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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09
Personal Gossip of Interest
To Folks on The Mainland

N Main street. Tuesday night. Mrs
Leeds accompanied by her sister
Miss Francis Risley, Of Mortified
spent Wednesday in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sprague
Mrs. Alfred Johnson and son
Bobbie motored to West Greek
Tuesday, where they were the
guests of Mrs. Allie sSprague.
Mrs. William Sprague was hos
tess to a group of friends at her
home on Ryon avenue, Wednesday
afternoon Those present were
Mrs Charles S. Adams, Mrs. John
E. Sladen, Mrs. Preston B. Adams,
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Simanton, Mrs.
John F. Ryon, of this city, and
Mrs. Warner l. Risley, of Margate
City
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Galante, E
Washington avenue, who are on
their wedding trip, are at present
in Washington, D. c. They spent
several days in Baltimore last
week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09

els. One exquisite creation from
Chanel. shown at the Bruck-Weiss
fashion show recently, interprets
the new flare and the higher waist
line. 1t is of orchid chiffon with
the skirt treatment in a series of
tiers cut circular at the front, but
adopting more tailored outlines at
the back, where it drops in point
to the floor. Orchid and gold kid
slippers were worn with the cos
tune.
It's Probable Inspiration
This gown probably took its in
spiration from the same idea that
interpreted the bouffant model
photographed on the opposite side.
Here we have an evening gown of
mauve and blue tulle, by Cabot,
from the same fashion show. This
has also the TERED skirt, with the
short in the front, long at the sides
and back movement and the raised
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09
TELLS OF CONVENTION
Mrs. Guenther Speaks To Decatur
Avenue P. T. A.

Mrs. William F. Guenther, presi-
dent of the Parent Teachers
Association of Decatur avenue
school gave an interesting resume
of the recent state convention of
the P. T. A. held in Atlantic City
in November, when members of
the association held their regular
monthly meeting in the school,
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Guenther
in the course of her talk named
several of the speakers of the CON
vention and brought out some Of
the different points of their lectures
In addition to the president, the
association was represented by two
other registered delegates, Mrs
Edward Helfrich and Mrs. Emily
Cliff.
During the business session con-
Quoted by the president, a cake sale
was planned and Mrs. Cliff, Mrs.
Mortimer Ware and Mrs. John j.
Stokes were appointed to take
charge. They will be assisted by
the president Upon request OF Mrs
Guenther, NJ. Tillman Johnson,
principal, explained the method
and purpose of the Atlantic County
Music Memory contest which the
association has gone on record as
approving, Mrs. Mortimer Ware.
Mrs. G. Duble, Mrs. Guenther were
appointed as a committee of three
to confer with the board of educa-
ton about the purchasing of vic
trola for use in the school in
preparation for the music memory
contest.
Mrs. Mortimer Ware made a plea
| in behalf of the Pleasantville Wei
fare Bureau and on motion five
dollars was donated to the Bureau.
Letters of thanks will be sent Mrs.
Oliver Heller for the picture donat-
ed by her as an attendance prize
on Fathers Night, and to Miss
Bailey for purchasing the regular
attendance picture. The picture
was awarded this month to Miss
Moore's class. 1t was suggested
that all members of the association
assist in postal card shower at
Christmas time to Mrs. Emeline
Obert, kindergarten teacher, who
has been seriously i'll for some
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09
Coming Events
Tonight


THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS" will
be presented in the auditorium of
the high school by the Pleasantvilfe
Alumni Association for the benefit
of the" scholarship fund.
CAMP 9, P. o. A. will hold a
meeting in the Junior 0. U. A. NJ.
hall at O'Clock.
COMPANIONS OF THE FOR
ESTERS of America, Pride of the
Mainland Circle No. 1876, will
meet in Red Mems hall at 8 p. m.
Saturday
A PASTRY SALE will be con
Quoted by ladies of the congre-
cation of the First Presbyterian
church at II S. Main street, under
the direction of Mrs. George NJ.
Bates.
Monday
PLEASANTVILLE WOMAN'S
REPUBLICAN club will hold a
meeting at the home of Mrs.
Charles E. Jackson, 218 S. Chester
avenue, at s p. m
THE WOMAN'S MISSIONARY
SOCIETY of Salem NJ e. church
will have mite box opening and
a picnic in the church recreation
room, commencing at 6 O'Clock.
ALTHEA BIBLE CLASS of st.
Johns NJ. p. church will meet in
the church al 8 D. m.
LADIES' AUXILIARY of Fire
Company No. 3, will hold a business
meeting in the Mt. Pleasant church
hall at s o'clock.
SOLANO CLUB members will
ne rendered Christmas party al
the home of Mrs. T C. Tompkins
S. Shore road at 230 o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09
INITIATE CANDIDATES
Larqe Class To Be Entered Into
Order Here.

A class of fifty candidates will
he initiated on Saturday, December
IT, by Excelsior Council No. 231,
.Jr. O. q. A. M at their hall. The
initiatory work will be performed
by the degree team of the Atlantic
County past councillors association,
The board of managers will per
form the first and second degrees
on candidates from the Pleasant
vile. Linwood, Atlantic City, Mino-
tola and Pleasant Mills counsils.
Speeches, music and the serving of
a luncheon are other features on
the program.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09
HOSTESS TO SOCIETY

Mrs. Benjamin Price was HOSTESS
to members of the Ladies Aid
society of the Bethany NJ. b
church at her home on Noah's road,
"Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Lille
Policy. president, conducted the
business session when old business
was transacted. New business was
laid aside until after the Christmas
activities. Present were: Mrs.
Emma Nippel, Mrs. Louis d.
Champion, Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Mary
Carman, Mrs. Lille Policy and Mrs.
r. Price
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09

| waist line. The willowy ant the
/ billowy, we might call these two en-
tirely different interpretations OF
the short in the front, long in tie
back TERED skirt idea.
AS fashion shows Invariably end
with Here comes the BRIDE | had
the photographer snap the bridal
gown. There's room only for the
head here, so l will describe the
gown, and you can see the arrange
ment of the capped bridal veil for
yourself. It's very effective, and
quite simple to adjust. The gown
was of white satin with harness
decollette and the sleeves arranged
to reveal a tiny section of the arm
at the shoulder. The skirt had its
fullness massed at the front and
dropping below the hemline Panels
from the shoulder developed into q
long graceful train with glittefing
embellishments adding an elaborate
touch.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09

time at the home of her parents in
Reading, Pa.
A short entertainment program
consisted of: / A song by the
seventh grade; 2. 4 recitation,
December" by Anna Mathis; 8.
Song by the first grade; f. A song
by the eighth grade. Mrs. Louis A.
Bell entertained with a comic reci-
tation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09
: MAINLAND BELLIES MEET

The Mainland Bellies held a busl-
Mness meeting in Junior o. Y. A. nj,
J hall, Monday night, followed by an
J hour of social activity. Singing and
! dancing was enjoyed and refresh
xments served. The attendance prize
\ donated by Mrs. Margaret Kruger
Y was won by Miss Lillian Caste.
q Present were: Miss Elizabeth Brad
i ley, Miss Eleanor Gilkey. Miss Mar
I garet Kruger, Miss Ethel McFad-
I den, Miss Dorothy Kruger, Miss
Z Alice Caste, Miss Laura Eppler,
I Miss Lillian Casio, Miss Lillian
Holdings, Miss Frances Boice and
\ Mrs. Margaret Kruger
Additional Social News on
Pane 4-SAropd Car+inp
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09
SPECIAL VISITATION

A large number of members OF
Excelsior Council, Jr. o. Z. A M
will be present Monday night at
the special visitation of the Past
Councillors Association of Cape
Nav County to the Past Councillors
Association of Atlantic County
The affair will take place in odd
Fellows Hall, Atlantic City, the
lodge rooms of fremont Council
M oO8.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-09

Additional Social News on
PAGE 4-Second Section.
Evening star., 1927-11-06

- ENTRAL, heading the public
high foot ball title race with
two wins in as many starts.
~ will let it's rivals fight il out
among themselves this week.
While the Blue and White is idiing.
Eastern and Western will face on
Tuesday and Tech and Business VIII
come together on Friday.
Eastern and Western should provide
an interesting match, as a defeat tor
either will just about put 1t out of the
running and they are sure to fight
their hardest. Eastern has won one
and lost one After falling before the
rush of Tech, the Lincoln Parkers,
strengthened by players that hereto
fore were ineligible. came on to drub
weakened Business eleven. IA to g.
Western, which furnished Tech with
the most stubborn sort of opposition
before yielding to the Manual Train
ers. to 6. also will present stronger
team. Eddie Brownfield. back. and
Quincy Smith. center. will be notable
additions to the Red team,
Tech which to. the surprise of many
lost to Central Friday. 0 TO -. should,
however. take Business TO camp: The
Stcnogs' line has been shattered
through loss OF players who have
failed TO make the scholastic grade or
have been injured.
Aside from the public high cham
DiOnShiD games contests this week
Evening star., 1927-11-06
N. Y. us GOOSE STEP
C0N0UERS CARNEGIE

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK. November 5.-New
York University.s famous goose-step-
ping huddle proved effective even on
n muddy field TODAY and Chick" Nee
mans undefeated eleven marched to
II decisive 20-to.G victory over Car
negie Tech
Playing fast sure foot ball even in
the rain. the Violet scored touch.
down in each of the first three peri
DDS. In The fourth Carnegie found it's
scoring punch and drove for a touch
down after a pretty exhibition of the
lateral pass that gained II yards.
Frank I}riante scored first for New
York University when he bucked the
oall over after 4G-yard march. Strong
kicked the goal. A brilliant 4l-yard
run by Capt. Jack Connor added six
points in the second period. In the
third Briante, who is out to beat Red
Oranges ground gaining record this
year, Shot into, the clear near the side
line. beckoned on his interference and
raced 81 yards to Carnegie's 16-yard
mark From there Strong cut through
Carneyies weak left tackle and wriS-
gled over for the third touchdown,
then adding the extra point.
Carnegics clever and varied attack,
smothered by penalties for offside
or by stonewall resistance through
the earlier periods, carried the Skibos
TO scoring distance in the middle or
the fourth quarter.
Moorehcad took Iarpster's pass to
the fiVc-yard line and HarpSter hnal-
ly buclied it over.
Evening star., 1927-11-06
Central, Leader in Scholastic
Series, Not to Play This Week

will include that between BUSINESS
and st. Johns tomorrow and those on
Friday bringing together Eastern and
ST. Johns here. Emerson and Alex
andria High at Alexandria. and st.
Alban's and Boys Latin School, in
Baltimore. All these encounters
promise a deal of worthwhile compe-
tition.
Dewitt is listed to journey TO Day
ton. Va. Saturday for a tussle with
Shenandoah.
Under direction of S. T. Kimble,
Central High director of athletics, a
promising bunch of gymrasts are
being developed at shat school. Some
80 boys, twice as many as were in
the class last year. ere being -rut
through their ,accS four times
week. Tumbling, with a bit of ap-
paratus work, pyramid building and
fins constitute the course.
Prominent members Cf .he team
are George and Bob Kremkau. twins,
and captain and manager. respective
~.
kimble, who has had much expert
ence in gymnastic work hopes to get
other local high schools Sufficiently
interested in this form Of athleti.s TO
organize teams.
One of Kimbie's protcges at Cen
tral two years ayo-Dick Nash--has
been doing>a rope and tumblin- act
on a leading vaudeville circuit
Evening star., 1927-11-06
TATE COLLEGE. November s.

- TATE COLLEGE. November D.
Penn State turned back George
Washington University hHre
this afternoon 13 to 0, after
being held scorcless fer two
periods.
The Lions pushed over two touch
downs in the thiri quarter and held
tho Culunials in check. si9VinG off
en- attack on their own goal line early
in the period. Ilannas and Capt.
Roepke scored the touchdovns for the
winners. the former making a 21-
yard dash through the line for his
marker The second touchdown came
n few minutes later, after Lcsko
blocked n punt.
States second team started the
gaze. but was unable to do more
than hold the visitors even. When
the regulars took the field it was diff
ferent.
Stehm n and Sapp starred for the
losers. the former Otter tearing
through the line for good gains. This
pair also was effective as forward
passing combination. on one occasion
completing three successive forwards
without break.
State made another touchdown In
t.: fourth period, but the score did
rot get into the records, as the play
was called back and the Lions penal
lied Is wards for holding.
With the exception of their one
sortie in the third period after = the
State regulars had replaced their
mater. the Colonials did not threaten
Evening star., 1927-11-06
HOWARD GIVEN GAME
AS FOE QUITS FIELD

Howard University foot bah team
was awarded 20 victory by forfeit
over Wilberforce after the coach OF
the latter team had Withdrawn ms
men following brilliant run Inr @ tLo
only touchdown of the game by lick
smith OF Howard. in the final mo-
smcnts of the foot ball game yesterday
in Howard Stadium.
Nilberforce left the field when the
touchdown was ruled legal by the
game officials.
Howard, with Capt. Martin. Tyson.
Young and Payne starring. showed
much of it's old time strength from
the outset. Smith crossed the visitors
goal line after broken field run that
was the feature of the game. At one
time he was practically downed. but
cot to his feet to complete the dash
Evening star., 1927-11-06
MARINES SCORE OVER
ST. XAVIER, IA TO 13

CINCINNATI, Ohio, November s.
Using great foot ball methods for
their greatest efforts the Marine
Corps eleven of Quantico Va. this
afternoon nosed out st. Xavier Col
lege. u to 13, in one Of the greatest
contests ever seen in these parts.
The Quantico team, headed by Shap-
ley and Lcvey. star backfield men,
battered the Musketeer line for their
gains.
Levey was the outstanding star of
the game.
st. Nayier's line displayed great
ability in holding the Marines in the
fourth quarter on the 2.yard ine.
However. later in the. period after
the Marines had made march from
st. Eavier's 30-yard line Woods
crashed through for "A touchdown.
st. Xavier scored in he first period
when 1t moved toward the goal line
following Allgeier's recovering for st.
Xavier Of blocked punt fum1ied by
Duncan on the Marines 17-yard line.
Bruins passed Is yards to Allgeer,
who dashed across the line,
The second period was scoreless.
In the third period the Marines
scored when Brunelle shot pass to
Levey across the line. Levey on the
previous play had run ~ yards around
end.
st. Xavier made a bold comeback
IN the fourth period, scoring a touch.
down following "A forward pass, All
geier To King, good for S. yards. and
another pass. Burns to AIlceier.
Evening star., 1927-11-06
Yale Sinks Ma1ynnd CoIonaS Bov to Penn State Pitt and WJ
Virginia Takes Stirring Battle
With Washington and Lee, l2-7

LEXINGTON, Va. November
University of Virginia won undis-
puted claim TO the championship of
the State here this afternoon. when
it downed Washington and Lee. 13 to
:. before close to 10000 fans who
shivered in the coolest day OF the
year
Virginia already has conquered Vir.
Cinia Military Institute and Virginia
Polytechnic Institute in preceding
battles and next week will meet Mary
land at Charlottesville in what may
determine the championship of the
South Atlantic area for 1927.
The virginia gridders scored after
| about only 10 minutes of play and for
while Generals fans had visions of
a repetition of last years fracas.
which Virginia won by a lopsided
score.
After taking the ball from the
Generals 20,yard line. where SPOTS.
Washington and Lee, had puntcd out
OF bounds, to the 13-yarc line. Virginia
lost the ball on downs. The Cavaliers
recovered the oval on the next play,
however. when Lott. Washington and
Lee halfbacI. fumbled and Taylor,
Virginia center, recovered on the
S-yard line.
Three plunges by Hutter, fullback,
brought the ball to the 1-yard stripe.
from where Hushion carried it over.
Capt. Cardwell place-kicked the extra
point.
The Generals came back/strong
after this jolt. however. and more
than held their own during the rest
of the half. which ended with the
Cavaliers leading to o.
Washington and Lee mixed a fast
running attack and good line plunging
with an assortment of passes to tie
the count in the third quarter Card
we'll kicked off for Virginia to start
the half and the Generals worked tho
ball from the 42-yard line to the Vir
ginia 6-yard line before being stopped,
Evening star., 1927-11-06
GEORGIA TROUNCES
FLORIDA EASILY, 28-0

JACKSONVILLE Fla. November 5
R.-tieorgia' potential Southern
foot ball champions advanced another
step in conference standing today by
defeating Florida. $50.
McCreary, Georgia back. played a
sensational game until injured at the
close of the third period. Going in
after the first period. he scored three
of the Georgia touchdownS. and with
the assistance Of Hook and Johnson,
crashed through the line for con-
tinuance first downs. A forward pass
Hook to Dudley. netted Georgia's
fourth touchdown.
johnson kicked from placement for
the extra point after each touch
down.
Evening star., 1927-11-06
Virginia Expects Huge Crowd
To View Game With MARYLAND

I 7 UNIVERSITY. Va, November
5.-Virginia' fourth game
with Maryland is to be play.
~ ed on Lambeth Field next
Saturday afternoon, Novem.
ber ~. al 2:30 O'Clock. 1t will be the
last home game of the Cavaliers, for
the season is to be closed with the
North Carolina game in Chapel Hill
on Thanksgiving.
Maryland won the first gridron
meeting with Virginia In 1919 by a
13-to-0 score. The next game play
ed in 1925 went to the Virginians,
6 to 0. Last year the two teams bat
tied TO "a six-point draw in College
Park.
Scores Of the season indicate an
even game next Saturday on Lam
beth Field. Scores of both teams
against V. N. /. and V. T.. I. show
similarity. but Maryland must be
given the edge when it is remembered
that the Old Liners won by &c
team that defeated Virginia, 13 to IL,
the next week.
Gov. Harry Flood BYRD of Virginia
is to he the guest Of honor for this
contest and an invitation has been
extended TO Gov. Albert 6. Ritchie OF
Maryland. 1t viii lie the first foot
ball contest that Gov. Byrd has at
tended on Lambeth Field since he
became executive head of The state.
Many alumni of the university are
To return for the game. The class
of 1922 will hold it's five-year reunion
at this time. and meeting of the
board of managers of the Alumni
Association also will be held. Mary
lands student body will attend.
Evening star., 1927-11-06
ALABAMA, BY RALLY,
DEFEATS KENTUCKY
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, November

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, November 5
LpI-Outgeneraled and outfought in
the first two quarters. by the Cniver-
sity of Kentucky. Alabama came back
in the second half here today and un-
Icasrcd Il powerful passing strength
to beat the Wildcats. 81 to 6.
Skdmore took n 25-yard pass over
for the Crimson Tides first counter.
and Smith took two passes from
Teyior to wind up on the 1S-yard line.
giving Holm the opportunity to
plunge over the second touchdown.
Holm drove through the Kentucky
line and ran 60 yards for the last
marker.
Kentucky converted Il break into
touchdown Immediately after play
started. when Covington picked up a
loose ball. Jared from Hicks hands
on Alabamas 35.yard line and romped
away to the Crimson Tides four-yard
limo before being overtaken by Holm.
&. Mohney crowded off left tackle for
the touchdown
Evening star., 1927-11-06
DARTMOUTH DOWNS
BROWN BY 19 TO 7

PROVIDENCE, r. L., November 5
P).-Ddftmouth took sweet revenge
for Il whitewashing defeat from the
Brown Iron Men of year ago by
crushing the remnants of the once
famous Bruin aggregation 10 to 7
here today.
A sustained march of 65 yards early
in the second quarter. 71-yard off,
tackle dash by Al Marsters, star big
Green running mate to Myles Lane,
and another sustained advance of rs
yards in the third quarter gave the
Green their touchdowns. One extra
point was added by Lane.
Browns lone score came In the
fourth quarter following bewildering
succession of fumbles. blocked kicks
and intercepted passes around mid
field
Evening star., 1927-11-06
PURDUE VICTOR, 1876,
OVER NORTHWESTERN


By the Associated Press.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, November s.
Purdue University's Boilermakers
hammered a definite spike in the
Western Conference championship
hopes of Northwestern today with an
1S-to-6 victory.
Before homecoming crowd of H.
500 the Old Gold and Black eleven bat
tied its opponents to a draw in the
first half. but came back in the latter
part of the game with superior at
tack that Northwestern was unable
to stem.
After Northwestern had drawn first
blood with a touchdown by Gustafson,
the shifty Ralph WEIGH evened the
count with 50-yard run to North
Westerns 26-yard line. He went over
on the next play.
Purdue's second score came when
Hook, Boilermaker right guard
grabbed a blocked punt and Travelled
% yards for a touchdown.
Capt. Cotton Wilcox completed the
Purdue scoring with a 20-yard run
through left tackle in the final period,
after Welch had made 50 yards on an
intercepted Northwestern forward
n
Evening star., 1927-11-06
HOLY CROSS PASSES
ITS WAY TO VICTORY

NEW YORK. November R.-a
daring forward passing attack launch.
ed by Holy Cross in the final quarter
of their annual game with Fordham
today enabled the Worcester eleven TO
defeat their New York rivals { TO .,
thereby breaking q tie for games Won
and lost during the series between the
two universities.
Until today each team had won
seven games and one had been tied.
The game was played on n slippery.
muddy field In the second period =
tumble put Holy Cross near their own
goal line and the succeeding play,
punt. was blocked by Feaster. Ford
ham tackle. the hall bounding behind
the goal posts. where Cercinelli fell
upon it for safety.
Five minutes of the final quarter
had gone when Holy Cross began Il
daring passing attack. Blondy Ryan,
standing at midfield. finally got away
pass of 40 yards to Shanahan, who
lcapcd across the field for the score
Another pass Ryan to. Clancy. ac-
counted for the extra point.
Evening star., 1927-11-06
v. M. |. BLOCKS KICK
TO BEAT TARHEELS

LEXINGTON. Va, November s.
A blocked kick in the first quarter re-
covered by Rugh, tackle, behind the
goal line gave V. NJ. /. 7-to-0 victory
over North Carolina here today.
A homecoming crowd OF 5000 saw
the Tar Heels register 10 first downs
to for V. N. l., but the locals su.
Dericr ppnting made the scoring
break and kept the Cadet goal line
from being in serious danger
V. NJ. Is star back. Albert Barnes
was injured and removed from the
game after making a 15-yard fun that
put the Cadets in position to block
Carolina's kick behind the goal line
Harner. substitute hack. made the
extra point by drop.kick.