1

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1942

dxvt frhtr im>

Qlapp ®ag g’tar anU Waa^ publismcd Every Thursday, at tw* Star and Wav* Buildin*

•i perry »tr**t. cap* may. n. x

THE ALBERT HAND COMPANY. Incorporate. P. MERVYN KENT, Editor PAUL SNYDER, Manao*R

SUBSCRIPTION-. PRICE $1-50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE

rHI* PAPER IS ENTERED AT THE POST OPPICK AT CAP* MAY. N. J AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES: AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION ESS WEST THIRTY-NINTH STREET. NEW YORK. N. Y.

fioom J’D’t QmphovBjmnL Last week’s test blackout was rated as 98 per cent perfect in Cape May, according to local defense council authonties, but on the whole, the test showed several weak points in the system which must be reeled before’ tfcc civilian defense set-up functions satisfactorily. Difficulty in getting signals through properly was one of the most glaring faults uncovered by the test. Ocean City, as one example, had a blackout which lasted 39 minutes longer than the rest of the area because of a mix-up in getting the all-clear signal through. Locally, the most flagrant violations were lights left burning in houses after residcnU of the places had gone out Several instances of this were reported to the defense council, despite repeated warnings which have been issued against such practices. Another serious violation of the blackout rules was smoking. In many areas, the glow of cigars, cigarcts and pipes pierced the blackness. The New Jersey blackout rules were promulgated after careful consideration. Strict compliance with them will result in perfection, and in a business as deadly as modern war, perfection is essential for the pro-

tection of life and property.

Violations arc in most cases no fault of the civilian defense workers, who have done and are doing yeoman service. They arc caused cither by willful neglect or unthinking disregard for the rules of safety. As we see it* there are two ways of overcoming such violatii One is by clamping down on violators, fining them if need be to set example and to let the public know that the rules must be obeyed. The other remedy is by having inor$ frequent tests. The tests should also be really surprise tests as they are supposed t to be most effective. . In nearly all alarm tests we have had to date information has leaked out from somewhere, and the clement of surprise has been almost universally absenL / Until these things are done, and enough blackout run to acquaint the public fully with their responsibilities the goal of

perfection will not be reached.

JirU Jhs gap With S&uxfL Preparations (or a junk rally as the climaa o( Cape May's strap salvage campaign arc being made by the local committee headed by Charles A. Swaid, Jr. The jonk rally will be held between September

19 and 26, according to present plans.

During the week of the rally one or more collection centei

established in some centrally located part of

may take all kinds of scrap materials which they desire to contribute to the salvage drive. When sufficient scrap has been accumulated, it will be shipped to the central collection point for this area, and from there will go to the smelting furnaces and factories for conversion into bombs, guns, shells, tanks and other implements of war. Similar drives have been and arc being conducted throughout the country, with surprising success. It is amazing to discover the amount of scrap material that can be accumulated by the average family in a

comparatively short time.

If it weren't for the nation's dire need of scrap for the war effort, millions of tons of this useless junk would probably continue to he in basements, attics, garages and other storage spaces of the homes of America, taking up valuable space and doing ho one any good. ’ Realizing that such individual accumulations of junk represent a staggering total, the government has appealed for donations of scrap to aid it in the prosecution of the war, to give our fighting men the tools they need to do the job they have set out to do. Cape May, like every other community, has tons of scrap . . . Old iron, steel, brass, copper, rubber, rags, paper are all classed as salvage materials. There is a real use for every one of them in the war effort. Every family in Cape May undoubtedly has some scrap material stored-away. With all of this donated to the salvage campaign, this community should be able to add its share of material with which to bombard Herr Hitler, 11 Duce and Hirohlto. Location and other details of the local salvage drive will be an nounced as boon as they have been definitely arranged. The Cape May savage campaign will be carried on from September 19-26. At tha. time, it is your patriotic duty to contribute M.much waste material as possible to the community scrap pile. In the meantime, however, you have several weeks to scout around your home to search your basement and attic, your garage and your closets for old. discarded junk that will never bd used by you or your family, but which catrbe used to good advantage by Uncle Sam. Othek.cotnmunities have outdone themselves to provide scrap to help defeat the Jap. It is a challenge which Cape May should accept and meet with every pound of scrap material available.

aCutisAA Jo Jhstfcdihfi... WATERWAYS VALUABLE To the Editor: The -article, “Start Dredging Operations For Canal Project”, in your July 30th issue, has come to our notice. We hope that you will consider the following waterway facts interesting to your readers. Now, when the fate of the democratic world depends largely upon American help, supplies and materials, how desperate the situation would be but for the nation’s waterways. In such event, there could be no navy yards nor shipyards; no battleships, submarines or destroyers; no merchant vessels, car-floats or lighters. The cost of transporting over 90 per cent of thb nation’s tremendous quantity of iron ore would be multiplied again and again. The oceans, the Great Lakes, the Gulf of Mexico, the great river systems-would all be useless but for the connecting links to the land through improved waterways. Yet, even at this solemn moment— incredible as it seems— selfish and sectional interests and the uninformed combat and criticize expansion and improvement of the nation’s unparalleled waterways. In peacetime, transportation — water, rail, truck—is the lifeblood of the nation. In wartime, it is that and more; it is the material implement to which democracy will owe most when it emerges triumphant over the predatory hordes now plundering the civilized peoples of the earth. Striking events are making manifest the real value of the inland waterway system. The proposed New Jersey canals will increase this value incalculably. America has the greatest potential inland and intracoastal waterway system on earth; development and expansion are making it a priceless national asset, producing benefits and economies for all the people. Very truly ^ours, S. WILSON RICHARDS, Editor The MARINE NEWS New York, N. .Y.

Hickman attended Cape May High School, where he played basketball, football and baseball, and was employed as a taxi driver at the time of his enlistment.

HAKMFUll HlAlTHFUll Are Your Child’s Ankles "Rolling In"? Edwards CORECTEtD Shoo*

halp children develop shapely feel, rturdy. rtrotghl lege, good podure and better health. If yaw chad'i onidee thaw •Igne of'roffing ln*B.e» pay you to have w check the fit of

ALDiNE SHOE SHOP Pacific at Cedar Ava. Wildwood

Professional Cards

CAMP Scientific Supports The medical protennloa known better than any other how Important every detail ol fittlnr In to the performance of anrElcal support. SEra. Schumann In a camp-trained fitter. SCHUMANN CORSET SHOP 119 W. Wildwood Ave. Wildwood — Key. 4913

ill be

here local residents

Wilson Candidacy Is Given Boost TRENTON — “The people of the United States would benefit mmeasurably” by the election of Gill Robb Wilson, state aviation director and Republican candidate for United States Senator, an authoritative aeronautics magazine published at Washington declared editorially last week. The magazine. "American Aviation". asserted that Wilson's election is desirable because "the nation needs a spokesman who understands the airplane and its social, economic and political role in a turbulent world.” Wilson, the editorial said, “would make a great public servant for New Jersey as well as a great voice of tomorrow for the

DR.S.M. HORNSTINE SURGEON CHIROPODIST 4004 Pacific Avenue ’ lw WILDWOOD, N. J. Key. 4000 Bali 40

Johnson Funeral Home CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE W-—KENNETH MATLACK FUNERAL DIRECTOR BELL PHONE 5-6901 IfEY. 321

Hickman Completes Recruit Training NEWPORT. R. 1.—Harold Hickman, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hickman, of 1200 Lafayette street, Cape May. hah been graduated from the School of the Recruit at the U. S. Naval Training Station here, and is to be assigned to advanced duty upon his return from leave.

Hollingsead Funeral Home 813 WASHINGTON STREET CAPE MAY PHONE KEY. 520 BELL 52 NO CHARGE FOR USE OF FUNERAL HOME

I GOOD I

$how 9a Siwcsiaa^uL Cape May's-fdurth annual art show, in progress at the Casino until August 31,‘ is probably the most successful event of its kind ever held here. With a lArger and more representative exhibition of pictures than ever before, this year's show has drawn large attendances daily since Its opening on August 15. Devoted to water colors'and pastels, the 1942 art show, under the joint sponsorship of the Cityy>f Cape May and the Cape May County Art League, displays the works of a great many artists from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.^ Some of the foremost artists of the two states have pictures in the exhibit, which, according to authorities on art in its various forms* s favorably with the best exhibits of the large eastern cities.

‘ Cape May's aft show has increased in importance each year, and the number of leading artists represented has grown proportionately,' so thatWter only four years, the show has become one of the best along the coast. Well planned features such as the art show do much to keep Cape ‘ MAy 1 ! reputation as a resort for discriminating people as well as providing popular diversion for a sizeable crous-sectioti of summer visitors.

as it is good for youl E Fine Candies are = a health food! =

FAMLETS 313 Washington SL

A.. Gregory Ogden ARCHITECT

CARS MAY. N J

MORGAN HAND CMVIL ENGINEER

T. MILLET HAND COUNSELOR-AT-LAW No. 31 Perry Street

WALTER B. SAVAGE REALTOR Insurance of all Kinds 116 Broadway

SWEDISH MASSAGE BETTY SAVAGE 116 Broadway Keystone 601

Cburcb Notices

Cape Islanb ISaptlst Cburcb Corner of Gnerney Street and Columbia Arenae. RET. ROBERT D. CARRIN SUNDAY. AUGUST SO Bible School 10:00 A. M. Morning Worship 1LA.M. Sermon: “What % Christian?” Evening Worship 7:45 P.M. Sermon: “A Service Man’s Armor." Soloist—Miss Dorothy Talbot, Soprano, of Philadelphia.

4-0 HIALEAH RESTAURANT

PHILADELPHIA

CAMDEN By Bus

BUSES LEAVE CAPE MAY WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAY 6.46 A. M. 4.40 P. M.

8.20 A. M. 10.26 A. M. 1.20 P. M. 2.40 P. M. 4.26 P. M.

8.40 A. M. 10.40 A. M. 12.40 P. M. 1.20 P. M. 2.40 P. M. 4.40 P. M. 6.40 P. M.

6.20 P. M. 6.40 P. M. 8.26 P. M. 8.40 P. M. 10.40 P. M.

8.40 P. M. 9.50 P. M. 10.40 P. M. 12.00 W4. 12.05 A. M. 2.00 A. M. 2.06 A. M.

Bute* leave far Stone Harbor, Avalon, Ocean City and Atlantic City 8.40 A. M. 4.40 P. M. •10.40 A.M. 6.40 P.M. •12.40 P.M. 8.40 P.M. •2.40 P.M. 12.05 A. M. ■Denotes Connections For Nov York TERMINALS: P, R. S. L STATION Washington and Ocean Avenuts PHONE: Bell 218-J or Keystona 411 TERMINAL RESTAURANT 600 Washington Stroet PHONE KEYSTONE 1070

PVBLICQBSSEKyiCE

lev . ^666 ^UQUUTMiro. saws, mom mow

SHIP VIA CAPE MAY TRANSFEfrl BE SAFE (baity SsJwks PE MA' SIS DEC/ Phones Key. 9946-5111 Phone Key. 3520 Lombard 1670 ALL GOODS INSURED'

Quality Laundry Work Excellent Service

We maintain hlgaeot standards of tin most eooaomlea. _ TROY LAUNDRY

| “If We Satisfy You, Tell Your Friends, If Not Tell Us” ROBINSON’S EXPRESS 1223 Washington Strkkt. Cap* May, N. J.

= Keystone Phon* 9480

Bell 44a

= DAILY TRIPS: Philadelphia. Wildwood and Cap* May i PHILADELPHIA OFFICES: 54 North Front Strkkt Belli Mar. 9386 Keystone Main 7657 GOODS DEUVERED SAME DAY

NEW EBBITT HOTEL 150 ROOMS IOth ft H Sts . N. W. In the Businks* Diethict WASHINGTON, D. C. EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATIONS AT MODERATE RATES RATES: Single $2.00 up - Double $3.50 up Special Rates for Family Groups or Lars* Fartiks Friendly Atmosphere Fine Food STRICTLY TEMPERANCE HOTEL GEORGE C. CLARKE, Ownership Operation

J. S. GARRISON WATCHMAKER and JEWELER

CAPE MAY CITY

Old Gold. Silver anp Diamond:

SCHUMANN CORSET SHOP ONLY EXCLUSIVE CORSET SHOP IN CAPE MAY COUNTY Complete Stock on Hand of Gossard--Rengo--Arti8t Model American Lady--Camp Surgical Supports To'Size 50 In mock Have your fignre fitted by an expert at no additional cost Doctors’ prescriptions filled on snrclcal belts, no W. Wlldvood Ave- Wildwood Open Evenings Hsy. 4913

POINTS TO WATCH HOME

Cooperate with Uncle Sam in saving heating fuel this winter, and at the same time save dollars for yourself in heating costs, by preparing lor winter now. Regardless of what type of heat you use—insulation, storm sash, weather stripping, and minor adjustments in your heating philosophy can save you fuel and real money. © If you have open fireplaces be zure that they are dampered. and that damper is closed when not in use. Open fireplaces can he big heat wasters. (T) Insulate side walls to prevent heat loss which takes place by the transfer of heat from inner walls to outer walls. Don't try to heat all outdoors. (3) Siorm windows are not expensive, and will create a dead air space between inner and outer windows, thus acting as an insulator. Weather stripping will also do wonders in cutting down drafts and heat leakage. (T) Storm doors prevent an outward rush of warm air when the Inner doors are opened, and also create a dead air space which acts as an insulator. ® Roof insulation is one of the most important points to consider. Warm air. continually rising, finds its way to the attic and root Proper insulation prevents this type of waste. Consult your dealer or contractor, and get an estimate on the cost of this work, which can be financed through an F. H. A. Modernization loan at your bank, if you wish. If you heat with gas write our house healing department Anbury Parkr N«J. and we will be glad to give you an estimate of the money you save in heating costs. JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO.