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ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-12-21
HRVATSk0 zAG0RJE

mocentrala Konjscina je maj
VEGA termocentrala u Hrvat-
skoj jedna Cd najvecih u
Jugoslaviji. Ona igra ogrom-
nu ulogu u elektroenerget-
skom sistemu sjeverne Hr-
vatske, a u vezi S njom pro-
vodi sc intenzivna elektrifi-
kacija Hrvatskog Zagorja.
/ poljoprivredi Sc, nakon
Oslobodjenja, posvetila velika
paznja. Najveci pothvat u
tom pogledu jest melioracija
i regulacija rijeke Krapine.
Nome ce Sc u srcu Hrvat-
skog Zagorja osloboditi 49,
900 jutara plodne zemlje, ko-
ia Sc dosada nije mogla OBJ
radJlvatl zbog poplaVa. Pera-
darstvo je dozivjelo snazan
razvoj osnivanjem modernih
peradarskih farma dvaju We
likih poduzeca (u Zlatar-Bi-
strict Desinicu) "a otkup i
preradu peradi.
Hrvatsko Zagorje je odav-
no poznato i zbog svojih top
lica (Stubickih, Krapinskih,
Sutinskih, Tuheljskih i t. d..
Sve su te toplice sada ure-
djene i prosirene, te IL 60
dine u godinu primaju sve
veci broj raznih bolesnika ne
samo il krajeva Jugoslavije,
nego i il inozemstva. Zagorje
ie puno i turistickih izletista,
medju kc jima Sc narcotic j.
stiGe Kumrovec, Stubica Ira
koscan, koji privlace ma IT,
suce turista.
Daljnjem razvoju privrede
i turizma pomoti ce izgrad-
MIA novih pruga j costa kro2
Zagorje. Uz rijeku Sutlu vet
Sc gradi nova zeljeznicka
pruga cd Savskog Marcia ma
Kumrovec dalje do Rogaske
Slatine, a u planu je izgrad'
MIA pruge Vel. Trgoviste-
Pregrada i Zabok-Krapina
Ma nasipu novog korita rije'
ke Krapine vec Sc gradi mo-
derna autocesta Zagreb-Za
box, a u planu je izgradnjs
costa Observation-Disclosures, te ge
neralna rekonstrukcija stare
ceste Zabok-Varazdin.
I tako Hrvatsko Zagorj'
postepeno mijenja svoj lilS
razvija Sc u napredan kraj
u Novo zagorje. o tome maj
bolje govore move tvornick'
hale dimnjaci, move trafo
. stanice i dalekovodi, elektric
no svijetlo po seoskim donna
| cinstvima, izgradnja n OWL
: costa, skola, zadruznih domo
= va i cijelih novih naselja.
: Da, i jos nesto govori da S
Zagorje mijenja. Ono je cd
= uvijek bilo poznato po mnogc
= brojnim lijepim vlastelinskir
= dvorcima. Sada SUI ii dvor(
: pretvoreni u djecje domov
: (kao onaj u Bistri, Marusel
: Gu, Poznanovcu, Bracku) dc
a move staraca (Lobor) iii MI
: zeje (kao Trakoscan i Velil
Tabor.
u X
a NOTA. - Ovoj ijepi OPP
+ divnog kraja nase stare d.
!" MAZE donasamo narcotic z
l. to, da naSe clanstvo vidi, ?
l. koji budu imali priliku d
j. posjete Starr Kraj naredno
J. mjeseca augusta, kad bui
< turneja Hrvatske Bratske Il
Ie jednice, da unaprijed INA.
J. da &c imati priliku vidjeti
l. Hrvatsko Zagorje s Meg
l. vim ljepotama. - Urednistv
Po $1.0O: Michael J. Mel
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-12-21
NAJVECI KUKURUz Ma SVIIETU
RASTE u SAVEZN0J DRAW IOWA

Mas cestti starna, odlicn aednicar dobar mas pra
tell brat John Kombo farmer Centervie Iowa. mas dele
gat Philadelphia vreme devete Konvencije, do
konc vodio razgovor medu delegama ustvrdo je da
ivisi kuruz svjetu raste drzavi Iowa to preko
"a stope Mnog nsu verova posto e ia pra izgleda
kao fantazja sto e zapravo prava istina On e obe
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-12-21
Il USPOMENA
p. ID. OStoVic

Prize rata, oda1o cesto po poslu Beograd Tako
sam Sc trevio kako b rek moi LGan obadviju crkava
negdie poGekom marta 1941 godne Beogradu Kad sam
obavo svoi posao, nasao vece svojim mladm
prateliem Hugh Seton-Watsonom, koj je to vrijeme
bio sluzbeno Beogradu Hugh SetonWatson sin je R. w.
-Watsona starog prjateja Hrvata Srba svh ugo-
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-12-21

swim potrebnim, jer mi ne
nj s cine, nj odakle?"
Odgovorio mi je: "Pa vi
sami, Pavle, vrlo dobro zna-
te, da mi to nemozemo, kad
nj sami nemamo".
Rekao sam mu: "Eto, vidi-
te, Hugh, vi mama ne biste
mogli pomoci. A kako bi Sc
mi sami mogli uhvatiti u kos
tao ovakvom silom, kao sto
je Njemacka. Ia vidite, da u
ovom casu njemacka vojska
nije nigdje zaposlena. Oni svu
svoju vojsku njenom cjelo-
kupnom motorizacijom a
vionima mogu do potrebe ba-
citi ma mas. Bee obzira ma to,
da nam nevalja nj vojska, nj
general, a najmanje gene
rail-, kad bi oni bill najbolji
mas bi Nijemci "a nedjelju,
dvije, satrli. vi znate, da je
mas vojni transport udesen
ma volovsku spregu. sta mi
mozemo, kud bi mogli, S vo-
lovima proti oklopljenih auto
mobila i tankova. A sta bi
| Britannia imala cd toga, ola
mi sami pocinimo samoubi-
stvo? Komu bi to koristilo?
Britaniji sigurno ne bi, a o.
va bi zemlja vjerojatno ne
povratno propala kad bi
Nijemci i Talijani poceli hue
kati Hrvate i Srbe jedne ma
druge, kao sto bi to sigurno i
ucinili. Nase &c vrijeme moz-
da doci kasnije. Oval &c rat
dugo trajati, a bio bi pravi
zlocin ma ovom narodu i ma
ovoj drzavi, da mi danas, o.
vako nespremni razrozni,
zagazimo u rat i bez made
u pomoc bilo S koje strane.
Istina je, kad je Donovan bio
u Beogradu (pukovnika Do
novana bio je poslao pred
sjednik Roosevelt u Beograd,
da mas hrabri obecanjima po-
moci ako Sc odupremo Hit
leru) on je obecavao amerie-
ku pomoc. Ali to je obecanje
bez ikakve vrijednosti. Ne "a
to sto ga Amerika ne bi o.
drzala, nego cato sto cemo
mi propasti daleko prize ne
go bi i najbrzi americki brod
mogao stici do nasih obala
A mrtvima netreba pomoci
ona lie potrebna zivima. V,
znate, da sam vam ia prija'
tell, prijatelj Britanije. V
znate, da SUI me Nijemci Ian
iavno ma radio Breslau op
tuzili, da sam u britansko
sluzbi, iako ia to nisam. j;
svoje simpatije "a vasu zem
lju ne tajim, dapace svagdje
!; gdje ina prilike, tvrdim, d.
cete vi pobijediti, kao sto
hocete, u to sam uvjeren -
;; ali ne ocekujte cd mas, da pc
cinimo samoubistvo, da upro
pastimo svoju zemlju i naro'
samo zato, da YAM dokaze
mo. da smo .vam prijatelj
= Mrtvi .prijatelji netrebaju nj
- - komu, a zivi mogu biti o.
:, pomoci kad Sc pruzi priliks
- da zaista pomognu."
u, Neznam, jesam Ii bas O.
q slova do slova tai razgovo
ponovio, ali to mu je bill
= sadrzina.
n znam, da je predsjedni
j. Hrvatske Seljacke Strane,
l. DR.. V. Mack, desetak dan
a poslije toga, po prilici ist
i tako govorio britanskom an
Ii basadoru u Beogradu, pr
j. likom jednog sastar'-a u k,
J. ci Ivana Mestrovica u Zs
ie grebu. Tako SUI u ostalom e
"a vorili svi, kako u Hrvatsko
!. tako i u Srbiji, koji su ina
r truna ljubavi "a onu zen
lin narod koii niSu hi
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-12-21
AIS LIQUOR IS

HO 9-557O
1858 n Vine st. (South Of Santa Monica Blvd.) Los
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS - WE SHIP ALL OVER
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

ton to this exploit, Mr.. Akers
participated in the evacuation Of
General Douglas Macarthur and
his staff from Corregidor to Aus
tralia. He has twice been decor
ated for gallantry in action. From
1851 to 1858 he served under Sec
retary of the Air Force Thomas
Finletter and his successor Harold
Talbot. During the Korean con-
fiict, Mr.. Akers conducted nego-
tiations for acquisition of military
operating rights and facilities in
foreign countries. A lawyer by
profession, Mr.. Akers, his wife
and two daughters now reside in
New York City where recently he
accepted his present appointment
in the administration of Governor
Hartman. Announcement Of Mr..
Aker's acceptance to address the
night session of the convention
was announced by Federation
President Robert N Reed of Dow
er.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

II you're pIonning 10 buy q new car,
The one you Just cont afford TO miss
seeing Is Chevrolef-for 19 straight
years Americas besi-seIling cor. The
Moioromie Chevrolet offers ycu so
much more than The other low-prieed
cars that lis hardly foir to compare
them. And even the high-prieed cars
don't have all The advantages that
fodoy's Chevrolet offers you.
The beuuiy's built in-noi bolfed on!
And that makes big difference-not
only in how your car looks today, but
in how it will look tomorrow, too.
Chevrolet's good looks spring from fine,
clean, uncluttered design. The beauty
is inherent in the basic contours of
metal and glass. There's no excessive
bolted-on ornamentation to go out of
style overnight.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS

Citizens Who Obey Other Laws
Show Contempt for Traffic Laws
why is it that citizens who
obey other laws often show great
contempt for traffic laws? 2"
This question was asked by
Reynolds DUPONT, president Of the
Delaware Safety Council as he
commented on the Importance Of
the Delaware Safety Councils
know and obey traffic laws pro-
gram. This program is being
conducted in Delaware during
March in cooperation with the
National Safety Council. Mr.. du-
Pont said people who would be
critical of sharp practices in busi-
ness, who are strictly honest in
their personal relationships and
who are highly respected in the
community, will frequently brag
about getting away" with some
infraction of traffic laws.
This attitude is difficult to un-
derstand when you consider the
seriousness of our traffic prob
lem," he said. National Safety
Council records show there were
$4,000 people killed in motor We
hicle accidents in 1854. 1t is sig
nificant that Council records also
show 50 per cent of the fatal traf-
fic accidents involved violations of
traffic laws by one or more driv-
ers. The conclusion is obvious
violations of traffic laws lead to
traffic accidents"
Mr.. DUPONT declared that, in the
face of these facts, no person can
consider himself responsible
citizen if he doesn't have the same
respect for traffic laws as he has
for laws prohibiting such crimes
as robbery and murder.
"The fatal traffic accident vic
tim loses his life as surely as a
murder victim loses his" he said,
"and the deliberate traffic violator
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
Ashnry Methodist Church

Asbury Methodist Church, the
Rev. Walter L. Beckwith, pastor,
announces services for Easter
Sunday, April 10th: Morning wor-
ship, IL pm. New members will
be received and the Sacrament of
Baptism will be observed. If in
terested contact the pastor. Sun
day School, Mr.. Harry @. John
son, general superintendent, 1000
am. Evening service, 7:30 pm.
The Lords Supper Thursday even
ing, 7:30 o'clock. Good Friday
service twelve noon to 800 in the
afternoon. Special speakers and
singers. Come when you can and
stay as long as you can. Tuesday
evening there will be an important
meeting of all Commissions in the
social hall of the Church at 7:3O
o'clock. Wednesday evening pray
er service, 7:30 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
KNOW YOUR
BANKS WEEK
Continued from Page One

and constitute a major factor in
its industrial and agricultural de-
velopment; and
Whereas, the Banks of our
State and the nation are an es-
sential part of our economic struc-
ture; and
Whereas, by wise counsel and
assistance they are aiding individ-
uals, agriculture, commerce and
industry thereby contributing in
valuably to the nations welfare
and security; and
Whereas, Banks in their en-
deavor to foster a better under
standing of how banking serves
the public, will observe know
Your Bank Week" during the
period of April 18 through April
%; and
Whereas, The State Of Delaware
welcomes this observance as a
means of paying well deserved
tribute to an industry that has
contributed so substantially to the
States progress.
Now, Therefore, 1, ]. Caleb
Boggs, Governor of the State of
Delaware do hereby proclaim the
week of April IS through April %
as
KNOW YOUR BANK WEEK
in Delaware. 1 suggest that all
citizens take advantage of the
special opportunities opened to
them during this week to visit our
banks throughout the State in or
der that they may acquire a bet
ter understanding of the many
services rendered by banks to the
public and a deeper appreciation
of their significant contributions
to the American way of life.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
DEMOCRATS
HEAR WAR HERO
B. Akers Was Speaker At
State Democratic Clubs
Convention
HELD SATURDAY

A much decorated hero of
World War II, and former Assist
ant Secretary of the Air Force,
was the principal speaker at
the evening session of the State
Federation of Democratic Clubs
second annual convention on Sat
urday in Dover. He is Anthony B.
Akers, now regional director of
the Department of Commerce of
New York. Mr.. Akers win be re-
membered as one of the four prin-
cipals in the now famous story of
World War II entitled They
Were dependable" by w. L. White.
The book describes the thrilling
and narrowing experiences of Mr..
Akers and his companions during
the invasion of the PHILIPPINES by
the Japanese, when the American
group were members of Motor
Torpedo Boat Squadron. In addi-
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
No other |ow-prieed car even comes close
marching these important Chevrolet advantages

And you can even have air conditioning
if you like. These things are extra-cost
options, of course, but they more than
repay you with extra pleasure.
Fun is STANDARD eqvipmenf"I
You find that out the first time you
take the wheel of a new Chevrolet.
Here, you discover, is a car that takes
the curves like it's on rails, that steers
like it's reading your mind. 1t seems
simply to ignore bumps-and when you
stop suddenly, there's no excessive
lurching or diving, either. There has
never been such a difference in low
priced cars as there is today-or so
many good reasons why you should
drive new Chevrolet. Come in and
take the key.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
IS! th( SERylCES
st. Peters Church

Holy Week devotions will be
climaxed by the three-hour SER
vice on Good Friday at st. Peters
Episcopal Church from IL noon 20
three pm, with meditations by
the rector, the Rev. F. S. Ban
croft on the Seven Words from
the Cross. Each day Monday
through Thursday there will be a
service of Holy Communion at 10
am. On Easter Day the Holy
Communion will be celebrated at
8 am. and IL am, with sermon
at the latter service. At the
church school session at 10 am.
there will be the presentation of
the mite box offering by the chill
dren followed by the traditional
Easter egg hunt. The younger
children will have their Easter
egg hunt during the IL am. ses-
sion of that school. The rector
announced that those who would
like to give memoriam flowers for
use on the altar on Easter Day
are asked to get in touch with
Mrs. Robert Sarde, or Mr.. Ban
croft. Those who wish to place
flowers outside the altar rail are
asked to have their flowers at the
church at 10 am. on Saturday.
1t is requested that all flowers be
white. The deferred Flower Mar
ket, which was not held last Sat-
urday due to the cold weather,
will be held on Saturday on Main
Street next to the National Bank.
The choir, under direction of Mrs.
John H. Fearon, will sing the an
them, Christ the Lord is Risen
Again, by E. S. Hosmer. Mrs.
Olive Hirons Stats will be the
organist.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

Lords Supper will be observed
on Friday at 2 pm. A special
Easter service will be held next
Sunday at IL am. Young children
will be cared for in the nursery
during this service. The Mite So
ciety viii entertain Girl Scout
Troop No. PIP at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Russell in Clay
ton next Saturday at pm. An
Easter egg hunt has been arrang-
ed. The adult choir meets on
Wednesday at pm.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

who causes the accident is respon-
sible for this DEATH"
Mr.. DUPONT urged all drivers to
accept their responsibility for
their own safety and the safety of
others and to make it a point to
observe traffic laws at all times,
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
Wesleyan Methodist Church

The Rev. John Coppock, pastor
of Wesleyan Methodist Church,
has announced that a communion
service will be held on Friday at
7:30 pm, in charge of the Rev.
Joseph Kephart, a former pastor.
On Easter Sunday the Easter
Sunday School program will be
presented at 10 am. and the
church service held at IL am.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
Adopted Sc Children

Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Carr of Ames,
Iowa, have reared Sc children, all
by adoption or by consent of the
parents, according to the Ameri-
can magazine.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
Easter Services at DeIaney's

Easter Services at DeIaney's
The Rev. Mabel Erskine, pastor
of Delaney's Church, announces
that there will be no morning SER
vices on Sunday, April 10. The
Easter program will be at 200
pm. on the 10th.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

and develops the highest power per
pound of any VS in the low-price field.
1t takes valve-in-head leadership like
Chevrolet's to bring you truly modern
engines like these!
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
The Body's by Fisher!

The Body's by Fisherl
No other low-priced car has a Body by
Fisher-but many of the hieh-priced
cars do. That fact alone tells you there
must be something extra special about
the style, quality and construction of
Body by Fisher. And there is! You can
see it, feel it and even hear it when you
slam the door.
Todoy's most modern engines!
That goes for Chevrolet'S new V8 and
two new skies as well. For example, all
Chevrolet engines bring you modern
12-volt electrical system double the
voltage of other low-priced cars. This
means quicker cold weather starting and
a greater electrical reserve. Then Chew
rolet'S new 'Turbo-Fire V8" has the
shortest piston stroke in the industry,
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

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Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church,
the Rev. o. C. Jones, minister,
announces the sacrament of the
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07
A drive TO suit your driving!

You can take your choice of three diff
ferent drives-and every ones as mod
ern as this minute. There's silky,
peprery Powerglide, new Overdrive
(both extra-cost options), and a new
Synchro-MeSh transmission that's as
smooth as they come.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

All The power helpers you wonf!
Windows, seat, steering, brakeS-all are
available with built-in muscles" to
make driving as effortless as you wish.
Smyrna times., 1955-04-07

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Hungry Horse news., 1955-07-29

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This
al the in
clinic fact sickness accident and delivery
lection the American Republic
Hungry Horse news., 1955-07-29

CHILDBIRTH
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PLAN
HOSPITAL ROOM AND BOARD
In the hospital your choice either sickness accident
HOSPITAL EXTRA EXPENSE
xRsy, operating room. anasshec, ambulance. medicines
lung, etc.
SURGEONS BILLS
For operations performed either she hospital in the DOCTORS
office.
CHILDBIRTH
benefits for Twin births.
Triple benefits for Casearian birth.
HOME NURSING
For either sickness accident
PLAN
DOCTORS BILLS
doctors calls your home
For treatment at the DOCTORS office clinic.
For visits in the hospital.
Hungry Horse news., 1955-07-29
AMERICAN REPUBLIC
PLANS OF PROTECTION
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Hungry Horse news., 1955-07-29

Plan IA
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= MEDICAL
. SURGICAL
. NURSING
Evening star., 1955-01-16
Ocean City to Pave Part Of Boardwalk

the south end Of the business
district. went ahead and paved
q one-block section Of board
walk in front Of his establish
ment. It is smooth enough for
roller skating and--even more
impressive to economy minded
city officials-it looks like it Is
there to stay.
Mayor Trimper's practical COLI
leagues In the city government
thought well Of the concrete
promenade. There were some
townspeople. however, who
thought otherwise. They wanted
a boardwalk to be just what its
name implies boardwalk.
Furthermore. they argued that
the hard cement would tire the
feet Of strolling summer yaca-
tioners quicker than boards.
But the council remembered
the complaints Of the bare
looted bataer VINO mas stumbled
across the splintery boards and
protruding nails In quest OF q
hot dog for lunch. 1t ordered
the paving TO proceed.
The section Of boardwalk to be
paved extends from Mayer Triin-
per's amusement center to North
Division street. City workmen
have yanked up enough Of the
old boardwalk already for the
cement contractor to start work.
City Manager Earl Pierce expects
the job win cost close to $4,000
The new paved section win be
40 feet wide. Good boards SAL
vaged from this section win be
used to widen and repair the
rest Of the boardwalk.
It will all be done By the time
the first yacationers begin arriv-
ing on Memorial Day.
Evening star., 1955-01-16

favor of city boardwalk main-
tenance brought the issue TO d
vote. A tie resulted at first. with
two councilinen for city main
tenance and two against it.
Hugh Thomas Cropper. IT,.
president of the council, broke
the deadlock with the deciding
vote In favor Of city mainten-
ance.
"The boardwalk is Just like
any other city street, except that
every one walks instead Of rides
on it." commented Mr.. Cropper.
Ocean City needs q boardwalk
and needs q good one"
Mr.. Cropper confided that city
officials were not unnindful Of
extra revenue that might be
collected through municipal con-
troll OF the boardwalk. It Is
reported that some hotel opera
tors collect as much as $1,000 a
season for concession privileges
from beach umbrella men who
have stands along the boardwalk.
why shouldn't the city get
that money!" asked Mr.. Cropper.
"The way / see it. If the city
maintains the boardwalk It is
entitled to all revenue collected
east Of the boardwalk. With
that kind Of money from the
umbrella men we could build a
completely new boardwalk every
two years
The argument over who should
maintain the boardwalk was only
half the battle. 1t also had to
be decided how best to repair
the dilapidated boardwalk sec
tion through the business dis
trict.
Mayor Dan Trimper. who runs
q large amusement center near
Evening star., 1955-01-16
By Mary Lou Werner
sfur stoH Correspondent

,aSs OCEAN CITY, Nd, Jan. 49,
&c Workmen have started tearing
ssslip an eight block section Of the
old boardwalk at Ocean City
to make way for q new concrete
-or promenade.
.s,ns The $4,000 project Is being
-ssundertaken by the city-the first
as.time since the boardwalk was
built IS years ago that the city
iabas assumed maintenance re-
= sponsibility.
-c5s But the decision to do the job
-s.r-and pay for it with tax money
didn't come easily.
Customarily. abutting property
owners have paid for niainten-
ance Of the boardwalk in front
.,sOf their establishments. They
.,s built it in the first place, expand
Ing the original three block
II section until 1t now extends two
miles along the ocean front.
For various reasons princi-
pally expense the private main
~, ,tenance system began tagging.
~. This winter 1t became apparent
Is that something had TO be done
ito the boardwalk IN the south
end Of town. where the main
business district Is located.
.ma,s Wear and tear had worn the
:, boards thin. The ravages of
ocean front weather hadn't
= helped any. A summer stroller
had to take care to avoid trip
ping on cracked boards or loose
nails.
=. City officials checked old
records and found that the
s boardwalk actually is q street
= known as Atlantic avenue. Armed
" with this advantage, those in