Churches Schedule and Activities This Week
Sunday School at 10 with morning worship at 11 led by Rev. J. B. Curry. The Light Bearers meet at 3 led by Alberta Applegate. Prayer meeting Friday at 730. Schweitzer spoke on China last Friday. Friday night slides on Islam planned. Mrs. Curry directs story hour. Sunday School finances sound. Miss Irene Walker and Gladys Stults lead consecration events and home life talks. Schultz Memorial M E holds 10 and 11 services with communion and new member reception. Paul at Athens theme for community service 730.
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J. B. Curry
Light Bearers Mission Band
Alberta Applegate
Schweitzer
China
School of Missions
EB. S. Barclay
C. E B
Gladys Stults
C. E
Irene Walker
Rev. L. &. Lennox
Paul
Athens
Missionary Society postpones March meeting to March 17
The Helping Hand Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church postpones the March 10 meeting to Friday March 17 at 2 80 P M with Mrs Jos E Curry hosting a Special Social at the Manse.
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Helping Hand Missionary Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
Jos E Curry
Surrogate Daniel W Clayton Returns to Office After Illness
Daniel W. Clayton, the surrogate, was in his County Record Building office Wednesday for the first time since his illness. He is improving rapidly and gaining strength, though it will be some time before he resumes duties. His return drew many friends to congratulate him at the surrogate's busy office.
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Daniel W. Clayton
County Record Building
Tragic Leap Into Canal Ends Miss Gaurnieri Life
Miss Katie Gaurnieri aged 18 of Sand Cully near Timue ville perished after walking from home in a night dress during an illness. She leapt into the canal and was not found for hours. grappling irons loaned by Coroner Bray aided the searchers in recovering the body.
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Katie Gaurnieri
Sand Cully
Timueville
Bray
St Patrick Day Supper by Stitch and Chatter Club
The Stitch and Chatter Club announces a St Patrick Day supper on Thursday evening March 16. Save the date for the community gathering and dinner event.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Outside Salesmen Wanted for Furniture Sales
STEINBACH COMPANY in Asbury Park New Jersey seeks outside salesmen to sell furniture and related lines. Applicants should have solid knowledge of furniture and preferably linens and house furnishings. Offers good salary and bonus.
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Steinbach Company
Asbury Park, N. J
Miss Grace A Meskill Weds James I Hutchinson Jr
Miss Grace A Meskill of Bayonne married James I Hutchinson Jr at the groom’s parents home in Hightstown on a Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Harry Evan Owings officiated in a quiet ceremony due to the groom’s mother illness. the couple will reside in Hightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace A. Meskill
Bayonne
James I Hutchinson, Jr
James I Hutchinson
Hightstown
Harry Evan Owings
Voorhees & Bro celebrates 25 years in Trenton store growth
H. M. Voorhees & Bro of Trenton marks a quarter century since its modest North Broad Street start in 1897. A 24 day March anniversary sale begins the fourth offering new seasonable merchandise at greatly reduced prices to thank patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Spring
H. M. Voorhees & Bro
Trenton
N. J
Voorhees
North Broad Street
William McKinley
M. Voorhees
H. M. Voorhees
Anna's
Mayor Undergoes Operation in Trenton
Mayor William N. Cunningham of Hightstown N J underwent a serious operation at St Francis Hospital in Trenton yesterday morning. Reports say his condition is favorable. He fell ill Sunday and was attended by Dr William L Wanbur before being moved to the hospital Tuesday for surgery.
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Hightstown
N. J
William N. Cunningham
St Francis Hospital
Trenton
William L Wnbur
Trenton Hospital
Unusual Nullity Decree Sheds Light on 1918 Camden Marriage
In Trenton on March 2 a final decree of nullity of marriage was issued for Rubamah M. Strang of Hightstown, dissolving her union with Walter S. Dix, a former U. S. naval member. The chancery court ruled fraud at inception justified voiding the contract under general equity jurisdiction. The couple wed in December 1918 in Camden.
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Trenton
Rubamah M. Strang
Hightstown
Court of Chancery
Walter S. Dix
United States Naval Service
Chancery Court
Dix
Miss Strangin
Amos M. Waln
Charles E. Roberts
Miss Strang
Camden
Norcross Wins Multiple Prizes At State Agriculture College
Leonard H. Norcross, son of Mr and Mrs Frank T Norcross of Etra Road Hightstown, took top honors at the State Agriculture College short course in New Brunswick. He earned three prizes including two cash awards for poultry work and highest general average, plus a silver loving cup for the best all around poultry man.
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Norcross
Thompson
Garden Varieties Unattainable in Markets Warned by Seed House
Gardeners should grow on home plots varieties failing to ship well and chosen for freshness. Seed shortages this season push readers to order from Michell's Seed House at 518 Market Street Philadelphia for a free 192 page catalog detailing seeds bulbs plants tools and supplies.
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Michell
Market Street
Phils
Wichell
Philadelphia
Dealing With People of a Tragic Temperament
London Answers advises avoiding sympathy with those who spread worry. Treat their "tragic tales" as minimal. offer brief regret for small inconveniences and then divert to other topics. The suggested approach aims to prevent amplifying their perceived troubles.
Causes of Winds From Temperature Differences
Winds arise from atmospheric disturbances created by temperature differences between adjacent areas. Heated ground warms air, causing expansion and movement toward cooler regions, while surface pressure differences drive a lower inward current, producing two distinct wind streams: an upper outward flow and a lower inward flow.
Local social notes from Hightstown and nearby areas
Mrs. A Koch and family of Philadelphia and Dr Schole of the University of Pennsylvania visited Hightstown over the weekend. Mrs. Howard Davison hosted six tables at five hundred. Several residents, including Miss Clara Gertzel and Mrs. W A Robbins, are mentioned with health and travel updates. A birthday party for Anna Montgoven was held with a list of young guests and light refreshments.
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A. Koch
Philadelphia
Dr. Schole
University of Pennsylvania
Mrs. A Turner
South Street
Howard Davison
Ralph Harmon
Helen Montgovern
Anna
Louise Ely
Edythe Peppler
Helen Rhenow
Margaret Cook
Dorothy Thomas
Millie Horn
Elsie Chamberlin
Norris Robbins
Bertie Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trenton, N. J
First Presbyterian
Second Presbyterian
Helping Hand Society
Clayton
Dirl
London
Florence M. Schoen
New York
Clara Gertzel
Mercer Hospital
Catherine Brearley
Frank Wolfe
Peter Ives
James C. Laird
Robbinsville
Addison Chamberlin
Charles Wilson
William Totton
Emma Mount
Bergens Mills
Walter Davison
First National Bank
Cranbury, N. J
Daniel
South Broad St
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