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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

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School Annex Bids Awarded by Board of Education

Salaki Jensen Rodner and Dunigan won bids for the Number 11 School annex general construction heating and plumbing with bids around 96 000 to 103 000 dollars. Electrical bids were rejected for technical reasons and will be re advertised.

Salaki Jensen Bernard Jost & Sons Jensen A. G. Maupal & Co Jensen & Rodner Burns, Lane & Richardson Dunigan N. F Cantella Incine

Sattler Re elected President of Woodbridge Firemen

Fire Commissioner M. Batter was re elected president of the Woodbridge Wasp Firemen's Association at the annual meeting held last night on School Street. Other officers elected include Vice president Frank Rankin recording secretary Frank Vader and treasurer BL Ktomdnd tréys, with Jacob Jordan as trustee and Jordan named delegate to the Firemen's State Association. Capt William H Sutphin, chief elect from the district, attended and sent regrets for inability to attend. Mayor William A Kyak, Rev J Benjamin Myers and other community figures attended the gathering amid speeches and toasts.

Woodbridge Sattler Widoner William A. Kyak J. Benjamin Myers Episcopal Chatenger Aaron Boylan Fitzgerald

French for adults classes offered in Woodbridge

LNSSONE in French Misa Hatelle de P Dixon of 92 Main Street will teach practical lessons to adults on Tuesday or Friday mornings. Telephone Woodbridge 83-0887. Bargain bath fittings and furniture repairs advertised by CG J Farr 121 Linden Ave Woodbridge 8-0654 and Louis Toke Woodbridge Fur Shop 622 Amboy Ave Woodbridge 8-0770.

Lnssone Misa Hatelle de P. Dixon Main Street Woodbridge Tollet White Seat CG. J Farr Linden Ave Louis ‘Toke

Weenus Trip South Ends in Woodbridge

Joseph Crosby age 15 and James Grosby age 23, brothers from New Brighton Staten Island, were picked up by Motorcycle Patrolman Joseph Lewla after running away to the South. At police headquarters the youths teased officers with a Southern drawl claiming they aimed for Helmond for Christmas, then decided to return to Staten Island. their father arrived Wednesday evening to take them home.

Woodbridgeton Joseph Crosby James Grosby Benziger Avenue New Brighton Staen Island Joseph Lewla Joseph Virginia Richmond Staten Island Staten

Guest Artists to Play at Woodbridge High School Concert

Woodbridge High School plans a Thursday evening orchestra concert featuring guest artists from Leonarda Fussate Elizabeth and New York. The program includes Wagner Lohengrin and Delibes Copellia pieces, with eighth grade orchestral participants and a Christmas celebration, followed by dancing in the gymnasium.

Woodbridge High School Anna Frazer Misa Ruthfischer Leonarda William Weiss Fussate Julia Hoffman Elizabeth Yiola Harry Keller New York Lohengrin Wagner Tachaikowsky Daljet Copellia Delibes Csardas Ballet Copellia Cristmas Bee Heath Seredy Tocdben Orginetra Stephen Bidnar Arthur Clear Anthony Culifreda Leo Culffreda Elizabeth Czlana George Hsposito Frank Fedora Erna Kernanleven Herbert Byankel Loretta Genile David Hodes Joseph Wargyas James Walsh Wanda .Wesnesk Mary Yunker Julia . Hoffman Elizabeth Trautweln Ruth Jaher William Wells J. Saxophobe Alton Wolney William Peterson Vincent Shay George A.- Edward Cannizzaro Donald Lella John Vahuly George Esposito Frank Baumgartner Roy Pateman Alfred Peters Philip Bell Walter Letl Tumpini Mr. Dougherty Dru Warren Geiules Apure Robert Leisen Emily, Harned Jennie Solkoskiy Alex Kettler Edward Mayray Afelyo Meldher Joseph Gasper Max Minsky Arnold Schwildt Michael Vitalo Jabies Rae Frank Collins Murtis Dersl Loula’ Milano Peter Sisolck Elizabeth Peterson Harry. Brass Orchestra Prologua Reader Enda Goigle Adolph Boehme Clarence Neilson George Eaper Tragelera

Residents dispute street light district changes in Iselin area

A complaint at the Townshi p Committee meeting questioned transferring Ight district No 6 lights on Harrison Avenue Grant Avenue and Pleasant Avenue Iselin to Avenel district No 3. Michael Lewis urged review of the map interpretation by George Merrill and Morgan Larson. The issue was referred to the Township Attorney Township Engineer and the administration committee for correction.

Ighta Harrison” Avenue Grant Avenue Pleasant Avenue Iselin Ight George, K. Merrill Morgan FY. Larson Kelly's Farm Belue Lewin Sucker Brook Harry Jackson Mgnt Ught Colonia Jacob W. Grausam Lewis Park Avenue Avenel Street Lenox Street Banetth Brothers Keyport

Man killed on Iselin Road by students car

Charlies H. Garrison, 54, of Lewiston Pa, was struck and killed on the Lincoln Highway between Colonia and Iselin at 6 30 P M by a car driven by Angelina Slea, 19, of New Brunswick a college student The car owned by her father John Slea also of New Brunswick carried four college friends Two passengers were injured and taken to Dr Hoffer s Metuchen office Police identified the victim through papers found on him Funeral arrangements awaited Miss Slea was held on a manslaughter charge and released on bond The incident remains under inquiry by local police and the coroner

Lincoln Highway Colonia Iselin Charlies H. Garrison Enat Market -Street Lewiston Angelina Slea Remsen Avenue New Brunswick John Slea Misa Siena Misa Sthel Shapiro Baldwin Street Marguerite Hughes Morris Street Dr. Hoffer Metuchén Howard Davis Trieste Street Stella Thompson George Street Doris Shannon Senior Street Miss Slea Metuchen Thomas Somers Joseph Lewis Closindo Zuccard Lawrence A. Kann Perth Amboy Garrison Florence Garrison Miss Sica Somers

Births in Perth Amboy area announce two new daughters

A daughter named Mary Jane was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Trotner of 14 Grove Avenue Woodbridge at Perth Amboy Hospital on Thursday December 4. A son named James was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Buching of 89 Pennsylvania Avenue Hopelawn at Perth Amboy City Hospital on Sunday November 90.

Mary Jane Michael Joseph Trotner Grove Avenue Woodbridge Perth Amboy Hospital James Stephen Buching Pennsylvania Avenue Hopelawn Perth Amboy City Hapital

Christmas Seal Drive Seeks Woodbridge Quota

Mrs. Dunne chairs the Woodbridge Christmas Seal sale for the Mid-Woods County Tuberculosis League. Only about $300 has been raised toward a $1,000 quota. She urges prompt purchases of health stickers to meet the goal and notes the drive supports prevention, health education, and clinics as part of the annual budget. The campaign highlights the international fight against tuberculosis.

J. Dusner Sgpl NraeBumne Africa Australia South Les Islands Denmark Japan

Court Mercedes Christmas Party Plans Set

Plans have been completed for Court Mercedes Catholic Daughters of America to hold its annual Christmas party at the Columbian Club next Thursday evening. Supper by Mrs. Iver Largen of Perth Amboy at 7:30 P.M. Reservations welcome through chairman Mrs. J. J. Grace before December 16 at Woodbridge 8-0148-R. There will be a Christmas treat and the usual exchange of gifts. Committee includes Mrs. Alfred Coley, Mrs. J. B. Levi, Mrs. F. 8 Mayo, Mrs. F. x O'Brien, Mrs. Thomas ity, Mrs. M. J. Conle, Mrs. J. M. Caulfield, Mrs. J. B. Pow, Mrs. Mra- Mra Michael Langan, Mrs. John Einhorn, and many others.

Court Mercedes Catholic Daughters of America Columbian Club Iver Largen Perth Amboy J. J. Grace Woodbridge Alfred Coley J. B. Levi Mayo F. x O'Brien Thomas @ tity Birs M. J. Conle J. M. Caulfield J. B. Pow Michael Langan John Einhorn Margaret Sullivan Margaret Kelly Margaret Gerity

Deserter seeks night lodging at police station

Deserter Clyde P Long of Fort Monmouth appeared at Woodbridge police headquarters at 1 45 AM with two women seeking a place to stay until morning. He admitted being absent without leave after questioning. He will serve time in the guard house. The woman, Mrs Anna Miller of Elizabeth, claimed to be a mother of two and said she had not lived with her husband for over a year.Judge Vogel gave her a lecture and provided fare home after she admitted she had no money.

Clyde P. Long 61St Signal Fort Monmouth Johnsan Long Anna Miller Rye Street Elizabeth Egan Ald ‘Society Ghe Itas Herother B. W. Vogel

J Blake Toys Dolis Games XMAG Card Newsingle

J Blake reports on toys and games including Dolis and XMAG cards in a periodical issue highlighting new items, market presence, and media features. The piece notes naming entities and product categories while situating them in a magazine format.

J. Blake Toys DOLIS Newspapera Periodica

Arson Suspected After Hope Lawn Fire and Theft

Police say the Hope Lawn residence of Mrs. Tyomona Barilla partially burned on December 4 was set up for arson. Investigators found fuel soaked materials and tripwire fuses leading from the basement to the attic. Barilla’s cash claim and insured value drew scrutiny as detectives probe the husband’s reported death and a Brooklyn call dispute.

Tyomona Barilla Weat Pond Hopelawn Wea Potter Brooklyn Hewae Harilla Dententhi Hoy Lawn George Keating

Benefit Show Raises Over Six Thousand for Relief Fund

A benefit show at the State Theatre by township civic groups realized more than $6000 for the unemployed relief fund. Patrons’ donations and show proceeds, though not all tallied, are expected to push the total past six thousand. The program featured vaudeville acts, Holiday with Ann Harding, a comedy, a news reel, and generous donations from the theatre. The Milano Brothers Orchestra opened, with a string of acts including Jack Boos as master of ceremonies and a parade of local performers from the Lions Club and American Legion among others.

William Holohan Lenate Ann Harding Milano Brothers Orchestra Asher Fitz Rar Dolph Plin Short Jack Polo Anna Dunivan Lions Club Russell McCartney & Co Ideal Potter Kni Troupe James W. Cahill Nick Laggan Truck" Durham Mike’De Joy Peggy Vanderhoven Ethel Campion Don Hornheimer

Woodbridge High Eleven Honored as State Champs at Dinner

Woodbridge High School eleven was hailed as the State Class B champion at the annual football dinner. Gold footballs were presented to team members and coach Benkett, with remarks from Roy Anderson and Col. Axton praising the season despite board rulings. Notables from education and athletics attended as 200 guests celebrated the undefeated squad and awaited next year’s captain.

Woodbridge High School N.J Roy Anderson Board of Education Col. Axton The State University United States Army Dulhonor State Board Woodbridge Benkett Walter Short Rabway Admiral Short Anderson Central Jersey Cacciola Elect “Aquila Victor Sherman Presse M. H. Clum James Kiler Walter Dunham B.C. Enatgn Hoy Anderson Mark D. MacClain John Love Arthur G. Ferry Francis Cosgrove Sacred Heart School Trenton Harry Rockafellow Rutgers University Harold Runyon St. Mary’s Perth Amboy Stanley Rosen Perth Amboy High School Heinie” Renkert Anthony Cacciola Ann Castor Ceference Andersen Jack Aquila Anthony Aquila Iselin Wee Capt Benkert

Aquila Named Captain Of Woodbridge High Eleven

Jack Aquila son of Anthony Aquila was elected captain of Woodbridge High School’s next year eleven in an in prompt ballot held after a Perth Amboy High School game Saturday. The vote was unanimous and follows an all state selection for Aquila as the squad moves to plan next season.

Jack Aquila Consnutwgti-eleck Anthony Aquila Iselin Woodbridge High School Perth Amboy High School Woodbridge Aquila Anthony Caceluia Calas

Woodbridge Gets $20,000 From Gas Tax

About 20000 will be apportioned back to Woodbridge Township from state gas tax funds this year, per County Treasurer Arthur J. Hamley. From a $6,000,000 fund, Middlesex County receives 161,200, and Woodbridge Township gets one eighth. Funds go to municipalities for traffic control or street and road repairs, not to the Board of Freeholders. The county treasurer is preparing the list for February quarterly payments.

Woodbridge Township Arthur J. Hamley Middlesex County Board of Freeholders

Parade and bonfire celebrate Woodbridge grid champions

About 400 Woodbridge High School students organized a parade and snake dance ending at the Pariah House field to honor the 1930 football season. Victor Sherman acted as master of ceremonies as champions spoke and the crowd gathered for singing and a bonfire supervised by Principal Arthur C. Ferry.

Pariah House Woodbridge High School Grove Avenue Barron Avenue High Street Dwnt Lindet Avenue Tipdald Place Tisdoleyplace Atrest School Street Main Street Loadway Avenue Victor Sherman Benkett Arthur C. Ferry

Youth 23 and 13 Caught Stealing Bread to Feed Family

Herbert Schuh 23 of 2881 Parkway Linden and his 18 year old half-brother Robert Maul were arrested on Oak Tree road Iselin after stealing bread to feed their 13 family members. They fled a bread truck and were prompted to confess after police were notified. Their mother confirmed the hardship after authorities investigated a large underfed household with nine children and an elderly grandmother. The Iselin A P manager declined to press charges against the youths.

Herbert Schuh Parkway Avenue Linden Robert Maul Bane Addrons Patore Oak Tree Road Iselin John Hegeh Mothen Ratuthak Elisabeth

Rutgers Gym Construction To Begin Soon

Ground will be broken within two weeks for Rutgers new gymnasium replacing the fire destroyed building. Plans approved by the board of trustees show four basements of aquash and handball courts, locker rooms, and a rifle range, with offices, spectator seating, and a swimming complex across three floors, including a gymnasium and fencing facilities, expected to be completed by September.

Rutgers Symnasium Council On Athletics University Physice Alagarooma Fey Inuinuetion

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Salaki Satfler Exempt Firemen’s Association Charketa Bathroont Outfit Includ Hardiman Seaman’s Rahway Avenue and Green Street N. 4 Amboy Florida Grove Road Emil K. Ross E. S. Bird Citizens’ Building and'Loan ’Association New Brunswick Avenue Rogan’s Corner Lote Merrill P. W. Murphy Pollen Department Fred Kayser Joseph Gill Hagamga Heights Iselin Road Mercedes Rugh Louis Zany Woodbridge Fir Civd State Theatre Woodbridge High Eleven Board Ofducation Hob Iselinatore Barkeant Dgan Tw Linden Police Atéry Rivers Iselin A & P Rutgers Louiske Woodbridge Fur Shop
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