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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
TRAFFIC TIDES
BEGIN TO RISE
New Record Is Expected In
Motor TraUel
Poles Banded

With the touch of spring becom-
ing firmer. each day, the travel
over the roads is increasing rapid
ly. From all indications the tide
of traffic will sweep to new heights
during the spring and summer, and
every effort is being made by the
Highway Department to keep the
roads in shape for the strain which
viii be played on them.
Motorists will find poles banded
along each route of the state high
way system to correspond to the
colors indicating the direction of
the routes. Blue indicatse that the
road is running north and south.
Red shows nat it lies east and
west. yellow marks a diagonal
course northwest and southeast.
Brown means that it takes course
northeast and southwest.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
Growth OF Tract
Is Conservative
High Pressure Sales Methods
Disdained In Natural
Growth
GREATEST ACTIVITY
is APPROACHING

Study and analysis of West At
lantic City real estate conditions
by prominent real estate brokers
have led them to issue an exhaust
i've report OF their findings
The growth of the tract, these
men declare, has not been phenom-
email, but steady.
mo socalled 'high-powered sales
manship' efforts have been made
by the developers to boom the
property or to urge speculative
buying. Effort has been directed
to the improvement of living con-
ditions rather than to the develop
ment of high-pressure salesman
ship. The result has been steady
consistent, market for improved
properties. with a complete absence
of inflated values" they say.
In West Atlantic City there-have
been no promises of impossible gi-
gantic improvements to incite in
vestors to hazardous buying. 1t is
true that projected improvements
involving 100000 have been prom
ised and have been begun. but these
are neither impossible or improba-
Bile. Work is now being pushed
ahead to rapid fulfllment"
Discussing the real estate situa-
ton in South Jersey as a whole,
these men say: "To the casual OBJ
server the growth of Southern New
Jersey has man, unusual aspects.
In the f il place, population Of
the Eastel United States is CEN
tered asc this point, and expan-
sion in this direction is only natu-
rail- Near this section the greatest
industrial iants in the country are
located. Directly adjacent to the
tract of West Atlantic City lies the
Worlds Greatest Playground. where
this huge area of population daily
finds its rest and play. 1t is pre-
dicted that in the next ten years
unprecedented building activities
will take place in this area. 1t is
now witnessing the greatest real
estate activity in its history. but
this is but a symbol of future pro-
gress.
West Atlantic City is the center
of proposed radius of improve
ments involving many millions of
dollars. These improvements Will
add a new impetus to its natural
and conservative growth and will
offer to the home owner now estab-
| lished or shortly to be established
in West Atlantic City unpreceden-
! ted dividends in actual dollars and
cents"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
NEW K. OF e. HOME
TO COST $500. 900
Begin Preparation of Site
For Fiue Story Fire
proof Structure

First steps are being taken to-
ward the preparation of the site for
the new Knights of Columbus Home
Association at the southeast corner
of ST. James Place and Pacific ave
nue.. The present building is be-
ing demolished to make room for a
five story building.
The first two stories will be of
Indiana limestone construction over
a granite base, the remaining three
floors to be of brick, with ornamen-
tai trimmings OF terra Gotta. The
foundation and floors will be of
concrete. The building will occupy
a lot 5Ox2OO feet.
The basement will contain sever
al bowling alleys, billiard room,
card room, locker and shower
rooms. On the first floor there will
be a gymnasium, lobby, restaurant,
WlILluS IOOLloi llDA al anu oCN Ci al
offices. The second floor will con-
sist of an auditorium and stage, As
by 100 feet; club lounge rooms and
reading rooms. The third, fourth
and fifth floors will contain los bed
rooms, each with showers. In adj
tlition, each floor will contain a
mems dormitory.
1t will be ready for occupancy by
January, 1928.
On the building committee are:
Frank Chambers, chairman; Thorn
as f. RAINBOW, James J. Ferry, Will
liam HAPPIER, William O'Neill, Den
mis- E. Kelly, Daniel Mclaughlin,
James Peterson, William Cava--
naugh, Arthur Herman, James Har-
kins, William O'Brien, Frank Bucci,
Robert T. Collins and Charles P.
Jeffries.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29

! Great gatherings OF visitors from
every point in the country are as
sured for the Easter holidays and
Atlantic City will be prepared as
never before.
Following promptly upon the
heels of the Easter throngs will be
more visitors attracted by programs
of special interest, prominent am
ong which will be the Sixth Ma
tional Spring Hotel Exposition from
May 26 inclusive. and the motor
races on May Z.
The hotel exposition will be held
on the Steel Pier. There will be
more than hundred exhibits and
these will be inspected by dele
gates nom every hotel organization
in the Eastern States.
The exposition, as usual, is being
staged by the New Jersey State
Hotel Association, the Atlantic City
Hotelmen's Association and the
Avenue Hotel Association of Allan
tic City. Heading the general ex-
position committee is Mr.. Frederick
C. Hall, of the Hotel Montclair,
Montclair, n. j., while Mr. Edward
T. Lawless, of the Hotel Ambassa-
dor, Atlantic City, is secretary, and
Mr.. Max Grossman, of Grossman
Hotel, is treasurer.
Chairmen of the regular and adj
visory committees of the three bod
les in the order given, are as fol-
lows: State Hotel Association. Mr..
Hall and Mrs. Charles A. Carrigan,
of the Robert Trent Hotel, Trenton;
Atlantic City Hotelmen's Associa-
ton, Mr.. Lawless and Mr.. ]. How
ard Buzby, of the Hotel Dennis,
and Avenue Hotel Association OF
Atlantic City, Mr.. Grossman and
Mr.. A. E. Higbee, of Galen Hall.
Many Delegates Expected.
According to arrangements being
made now, all Of the Eastern hotel
associations viii send delegates for
a joint meeting during the EXPOSE
tion week, and this phase of the
affair is in charge of Mr.. Victor
Jacoby, secretary of the New Jer-
sey State Hotel Association, Rive
RE Hotel, Newark. A special invi-
tation has also been extended TO
the Society of Restauranteurs OF
New York and it is expected that
delegation of these, headed by
Paul Henkel. president, and Harry
De Steese win attend
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
IMPROVEMENTS AT
COST OF $500, 900
Activity In Alterations, Re-
pairs and Additions IN
Atlantic City

The volume Of business i'll addl-
tions, alterations and repairs is
very active and shows a substantial
increase since the first of March.
Sizeable jobs belonging to this
character of construction, which
have either been started or are now
out for bids, are - in number since
the first of the year and call for a
total expenditure of approximately
$500. 600. of which eight have been
projected during the present month,
amounting 10 a total construction
cost of over 1926, 600.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
New Homes
Built In West
Atlantic City
Location, Type of Architec-
ture, Conveniences and Fin
ance Plan Discussed
VALUABLE AID OF
EXPERIENCED BUILDER
Advantages Offered by Ben
jamin r. Fox Delightful SUI
burban Home Owning Ex-
cell in Savings and Results


The use of sound Judgment in
buying or building home is re-
quired to see that the personal
needs of the family are best met
with the funds available. Not only
the carrying of financing Of buying
and building is involved, but also
the proper location with respect to
school, to work and to neighbor-
hood is involved.
Most any area abounds with of
fers for the homeseeker and many
OF the small homes can be purchas-
ed for small initial payment, with
the balance to be paid monthly I'M
til the mortgage is liquidated How
ever, in Investigating these offers,
the point of location with respect
to neighborhood must be consider
ed. West Atlantic City offers great
advantages which excel with re-
spect to location and neighborhood.
The Society. for Better Homes in
America, of which Mr.. Herbert
Hoover is president, is preparing
to launch a nationwide own-your-
own-home campaign. A number OF
pamphlets have been prepared by
2 committees in charge of the cam
paign at national headquarters, 1858
Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington,
d. c., in order to facilitate the
work.
One of the most interesting OF
these publications, entitled, How
to Own Your Own Home" says:
Many find the buying Of a home
the largest investment they ever
make. 1t is a very important step
A purchase made wisely may be the
stepping stone to advancement and
happiness, while a mistake may
cause Encouragement and a loss
of altone's savings.
Most men and women who buy
house have never done it before
and are usually unskilled, as peo
pie generally are in the things that
they do but once or twice in a life
time. But lack of experience should
deter no one.
THE prospective home Owner
who uses his common sense in con
sidering the needs of his family
and his ability to pay, and who
checks his own Judgment by con
sulting experienced persons. may
30 ahead with full confidence,
He need not be frightened BY
the mistakes of needless persons
who, have been carried away by
some novel feature and coaxed into
a bad bargain, or who tried to bu,
beyond their means"
Many of the wise home owners
Continued on Page AID
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
RENT ONE YEAR $4,000.

The office of William Bouch &
Sons reported the leasing Of the
Pacific garage for one year at a
price stated as $4,000. The gar
age was rented to Louis Decker
company OF Atlantic City. 1t has
a frontage Of so feet on Pacific ave-
nue. and runs back to depth OF
$50 feet.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
Automobile Races.

A stock car automobile race. the
first one to be held in the East for
Is years, is now definitely assured
for the Atlantic City Speedway for
May Z.
The race will be run as an added
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29

NOT TN Arcf-c Avenue
An important point in the question of the location
of railway terminals for Atlantic City, which seems to be
crowded into the background in debate which rapid
y becoming personal is that the late Mayor Edward T.
Bader was emphatcalIy in favor Of site for the
terminals the lands the west Of the city, across the
thoroughfare
Ii is singular that the opinion of man 10
universally respected, of a man who had so wide
following, of man for whom proposed to name the
worlds largest convention hall, of in honor Of
whom the Airport has been renamed, and of man
whose obseques only few weeks back notable for
their great demonstration, should be forgotten.
While it is true that Mayor Bader lives only Ii
memory and in the affections of the hearts of the people
Of Atlantic City, his words and of wisdom and
civic progress, which those who would "a
get them today cannot fail 10 acknowledge.
Whatever personalities, family relationships
other confusing statements may be brought into the
question of the terminals at this important time the fact
remains that Edward l. Bader, in farsighted public
spredness advocated that the terminals terminal,
be placed the of the city, the thoroughfare
Whatever may be wrongly said about the personal
the thoroughfare the fact remains that Edward L
Bader the whom the city universally respected, in
yestgated the question Of terminals their effect upon
surrounding properties their congestion of traffic and
their convenience.
Whatever discussion may be raised becloud the
ISSUE it known that Mayor Bader took into consider
alton that there may be possible delay in the building OF
terminal but this delay will not be serious to the
interests of the Worlds Playground at large would be
the of placing terminal in location which would
stunt future development interfere with all movements
of pedestrians and traffic delay and increase costs Of
conducting business and depreciate values of property
the development of which thus seriously effected
Mayor Bader enjoyed the confidence Of all To
him certain channels of information open and Tree
He was able to make inquiries and to get facts which
caused him to arrive at certain opinion This opinion
he was not adverse to making known to others This
opinion got into circulation, into print
Mayor Bader's opinion that the proper site tor
the terminal is north of the thorougare He made h's
findings known in uncertain terms and phrases
shore newspaper would convey the impression
today that the the site of the terminals has
degenerated into more or less of family argument
between uncle and nephew, it
The issue over the site Of the terminals il family
matter but the family takes the proportions II re
CONTINUED from Page Ass
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
Mayor Bader Favored Site Across Thoroughfar
Opinion OF Late Mayor
Bader Seems To Have
Been Forgotten By Some

Supplied With All Information and Knowing the Wishes of
the Majority, As Well AS Being Keeny Alive to the
Needs of Insuring the Future Growth of the Worlds
Playground Against Unwise Congestion Mayor Bader De
cared That The Proper Location of New Terminal Was
Not On Arctic Avenue
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
THOMAS E. RANDOM


Former President Of New Jersey
Chapter, No. 40, Greeters of Am
erica who is to be supported by
delegates from Atlantic City and
other cities and states for mem
bership ON the National Board of
Control at the National Conven-
tiom Of the Greeters to be held
in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr.
RAINBOW, now Chairman of the
Board of Governors of the New
Jersey Charter, is assistant
Manager of the Hotel Strand and
one of the best known hotel ex-
ecutiYes in Atlantic City
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
HEATING HOMES
BY WIRELESS
lin [. Howard Has Original
tdass on Homes

Edwin |. Howard Has Original
Ideas On Homes
1T will not be long in the
future before the American home
will be built of steel and concrete
and heated and lighted by wire
less" declares Edwin L, Howard
of New York City. consultant ex'
pert, Choose for suitability, let
quality take preference over
quantity, add nothing which is not
necessary and does not express
things in the house, advises Mr.
Howard, who adds that a home
cannot be a conservatory filled
with clothes closets.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
sesqui Was No Aid.

After studying the travel figures
for the past year" says James S.
Murphy. division passenger agent
for the pennsylvania Railroad, Il
am inclined to believe that the SEES
qui-Centennial Exposition did not
do Atlantic City as much good as
was first thought.
The exposition stayed open Sun
days, and consequently visitors
remained in Philadelphia instead
Of coming to Atlantic City. A lit
tie more sunshine on Sundays
would bring more here than the
Sesqui," he said.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29
II Looks Dry to Mr.. Daniels.

Asserting that the Eighteenth
Continued on Page AID
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-29

An important point in the question Of the Location
crowded into the background in debate which ia rapid
ly becoming personal is that the late Mayor Edward
Bader emphatically in favor Of a site for Iii
terminals the lands the Of the city, across tn
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
RED CROSS
Membership Drive Is Now On and City Is Being Canvassed
 By Workers.

The membership drive for the Red Cross is now on. A house to house canvass k being made as has been the custom heretofore. The membership for the year is but dollar. Half of the money collected says in Put nam for the use of Putnam Chapter.
 There comes n runner that the re- sponse to the annual roll call IS not us encouraging as in some past years. This is to be deplored as the purpose is certainly a worthy one both local fy and nationally. The organiza- ton has become an institution that the world could not well get along with out. If is ready in every emergency, fire or food or earthquake, where ever there Is suffering and human be- ings in need the Red Cross IS the first in the field to give succor and com fort for those in distress.
 The local Red Cross district nurs- ing service is being depended upon more and more, especially by those needy persons who can i'll afford to pay for expert care and advice other wise. 4 dollar from each person is a small amount. but if every adult in the city joined it would help to n consi= derable degree in the local field as well as the national filed.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
MRS. WILLIS COVELL
 DIES SUDDENLY
Lifelong Resident of This Sec. tion.-Death Comes As
 Shock
Funeral At Abingdon Home, Friday A,
 Two O'clock

Mrs Myrtle Bennett Covell wife of Willis Covell, town clerk and treasur- CT and Judge of Probate of the town of Pomfret, died suddenly at her home in Abingdon. Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock.
 While Mrs Covell had recently been patient at the Day kimball Hospital she was discharged some months ago and WIS thought to be on the road to complete recovery. She was up and about her household duties as usual Monday. but was taken III during the day. She did not give up and lie down until about five clock in the evening. and continued Co grow gradually worse until the end. Ulcers oi the stomach were the cause of death
 Mrs. Cevel WIS q lifelong resident ef this section. She was born in Put ham October q 1871. 50 would have passed her iifty-third birthday had she lived another day She was the daugh- ter of William k Bennett and Lydia Jane Joslyn When she was but q child the fnmlY removed to the Chest nut Hill section of killingly, but af- . where Mrs. Covell had lived for the past forty five years.
 Mir and Mrs Covell were married June l9. 1892. Besides her husband Mrs. Covell leaves daughter. Mrs. William Murdoek; a son. Ellsworth of Andover; and daughter, Miss Eva Jane Covell. living at home.
 Mrs. Covell was one of the most widely known women in this section of Windham county. She was active in church, civic and social affairs. being a members of the Grange, Eastern Star, D. A. R. and W. K. C. She was a woman who made friends easily, as she was of attractive personality, kind to friends and neighbors, and ever thoughtful of others. Hers had been life of true Christian womanhood. and the community was shocked at her sudden taking away.
 The funeral service will be con ducted at the home, Friday -afternoon at two o'clock by Rev George Hawkes. of Abingdon. Burial will take place in the Abingdon cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
Board of Pardon Meets.--Dr. Overlook and States Att
 torney Present
Two Cases From windhan County
 Heard

Dr. s. E. Overlock of romfret at- tended the meeting of the State Reard of Pardons at Wethersfeld, Monday. as member of the board. States Attorney Howard (. Brad ford Of this city wa also present as two eases from Wiudham county were down for a hearing
 The board met carly to listen to a plea for Clemency for two Chinese murderers, Chin Lunv, g ard soo Hoo Wing, %, conviatad nf murder ing fellow count yman in Man chester, Tine board refr-ad to take any action and Che two men were exe- eutcd at the states prison 4rly Tues- day morning.
 The board granted three full par don to prisoners serving lie sentences for second degree murder. one from Toi'and county, one from Fairfeid and one from New Haven. The mini mum sentence served by any of them was 2i years.
 Charles Dansereau of killingly made his first appearance before the board. He was convicted of reeeiv- ing stolen automobiles He received no consideration at the hands of the board.
 John Drew. sentenced September 2. 1925. for the theft of on automo- bile at Moosup. from fiva to eight years, had his sentence reduced to from three Co five yaars FAe rednc- ton was not opposed by States Att torney Bradford
 The session of the baand lasted ua- til after seven o'clock in the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
FIREMEN H0LDCOoN
 SUPPER AT THE INN
Mayor and City Officials Guests of No. 1 and Hook & Lad
 der Companies
Alderman Rogers Announces With
 drswsl -Othsrs Speak

Three plump coons killed ia the woods of Woodstock or Ashford. furnished three good reasons for q gathering of members of Motor No. 1. and members of the Hook X Ladder Company. of the Putnam fire depart ment. al the Putnam Inn, Tuesday evening. The company members had as guests their chief. Ralph E. Thurs ton. assistant chief. Alphonse Dumas, Mayor Victor Chapdelaine, Alderman at large. Charles Richard City Clerk Thomas T. Ryan. Captain of Police, William Jarvis, Sergeant George Lizard. and Alderman Rogers
 During the affair the Four Aces, q auartette from Webster. sang songs making an especial hit with their How Do You Do number which brought in the names of the city fath CTS. Uric Baker and Hector Eueiei entertained with ukulelee selections The menu was as follows := Soup
 Crackers Celery Olive
 Roasl Young Coon
 Mashed potatos Greamed Carrots
 Rolls
 lee Cream Gak'
 Cafe Noir
 Crackers Cheese Cigars
 City Clerk Ryan was chosen q
 astmaster and shere were some shakv knees beneath the banquet tq bIe when the post prandial exercise were reached. All called upon, how aeer refused ta he called quitter md said more CT less during their i'm promptu remarks.
 Announces Withdrawal
 Aldei ran Rogers thus publicly an nouneed that he was mol candidate for renomination as republican alder man from Ward One. There had beer Il street rumor to this effect but th, gathering was somewhat taken bl surprise to have it confirmed by ths alderman himself. Mr. Rogers gay, no reason for withdrawing from thi race. but cNpressed the hope that th, present board 0f water commissioner would he retained. also the fire an' police chiefs. and stated that his tw' years service in the executive body o' the city had been one of pleasure C him.
 Others who spoke were Mayor Chapdelaine, the captain and sergeant of the police department, Alderman Richard, the chief and assistant oi the department.
 Merle Fish and Edward keane wer, the committee of arrangements.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
PETER LEE FOUND
 GUILTY BY JURY
Driver Of Car In Which Shel- don Carpenter Was Killed
 To Be Sentenced
Case Tried in Worcester Court Last
 Week

Peter Lee. la. employed in the American lunch cart. whose home iS on FarroWs street. was found guilty by a jury in the Worcester county su- nerior court last Friday of driving an automobile sa as to endanger the lives of The public The case was conti- nucd uutil this week fof sentence.
 Ice was summoned to Worcester "Wednesday and fl Is thought by his friends in Putnam that the court will impose sentence today. Up Co half past eleven o'clock this morning no word had been received from the court room of the disposition of the ease.
 Lee was the driver of the automo. bile which ran inte tree on the out skirts of Webster, Sunday evening March 6th. resulting in the death of Sheldon Carpenter of Putnam and the serious injury 10 Gordon Gaffrey.
 Not Driving Fast
 Al the trial in Worcester Lee took the stand in his own behalf and tes tificd that his car skidded on thi curve and when he applied the hrake' the rear wheels locked throwing thu
  machine into the tree. He denied tha he was travelling Ut a high rate ot speed.
 Judge Arthur r. Butterworth eharg ed the jury last Friday morning. Tn, jury returned q verdict of guilty At torney John II. Meagher of Worcester represented Lee and the common wealth was represented by Assisian District Attorney Harry W. Brown.
 Lee was allowed Co go under bond' and ordered te appear this week fai sentence. He returned to Putnam and resumed his work He was re tirent about discussing the outcome oi the ease and it's probable iinal dispa sitian. H. left for Worcester Wed nesday and his fellow employes hav' mol heard from him since. h cal to Worcester this morning The Patrioi was net able "a get any information concerning Lees arraignment for sen tpnrn