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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
8
The column records parish goings on and family visits across Blairstown and surrounding towns. It notes Jenn Hite attending a party, William Snyder and family at Walnut Corner, lots of Sunday visits, and various local gatherings, exams, and church events with numerous names and places.
Reported in a small town column, Rayrmond Varry Buttaville wakes hours after starting a Ford when a car accident occurs nearby. Mrs Trane Reece and a Murtha Croek resident attended as guests, with Varry accompanied by his wife and children. A car turning over near Eastoy allegedly involved Hathken Peccers, with Enthon Meetersan noted among bystanders.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a family event with mentions of a daughter Mix Wan Tt Warman, Mrs MOT Snyder, three Pelion relatives, and social visits at a theater. Names and places are garbled, but indicate Saturday and Sunday activities and a family gathering.
The notices report the engagement of Miss Gertrude Borbast to Aruna Sthohit at Swartawood and announce an annual business meeting of an Ladies' Aid to be held at the home of Drs and Mrs Rory. The Parent-Teachers meeting themes include Helping Teacher and events at Wairstown School.
Great Meadows reports Tiaryy Kunyon of Belvidere died after a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Thinyon. Almer Snider recently in New York visits his father Albert Snider and Miss Litt. Cummins visited Saiueidley and Suiluy with relatives in Duillipsburg. Mr and Mrs Richard Green and daughters Helen Toheriti and Esther hosted Teen siblings with Elms below Townsbury for a day. Ms Tins and Helen Park have returned home.
A village note and social roundup from Port Murray and adjacent towns recounts sermons at Rev. Doveherty Phiadelphia, an entertainment at the MOK church, visits from Summit guests, and several community events. A May 24 community club meeting features crafts, candy sales, and proceeds aiding township activities and local group events.
Readers note a series of Sunday visits and social calls. Mr and Mrs John V Howell of Hopps and J Hopkins and family from the area spent the day with relatives. Mrs Wilkim Moore suffered from food poisoning, while Hon A C Apgar of Fhettington returned to the town. Miss Sadie Dente of Pequest visited with a relative, and Mr Allee Miller was also noted in attendance.
Walter Lots Knowlton and relatives visited his uncle Bane. other locals including Harrison and sister, Mrs. Rishpaugh, attended community gatherings. Knights of Pythian Hunterdon Lodge held a meeting at Clintar Moubndist church with about 100 members present. Jacob Morring bought Walter Hoagland’s lot for 3025 dollars.
The report notes glow and movement from the sky last Friday with witnesses including Dedrick of Washington and remarks on beauty and splendor. Mildred Pittenger Brevilla Howell Rinh Venable from Hope school join Alvin Marels Beaver Brook in a eighth grade efficiency test this week. John Hissim’s cry near Charles Westbreake’s residence Monday caused a collision and damage to a gate.
A fragmented line references Munya as a ball player and a phrase about hens roosting and stealing a base. The readable fragments suggest a sports snippet with a playful or coded quote about speed or stealing. No clear names beyond Munya and hens imagery.
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