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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1919

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The Churches Sunday Morning Sermons and School

Sunday services feature Rev. J. B. Curry with the theme The Priesthood of People and a large Sunday School turnout. The First Church hosts a Friday prayer meeting and a Church School of Missions using Christian Americanization materials with topics set for November and December. Second Presbyterian lists Rev. Frederick Schweitzer leading Sunday worship and a 10 o'clock Sunday School.

J. EB. Curry Church School of Missions Home Mission Council Missionary Education Movement Second Presbyterian Frederick Schweitzer

Schultz Memorial M E 72nd Anniversary Services

Rev Melville E Snyder of Trenton delivers sermon at 7 30 p m with Rev J W Marshall D D officiating in community observance marking the Schultz Memorial Methodist Episcopal 72nd anniversary services.

Methodist Episcopal Church 72nd Anniversary Services

The Cranbury Methodist Church marks the 72nd anniversary of Methodism with special services on Sunday November 23 1919 at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Rev Melville E Snyder of Trenton will preach at 11 am and Rev J W Marshall of Ocean Grove will speak at 7 30 pm. Special music is planned and an invitation is extended to all. the First Church C E Society rally in the chapel Sunday evening with Wr Waldo Stevenson Jr of Princeton University as speaker.

Methodist Cranbury Melville E. Snyder Trenton J. W. Marshall Ocean Grove Association C. E. Society of the First Church Waldo Stevenson Jr Princeton University

Thanksgiving Service at Schultz Memorial Church

A union Thanksgiving service will be held at Schultz Memorial Church with Rev. Fred Schweitzer delivering the sermon.

Schultz Memorial Church Fred Schweitzer

Fine Hunting Trip Opens With Deer Take at Upper Dam

Arthur E Perring returns from an eight days’ hunting trip at Upper Dam Maine. Accompanying him were Dr T H Platt of Dunellen and Mr Wm Fox of New York City. They shot six deer with Perrine securing two bucks weighing 126 and 156 pounds. Snow lay 12 inches on the ground but they enjoyed a fine time. Perrine shared venison with friends, adding a noticeable odor of cooking meat.

Arthur E Perring Upper Dam Maine T. H. Platt Dunellén Wm. Fox New York City Perrine

Woman's Club Meeting Addresses Child Welfare

The Woman's Club met at Mrs John B. Silvers home on Wednesday with Mrs Collier, New York City Child Welfare Superintendent, as speaker. She urged thorough care for children's affections so future men and women may be strong contributors. Cranbury school teachers attended and discussed improvements for local children. Light refreshments followed.

Woman's Club John 8. Silvers Collier New York City Cranbury School

Reds and Blues Sunday School Contest Draws Big Crowds

The First Church Sunday school contest between the Reds and Blues draws large attendance with growth beyond seating capacity. Scoring rewards attendance and punctuality with two, one, and the Blues lead, leaving the outcome to ongoing attendance and punctuality. The loser must host a banquet for the winner.

Reds Blues

Red Cross Knits Box Sent to Refugees Through Princeton

Cranbury Red Cross packed a box this week containing sweaters for adults and children shawls little caps mufflers and sacks for refugees. The collection used leftover wood from Red Cross rooms and volunteers responded willingly to knit leading to a splendid aid box for the needy.

Cranbury Red Cross Princeton Red Cross

One Hundred Eightieth Anniversary of First Presbyterian Cranbury

Large crowds from New York Philadelphia and New Jersey gathered Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury. The event featured decorations flags holly and evergreen, remarks by Rev J E Curry and Governor Runyon, a bouquet for Mrs Curry, a substantial donation in honor of the pastorate, and music by the Crescent Orchestra.

First Presbyterian Church Cranbury New York Philadelphia New Jersey Mia D. J. Wilson LT. B Woolston I. C. Hoffman Samuel Bennett Presbyterian Church R. P Stillwell D. W. Clayton W. J.B. Edgar J. E. Curry Runyon Curry Fred W. Loetscher Harvey Ongue Wm. M Curry Trenton Martin Meyer Walter Groves

Will Probated for Mary L. Chamberlin Cranbury

The will drawn July 25, 1918 witnessed by Henry and Hattie Symmes was probated November 14 by Surrogate Clayton. Daughters M Anna and Clara O Chamberlin received $1000 each with remaining estate split with brother J Edward Chamberlin. Codicils alter bequests to share in a $2500 mortgage against Frank K Casner and later grant the house funded by that mortgage to Anna Chamberlin.

Mary L. Chamberlin Cranbury Henry Symmes Hattie Symmes Clayton M. Anna Clara O. Chamberlin J. Edward Chamberlin George A. Bennett Frank K. Casner Sarah Reid C. Frances Bowers Anna Chamberlin

Pretty November wedding at Cranbury home

Miss Gertrude A. Davison wed Charles Hutchinson Barclay in a small family ceremony at the Davison home officiated by Rev. J. B. Curry. The couple’s reception followed with gifts noted as useful and handsome among a Cranbury and nearby town guest list.

Charles H. Davison Gertrude A. Davison Charles Hutchinson Barclay John H. Barclay Cranbury

Helen Walker Marries Clifford Brown In Quiet Family Ceremony

Helen Walker became the bride of Clifford Brown in a ceremony at the Walker home on October 19. Rev. Joseph B. Curry officiated before the immediate family. The couple later left for an extended trip after a wedding dinner.

Franklin Walker Helen Clifford G. Brown Wm. P. Brown Joseph B. Curry

Babbitt Luttmann Wedding in Dayton New Jersey

A wedding united Miss Mary M Luttmann and Walter H Babbitt on Wednesday November 12 at 8 pm in Dayton Presbyterian Church. Rev James B Clark officiated. Bride wore blue broadcloth. sister Mrs Harry Ingelbrand was matron of honor. After a wedding supper at the Luttmann home, the couple left for a trip. Babbitt recently returned from overseas service with the A E B F and works at the Edison office in West Orange. They will reside in Newark.

Dayton N. J James B. Clark Mary M. Luttmanon Mra F. W. Luttmann Walter H. Babbitt Newark Harry Ingelbrand New Brunswick Luttmann Babbitt A. EB. F Edison West Orange F. W. Luttmann &R., Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Luttmann Jr Princeton Frank Meyer East Orange Rudolph Rix Roselle Park Frederick and Julius Luttmann

Weideman and Duncan Nuptials at Dayton First Presbyterian

Misa Elsie A Weideman daughter of Mr and Mrs H Weideman Helmetta and Russell B Duncan son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Duncan Dayton were married Wednesday of last week at the First Presbyterian Church Dayton by Rev James B Clark. They were attended by Miss Grace Voorhees Jamesburg and Mr Harry Underwood Homer N Y. The bride wore blue Tricotine with a matching hat. After the ceremony the couple departed for a southern wedding trip and plan to reside at the Forsgate farm where the groom works as a machinist.

J. B. Curry First Presbyterian Church of Norman Wedum Paterson Company C Staunton Military Academy Virginia Misa Elsie A. Weideman H. Weideman Helmetta and Russell Duncan Joseph North Main Street Dayton First Presbyterian Church, Dayton James B Clark Grace Voorhees Jamesburg Harry Underwood Homer N. Y South Forsgate Farm

Flourishing Sunday School for Colored People

The Sunday School in the Methodist lecture room serves about fifty attendees. Mrs. Joseph G Symmes leads as superintendent with several teachers including Mr and Mrs D J Wilson and Rev and Mrs H F Doran. A younger class will be taught by Miss Ella Reid and a glee club will be formed under Rev Doran as piano duties alternate among ladies.

Methodiat Joseph G Symmes D. J. Wilson Wm. F. Perrine H. F. Doran A. H. Symmes W. H. de Bow Misa Ella Reid Mr. Doran Harvey Onque

Pioneer Grange to Host Mrs App on Home Demonstrator Benefits

On Tuesday evening November 26 Pioneer Grange will hear Mrs Frank App of New Brunswick speak on the benefits of a home demonstrator and the need for one in Middlesex County. The open meeting invites all women to attend.

Pioneer Grange Frank App New Brunswick Middlesex County App Grange

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