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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1919
Page
1
The First Presbyterian Church set for Sunday morning will feature Rev. J. B. Curry delivering an anniversary sermon on Retrospect and Outlook from Hebrews 10:32 and Philippians 3:18-14. A prayer meeting follows Friday night at 7 30 focusing on Americanization and a chapter from C A Brooks on Christian Americanization.
Preaching Sunday morning at 11 by Rev Frederick Schweitzer with Sunday School at 10. Schultz Memorial M E Preaching by Rev H Floran at lam. C E Society met next Sunday evening in chapel with topic How to Avoid Failure Joshua 1 18 led by Milton Lawrence.
The Stitch and Chatter Club will meet next Thursday November 13 at the home of Mrs. Matthew A Rue for a gathering of members and sewing tasks.
A special meeting followed Sunday service at the Second Church to elect deacons. Elected were Augustus G. Conover Nicholas Vreeland Edward W. Walker Clarence Grover Carleton Campbell and Joseph M. Owens.
On Tuesday evening November 11 Pioneer Grange will elect officers for the next year and present a literary program. Members are urged to attend. The October 21 meeting praised Mr Brill for a China illustrated lecture using 100 slides and Rev J E Curry for the lantern. Election Day Dinner and Supper by the Ladies Guild of the First Church drew strong patronage. supper receipts totaled 349.69 and dinner 32.00, with about 275 taking supper. Crescent Orchestra contributed music.
Cranbury Council No. 60 Jr. O U A M schedules its regular meeting for Monday evening November 10. Important business will be discussed and a smoker plus social hour will follow the session inviting all members to attend.
On November 20 the C E Society of the Second Presbyterian Church will stage a play titled The Black Diamond. The event is announced as a community program and invites attendance.
The northeastern Monmouth district Presbytery will hold a New Era Institute on Monday November 17 at First Church Cranbury. Afternoon session starts 2 00 pm evening session 7 30 pm Rev Arthur Phillips explains Practical Christian Service goals and adoption locally General Committee delegates attend to outline program and provide inspirational addresses
By special request patrons were disappointed at the last sale of Army Reclaimed Blankets. A new lot will be placed on sale November 8. Wool blankets and cloth blankets suitable for coats robes mackinaws are offered. Large blankets weigh up to 5 pounds at 5.45.
The Woman's Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Geo B Mershon. Rev W J B Edgar of Jamesburg spoke on A New America from many views. Committees for two receptions were announced led by Mrs Anna Spauling and Mrs William Gordon with numerous members listed for each.
A large Cranbury area crowd gathered at Chamberlin and Barclay’s new Cranbury Station plant to award $1000 in Liberty Bonds to the heaviest potatoes. Arthur Perrine won 40 lb 4 oz for 500 and other prizes went to Clifford Stults Fred Carlon William Hand. The event drew about five hundred, with a post ceremony social and auction proceeds donated to Cranbury Red Cross. Conference judges praised the display as the finest yet seen locally.
The Youth's Companion promotes family reading with weekly issues and patriotic values. New subscribers for 1920 receive 52 issues, remaining 1919 issues, a 1920 home calendar, and combined with McCall's Magazine for $2.95, all via Boston address Commonwealth Ave. & St. Paul St. in Massachusetts.
The First Church of Cranbury marks its 180th year with a three day event November 15 to 17 featuring greetings from Presbytery and Synod, addresses by Rev. Speer and Gov. Runyon, plus a yearlong program noting the church’s long history from 1740 building to 1894 revival leadership by Rev. Symmes and the 1897 bronze pulpit unveiling.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Schenck spent the weekend in New York. Mrs. Edward Dillon of Asbury Park visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCue. Mrs. William Totten of Trenton spends a week with daughter Mrs. Charles Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolfe entertained relatives from Windsor. Mrs. Frederick Fisher spent Tuesday in Trenton. Mrs. Thomas Kester of Jacobstown visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Field. Miss Jennie Howell visited Mr. and Mrs. John Lyal in Philadelphia.
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