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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1919

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The Sustaining Power of a Great Hope at The Churches

Rev J E Curry preaches Sunday at 11 o clock on The Sustaining Power of a Great Hope Heb 11 10 Sunday School at 10 and Community Service at 8 with an illustrated lecture The Conquest of Palestine using over fifty slides on General Allenby The First Church invites all and Rev Mr Purdy of Princeton Seminary preaches Sunday morning C E Society meets next Sunday evening at 7 with leader Miss Marion Bennett at the First Church chapel and the Second Church chapel with leader Mrs Clarence Hagerty

J. E Curry Palestine Allenby Mr. Purdy Princeton Seminary Co. E. Society C. E Society of the First Church Christianity and the Toilers of America Marion Bennett C. E. Society C. E. Society of the Second Church Clarence Hagerty

Missionary Society events and local gatherings announced

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Church meets May 2 in the chapel with Latin America as the topic. Second Presbyterian hosts Syria on May 2. Stitch and Chatter Club meets April 29 at Mrs. W Russell Silvers. Also notes Grange visits, an entertainment May 24, a colored meeting led by Rev Asbury Smallwood, and the Reading Circle guest day with piano solos and a war reminiscence by Prof. Harper. Mrs. F W Donnelly, wife of Trenton mayor, dies at 47.

Missionary Societies Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First Church Latin America R Ella Chamberlin Mershon Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Presbyterian Church Lemuel Stults Subject Syria Millie C. Wilson Stitch and Chatter Club W. Russell Silvers Christian Endeavor Society of the Schultz Memorial Church Asbury Smallwood Hightstown G. B. Mershon Roland Dey Dayton Professor Harper Princeton University Harper Belgium

Annual Congregational Meeting at Second Church

The Second Church held its annual congregational meeting on Thursday evening with strong attendance. Treasurer and clerk reports were encouraging. Trustees reelected: Joseph Hutton, William C. Rogers, Hendrick Conover. other board members listed.Refreshments followed in the chapel. A new slate for pastorate was decided, replacing all former candidates.

Joseph Hutton Wm. C. Rogers Hendrick Conover Ernest L. Btults F. F. Grove Willis C. Applegate Isaac Everett C. C. Groves John ND. Bennett

Surprise Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hagerty at Cranbury

About thirty friends gathered Monday evening to celebrate the Hagertys ninth wedding anniversary at Cranbury Station. The party featured games music and dancing with refreshments served. guests came from Cranbury Cranbury Station Jamesburg and surrounding areas.

Richard W. Hagerty Cranbury Station Cranbury Jamesburg

Easter church offerings and decorations inspire community praise

Easter observances at First and Second Churches featured ornate lilies daisies and potted plants with a joint program of song scripture and recitation led by Rev J E Curry and Rev S J McCleneghan. A tree was planted in honor of Lt Wm S Bull. Pioneer Grange hosted a box sociable raising substantial funds and planning for future initiations and a Rutgers dairy division address by Prof Regan.

First Presbyterian David J. Wilson J. E. Curry Garden of Peace Ronald Clayton Iea Charles Grover J-E-S-U Rosella Perrine John Barclay Jr Walter Dey J.E Curry Tne Wm. S. Bull Cranbury Christ J. McCleneghan Mr. McCleneghan Ruth _Griggs Edward Schnell Lizzie Schnell Ora Bennett Ruth Campbell McCleneghan Jesus Joseph Owens Pioneer Grange H. J. Butcher Roland Dey le Roy Scott Mary Spaulding Grange Regan Rutgers College

Sermon Marks War Anniversary in New York Cathedral

Rev. Dr. Ernest M. Stires at St. John the Divine in New York calls for plain speech and decisive action from the President urging no compromise with anarchy in America’s name. He argues for the President to come home, reassemble Congress, and speed peace at Paris while meeting national needs.

America Cathedral of St. John the Divine New York City Ernest M. Stires St. Thomas’s Church Washington Lincoln Wilson Stires Congress Paris Providence Journal

American Opportunity in Siberia Reveals Vast Trade Belt

The 6 000 mile Siberian belt along the Trans Siberian railway holds almost 20 million people. Postwar German influence in trade may challenge American access to machinery and agricultural equipment. Vindivostok emerges as a key route as rail service reorganizes. The piece urges American effort to seize vast commercial prospects.

Siberia Siberian Germany Vindivostok America

Easter Services in Dayton Church

Easter services held in Dayton featured Rev. James B Clark preaching in the morning. Organist Derveer led the music with a solo by Harry Griggs. An evening Easter King program in Long Memorial chapel drew a large crowd with a Cranbury orchestra, soloists, readings, and the Easter cantata led by Miss Bessie Hubbard assisted by Miss Henrietta Osborn.

James B Clark Mira Hs Ella Vao Derveer Harry’ Griggs Long Memorial Chapel Bessie Hubbard Henrietta Osborn Merers Janae Hoffman Clarence Perrine Frank Walker Cranbury Orchestra Estella VanDerveer Christ Messrs. Hoffman Perrine Addreson Harold Freeman Nature Austin Schoenly Cecelia Errickson Miss van Derveer James B. Clark

Shaw Attacks Free Trade and League Covenant

Washington dispatch reports former Secretary Leslie M. Shaw decries the League of Nations covenant for removing economic barriers and warns that the proposed union would erode American economic independence. He argues the plan would not unite nations but create a global jurisdiction undermining U S constitutional liberty.

Washington Tressury Leslie M. Shaw League of Nations United States Gladstone League Wilson

Debs protest ends with arrests in Toledo

A man mounted the base of a Toledo monument on Sunday and threatened to use Memorial Hall if bloodshed ensued. Police grabbed him and he was jailed, with another speaker also arrested, ending what the Buffalo Express calls the great Debs protest.

Toledo Memorial Hall

Let Us Make It Respectable to Be American Again

A penned critique argues for shifting focus from Europe to American affairs. It warns that U S leaders are abroad, leaving America to face unemployment and discontent alone. The author urges bringing American troops home and restoring national priority.

Paris Stary of the Navy Italy Secre Europe America Republic Ater Hirami Johnson

Call for Ameri can Legion caucus in St Louis May 8 to 10

The American Legion caucus led by Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. will meet in St. Louis from May 8 to 10. The gathering, though not a political organization, aims to influence policy and the soldier vote in the upcoming election, stressing duties to defend American freedom and sovereign rights.

American Legion St. Louis Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Army Navy Marine Corps Roosevelt United States America

Whippet Tank to Tour Jersey City in Liberty Loan Drive

A squadron of whippet tanks will depart Jersey City on April 22 to aid the Victory Liberty Loan tour covering Sub-district No. 7. The lightweight tanks, with two-man crews and telephonic helmets, can move nine miles per hour and cross rough terrain. Sergeant J A Casey leads the tour with Privates J T Angelo S B Oshinsky and H C Slane, all noting their service and Angelo winning the D S C for saving Col Patten. The route includes Englishtown Jamesburg Cranbury and New Brunswick on April 26.

Jersey City No. 7 Victory Liberty Loan Buda J. A. Casey 844Th Battalion Tank Corps Eighth Street West New York N. J J. T. Angelo Carmen Street Camden S. B. Oshinsky Fifth Street Brooklyn N. Y H. C. Slane Morton Street Angelo Patten Englishtown Jamesburg Cranbury New Brunswick

Dependability in Baseball Goods at Stoll

A Stoll feature promises quality baseball goods and low prices. The store highlights ready season stock and club outfitting, inviting buyers to discuss gear and terms for individuals or teams.

Stoll’s

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