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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1921

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Religious Society Notices From Local Churches

The Second Church GOEB Society will meet in the chapel next Sunday at 6 30 PM with the theme The most helpful passages in the Bible. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Church will meet January 14 with Mrs A W Forman and committee members J G Symmes Henry Brown D J Wilson.

Second Church E. Society Goeb. Society of the Second Church Ledder Harold Ogborn Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Church A. W. Forman J. G. Symmes Henry Brown D. J. Wilson

Light Bearers Mission Band Plans Friday Meeting

The Light Bearers mission band of the First Presbyterian Church will assemble in the chapel Friday afternoon January 14 at 3:45. Leader s Mary Perrine and Alice Brown will preside.

Light Bearers Mission Band of the First, Presbyterian Mary Perrine Alice Brown

Helping Hand and Woman's Club Meet Soon

The Helping Hand Missionary Society of the First Church will meet Friday afternoon January 14 at 2:30 with Mrs Harry Perrine on Cranbury Neck Road. The Cranbury Woman's Club will meet Wednesday January 12 at Mrs J E Curry's home for Guest Day with special music and a lecture by Mrs H C Stull of Trenton on the Young Women's Christian Association National and International.

Helping Hand Missionary Society of the First Church Harry Perrine Cranbury Neck Road Woman’s Club of Cranbury J. E. Curry H. C. Stull Trenton The Young Women’s Christian Association

Willing Workers Dance Planned at Odd Fellows Hall

The Willing Workers Club schedules a dance at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday January 18 1921 with music by Professor L W Johnson. The township committee has purchased the Shoemaker Lot also known as Charles Ely for a Fire Home and will begin building once title passes.

Willing Workers Club Odd Fellows Hall L. W. Johnson Charles Ely

Pioneer Grange Meeting Set for January 11

Pioneer Grange No 1 announces its next meeting for Tuesday evening January 11 with important business and a surprise program. A large attendance of members is desired due to matters of vital interest to all involved.

Pioneer Grange No. 1 Grange

Township Committee to Meet on Monday at 2 P M

The Township Committee will meet at their usual place on Monday at 2 p m to receive reports from township officers and to transact any other business that may come before them.

Crap bury Fire Company Elects New Officers

At the regular meeting the Crap bury Fire Company elected officers including President T. B. Woolston Vice President H. N. Scott Secretary Joseph Wicoff Assistant Secretary Wm. Bogart Treasurer Norman Appleget Chief E. C. Wilson Assistant Chief M. A. Bue and Entertainment Committee members George Hopple Wm. Nicholls John Martin Charles Schnell Roland Dey Lewis Schenck Russell Spratford.

Crapbury Fire Company T. B. Woolston H. N. Scott Joseph Wicoff Wm. Bogart Ttredaurer Norman Appleget E. C. Wilson M. A. Bue George Hopple Wm. Nicholls John Martin Charles Schnell Roland Dey Lewis Schenck Russell Spratford

Miss Elma Black Weds Harry Locke in Hightstown

Miss Elma Jeannette Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter C Black of Hightstown married Harry Charles Locke of Bridgeton N J at noon Saturday. The Rev Harry L Chance of Trenton performed the double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents York Road home. The bride’s sister Mrs Stanley Stults and Ferris C Waite were maids and best man respectively. Only immediate family attended. The couple will reside in Hightstown after a short wedding trip.

Elma Jeannette Black Walter C. Black Hightstown Harry Charles Locke Bridgeton N. J York Road Harry L. Chance Trenton Stanley Stults Ferris C. Waite Mrs. Locke

Cranbury Council No 60 Jr O U A M Meets January 10

All members are requested to attend the regular meeting Monday January 10 at 8 o clock. Election of officers and other important business will be discussed in Bremer.

Cranbury Council No. 60

Stitch and Chatter Club Elects Officers for New Year

At an all day meeting in the chapel on Thursday January 6 the Stitch and Chatter Club elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs M Ag Bue Vice President Mrs E S Barclay Treasurer Miss Marie Grover Secretary Mrs B C Wilson Assistant Secretary Mrs H C Wilson The treasurer reported year receipts 2384 33 with expenditures 1056 83 leaving balance 1327 50 Net Bazaar proceeds were 850 The report praises the members work and urges churchwomen to begin the year with renewed energy.

Stitch and Chatter Club M. Ag Bue E. 8. Barclay Misa Marie Grover B.C. Wilson H. C. Wilson

Surprise variety shower for Cranbury couple names many guests

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Chamberlin of Cranbury hosted a surprise shower on Tuesday evening. The evening featured gifts, games, and musical selections with refreshments. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives listed by name.

Lewis B. Chamberlin Cranbury Mary Bila Thompson Sarah Bergen Imlay O'Neil Edna, Walker Mildred Updike Reba Cook Frene Walker Dorothy Hawke Anda Rogers Virginia Pullen Margaret Wright Carrie A. Hutchinson Mazers Richard Applegate Alfred Perrine James O’neil Lester Hyland Alvin Updike Ernest Campbell Norman Applegate Frank Rogers Paul Wright Wesley Konover Leon Nixon Graham Campbell Joseph Wright Franklin Brasch John A Carson Lewis A. Bowers Maurice H. Hawke D. Farr Chamberlin William Hutchinson F. W. Honover Bertram S. Clayton Ernest L. Stults Henry Snedeker Lewis C. Chamberlin Orville E. Wright

Increase in Cranbury Tax Valuation Set for Hearing

Assessor C. R. Wicoff has been notified by the County Board of Taxation to raise Cranbury Township valuations by 20 percent. He has requested a hearing to be held in Cranbury this Friday at 2 oclock, with the board present to attempt an adjustment amid local concern over the demand.

C. R. Wicoff County Board of Taxation Cranbury Township

Mrs Isabella Perrine Died At 85 In Hightstown

Mrs Isabella D Perrine widow of John Perrine died Monday at her home in Hightstown aged 85. Funeral was held Wednesday from her late home with Rev H S Owings of the Hightstown Baptist Church officiating. Interment at Hightstown Cemetery directed by A C Cole Son Co Cranbury. She was a long time Baptist and active in Sunday School life. Survived by daughter Mrs A H Dey of Trenton and ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Isabella D. Perrine John Perrine Hightstown H. 5. Owings Hightstown Baptist Church Hightstown Cemetery A. §. Cole Mra. A. H. Dey Trenton Mra Perrine

Defects in People Like Fallen Fruit in Barrels

A thoughtful analogy notes that small faults in goods or character tempt buyers or peers to overlook problems. Wise handles ensure no defective matter contaminates the whole. Unscrupulous actors mix fallen traits with good to gain trust, but revelations expose the impurities.

Cranbury Board of Trade Elects Leaders at First Meeting

The first annual Cranbury Board of Trade meeting drew a large crowd at the Cranbury Ten with President E. S. Barclay presiding. Prof. App spoke on organization and cooperation. Officers elected include E. S. Barclay president D. W. Clayton vice president C. B. Wicoff secretary A. W. Forman treasurer.

Cranbury Board of Trade Cranbury Ten B. S.barclay Prof App New Jersey Federation of Farmers BR. Mason Clifford A Stults Wm. H. Johnson Joseph Wincklhofer Stanley Conover William Denison H. N. Scott D. W. Clayton R. P Stillwell Wm. H Gordon D C. Mershon William Stryker Wm. N. Hughes Wm. H. de Bow E. C. Wilson Cranbury Station State Highway Commissions Cranbury- Hightstown

Enemies of the Eighteenth Amendment Charged by Bishop

In a W. G. T. U. address, Right Rev. William F. Anderson condemns opponents of prohibition as enemies of home and education. He accuses liquor interests of harming women and children, public schools, and national character, labeling anti prohibitionists unprogressive and un-Christian across denominations.

Rev William F. Anderson The Episcopal Church

Steinbach's Asbury Park Stages Third Annual Department Sale

Steinbach's Asbury Park launches its third annual department managers sale on Monday January 3 and runs a month. Specials at half price across 21 divisions feature a Thrift avenue with 200 feet of bargains. A scenic window with a miniature yacht race signals department standings while cash prizes reward top sellers each week.

Steinbach Asbury Park Department Managers Steinbach’s Dukeit Thrift Avenue D. M

Senate Passes Poindexter Bill Out of Debate

The Senate approved the Poindexter measure banning attempts to obstruct interstate commerce by pressuring carriers to strike. Violations carry a 15000 dollar fine up to fifteen years imprisonment. The move signals renewed anti strike provisions after earlier railroad bill edits.

Senate United States House House of Representatives Boston Transcript

Kepi Returns to French Army Consideration

The Journal Officiel reports that the French minister of war is considering a return to the kepi for parade and walking-out use. The classic cap, linked with glory of arms, may replace the steel helmet and soft bonnet in certain wear. Sous officers in many garrisons already may wear it as part of walking-out kit.

Officiel London Times

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Mérnopier Caviion Mark Broderick Schweitzer J.E. Curry Light Bearers Mission Band Woman’s Club Pioneer Grange Locke-Black Board of Trade Meeting Pollu East State St Trenton, N. J First National Bank Cranbury, N. J Daniel Lothing
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