Church notices and parish activities listed in local churches
The notice lists sermons at First and Second Presbyterian Churches with pastors Rev. J. E. Curry and Rev. Warren Elsing, plus evening topics and a youth event led by W. Russell Silvers. It notes a July 4 parade planning, Stitch and Chatter Club meeting, a Ben Hur illustrated lecture by Rev. Henry R. Rose, and the Young People's Christian Association officers elected at Second Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Warren Elsing
First Presbyterian Church
Henry R. Rose
Church of the Redeemer of
Newark
Rose
Apollo Lodge No. 156
Young People’s Christian Association of
The
Emma Mershon
Raymond Lawrence
Mary Hughes
Ernest Campbell
Cranbury Graduates at State Normal School Commencement
Miss Barn Perrine Murray Applegate Cole form Cranbury's graduating class at the State Normal School in Trenton. Perrine, class president and valedictorian, spoke on America’s opportunity after the war. Also noted is Arthur Burroughs receiving a music certificate and a reception at Dayton for Mr. and Mrs. Errickson and their son Ellison C. Errickson with guests from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Barn I. Perrine
Misa Helen Murray
Bertha Applegate
Ethel Cole
State Normal School
Trenton
Perrine
America
Miss Applegate
Arthur L. Burroughs
State Schools Conservatory of Music
J. W. Errickson
Dayton
Ellison C. Errickson
E. Tougas
New Brunswick
Hightstown
Dutch Neck
Belmar Austin
Texas
Passaic
Mrs Schultz Visits Cranbury For Memorial Organ Dedication
Mrs Gertrude Schultz of New Bedford Mass visited Cranbury for the Schultz Memorial Organ dedication. She traveled with George Bedford and Mrs Heimpatead of Brooklyn and was hosted by Rev Z W Wells and wife, along with Mr and Mrs James Keoefe of East Orange guests of W 8 Cole and daughter Mrs Richard Gluck. They departed Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude 8. Schultz
New Bedford
Mass
Cranbury
Schultz Memorial
George Bedford
Heimpatead
Brooklyn
Z. W. Wells
James Keoefe
East Orange
W. 8. Cole
Richard Gluck
Dedication of Schultz Memorial Organ at Cranbury Church
Last Sunday evening the dedication of the Schultz Memorial Organ at the Cranbury Methodist Church drew a full house. Rev Z W Wells presided with Marion Van Marter of Hightstown at the pew organ, and donor Mrs Gertrude Schultz spoke as the organ was presented to the congregation by William S Cole. The dedicatory address by Rev James W Marehall highlighted church music, followed by a prayer from Rev Lawrenson Correll. Tenor William Speights of the Boston Conservatory sang several selections. The service closed with “God be with you till we meet again” and the church name was changed to Schultz Memorial Church of Cranbury in honor of Mrs Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz Memorial
Z. W. Wells
Misa Marion van Marter
Hightstown
Gertrude 8. Schultz
William 8
William Speights
Boston Conservatory of Music
Schultz
Cranbury
Engagement Announced For Miss Fthel Cole And Charles Symmes
The engagement of Miss Fthel Cole and Charles Van Dyke Symmes was announced at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman in Cranbury. The couple, graduates of Cranbury High School, are involved in local clubs and church work. no wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fthel Cole
Charles van Dyke Symmes
Cranbury
Charles Hoffman
State Normal School
Trenton
Miss Cole
Hoffman
Killarney
Sara S. Perrine
Helen Murray
Helen Spaght
Stanhope
Bessie Greer
Woodbury
Esther Bacon
Bridgeton
Adele Ely
Englishtown
H. C. Symmes
Cole
Mr. Symmes
Mrs Adrian S Appelger Dies at 44 in Cranbury Area
Mrs Adrian S Appelger died at home near here last Friday after weeks of illness. She was 44, daughter of Mrs Mary Wilkes and the late Moses Wilkes of Trenton. She married lawyer Mr Appelget two years ago and worked in the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Trenton. She belonged to the New Jersey Women's Relief Corps and the Ladies Auxiliary Sons of Veterans. Survived by husband, mother, two children William and Minnie, four brothers and one sister. Funeral from First Baptist Church in Trenton with burial at Brainerd Cemetery, Cranbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian S. Appelger
Here
Trenton
First Baptist Church
That Place
W. D. Thatcher
Brainerd
Cranbury
Appelget
Mary Wilkes
Moses Wilkes
Bureau of Vital Statistica
State House
Women’s Relief Corps
State of
New Jersey
the Sons of Veterana
Appelger
William
Minnie
Mary
Aaron
Christopher
John Wilkes
Mary Worstall
Dolington
Fourth of July Celebration Plans in Cranbury
Residents rally for a unified town Fourth of July with a parade, athletic contests, community choir, and vendor-refreshment setup. R. P. Stillwell chairs the general committee as prizes, judges, and schedules are announced for entries, rehearsals, and a central store property venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 8. Grover
Andrew Ely
Dayton
Clarence Grover
Hightstown
W. H. Johnson
Cranbury
Prospect Avenue
Brainerd Place
Wm. S. Bull
Blauvelt Clapp Wedding In Pasadena Ceremony
C C Blauvelt former mayor of Hightstown and Velma Brown Clapp of Pasadena Calif were wed Sunday June 11 at the bride’s home. The home’s decorations featured poppies daisies roses and sweet peas. The bride wore a cream chiffon gown with pink and lavender borders. After a wedding trip the couple will live on Lomar Road Pasadena. Also announced was the marriage of Cornelia J Phares and Harold Haines performed June 3 at the Methodist parsonage. They will reside in Lambertville where the groom is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Universalist Church
Woman's Choral Club
Cornelia J. Phares
James Phares
Harold Haines
John Haines
Trenton
Z. W. Wells
Methodist
Lambertville
War Preparedness Mood Draws American Resolve
A stirring call to arms appeals to honor and duty, framing national preparedness as the era’s defining issue since the Civil War. The piece argues the war effort is a powerful national doctrine and a central emotional appeal shaping public opinion.
Special music and decorations headline event
The program featured special music and decorations with the National Anthem sung by the entire audience creating a collective patriotic moment.
Picnic supplies and kits fill town store shelves
A local shop advertises a wide range of picnic items and supplies. Thermos bottles crepe paper doilies paper plates drinking cups fishing tackle paper napkins automobile kits flags and related longings are offered in large variety. First time townsfolk urged to stock up.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Curry
P. Cc. A
Earth
W. Russell Silvers
Stitch and Chatter Club
David Griggs
Ernest Stults
Society
Mrs. Schultz
Jet
R. P. Stillwell
Second Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
Wm. Russell Silvers
Village Improvement Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Gaines-Phares
James Russell Lowell
Strand Theatre
Hightstown, N. J
Hudson
E. State
Trenton, N. J
Palm Beach
Benjamin Make
Benjamin
Donnelly
Fred K W. Donnelly & CO
Williams
Roger’s Bros
Cromwell
Community
Community Co
St, Regis and Patrician
Sheffield
Hawkes
A. F. Williams
East State Street
Trenton, N, da
Lisle
R. A. Donnelly
State Street
Broad
Daniel Block Clothing CO
Washington Market Building
S. Broadst
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