Princeton Borough Eyes Higher Fire Classification For Lower Rates
The Princeton Borough Council weighs moving from class E to D fire classification to lower insurance costs. Chairman George Karch says underwriters support the change with about 7000 dollars needed for equipment upgrades. Net costs could be repaid in under two years, though exact savings depend on total borough fire insurance. Continued on Page Three.
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Princeton
New Jersey
George Karch
Karch
Lions Hold Special Christmas Party at Nassau Tavern
The Princeton Lions Club hosted a Christmas dinner meeting at Nassau Tavern on December 20 with Carlton E. Sturdy discussing a leading industry. Mike Underwood and Russell Riker won necktie drawings, gifts ranged from gum to teething rings and cigars, and John Archer joined the Sacred Order of the Yellow Dog. Ralph Kimble spoke on the Christ Child as part of the season observance.
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Princeton Lions Club
Nassau Tavern
Carlton E. Sturdy
America
Mike Underwood
Russell Riker
John Archer
Order of the Yellow Dog
Ralph Kimble
Matthews Excavation Bid Won for Witherspoon School Project
The Princeton Borough School Board awarded the excavation bid to Matthews Construction Company of Princeton at 2675.00, the lowest of five bids from The George Hardy Company, VanHorn Company, The New General Construction Company, and The International Excavating Company. The project, funded 45 percent by a federal Public Works Administration grant, totals about 190000 with work to begin before year end and foundations to be bid soon.
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Princeton
Witherspoon
Quarry Street
Matthews Construction Company
George Hardy Company
VanHorn Company
New General Construction Company
Trenton
International Excavating Company
Newark
Matthews Company
Public Works Administration
State Department of Education
New York
Baker Rink Open to Public on Specified Evenings
Princeton University will open Baker Rink for public skating from 8 to 10 pm on designated evenings through winter. When hockey games run late skating extends one hour after game end. Admission is 40 cents. children sessions Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30 am cost 25 cents from Dec 24 to Mar 4, excluding Feb 11.
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Princeton University
Baker Rink
Annual Y M C A Skating Party At Baker Rink
Much interest is shown in the annual skating party to be held at Baker Rink on Tuesday December 27 from 1 30 to 5 00 p m for Y M C A members and their friends A group of girls from the Princeton Y W C A will join from 1 30 to 2 30
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Baker Rink
Princeton Y. W. C. A
Nursing Supply Room Seeks More Hot Water Bottles
Miss Ella Johnson, Princeton Borough Visiting Nurse, reports the Nursing Supply Room needs hot water bottles badly. Items may be left at the Princeton Service League office in the Y W C A Rooms on Nassau Street.
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Ella Johnson
Princeton Borough
Princeton Service League
Nassau Street
Nassau Street Driveway Plans For Nassau Street School
Princeton Public School officials state that no part of the Elementary School Playground will be used for a new driveway from Nassau Street to William. The drive is not a public road and will operate only before school, at noon, and after school with supervision. It aims to reduce traffic tie ups and hazards around the school.
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Princeton Public School
Nassau Street
William
Shrine Club Christmas Party Attracts Crowd
The Shrine Club held its Annual Children's Christmas Party at the Garden Theatre at 3:00 p m with special children s movies and candy for all attendees. Firemen aided police in crowd control and candy distribution. Committee chair Morris Maple led the arrangements with Howard Williamson Anthony Trevetola and Earl Yeoman.
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Shrine Club
Garden Theatre
Police Department
Morris Maple
Howard Williamson
Anthony Trevetola
Earl Yeoman
Interview with Rev Irving Paul Martin
An interview in a weekly Princeton area series profiles Rev. Irving Paul Martin born April 21 1862 in Kentucky and a Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary alum. It notes his ordination at Knox Presbyterian Omaha in 1888 89 and subsequent ministry at Palisade Church New York with further studies in Halle and Berlin.
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Martin
Kentucky
Princeton University
Princeton Theological Seminary
Halle
Berlin
Knox Presbyterian Church
Omaha
Nebraska
Palisade
New York
Christmas Shop Gratitude From South Orange-M Maplewood School
The Social Service Bureau Christmas Shop thanks donors and volunteers who enabled 255 children from Princeton and nearby areas to receive toys candy and oranges. Grants and in kind support came from Princeton Municipal Improvement Inc B F Bunn Prince ton Police and local businesses and individuals who funded and organized the event.
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Social Service Bureau
Princeton
Princeton Municipal Improvement, Inc
Palmer Square West
B. F. Bunn
Harry Pienzon
Parent Teachers
Basketball openings postponed to December 27
The Community League schedule starts December 27 with four games at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30. Postponement follows the death of Terminal A. C. member and incomplete plans for two teams. Hi Y League starts January 4 with six teams.
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Community League
Dutch Neck
Hightstown
Rod and Gun
Jawbones
Terminal
A. C
Community League Board of Managers
Hi-Y
Board of Managers
Penns Neck Hi-Y
M. Corio
Princeton Hi-Y
Ray Smith
Witherspoon
Bruce Wright
Robert Ceraso
Mike Esposito
Calkin Hi
Gus McKee
Enrollment Surges in New Jersey Adult School Project
The South Orange Maplewood Adult School expanded from 200 to about 2000 students since 1933, offering 92 courses this term. Enrollment rose despite tuition, with classes run by volunteers and university professors, featuring forums with governors and ambassadors. the program spans South Orange and Maplewood.
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Community of
South Orange
Maplewood
Father and Son Dinner in January at Princeton YMCA
Princeton YMCA directors plan the annual Father and Son Dinner for late January. Committee members George Loos Raymond Cortelyou Harry Krimmel Reverend Ira Pimm and Robert C Miller were appointed to organize the event. The dinner includes the annual meeting to elect officers and directors for the coming year with the nominating group Frank Burks T C Roberts and Phillip Waddell Smith.
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Princeton Fathers and Sons
Princeton Y. M. C. A
B. Woodhull Davis
George Loos
Raymond Cortelyou
Harry Krimmel
Ira Pimm
Robert C. Miller
Frank J. Burks
T. C. Roberts
Phillip H. Waddell Smith
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Council
Lions
Matthews
Y.M.C.A
Irving Paul Martin
Bprtor
South Orange-Maplewood Adult
Red and Gun
Terminal A.C
South Orange-Maplewood
North Jersey
General Education Fund
Father and Son
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