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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1929

Page

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Impersonator show invited at Woodbridge High School event

Antrim pop culture act M Zelliner will perform impersonations of Robert E. Lee Abraham Lincoln Judas Iscariot and others at Woodbridge High School on Tuesday after 1 45. An unrelated hit and run in Rahway hospitalizes Dasher Zomborg 14 and his father 44 with fatal skull fractures amid police hunt for a suspect described as a tall man in a brown suit and mixed gray overcoat seen near the scene.

Antrim Monsieur Y Oliner M. Zelliner Wil Robert E. Lee Nanham Lincoln Judas Iscarlot Cleowin Shylock Dasher’ Zombory John Zombory Minna Avenue Avenel Rahway Memorial Hospital New State Highway George Leonard Warren Cline Park Avenue Dasher I. T. Spencer Rahway Hospital Zomborg Rahway John Joseph St. James’ Church Father O'Farrell St. James’ Cemetery Nan ‘Whd Avenel Street Woodbridge Ipeens Buick Carl J. Luindeberg King Street Perth

Red Cross Rail Call Reports Ongoing Donations

The Red Cross fund drive shows total collections of 1 270.75 to date per a report issued by Mrs A F Randolph with additional contributions listed from Jansen Schmidt Mieleoree Brewster and others. Further donations include Hopelawn Pipe Co Mutton Hollow Fire Brick Co and A G BRD amounts bringing the running total higher.

Red Cross Mra. A. F. Randalph I Jansen Hohmidt A Brewster Hopelawn Pipe Co Mutton Hollow Fire Brick Co

Sportsmanship Highlighted at W. H. S. Football Dinner

At Woodbridge High School a football dinner honored Captain Howard Dayer and Captain-elect Anthony Cacciola. Guest speakers included J. H. L. Reilly of Rutgers and Professor John H. Laver. Coach Rice received praise for guiding the squad, with 1930 plans noted.

Osson Rice Perth Amboy Harold Runson St. Mary's Orien the H. A. Dayer Howard Wayer Howard Buddy” Dayer Ellect Anthony Cactola Arthur C. Ferry Thomas Brennan Woodbridge High Verry Brennan Howard Layer Anthony Cacciola Walter Stidlman Joe Medwick Carteret Ed Kosle George Tien Anthony Aguilla Tou Lockie James Dintock Dave Ruddy Pete Schmidt Leroy Fullerton Jack Campbell Victor Sherman al Hawking Donald Montague Carl Jensen Dayer Cacciola Coach Rice Tony” Cacciola Dayet Rice Ayers Keale Fullerton John H. Lova Bt. Mary's Hag Givan Clint Paul Fairbrother

Schilling Quartet to Sing at Church Entertainment

The Young Peoples' Church at Woodbridge will host a pre Christmas program on Tuesday December 17 featuring the Schilling Quartet in musical comedy and concert numbers. Robert P Schilling Jr aged six will sing as the prodigy tenor alongside seasoned performers with the group performing in costumes and with action.

Robert J. Schilling Schilling Presbyterian Young Peoples’ Church Presbyterian Church Woodbridge Schilling Quartet Robert P. Schilling, Jr Aaid KHJ Los Angeles Neddle Viola Robert Schilling SEALS Figard Ih TARGA Manrteo Alge Robert Jr Marmiony

Many Attend C D A Party

A well attended card party was held last evening by Court Mercedes Catholic Daughters of America at the Columbian Club. Prizes were awarded in 777 Whist and 7 Fan Tan events to numerous winners including Miss Rose Cherity Miss Gerity Miss Jane Flanagan and Mrs Witliam Golden Uridge and others. A amber necklace was the special prize awarded to Miss Frances Witheridge.

Court Mercedes Catholic Daughters, of America Columbian Club Rose Cherity Gerity Jane Flanagan Witliam Golden Uridge M. Christie Urban Fan Tan A. Ballikan G. Witting L. Campion M. Schubert Joseph Rom

Funeral for Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Wingler

The funeral of William Wingler three day old son of Mr and Mrs Michael Wingler of Amboy avenue was held Wednesday afternoon at 11 o clock. The infant is survived by a sister Frances and four brothers Michael Jr Interment was in Alpine Cemetery.

William Wingler Michael Wingler Amboy Avenue Frances Michael, Jr Alpine Cemetery

Camp Fire Girls Plan Christmas and Card Parties

Da-kon-ya group of Camp Fire Girls organized a Christmas party and a card party at Mrs. Herbert Silbermann’s home last Friday. The card party will be hosted by Miss Charlotte Brookfield on Freeman Street, date TBA. A Whoopee Club Entertainer program is set for the Christmas event next week with craft lessons led by Mrs. Silbermann and guardian Mrs. N Olson. Girls are painting vases, beads, and aprons as projects. Winter feeding stations for birds have been set up by Camp Fire groups in the township woods.

Camp Fire Girls Herbert Silbermann The Guardian Charlotte Brookfield Freeman Street Whoopee Club Mra. Silbermann Mra. N. Olson Rases Peatta

Christmas Vacation School Closure Dates Announced

The township schools will close for the Christmas vacation from December 20 to January 6. Supervising Principal Love announced the dates this week as the district prepares for the holiday break.

Love

1998 Studebaker Coach Bargain Notice

Classified notice offers a 1998 Studebaker Coach in top condition at a deep discount. Contact J. Neary for details and to arrange a viewing or purchase.

StudeBaker

Hospital Auxiliary Pays Last $3600 Pledge to Memorial Hospital

The Woodbridge and Sewaren Auxiliary sent a final $600 payment toward a $3,699 pledge to Memorial Hospital. At a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. I G Tindall the group planned Christmas fruit baskets and urged gifts for Rahway Avenue, with a thank you note from L Anna Hughes praising the auxiliary for Thanksgiving Day treats.

Memorial Hospital Woodbridge and Sewaren I. G. Tindall B. W. Hoagland

Sunday School Class Presents Untangling Tony Comedy

A Sunday School group stages the play Untangling Tony titled Friday evening December 20 at 116 by the Fanny Crosby Close of the Methodist Church in the lecture room. Cast includes Emily David Veata Peterson Dorothy Sattler Jeanie Jackson Jeannette Leison Marthe Sprague Frank Harben Stewart Schoonover Frank Leison Ralph H Kleaser will act at adolat of the evening. FOR RENT A furnished room for two gentle Typen Inquire 13 Jean Court Phone Woodbridge 143 J.

Tony Fanny Crosby Methodist Emily David Veata Peterson Dorothy Sattler Jeanie Jackson Jeannette Leison Marthe Sprague Frank Harben Stewart Schoonover Frank Leison Ralph H. Kleaser Ay Adolat

Youth Education Advice From Rutgers President At Banquet

John M. Thomas, president of Rutgers University, urged fathers to research colleges before funding four years of study. He noted teachers offer insights beyond parental bias and cited his own career path from Middlebury to Rutgers to emphasize prudent higher education planning.

Thomas Rutgers University John M. Thomas Pingry Prep School Elizabeth Woodbridge Pingry Binople Aysons Thoutad Ain Trutgers University Middlebury College Vermont Pennsylvania State College Mort Covington Union, Theological Seminary Arlington Avenue Presbyterian Church East Orange N. J New Jersey der. Thomas State University

Woman's Club Christmas Dinner Next Thursday

The Woodbridge Woman's Club will host a Christmas dinner on Thursday evening December 19 at the Craftsman's Club. A three act play Surprise will be performed by the drama committee directed by Mrs. FL Mayo with cast including Mrs. John Kreger Mrs. J. Reynolds Mrs. Frank Burns Mrs. Irving Reimers and Mrs. Frank Mayo. Isa R. Erb leads the musical program featuring Christmas carols.

Woodbridge Woman's Club Craftsman's Club Drama Committee FL 8. Mayo John Kreger J. Reynolds Frank Burns Irving Reimers Frank Mayo Isa R. Erb

Girl Injured by Auto in Marion Neighborhood Incident

Fifteen year old Marion resident was struck by a car driven by Albert J. Jacoby of Carteret on Woodbridge Avenue near Marion Street. She was treated by Dr Sampel Messinger then returned home.

Marion Shervenak Marion’ Street Han Heights Albert J. Jacoby Pershing ‘Avenue Carteret Jacoby Woodbridge Woodbridge Avenue Marion Street Sampel. Messinger Waa

Heart Attack Ends Woodbridge Man's Life

Wind Humphreys 53 of Bar Forousende Woodbridge died at home after a six week illness. Born October 12 1871 in Woodbridge he ran the family hardware business and later Humphreys & Ryan on Main Street. Survived by wife Anne son Robert mother Harriet brother Harry and three sisters. Funeral Sunday at 4 30 p m at his home with Rev William V D Strong officiating.

Americus Lodge Woodbridge Royal Arcanum Anne Nee Brown Robert Brown Humphreys Harriet Humphreys Harry G Rahway Mise Harriet Humphreys New York City Charles B. Zimmerman Rutherford, N. J John H. Jameson Caldwell N. J William V. D. Strong Congregational Church

Carl S Williams Speaks at Trinity Church Men's Club Dinner

Carl S Williams of Woodbridge, a Roessler & Hasslacher chemist, spoke at Trinity Episcopal church Men's Club dinner at the Trinity Pariah house. He discussed rubber discovery, sources, and manufacturing methods as floral tables and host committee T. Davies, C. R. Brown, M. D. McClain, and R. A. Koch coordinated service.

Carl Williams Carl S. Williams High Street Woodbridge Roessler & Hasslacher Chemical Co Perth Amboy Men’s Club Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity ‘Pariah House Alonzo Davies C. R. Brown M. D. McClain R. A. Koch

Exempt Firemen Elect E. M. Sattler President

Officers for the current year were elected at a meeting of the Exempt Firemen's Association held last Monday evening at the firehouse on School street. President E. M. Sattler was chosen, with Frank Rankin as vice president, Gene Romond as financial secretary, Frank Sater as recording secretary, Jake Jordan as treasurer, and trustees T. Zehrer and Jake Jordan.

Exempt Firemen’s Association School Street E. M. Sattler Frank Rankin Gene Romond Frank Sater Jake Jordan T. Zehrer F. Turner

Jimmy Improves After Father Donates Blood

H Lankides of James Street donated two pints of blood to his two year old son Jimmy at Rahway Hospital after the child suffered a bone malady. The first transfusion did not fully take but a second pint given last Saturday led to Jimmy's condition improving. Hospital officials report Jimmy is doing nicely and is expected to recover.

Jimmy H. Lankides James Street Rahway Hospital Rahway

Sewaren Man Hit By Auto

George Budnar of Arbor Street Sewaren was struck and injured Monday at 7 90 by a car driven by Richard Pickersgill of 77 Spring Street Metuchen. Pickersgill drove north on West Avenue near Arbor Street when Budnar stepped into the path. Budnar was taken to Dr James J Collins by Arthur Ring of Central Avenue Sewaren. Injuries include to his left hand and head.

George Budnar Arbor Street Sewaren Richard Pickersgill Spring Street Metuchen Pickersgill West Avenue Budnar James J. Collins Arthur Ring Central Avenue Sawaren

Bon Voyage Dinner Honored Traveler Sailing to Italy

Rahway hosts a bon voyage dinner for Victor D Ambros, with guests Frank D Angelo and Louis Dangelo of Port Reading. Audrey Shuljesen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Christian Shuljesen of Hopelawn, was born on Friday December 6.

Frank D'Angelo Louis D‘angelo Port Reading Rahway Victor’ D’ambroas Oak Street Italy Audrey Harry Christian Shul- Jesen Hopelawn

Police puppy found near Grove Area in Wood Bridge

A police K9 puppy named Ned was located near 114 Grove Area in Wood Bridge. Officers reported the dog safe and police and local residents assisted in the search during the incident.

Bunday Duaptow 114 Grove Area Wood Beidge Ned Sal

Wife Beater Gets Tongue Lashing in Police Court

AV Majaski of Florida Grove road faced Judge H. Vogel after his wife accused him of drunken Saturday beatings. He was warned to reform and told to return Monday morning, with the possibility of punishment if the abuse continued.

Attor Dallvering AV Majaski Florida Grove Road H. Vogel Majaski Majaskis

Hold-Up Murderer Sought as Police Track Suspect

Police pursue a suspected hold-up killer after Michiel Elko 21 was shot and killed at Dick Cavat hires in Ford's town. Witnesses describe a 20s to 30s man with a khaki shirt and brown cap. one identifies the left side of the face. Funeral services for Elko were held at Greek Catholic church in Ford. He leaves a widow and siblings, and was a member of the Falcons.

Woodbridge Poliee Michiel Eiko Uuck Dick Cavathires Lowa Reguturant Suay Kiko Beng Morphy Walsh Sgt Weirling James Apercales Parle Ariest Raritan Township Theo. W. Swanik King George's Read Forda Knute Jensen Maple Avenue Fords Jos Nemeth Raritan Avenue Highland Park Delbert Swoope New Street D. Cavallero King Orge A . Road Fmit Neere Nelson Billa Eiko Forde Alex Papp St. John's Cemetery Elko Anna Susan Andrew George Order of ‘Falcons

Card Party Planned by Adath Israel Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of Congregation Adath Israel plans a public card party in January in the synagogue lecture room on School Street. Prizes will be awarded and a committee led by Mrs M Klein Mrs Reis man and L Bressler will run the event. The next meeting is the second Monday in January at Mrs R Bressler's Green Street home.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Congregation Adath Israel School ‘Street M. Klein Mrg. Reisman L. Bressler R. Bressler Green Street

D A R Yuletide Party Held At Mrs Cutter Home

The D A R Janet Gage chapter will host its annual Christmas party and Guest Night Monday evening at Mrs. Hampton Cutter on Green Street. New York writer Revyuk will speak on Courtship and Marriage of Russian Peasants and Ulhranian dances will be performed in costume. Mrs. C L Wiswall will sing. members may bring a guest.

Janet Gage Fagter Hampton Cutter Green Street Revyuk New York City C. L. Wiswall Sewaren

Hungarian Auxiliary to Be Formed In Woodbridge

An auxiliary of the Independant Hungarian American Citizens Duty will organize in Woodbridge at 8 in the Municipal Building on December 16 at 7 30 PM. Officers will be elected a constitution drafted and the club's note decided. Also Mr and Mrs Ernest Henry Gutke of Iselin announce the birth of a son Norman William on Thursday December 6.

Woodbridge Busitay Beeember 16Th Ernest Henry Gutke Iselin Norman William

Annual stockholder meeting at First National Bank Waddbridge

Notice is given that stockholders of The First National Bank of Waddbridge New Jersey will meet to elect directors and conduct other business from 4 pm to six o clock in the afternoon on January 14, 1989 at the Bg House. William L. Barnard serves as secretary.

First National Bank Waddbridge N. J Bg House WM. L. Barndd

St James P T A Plans Benefit Show at State Theatre

The St James P T A schedules a benefit movie at the State Theatre, with Miss Eleanor Mollis as chair. At a recent meeting, Mrs Thomas Gerly reported 1239 members enrolled and Miss Margaret Bergen announced a profit of 182.36 from the entertainment and dance event.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of St. James’ School State Eleanor Mollis Thomas Gerly Margaret Bergen

Stolen Bulek Coupe Reported in New Brunswick

The warden’s office in New Brunswick alerted police to a theft of a Bulek coupe. License number Z-22941 NJ possibly linked to the earlier incident. Police request public help in locating the vehicle and identifying suspects.

New Brunswick

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Monsieur Zelliner Rthur A. Ferry C.D.A Hospital Auxiliary Ean Court Woman’s Club H. Humphreys Sewaren Man Michael Elko Newstreet Rattan Dick Cevallaro Mila Hiro Ladies of Adath Israel Plain St. James P.T. A Hardiman Kid. L. Hardiman Seumin Rahway Avenue Woodbridge, N. J J. Blake Xmas Doltn—Games Main St Frederick McTarner Senates
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