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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1920

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The Churches Sunday Services and Programs

First Presbyterian offers morning worship by Rev J B Curry on Love Supreme with Sunday School at 10 and Christian Endeavor 620. Community Service at 780 o'clock and prayer meeting Friday at 7 30. Second Presbyterian led by Rev Frederick Schweitzer with 10 o'clock Sunday School. Schultz Memorial M E conducts Sunday worship by Rev M E Snyder. quarterly conference to follow.

J. B. Curry Love Supreme Christian Endeavor Second Presbyterian Frederick Schweitzer

Church groups schedule December meetings and donations

The Light Bearers mission band meets Friday in the First Presbyterian chapel at four. Second Church C E Society holds Sunday evening meeting at 6 30 with subject Progressive Living led by Miss Helen Carr. Junior C E of Second Presbyterian meets Sunday Dec 5 at 3. Helping Hand Missionary Society meets Friday Dec 10 with Mrs Bertram S Clayton. Mrs John Carlson reports $80 raised in Cranbury Red Cross drive. Middlesex Lodge I O O F No 90 meets Mon Dec 6. WCTU meets Thu Dec 9 with Miss Mary Edgall on Partnership with God led by Mrs Geo B Mershon. Woman's Home Missionary Society of Second Church meets Mon Dec 6 at 3 at Mrs E C Wilson home. topic Hand Change of Neighbors South America with Home Study Leaders Emmons Chamberlin Burroughs.

Light Bearers Mission Band of the First. Presbyterian Church Gelock Sara Bennett Rubella Perrine C.—E.—Society Helen Carr Christian Endeavor Society Second Presbyterian Church Bankes Stahl Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Second Church E. C. Wilson South America Emmons Chamberlin Burroughs

Donation Invitation for Lennox Memorial Service

Invitations are issued for a church donation event at Schultz Memorial Church Cranbury on Tuesday evening December 21 from 6 to 10 o'clock to honor Rev. L. E. Lennox.

L. E. Lennox Schultz Memorial Church Cranbury

Bible Giving Christmas Plan Promotes Bible Gifts

A local drive urges every person to include at least one Bible or Testament as part of Christmas gifts honouring Christ. Mrs. J. G Symmes offers Bibles and children’s titles including Dr. Hurlbut's Story of the Bible and Story of Jesus. contact 8M13.

Hurlbut Jesus J. G Symmes

Farmer Bids Farewell to Lamed Grey Horse After Break

Clarence M Perrine found his fine grey horse lame on his farm while bringing in apples. Examination showed a broken hind leg, and the animal had to be killed.

Clarence M. Perrine

First Presbyterian Sunday School entertains Women and Girls

The Men and Boys of the First Presbyterian Sunday School entertained the Women and Girls of the school on Tuesday evening in the chapel for perfect attendance. Miss Robertson of New York was the elocutionist and Mr. Harry Sherman of Bloomfield New Jersey provided other entertainment. Everyone enjoyed the program and refreshments of ice cream and cake.

First Presbyterian Sunday School

Surprise Party for Albert C Barclay Held at Parents’ Home

A surprise party was given to Albert C Barclay on Saturday evening at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs E B Barclay. Dancing was the main feature. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Misses Marion Applegate Gertrude Harder Marion Hughes Celeste Mason Lillie Farr Hazel Duncan Alice Maack of Dayton and Messrs Ersent Walker Harold ONeill Douglass Chamberlin Austin Van Sise John Campbell Stanley and Albert Barclay.

Albert C. Barclay

Orchardside Again A Winner at Horticultural Society Meeting

John H Barclay Sr travels to Wilmington Delaware for Peninsula Horticultural Society meeting where his box of Rome Beauties wins 5000 in a world sweepstakes. He also claims second world prize. A Woman's Club program on Scotland features readings songs and musical numbers organized by Mrs Perrine and Mrs Burroughs.

John H. Barclay Wilmington Delaware Peninsula Horticultural Society Rome Orchardside Woman's Club Scotland J. B. Perrine Burroughs First Literary Society Auld Licht M. E Bergen

A Beautiful Bazaar and Fine Supper

The Stitch and Chatter Bazaar and Supper raised about 800 dollars with 750 dollars net, from supper ice cream fancy work and other features. The event supported Second Church activities bringing together ladies and honorary members in a well received community effort.

Pioneer Grange Elects Officers For Ensuing Year

At a special meeting on Friday November 26 Pioneer Grange elected officers for the coming year. Names include Master Herbert G Hoxie Overseer Carleton Campbell Chaplain John B Perrine Secretary Russell Spratford Financial Secretary John D Bennett Treasurer Spencer Perrine Lecturer Mrs H G Hoxie Steward Le Roy Scott Gate Keeper Walter Boye Assistant Steward Andrew Perrine Lady Assistant Steward Mrs Andrew Perrine Pomona Mrs Carleton Campbell Ceres Mrs Le Roy Scott Flora Mrs John D Bennett. The next meeting on December 14 will hear reports from attendees of the State Grange session in Atlantic City.

Pioneer Grange Herbert G. Hoxie Carleton Campbell John B. Perrine Russell Spratford John D. Bennett Spencer Perrine H. G. Hoxie le Roy Scott Walter Boye Andrew Perrine Andrew Perrine Pomona Carleton Campbell Ceres le Roy Scott Flora State Grange Atlantic City

Acker Joerg Nuptials at Trinity Reformed Church Newark

Miss Lillian Bell Acker daughter of Mr and Mrs Lud wig Acker Cranbury wed Edwin J C Joerg son of Mrs Louise M Joerg Newark at Trinity Reformed Church Newark Thanksgiving Eve Rev Francis Richard Fenn Palma officiated. Bridesmaids wore pink and nile green georgette. reception followed at the bridegroom’s home. Fire news reports two blazes near Wyckoffs Mills and Abijah Applegate residence with rapid firemen response.

Lillian Bell Acker Ludwig Acker Cranbury Edwin J.C Joerg Louise M. Joerg Fleming ‘Avenue Newark Trinity Reformed Church N. J Francis Richard Fenn Palma Engelbert Brasch Marie-Antionette Louise B Joerg Bertha E Joerg Irene E Smith Bener Edith E. Vasey Franklin Brasch Francis Richard Fenn Jennie Rae Moore Rahway

Cranbury Man John H. VanDeventer Dies at 74

John H. VanDeventer of Cranbury died at his home after a long illness at age 74. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Charles Hendricks of Cranbury, and a sister Miss Mary Van Deventer of New Brunswick. Funeral services were held from Miss War-Deventer’s home the following Tuesday and interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Undertakers A. B. Cole, Son & Co. of Cranbury directed the arrangements.

John H. VanDeventer Cranbury Charles Hendricks Mary VanDeventer New Brunswick

Wilson and Miss McManus Wed in Hightstown

Wilson and Miss Mame McManus were married by Rev. Thomas Tyack at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the bride mother Mrs A J McManus home on Stockton Street in Hightstown.

Wilson Mame McManus Thomas Tyack A. J. McManus Stockton Street Hightstown

Schumann-Heink Set for Newark Armory Return

Madame Schumann-Heink, nearing sixty, will perform at the Newark Armory on Wednesday evening December 15 under Furstman Management. Her prior Newark concert in 1919 drew vast crowds as soldiers were admitted as guests at the Broad Street Theatre.

Schumann-Heink Newark Mme Schumann-Heink Furstman Newark Armory Broad Street Theatre Fuerstman Salvation Army Richie Peer Leeroo Mme Lennon Caruso Kubelik Lonize Homer Kreisler Rachmaninoff

Trucker Killed as Freight Train Hits Across Rogers Ave Crossing

Fred Brown a 24 year old truck driver for Thompson and Brickman was killed when his lorry was struck by a fast freight on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Rogers Avenue crossing in Hightstown. The track was demolished with debris extending 200 feet. Brown, a recent Hightstown arrival from New York, formerly worked as a mechanic for R D Norton Garage. No family details are known. the body was taken to Rogers morgue and the coroner notified.

Fred Brown Thompson & Brickman New State Highway Pennsylvania Railroad Rogers Avenue Highttown Brown Hightstown New York R. D. Norton Garage Company Rogers

Stoll's Gift Stores Attracting Christmas Shoppers

Stoll's Gift Stores urge early selection for Christmas shoppers. The retailer touts carefully curated gift goods with fair prices and emphasizes that many items are scarce and reorders unlikely. Store staff offer to assist in choosing suitable gifts.

Stoll’s Gift Stores

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian M. E Snyder Light Bearers Mission Band Second Church C. E. Society Sovciety Bertram S. Clayton Cross John Carlson Red Cross Middlesex Lodge Middlesex Lodge, No. 90 CT. U Womans’ Christian Temperance Union Mary Edgall God Geo B. Mershon Albert Barclay Ernest Campbell St. Francis Hospital Trenton Lock Lomond Martin Welsh Anna Chamberlin Mire x Clarence-Perring C. P. Emmons Robert Burns the Red Tm Jnt Laddie Stults Lassie Perrine Thrams John Stonaker Walter F. Gierman Wyckoffs Mills Kaved Abijah Applegate Clarence Eiler STOLL E. State St Trenton, N The First National Bank Granbury, N. J Boudoir the Great Christmas Store East State St Trenton, N. J For All Daniel Block South Broad St
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