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m&m. CLUB 1 CHURCH NEWS ABSECON NEWS NOTES By LENA ROBINSON Absecon Builds Steadily S ANNOUNCE WINNERS ji OF CLOB PRIZES I - Fred Thompson and Gertrude , Berry ,to Receive Cash Awards | MANY SEND LETTERS “ The Absecon Civic Club offered fVo prizes for the best essays on "Civic Betterment" of Absecon. Tile prizes were awarded to two pupils of the graduating class of tile pub lic school. The first prize of $15 was awarded to Fred Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, 13 years old; second prize to Gertrude Berry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Berry, 16. There were eight adults and 20 children competing. The judges were Mrs. Lillian Henry, Mrs. Char lotte McMullin and Itev. Harold Voelltel. Following is the first prize essay: Better Absecon. ADsecon wouiu oe very mucu Den efited if the city had a community center where the boys and young men could go in the evenings dur ing their spare time, instead of staying around the stores and other places with nothing to do. In this center billiard tables, a srtnall library of good books and many games which the boy enjoys could be used to great advantage. Some gymnasium equipment could be installed and many things done to develop the boys and keep them I* out of mischief. Different athletic teams, such as baseball, football, basketball and many others could* be formed. These teams could compete and have their fun, but it would be teaching them to keep their • minds centered on One Uiing, they would be learning the true meaning *of “sportsman | ship,” and this is a great quality to possess. » To get the men and women in terested in such a project as a community center and put it across would be to help train the future - citizens, teach the meaning of fair play and develop strong, healthy bodies. * *•1 think every mother and father of our lair city, wants to see their “boy make good, and if a place is provided that he may have good associates he will not go wrong. The boys athletically Inclined will learn that smoking, drinking, or bad habits of any kind are a £ great hindrance. The athlete Is full 6f Vfgob, pep and has good strong lungs. The cigarette smoker is slow, sluggish and becomes exhaus {{ ted very quickly. The younger boys will be quick to see their difference. If: The spirit of team work will help the boys to work with others to im pfpye Absecon and make It a better place in which to live. FRED THOMPSON. Second Prize Essay Many people who come to Abse con find it a very suitable location as a health resort. All of these or at least three-fourths have children who come with their parents. , These children have to play on the sidewalks where they are 'in danger of their lives from passing automobiles and bicycles. if Absecon had a park of play ground where these children, and even their parents could go and spend the hot summer days, it would encourage visitors to come to Absecon as well as adding beau ty to the community. The land that is not in use near the heart of Absecon would make a * very beautiful park or play ground, especially that near the boulevard, Where the people going to and from Atlantic City could see It. The visitors’ attention would be attracted when they looked from .. their machines or bus, upon green grass, large shade trees and the blue waters of our creek, and last, but not least, the summer and win • ter amusements the park would be filled with, rather than the mead * ows and swamps they see now. » Even our small swimming pool ' attracts much attention from peo ple and what would a beautiful park do for the betterment <Jf Absecon? • GERTRUDE BERRY. Mr. and Mrs. Harry V. Miller and 1 Miss Ella Showell attended the Bac , calaureate service held in the chape! of the Glassboro Normal School Sun , day. Miss Adelina Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller, is in the graduating class this year. Daniel Reed has been in the At lantic City hospital for observation. Mr and Mrs. Eugene Kiepi and " daughter, Dolores, of Philadelphia, spent the week-end at their summer .heme. New York road. ’■.., . :. ABSECON POLLING PLACES Changes have been announced for polling places in Absecon as follows: First Ward—In rear of Sooy Building, Station Ave. Second Ward—Store under neath the Rockingham Hotel. CIVIC CLUB HOLDS ITS FINAL MEETING Announces Winners of Books Of fered School Students. The last meeting of the summer of the Absecon Women’s Civic Club was held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. John Bewley. The president, Mrs. Charles Frymire, presided. The club will present Miss Sara Eoice and Miss Louise Hammell with framed mottoes for being star pupils in the Atlantic City High School class of 19!'27. Miss Hammell had two stars and Miss Boice one. The Civic club offered the annu al prize of a book to the pupils hav ing the highest average in English, both written and oral, 5- grades in clusive. The winners are, fifth tirade, Peggy Dilks; 6th grade, Hen ry Jan; seventh grade, Marguerite Price $ eighth grade, Florence Bow ker. The club voted to donate ?10 to the library committee to defray ex penses during the summer months. The dues of the club were raised to ?1.00 yearly. Crawford’s drug store received Llie letter of commendation for the appearance of windows this month. The committee on civic pride composed of Mrs. R. L. Babcock, chairman, Mrs. R. A. Elwood, Mrs. Charles Frymire, and Mrs. Charles Junlewicz, reported that Frank P. Gravatt has donated a sum of mon ey to beautify the corner of Station avenue, between new State Road and White Horse Pike. The‘city plot at intersection of New, York road and White Horse Pike will be improved LEAGUE HAS RALLY Societies Hold Meeting In Absecon M. E. Church Saturday. The Southern District of Epwortli Leagues held a banner rally Sat urday in tlie Absecon M. E. Church. About 100 at fended from Pleasant vilie, Smithville, Central, and First Church, Atlantic City; Northfleld, Asbury, Camden and Gloucester. During the afternoon tennis was enjoyed on the Epwortli League Court. The Absecon League won the silver loving cnp for presenting the best sketch. 1 Wesley Church, Pleasantville, captured the Rally Banner having the largest attendance. Rev. Haley addressed the gathering on "Sum mertime and Us Reward . BAPTIZES MANY Rsv. C. K. Dilks Performs Cere mony in M. E. Church Sunday The Rev. C. K. Dilks baptized Sunday the following babies: Evelyn Eleanor Hood, Jas. Reed, Evelyn May Sheppard, Ruth Elaine Lingeback, Blanche Garmon, Dela ware Hood, Anna Belle Hood Thomas Muskett and John William Klinger, He baptised Walter am] Edna Tliomas at their home on Fri day night. He took in membership Sunday morning iii church Dorothy Giber son, Phillips Bewley, Laura Bew lay and Walter Thomas. Federation to Meet. The Atlantic County Federation of Church Women will meet in the Absecon Presbyterian Church Fri day at 2.30 o'clock. Mrs. Carrie Nicliolds, president, urges all coun ty women to come out as many im portnnt matters will be discussed The speaker of the afternoon will be Rev. C. K. Dilks, who will speak on “Women’s Responsibilty.” r CHILDREN’S DAY is observed: Annual Program Presented in M. E Church by Sund. y > School Students REV. ELWOOD SPEAKS Tlie M. E. Sunday School presen ted its annual Children’s day pro gram in the church Sunday even ing. The services in the Presby terian church were dispensed with that the congregation could attend. The program was as follows: Pre lude, Marion Dilks; prayer, Rev. Harold Voelkel; song, beginners and primary department; Daisy song; recitation, “Somebody,” Ida Showell; recitation, “Daisy Hat;” Marguerite Langborne; singing by Mrs. Conover’s class; recitation, Dorothy Giberson; singing, Junior Choir; exercise, Gladys Elliff, Lil lian Herbert, Frances Irfimbo.urne; singing, chorus and solos, Mrs. Car ter’s class; address, Rev. C. K. Dilks. Missionary story, “Tree Graces,” Women of/ Foreign Lands; Flag song by Mrs. Babcock’s class; ad dress and benediction, Rev. R. A. Elwood; postlude, Miss Florence Draper. FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVER3ARY OBSERVED Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irelan Cele brate Occasion at their Home Mr:* and Mrs. Charles Irelan cele brated their Fiftieth wedding anni versarv at their home Sunday. Din ner was served at 1.30 o’clock. A huge cake adorned the table among beautiful flowers which added much to the decorations Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irelan, Northfield; George Irelan, Mr. and Mrs. William II. Ire lan, Warren C. Irelan, Mr. and Mrs. j Herbert Kepner, of Holmesburg, i Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller, Vernon Miller, Pleasantville; Miss Bertha Irelan, Allentown, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry V/. Irelan, Frankford, Pa.; Evla Mae Irelan, Frank ford, and Mr. and Mrs. Emer son Irelan, of Pleasantville. MISS MOORE A BRIDE Marriage to Irving Weed Solemn ized in M. E. Parsonage. A wedding -or local interest took Place Saturday night in the M. E. parsonage when Miss Marie Moore, daughter or Mrs. Jennie Moore, be came tlie bride of Irving Weed, son or Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weed. The bride looked very sweet in white georgette. She was attended by her sister, Miss Jennie Moore. Those who witnessed the cere mony were Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Jen nie Moore, Miss Jennie Moore and Henry Tucker. Rev. C. K. Dilks outdated. The newlyweds will be at.home (in Stone Circle, New York road. PLAN REPRESENTATION At a recent meeting of the Absecon Y. P. B. definite plans were made for a cake and candy sale to be held in the Absecon Post Office on July 2, Saturday afternoon. The Absecon W. C. T. U. is co operating with this young people’s society to make this sale a real success. The proceeds will be used to send delegates to the Y. P. B. State convention. -- Don’t neglect to Vote at' Primaries up to 8 p.m. daylight Support your city administra tion. Every city administra tion is doing its best. It is only fair to endorse honest, sincere effort. ABSECON CITY REGULAR REPUBLICAN TICKET _ j First Ward r • ■ v For Freeholder ; < ALFRED J. ROYER For Councilman . ALFRED J. KURTZ Second Ward ,For Freeholder v F. F. DOUGHTY For Councilman JOHN E. REILLY For Councilman at Large FRED H. HENRY AUXILIARY PLAN* DANCE | Northfield Progressive ' League ^ Meets In Mill Road Hall The Ladies* -Auxiliary ;Of the; Northfield Progressive League met'1 Thursday night in their hall on Mill road- Mrs- Myra Casto, presi dent, was in charge. Plans were made to give a chicken pot pie supper and dance in the hall Thursday evening, June I>0. After the business session the ladies enjoyed a pot luck luncheon and social Evening. Those present were: Mrs. Maggie Sutton, Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs Drace Morton, Mrs- Julia Forshaw, Mrs. Wilhclmina Dixon, Mrs. Grace Price, Mrs. Daisy Hecker, Mrs. Ennna 13- Wilson, Mrs. Marion Sutton, Mrs- Sarah Ritz, Mrs. Myra Casto, Mrs. Brown, Miss Hannah Wilson, Miss Muriel Morton, and Edwin Forshaw’. SCHOOL GIRL DIES Mary Wilkinson Passes'1 Away After a Short Illness. Students off-the seventh grade. Mill road school, are mourning the loss of one of tlielr classmates. Mary Wilkinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Jaqies Wilkinson, of Walnut avenue, who died after a few day's illness. The family is a large one and many of them have been and are HI. The funeral was held yesterday and was private. news’NOTES The June meeting of the A lire con Women’s llrpublicau Cluh will he at the home or Mrs. Lewis Clark, Thursday night, June 30. All mem bers are urged to attend. An luvita. tion is extended to the men. The Home Department of the Presbyterian Church held an allday meeting Thursday in the chapel. This was the last sewing'day unti: fall. Plans were made to hold a family picnic July 21, in the grove adjoining the church. Mildred Derr, Jenisha Morgan, Patsey Mitchell, Ann Mary Mitchell, Ann Smith, Dorothy Bowman, MrB. Caroline Derr, Mrs. Winifred Mitch ell, Mrs. T. J. Hamilton, Mrs Carlo lina Smith and Mrs. Percy Smith were guests of Miss Dorothy Smith Saturday, when she celebrated her third birthday. For the benefit of rural patrons Postmistress Mrs. Ellen showell an nounces the change of the rural mail leaving the Absecon post of fice: The schedule of leaving is 8.45 a. m. instead of 10.45 a. m., as here tofore. MISS DRAPER ENTERTAINS Miss Florence Draper entertained Thursday night, at their home, on TUney Itoad, in honor of her sister, ?,liss Louise Draper, who leaves this week for Pennsylvania to spend the summer at camp. Miss Draper will have charge of the music. -Sx4>- ■ P- T. A. WILL HAVE SESSION TUESDAY Mrs. Fred C. Hardy to Preside— Speakers to be Present A meeting of the Parent Teacher’s Association, of the local schools will be held in the Mill road school building Tuesday, June 28, at 2.45 o’clock. Mrs. Fred C- Hardy, president elect, will be in charge. Miss Sullivan, of the State De partment of Hygiene, of Trenton, will speak. Dr. Joseph H. Marcus, specialist of Atlantic City, will also speak. The meeting is an open one, and it is hoped that many mothers will be present. -- TREE PLANTING DRIVE GAINS IN NEW JERSEY New Jersey landowners planted more than 1,000,000 tree seedlings of pine, spruce and fur in reforest ing about 1,100 acres of idle and unproductive land last Spring. This is a gain of 700,000 seedlings over 1923, the first year of distri bution, C. P. Wilbeg, State Forester says. -- PLAN SHORE LABOR BANK Unions to Control Stock; John Burke Elected President. Atlantic City is to have the first labor bank in South Jersey. John Ilurke, president of .the Atlantic County Building Trades Council, has been elected'president; Edward McCoy, business agent for the painters, secretary, and William C. O'Neil, representing the plumtiers, t reasurer. The board of directors will include men selected from all other crafts. There are 10,000 unionists in Atlantic county and a survey made by those promoting the Institution showed sufficient sentiment to war rant founding of the bank, they report. Outside capital will be in vited to loin, but the majority of stock will be retained by the unions. -- —Perhaps the reason widows find It so easy to marry again is because dead men tell no tales NORTH FI ELD’S ADMINIS TRATION CANDIDATES. For Mayor—William 15. Stokes. For Councilman-at-Large—Vic tor R. Keller. For Councilman, First Ward— Asa Wells. For Councilman, Second Ward— TUeodore Smith. For Overseer ot the Poor—Vic toria' Ritter. PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE NINE WINS GAME West Side Giants Defeated In Close Contest, Score 7-6. The Northfield Progressive League ' baseball team added another victory to their list when they defeated the West Side Giants ’in a hotly contested game at the Mill road ball grounds Saturday, score of 7 to C Both sides played a very good game, but the Progressives made their hits count. C. Adams hit in the last half of the ninth inning won the game when M. Price scored the winning run C. Bayley pitched masterly ball. Credit is due H- Ritzlnger, third baseman and M. Price, shortstop, as every ball that came their way was sure out with the exception of one error. The next game will be played Friday evening at the Mill road ball grounds. Ilox score: Northfield Progressive League r h ab R. Sutton, 2nd . 2 4 5 R. Ritzlnger, 3rd . 0 2 4 II. Morton, 1st .0 1 5 M- Price, ss .1 2 4 C. Bakley, p ....0 2 5 C. Adams, c. f.2 1 3 M. Mines, 1. f. 2-3 4 D. Johnson, r- f. 0 0 4 R. Balestrie, c- . 0 1 4 Totals . 7 16 38 West Side Giants r h ab S. Jones, 2nd .2 2 5 S. Walker, s. s . 0 0 5 C. Jones, 1. f. 0 2 5 H. Bryant, 3rd . .0 0 5 II- Price, c . 1 2 4 J. Hannah, 1st . 6 0 3 F. Walker, c. f. 1 2 5 R. Jordan, p. 1 2 3 Powell, r. f- i 1 3 Totals . 6 11 38 Score by innings. W. S- Giants 12011100 0—G N. P. League 12102000 1—7 Base on balls:—Off Bakley, 5; off Jordon, 4 Strike outs:—By Bakley, 4; by Jordon, 2. Two base hits:—Mines. Sacrifice hits:—Bakley, Adams, Powell. ENTERTAINS CLUB Art Fudem Host to Vagabond Social Members Friday. A meeting of the Vagabond Social club was held at the home of Arthur Fudem, Dolphin avenue and New road, Northfield. Three new members were accepted In the iclub- They are Mae Davis, Allen Stewart, and Lawrence Schoen. Miss Marge Simpson was a guest of the evening. After the order of business the members journeyed to Atlantic City, where they viewed the movie star parade. The next meeting will be held with Art Fudem, of Northfield Those in attendance were: Madeline Fowler, Eleanor Higbee, Dot Bloomenthal, Isabelle Steenson, Kay Barton, Kitty Woolbert, Lila Woolbert, Margie Wertzberger, Henry Schotts, Jack Carr. Foster Maxwell, Harry Rlsley, Frank Ireland, Bill Evans, Harold Fudem, and Art Fudem. ' ENJOY PARTY A number of local folks attended the party given by Mrs. H- Victoria Peck, of Broad street, in honor of the ninteenth birthday of her daughter, Miss Constance Peck/ Friday evening in the Red Men’s hall at Pleasantville. Those from Northfield enjoying the festivities were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lucas, Miss Elsie Lucas, Miss Margaret Wilson, Miss Char lotte Hannum, James English and Nelson Brown. OPEN MEETING PLANNED An open meeting of the Library Association, with Holliday Jackson, principal of the Ventnor schools as speaker, will be held in the City Hall Thursday All members are urgedfc to be present and bring their friends. WHEN VISITING THE COUNTY SEAT Be Sure And BUY YOUR EATS At Hickmans The Court Restaurant Miss Eunice Hickrr 'in, Prop. Opp. County Bldgs. In P. O. Bldg. City of Northfield L ' i MISS MARION tUCTS. Zion Roodj News of Interest Firemen's Meeting. Northfield Volunteer Fire Com pany will hold a meeting at City Hall next Monday night, June 27; This meeting is to take the place of one postponed from June 13. PERSONALS Miss Helen Baker, of . Salem, is the guest of Miss Elizabeth .Her rick, of Mill road for a few days. Miss Baker and Miss Herrick were1 chums at West Chester Normal. Miss Florence Hardy, of Rose dale avenue, Tudor Terrace, is en tertaining Miss Ann Gaglio, of Mar gate City. Miss^ Hardy is one of the graduates from the Northfield schools wlio received her diploma last evening at the County Com-'1 mencement exercises held in the Pleasantville High School. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lucas,of First ancF Roosevelt aves. and Mrs. Wallace Roat, or Jackson ave. mo tored, to Philadelphia Saturday. Mrs. Roat remained over the week end. Mrs. Helen Gale, of Jackson ave. had as her Saturday visitors Mr. and Mrs. Messec, of Atlantic City, and Mrs. Mary Ann Murphy. The Civic Club has posponed its regular meeting until June 28, be cause of Primary Election today. Mr. and Mrs. William Truex, of Roosevelt ave. entertained over the ^weekend Mr. and Mrs. William Sisler and son Billy, of Collings wood, and Miss Esther Parker, of Williamsport, Pa. Mr. ajjjd Mrs. L. J. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. William Truex, of Roosevelt ave. motored to Vineland Sunday. Mrs. Martilla Ketchurn, of Mt. Vernon' ave. and Shore Road, has leased her bungalow for the sum mer season to H. Wellington Wood, of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have been summer residents or Northfield for many years. Mrs. Ketelium, who is a teacher in the Ocean City public schools and an instructor in basket weaving for the playground course of Atlantic City schools, has left for Tampa, Florida, where she will spend a part of her vacation wTith her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ketchurn. George Banning, of New Road and Northfield ave. is laid up with a sprained ankle. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Bradley, of Zion Road attended the gradm YARD GOODS STORE 18 S. ILLINOIS A VE. Atlantic City BEGS TO ANNOUNCE Owing to the robbery in Our Branch Store at 112 North Main Street PLEASANTVILLE The— Yard Goods Store will ncc'essarily'be DISCONTINUED We request Our Custom ers to Visit Our Main Store 18 South Illinois Aye. Atlantic City 1 where the same prevailing service and satisfaction will be assured. YARD GOODS STORE 18 S. Illinois Avenue. ation exercises of the Pleasantville Grammar Schools Wednesday night in the auditorium’ of the Pleasaut vilie High School., Their grand daughter, Miss Etlielyn Swain, was one of tile graduates. She also re ceived a certificate of honor for attendance and punctuality during the school year. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stout, of Zion: Hoad accompanied by their son PJoward, and grandson Morton Stout of Shore Hoad and Zion Road motored to Pennsylvania Saturday, spending lhet weekend at Stelnburg, the birth place of Hrs. Henry Stout and Henry Stout, also visiting rela tives in Qualcertown and vicinities.. They found many changes in their ^former homes. Francis Meredith, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Meredith, of Mt. Ver non ave.,went to the Atlantic City Hospital yesterday for a slight operation. He will have his tonsils removed and will remain in the hospital a few days lor observation. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Davis,of Nortld field ave. entertained over Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Willard, of Newark. Miss Elsie Higbee, of New Hoad, after a long illness, is able to be out again. Mrs. Louis Pappas, of New Road lias been ill for several days. Rev. Duane Wevill, of Newark will be the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Wm. Relyea, of Mt. Vunion ave. for a lew days this week. Edward Cuion, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, spent' a few days with his parents. Dr. and Mrs-Edward GuVu. cf Shore Road, before leaving for Sioux Cty, ^ Iowa, whpre he will spend the sum mer. Miss Celeste Burkard, of,“The Maples,’* recently entertained in honor of Miss Ruth Babcock, who will sail for Europe Thursday. Her guests wrere: Miss Ruth Babcock, , ? Miss Ruth Gossler, Miss Anna Ba der, Mrs. Charles Roberts, Miss Ruth Bader, Miss Marion Burkard, Miss Ruth Pillion, Mrs. Phillis Ross.^Miss Thelma Mayo and Miss Florence Farrell. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Price were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Robinson, of Y Bargaintown. i William F. Scilly, of Riverside, ;Y. ' was the guest of liis sister, Mrs. A. M. Dick, of Zion Road Sunday. Mrs. William I*. Scilly and daughter Edna, who had11*been visiting Mrs. Dick for a week, accompanied him home. The next meeting of the Junior Civic Club will be held at the home i* of Marie Smith, First and Davis aves., Thursday. All members are requested to be present at this • meeting and to bring all donations that are not perishable for the bazaar that is to be held June 25 at Shore Road and Mt. Vernon ave; -_<e*e> It it not difficult for a young man to earn a good living if he has a rich dad. "v STUDEBARE R c*3<Ff3c't35:?3c*35SF3G:+3c*35:?3G:53c:f3c:?3c'53MS^3^S Give it an hour to prove ~~ , its superiorities and it will give you years of proof of its capabilities. -» The Studebaker Custom Sedan has speed enough for the fastest com- -it , pany—power enough for the steep- * est hills—and value made possible , only by Studebaker One-Profit facilities. $100worlhofextraequip ment at no extra cost. I STUDEBAKER * CUSTOM SEDAN i $1335 f.o.b. factory, with $100 worth of extra % equipment at no extra coat. Other Studem baker and Erskine models $945 to $2495. Mathis Motor Company Cleasantville USED CAR Exchange — BOULEVARD & TOULON AVE. (FOX TRACT) s Phone 1120' . “BOB” MILLER, Mgr. THIS^IS^SIUDEBAKER^YEAR INVESTIGATE THE Gas Refrigerator ITS WONDERFUL ‘ SPECIAL OFFER—10 DAYS ONLY Noise less Vibra- j tionless! No , I Moving Parts Automa tically Control led y It will bo to your beat interest to Investigate this unusual offer If you are Interested in automatic refrigeration. The operation Is alm ple, safe, silent anj economical. DISPLAYED AN'iJ DEMONSTRATED on Our Showroom Floor. come /;; Am) let us tell, you about in COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Atlantic City Gas Company P1££E 7 W. Washington Ave.p"£SE PLBASANTYILLE, N. J.