Churches and civic notices from Cranbury area
Local church services include First Presbyterian led by Rev. J E Curry with Sunday School at 10 and a Friday prayer meeting. Second Presbyterian and Schultz Memorial M E also listed. Community groups meet May 25 to 27 including Woman's Club, Stitch and Chatter Club, Pioneer Grange. Fire Department called to a cornfield fire near Scotts Corner. Miss Mary W Grove's surprise wedding shower held at Grover home with guests from nearby towns. Funeral for Nelson S Rule held at the home of Howard A Landis in Monmouth Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D W. Clayton
Roland H Skillman
Old Bridge
Mary W. Grove
Plainsboro
Rue Grover
Mrss Grove
Plainaboro
Nelson S. Rule
Howard A Landis
Monmouth Junction
Death of Willard Howell Reported in Tucson
Friends in Cranbury learn of Willard H. Howell of Tucson Arizona death announced by telegram. He was the grandson of Dr James H. Conover and spent early life in Cranbury before leaving about nineteen years ago. Body to be brought home for burial when arrival is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilard H. Howell
Tucson
Arizona
Cranbury
Howell
James H. Conover
Lovely Reception by the Woman's Club
The Spring reception of the Woman's Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvah W. Forman with eighty to ninety guests. The program featured Ferris and Swetland performances, mandolin and guitar pieces, readings, and choral numbers, all by home talent except the visiting duo from Peddie Institute, highly praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah W. Forman
Ferris
Swetland
Meeers
Messra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Messrs
Peddie Institute
Wm. H. Gordon
William Gordon
F. A. Brown
E .S. Barclay
H. J. Butcher
Edward Chamberlin
Frank Davie
C. P. Emmons
H. Perrine
Clarence Perrine
Silvers
Ella Stults
H. N. Scott
Frederick Sch
Jobn Dorrance
Martin Welsh
Misa_Anna Chamberlin
Clarence ‘Perrice
Russell_ Johnson
H. 8
Dey
Peter Schenck Civil War veteran dies at 81 in Dayton
Peter Schenck of Dayton, a Civil War veteran, died Sunday night at home at 81 after four months of illness. Survived by wife Sarah, sister Julia Hughes of Trenton, and brother Ralph Schenck of Princeton. Funeral Thursday at his Cranbury home, Rev. L. E. Lennox officiating. Burial in Penn's Neck Cemetery. A. 8. Cole & Son of Cranbury in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schenck
Dayton
Sarah Schenck
Julia Hughes
Trenton
Ralph Schenck
Princeton
L. E. Lennox
Methodist Church of
Methodist Church of Cranbury. Interment Was In Penn’s Neck Cemetery
Cole & Son of
Cranbury
Two Boys Steal Car In Chicago And Travel West
Charles Belt and Maurice Clement were arrested after a cross country drive in a stolen five passenger Lexington. Belt, 22, of Fort Collins Colorado and Clement, 17, of Boston were found asleep in the vehicle near Windsor Hights after being spotted by farmer Harry Mount. Belt confessed to stealing the car in Chicago and had served in the United States Marine Corps. Detours to Trenton police followed as Chicago authorities were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R Belt
Fort Collins
Col
Maurice Clement
Boston
Walter
Heber
Trenton
Windsor-Hightstown
Harry Mount
Windsor
Dettmar
Bat
Glement
Clancy
Belt
Chicago
Lexington
Clement
United States Marine Corps
Steinbachs Marks Golden Anniversary Sale Beginnings 1920
Steinbachs announces a Golden Anniversary Sale starting Saturday May 29 1920 and running through June to celebrate fifty years of business. The piece recalls Asbury Park roots from 1870 and the 1897 Main Street expansion, highlighting merchandise quality and customer appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinbachs
Asbury Park
Long Branch
Lake Avenue
Main Street
Bradley
Park Hall
Steinbach’s
Point Pleasant
Matawan Cach
Prohibition Reduces Alcoholic Cases in New York Hospitals
An Arkansas Gazette report notes a 70 to 90 percent drop in hospital alcoholic patients in New York City. Officials say fewer intoxication cases free staff for other care, aiding mental health, maternity, and tubercular treatment, and enabling 7,000 more patients yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Arkansas Gazette
New York Hospital
Bellevue
Frederick D. Greene
United Hospital Fund
New York
Johnstown man missing since April 27 found ill in Johnstown
George Exton a well known farmer from Johnstown Pennsylvania, vanished from home April 27 and later appeared delirious in Johnstown suffering pneumonia. He is under medical care with memory of wife and daughter unclear. He had worked briefly for Cambria Steel Co and retained his funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamesburg
Exton
Johnstown
Mr. Hahn
Mre
Cambria Steel Company
Johns
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Presbyterian
J. E. Curry
Romeo
Second Presbyterian
Frederick Schweitzer
Woman’s Club
Woman’s Club of
J. 8. Silvers
Stitch and Chatter Club
William Hughes
Cranbury Fire Company
Pioneer Grange
Joseph Petty
Joeph Petty
Scotts Corner
Willard ‘H. Howell
The
Woman's Club
Mildred Formantre
Oman
Miss Mary Spaulding the Rosary
Mr. Ferris
Steinbach
George Exton
Johnstown, Pa
Cranbury Press
John C Welch
22Nd New Jersey Cavalry
Columbia
Chattanooga
Tesa
Blue Ridge
Allegiany Mountains
Welch
Tulsa
Osta A
Appelget
Sorgaum
Madisonville
Tenn
Adrain
S. Spasge
Tugalo
Smoky Mountains
Collins Welch
Oklo
England
Far
America
First National Bank
J.S. Rogers_&_Son
Hightstown, N. J
Hightstown
RK. A. Donnelly
State Street
Broad
Trenton, N. J
Horace Mann
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