The Sacrament and Services at Local Churches
The churches announce morning worship at the regular hour with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. A Beason meeting is set for Saturday at two, with a preparatory service at three and a sermon on The Cross of Christ. Sunday School is at 10, prayer meeting Friday night, and sermons by Rev. Schweitzer and Rev. Doran. The C E Society meets Sunday at 7 with Our Relation to Others led by E S Barclay.
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Christ
Fred Schweitzer
la. m
H. F. Doran
Stitch and Chatter Fair Opens with Dinner in Dayton
The Stitch and Chatter Fair on October 30 promises Christmas wares and a grand supper. The Anniversary of the Presbyterian Church of Dayton N J is set for Sunday October 12 at 3 pm with Rev John Gresham Machen of Princeton to speak, plus duet and solo performances. Rally Day at Second Church Sunday School invites scholars teachers and friends to attend at 10 am to set a record for the school.
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Presbyterian Church of Dayton
N. J
John Gresham Machen
Mary Grove Hosts Variety Shower for Miss Barrow
On Friday evening September 26 Miss Mary Grove gave a variety shower at her home for Miss Lillian Irese Barrow in honor of her upcoming marriage to William Rue Grover. About fifty guests attended and shared a pleasant evening with many gifts of cut glass silver and linen received.
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Mary Grove
Lillian Irese Barrow
William Rue Grover
Second Presbyterian Church Honors Baby Grand Weber Piano
The Sabbath School of the Second Presbyterian Church cherishes the Baby Grand Weber piano once owned by the late Mr. W Russell Silvers. The instrument honors his years of faithful song leading in worship and Sunday school, a sacred possession.
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Second Presbyterian Church
W. Russell Silvers
Reading Circle Gat-together Day Meeting Notice
The Ladies Reading Circle will hold Gat-together Day on Wednesday October 8 at 3 o clock P M at the president home. All members should attend to discuss an important matter of business. Mrs E S Barclay chairwoman.
Mrs. A J Wicoff Seriously Injured in Yard Fall
Early Thursday morning Mrs. A J Wicoff slipped on a wet board in her yard and fell, badly breaking her hip. Dr B B Van Dyke ordered hospital treatment and she was taken to St Francis Hospital Trenton for X rays with nurse Mya Thomas Wells accompanying.
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A. J Wicoff
B. 8
van Dyke
St. Francis Hospital
Trenton
Mya
Thomas Wells
Stitch and Chatter Bazaar Promises Bigger Sale October 30
Community event with a larger, more attractive bazaar announced for October 30. Vendors offer a supper service and seek to draw a bigger crowd than prior years. Local organizers urge attendance and support.
Loyalty Campaign Aims At Regular Church Attendance
The Second Church launches a drive inspired by the New Era Movement to boost loyalty and regularity in weekly services. Last quarter averages show 170 at morning services and 60 at prayer meetings, with plans to visit every congregation family to secure a month of perfect attendance. Regular service habit is stressed as essential to church work, alongside efforts by Sunday school and Christian Endeavor Society to foster loyalty.
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Presbyterian Church
Second Church
Kingdom of God
Sunday School
Christian Endeavor Society
Missionary Rally joins social, supper to boost funds
The Second Church Ladies Missionary Society shifts format for July joined drive. Oct 11 in the chapel invites members and families for 6 to 7 pm supper to raise funds, followed by a prayer meeting with a North China focus. Schweitzer arranged the guest speaker. Local obituaries note Edward R. Davison's death at 85 in Aranbury and Theodore E. Townsend's passing in Livingston Manor with funeral plans pending.
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Ladies Missionary Society of
Second Church
Missionary Societies
Sabbath School for Colored People Organizing Session
On Sunday afternoon October 6 at 8 o clock the Methodist Church will host the first Sabbath school for the colored people of Cran she. All are invited to attend and help make the first session a success with Rev. Harvey Onque in attendance.
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Cranshe
Harvey Onque
Farm House Burned At Fred Eiker Farm
Monday morning fire damaged the kitchen but saved the main building after a bucket brigade drew water from a well. Thursday night a second fire while the family was away consumed a structure, the honza, leaving it burned to the ground.
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Fred Eiker
Barlow-Grover Nuptials Unite In Cranbury Ceremony
On October 1 at five o clock Lillian Irene Barlow daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Barlow Jr of Plainsboro New Jersey wed William Rue Grover of Cranbury New Jersey. The ceremony was at the First Presbyterian manse Cranbury by Rev Joseph E Curry with maid of honor Helen Barlow and best man George H Grover Jr. After a motor trip to Delaware Water Gap and New York State the couple will reside in Plainsboro. The community extends best wishes.
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Lillian Irene Barlow
Isaac Barlow Jr
Plainsboro
N. J
William Rue Grover
Cranbury
First Presbyterian
Joseph E. Curry
Mies Helen Barlow
Georgette
George H. Grover, Jr
Trenton
Delaware Water Gap
New York State
Plainssboro
Hightstown Girl Seeks Annulment in Unusual Divorce Suit
Euhamah Strang of Hights town files in chancery for annulment against Walter S. Dix alleging fraud in a December 1918 Camden ceremony. The 25 year old petitioner says her supposed husband, in military service, hid intent to avoid marital duties and never fulfilled them. Amos M. Walon represents Strang.
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Court of Chancery
Euhamah Strang
Hightstown
Walter S. Dix
Camden
Amos M. Walon
Dayton Presbyterian Church Golden Jubilee Observance
The fiftieth anniversary celebration will be held Saturday afternoon October 11 at 2 o'clock. Speakers include Rev. S J Rowland D D Clinton N J former pastor Rev Charles Everett D D Belmar N J Rev Samuel Polk moderator of the Presbytery of New Brunswick Dr W W Knox of New Brunswick and a neighboring pastor. All are invited.
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Dayton Presbyterian Church
S. J. Rowland
Installation of Rev A Raymond Eccles at Old Tenn ent Church
Rev A Raymond Eccles of Yonkers New York was installed as pastor of the Old Tenn ent Church on Tuesday at seven thirty. Presbytery Moderator Rev John F Weaver Barnegat presided and asked the constitutional questions. Rev J E Curry of Cranbury preached the sermon. Rev W J B Edgar of Jamesbury gave the pastor a charge and Rev Wm M Keiffer of Freehold gave the people the charge. A large congregation welcomed the new pastor and he begins under favorable auspices.
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A. Raymond Eccles
Yonkers
N. Y
Old Tennent
Presbytery
John F. Weaver
Barnegat
J. E.curry
First Church
Cranbury
W. J. B. Edgar
Jamesbury
Wm. M. Keiffer
Freehold
Valuable Tree Gains Commercial Attention in West Africa
A tree in western Africa draws interest for its edible nuts and a butter it yields. Locals prize the nuts and use the butter, and Europe already imports the product where it aids artificial butter makers.
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Africa
Europe
How to Remove Paint from Window Glass
To remove paint or varnish from window glass keep the spots moistened with turpentine and ammonia. Rub with coarse cloth, or moisten spots with soda solution in hot water. Then scrape off. The edge of a coin is sometimes used.
Ladies Guild to Hold Dinner and Supper November 4
The Ladies Guild of the First Presbyterian Church plans three winter gatherings to fundraise and foster sociability. One group will host a dinner for election board members followed by a public supper on November 4. Committees and meeting details are listed, with dues set at 25 cents.
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Ladies Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Election Board
Guild
Mia
Samuel Bennett
William Denison
Clarence Perrine
Arthur Clayton
Edward Chamberlin
Rhoda Dorrance
Harry Scott
Jane Dey
D. J. Wilson
Walter Scott
R. L. McDowell
John B. Perrine
H. C. Symmes
D. W. Clayton
I. C. Hoffman
H. Perrine
Samuel Perrine
A. H. Symmes
Stanley Conover
J. E. Curry
Annie Fisher
T. B. Woolston
A. C. Grover
Clifford Stults
John Barclay
George Davison
Reuney Petty
Fred Heidinger
Harry Perrine
Gierman
Margaret Perrine
Walter Dey
G. A. Bennett
J. G. Symmes
William Johnson
Raymond Stillwell
Red Cross Relief Effort Through War Warehouses
Photo shows Bulgarian prisoners of war unloading 2,800 Red Cross boxes at Saloniki. A French transport delivers the relief cargo while American Red Cross cannons gather in the foreground as relief fleets rush aid to war-torn areas.
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American
Red Cross
Saloniki
Greece
Fie
American Flag Proportions and Star Arrangement
Discussion of the specific design of the American flag noting the red white and blue stripes and the blue field with stars arranged in a defined order. Emphasizes the flag's distinct proportions and pattern to avoid confusion.
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Second Presbyterian
Cc. E. Society
C._E. Society of the Second Church
Barclay
Reading Circle
E. 8. Barclay
A. J. Wicoff
Edward &. Davison
Edward R. Davison
Aranbury
Mr. Davison
Harvey
Jeremiah Williamson
Theodore E. Townsend
Harrison Avenue
Livingston Manor
Mr. Townsend
New Brunswick
New York
Janeway & Carpender
First Reformed Church
Townsend
John Wyckoff
Alice Grover
Sabbath School For
Grover-Barlow
Tennent
THE
American Red Cross
Saloniki, TA
Brevaert
Patricks Bradiley’s
Wychoes ’ Travelo
Calses
Fred'k'w
DonneLly Co
Taylor Opera House
Naveen
Trenton, N. J
A. F. Williams
Williams
East State St
First National Bank
Savings Department
Daniel Block Clothing CO
Washington Market Building
Broad St
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