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Rahway Record

Location

Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

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Rahway Elm Avenue paving controversy debated

City board hears protests on proposed paving along Elm Avenue Rahway with residents Elizabeth Cordes and Miss Tapp arguing affordability and cost. Petition signatures from property owners and local names include Henry Misa Kathryn Helszenbottie Gustav J Schoeling Eugene Miller and many others.

Xvense Usorge Avenus Modmay Place Agen Comlat ‘Eines Armstrong Elizabeth Cordes Miss Tapp Sec Alanatures Henry Misa Kathryn Helszenbottie Gustav_J. Schoeling Eugene Miller Hitchcock Arthur L. Perry Laura Ulrich Freeman Woful Anton P. Mimmick Jacob Kimmick Emma Whats John H. Hoehle Kime Gene Thomas J. Mes Witttime EB ‘Moritz William A. Dodfry D. Rosso J. Fetter E. Ae Ee Joby P. Dreier Charies A. Kimmick John RB. Mundrase Jageee Pfister Charies Mulvany Anza Paniy Bedman Stagg Willem J. Heonatey Nellie M Vem Herwetsen Tnree Elm Btn AvdMe Central Avenue Elm Avenue Rahway van Herwerden

Sleeping sickness suspected in child in Ale area

A grave case of encephalitis lethargica or sleeping sickness may afflict Misa Sylvia Sykes, a colored child of about five, living near Mr. A Bond. She began showing sleepiness on March 18 and has since slept five days, with periods of unconsciousness. Dr. EB Cladek attends.

Sylvia Sykes A Bond Rachel Dudley EB. Cladek

First Church Choir Dinner Acknowledges Splendid Service

The First Presbyterian church choir hosted a Tuesday banquet at the Cross Keys by the Committee of Twenty-one. Landlord Harry Stefanou provided an excellent menu while vocal and instrumental music, solos by Mrs. Seymour Williams, and remarks by Rev L Graham and others enhanced the evening.

First Presbyterian Church Cross Keys First Harry Stefanou Seymour Willams John J. Hoffman Harry B. Smith Victor Herbert Penn and Vanderpool Hoffman Reginald Hall Clement A. Corbalis Freeland Gibbons Bert Marsyn Mary Abbie Hillgas George Squier Seymour Williams William McCollum Edith Story Mildred Lucie Ludlow Lambert Glacis Helminacher Sadie Bartela Erma Whitehead Esther Martin Margaret Hall Minnie Sloat Ella. Miter Helen Schults Marion Woodruff Evelyn Rackbeil Helen Squier Frederick Hope Bert Marion Freeland J. Gibbons George Helmstadier Arthur Pritchard

Best Boy Getter Improves After Auto Accident

Roland Best the two weeks after being struck by a car at 21Y West Grand Street shows signs of progress. He spoke briefly during a hospital exam by Colonel F H Albee head of the U S Base Hospital staff in the world war era and whispered it hurts. Doctors say no operation is needed and recovery may take time with careful feeding and rest. Dr Albee Newark specialist and Dr Randolph in this city confirm the hopeful outlook with X rays tracing the fracture, and the boy’s temperature remains normal.

Roland Best Edwards West Grand Street F. H. Albee Calonia U. S Staf Albee Alvee Althush Ip Stout Newark John 4M Randolph Jad

King Mayor Trambley Issues Fourth of July Ordinance

The mayor issued a city ordinance enforcing Fourth of July observance with per person limits on blank cartridges pistols and firecrackers. It bans possession of heavy explosive devices and sets sale restrictions starting before and ending after July 4 with fines up to $510 per violation.

Trambley Diaweter Ee Ordio Lad

Tennis tournament plans announced with first round pairings

Drawings for the men's handicap club tournament on the Ilderan tennis courts were completed. Matches include Acken vs bye and Silvers vs Johnson with several other pairings listed. Play begins tonight and runs through July 4 with finals for the ladies and an exhibition by metropolitan players.

Ilderan Howald Acken ER Silvers John H. Johnson Willam PU Dunham and Miller Ainsworth W. Johnet Dorothy Marale Charles Corbin Eben Later Helen Gibbons Lindsay Dusham Misa Adele Merahon H. T. McClintock

Royal Social Night At St Mary's Ball

A card party and dance hosted Wednesday by the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association at St Mary's Ball featured enchre games with prizes awarded to numerous attendees including Hugh Shannon Miss Catherine Kierman Mrs M P Ennis and Miss Ella among others. An or chestra led by Edgar Kelly provided music and dancing followed the card games with a te a achieve won by Miss Anna J Ryan.

St Mary's Ball Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Hugh Shannon Catherine Kierman M. P. Ennis Estelle Rose Charlea Schaefer J. Gileannnon M. P. Enola John J. Coffey Henry J. Miller Thomas Arthur Stevens Edward McMahon Thomas H. Healley Edwin Casey George Powell Charles Schultz Anna J. Ryan Edgar Kelly Clement Corbalis J.focho Wolvis A. J. Kelly Cornet Emery Tyrrell Joseph Ryan Mary Bedow A. G. Bader

Beloved Woman Arrested After Violent Home Turmoil

Hattie Gillison, 24, wife of Louis Gillison of Seay Dock Street, was taken to police headquarters after creating havoc in her home by throwing furniture into the street. Officers responded from Haydock Street, aided by Dr. F W Seth. Initially thought to require examination, her case showed no true outbreak of temper, and she was released this afternoon.

Hattie Gillison Louis Gillison Seay Dock Street Franck C. Remner

Chicken case and board bill charges heard in police court

Stephen Supper of Scott avenue is summoned to appear in police court for letting his chickens run at large in violation of city ordinances. Three local young men are to appear in police court today to answer charges of failing to pay a board bill at Cross Keys Inn.

Stephen Supper Scott Avenue Jas. Thompson Cross Keys Inn

No Nude Bathing Prohibited at City Pools

Chief of Police David H. Ramsey warns the public that nude bathing is not allowed at any city swimming pools and violations will be arrested and punished.

David H. Ramsey

Court summons for alleged insult case on Main Street

Campbell Alston, a colored resident of lower Main Street, accuses Bertha Borat, a white woman, of calling him rude names. Detective sergeant James Thompson summons Borat to appear before Judge Dey this afternoon.

Bertha Borat Campbell Alston Mainstreat James Thompson Dey

Akeo Honored at Atlantic City Engies Ceremony

An unclear report notes ClavoE Akeo being honored at a ceremony at an Atlantic City site hosted by Engies. The fragmented text mentions praise and sincerity but lacks precise details.

Clavoe Aekeo Atlantic City Aap Oan Sone Vic

Girl Scout Benefit Show Unites Troops At Empire Theatre

Three local Girl Scout troops Pine Cone Bluebird and Lily of the Valley joined for a benefit to fund their annual encampment at Spotswood. The program featured films His Lord and Master with Alice Joyce Larry Lemon The Hick with Annette Kellermann The Art of Diving and a big news feature.

Spotswood Empire Theatre Alice Joyce Larry Lemon the Hick Annette Kellarman Pine Cone Mary Edmunds Bluebird Clara Chapin Lily of the Valley Marjorie Bliss

St Mark's Dramatic Club Celebrates Sixth Anniversary

The St Marks Dramatic Club marked its sixth anniversary with a Wednesday dinner at Herman Weber's restaurant in the post offices building. A chicken dinner pleased all, followed by speeches led by toastmaster Thomas Moulton and remarks from former presidents including Randolph J. Sauer and Adam J. Schwindinger. Members and guests enjoyed social games, decorated rooms in national colors, and a large attendance of presidents, officers, and couples.

St. Mark's Dramatic Club Herman Weber Weber Thomas Moulton Randolph J. Sauer Adam J. Schhwindinger Joseph Rack Thomas Stephan Emil Ballner Edward Guelinck Mary Reading Thomas Morton Adam J. Schwindinger Henry Ballweg Helen Drexler Anna Sauer Mary Anna Reading Gertrude Bartell Anna Schwindinger Henrietta Guelinck Jeanette Schuetz Johanna Rack Anna Lena Margaret Pucci Theresa Guelinck Margaret Moulton Henry Balleno George Schwindinger Lawrence Ballweg Rudolph J. Sauer Charles P. Muringer Thomas Mecviton Emil Ballweg Thomas Kindre John Klesecker

Mortgage Burning Deferred At First Baptist Meeting

At Monday night’s First Baptist gathering a plan to defer mortgage burning ceremonies to a fall date was announced. The church budget for the year was reviewed and interior improvements to the church were planned for the summer. Board members present included Frank W. Kidd A. R. Shotwell William Rulinson B L Birkholz Joseph Rollinson and Benjamin L. Crue.

First Baptist Tris Oe Dunseth Frank W. Kidd A. R. Shotwell William Rulinson B. L. Birkholz Joseph Rollinson Benjamin L. Crue

Marriage of Margaret Palmer to Edgar MeVer at Saint Pauls Church

Mr and Mrs Richard P Jackson announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Palmer formerly of St George Avenue now of Chester to Edgar MeVer on Thursday June 20 at Saint Pauls Church Chester Pa

Chester PA Richard P. Jackson St. George Avenue Uilts City Chester Margaret Palmer Edgar MeVer Saint Paul's Church

Florence Sanderson to spend summer in Provincetown on Cape Cod

Miss Florence Sanderson of 22 Ela Avenue leaves today for Provincetown to spend the entire summer. Robert K. Miller of 51 Monroe Street is sidelined from work by a badly sprained ankle from tennis. The Y M C A board held its final meeting before the summer recess, routine matters discussed. Mrs. A D Bearley of 221 East Hazlewood returned from a visit with Rev. Ed Bearley and family at Hopewell. The Ladies Aid Society lawn fete at 36 Washington Street was indoors due to weather, with Mrs. Chiles Cooper hosting and Mrs. Sidney Asgee and Mrs. John Madden in charge.

Florence Sanderson Ela Avenue Provincetown Cape Cod Mass Robert K. Miller Monroe Street Y. M. CA Mre A. D. Bearley East Hazlewood Avenue Lond Bearley Hopewell Ladies’ Aid Society Second Baptist Church Chiles Cooper Washington Street John Madden Sidney Asgee John Maden

Rahway A A to Meet Waterman A C in Weekend Baseball

Rahway A A faces Waterman A C of New York at Riverside Park tomorrow at 3 30 in the afternoon. On Monday July 4 Rahway A A will play the Rahway Knights of Columbus with the Knights scheduled for a Sunday game at Bound Brook.

Rahway A. A Waterman A. C New York Riverside Park Rahway Knights of Columbia Knights Bound Brook

Garbage collection schedule amid holiday closure announced

Owing to July 4 1931 being a legal holiday no garbage will be collected on that day. Some collection will occur on Tuesday following the holiday with Levi Price noted in the notice.

Lightning Sets House Ablaze in Westfield Ave

Neighbors phoned from Town Clerk Augustus Hiller's office in Westfield Avenue, Clark Township, to report a lightning strike at 3 30 PM that ignited gas in John Brady's attic and kitchen. Fire Capt. Joseph Mohr and team used chemical extinguishers to control the blaze. the house owned by H Friemus of Brooklyn sustained chimney damage but was saved.

Augustus Hiller Westfield Avenue Clark Township Seminary Avene John Brady Joseph Mohr Walter Ritzman William Branney Uptown

Cheerful Workers Outing at First Presbyterian Church

The Cheerful Workers of the First Presbyterian church held their annual outing on Wednesday at Mrs. D. N. Shirreff’s home, 667 Fourth Avenue Westheld. A luncheon followed by social diversions and hotel‑like features highlighted a charming afternoon with many participants from local families and neighboring towns.

First Presbyterian Church D. N. Shirreffe Fourth. Avenue Westheld Emma Johnson Westfield Elwood Phares Elizabeth

Graduation Party for St Marys Student Celebrated at Home

Robert J. O Connor, son of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah O Connor of 3 Walter Street, hosted classmates and others with games music dancing and refreshments Wednesday night. Attendees included Edmund Mitchell John McLoughlin William Luckhurar George Reilly and many others with family and friends from local areas.

St. Mary’s Parochial School Robert J. O'Connor Jeremiah O'Connor Walter Street Robert Edmund Mitchell John McLoughlin William Luckhurar George Reilly Louis Lackrider

Ex- Rahway Worker Hurt in Metuchen Blast That Killed Man

Charles Burke a former Rahway repairman, injured in a Metuchen explosion that mortally wounded Charles Bever. They were cutting a wall with chisels in a building leased from New York and Maryland Pulp and Paper Co when a spark ignited gun cotton. Bever died at St Peter's Hospital. Burke suffered cuts and bruises.

Rahwayan Metuchen Charles Burke T. J. Hintz Quauer Teo Witspaingull Charles Bever Bever Burke New York and Maryland Pulp and Paper Company Nixon Nitration Works Beyer St. Peter’s Hospital New Brunswick Hintz Irving Street

Hearing Postponed On Injunction Against Bookbinders

The Chancery hearing in Trenton on the injunction secured by Quinn and Boden against the former plant workers, barring interference with current and future staff, was adjourned two weeks to July 15. It had already been delayed one week.

Quinn & Boden Court of Chancery Trenton

Quick actions save two at water plant swimming hole

Walter Gage of Union Street at the municipal water plant rushed to aid two young women who panicked and began to struggle at the swimming hole below the water plant. His timely intervention prevented a serious peril as onlookers helped him pull them to safety.

Walter Gage Union Street Tierra

Anna Vail Ill With Infantile Paralysis

Anna Marie Vail 13, daughter of former Councilman J Jervis Vail of 156 Bryant Street, is 21 and suffering from infantile paralysis in both limbs. Diagnosed Monday by Dr W E Cladek, with two visiting physicians from New York and Summit confirming. It is the only known case in the state section. She was a top eighth grade graduate last week.

Anna Marie Vail Airs J. Jervis Vail Bryant Street W. E. Cladek New York Summit Cladek

Enjoyable Card Party For Charity At Mrs Armstrong's Home

The second in a series of card parties was held Wednesday afternoon at 196 St George Avenue for the building fund. Pinechie and whist were played with Mrs William Eastman and Mrs E M Seaman winning whist, while the whist guard went to Mrs Charles Mann. Plans for an evening board party on the veranda were announced for Tuesday night July 12.

Bethlehem Chapel Clark Tonship Lillian M. Flamm Samuel Flamm Miller and Westfield Avenues Clark Township Percy G. Croft Arthur L. Croft Cranford L. ¥. Graham First Presbyterian Church P. B. Woolfe Mr. Graham Mabel W. Croft Dudley J. Croft Helen Conover Westfield Blanche Lam Lert Minnie K. Flamm Wits Otto Flamm Brie Henry C. Ruattiger Blanche Lambert Mabel Creft George Schwer Brooklyn Wid Croft Urskille Milicord Westtiedl Manuel Ane Attim Arthur Wiy Raft Karkney Brivade A. L. Rath Minnie Crawford Agnes Fulton Jersey City George P. Beck Newark Charles C. Ruttiger Henry C. Ruttiger William Brinkman Lillian Welch Albert Lambert Clinton Bullman James Dyer Minvie Flamm Harold W. Borden Cyrus Viztham Mary Vizthum Rahway Matthew Armstrong St. George Avenue Building Fund William Eastman E. M. Seaman Charles Mann

Whitcraft Changes Residence and Nursing Service Update

Miss Margaret Whitcraft visiting nurse for the Civic Club has changed her residence to 39 Commerce Street. A meeting of the Visiting Nurse Committee is scheduled for February to speed service.

Margaret Whitcraft Civic Club Commerce Street Oglyone

Fourth of July celebration planned in Rahway with citizenship program

Arrangements are nearly complete for Rahways July 4 program starting at 9 am with a better citizenship ceremony at the Elms Home West Milton avenue. Naturalized citizens and native born youths who turned 21 will be honored with speeches flag demonstrations and the American Creed recited by participants before a Riverside Park athletic program and a Rahway A A vs Rahway Knights of Columbus baseball game.

Women Voters’ League Elms West Milton Avenue Elks David H. Trembley Br Ik Rahway Post American Legion Calive Robert W. Elliott Church of the Holy Comforter Boyant Girl Scouts Riverside Park Legion Wilmot Albright Elmer Armstrong Ion Rahway A. A Rahway Knights of Columbus Hageliai Throy Ielig America Legion Robinson Rahway River Lgust Pssible American Hal B. Alston Henry J. Miller Thomas J. Pollard Ross Fowler Lester Hall

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