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F. MERVYN KENT, Editos

PAUL SNYDER, MANAOKR

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE S2.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE THIS PARKA IS KNTKACD AT THK POST OFY1CK AT CAP* HAY. H.X AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES! AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION 228 WEST THIRTY-NINTH STREET. NEW YORK. N. Y. Jhai Junny, Junny SsaAon Labor Day brought to a close one of the most flabbergasting seasons Cape May has ever known. The 1943 vacation season was a senes of unending surprises for most resort folks. What started out with little prospects of success suddenly developed into a banner season which continOed until the nonnal end of the vacation period. For the first time in years, there are excellent prospects that a large number of vacationists will takeadvantage of the removal of the pleasure driving baft and ideal September and October weather'conditions to cash in on fun and relaxation at the seashore. ^ . Despite the stringency of the ban on pleasure driving which continued almost to the end of the vacation season, throngs of visitors filled Cape May and the other Jersey Cape resorts every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Resort business, accustomed through years of experience to mad mid-season rushes, were virtually overwhelmed by the amount of business this season. The sharp increase, plus the scarcity of seasonal labor, left many of them at their wits’ end long before the end of the season was in sight. It is too early yet to get a reasonably accurate statistical picture of the season’s business as a whole, but it is certain that the vast majority of Gape May business people enjoyed the best business they have had for many, many years. A large percentage of them established new records during the brief vacation period. All of them apparently are well satisfied with the success of the 1943 season. Other county resorts report similar experiences, indicating that the year that many people thought would be a complete flop has turned into one of the best in the history of this vacation center. The obstacles that were faced and overcome this aummer were legion. Transportation, of course, was the principal difficulty. With curtailed.train and bus schedules and the pleasure driving ban, vacationists were hard put to find a way to reach the seashore. But

they came . . .

With two hotels taken over by the government to house military personnel and with several others closed for various reasons, visitors had no easy time finding accommodations, but they found them .... Continually haunted by lack of help and with experienced help at a premium. Cape .May merchants worked longer hours than ever before to handle the rush of peak-season business. Many thought they would never manage to reach the end of the season, many were discouraged, but they pulled through.... And now Labor Day has come and gone, and the vacation season of 1943 is just a memory, one which will live long in the minds of all of us, the memory of a season which far outstripped even the most opti-

mistic predictions.

And now it’s over .... or is it? Autumn may surprise us.

(XafieA youh (fhajiai, Tfhn Formation of a Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla in Cape May to assist in the vital work of guarding our coast and waterways is under way. Within the next two weeks the effort will be brought into focus at a meeting to which all interested men will be invited. Here is an opportunity jLvt civilian men of Cape May, between the ages of 18 and 65, to do their share in the wiu- effort while they remain at home. Membership in the Auxiliary and temporary reserve requires a minimum of 12 hours’ duty weekly in a number of important phases - of the program including watch tower duty, boat patrols at inlets and inspection

duty at commercial fleet wharves.

Purpose of the Auxiliary and temporary reserve is to free regular Coast Guardsmen for combat duty. By assuming many of the routine tasks of the regular Coast Guard, the Auxiliary and temporary - reserve permit regular Gilardsmen to take their places on the

fighting fronts.

Because of its purely part-time character, the program of the Auxiliary can fit well into nearly every man’s normal routine. Few men cannot spare 12 hours a week for their country, particularly when one considers the millions of men who are giving 24 hours a day to protect the home front When the organization meeting is called in Cape May, every man between the ages of 18 and 65 will *oi« an opportunity to make a definite contribution to hu country s .car effort with little effort on his part. " e are sure that the men of Cape May are patriots enough to investigate the possibilities offered by < if^ > i untary an d to help do a home-front Job of first rank importance. JAe U)ah £and (Dhive.... The Third War Loan Drive opened in Cape May County this week as the greatest financial undertaking in the history of the worid was launched in the United States. Goals that stagger the imagination have been aet for the local committees and workers whiB will try to inspire tremendous purchases of war boftds in the Mniriwind campaign •« €>15 Count y- the bond sale quota is *1,250,000 for individuals and organizations other than banks. .In the other drives, the banks played a tremendously important part in the success of the campaigns, contributing the bulk of the county’s quotas, although the returns from individuals and organizations far exceeded the fondest expectations of many of the workers Tke otker war bond campaigns were oversuh.ocrtbed tn Cape May County. But they were only •reaa rehearsal* for the current drive. To reach the eotmty’s quota in this camaign. everyone must cooperate as fully and as wholeheartedly as he possibly

MDIVIPOALE INCOME PuztlbJ

By the Rev. Samuel Blair, Pastor of die First

Methodist Church, Cape May. CaII the roll of those noble souls who have conquered disease, suppressed slavery, ar an-

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NO GENTLEMEN, THESE To the Editor: As one of the several hundred Cape May visitors and residents who were thoftiughly disgusted with the gross ignorance and lack of decency of two or three Coast Guards at the Hunt Brothers - Circus in Cape May last Friday evening, may I voice my opinion in your columns? Unfortunately my family and I were seated close to these men (?) and we received the full force of their lewd jibes and filthy comments. The mixture of obscenity and profanity which poured from these persons in a steady stream from the time they took their seats until the circus was over was enough to sicken even the most blase. As a result of their actions, an entire evening of good, clean fun and entertainment was spoiled for a great many people who were unfortunate enough to be near them. People such as this are a disgrace to the uniform they wear Certainly they contribute nothing to the good name of any military service. I certainly hope that these Coast Guards are unique examples of the lowest type of humanity in the armed forces, for if many of our fighting men act like these did Friday night America would be the laughing stock of enemies and allies alike. Near the end of the show, several members of the shore patrol arrived at the request of the circus management which was concerned about the complaints from other patrons. But the shore patrol stood in the entrance to the main tent without taking any action while the filthy verbal flood continued. Several officers of the various branches of the armed forces were in the audience. Why they did not exert their authority, I fail to understand. It is my impression that it is an officer's duty at all titngs not only to conduct himself as a gentleman but to see that men below his rank do the same. Apparently l am

wrong.

Horrible examples of the lo

i types, of

manity such as these men\ must be are not fit to wear the uniform of any.of our armed forces. How anyone' with such lack of decency and common sense ever got into the Coast Guard is a

mystery.

I believe I am as patriotic as anyone and I certainly am all for our boys in the service. But I think it’s unfair to decent men in any of the military services to permit such human scum to serve in the same outfit with them. DISGUSTED

\ You wil] be glad to know that the home town paper (The Star and Wave) follows me over the keeping me informed ing the news of COOL

MAY.

itly 1 had a tour of duty the Army Chaplain School, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. I graduated from HARVARD the Aurust Class of IMS. What an experience! While on that tour I received several copies of The Star and. Wave. It was a pleasure to put all things else aside and spend a few minutes reading about the many - interesting things of my .home city and county. 1 am deeply grateful for the privilege to serve in the Armed Forces of our country during the * am grateful to the

Honor Roll Committee and all others, responsible for promoting the Sendee Honor Roll and the special sendees held yesterday. I do not feel that 1 am worthy to be included in that roll along with others who have made, and are making, greater sacrifices than I am Called upon to make in this hour's crisis. I trust that I may do a good part in winning the war, and never, no never, disappoint my dear fellow citizens of the finest little city on the Jersey coast. Again, I thank you for every nice and inspiring issue of the paper. Keep ’em cornin'! Sincerely, ROBERT D. CARRIN, Chaplain (Captain) Station Complement Camp Van Dorn, Misa. VISITOR PLEASED To the Editor: I have just returned from a most delightful month’s stay in Cape May and want you to know that it was without question the best vacation I ever had. I particularly want to congratulate the entertainment features of your city. I think that without a doubt there is not another place in the worid that offers so much enjoyment in the way of dancing. The ballroom is conducted in a very commendable manner and the concerts are another added enjoyment tp the attractions of a wonderful town—Cape May, New Jersey! I would also like to add that the music this year is far superior to any I have ever heard. With best wishes from a staunch admirer of your town, I cm Sincerely yours, WALTER W. RAU Philadelphia FROM WEST COAST To -the Editor I think it’s about time that I write to you again. I believe it has been around four months since I have, but 1 Ihust say that your paper is more punctual than I am. I am still'in California, but it's hard to say how much longer I will remain. I am sending you a copy of our weekly paper called the "Man of War.” This paper .is named after .the famous race horse. This paper is edited by the boys of. this post, Camp Santa Anita. In this paper on page seven, column three, you will notice how a small town like Cape May stands out among other well known cities, especially to the boys who were born and raised there. Again - thanking you for the news from home, 1 remain SGT. JOHN C. SUDAK 635 Ord. Am. Co. Camp Santa Anita Arcadia, Calif.

licity campaign for Cape May and already have several of my buddies interested in it. Hope to see Eddie McBride, who is also here in Australia. Thanks again for The Star and Wave. Sincerely yours, PRIVATE (1c) RAY BECK Hq. Btry 99th F. A. 1st Cavalry Div. A.P.O. 201 c/o San Francisco,. Cal.

’Uhc S TARBOARD WATCH By G. Worthy Now that Labor Day is past and Cape May s vacation season has officially ended, most of this resort's business people are wondering how they ever made it. What with the shortage of help, the above-average season-busi-ness, inability to get merchandise, ceiling prices and what-not, most of ’em felt this week like they were just waking up after a terrific nightmare. Wonder how those pessimists feel now that it's all over ... those fellows who were so sure there wouldn’t be a single visitor in Cape May or any of the other resorts this summer. Just goes to show you what a lot of worry can be wasted on things that don’t amount to anything when there are so many important things to worry about.

FROM AUSTRALIA

To the Editor:

Just a few lines to thank you for sending me The Star and Wave. At present, I am somewhere in Australia, and I am feeling great. Being so far away from home, I am very anxious to knew what is happening there. The Star and Wave -is the only means by which I can get this complete information. 1 have already received a couple of copies since arriving here. Through your paper I have been able to

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The surprising part of the summer was that vacations seemed to be more popular than ever. Of course, a good many people have more money to spend and not so much other stuff to spend it on. Maybe that’s the reason for the success. Anyway, if you think we’re kidding about a successful season, you should have tried (o reserve a couple hotel rooms before Labor Day. After moaning for years and years about how nice it would be if people would stay on after Labor Day. a good many local business men did a sharp right about face this ytar With prospects that the postLabor Day period will be far above average because many vacationists have held off, waiting for the pleasure driving ban to be lifted, a lot of resort business people here and elseyhere could hardly wait to close up and rest. The OPA, that master of some kinds of bologna, has announced that all bologna, frankfurters and sausasres must henceforth be labeled with their ingredientta. So . . after-enjoying the mysteries of such foods for years, we're now going to have to face the bare facts. But well never know what’s in the bologna the OPA itself is dishing out. Here's gooo news for the kiddies: Schools will open Monday, September 13. While the youngsters may put up an awful howl about going back to the winter grind, most of 'em have just about run out of things to do and they (plus their parents) will be mighty glad to get bad^into

harness.

the public square of his beloved Florence, amid die jeers of the fickle populace whose hearts he had once ao mightily stirred. Ask Edith Cavil, facing a firing squad in a military barracks outside Brussels, as she utters those undying words: “Patriotism is not enough, I must die without hatred in my heart.” Ask St Peter himself whether the intervening years have confirmed his bargaincounter philosophy, and, remembering that question of his with a . touch of shame, he confesses: “We are not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold,' but by the precious blood of Jesus.” Interrogate St Paid as to his feeling in the matter and, forthwith, proud, self-reliant selfconceited mortal that he is at the moment he answers, in the first instance: “If any man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more, circumsized the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews.” (Phil. 3:4) Ask him again, a bit later on, after he has entered into more intimate relationship with his Lord, and note the contrast: “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” (Tim. 1:15) Give him a little time for yet closer fellowship with Christ, then ask him once more. Now hear him. “I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God." (I Cor. 16:9) The closer to Chris*.,

the greater the humility,

What did you get put of it then, Paul? (WeU)r“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but nut forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” (II Cor. 4:8-9) “In all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God. In much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in labors, in watchings, as unknown, and yet well known. As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things." (II Cor. 4:17-18) “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” (II Cor. 4:16) Yes, by all means, ask the One who was rich, yet for our sakes became poor . . . who took upon Himself the likeness of a servant . . . humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross, “What did

you get out of it?”

Their various answers are enlightening. They prove conclusively that the truly great have never lived for themselves. So, back of Africa's new life stands Livingston; back of Labrador's progress stands Grenfell; back of the new deal for the low caste untouchables in India stands Ghandi; back of improved sanitation and the story of Christ in the island of Molokai stands that devout young Belgian priest. Father Damien. These sacrificial servants of the Most High have given themselves in utter abandon to causes greater than themselves. Over 1,900 years ago man was living in a worid of bondage, re-

tome time later, Ha stated that He would have to pay with His life for this revolutionary ethic He was advancing, one can very easily picture so men coming to Him and saying, “Oh no, you don’t You donr have to die. Come op to our part of the country, yon will be safe there, and what is more, yon will live to a good ripe old age.” What answer do you suppose the Master would mate them? Undoubtedly this: “Ho that saveth his life shall lose it Except a grain of wheat falleth into the ground and die it abideth alone, but if it die, it bnngeth forth much fruit (St John

12:24)

“To thine own self be true” la a worthy doctrine, but he who, in the practice of this precept treats hia fellows as so many clusters to be squeezed into hia cup, who denies his ear music, hia eye beauty, hia mind culture, his heart friendship and his sou) devotion, finds at last that he has impoverished his better self. It is good to have money and those necessities of life which money can buy, but it la good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure we haven’t lost some of the things money cannot buy. Life will at last seem a poor affair if the fruits of it* endeavors are nothing more than

material possessions.

Society makes haste to forget those who remember only themselves. History knows no selfish hero. A sentinel with flaming sword guards the entrance to the temple of the truly great to all, save those who, like Abou Ben Adhem, “love their fellow men. “Love," you see, “seeketh not her own. Hence, the love of Christ has constrained unnumbered multitudes to go forth— burning for Him ;n the tropica, freezing for Him in the arctics, treading for Him the forest trails, braving for Him the skkemng swamps, and daring for Him the dangers of the desert. Meeting His challenge in the spirit of

Richard W. Gilder’s lines:

“If Jesus Christ is a God, and

the only God,

I swear I will follow Him Through heaven and hell. The earth, the sea, the air. Such constructive comrades

make magnificent contributions to the unseen realities of life. They are the builders of a new tomorrow. Their heroism brightens the prosaic landscape of our world. All that is truest and noblest and best in us stands in solemn salutation as they go by —for well we know that true

greatness is on pilgrimage.

. Who knows what we shall encounter in the days ahead, and who cares! If the gleam of God s eternal splendor comes to dwell in our hearts, and His creative passion finds its way into our lives, assuring us that the God who has been our unfailing help In the past will be our secure hope in the future. Then let us fight the good fight with all our might 'til sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet “amen” of peace. Assured that we are more than

conquerors through Him.

(NOTE: The first half of this address appeared in the issue of

June 24, 1943.)

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days in Australia now. What a it Messrs. Brown and ■Eastman said about travel that isn’t' essential to the war effort? Tsk,

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