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CAft MAY rOUlfTY TIKES. FRIDAY. JULY 8. 1927.

Vildwood Has

Its Troubles

With Bathers lany Think Bathing Suits Are Intended For Shop-

ping Costumes

Mr. uml Sirs. A. Plummer ami children bare leased Uu Kell y-«ot Us^ in Pine Avenue, for the month of July ThU U the first vi».t to Wildsood of Mr*. Plummer. s'bo had prctioaUy none to I Atlantic ' 'Ity for vacation days.

iremen’s Day Saturday

The 1 • ire ridiculous eeerr day. Not ilrfied with her domain on the ,,b. she parade* the atveeta. ler* about the stores and trrsr.am at the postoffV-e in alter

sdrvous wheresoever go. sad focgeU everything else, spite of tte fact that, beyond , boundary lines of the beach aal. she Is out of order on the reels of the cfty. unless dressed Mayor Sofroney. of Sea Isle City, taped It a pn>t.l*m shea the people of that beautiful little <ity

i ' ,r ‘- Henry t Chalmers and daughter. Mias Gertrude Chalmers, return.d from a splendid trip to Washington and points south, on Friday, accompanied by Miss Mar- 1 garet Scbnufield. who has beenjier

la the Croat.

ph R Bennett and family., of Norm Philadeiphla. motored to this resort Friday evening, taking

the Waldman

East Young Avcnui

and Mrs. WTIlla n Haas, c Phlladelpbia. are the holiday guesl, of Mr and Mrs. George Taylor. In the Clayton Apartments The Jackann Drug Company has installed an attractive electric sign at the corner of their building. Pacific Avenue at Oak. f'oder w city ordinance controlling electric signs upon buildings, they not only help to beauUfr the city. at once beneficial to the

9 uses them.

ride the «ucstiOB i

for

all the other mayor* erf all the Other seashore places wherever the bather is a visitor less she can decide for herself U> ',-ess properly on the public high way*, then. It la. in teinna* tc womankind, that the mayors shall be her Judge. roatrolling off the restricting certain mode* of attire oo the public highways to the resort cities.

fact. It Is dne I that, aa ever ala gaa. woman is i

this time II r

when

nplain as a matter herself to i • the world */ee leader of all

It is the man who respects bet law To autt her moods, the manu (aiturer makes the bathing suit shorter and shorter In spite of It. she finds material left to roll the edges Accordingly, woman seta the dictates of fashion and men follow in her footsteps every time The men have nothing to do Silth It The matter of decent bathing sulu belongs to womankind, sad the men will always respect her 8«a late OMy doesn't ask for more than la hers by right, where the taws

tarttad constructive rrlttrUun that l« worthy of carrying farthei Then is prevalent a sense of sympathetic understanding which should become contagious with the mayors of all seashore cities, and they should cause more rigid enforce meat of the regulations

topping with Mrs

July S will be firemens' day In Wildwood. Visiting fire companies from all part* of the State are eipeclcd to contribute a large

e In the day's celebration,

which, as on previous occasions. include a mammoth street. parade. Not only will July 9 be! firemans' day, we might do well j add. “boys' day" a* nothing else j under the sun so much attracts j

the boy as a fire engine.

The magntflorttt electric sign dts- j played upon toe new auditorium the Boardwalk, at Cedar Ave- 1 nue. announces the opening of the;

i addition to Hunt's Incorpor-

ated Theatres. It Is the only one of Its kind here, and equals in

and splendor 'hose typer

electrifying the .“'anley houses throughout the country. The sign was one of the outstanding features included In the opening program of events staged by the merchants

rP> of Wildwood for It* thousands of holiday visitor*.

There were more absolute strangers vlsltiug Wildwood over the Fourth of July heiiday* than ever brfore It Is reported ’hat the rail roads carried more passengers to Wildwood, than to any, other of the reaort cities. There; was an endless stream of auto- j mobiles over the seashore road.j and all roads leading to th> main, highways, beginning as early os.

Friday morning. So heavy the traffic that residents of section selecting the pleaaan

terooon of Saturday for a drivel through the connVry. were obliged to*turn hack rather than to en-i counter the Jam of car* using j the two roads leading Into the cHy Both railroad* had prepared for the heavy trlffic and met the demand. Trains carrying their full quota, were filled

to capacity on every trip, and 1 there s, emed to be no let up either night or day. Last year's record was smashed to pieces. There never were such crowds in Wihtwood befot. The beach from end to end was on.- mam of moving, laughing, happy Joy ridden people. In bathing togs, sauntering along, the beach, or lounging together with their famllites. the men. offj on a prolonged holiday, had th, um. of theft live*. The weather man was kind and nature was at It* best throughout. The Beach Patrol was busy keeping eyes on the bmhers. who would venture too far. as the surf was very calm permitting the ewipimer a treacherous dare beyond the con-1 fine* of the waves. No accidents'

were reported.

imusements were taxed I beyond capacity for two days.: Line Upon line of persons awaited his or her turn to ride In the boats or over the coaster. Sev-' era! candy merchants ran out of! stock and th.- froaen custard man was obliged to pul on extra help to feed the machine, no fast and turious was the constant de-j tnand that the custard was sold out before the machine could freeze enough to go the rounds.! Every atrret leading to the] B.mrdwalk was lined solidly wl'h ] cars, making traffic very dangeroils. The condition la one for th.City Commissioners to combat In event of a second occurrence, as many accidents were narrowly averfed. Parking along both •ides of the street during the hrovy hours of traffic, must he elLminaied for the proper pro-

tection to life.

It Is definitely known that hundreds of new friends found their way to Wildwood this year. On their first visit to thU resort. It is reported that reservations hav., been made for a return I'.p later in the summer. The beach and Boardwalk received much c.inmendable mention by tb.iee who had never been her.before. The new addition to the &.at.iwalk !n the Third Ward, was well patronised all of the three days and evenings. Notwithstanding. there are no stores to grace Its westerly approaches, it is a restful place, and invites th- protnenader who llkce |u peaceful environment. The family of Mr. Albert A. Uce<h. will occupy the McNVrny apart menu. In Maple Avenue, for July. Br. Beech la a n..«nt>er of Philadelphia Police D-part-lighted cigarette thrown carejeaaly near a gawllne lank, nearly caused a conflagration In Pyoti Garage Monday after-

noon. By quick action with the 1 chemical the Hamer were extinguished before *.he arrival of

the fire engines.

The Jetty at toot of Montgomery Avenue, c-rvfw a two-fold purpose. As the tide comes in the young people have a glorious time diving Into the wove* flout th end of the Jetty and swimming with them to above.

I™ I

hance the beauty of th.

old Klizabethian architecture, the city of Wildwood is making additional improvement* upon the buildings used by the W»ter Department. at the northwest corner of Pine at Holly Beach and Maple Avenues. Improved alde-

and three electric light

standards, each with double arm

globular lamps have been stalled this week, which. »

completed, will mewn much to

these otherwise dark corner*.

Birthday Surprise

A pleasant afternoon am* rpen’ with Mrs. William Coverdale. 206 Went Pine Avenue. Friday when a number or ladins. lodge mates friend* gave their hoateea surprise In honor of her birth 1 day Mrs Coverdale Is an 1 member of the Daugh ] America Council, of Mill here she formerly resided 1 M was from this section that most of the guests came. Joining with those from here and members of Holly Council. After a sightseeing trip on the Board walk, the ladles presented their' friend with a magnificent leather handbag. A -umptuoua aupp. r was spread. Including ice cream and cake. At an early hour the ladles departed for their home via . after a tmoit enjoyable time. Mayor Culver on Sick list The affair* at Wildwood City Hall were for the third time eztremely quiet owing to the absence of Mayor Oulv-r. The regular weekly businnw .-ssion of the Comm Iasi oners was held aa usual Tuesday afternoon. Commissioners Carl and Taylor were present with City Bollcfcor Hand in the Mayors chair. There was no urgent businro* on hand to transact and for the first time In manj weeks there was no repreaentation from the Third Ward Citizen's League. Clerk Hell read the monthly report* of the various city departments after which the me-iing adjourned.

dred tree seats, a general ad-1 mission of ten cents should be asked, which In the long run ill work more aatirfaciortly and should be the means of drawing bigger houses. Children without guardians should not be admitted. Few people Will miss th-

and become regular

patrons night when there change In price. It 1* claimed that 25 cents Is too high an,

above the average.

There Is a patch In the road below o.vk Avenue, that has bi-en overlooked by the workmen on ibe job for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at the time the westerly side of Holly Beach and Oak Avenues were under repairs. Whether or not It la to he done. • dally queries by motoriota. suffering a shock when the le is driving, bounces over the dc»p rut In the asphalt. Nor did ibey cut down the weed* on the two adjoining lot* running patailel with Ibe Hacks along Holly Beach Aveaue. Aa overgrown Km* of this type are QWMIUIIO breeder*. H Is expected that the prop-r author:)!"* of the company will attend to this one very important matter. The bit of plaza off-ettlng the main pas-

acclaimed him when he arrived! the Wildwood City and Wild-! Hand. Wildwood share.! fourth

here w ith hi* distinguish-,1 on-j nemble of artist musicians. Mem-1 hers of the music committee of I the Wildwood Chamber of Commerce met ’Mem at the Reading Station, where informal reception and i,..-pliable greetings

vay style.

ith the

likes to

- and chata about him.

Music master and •' the most genial]

sort. Good laugh with i merrily with

«hi,l always to meet those equally as euxicu* to meet him. In the auditorium it was truly; a Conway night, f..; among the ( vast audi-nce, ,h,,,, many! loyal friend* of Conway music. 1 The applause which greeted the band lewder upon hi« first Introduutlon was evlderced of (Jia. ! Before Opening ihe program : Conway imrodured th.- players pararely. calling each man by

name, who tlnued appla

e and smiling fi

•cable

l VMl.

ilcb Sd-

nue. ha* been very

mired, as the bulk of tourist* de- 1

train at thi* point. Conway and Hi* Band

Omway and hi* band, officially _ •qs'led the new Convention Hall.j the Boardwalk. July 2. accord-1 Inc to schedule. All Wildwood'

elec-:

tion*. comprisou those old-time familiar airs made up the introductory progtam. and as usual, the generous Conway encore*, each one ktrller than the )a»t. were hugely enjoyed. Two maenlficient baskets of flowers were presented to the band master during the program. The Convention Hall, except for a few finishing touches, was complete and ready lor the upenilght on July I. when a major benefit vaudeville perforniataged. featuring both

: Wildwood Golfers Won

Special Tournament

Gus Hell, Wildwood City Clerk. id Marsh Balnbridgo. secretary

th- Chamber of Con/mere-,

won the special two-ball fourmine handicap tournament ait the Wildwood Golf Club Saturday, turning In a best ball of 81. with a handicap of IT. for a nol

count of 66.

Hell idiot a medal of 88. depite the fact he plays the game on crutches, due to an Injured foot. Flaying oil his shots with Irons. Hell always was straight down the fairway. ills gross, was only one stroke high-r than that of Bain bridge, who shot an

87.

Henry Rockwell and William Shaip. of Fort Norris, finished In the runner-up position with a bust ball of 90 and a net irf 67. Fred G. KreUzcr. Jr., of Aronlmlnk. and John M. Canfield, another Philadelphia. land-d In third place with a not of 69. William Hunt and Jonathan

net of 70.

George llamberg, Philadelphia, and Warren Runyon, Wildwood Orewt. were fifth with 7L

At Thf Box Office "Well. I finally got Into the

movie*."

You really did; And howf “Oh. I paid the usual fifty

centA“

don't know what we are coming to. ' responded the gutoks he drove up to the edge cliff.

‘‘What shall I falling tn love?"

•Try pt Icing apartment

a£A=

6 6 6 la a prescription for Cold*. Grippe, Hi. Dengue, Bilions Fever and Malaria. It kills the germs.

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CAMDEN, N. J.

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Interior Decoration.

Estimates also furnished on Awnings, Summer Draperies and

Floor Coverings.

Are You Merely Hoping that, should you die tomorrow. your family would have nifhtient income to live comfortably) Or Do You

K

low/

Yoa the* .he.

Samuel Schellenger

What About the Other Fellow, Mr. Car Owner? If. through a defect in your car or a tire—or a momentary lapse of vigilance while driving —you should cause a crash that permanently crippled a man or woman. have you Liability Insurance enough to adequately take care of your victim? Every automobile own sr, for hii or her own sake and the sake of possible victims, should have a Large Amount j of Liabi'ity Insurance | —not just a few thou- j sand dollars worth, but j enough to meet the 1 damages of an accident j in which several per sons are jured. How much are you |

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Reg. 33c ASCO Royal Anne Cherries 0

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ASCO Oslif. Peaches bl Del Monte Calif. Peaches b ASCO Sugar Corn ! Hom-de-Lite Mayonnaise ASCO Sandwich Spread ASCO Beans with Pork Campbells' Beans with Pork

ASCO Guigcr Ale

Schmidt's Cereal Beverage Crisco r »

P. & G. Naptha Soap

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_ i*r 23c can* BSc

: can* 23c

bot 10t beta 25c 25c. 73c

R a!co c Chili Sauce Sunrise Tomato Catsnp

t c*k** 15c 22c]

Reg. 9c DUZ 2 pkgs 15c R.-C 23r Size 19 c pkx Introducing! Bean-Hole Beans -14 c :-23 c Really appetlsinK - a lavo* you never thought maaible in Baked Bean*.

A sco Best Whole Rice th pkg 11c

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Bread of this Quality and Purity at such a low price is another advantage of shopping the ASCO Way Victor Bread gj.

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wrapped loaf 9c

Delicious Served Hot or Iced! asco Coffee 11 35c

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ASCO Catsup 2 25c

Sanrise Tomato Catsup