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f Dr. Thomas Kelly and his family, of Llajrerch, Pa., spent the weekend in Cape May. George Doyle, of Philadelphia, a regular summer resident, was among the weekend visitors to this resort. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young, of Philadelphia, were weekend guests of Mrs. Young’s mother, Mrs. Laura Harris, at Cliveden Cottage, her summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Weaver, of Philadelphia, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cossaboon. Mr. and Mrs. William Sharratt, Jr. returned to Cape May on Friday after enjoying a two weeks' honeymoon in Dallas, Texas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sharratt,

Sr.

Mr.,and Mrs. James Stites have been spending several days here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Herbert Heston, Jr.. Ardmore, Pa., has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Moodie for several days. Mrs. Heston and her family will come to Cape May at an early date to occupy their Columbia avenue cottage. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Whiting, of Buffalo, N. Y., have been enjoying an early vacation in Cape May. The Whitings are regular summer visitors here, spending each season at the ' Lafayette Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brooks and their son, of Pitman, were weekend guests of the former's ■ mother, Mrs. Frances R. Brooks. Miss Mary Rice spent the weekend at her apartment or Washington street. Mrs. Grace Hamburg is enjoying a visit in Germantown, Pa. with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Endy. Mrs. George William Koenig, of Denton, Md., is spending a month in Cape May where she has come to join her husband who is attached to the U. S. Naval base. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hartman, of Philadelphia, are occupying their Benton avenue cot-

the weekend in New York City as the guest of her fiance, Eugene Sturtevand, and her brother, Christian Krula, of the U. S. Coast Guard. Mrs. Maude Mitchell spent part of the week in Philadelphia. Mrs. Henri Borbach, Sr., of Philadelphia, has come to Cape May for the summer. Mrs. Joseph Stites has been entertaining her cousin, Mrs. Eva

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some time. Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Knieriemann, with their son and daughter of Philadelphia, are spending an early summer vacation at their Hughes street cottage. Donald Miller and Miss Dorot>y Tobias, of Reading, Pa., were weekend guests of the former’s grandmother, Mrs. Louette Mil- ’ r, at her Benton avenue home. Miss Mary Lou Wilson, a student at the University of Delaware, at Newark, Del., has returned to Cape May to spend the summer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leroy Wilson. She has as her guests for several days her classmates Misses Marjory Greenabaum Mary Anna Kieffer. Miss Elizabeth Kemington, Philadelphia and Cape May, who has been enjoying several days’ stay in Cape May, accompanied by her sister, Miss Helen Remington, left this week for their home in Philadelphia. They have had as their guest while here, Miss Ann Sharp, also of Phila-

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of Bywood, weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Johnson at "Windy Comers”, their home on Beach avenue. Their son, Thomas W. Millet. 3d, is now stationed at Miami Beach, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. John Devine entertained the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nary, of Philadelphia. during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kunz enjoyed the weekend with friends in Rosiyn, Pa. Maestro J. H. Duval, of New York, spent the weekend in Cane May visiting his sister, Mrs. Norris Stanley McDowell.

REV-WILLARD PULLEN Principal speaker at the annual

Galilean service which will be held at Lake Lily, Cape May

Point, on June 28, under the pices of the Young People’s

ganization of the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church. Mr. Pullen

was speaker at the first

the unique services. Adjutant Theodore F. Thompson, director of the Cape May USO Club, will be song leader at the service. It

Cape Visitor In Navy For Second War For the second war-time enlistment, Charles Clark, 3d, of Philadelphia, has enlisted in . the Navy. His first enlistment was at the age of 15 years, find he served in foreign waters during the first World War. He is the son of Charles Clark, 2a, of Philadelphia, a former Cape May resident. Clark will enter the service or Friday. Until recently he was employed as Sergeant of ^Police at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Mr. Clark spent the weekend here with his sister, Mrs. Elmont ' i 'reas.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST By OSCAR WILDK* Tues., June 16 thru Sat., June 20 — Matinee Saturday Evenings:— 83c - 55c - $1.10 Matinees 55c Special rates for enlisted men and young people (’urtiiin at 8:45 Matinee at 2:45

Final Performances of BUTTON BUTTON through Saturday, June 13

By the Observer For the first time this season the Cape Theatre this week presenting ■ a typical American farce-comedy, “Button Button, yrhich opened last evening and will play through Saturday night with a matinee on Saturday. The cast follows: Mrs. Woodhouse, Frederica Going; George, MacGregor Gibb; Maude, Patricia Deering; Josie, Florence McGee; Button, Philip Earle; Emery, John Byers; Rita Weed, Ruth Gregdry; Pnoebe Weed, Ellin Brooke; anc two expressmen played by Joseph Field and T. C. Upham. "Button Button” was originally a very’ successful summer show at Southampton, Long Island, where it was tried out by Potter and Haight. Later it went into New York, where it was produced by the well-known impresario Herman Shumlin. It is a play full oi bright, witty and in many cases screamingly funny lines. Odd situations follow one another •ith rapidity, and the characters _re very varied, but all “whacky” and laugh-provoking. course,' - ?*©- to Philip Earle, as his role Was the longest and most amusing. His "Button” is indeed full of fun for him in the playing and for the audience in watching him. It is a fine characterization, and his points of comedy and plot

well done.

But all parts in this production

is expected that a public address were well carried out, and each system will be installed prior to actor won his laurels partly be-

the service.

USO Cancels Movies For This Week The weekly showing of motion pictures at the Cape May USO Club, scheduled for this evening, has been cancelled for this week, Adjutant Theodore F. Thompson, club director, announced this week. The motion picture projector recently donated to the Cape May Club is undergoing repairs and it will be impossible to show the film scheduled for tonight, he

said.

Thompson called attention to the fact that the regular Saturday evening dance will be held at the club quarters this week with

Five Cape May County 4-H | Culbs an doing their tut by canning produce __ will have better balanced diets this coming winter. Twenty-nine club members I have learned to can vegetables and to make strawberry jam with little sugar. Each member has pledged herself to can 30 jars of fruits and vegetables this sum-

mer.

The clubs' which will carry on the stimmer canning work are the Cheerful Workers Club under

the direction of Miss I" flebach; the Sunshine

der the direction of Mrs. Walter Afflebach,. -both of Cape May Court Howse; the Happy Helpers Club of Avalon under the direction of Mrs. Ada Risley; the Patchworkers Club of Dias Creek under the direction of Mrs. T. H. Douglass; the Octette Club of Ocean View under the direction

of Mrs. Henry Townsend.

Federal Aid Needed By Local Agencies Local governments in New Jersey will not be able to meet defense expenditures without substantial federal aid, according tc the third annual report submitted to Governor Edison and the Legislature by the Local Govemmenl Board of the State Department

of Local Government.

The board’s report pointed out that “the immediate responsibilities for which municipalities must plan are mainly those which involve the location of military

cause the comedy lines are there for each of them. Miss Frederica

Going, in particular, new char- j anc j naV al bases, training camps acter woman at the Cape Thea- J t h e shifting of population to pro tre, was forceful, charming and j are as therefor, water sup amusing. Miss Deering in a dif- health and sanitation^ hous terent characterization. Miss Me-1 i n( , i highways, extra patrolling Gee as the cute little maid _wno an( j means to combat fire and

finally married Button, Miss Brooke very comic and Miss Gregory as an “antique collector” were very much “in the scene”

when they were on stage. The play moved fast under the

direction of Mr. Earle. The set was by Mr. Byers, new juvenile and assistant stage manager, and the lighting was by Mr. Gibb,

who is also stage manager. The fourth production of the

season will be Oscar Wilde’s “Importance /of Being Ernest", which should he an excellent show, as Miss McGee and Mr. Earle in two of the leading roles have

destruction.

an orchestra obtained through the ] played it together in stock. Miss efforts of the local Civilian De- Going has also previously appear-

fense Council.

The Cape May Club this week received a donation of cookies mailed here by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of Dorchester. Prior to gasoline and tire rationing, the Dorchester organization frequently brought cookies to the club for service men. Club officials said the gift was particularly appreciated in view of the rationing of sugar which has decreased the number of cookie donations to the club.

LIST CHEST CLINIC Dr. Max Gross, state clinician, will hold a clinic for chest examination in the old court building, Cape May Court House, Thursday, June 18, from 9 until noon.

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... the part of Lady Bracknell. The play will also mark the reappearance in the company of Jack Lynds, who will be seen as

Canon Chasuble.

The summer schedule at the theatre will go into effect with this presentation, as opening night from now on will be' < Tuesday instead of Wednesday. TO MARK CHILDREN’S DAY The Cold Spring Presbyterian Church will observe Children’s Day on Sunday momini regular service in the cnurch at

10:30.

The evening worship service will be held in the chapel at 7:30 o’clock. Bible school will be held at 2:

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EVENINGS 7 9 MATINEE 2:00

Fri.-Sat., JUNE 12-13 A Ijifr Time of Thrills —In One Mighty Drama! Laurence Olivier Leslie Howard Raymond Massey

‘‘The Invaders"

Sunday, JUNE 14 It’s Strictly For Laughter Folks! Milton Berlc Brenda Joyce * John Shelton Willie Best tm “Whispering Ghosts”