26 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
1
Local church bulletins list Sunday services at First and Second Presbyterian and Schultz Memorial M E with sermons on conquering evil, pilgrims and Galilee. Church events include C E Society meetings, missionary society gatherings, a Boys and Girls contest, and a December bazaar with a baby booth flower booth post office and a photographer. Also notes social items: marriages, residents’ travels, and a Thanksgiving wedding.
The administration of Mary B. Perrine’s estate, valued at 12000 dollars, was granted on Tuesday to David J. Perrine of Piccataway Township and J. V. Perrine of West Windsor. Arthur Perrine of Cranbury and Jane M. P. Dey are named as siblings in the will. Christmas committee named for Second Church Sunday school entertainment on December 23 includes E. Barclay, F. Schweitzer, Earl Wilson, O. P. Emmons, Mary Hughes, Mary Spaulding, Olive Petty, John Stonaker, Ernest Stults, and Clendon Danser.
The Supreme Ruler of the Universe is praised as Walter H Havens is called from the midst of the Men's Bible Class with deep sorrow. The resolutions commend the family to divine care and pledge to imitate Havens prayers and principles, recording the loss and expressing sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mrs Joseph G Symmes offers all kinds of Bibles including International Oxford Prose and Scofield editions. Also Dr Hurlbut’s Story of the Bible and Story of Jesus for children. Phone 3m13.
A community event titled Stitch and Chatter Supper and Bazaar is announced for Thursday, December 24, inviting residents to join gatherings, crafts, and refreshments organized by local volunteers at a neighborhood venue.
Public school students prepare a Thanksgiving program featuring recitations songs and plays by grades ranging from primary to second year pupils. The program includes readings of the President's Proclamation and the story of the Pilgrims with multiple named students performing various roles and dances.
The National Federation of Remedial Loan Associations reports say prohibition reduced poverty and boosted prosperity by redirecting lending away from saloon spills toward homes and land. Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Ann Dey were held. she died after illness at Hightstown aged 64. Middlesex shows prize wins at agriculture exhibits with $6000 in cash prizes from local banks and merchants. Pioneer Grange active with remarks from state and local leaders. New Jersey state grange set Atlantic City meeting in December to elect a new state master.
Farmer Fred Hawking attaches a vacuum-like trap to his Ford to sweep up grasshoppers as his car moves at up to 40 mph. The device covers a 30 foot swath and has cleared 500 acres of alfalfa, yielding about 1500 pounds of grasshoppers.
A fragment recalls a bargain from the installment butcher offering $1 down and $1 a week. Mr Jigge questions the source while Mrs Jiggs mentions the Omaha Herald as the provider.
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