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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

Building in the city came out of
it's slump with the month of March
when permits went over the mark
made in March of 1925, were is
sued by Building Inspector Warren
Austin. Construction, according to
the permits, totaled $110,6f5. In
March Of last year the permits to-
tailed $106,617.
The biggest operation is the
building of the new five and ten
cent store on S. Main street, be-
tween Washington avenue and the
Pennsylvania Railroad. This build
ing, according to the permit, will
cost $4,000. 1t is being erected by
the Curtis Grindrod company.
The majority of the other per-
mits were for dwelling houses, al
terations and additions.
Realtors are also reported busy.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
CAPT. CHAS. A. LEEDS
DIES AT CREEK HOME
Veteran Sportsman Passes
Away in 70 Year
Funeral Sunday

Captain Charles A. Leeds, one OF
the pioneer settlers of the Main
land, died Wednesday at his home
at Leeds Point. He was just past
his seventy-third birthday.
Captain Leeds was a well-known
follower of Isaac Walton and spent
most of his time in the inland
waterways. For many years he
escorted hunting and fishing
parties through that section. Leeds
was member of the Viola Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
and the Lewis Parker encampment
He is survived by his widow, Sallie
X. Leeds and his two sons, Preston
and Wilbur.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed from his late residence on
Leeds Point road, Leeds Point, on
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
Plans OF New High School To
Be Viewed By Education Board
Structure Cost S65OO0O-W Be Located in Ansey Park
Facing Franklin Avenue Boulevard
To Be Three Stories High

Plans for a new High school to
cost approximately s650,000 have
been drawn by s. Hudson Vaughn,
an Atlantic City architect, and will
be viewed by members of the Board
Of Education at a meeting to be
held at a date which will be later
announced.
The building will be erected on a
site 200 feet by 300 feet facing the
aEs,ssRlslisa bouiegard, and bounded
by Ansley, Roosevelt and Chester
avenues in Ansley Park, the city's
newest residential real estate de-
velopment. The land has been pur-
chased from the Seaboard Develop
ment Corporation at a cost of
sS5, 900.
The proposed school is said TO
be one of the most beautiful, as
well as largest on the Mainland, in
this section of South Jersey. 1t
will be three stories high, and 145
by 200 feet in size.
The school will contain SO class
rooms. chemical and physics labor
atories, a library, offices, cafeteria,
machine room, manual training and
/ 5o,,,oe+;a eo;o~oo roo-,e
It's features will incluee 20 by
60 foot swimming pool, two story
gymnasium with running track,
and an auditorium capable of seat
ing about 1900 persons.
The building will be constructed
of fireproof material with concrete
foundations and floors, steel frame
work, with outer walls of pressed
brick trimmed with Indiana lime
stone and terra Gotta.
1t will replace the old high school
on Washington avenue. which has
! UCuc SciN4IC lOl Tic pdct lCl col D
The present high school will be
used as Junior High for students
of the upper grammar grades.
1t is the idea of school officials,
including Superintendent Simon T.
Horstick, to build structure which
will care for the city's school pop
ulation for a number of years.
Located beside the largest resort
city and drawing steadily from its
overflowing population, the main
land is crowded with children who
are attending its institutions. They
are multiplying SO fast that it is a
problem to care for them.
The new building site is fine
one. 1t will be in the middle of a
fine residential area, near the car
lines and boulevard. but away from
the noises of either. 1t will over
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
NEW RExALL STORE
ORANGE DRUG CO.
Opening Today and Tomorrow with
Gifts for Everybody.

Opening Today and Tomorrow with
Gifts for Everybody.
The Orange Drug. Co.. 120 South
Main street, Pleasantville, has
been appointed the Rexall store.
The opening of this new Rexall
store will be celebrated today and
tomorrow with a great sale and
with gifts for everybody. There
will be a gift with purchase OF
soc or more, with purchase of
s1.00 or more and with a purchase
of $500 or more. Special sale pri-
ces will feature a great many ar
ticles OF personal, home and sick
room use for which the Rexall line
is famous.
The Orange Drug Co. has built
up a splendid reputation and wide
following in this community. This
company has demonstrated its abil-
ity as business house, while the
quality and service 1t renders
makes it known and valuable to
the community.
Patrons of the Orange Drug Com
pany find the store completely sup
Piled. 1t gives exactly what the
customer calls for. When GUS
toner asks for definite article by
name. that article is supplied.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
MORTIFIED GIRLS
TO GIVE PLAY SOON
Have Meeting Last Night at
Home of Miss Margaret
LdUSOn

The Junior Civic club met last
night at the home of the president,
Margaret Lawson.
During the business meeting the
girls discussed, ways and means
of making money. Mrs. Chambers
suggested a play. The plans will
be discussed at later meeting.
1t was reported that Amelia
Risley, of Faue avenue. one of the
clubs most faithful members, in
ill. The girls decided to send her
basket of fruit.
At late hour the hostess served
refreshments.
Those present were: Anna Lucas,
Elsie Lucas, Agnes Robertson,
Doris Moore, Katherine Hannum,
Elizabeth Chew, Marie Smith, Mary
muller, Bernardine Heffernan,
Dorothy Roat. Margaret Lawson,
and Mrs. Robert Chambers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
SEN. WALTER EDGE
EULOGIZED BY LEADERS
Seen As Strong Candidate
For Presidential Nomin-
alton Next Year

United States Senator Walter E.
Edge, who passed the early part of
his life in this city, and today is
one of the outstanding candidates
for the Republican presidential
nomination, is being made the
subject of eulogies by the county
Republican Organization this week.
AT meetings, Enoch l.. Johnson,
Atlantic county Republican leader,
has described the Senator's
meteroic rise from the time he was
first endorsed by the G.. 0. p. or
ganization for his first political
office until the present time He is
now the Senior Senator from New
Jersey.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
KrewSon Fights
But Few Fires
Warden Regards Spring Most
Successful in History of
His Service
THANKS ALL THE PUBLIC

Warden Ray Krewson, in charge
of the cumberland in this vicinity,
reports this year one of the most
successful he has had with regard
to timberland lost by the annual
spring forest fires.
While in other years he has lost
many acres as result of the woods
fires. this year his loss has been
the smallest of any Warden in this
section of the state, he declared
yesterday. Twenty-four acres have
been lost against 584 this time last
year.
That the public is becoming
educated. and is cooperating with
the Wardens in their attempts to
halt the fires is his belief as he
spoke of the few fires which he
and his men have fought this
season.
We are pleased with the few
flres, and / Tor one, wish 70 thank
the public for its cooperation and
assistance" he stated yesterday.
THE unusual lack of fires at this
time of the year is proof that the
public is becoming educated, and
is using precautions to halt the
waste"
Warden Krewson asks that the
vigilance of the public be continued.
The woods, he reports, are except
ionally dry, and are easily fired
Warden's are keeping a constant
watch for fresh outbreaks, and
making quick runs to halt the
spread of the flames.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
City Firemen To
Enter Parade
Fifty Members of Fire Com
pany No. 1, With Band,
To Celebrate
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY

More than fifty members of the
Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Com
pany No. 1, accompanied by the
P1easantville band, will participate
with companies from all sections
of the State in the huge parade
that will celebrate the fiftieth an
niversary OF the New Jersey State
Firemen's Association. The parade
will be held in Atlantic City the
afternoon of Saturday, Sept. "a.
Special uniforms will be worn by
the firenen ON this occasion, and
1.-The city apparatus will be entered
4 in the parade. one Of the biggest Of
Fits kind ever to be held in the.
resort.
Firemen are starting now to raise
funds for the purchase of special
uniforms, which will, besides being
used in this parade, also be used
by the firemen ON dress occasions
of all kinds. Properly uniformed,
members of the fire company ex-
pect to enter a number of parades
and similar events which will be
held in various sections of South
Jersey this summer and fall.
The first affair local firemen will
give to raise funds for the purchase
of the uniforms is a moving picture
benefit which will be given at the
Carlton theatre the evenings OF
May II and IL. Members of the
company expect to sell 1000 tick
cts. They ask the cooperation and
support of the city's people, point
ing out that the city will receive
wide publicity from the event of
the company entering the various
parades which will be staged in
the summer and fall.
The picture on that occasion will
be Heroes of the Night" with
special comedy and news reel to
take place during the evening.
No uniform for the firemen has
as yet been selected, but it is ex-
pected that the uniform which will
be agreed upon will be one OF
which the residents of Pleasant
vile may be proud.
The band on that occasion will
number "a pieces, and will be I'M
der the direction of William Mathis.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
Mr.. Mcconnell
Is Improving
After Accident
Electrical Contractors Condi-
ion Not Grave, Physician
Reports-Is at Home
INQUEST PLANNED BY
SALEM AUTHORITIES
Funeral Services for Mrs. Me-
ConnelI Held Wednesday
Afternoon - Rites We're
Simple

Howard Mcconnell, prominent
electrical contractor, injured in an
accident which caused the death of
his wife, Mrs. Florence Mcconnell,
following collision near Salem
last Friday, is reported as suffering
from badly infected knee, strain
ed back and conclusions of the
right arm and leg. Mr. Mcconnell
is at his home, 365 s. Main street.
DR.. Robert M. Grier, the attend
ing physician, stated that Mr.. Nc
Connell would be laid up for some
time as result of his injuries. He
also stated that his condition was
not regarded as grave.
Funeral services for Mrs. McCon-
nell were held at the Main street
home Wednesday afternoon. They
we're conducted by Rev. Walter G..
Bishop, pastor of Central M. E.
Church, Linwood, of which she was
member, and Rev. S. Monroe Van
SAINT, pastor of Salem NJ. E.Church.
Interment was made in the Pleas
antville cemetery.
Coroner Oscar Dennk, of Salem
County, is preparing to conduct an
inquest as soon as those injured
are recovered sufficiently to appear
as witnesses. Helen Mcconnell,
daughter, who was driving the car,
was not injured.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
Post Receives
National Honor
Is Cited by Central Head.
quarters for Community
Service Work
QUEENS GETS LETTER

Announcement that Mainland
Post No. 81, of the American
Legion, has received a national
citation for Community service was
made today by Commander RoE
Queens. The citation comes from
Dan Sewers, director of the Com
munity Service division.
This is the second citation the
focal post has received, having
been honored by the State few
weeks ago. The letter received by
Commander Queens follows:
The American Legion
National Headquarters
Indianapolis, Ind.
April IS, 1927.
Mr.. Robert Queens, Commander.
Mainland Post No. 81,
The American Legion.
Pleasantville, N. J.
My dear Mr.. Queens:
am happy to inform you that
your post has been cited for
honorable mention in our Com
munity Service Citation Column.
You will be officially notified by
the National Adjutant, James F.
Barton.
Faithfully yours,
DAN Sewers, Director,
Community Service Division.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
DAYLIGHT SAVING
STARTS ON SUNDAY

Daylight saving time starts
Sunday morning, so change your
time pieces ahead one hour. be-
fore you go to bed Saturday
night.
otherwise you will be behind
everything when you wake up
Sunday. Practically every COM
munity in the State has adopted
the advanced time during the
summer months. which gives
folks an hour more Of daylight
for working or playing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
SHORE PAINTERS END STRIKE

Painters who have been on strike
since April 1 have returned to work
under an agreement between union
officials and the Master Painters
Association. The employers have
granted an advance of so cents a
day, instead of the So raise they
demanded when they walked out.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
Building Comes Out OF Slump;
March Permits Total $11O,615
Five and Ten Cent Store Operation South Main Street
Largest-Reators Also Report Busy Time
Austin Makes Report

Hansen's real estate firm reports
the following sales during the past
few weeks:
Two-story dwelling at 112 East
Park avenue to Arthur Risley; 2
lots on Merton avenue to Frances
co Scalfaro; 2-story dwelling at 9
S. Chester avenue to VIM. DeWald;
2-story dwelling at 410 w. Merton
avenue for Ernest Kinsell, ST.;
frame bungalow at 1913 E. Charles
st. to Somers Smith, of Atlantic
City; No. l Vernon avenue, Lin
CONTINUED on Page ~
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
MUSIC WEEK WILL
BE OBSERVED HERE
Plans Made for Concert by
High School Students
on Mays

Music week in America, which is
observed from May to s, will be
recognized in this city when High
school students, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Irma Geiger, will give
concert in the auditorium of the
Washington avenue building the
evening of May 5.
Announcement of the concert
was made today by Mrs. Geiger.
The program, which will be an
nounced at a later date, will in
clude selections by the High school
orchestra, which has attained fame
under Mrs. Geiger's direction, vocal
selections by three choruses, and
a boys chorus, and many solos.
All talent participating in the
program will be from the High
school. A large number are ex,
pected to enjoy the evening.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

look Lakes bay and will command
fine view of the Atlantic City sky
line, as well as the Mainland.
Ansley Park is at present being
filled in and the work is expected
to be completed by midsummer at
the latest.
With the capacity of the dredge
now at work the entire front OF
Ansley Park, between the Shore
road and the bay will be finished
in so days.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
ADVERTISING IN THE
PLEASANTVlLLE PRESS
PRODUCES RESULTS.

Pleasantville, N. j.
April q. 1927.
Mr.. Kenneth w. Goldthwaite,
Editor Pleasantville Press:
1t may interest you to know
that the series of advertisements
we have been placing in The
Pleasantyille Press have produc-
ed remarkable results in the sale
Of the New Hudson and Essex
cars, as well as in our used car
department.
We must compliment you up
on the quality of your circula-
ton as well as the wide field it
covers.
Both the advertiser and your
subscribers are indeed fortunate
in having such a modern up-to-
the-minute live newspaper as
The Pleasantville Press. We
wish you the continued success
which you and your staff so rich
ly deserve.
Very truly yours,
TURNER & ADAMS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
AbSecOn Sol0ns
Finally Pass
Purnper Act
Ordinance For Purchase of
$1,000 Fire Engine APP
proved by Council
NO OPPOSITION AS
HEARING is HELD
Reviewing of New Ordinance
is Unlikely-New Act Pass
ed Because No Debt State
ment Was Filed

Without a hint of opposition, the
ordinance which gives the Oaks
Volunteer Fire company in Abse.
con new $1,000 fire engine, passed
second and third readings as the
Council of that City met Wednes-
day night.
Despite talk that the measure
would be opposed, would be talked
against from the floor, and that ev-
cry effort would be made to pre-
vent its passage, not even a muir
muir came as the act was read by
Clerk Samuel Johnson, and then
put to a vote, to be carried unani-
mously.
John ]. McMullin, opponent of
the measure, and leader of the fac
ton which had brought certiorari
proceedings against the first ordin-
ance passed, said not word. None
of his supporters took the floor
either.
If those who oppose the new or
dinance wish to have it reviewed,
they must again seek writ at
Trenton. The general opinion is,
however, that the opposition has
seen the error of its ways, and will
not attempt to stop the complete
fire engine transaction.
City Clerk Johnson yesterday
morning explained that the ordin-
ance was passed supplementing the
first ordinance because City Trea-
surer Smith had not fled a proper
Eli 81 debt. which ACTION should
i ~ - y ~ u u II
nalite valid.
u Had there been protests against
the ordinance, a petition signed by
many names was to have been read,
but with the opposition gone, or 81
lent, no need Of such a petition
was seen, and so 1t was not brought
forth. 1t was the aim of those who
circulated the petition to show that
Council was backed by large ma
jority of the residents of Absecon.
Many. greeted Councilman Kurtz,
who has returned from Florida,
where he has passed few months.
Councilman Cook, who was slat-
ed to speak and cast his vote
against the ordinance, was absent.
Councilmen present included Town
send, Carton, Norris, Kurtz and
Reilly.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
INQUEST DATE NOT SET.
coroner's Jury Is Selected to In
vestigate Diston Accident.

Although a coroner's jury has
been selected to investigate the
accident which took the lives OF
two persons when the car in which
they were riding was struck by a
Reading train at Fire Road, near
this city, last Sunday night, no date
has been fixed for the inquest.
The two. William A. Diston, Ss,
a mechanic, of 20 N, Georgia ave-
nue.. Atlantic City. and Miss Sarah
Strickland. 40. of Oceanville. were
instantly killed.
Coroner George Parsels left for
Philadelphia this morning. He had
no information as to the time OF
the inquest yesterday afternoon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
P.T.A. Give
Three-Act Play
"a Little Clodhopper," to Be
Staged in Auditorium of
High School Building
BIDDLE IS DIRECTOR

"A Little Clodhopper." a three
act play, will be staged by mem
bers of the Parent-Teacher's
Association of Leeds avenue
school in the auditorium of the
High school. Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights.
Mr.. Biddle, of Decatur avenue
Concluded on Page 81
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
pHoNE NIGHT on DAY

Coal yard of Hudson Cement & Sup
ply Co., may be reached by phone day
or night Phone Al. Orders at night
receive prompt attention following
morning. Building supplies. too.-ady.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

WATCH REPAIR HEADoUARTERs
All work personally supervised and
guaranteed. Irelan J. Doughty, Jewell
er, II S. Main St, Pleasantville.- adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
CHANCE OFFERED FOR
MILITARY TRAINING
Boys and Young Men Need
ed to Attend The
School

Boys and young men between the
ages of is and "a years are offered
a chance to 60 to Citizens Mill
tary camp this summer. where they
viii receive wonderful training and
enjoy a fine vacation.
Capt Ralph ]. Coke. who can DO
reached through Mainland Post.
No. 81. OF the American Legion. or
by telephoning 4s7J. is taking
charge Of the enrolment for this
section.
Capt. Coke viii speak in the high
school to students within the next
few weeks.
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

Lake & Rtsley Co. supplies lumber.
hardware, paint and coal Phones II
and 1S.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

Lake & Rlsley Co.. supplies. lumber
hardware. paint and coal Phones IL
and 13.-adv.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

The Ladies' Aid of the First Presby
terrain Church win hold a cake sale in
Harris store, Washington Avenue and
Main St. Saturday April 23.--ady.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

ut Does Make a Difference Where
You Buy Your Coal!" Call Burkard
Coal Company. Marine 7900.--adv-x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

Clark Lumber Co, lumber. min work
rud builders supplies. Phone zs7.--aov
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

Lake & Risley Co, supplies, irmces
and lS.--edy.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

DON'T FORGET the second annual
Spring Dance given by the Night Owls
at Mechanics Hall this Friday night. ad
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
srlgcTEp LEHIcH coal

Phone Pleasantville b82-J. night or
day. Richards. Bolton Avenue, Alb
secon.--adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
IN RuE BEAUTY PAALoR.

Permanent Waving. Edmond method,
Supervised by Emma l.. Nicholson
Main Street & Washington Avenue,
Second Floor. Phone 33-J.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
COAL OF QUALITY,

HYGIENIC ICE & COAL co.
Call 1852. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

Clark Lumber Co.. fumper, mill WORK
and builders supplies. Phone sS7,-adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

Clark LUMBER Co., lumber. mill work
and builders supplies. Phone 2S7.-adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

VIM. f. Mathis, Plumbing and Heat
ing. 43 e. West Jersey Ave.--adv.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
WHEELEk eoAL GO.

Phone $50
Best Quaiity-Best Resuits--adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

sioNs AND LETTERING
OF every description.
M. a. FrItsch. 10 W. Decatur Atc.--4a
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

YRS
OUR MOTTO
Always 1000 lbs to ton.
Every h. good. clean coal.
BARTLETT & HOLZER
Phone ss1' e eadv. Northneld
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-05
ANDERSON MAYOR
MOVESFOR PEACE
Appoints Opponents t
Board of Works.
By Times gpectoI

BIZ Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 5.-Peace
between Mayor Williams and the
city council faction, which has op-
posed him throughout his admins
tration. was expected to result today
from the appointment Of Councilmen
Robert w. Webb and Mark j. Ro-
zelle as members Of the board of
works.
The appointment of the two men,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-05

however, means an open break with
Ray Gibbons, Republican county
chairman, and public service com
mission employe.
Both Webb and Rozelle rs coun-
cilmen blocked Mayor Williams APP
preparation ordinances. forcing him
to borrow funds from the municipal
light company to operate the city.
The city has a petition pending
in Circuit Court, asking the public
service commission be restrained
from putting into effect a 20 per
cent cut in the municipal light rates.
Such a slash would make further
loans to the city general fund i'm
possible, it is pointed out.