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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1922
Page
1
Wedding date set for September 10 at 7:30 in the First Presbyterian Church. Dr. F H Green will lecture October 18 at the Methodist Church in Cranbury. tickets to the lecture will go on sale soon.
Pioneer Grange meets Tuesday September 26 at Dayton School House for Apple Night with an apple paring contest and a question on choosing one apple tree. Unusual Rally Day service follows as Second Church Sunday school plans Oct 1 at ten in the Chapel with rolls marked, music, talks, and old time songs.
Rev Eubank reorganizes the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church and launches a revival and new officers for the Christian Endeavor societies. The effort targets youth engagement with temporary officers appointed and a campaign planned to advance the program nationwide in line with the New Era movement.
On a complaint by W. H. Thompson of Cranbury Elmer B Petty twenty two years old of Newark is in county jail. Thompson charges him with larceny of tools and accessories from automobiles stored behind the Cranbury church. He awaits action of the county authorities.
Miss Anne Briggs Irons of Spotswood, daughter of Mr and Mrs William K Irons, earns a Murray Guggenheim scholarship at Mt Sinai Hospital in New York City. She is among six graduates to receive the award and a $100 gold prize, with a remarkable 100 percent in most of her studies.
The Sotfaltz Missionary Sunday School will hold a pie and cake sale at Carlson's Drug Store at 3 o'clock on Saturday September 30th. Proceeds support church activities.
Dr Florence Powdermaker of New Jersey Agricultural College urges mothers to keep children healthy during the school year. She recommends outdoor daytime hours, a substantial hot noon meal with milk, and earlier bedtimes to ensure enough sleep, arguing outdoor life, proper nutrition, and rest are the best safeguards against illness.
Sunday School at 10 with Men’s Bible Class and Morning Worship at 11 featuring a sermon on The Blest Tie That Binds. Mrs. Raymond Ott returns to sing and Mary McDonald from the State Home for Boys will solo. Community service at 7 30 with Guarded Through Unto. Time restored to Standard Time.
The Second Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday School at 10, Men's Bible Class at 10, and a preparatory service for the Lord's Supper Friday at 8 in the Chapel. Rally Day events, Go-to-Church outreach on Sept 24 and Oct campaign, with choir rehersal at 9 10 PM and special music plans.
The Schultz Memorial M E will hold preaching by the pastor on the theme The Startling Challenge of John Baptist's Message and Ministry. Miss Ina Puerschner will render a vocal solo at the service. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 48 P M. A large sewing circle gathered at the Methodist church last Wednesday and substantial work was accomplished.
The Hightstown Girl Scouts resumed fall and winter activities at Peddie School led by Mrs. Frederick L. Ferris. They plan a mid October bazaar to buy new troop equipment and aim to boost enrollment. They also hiked to Charles Black Nursery Farm where Miss Mildred Black showcased nature studies to the group.
President Harding rejected the soldiers' bonus bill with a written message, citing lack of financing and higher taxes. He argued the measure would undermine past efforts to reduce spending and warned of future defense funded by compensation. The veto endangers World War I veterans' bonus, with Senate likely to sustain. Primary elections set for September 26, urging all registered voters to participate.
Joseph Pierson 78 of Hopewell, Civil War veteran and former Lawrence Township Committee member, collapsed on a neighbor’s porch from heart trouble Sunday. Survived by two daughters and two sons. funeral at Hopewell Presbyterian Church with interment in Highland Cemetery.
The Peddie School at Hightstown begins its 57th year with class work starting and a welcome address by Headmaster R W Swetland in Wilson Hall. Renovations completed the summer, and students from at least thirty states and eight foreign countries are enrolled. Football activities resume under Coach Earl C MacArthur who anticipates a successful season.
Audubon Society releases candidate responses from Middlesex County on legal protection for birds. Republican Franklin B. Ritchie Harold F. Hoffman Wilton T. Applegate and Democrat Fred W. DeVoe James Cunningham favor full protection while Thomas L. Hanson George B. Anderson Andrew J. Wight and James Murray show non commitment.
Monroe G O P supporters meet at Freeholder Vandenbergh home to organize district committees and a large demonstration in Jamesburg before the upcoming election. Assemblyman Applegate presided with John Wohman as secretary and John Butcher as treasurer.
Perth Amboy Evening News highlights Governor Miller of New York paying an $8,000 public debt from his own funds. His justification rejects deficiency appropriations, urging fiscal restraint and accountability. The piece argues such action embodies official economy and public trust, urging voters to weigh value and necessity in spending decisions.
Spotswood officials say the road from Spotswood to Outcast will not be repaired this year while improvements on the borough to Old Bridge road proceed. Completion will create a direct route for Spotswood residents to New Brunswick via Old Bridge.
National and American League reps decide the 1922 World Series opener will be in New York City on October 4 with last year’s prices in effect. The choice assumed the New York Giants would win the National League pennant, while St Louis would host if the American League champions prevail.
The Middlesex County Prohibition Enforcement Committee endorsed candidates for the upcoming primary. It backs Frelinghuysen for US Senate Runyon for Governor Appleby for the House while questions go to State Assembly contenders about Hobart Act enforcement and the 18th Amendment.
The Cranbury Public School will not open until Monday September 25 due to incomplete building condition. Parents and pupils are asked to note the date. H J Butcher, Clerk, Board of Education.
Frank Baremore son of Mr and Mrs John H Baremore of Jamesburg finishes the first of three Civilian Training Courses offered by the U S Government in August at Camp Walsh Montauk Point Long Island He earns benefits both physical and mental and will return next year for the second course The red course is completed with white and blue to follow He becomes a reserve officer with the rank of second lieutenant The course covers artillery and broader soldier skills including horse harnessing guard duty hygiene and physical training The daily routine runs from reveille at 545 to taps at 1000 and features target practice field drills and lectures
Forty seven men perished in a fire at the Argonaut mine on August 27. Byron O. Prickard led the rescue behind bulkheads and found the bodies. A note reading 3 a.m. gas bad indicated the time of death within five hours of the fire. The entombed men built a second barrier before succumbing to carbon monoxide and dioxide.
The article profiles five Republican candidates for the General Assembly with united anti crime and pro enforcement stances including strong support for the Constitution and the Eighteenth Amendment. It highlights candidate George M. Anderson a public accountant born in New Brunswick, John Anderson grandson of Dayton resident, and Charles Forman of New Brunswick with long service at Janeway Carpender and Raritan Land Company. Senator Runyon urges sturdy effort and notes the need to nominate those who can win in November.
President Hibben of Princeton praised Senator Frelinghuysen on his reelection bid, calling him a man of unquestioned integrity and devotion to the nation during wartime and postwar challenges. Hibben noted Frelinghuysen prioritizes duties in Washington over local political ambitions, strengthening his standing with New Jersey and the country.
The Cranbury Building and Loan Assn reports a new third series is now open and invites increased membership and resources. Commissioner William E. Tuttle Sr. commends the association for its continued public service.
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