3 Hydrant Showers Dedicated; Segal Street Youngsters Happy

More Heat Waves—Who Cares—Not These! Courier-Post Photo. Heat waves may come and heat waves may go, and maybe it won't rain anymore, all of which is of no concern now to the children of Segal street, North Camden. For now they have their own private "bathing beach" in the form of sprinklers attached to fire hydrants. Mayor Frederick von Nieda is shown here turning on the water at the dedication of the showers yesterday. 3 Hydrant Showers Dedicated; Segal Street Youngsters Happy North Camden Garden Club Sponsors Move to Give Children Relief on Sultry Days; Mayor Turns Key for First Spray Segal street youngsters came into "their own" yesterday afternoon. With ceremonies befitting an occasion of such importance to North Camden's juvenile residents, three sprinklers attached a fire hydrant at the end of the street were dedicated. Mayor Frederick von Nieda turned the key which sent the first spray of water over happy youngsters. Assisting was Robert Brennan, First Ward Republican county committeeman. Even a band turned out to play for more than an hour for the residents of the flag-draped street. Added to the peanut scramble and distribution of lolly pops and "yum yum" for all, it made quite the outstanding afternoon of the summer for most. The ceremonies were largely brought about through the efforts of the North Camden Garden Club and parents on the street. There are 95 children and more than 100 adults on the block, and during the hot, sweltering days of July harassed parents racked their brains for a means of providing relief for the children. Committee Organized Through co-operation with the North Camden Garden Club and its president, Walter S. Agin, a committee of residents approached city officials. Arrangement was made whereby officials agreed to permit the use of the hydrant at regular intervals daily. A collection was taken up among the "Segal streeters", and the triple spray shower was purchased. The committee included John F. Hedican, chairman, George M. Wilson, Harry Rowland, Austin Dickinson and Harry Condell, assisted by Brennan. To make the showers even more inviting, the Belgian blocks with which the street is paved were cemented over an area of 32 feet to assure smooth footing for the children. Yesterday's program was temporarily delayed when showers sent residents indoors. However, they ceased shortly after 2 p. m., when exercises were scheduled to start. The ceremonies opened with selections by the Leisure Time Activities band, with W. H. Townsend conducting. Then, the entire group joined in singing "America." Hedican, secretary of the North Camden club and a resident of the street, welcomed guests who included Willard King, county director of Leisure Time Activities, and Agin, in addition to the Mayor. Refreshments Distributed Mayor von Nieda, Agin, King and Brennan all spoke briefly. Then the women took charge. Mrs. George M. Wilson, chairman, Mrs. Helen Knox, Mrs. Harry Rowland, Mrs. Anna Lukaszewski and Ruth Coleman conducted the peanut scramble and saw to it that no child was missed in the distribution of refreshments. A concert completed the program. The children on the street had a "swell time", yesterday, and they look formard to a whole lot more for the rest of the summer. But they haven't forgotten their pals in the neighborhood. "Good bye, Mister!", they shouted to the photographer when he left, we're gonna let all the kids around here use our showers. If you've got any friends send them around, too!"