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IOURT HOUSE — Freeholders >h T. Stevc-ni'sf''Cape May, Percy H. Jackaon, of Wild-

Swain Will Be Installed As Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY,

►AY, JANUARY 7, 1943

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d, veteran members “of Cape

Charles A. Swain, a prominent Cape May business man and past president of the local Kiwanis Club, will be installed as Lieutenant Governor of the Delsea Division of New Jersey’s Kiwanis In-

County’s governing body, 1 their fourth term of office on urday at the annual organizamecting of the Board of Frfeeers here. The two county offiwere re-elected in the general

’on last November,

changes were made in the

ive set-up of the board year. Jackson was re-

' director of the board and of the department of public

tomational at the annual installa-

t the reorgai * was attended by a large T of well-wish-rs, County trer Winfield S. Hitchner, of lan.City, was appointed to the fit May County Welfare Board • five-year term. Freeholders ms and Clouting were .reted the Welfare Board as re- ‘ itivea of the governing

.r of revenue and . Clouting as director of ; Osman M. Corson, as r of roads and bridges; and * M. Lear, as director of

tion of state club officers in Trenton next Wednesday, January 13. Mr. Swain is the first Cape May man to receive such an honor.- In his new position, he will be .executive officer of the Delsea Division which covers the entire southern section of New Jersey. He is one of six lieutenant governors of the New Jersey dis-

-rict.

Included in the Delsea Division are. 12 Kiwanis Clubs located in Absecon, Atlantic City, Bridgeton, Cape May, Egg Harbor, Hammonton, Millville, Ocean City. Pleasantville, Somers Point, Vineland and Wildwood. A large delegation of local Kiwanians is expected to attend the installation ceremonies at 'the Stacy Trent Hotel, Trenton, next Wednesday. The installation of new district officers will follow a Kiwanis dinmeeting' at the hotel. The dinner is scheduled to start at

made by the the new year inthat of Clinton B. Price, of

for a three-year term; Florence Rutherford, of Cape ►, to the county library commisJ and Director Jackson as the I* member of the State Asad oo of Boards of

president of the Cape Ma; wanis Club several years ago. He has long headed the Boy Scout committee of the club and has been active in club projects. Kenneth F. Woodbury, of Weeha wken, newly elected Governor

•cstejOff congratulations from ow boari-members and other rUl« after they had taken their b-. of offi-r. Freeholders Tens and Jackson thanked the •rs of Cape May County for ■rnfng them to office ana bad their best efforts to conJe the progress which has been ie by the Board of Freeholders ■scent years.

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#1 Wind Does Much mage Here Monday

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winds that brtSupht winblasts to Cape May this week considerable damage in this

nunity on Monday,

ie of the gusts shattered a I plate glass window in the t of the Terminal Restaurant.

Washin-non street.

•other blew in a section of Concrete block wall- of .the Kehr garage on West ry street, scattering debris t. a large area of the gar- , Three cars were badly d^md by the collapse of the wall 0 the block tumbled, covcrthem with debris- Two were led'by Allen Kehr and one by

rry Kehr.

ivy Housing Unit waged By Fire

idly the Naval housing project near intersection of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh avenues on Friday a flames, starting in the rear the house did approximately worth of damage

vas quickly extinguishfire fighters from the Base and the Cape May Company. -Their efficient : in response to the. alai Sited further damage a i of the flames, damaged unit, where the _ atarted,. was unoccupied l time of the blaze. Its o< a, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Mapcs s away at the time. Mapes is Jr*t class painter attached to i Naval Air Station.

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Swain, long active in local

Rent Cc Offices For District

Twelve new landlord registration offices will be opened in Cumberland and Cape May Counties by Monday, January 11, it was announced today by Frederick P.

the Office of Price Administration, Gruenberg announced the offices will be open from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily until January 15, the deadline for all landlords of dwelling properties’to register their units in the CumberUnd-Cape May

area. \

New registration offices already have • been opened in Bridgeton, Vineland and at the Woodbine Grade School in addition to the permanent office in Millville. Three more offices were opened

CHARLES A. SWAIN

of the New Jersey District, will be installed at Wednesday’s meeting. He succeeds Adie D. Schultz, of Key-port. Other officers to be installed besides , lieutenant-governors District Secretary F. Emery Stevens, of Elizabeth, and Ross W. Chandler, of Caldwell, treasurer.

Cticb’u/ /Book Qampjaiqn SssUa, Books J’O’i 'll. S- Sasoice Hflon.

- Opening Tuesday, a nationwide o.n.p.isn to eolloct book, for rooi,

t k‘‘, “.“.""it: H«n4 chairman of the local USD , Cap. May under the leaderahip Collnci| >nd , „p„«„t,,i„ „(

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Object of the campaign is to' The drive w being presented in secure millions of contributions of terms of books each individual ran books from the public for the use , >» supposed to give to the mof the armed forces. This effort,] dividual soldier and sailor rather urged by the War and Navy De- than in terms of a staggering partments, will come to. a conclus-, overall quota The purpose is to ion on March 5. i enable the individual giver to iden-

i. ' tify himself with the reading needs °< »" individual .oldi.r or am.nr

ship of the ‘American Library 'As- I - Quality of books is being stresssociation. the American Red Cross ! ed as basic, such quality to b< and the II SO, but i< being directed 1 measured by condition and subject

by the Victory Book Campaign j matter.

Committee.

The local campaign committee

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To minimize the hazards dim-out driving, Cape May’s city week ordered strict police enforcement of existing laws requiring, the use of parking lights on all sars parked on all city streets darkened to the point that they are not easily observed. Car doors are not to be locked so the lights may be extinguished in event of a black-

out.

Discussing after-dark driving hazards resulting from the Army’s dim-out orders, city officials at a meeting last Wednesday declared that the practice of.

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hall building; Ocean Asbury avenue, second floor, and the Port Norris Fire House, 9 W. Main street. The Cape May office was transferred this week from the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea game room to the second floor of the old city hall building, corner of Washington and Franklin streets. The office opened in itd new quarters yesterday. William D. Fairbanks, of Cape May, is in charge of the office. He warned that all landlords must register by January 15, deadline for rent registration. The other six offices, all of which will be opened by January 1, will be in Avalon Borough Hall; Cape May Court House at the old court house building. Sea Isle IDity at the city hall, Stone Harbor at 328 Ninety-sixth street, Wildwood at the Wildwood Senior High School, and Wildwood Crest at borough hall. Absentee owners Mving in near Philadelphia or Camden may register at the area rent offices of the Philadelphia-Camdi fense Rental Area at 1440 Widcner Building, Chestnut and Juniper streets, Philadelphia, and on the 11th floor of Camden City Hall, in Camden. All branch offices in the two counties will be open Saturday afternoons until further notice.

Coast Guard Chorus To Sing At Church

Ban Parking Without Lights

On All Streets Of City

New Fire Chief

Proposal Curfew Law

Cape May’s city commteh Wednesday announced that i decided against introduction <

eral months’ study « ditions. Several other municipalities have adopt* few laws requiring all * under 16 years of age to be i streets before 9:30 p.m. unk accompanied by parents or guar-

parking along the city’s principal streets without parking lights is extremely dangerous and the source of many minor accidents. Commissioner I. Grant Scott,

“After long and careful consideration of the curfew problem, we feel that there is no necessity for such a restriction in Caps May,” the Commissioners declar-

head of the department of public safety, issued orde: ’’

_ .. orders to Police Chief John J. Spencer, Jr. after the meeting, instructing local police to enforce rigidly existing city and state traffic laws requiring parking lights to be lit on all vehicles parked on streets

after sunset

The Commissioner also ordered angle parking on Beach Drive between Ocean and Grant streets banned for the duration. It was pointed out that automobiles parked on an angle along the boardwalk extend into the normal path of moving vehicles on Beach Drive and that with the strict dim-out along the beachfront it is virtually impossible to see them in time to avert accidents. The Commissioner announced that he has written letters to •.-ommanding officers of militaiy and Naval units stationed in this vicinity asking them to instruct

SOL NEEDLES

Foreman of Cape May’s paid fire department for several years, who was elected chief of ' Volunteer Fire Company at meeting Monday night to fill the unexpired term of the late William B. Gilbert, who had served as chief for 28 yean. The term expires in June. .,

Needles Named Chief Of Fire Company

Sol Needles,

vicinity asking them to instruct their personnel to abide by traffic laws except in cases of real emer-

gency.

Seal Sale Is S200 Short Of Quota

COURT HOUSE — With replies now in from more than 60 per cent of those who originally received Christmas Seal let-

County Accident Toll Increases Sharply

TRENTON—Total traffic fatalities decreased 40 per cent in New Jersey during November, as compared with the same month last year, but the ratio of pedestrian deaths jumped from one in every two-to seven in every ten. Motor Vehicle Commission Arthur W. Magee announced this week. In Cape May County there were 13 traffic deaths during the first 11 months of 1942 compared with eight during a comparable period of 1941, Magee’s report showed. Cape May County’s numerical increase was the largest of the six counties showing rises in the number of traffic fatalities. More people wralking because of fuel and tire rationing, dim-out regulations and longer hours of darkness were the reasons advanced by the Commissioner for the sudden spurt in pedestrian fatalities. He predicted an even greater toll unless pedestrians radically change their" walking habits and drivers give more consideration to the right of way of pedestrians at street intersections

and crosswalks.

During November there.were

tard Approves Road iprovement Plan

fOPRT HOUSE—The Board of

. oL which 45 were pedestrians while last November there were 109 deaths, including 66 pedestri-

yesterday voted to sept a proposal made by the Feder-

Over the period of the first 11 months of 1942 there were 693 factalities as compared with 859 in 1941, an increase of 166 or 19 per

Agency covering imments to two county roads in r Township under which the will be done with a 100 per federal grant. A total of _ .128 trill be spent on the protecording to the proposal, * water Road, from the SeeBond to Fishing Creek will (Coved at an estimated cost i,750, and Seashore Road, Sadly Marshall's Crossing to Station will be improved

cost of $67,375.

f BOARD OFFICE t BE CLOSED FRIDAY ffke of the local War i Rationing Board located " “ m- of Cape May's of Washington jtreeta, will be day Friday but will

Dr. L. C. J

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December Relief Cost Only $36 This Year

Reaching a new low for the month of December, Cape May’s relief load amounted to only $36.!>0 for last month, it was reported at a commission meeting last week. Relief costs for December 1941 amounted to $210. then considered a comparatively low figure when compared with relief costs 'of similar .months in previous years. The city's principal assistance load consists of one or two individuals who are unemployable. It was pointed out that all employable relief clients had left municipal assistance rolls and that in most instances of unem■ployables other forms of assist- * had been obtained

Calendars Ready

The Business Telephone Directory and calendar, published annually by the Albert Hand Company, is being distributed to business houses and homes in Cape May and its surrounding aVeas this week. Persons desiring the directorycalendars, which contain valuable tide tables, fire and air raid alarm signal* and phases of the moon, who have not had a calendar delivered to their-home or place of business mar obtain one by aoplying at the office of the Albert Hand Company, 31 Perry street, *Cape

May.

Worshippers In the First Methodist Church,on Sunday evening, January ft), at 7:30 .are promised a real treat in the presence of the Wildwood Barracks Chorus, a choral ensemble whose . membership is composed entirely of U. S. Coast Guard personnel. Permission for the appearance of the group was granted by Commander G. W. Hitchens, of the Fourth Naval District. Various members of the ensemble have been prominent in vocal cpclea in civilian life. One of the men directed a large chorus choir in a prominent Chicago church and others have had wide experience as soloists, some in the realm of the classics, others in popular numbers while still others have confined themselves laigely to sacred music. During the program there will be solos, ducts, quartet, sextet and several other variations in the presentation of a 40-minute

choral program.

Since its inception the chorus has appeared at a number of churches by special arrangement. The men, who will appear in uniform, will be^under the direction of their organizer. Warrant Officer Charles E. Hargis. There are 25 in the chorus. The public, especially service men, is invited to attend the

NOTICE

Effective February 1, the yearly subscription price of The Cape May Star and Wave and all other Cape May County newspapers will he increased to $2.00 from the present price of $1.50.

The increase has been made necessary by constantly rising production costs. All subscriptions paid prior to February 1 will be paid at the present rate of $1.50 per year. Subscriptions paid after February 1, 1943, regardless of the date of . billing, will be at the rate of $2.00 per year. The regular price of five cents per copy, if bought without a subscription, will continue.

Health League, returns this weel totaled $1,800, league officers reported yesterday. The league expects the next few days to bring in a substantial part of outstanding contributions. “The ending of the holiday season has reminded many residents of the county to send in their contributions to the league, for the little Christmas Seals piat brightened their packages and added to the fund that will be used throughout the year for tuberculosis work in the county. The total received to date is still about $200 short of the county's quota. Reports from neighboring states and the country as a whole show splendid returns from the seal sale. However, the sale chairman has not heard from 800 persons to whom the seals weie mailed. “We believe it is just a matter of people mislaying or forgetting the seals,” Miss Natalie M. Hand, executive secretary of the league, said. “We know that people in Cape May County will stand by us, especially this year when we must expand our v— 1 ‘ to meet war-time conditions.'

Batten Completes Pre-Flight Study

George Batten, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Batten, - of 817 Washington street, has just completed a course of aviation cadet training at the U. S. Na% Preflight School at Chapel Hill, N. C. Chosen for above-average marks, Batten was made regimental commander' of a class. of 300 cadets. The course was completed this week. At an early date. Batten will be sent to a flight school to continue his training.

Ministerial Group Holds Meeting

WILDWOOD — The Cape May County Ministerial Association met in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church here on Monday with 14 members in attendance. The Rev. William Bullock, pastor of the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, addressed the *ssocistion on “Personal Methods of Study”. The next meeting of the organization of county ministers will be held at the Green Creek Methodist Church, with the Rev. Samuel Way, pastor, as host.

three years, was electchief of the Volunteer Fire Company Monday night at the January’ meeting. Needles was named to fill the unexpited_4erin of the late William B. GlHiert who had served as chief for nearly 30 years. Needles was electeH to the position with the largest majority ever accorded a fire company chief in a contested election. He received 26 votes. His opponent

seph Elwell,

assistant "chief, received 10. A veteran city employee, Needles joined the Cape May police force on October 16, 1927, serving until April 11, 1928, when he became a member of the paid

fire department.

He wae appr led foreman of the department un June 9, 1939. During the last four summers he has been captain of the Beath Patrol, being transferred from the fire department during the

summer season.

Guild Will Sponsor Tea On Thursday

The annual tea for the benefit of the Wool Fund will be held Thursday afternoon, January 14, at three o'clock in the Episcopal parish house on Franklin street by the Cape May branch of the Needlework Guild of America, Mrs. Kinzer VanBuskirk, president of the local unit, announced this week. An interesting musical program, is being arranged by Miss Marion Fix, music instructor in Cape. May public schools. Proceeds from the event will be used for the purchase of wool which members ofi the local branch of the Guild will knit into sweaters for distribution to needy families after the Guild’s annual in-gathering next fall. A large attendance is expected at the tea next Thursday.

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“We have conferred with representatives of the Woman'a Com- . munity Club and other dvic organizations, with Dr. Edward E. Pickard, city school superintends ent, and have requested spedfifr complaints of juvenile delinqosn- _ cy from the Prosecutor of the

Pleas.

“After consideration of all these facts and opinions, we fed that enactment of a curfew ordinance in Cape May is unnecessary.” “The report on juvenile delinquency submitted Prosecutor at our request shows no insUnces which would be remedied by enactment of a curfew law,” the officials explained. “The majority of cases involved a group of boys in their early teens who have repeatedly been taken into juvenile court to their depredations and two girls, whose delinquency, we believe, would not have been averted by the presence of a curfew law. “We believe we are without sufficient evidence of the necessity of a curfew law to justify imposing such restrictions upon the youth of the community at this time,” the Commissioners ex-

plained.

City officials also pointed ihat they felt enactment o curfew ordinance would imply t the public at large that Caj

Monsignor Moroney Buried On Monday

level or morality gem

subnormal. They indicated that they believed such an implication would have a harmful effect upon resort business in the future. We have given this problem curcHi! attention for nearly a year. In recent months the Prosecutor oA the Pleas has urged ill county municipalities to consider adoption of a curfew law as a curb to juvenile delinquency. After long consideration and months of sounding public sentiment on the question, it is our opinion that there is no necessity for such a measure at this time. We reserve the right, however, to reopen consideration of the problem at any time if conditions warrant such action,” the Commissioners

concluded.

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WILDWOOD -- With priests from all sections of South Jersey in attendance, Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass was celebrated here Monday for the Rt. Rev. Monsignor James A. Moroney, rector of St. Ann's Church. Most Rev. Bartholomew Eustace, Bishop of Camden Diocese, was the celebrant. He was assisted by the Rt. Rev. Gregory Moran,. of St. James Church, Ventnor. The Rev. Paul N. Fairbrother, of the Star of the Sea Church, Cape May, was deacon, and the Rev. Charles Suttpn, of St. Paul’s, Stone Harbor, sub-deacon. The Rev. Augustine Mozier, of Camden, assisted Bish(y> Eustace, as master of ceremonies at the throne and at Solemn Pontifical Mass.

rice Spillane.t P.A., L.L.D.r vicar general of the Diocese of Atlantic City, rendered the sermon. Mass was sung by the priest diocesan choir under the -direction of the Rev.' Edward Manion, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Sea Isle City. Master of ceremonies of the Mass was the Rev. Martin B. McMahon, assistant to the late Monsignor Moroney. Very Rev. Peter F. Quinn, Provincial Consultor of Marist Fathers and a member of the Marist Mission band of Washington, who assisted here in summer services for the last 18 years was in attendance. Monsignor Moroney, who 67 and rector of the Wildwood chuch for 37 years, died on Wednesday, December 30.

INCOME TAX REPORTS PREPARED

Have your Income Tax prepared early, and avoidthe last minute worry. PAUL SNYDER, 281 WINDSOR AVENUE • Residence Phone 681 OFFICE 9 to 6 Daily—Phones: Keystone 900—Bell 90

City Hall Removal Starts Tomorrow

Completes 28 Years Perfect Attendance

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►Removal of city hall equipment, roArds and furnishings from tha old city hall at the corner' of Washington and Franklin streets to. the recently purchased municipal building at Washington and Ocean streets is expected to start tomorrow, city officials announced this week.

For several days, city workmen have been moving records and other materials to the new city hall, but the bulk of the moving will not be started until tomorrow, it was explained. Officials expressed the hope that the municipal offices will be operating in the new building, formerly occupied by the Camden Trust Company, at the beginning of next week, although the process of moving will continue for some time. Offices of the ration board, now located on the second floor of the old city hall, and of the Selective Service board, now in the high school building, will be moved to the first floor of the old munid-

COLD SPRING—Florence Sny-

award for unbroken Sunday School attendance for 28 yean at the recent presentation of awards, i

— cross and crown system is used in the school to encourage consecutive attendance. Other awards were presented to

the following:

a Swain, 11th year; Nancy

Irwin __ Taylor, Doris Taylor and Mary Ellen Taylor, sixth year; Leroy Bailey, fifth year; George Reeves, Leroy Reeves, T - -*—*- *—*

Sheets and

fourth year; £ Reeves, Clement Reev George Ewing, third Ewing and Bill; year; and Doris