THURSDAY. OCTOBER 15, 1942

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County To Mark 250 Years Of Progress Soon COURT HOUSE — Cape May County Trill be 250 years old on November 12th and, although the present emergency makes it impossible to celebrate the historic evert in the elaborate manner planned a year ago, the various municipalities will be Urged by county officials to observe the day

locally.

In anticipating the anniversary > twelve months ago,' Percy H. Jackson, director of the Board of . Freeholders, and head of the County Department of Publicity, tentatively outlined a week’s program of county-wide parades, pageants and festivals to culminate . in a huge central ielebration

on November 12th.

After Pearl Harbor, however, Mr. Jackson put thoughts of such an extensive program out of mind. “Even without gasoline rationing and the urgent necessity for conserving tires, it would not, in view of the war, be fitting to celebrate the anniversary as originally planned,” he declared. . "But, we in this most favored of all favored American areas should net allow such an historic occasion to pass unnoticed and unsung. I am, therefore,. hoping that in each Cape May'County community some recognition, however brief, be given during the week of November 9th to the founding of what is now -r- as it was in the days when friendly Indians roamed its beaches and woodlands — America’s Vacation-

land.”

The official observance of the 260th anniversary actually began this week, When an historical exhibit of Cape May County was placed on display by Director Jackson in Ocean City. The display Will be shown in Cape May next .week, and a different municipality . each week thereafter up to and probably including the week of November 16th. It depicts;- in novel fashion, scenes of early Cape May County, and ir well worth inspection. Literature on Cape May County is being prepared for distribution in the schools of the county for use on November 12th, Director Jackson stated. County newspapers will also be used to call the event to the attention of all Cape May Countians. One hundred years older than the Constitution of the United States, Cape May County was created by an act of the Assembly adopted November 12th, 1692. It had been named in 1623 by Captain Cornelius Jacobson Mey, who was in charge of three ships for the Dutch West India Company, which had been formed in Holland in 1621. Mey, who was that same year installed as the First Director of the New Netherlands, gave the area his own name while on a voyage of exploration of the Delaware Bay. First settlers in Cape May County were a group of English colonists from New Haven and emigrants from Long Island, who, engaged in the whaling industry, came here in 1638.

Social SnantA Ofjhs Wank MRS. CARRIN FETED Mrs. Robert D. Carrin guest of honor at a farewell party given for her by the members of the Philathea Class of the Cape Island Baptist Sunday School, of which she teacher. The party was held Thursday afternoon in the social hall of the church. Mrs. Carrin was presented with traveling bag as a token of esteem from the class. The presentation was made 'by Mrs. Charles A. Swain, Jr. ■She'received numerous gifts from her friends.

Scrap Harvest Launched In Cape May County Today

Apportion School Funds For Year COURT HOUSE —State school funds for the year beginning July 1 were apportioned to Cape May County's 16 school districts late last week by Daniel J. Ricker, county school superintendent. Under the apportionment, -Cape May schools will receive a total of 19,239.54. A total of $138,033.11 was apportioned by the County School superintendent. A table showing the apportionment of fun^a'to various districts follows: ^ AvaW $ 2,626.05 Canw'May 9,239.54 May Point 1,212.87 ^-aJennia Twp. 12,483.29 r Lower Twp 9,451.60 Middle Township 19,468.08 North Wildwood 6,823.92 Ocean City 17,844.91 Sea Isle City 6,475.23 Stone Harbor 2,703.09 Upper Twp 12,319.14 West' Cape May 4,293.38 West Wildwood 1,444.05 Wildwood .' 17,167.11 Wildwood Crest 3,424.36 Woodbine 4,957.99 Helping Teachers 6,100.00

(Continued from Page One) scrap and take it to the nearest salvage depot on that day. Those unable to haul their r terials to a salvage depot i asked to contact the chairman of their local Salvage Committee, who will have a truck call for it on Tuesday, October 27. In many districts, school pupils will help make the Rally Day a success. Those certified by their teachers as having turned in at least 10 pounds of scrap metal or rubber on October 24 or 26 will receive a Certificate of Cooperation from the county chairman of the Scrap Harvest. Middle Township already has turned about 45 tons of scrap into the war effort. Upper Township has made large collections and Lower Township reports about 20 tons. But in these municipalities, and Dennis Township, the salvage drive has been gradually gaining momentum and, with the cooperation of the farmers, it ia expected to reach its peak during the Scrap Harvest. The minimum goal is pounds per person oh farms and 50 pounds per person on non-farm properties.

City Asks Bids For Razing 3 Houses Cape May’s city commission will take bids on Friday, October 23, for demolition of three cityowned properties, according to an announcement made this. week. Properties involved arc the Graves property at the comer of . Congress and South Lafayette streets, the Wyoming Hotel on South Lafayette street and the Essen property at Jefferson street and Kearney avenue. The city acquired title to the three properties several months ago and following inspections decided that all were beyond repair. Contract for the demolition work will be awarded to the highest bidder, the commission announced, and the contractor will be required to remove the structures and clear the land. The lots on which the buildings are located will be added to the list of city-owned properties for sale for building purposes after the present emergency ban on cjpstruction has been lifted.

MRS. R. D. CARRIN Following a social afternoon refreshments were served to the following who attended: Mrs. Albert Pearce, Mrs. Bessie T. Hazlett, Mrs. Herbert Hebenthal, Mrs. Arthur Cohen, Mrs. Edith Fischler, Mrs. Horace F. Church, Mrs. Walter Church, Mrs. Evan Brown, Mrs. Samuel Elwell, Mrs. S. Irwin Stevens, Mrs. Thomas B. Hughes, Mrs. Lavalette Buck, Mrs. Elizabeth Shields, Mrs. Ella Ludlam, Mrs. Mabel Legates, Mrs. Ida Pearson, Mrs. Charles Perkins, Mrs. Herbert Pharo, Mrs. William H. Stevens, Miss Mattie Weeks, Mrs. Harry Vanzant, Mrs. George Bohm, Mrs. Harrison Shaw, Mrs. Frank Engman, Mrs. William Wright, Mrs. Zonnie Courtledgc, Mrs. Jane Wheeler and Mrs. Charles A. Swain, Jr. HAVE BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. I. J. Pocher was hostess to the members of her Thursday evening bridge club this week at a dinner party at Washington Inn followed by bridge at her South Lafayette street home. The guests included Mrs. George S. Curtis, Mrs. Samuel M. Schellenger, Mrs. Marie T. Nittinger, Mrs. T. Lee Lemmon, Mrs. Charles Swanson, Mrs. Ralph T. Stevens, Mrs. Harry H. Needles, Mrs. William C. Mccray, Mrs. William C. Glass, Mrs. Stephen Doherty and Miss Helen G. Smith. OFFICERS’ CLUB MEETS The Officers' Club of the .Eastn Star met last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Marjorie Repp, who with Mrs. Helen McCullough, was hostess for the evening. The following officers attended: Mrs. Clara Bohm, Mrs. Ruth Moon, J. Richard Moon, Mrs. Marguerite E. Williams, Mrs. Elma Foster, Miss Edith Harris, Miss Marguerite Hutchinson, Mrs. Vesta Olsen, Mrs. Marjorie Repp and Mrs. Helen McCullough. MISS HOLLIDAY HOSTESS Miss Mildred Holliday entertained a number of friends at bridge Tuesday evening at her Jefferson street home. She had ns her guests Miss Marion Fix, Miss Katheryn iStevens, Mrs. Walter Trout, Mrs. Frank Under-' koffler, Mrs. Kenneth Miller, Mrs. | Stewart Sibble and Mrs. Stanley

Schellenger.

CLASS HAS PARTY Members of the Friendly Class of the First Methodist Sunday School were entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Ella Kadel where the regular business meeting v and social hour were enjoyed. Mrs. Mildred Smarkol was assistant hostess. Attending the party were Miss Ella G. Bennett, Mrs. Earl L. Hollingsead, Mrs. Kinzer VanBuskirk, Mrs. Lillie Vanaman, Mrs. Frank Rollins. Mrs. Samuel Perry, Mrs. Paul Matthews, Mrs. Curtis Harris, Miss Sara Dawson, Mrs. Charles Foulke, Mrs. Johl^-Corson, Mrs. Allan Robson, Mrs^Elva Benckert, Mrs. Ethel Weeks and Miss Mary LADIES’ AID MEETS Members of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Cape Island Baptist Church met this week at the home of the President, Miss Jennie Hanes. Many plans for social affairs were planned for the winter

months,

Miss Hanes was assisted by Mrs. Bessie T. Hazlett, Mrs. Albert Pearce and Mrs. Everett J. Jerrell as hostesses. Others attending were ’ Mrs.. Horace F. Church, Mrs. Samuel' Elwell, Mrs. John T. Hewitt, Mrs. Arthur Cohen, Mrs. S. Irwin Stevens, Mrs. Evan Brown, Mrs. Harrison Shaw, Mrs. Thomas B. Hughes, Mrs. Lois Davis, Miss Ida Stevens and Mrs. William H. Stevens.

Staff Assistance Course To Start A training course for staff sistance volunteers will be started during the first week of November by the Cape May County Red Cross Chapter, Mrs. H. B. Mecleary, county chairman of Volunteer Special Services, announced this week. The staff assistance course, will consist of 20 hours of instruction, to be given four hours a day for five non-consecutive days. Anyone desiring to enroll in the course should apply personally at the Red Cross headquarters at 323 Decatur street. Cape May. Information may be obtained by calling the headquarters at Keystone phone 1220. The training course will cover general office work, assisting in emergency centers, typing and filing, desk duties without typing and filing, and reception desk duties. During the 20-hour course, 10 hours will be devoted to lectures on Red Cross organization and services and 10 hours to office routine. It is planned to have instruction classes one day at each Red Cross branch in the county. It is planned to have one session each at Woodbine, Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May Court House and Cape

May.

The classes will be held from ) a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 to 3

Weddings.... HUTHER—KRAUSE Miss Betty Krause, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Krause, of 2783 N. 29th street, PhUad * ‘ ’ and Chief Petty Officer Huther, of Paterson, N. J., married on Thursday evening, October 8. The wedding was performed by the Rev. Samuel Blair, of the First Methodist Church, wdth Mr. John Krause giving his daughter in marriage. The bride wore a green wool suit and black accessories. She was attended by Mrs. Kenneth Lewis, of Cape May, as maid of honor. Mrs. Lewis wore a green silk dress. The bridegroom and his best man are stationed at the Cape May Naval Air Station. Both ere attired in uniform. Mrs. Madeline Tipton gave the bridal party a dinner at the Mayflower Cafe. . The bride attended the Simon Gratz High School in Philadel-

phia.

The couple will reside at 721 Washington street after October

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FUEL FOR ALL THIS WINTER!

War-thne demands on transport tation facilities make it necessary to prohibit deliveries of the whole winter's coal at this time. “Hoarding" of fuel is out for the present. Under orders from the Solid Fuels Coordinator for War, we cannot make further deliveries to those who now have ample domestic anthracite to meet their early winter requirements. There should be an ample supply of anthracite to take care of Consumers'-needs this winter, but it must be spread so .that all will have a share. If we cannot nil your order immediately, be assured that we will' do so as soon as possible. Cape May Ceat & Ice Company 512 WASHINGTON STREET

Victory Theme Of Republican Nominees Here Declaring that the nation’s war effort must continue unabated until complete, decisive victory ia won for the United States and its Allies, the Republican nominees in.Cape May County will adopt that theme the next few weeks prior to the general elec-

tion.

A statement from Nathaniel Smith, chairman of the Cape May County Republican Committee, released today, described - forthcoming program of the inees for county offices, who in unison asserted, that a full prosecution- of the war must and will be undertaken. Briefly citing the records of the county nominees, the Campaign Committee declared all are veteran officials having backgrounds of valuable experience so urgently needed in these dire times. Said Mr. Smith, “With Senate President I. Grant Scott heading the ticket, complete ' victory is certain for all the Republican nominees. “Senator Scott has been in tht Legislature since 1935 and has the honor and distinction of being President of the Senate two secutive years. “Assemblyman Boswell likewise has brought honor to himself and the county, being named Speaker of the 'Assembly this year, the first time in the. history of the county that such a distinction " been received. Surrogate Irving Fitch is the oldest in point of service, having first been elected to .the office on November 5, 1922, for a five year term. Since then, voters have returned him to office by overwhelming majorities. C Freeholder Ralph T. Stevens together with Freeholder Percy H. Jackson was first elected to the Board in 1932. Stevens in his first reorganization meeting was^raamed Director of Revenue and Finance, and Jackson wa» named Director Public Affairs and Board _. rector, the same posts they have retained ever since. “Freeholder Stevens who has been characterized as a wizard in cutting tax rates and expenditures has also brought added honors to the county by being named a member of the South Jersey Port Commission this year. “Director Jackson who has successfully promote.^ the county’s publicity department, headed the New Jersey Association of Chosen Freeholders in 1941 and 1942, the first tirtie a Cape May County an has been honored with such

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“Coroner - nominee . Herbert Hansman, of the Villas, is also well qualified to carry out the duties of that office.” Unlike previous years when a series of mass meetings were held at the county seat, the Campaign Committee this year has decided to forego such gatherjngs, in the interests of gas and rubber conservation. “There must be efficient and unrelenting prosecution of the war, not only by those on t battle fronts but also here home," the statement read. The Republican Executive Committee members are earnestly at work bringing, to the people the vital need of exercising their right of franchise in these perilous times.

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.... Pronounced “Gung ho!” Valiant China has'its rallying cry: "Gung Ho!” .. . Work Togathar! Beyond the rhythmic power of the words, "Gung Ho!" makes a stirring plea: Work To9*ther! Think Together! Act Together! The millions in war-torn China have learned in a school of blood and fire that only "Gung Ho!" will bring the answer to prayers for victory and oeace - - - a strength found only in Unity. Here, close to home, in the important war-production area of South Jersey, P.R.S.L becomes a vital portion of the "lines of communication" between the production front and the battle front. And, while every concentration is made upon transporting this materiel of war at greatest possible speed, P.R.S.L is trying, also,'to continue a service to meet the civilian needs of the communities it serves. Obviously, such service will not compare with transportation of normal times: there may not be enough equipment to provide seats for every rider; trains may be delayed to allow right-of-way for more vital transportation. But such probabilities are prospects of mere inconveniences. Americans may not understand Chinese, but they DO understand the meaning of "Gung Ho!"

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REPUBLICAN RALLY WILDWOOD GOLF CLUB, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, AT 1 P. M. COME OUT AND MEET ALBERT W. HAWKES Candidate for U. S. Senator . BENJAMIN D. FOULOIS Candidate for Congressman and your local Candidates. Bring your friends and enjoy a sociable afternoon BAKED CLAMS BAKED OYSTERS Ordered and paid for by the Republican Campaign Conhnittee.

NOTICE! If you plan to move, consult us about the Electric Service available at the new location gECAUSE of the shortage of critical materials needed by our armed forces, the Government has been compelled to impose seve're restrictions on extensions of utility service facilities. Should you pian to move from one location to another, be sure to find out if the electrical wiring in the house, as well as our wires that supply it, are adequate to operate the appliances that you now own or plan to install. This warning applies particularly if you wish to move a range or a water heater. When you are considering a move, phone us and we will be glad to advise you concerning the application of Government restrictions in your particular case. ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO.

"War conditions prevent our usual promptness but toe’ll try not to keep you waiting toe long" Aik our representative to Call Bell Phone 181 Keystone 4090