News from Manahawkin, 1918
NEW JERSEY COURIER 18 JAN 1918: The regular monthly meeting of the home and school association will be held at the school house Saturday evening next, January 19. An interesting social evening has been planned. Constable Sam Johnson was at court this week. We are soon to have a public debate on the question: "Is there a bear in Hawkin swamp?" Sam, Steve, and Lee are lined up in the affirmative. The only man brave enough to take the negative side is Professor Frank Tilton; but with two sons in the army, the Sheriff says he mustn't show the white feather. Now, we are wondering, what will happen if Ed Cranmer of Toms River hears of the debate and arrives on the scene with his panoramic snapshot showing the bear crossing the county pike? Professor, we fear they are too many for you. Freeholder Corliss was at Toms River Tuesday. The Manahawkin branch of the Red Cross has elected Theodore A. Corliss, chairman; Mrs. Luke A. Courtney, treasurer; Mrs. C.H. Cranmer, secretary.