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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
4
A wartime era column questions adults worry over youth and the tragedy of puppy love in New York where a fifteen year old commits suicide after leaving a ring and note to a fourteen year old girl. The piece laments older citizens dismiss the issue yet hints at the depth of young affection and risk.
Arthur W. Cutten of Downers Grove Illinois aided by detectives hunted down many members of a robbery gang after eight years. One man confessed and is accused as the ninth member while seven others remain imprisoned and one turned state's evidence. Cutten spent about $20000 to see malefactors brought to justice.
Fox Theatre Corporation, owning a large chain of cinemas, directs managers to abandon other advertising and spend all media budget on newspapers. G E Yorke cites six reasons including flexibility, rapid program changes, decorative space, larger available columns, quick updates, lower cost, and easier reader digestion for theatre advertising.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler warns of Soviet Russia attempting to overthrow the current order. He urges Americans to prove their institutions by producing unselfish, selfless citizens who model the nation’s values. Woodbridge residents are urged to defend the American system through personal virtue and civic example.
Ralph A. Hankinson prepares a Sunday program at Woodbridge Board Speedway promising top acts. Mile Helto-Nice, world champion lady racer, will perform an exhibition, riding against time to challenge the record of 20.45 seconds for a 40 mile track, as officials pace the event. She seeks a Miller or Duesenberg ride, supported by American representatives after negotiations.
Jerry Daley in charge of building a spur track at Snell Oil Company Sewaren plant expects to finish today and leave tomorrow night for his home in Boston May. He is employed by Kennedy Contracting Company of Boston which held the track spur contract. During his stay in Woodbridge he resided at Whereen Moore Inn.
Dr and Mrs F H Albee of Colonia entertain a group of European physicians led by Harr Dr Bela Herz of Germany and Mr Frankie of Hamburg America Line at their estate. The doctors representing several European nations tour American clinics, with stops including Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago and New York where a clinic is planned before returning home aboard the Hamburg American Line.
The Foremen's Club of Perth Amboy led by Commodore George Rankin of Woodbridge and Vice Commodore Ed Wilson enjoyed a weekend fishing trip at Sandy Hook. Irwin Nebel of Woodbridge had set a west catch record on a prior trip, while the group aimed to surpass it but fell short. Pete Maygar supplied the boat and club president David Hull joined the voyage in full regalia before assuming fishing duties.
Aunt Minnie boards her first train ride and surrenders her ticket when asked by the conductor. A later train boy calls for gum, and Aunt Minnie defiantly refuses, saying never. Pathfinder's item captures a humorous travel moment.
A child drops three ice cream cones at Jackson's on Tuesday as a scoop falls and laughter erupts from adults. At Main street the M. and church area gathers. Judge Ben Vogel enjoys mini golf. Racing news mentions Georges Garpentier, Mile Danielle Bregis, and Herman Schurch with cars, plus a fatal track crash sparking inquiries. Tom Muir from Plainfield has cigars named after him.
A jumble of quotes features Pegey Hopkins Joyce on betting with others’ money, Coanio Hamilton on men’s earnings and keeping cars, John Poyntz Tyler asserting harmony with Jesus in New York, Lillian Tadffe lamenting Hollywood misconceptions, W Peer Groves recalling Herodotus on ancient brewing, Alexander Legge defending Farm Board access, Zara Agba claiming long life while working in a gun factory, and Sam Stegg noting high school girls’ attitudes in Chicago.
The text presents a debate on speed limits, arguing against blanket reductions and proposing flexible standards tied to road conditions. It outlines the legal definition of reckless driving and lists statutory speed limits for various road contexts, from school zones to business and residence areas.
A collection of brief maxims and sayings by Lucan Brillat Savarin Rabelais and Young. The lines reflect on fate knowledge and the limits of human power with terse aphorisms.
Rev O Farrel l pastor Mase ey at 230s 9 00 and 10 8 clock. Sunday School after 9 00 Mass Baptisms at 8 00 PM Evening Devotions 7 89 oclock Weekday Services Masses 7 30 Holy Day Masses 6 30 and 7 00 First Friday Mass 7 30 Confession Saturday afternoons and evenings 8 to 6 and 9 to 9 Eyes of First Friday Parish Societies Rosary Society Communion First Sunday of month Holy Name Communion Second Sunday of month Sodality of Blessed Virgin Mary Communion Third Sunday of month Girls of the Parish Communion Fourth Sunday of month
The Presbyterian church lists 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 Morning Worship, 3:00 Junior and Intermediate Endeavor, 4:46 Senior Endeavor, 6:46 Young People's Church, and 8:00 Wednesday mid week Gospel of Matthew study. There are no evening services in summer. Troop 31 Boy Scoutsmeet Friday evenings in the Parish House.
Methodist Episcopal Rev. H. S. Brench presides at 9 45 A M Sunday School with Union Services at the Presbyterian Church. Epworth League meets 6 45 P M. No evening services during the summer months.
Sunday services at 10 15 A M and 11 A M with 7 P M worship and 1 46 BLM Evening Worship. Monday 7 30 P M BibI School or Theatre. G E T Club meets first Monday at 8 P M. Sigma Alpha Phi Sorority at Mrs A C G Brown home Monday 7 30 P M Tuesday 8 45 0 J Society at Mrs Arthur G Brown Joy Wednesday 7 30 P M Mid Wednesday 8 39 eaday 4 39 P M Choir practice. Ladies’ organization weekly meetings continue.
Fragmentary notice lists a 10 o clock event titled The Sorrow at ECSunitny Sohboi. Details are incomplete but imply a church program or ser vice time. The readable words suggest a religious context and a scheduled activity with no clear date or location.
At 11 00 A M a morning worship will be held with Kohei Takeda a Japanese student occupying the pulpit in the pastor's absence at the time. 7 15 P M Cariatian Endeavor.
The Seawern branch of The Mother Church lists Sunday service at 11 06 A M Sunday School at 9 30 A M Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 00 P M and Thursday reading room from 8 00 to 6 40 P M.
Our Redeemer Rev. A. L. Whey pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church on Fords Avenue and Fourth Street. Sunday School at 8 30 A M Morning Worship at 10 45 A M.
Rev. C Galassi pastor at St Anthony's on Woodbridge Avenue schedules Masses at 6 30 A M and 9 30 A M on Sunday morning with an evening service at 7 45 P M led by the church.
Church schedule indicates Rev. A Papp and Rev A Stim at St Nicholas in Port Reading offering 8 A M Mass Sunday morning and 4 P M Vespers with morning prayer and evening worship noted.
Trinity Episcopal Reverend J B Myers pastor A M Celebration of Holy Baptism 1st 3rd Sundays Holy Communion 2nd 4th Sundays Morning Prayer 5th Sunday Litany Sermon Evensong 4 PM Women’s Auxiliary study Canas Fleur de Lis St Margaret’s Unit choir practice Friday Troop 38 Boy Scouts meet Parish House Friday evening at 7 31 oheek
Our Lady of Peace parish Father Remgam presides Sunday Masses at 9 and 10 o clock with Sunday School after Mass. Daily Masses at 6 o clock. Holy Rosary society meets first Monday monthly. Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary meets the third Monday. Holy Name Society meets on the fifth and sixth Mondays of the month at a mass.
The notice announces Reverend BR a Reed Foal as pastor leading services at Public Bebool. Details are sparse with readable names and location, indicating a church appointment and service schedule.
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