One lecture will be given each
week and that on Tuesday evening
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
EXCELSIOR COUNCIL, JR. o. U. A. NJ.

Excelsior Council, Jr. o. Z. A. NJ. met
in their hall, Decatur ave. and Main st,
Wednesday night. with fair attendance.
At which time it was learned that the
dance, which had been advertised for
Feb. 18th could not be held on that date.
1t will be held on the 18th instead. See
adv in this issue of The Pleasantville
Press. Tickets now on sale by Enter
tainment Committee and various mem
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
MAGISTRATE CELEBRATES.

Judge Richard G. Brown, of 1902 Church
St, was honored by friends with a very
enjoyable party Monday night. on the
occasion of his 62nd birthday. The guest
of honor entertained by giving number
of vocal solos. Games and dancing con-
trbuted to the evenings pleasures A
delightful luncheon was served during the
evennp
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

"A bronze medal bearing the bust of
Abraham Lincoln awarded by a firm in
Illinois, has been awarded to William
Olsen of the senior class of Pleasantville
High School. for the best written essay on
the life of Lincoln. Miss Gertrude Mac
Donough was second and Randolph Reit-
MEYER third.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES.

The meeting next Wednesday night will
be led by e. II Johnson.
The Church Membership Glass will
meet Sunday at 3.45 p. m.
The regular meeting of Woman's Mis-
sionary Society will be held Wednesday,
Feb. IT, at 2.30 p M. at home of Mrs.
Albert Tresidder. on West Adams ave-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
A Friend

for your coal needs. Hygienic Ice G.
Coal Co., Franklin and Reading Rail-
road. Advt*
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

The famous picture Kentucky Pride"
will be presented at the Rialto Feb 25,
for the benefits of the Twenty Lions who
will use their funds for charitable and
other heIDful work.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
ANNOUNCEMENT

Fl. Stokes Doriss, NJ D., has opened
offices at 800 West Washington Ave.
Hours 10 to IL a. m. Advt.*
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

The Pleasantville Trust Company
will pay interest of Az per cent. on
time deposits beginning Jan. 1,1926.
adyt.s
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

The Pleasantville Trust Company
will pay interest of Az per cent. on
time deposits beginning Jan. 1926.
advt.*
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

Your coal troubles eliminated Hy-
gienic Ice & Coal Co, Franklin ana
Reading Railroad Advt,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12
GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM.
Contest Against Holy Spirit High
Tomorrow Might.

The Pleasantvlle High School girls
basket ball team was defeated by the
strong Cape May Highs team on the To-
cal floor, Friday evening, by the score
of 37-27 McAnney. the high scorer of
the evening for Pleasantvlle, made 20 of
the 81 points scored while Robeason
scored 80 points for Cape May. Lne-up:
PHS c. NJ H. S.
McAnney(Ca forward $3.50. .Paimer
GaskilI. forward -. .Robeason
Quinn. ......... center ........ Had
Conover 49,. side-center 1890. Reeves
De SOlOVer. Buard .......... SWAIN
Chew guard ...... .Roseman
Substitutes-P. H. s.: Lake for Gaskill,
Chew for Quinn, Lloyd for Chew. &. NJ
H. s.: Germon for Palmer, Edahon for
Reeves. Score at half: p H. s., IL; c. NJ
H. S., "a; final score: p. H. s., 27; c. M
H. S., 81. Referee: Miss Bockelman
Time of Halves 16 minutes.
Tomorrow evening the Pleasantvile
girls will meet the girls of Holy Spirit
High in the local gymnasium. This game
is the first of two series game between
the two schools
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-12

Clark Lumber Co., lumber, mill work
and builders supplies. Phone 287.
advt.*