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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
MRS. SMITH DIES.
Passes Away in Atlantic City Hos
pital After Operation.

Passes Away in Atlantic City Hos
pitaI After Operation.
Following an operation in the
Atlantic City Hospital, Mrs. Wini-
fred Blake Smith, of North Main
street, died yesterday morning.
She is survived by her husband,
John E. Smith, baby few days
old and daughter, Gladys Blake.
Arrangements for funeral services
have not yet been completed.
Mrs. Smith was an active mem
Der of Wesley NJ. E. Church. and
affiliated with a number of its or
ganizations,, including the Ladies'
Aid society and Ladies Bible class.
Before her latter marriage she
was the widow of Captain Mark
Wesley Blake.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
DR.. Grizzell Is
Commencement
Day Speaker
George Westcott. Cornelia
Vanderwiele and June N.Y.
ers Honor Students
GRADUATING EXERCISES
PLANNED FOR JUNE 16
Class Day Observed Tuesday
Night, June 14-Grammar
School Commencement Held
June Is

DR.. E. D. Grizzell, head of the
Department of Education at the
University of Pennsylvania. will
be the commencement speaker as
the 1927 Glass Of PleasaDtyille
High school graduates the evening
of June 1e, it was announced to-
day by PRINCIPAL o. Wilson, of the
High school.
George Westcott, president of
the Senior class, and captain of
the football team, has been named
as valedictorian; Miss Cornelia
vanderwiele won second honors,.
and has been named Salutatorian,
while Miss June Myers has won
third honors.
Westcott is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Westcott, of E. Ryon
avenue. Besides being captain of
the gridiron team, and president
of his class, he has been prominent
ia dramatics. He is also a member
of the track team at the school.
Miss vanderwiele is a resident
Of English Greek, and has, during
the fall and winter months, con-
Quoted ITO The Boy Friend" a
school letter published once a week
in The Pleasantville Press.
Miss Myers has been prominent
in dramatics, having played one of
the leads in the Senior class pro-
duction during the winter months.
She was also a member of the
High school interscholastic debat-
ing team which contested in the
debate recently.
Announcement Of the topic which
the honor students will select as
they give their addresses when the
commencement exercises will be
held has not as yet been made.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
Grammar School Students To
Have Field Day On Friday
More Than 1000 Scholars Will Participate Annual Events
Exhibition Work To Feature in Morning
Athletics in The Afternoon

Students of the four grammer
schools in the city numbering more
than. 1000 pupils will gather at
the Floral avenue ball park as the
annual field day of the city's
schools is observed this Friday
from $50 o'clock in the morning
until late afternoon. The High
school Field day will be held at the
same grounds the following Friday
afternoon.
Paul Shaffer and Mrs. Mildred
Holzer, who direct physical
education in the local school
system, assisted by principals and
teachers of the various schools,
will have charge of the program
which has been arranged.
The morning will be devoted to
exhibition work, while in the after
noon there will be an interschool
track and field meet. The morning
program VIII start promptly at
$50 O'Clock, while the afternoon
events will begin at 130.
A silver loving cup, which has
been donated by Corrigan & Co.,
will go to the school which gets
the largest number of points in the
competitive drill. A trophy will go
to the school having the most
points as the meet is held. Medals
will be awarded winners of first
places, while ribbons will go to
the second and third place winners.
The morning program will start
with the students in position for
the mass drill. While in position,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
Jury
CenSures Both
Utilities, R. R.
Grade Where Two Met Death
Not Properly Protected,
1t Finds
COUPLE KILLED EASTER
AS CAR WAS STRUCK
William Diston and Miss Sara
Strickland Victims-Town-
ship Committee Had Ask
For Better Protection

The New Jersey Public Utility
Commission and the Reading Rail-
road were censured severely Fri
day night by a Coroner's jury that
investigated an accident that caus-
ed the death of two people Easter
Sunday night at the Fire road
crossing in Egg Harbor Township.
The couple, William A. Diston,
S8, mechanic, living at 20 North
Georgia avenue, Atlantic City, and
Miss Sarah Strickland, 40. Ocean
vile, were instantly killed when
the machine in which they were
riding was struck by fast train
at about $40 o'clock.
The Coroner's jury found that
the crossing was not sufficiently
protected, after hearing a number
Of witnesses, and making them
selves familiar with the situation
in the Township.
The jury was headed by Mayor
Charles E. Jackson as foreman, and
consisted of Reuben Adams, H.
Tillman Johnson, Warren Austin.
Raymond Ireland and John VIII
liams. The inquest was conducted
by Coroner George Parsels.
1t was brought to the attention
of the jury that Egg Harbor Town
ship had been fighting for a better
crossing at Fire road for sometime,
and had brought the matter to the
attention OF the Public Utility Com
mission and the Reading Railroad.
The Commission stated that the
crossing was marked on their maps
as the Mount Calvary grade, and
not the Fire road crossing. and
that they had sent communities
ton back to the Township Board
asking for a map showing the cross
ing.
As the board meets only once
month, considerable time had clap
sed between the time the communi-
cation from the Public Utility COM
mission had been received and pro-
perly attended to.
AS result of the jury's finding.
it is expected that steps will be Ia
ken to force the Reading Railroad
to properly protect that crossing
in the township, which is. accord
ing to many residents. used to
great extent.
William A. McMahon, political
leader in the township, declared
following the accident that a COM
mittee composed OF himself, John
BIackman and William p Thomp-
son had taken the matter of bet
ter crossing protection up with
both the Reading Railroad and the
Public Utility Board, and that no
action had resulted, despite their
efforts.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

they will sing 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" The Mass drill will fol-
low. Numbers following are:
Rhythmic plays, "Carrosel" and
Sing a Song of Six Pence" by
the first grade of School No. 4.
Dancing, Sailor Boy" second
grade Park avenue school;
"Marusaki" by second grade, Wood
land avenue schoolk Dancing,
nue. school, Selection drill,
Trentella dancel seventh and
eighth grades, colored. Park ave-
nue. school. Selectioe drill,
eighth grade of No. school. Flag
drill, Woodland avenue school.
Wand drill, Woodland avenue
school. Club drill, Leeds avenue
school Maypole dante, sixth
grade girls of all schools. Stunts,
fifth grade, colored, of Park ave-
nue. school. Pyramids, seventh and
eighth grades of Decatur avenue
school. Mass drill.
ALI judges have been selected
from either the school systems of
Atlantic City or of Atlantic
County.
High school will meet Glassboro
High school IN a dual track and
field meet Friday afternoon, and
baseball game next Friday after
noon. Mr.. Corrigan has also given
number of gold medals for the
first places. Ribbons will go to
those winning second and third
places.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
Has Deyeloped
Fine Business
Samuel Hecker, Once Junk
man, Now Successful Gar
age Proprietor
LOCATED ON S. MAIN ST.

Among the prominent men in
this city who have built, and are
still building up business through
fairness to those who deal with
them is Samuel H. Hecker, pro
prietor of Hecker's garage, located
at 306-308 S. Main street.
Mr.. Hecker came to this country
from Lieturea in 1903, and at first
settled in Philadelphia, and later
in West Chester, Pa.
Later he came to this city, and
with Samuel Cohen went into the
junk business in an old store al
the corner of S. Main street and
Decatur avenue. That building
was known for the failures which
businesses which had used it as
headquarters had made.
Mr.. Hecker and his partner
however, made a success of Their
junk business. Nine years ago they
Dissolved partnership, and Mr.
Hecker bought lots acsoss ths
street, and constructed garage
which bears his name, and which
has been during business since il
was built.
The place in which they started
their successful junk business is
today the site of the Weeks
apartments, and property values
have been and are rapidly increas
ing in valuation, and will increase
more with the development oil
Ansley park, nearby.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
FIREMEN SELL MANY
TICKETS FOR BENEFIT
Win Use Funds to Purchase
Uniforms To Use in
Parades

Many tickets have been sold for
Heroes of the Night" moving
picture which viii be given We'd
nesday and Thursday nights at the
Carlton Theatre for the benefit
of Volunteer Fire Company No. !.
Firemen viii use funds raised as
a result Of the movie benefit to
purchase uniforms which they win
wear N parades and other affairs
in which they participate.
Due to an error. tickets which
are being sold by the iiremen have
been dated Tuesday and Wednes-
day. instead OF Wednesday and
Thursday. the nights the benefits
will take place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
SoLEMNlZE MARRIAGE AS
ANNIVERSARY IS HELD
Wedding to be Part of Charles H.
Mann Chapter Ceremony.

Mann Chapter Ceremony.
A rather unique affair has arisen
in connection with the work of
the Committee in arranging a
fitting celebration for the Fourth
Anniversary of Charles H. Mann
Chapter, No. 1SS, Order of the
Eastern Star, to be held on Mon
day evening, May 16, at Jr. o. U.
A. M. Hall.
One of the members of the Com
mittee it is learned, had fixed the
date for marriage, and rather than
decline to service, and advance the
reason for so doing, has agreed to
let the marriage become a part
of the Anniversary program.
1t is felt that those that are
privileged to attend will witness a
rare occurance in connection with
an Anniversary. In order that the
surprise may become complete it
has been agreed to Withhold the
names of the contracting parties.
The Committee in charge is
immensely pleased with the sur
decision of the contracting
parties, and they are untiring in
their efforts in making a proper
setting for such an unusual
occasion, and it is quite probable
the affair will attract unusual
interest.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
EXPRESS APPRECIATION AND
THANKS

Winfield Adams and sons, Clark
Adams and Schuyler Adams, join
in expressing their thanks and
appreciation of the many acts of
kindness and sympathy extended
to them in their bereavement in
the death of Mrs. Charlotte
Elizabeth Adams, wife and mother.
The many kindnesses bestowed
have been of great comfort and
they are acknowledged with deep
appreciation and affection.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

struction of four stores on the
Shore road and Old Turnpike,
cost, $4,000.
April 23-L w. Brown, contrac-
tor and owner; construction of
roof at Chalfonte avenue; cost,
$25.
April 25-William Wilson, con-
tractor and Frank Previtt, owner,
construction of garage at Bay
view Gardens; cost, $500.
April 27-William H. Hoffman,
Jr, contractor and owner; con-
struction of two story house at
1901 Broad street; cost, $4,000.
April 28-William C. Lear, con-
tractor and owners construction
of one and half story house at
Fourth street; cost, $4,000.
April &c. V. Carton. con-
tractor and Charles Wifune,
owner. repairing at 41O w Wash
ington avenue. cost, 800.
April 28-Lewis Carthy, con-
tractor and Mr.. Widdam, owner.
house and garage at fremont ave-
nue. near Broad street; cost,
$3.50.
April 28-William Gornev,
contractor and owner; construction
of a bungalow at $50 w. Woodland
avenue; cost, $4,000
April 29-Charles D. Thompson,
contractor and Edward GaskiIl,
owner, alterations on garage at
avenue; cost, $1,000.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
Permits For
First Quarter
$332,OO5
Building For April Totals
$71,575 With Four New
Stores Top List
FOR E. E. KATE
AT OLD TURNPIKE
Vacant Plot Along Reading
Railroad is Being Developed
Large Number of Bunga-
lows Indicate Home Growth

Building permits for the month
of April show the construction of
four stores on the Shore road and
the Old Turnpike which are being
built by the Ingersoll construction
company for E. e. Katz at cost
of $4,000.
The stores filled in a plot of
land between the Reading railroad
and the Old Turnpike. adding an
other semi-block to the business
section of the city.
Inspector Warren Austin reports
that $71,575 in permits were re-
leased for April. The total for the
first quarter of the year is $780,
COS. They were issued as follows.
Anril ~ XIX
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
BABY BOY ARRIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Jones.
of 4 West Merton avenue. are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a nine pound baby boy. The lit
tie one has been named Winfield
Randolf. Mother and baby are do
ing nicely.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
s332,0O5.
The nermits FOLLOW:

he pcIlultS lOHOW.
April Lewis Risley, contractor
and Charles e. Jackson. owner;
semi-bungalow on E. Collins ave-
nue.; cost, $4,000.
April 2-Seaboard Development
company, contractors and owners,
sales office at S. Main street in
Ansley park; cost, $1,000.
April Edwards & Smith, con-
tractors and owners; bungalow on
w. Park avenue; cost, $4,000,
April CLARK and Buckley. con-
tractor and Mrs. Cora Martin,
owner. construction Of front porch
and rooms on Reading avenue;
cost, $1,000.
April 6-Charles Juicentt con-
tractor and owner; re-roofing on
Collins avenue; cost, $3.50.
April 7-Thomsen and Zesman,
contractors and George Barnett,
owner, one room store at % E.
Washington avenue; cost, $3.50.
April 9-Walter N. Yates, con.
tractor and owner, two bungalows
on Shaw avenue; cost. $4,000.
April 9-Walter N. Yates, con-
tractor and owner, garage on Shaw
avenue; cost, $3.50.
April 9-Walter N. Yates, con.
tractor and owner, garage on Shaw
avenue; cost, $3.50.
April o-Henry Lake, contractor
and Mrs. Strickland, owner; alter
alton on Pleasant avenue; cost,
$50.
April 11-Pieasantville Building
company, contractor and owner;
bungalow at Ridgewood between
Shore road and Broad street, cost,
$4,000.
April 12-Albert Ford, contrac-
tor, and Henry Filings, owner.
addition to house on Main street
and Leeds avenue; cost, $500.
April 12-Charles H. Cuff, con-
tractor and owner; construction
of bungalow and garage at 300
Greenfield avenue; cost, $4,000.
April 12-S. Jersey Asphalt Roof
ing company, contractor and w
w. Cochally, owner; re-roofing at
125 Woodland avenue: cost, 5000
April 1S-Gulf Refining comp
any. contractors and owners;
addition at Old Turnpike, cost
5000.
April 16-Warren ], Ryon. con
tractor and owner; bungalow al
Oneida avenue and the Mill roada
cost, $500,
April 16-J. H. Haleip, contrac
tor and owner; construction of a
bungalow at Wellington avenue
cost, $4,000.
April 18-C. C. Simpson. con
tractor and NJ. H. Medholdt, owner,
construction OF two stores. A +
Washington avenue; cost, $4,000
April 1S-Charles Mcpherson
contractor and owner; construction
of a garage at West Bayview
avenue; cost, $50.
April 20-Walter Rush, CON
tractor and Joseph Bennett. owner,
alteration at washington avenue
and the Doughty road; cost. $1,000.
April 21-Mahoney Cone comp
any. contractor and Edward Burch,
owner; construction of a bungalow
on Bayyiew avenue; cost, $500. :
April 23--James Cazeano, con-
tractor and Nick Caporilla,
owner; enclosed porch at ZIG N.
First street, cost $500.
April 23-IngersolI Construction
company and E. e. Katz. con-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

William Mathis. of West Jersey
avenue, played in the Masonic band
when that body played several Sc
lections at the Mothers Day serv-
ices at the ventnor-Community
chaich. Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Lutz, of West De
catur avenue, attended meeting of
the Order of the Eastern star in
Glassboro, Friday night
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Mrs. William Adams Hodgeman
and daughter, Anna Thomas
Hodgeman, have returned to her
home in Vienna, Austria, after
spending four months at the home
of her parents, Freebooter and
Mrs. Robert Willis, of East Verona
avenue. Mrs. Hodgeman sailed from
New York on the U. s. S. President
Harding.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
MR. EnMARp ruRNER

Formerly of Atlantic City. is now with
Albert j. Worth. at the Boulevard
Barber Shop, 4 w. Verona Avenue,
All hair cutting so cents--adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Vegetable Plants. all kinds, and
Flowers. Gladahlia Gardens. Shore
Road. oceanville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Vegetable Plants, All kinds. and
Flowers Claftahlia Gardens. Shore
Road. Oceanville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Lake 4 Risley Co.. supplies. lumber.
hardware. paint and coal. Phones Ia
and l3.--adv.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Lake a Risley Co. supplies lumber.
hardware. paint and coal. Phones IL
and 1S.--ady.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Clark Lumber Co., lumber. mill work
end builders supplies. Phone 2S7,--adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
COAL or QUALITY

yictrolas repaired by experts Sbnifx
124 South Main St-sadv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

SELECTED LEHfcH COAL.
Phone Pleasantville 5S2-I night or
day Richards, Bolton Avenue. Alb
secon.--adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Baseball stars are again shining
ON the diamond.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Clark Lum per Co. lumber, min work
and builders supplies Phone 2S7,--adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Lake a. Risley Co, supplies. lumber
hardware. paint and coal Phones II
and 13.--adV.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
COAL OF QUALITY

HYGIENIC ICE 4 COAL co.
Call $50. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

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.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

TT Does Make a Difference Where
Fou Buy Your Coalsn Cali Burkard
Coal Company. Marine s0o.--adv.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

Clark Lumber Co. number, min work
and builders supplies Phone ssS.--adv
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

WATCH REPAIR HEADQuARTERs
All work personally supervised and
guaranteed. Irelan ]. Doughty. Jewell
er. II S. Main St. Pleasantville.-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10

VIM. II. Mathis, Plumbing and Heat
ing. IS IS. West Jersey Ave.--sdv.x
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-10
our MOTTO

our MOTTO
Always 1000 lbs TO a ton.
Every H. good. clean coal.
BARTLETT a. HOL.ZER
Phone 6S1a --adv. Northdeld
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1927-11-03
John Bull Progressiive

While good sport at times to twist tho toll ~
BRUSH hon especially voting communities it must ha
admitted seldom cauobt nonnno ,uho -
OF the empire concerned - ~
With the object
granted to four aviation clubs $4,000 year
Jonn Bull
pilot ido.
encouraging the n learnin to fly
Each club airplanes the members are allowed r.
use oy the payment
members have contributed sufficient apan that plane will
pass OUT OF the government control
purchased it.
this
IS and produce more or less
skilled in the O thu airpanes
The are
similar type to those which time
young the United States who
would eagerly similar
II is difficult
adequate number price
through the substituting
United S
line through the mail
department depended
The aerial
Of these pioneers will forced operations
in initial
transportation companies
opposition the
other
national
would
navy
o
BY
government money
defense nightly
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1927-11-03


then bind in chains.
the failure Of the disarmament between
profound sensation Europe
nations accepted British superiority
all with
the theory
did accept
conference
saying America having the
potential set out on
career conquest
suppoSion is absurd We
all that
great labor of the world and do not
agree the indication that we
seeking to protect our ow
worker taxpayers
to hear European politicians III one
donnatorE then IN he
next warning us outside the United States
we do not lower our do exactly ibe
blame this false
impression about the place practically every
France England SPAIN r'Se"
past sought to dominate h "o
the rich nation tnat we are wiz"
naturally assume thaC we WI"
likewise They European aqa1oS ana
ccradin us with what they would 90 were ~
in position
strengthened their error ny d
influences in the United States lSen
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1927-11-03
Complexities of Life Multiply

half century
adruped have alarmed the
who vainly seeking a
Investigators partially responsible in the majority of
where
repfmands administered the parents
Some few months
through the colleges and
learned eduao and psychologists diagnosing
=
disking horhaed Girl
decided there
the present urban life developing neurot S.
diagnosis discarded
70 view the athletic
anything of which the generations anbo is ft4
None learned into
Grafton the power OF suggestion might
unrelated condolences.
must be today more complex than it
unable adjust
conolton akin arrangement
VINO are unable to adjust themselves
earlier offered mich
and when the frontier people found il
necessary to adjust themselves situations many them
exceedingly
Today the youth the middle
Ianle mds little to contend
a 10 become habuated the
n - $3.50 ' ~
IN otner words ne not schoed
eonrons him. with the result that path often trims him
S. PAD nVer causes suicides
Just onn to all circumstances result ordinarily than
a Teproachful
@ Many parents today incucate in their chudre 81 n
= RESPONSIBILITY and Independence Fond feeling
sell Sut1clency in youth will ALLEVIATE home.
Many OF the young men drafted approached the army
Selves " NE SO foreign to that of their those Young
men cotted suicide Although
= lew Gays IN putting these fellows taught
n esSon OF adjusting themselves to their surroundings
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1927-11-03
Laws Will Be Needed
To Restrict AUiatOrS

LONDON Q)--Air laws are coming
next, attorneys here who have given
flying accidents special attention say
aviation has made such Roadway that
laws must be provided for in time to
cover mishaps and place the blame
where it belongs
Aviators, it is commended here by
the aviation" attorneys, who by neg
ligent flying cause loss of life or
damage property should be held re-
sponsible the same as careless auto
mobile drivers. In some instances,
the present laws of this country
might apply to negligence or reck-
lessness in the air, such as an aviator
flying so low that some one on the
ground was injured or killed, but it
is commended that legislation will
come in time so as to provide a basis
of court action, along similar lines
as running down" actions in refer
ence to automobiles.