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“Tighten Belts, Cooperate For Victory,” Jackson Pleads In Annual Freeholders’ Message

Calling for continued cooperation of all Cape May Cou— Freeholder Director Percy Jackson in his annual report at the reorganization of the Board of Freeholders Friday reviewed the progress of the county dur-

ing 1941.

“What the year holds in store for us no one knows,” declared Director Jackson. "One thing is certain: business will not be as usual, we are going to have to tighten our belts, we ar e going to work harder, we must all prodace more in the jobs we are doing. We must prepare ourselves for any emergency. Business may not be so good for us. But we will be part of a great people, united in one purpose, with one thought in mind: to gain the inevitable triumph, no matter how long it may take, no matter what

it may cost.

Reviewing the year’s activities,

Jackson said:

"The

the great Republic of the United States of America. This county fa not just the ocean and the farms, the curbstones and the pavements, the highways and the public buildings. It is the breath of life that comes from the men, women and children that live within its bounds. "History tells us that in every war in which the United States has been engaged from 1776 up to date. Cape May County has contributed its share of courage, of men, and of sacrifice. We are now entered into the greatest of all conflicts since the world began, for the preservation of our democratic form of government. "Let us here dedicate ourselves

the

lea,’’ iir. Jackson urged.

“Whatever we may have must

necessity be now placed at

s our fight, we are in it to win,

call on us to help.'

"It fa in this spirit that I ■peak for Cape May County to-

day.

“Events have transpired in such rapid succession since I addressed you one year ago today that anything said or proposed then fa clearly outmoded. "However, Cape May County has gone marching on and a review of some accomplishments during the past year should be encouraging. "During the year 1941 further progress was made in reducing the county indebtedness. The bonded debt of the county was reduced in the amount of $188,500. Due to the cooperation of the township and municipal officials with the county treasurer’s office, county and state taxes for 1941 had been paid almost 100 r er cent, having reached the ighest percentage in many years. “This reflects the excellent improvement in the financial condition of our well-managed townships and municipalities,” Mr. Jackson said. “It is hoped that increased demand on county financial resources, due to defense needs and rising costs, will not upset plans which have been in progress to ' e Cape May County debt free

“With the continued realization

May County gram and in provii tional facilities for our fellow Americans, tbe highway and bridge departments have again gone ’all-out' in providing with the limited funds available, the safest, most efficient highway and bridge facilities possible, for the direct benefit of Cape May County residents and of the traveling public at large. “With the aid of motor vehicle funds and a county budget appropriation, the county highway department has completed the reconstruction of 7.69 miles of the 172 mile county highway system by contract during the year

1941.

'With special emphasis on safety and appearance, the county highway maintenance forces efficiently maintained the vast county highway system, of which 32 miles received surf.-ce treatment of bituminous material during the year. 'Beach Creek Bridge, on the North Wildwood road, was entirely reconstructed by contract. Other important activities of the bridge department included the placing of non-skid surfaces on all bridge abutments and bulkheads throughout the county. “Road safety gates of the pow-er-operated type, have been purchased for installation at Schelleneers Landing drawbridge, and will be in operation in the future,” Jackson reported. The director lauded the parment of Public Buildings for the maintenance of the county buildings, and pointed out that such work is an economy for the people of Cape May County. “The number of inmates at the county farm has been, the highest on record. The number averaged 75 per month during the year. The lowest number in any one month being 69 in January and the highest 78 in June and

August.

“We still have an unsolved problem in this care for the aged.” Jackson continued. “A practical system of old age pension is needed and will undoubtedly come in the future. In the meantime, increased grants by the old age relief board would help reduce the number of inmates at the county farm and thereby reduce maintenance cost to the

county.”

The Director's report also covered activities of the county

ounty government. The munid,al officials of the boroughs, cities and townships of the coun.y have given their full coopt Jon and thus have contributed 10 small measure for the excelent progress the county has nade during the year which has

iust dosed.

"The efficient work of the many employees of the county has made our tasks easier. They will probably be called upon for increased effort this year and w« have confidence that they will respond generously,” the Direc-

tor conduded.

C.A.R. Members Enjoy Party A Christmas party for members of Rebecca Stillwell Society, Children of the American Revolution, was held at the home of the senior president, Mrs. Ralph T. Stevens, in Cape May Tuesday, December 30. At a short business meeting, as voted to pay the annual lembership fee of one dollar ter the Red Cross and to hold a food sale later in the winter for the benefit of the Society’s contribuons to the mountain schools. Joan Blume read a sketch the life of William Patterson, one of the four New Jersey signers of the Constitution. Girl members of the Society were given wool to knit into five inch squares for a Red Cross afghan. Other members who are willing to knit should contact

Mrs. Stevens.

Mrs. Stevens announced a <

test for the best scrapbook the Correst Use of the Flag, sponsored by the State Society and Joan Stevens and Joan Blume volunteered to make scrapbooks. Members were reminded that 1942 dues are now payable and must be in Washington before February 1 if the Society is to have representation at the National Convention in April. All members who have not paid their dues should send them to Mrs. Stevens as soon as possible. Following the meeting, games ere played with Bob Fite and Brannin Douglass as winners. The Christmas tree was hung with gifts and candy canes for the children, the girls receiving perfume and the boys tie clasps and

collar pins. 4

Those present were Joan Blume,

health denartment and the old Joan and Barbara Stevens, Barapv relief board. bara Spencer, Bruce Hand, Robert Commending municipal public-1 Fite, Bob and Bud Swain, Doug- .^ a, t lne . nts * or . work j lass and Jimmie Mean*. Jack

cudee C

in 1941, Jackson said the

ty’s promotional program was

geared to meet the vast increase dav-to-day travel last season. Concluding his report, Director

JacVson said:

“The friendly cooperation of the county press has been most helnful in our publicity efforts obiectively reporting the work of the board to the people *' — county. For this they reour commendation end

thanks.

"There has been a spirit of friendliness and harmony existing between all municipalities and the

Trout. Bud Stevens, Jack Miller

and Brannin Douglass.

PLAN SPECIAL MUSIC Special music in the form of a trumpet solo will be presented at the morning service of the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church on Sunday, the Rev. William Bullock, pastor, announced today. Leonard Richman, a member of the Wildwood High School Band and of the Baptist Church Orchestra, will render a trumpet solo at the morning service, which starts at 10:30 o'clock, Mr. Bui-

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CAMDEN TRUST COMPANY Statement of Condition As at December 31, 1941 RESOURCES Cash and Due from Banks $13,190,034.32 United States Government Obligations (direct or fully guaranteed) ... 14,187,400.00 Other Bonds and Stocks 7,492,241.57 Loans and Discounts 14,543,866.27 Banking Houses and Fixtures 1,877,149.97 Other Real Estate NONE Other Assets - 518,984.82 $51,809,676.95 LIABILITIES Capital: •Preferred Stock (A) $2,066,250.00 Preferred Stock (B) 223,000.00 Common 445,500.00 — 2,734,750.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 872,513.54 Reserves 431,776.77 Demand Deposits . .$29,794,923.66 Savings Deposits . . 17,543,743.08 47,338,666.74 Other LiabiliHes 431,969.90 $51,809,676195 f 4AJ7SC •ko~, £ S»Kt ■ V«J». W OO. Main Office: Broadway at Market Camden, N. J. 1213 Broadway 2614 Federal Street - CAM MAT

State Highway Road Crews On Stand-By Duty State Highway Commiasioi E. Donald Sterner fa organizing the maintenance division of the State Highway Department for “t “all out” effort in the event any emergencies on state lutes and bridges arising from botage or enemy bombings. "With the greatest concentration of the nation's vital defense industries, airplane factories and shipyardv-within our boundaries,” ■aid Comfftlssioner Sterner, "plus the fact that New Jersey fa strategically located between New York and Philadelphia, the two largest cities along the North Atlantic seaboard, we cannbt risk any delays in traffic movement over our state highway system. Planned to minimize transportation delays at any time during the war period, the program mapped out by Commissioner Sternr, in cooperation with State ighway Engineer James Logan nd maintenance Division Superitendent Alex W. Muir, requires among other things the i ity of all maintenance employes for 24 hour duty during emer-

gencies.

Special equipment for the servicing of machines fa now being assembled. An independent power station, in the event the regular electrical service is cut off, is being installed to assure power and light at all times at the emergency haadouarters. Acetylene outfits and power saws, operated by portable air compressors, are being obtained to perform extraordinary duties in the event of curtailment of electricity during “blackouts” and damage to bridges or roads. Five hundred feet of standard bridge timbers will be stored for the purpose of temporarily spanning any stream in the event a bridge is damaged. As a safeguard against ^sabotage, Commissioner Sterner has authorized the installation of lighting underneath various key bridges on the state highway system. This is designed to prevent saboteur* from carrying out their plans of destruction under the cover of darkness. “Our organization will be capable of working day and night continuously to cope with any situation,” said Commissioner Sterner. "There must be no delay in highway transportation

within New Jersey. It* vital

ponance to our national def fa best illustrated by the steady 1 streams of modern roe ‘ ' *

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Furthermore, w* must guar- —‘— the uninterrupted

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* huge fleets of trucks carrying defense materials and finfahM products. These industries and tracks are working on a 24 hour basis. We must ‘keep ’em roll-

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Conservation Work Gains

irge C. Warren, . _ State Fish and Game Commission, in 1932 to improve conditions for licensed sportsmen snd calling for better cover and feeding conditions, eradication of venrun, damming and snapping of trout streams and closer cooperation with farmers and landowners fa nearing completion. In a progress report today, Warren expressed satisfaction with the proficiency of work designed nine years ago to increase wildlife populations and provide adequate hunting and fishing conditions within the state for the enjoyment of hunters and

fishermen.

long range program — considerably in making > Jersey a sportsmen’s paradise, he

declared.

Establishment ox a game management division in the State Fish and Game Department has aided considerably in improving conditions for wildlife within the state, Warren added. In his report. Warren outlined progress of various phases of the four-point program and told of the work being done by the department in each branch of the

activity.

In addition a quail farm, a new _ fish hatchery and an educational E division have been established by £ the .State Fish and Game Com-1 £ mission fin n«r+ nf fhn nn/wmom ”

president of the Protestant Episcopal Hospital of Philadelphia at the December meeting of the

Board of Managers.

. * tr *. E **‘ iT *§S e has been a member of the obard, which contains 24 men, one-vurd of whom are Epfacopal clergymen, for the past

three yeert.

The Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania fa ex officio Presi<i«t of the hospital board. The aettye executive heads of tbe hospital board are the vice president snd the chairman of the execu-

tive committee.

Episcopal Hospital was incorporated in 1851 and fa one of the largest hospitals in Philadelphia. Located on 12 acres of ground at Front and Lehigh

*.000 and the hospital's a*. - CARD OP THANKS WC'wfah to express oar staears thanks to all who in any way rendered service during the illness and death of our husband and father, Robert Turner, and far the many expression* of sympathy. IDA V. TURNER, DAUGHTERS and SONS 1-8-11-3806

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At the dose of business February 28, 1942, the Cape May Branch of Camden Trust Company will be discontinued and all of its business transferred to the Main Office at Camden, New Jersey. The Management makes this announcement with keen regret and only after exhausting every effort to find a satisfactory solution to a perplextng problem. For a number of years the Branch has been operated at a loss and, in addition, it has become increasingly difficult to properly administer a Branch located so far distant from the home office. The splendid cooperation of our Cape May Advisory Committee, the loyal support of the employees and the substantial patronage of the public have led us to carry on to the present. Conferences with our Advisory Committee and with Supervising Banking Authorities have covered a period of many months in an intensive study of the entire situation. However, it has been found impossible to formulate an arrangement which would warrant continuation of the Branch. Reluctantly, therefore, we have reached the conclusion that in the interest of sound business and in fairness to our stockholders the Cape May Branch should be closed. Our Advisory Committee concurs^ with us in this decision. Of course every member of our staff at Cape May will be offered a position at our Main Office. Loans now at Cape May Branch will be transferred to fhe Main Office and after February 28th new applications for loans should be made directly to the Main Office. To our customers at Cape M^y Branch—warm friends would be a better way from our standpoint to describe them-—we express sincere appreciation for the business they have entrusted to us, in many cases for over half a century. It is our earnest hope that we will be privileged to continue to serve them through our Main Office. Representatives from the Main Office will be at the Cape May Branch and will be glad to explain how this can be done by a simple method we have been using for a long time to handle the business of other out-of-town clients.

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