Church notes show services and activities across congregations
Sunday services at First and Second Churches include morning worship led by Rev. Curry and Rev. Schweitzer. Reports detail Sunday school classes, children's and senior groups, Friday prayer meetings, and a fall men’s meeting. The Second church notes record a 25 year superintendent resignation and a proposed successor, Isaiah D. Barclay, plus various club activities and a large birthday party with 150 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Schweitzer
C. BE
Joseph
Mildred Hagerty
Milton van Derveer
Second Church
Ezekiel S. Barclay
Isaiah D. Barclay
Social and club events and community notices
Brainerd chapter O. E. S. hosts a social and card party in the Lodge Room on October 19 at 8 p.m. Admission 55 cents. The Woman's Club opens with a motor trip to Morris town on October 12 at 9 a.m. Members to meet at Mrs. Silvers home. others with car seats asked to notify Mrs. Stults. The club will meet biweekly with an established program. Officers include President Miss Anna Chamberlin and several vice presidents and secretaries. Gratton Lennox, son of Rev L. B. Lennox, died at Benton Harbor, Mich, after a trip for improvement. Edwin J. C. Joerg and wife returned to Cranbury after a tour of Washington and Virginia, visiting Capitol, White House, Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, and Memorial Amphitheater. They will stay with Mrs. Joerg’s parents for a week. A supper is planned November 8 at the First Presbyterian chapel hosted by church ladies. Dressmaking and military lessons by Miss Francis Whitcomb will culminate in an Odd Fellows Hall exhibition on November 8. bring dress and hat, and expect a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Woman’s Club
Morristown
John
Silvers
Eila
Stults
Edwin J. C. Joerg
Newark
Cranbury
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Joerg
New Jersey
Washington
Capitol
Senate
White House
First Presbyterian
First Church
Cranbury and
Vacinity
Francis Whitcomb
Middlesex County
Odd Fellows Hall
Stacy Trent
Voorhees
Hillcrest Avenue
State Model School
H. M
Perrine Quoted as Winning Two Firsts at Trenton Fair
A printing error in last week’s Press misstated Arthur E. Perrine as winning two first prizes on potatoes at the Trenton Fair. He actually earned nine first prizes for his stock, and he deserves full recognition for his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Arthur E. Perrine
Perrine
Mrs Willard Applegate Dies at Park Place Home
Julia May Applegate wife of Willard Applegate died at her Park Place home on Saturday night. Her funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband two daughters and her father Edward Applegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Applegate
Julia May Applegate
Park Place
Edward Applegate
Drink Still Indulged In In Cranbury Scene In Distressing Week
Wm H Bergen drank elderberry wine for several days until ill and weak after taking no food. Jack Carey drank whiskey at his home leading to a drunken revel, Bergen sent to Middlesex hospital and Carey jailed for ninety days. Evangelist Wiggins spoke at the old creamery as locals fled then returned for exhortation. Ernest L Nixon, visiting from Montreal, returned home with his touring car and fond memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Wm. H. Bergen
Jack Carey
Bergen
Middlesex Hospital
New Brunswick
Jack
Wiggins
Mr. Wiggins
Ernest L. Nixon
Samuel Nixon
Montreal
Mr. Nixon
Ben
Middlesex Voters receive thanks from Rosert R Vand enbergh
To the voters of Middlesex County I express appreciation for their loyal support in the recent primary election I am deeply grateful for this expression of confidence, Rosert R Vand enbergh extends sincere thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Dayton Sunday School Anniversary Service Planned
The Dayton Sunday School anniversary is set for next Sunday October 9 at 8 PM in the church. The program includes organ prelude duets solos hymns readings an address by Rev William K C Thomson pastor of Fifth Presbyterian Church Trenton NJ and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Paul Ambrose
H. Hubbard
Sadie Anderson
Jesus
L. Kirkpatrick Smith
H. M. Griggs
William K. C. Thomson
Fifth Presbyterian Church
Trenton
N. J
Hightstown Social News Highlights Weekend Visits
The column lists residents visiting relatives and friends this weekend including Mr. and Mrs. George C. Peppler and Edith at New Brunswick, Holmes Pellett and Alta at Bordentown, and various gatherings in town. It notes a November 8 election night supper committee at the First Presbyterian chapel and mentions many local women by name attending events and hosting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Peppler
Edith
Russell Rockhill
New Brunswick
First Presbyterian Chapel
H. J. Butcher
Bertram
Clayton
Mary Edsall
le Roy Scott
Harvey Davison
Seward Perrine
Walter Dey
A. ©. Grover
John Ervin
Russell Spratford
Anna Fisher
J. £. Curry
Armstrong Bennett
Ralph Farr
George Thomas
Enoch Eldridge
Wa. P. Gibson
Wm. Brown
D. C. Mershon
Lewis Stults
Gordon Clayton
Harry Perrine
Clifford Stults
Stella Scults
Aucil Davison
Alberta Grover
Elizabeth Dey
Millton Perrine
Wm. Duncan
J.G. Symmes
Albert Titus
Nellie Titus
John Davis
James Mershon
Marion Applegate
G. Everingham
Joseph Petty
Warren Petty
Frank Coward
Howard Bergen
Anderson
Beatrice . Hampton
Peter Johnson
John B Perrine
Cranbury Building and Loan Association Holds Annual Meeting
An article records Cranbury Building and Loan Association meeting held September 30 1921 at the Cranbury Inn. Officers for the year include President D C Mershon and Treasurer David C Lewis. directors listed with several new subscribers. The next meeting is October 20 1921 and monthly pay nights continue. First Series stock opens for one month through November 17 1921 with shares at one dollar. Subscription blanks available from listed officers or local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cranbury Building and Loan Association
Cranbury Inn
D. C. Mershon
C. Raymond Wicoff
David C. Lewis
Jos T. Wincklhofer
M. Russell Johnson
John C. Barlow
Thomas Wells
W. H. DeBow
M. A. Rue
H. J. Butcher
T. B. Woolston
Dey
E. Bennett
David M. Griggs
Dayton Pastor Clark to Leave after long pastorate
At a Dayton Presbyterian church session meeting the pastor announced plans to seek dissolution of his pastoral relation. A congregational vote will be held after morning services on Sabbath October 9 to approve or deny the request. The Clark family will move to West Philadelphia to pursue mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Presbyterian Church
Clark
Dayton
It. Long
South 45Th Street
West Philadelphia
Misunderstood Diet Confusion Anxious Boy Learns Caution
Lawrence a ten year old, anxious for meals, seeks a list of safe foods from his doctor. The doctor provides many light items, triggering expectation of a full spread. At the next meal he discovers only selected items from the list may be eaten, disappointing him.
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J. E. Curry
VA ML
Harold Wilson
Robbins
Helping Hand
Helping Hand Missionary Society of the First Church
Arthur A. Clayton
Light Bearers
Light Bearers Mission
First Presbyterian Church
Franklin Scott
Charles Grover
Stitch and Chatter Club
Henry Conover
Social Card Party
the Woman’s Club
Mra
W. N. Hughes
Edward Chamberlin
Anna Spaulding
Stanley Gonover
J. D. Chamberlin
Clarence Perrine
Anna Chamberlin
Marie Groves
D. W. Clayton
G W. Burroughs
Gratton Lennox
Rev
L. B. Lennox
Benton Harbor
Mich
Mr. Lennox
Bessie Hubbard
Mr. Freeman
Hightstown
Holmes Pellett
Alta
Bordentown
Frank Wolfe
T. Mount Applegate
Virginia Rabold
Hazel Holman
Clarksburg
Joshua Thomas
Thomas McGlocklin
Thomas McDowell
Rogers Avenue
Samuel Mount
W. A. Robbins
F. L. Daniela
J. B. Schenck
Spring Lake
the First Church
Jamegsi
Brassieres
East State St
Trenton, N. J
First National Bank
Granbury, N. J
South Broad St
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