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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1927

Page

2

Midnight Marauders Beat Krimpets In First Set Of Ten

The Tasty bowlers won two of three games against the Krimpet pinners in Elizabeth last Saturday, taking the first set of a ten set match for Gallup's Midnight Marauders championship. Bernstein and Steve Vecsey rolled double centuries, while Selly Hoagland and Ossy Osborne opened strong. Sparky led in the tenth frame as the match tightened.

Red Deter Sparky Jrimpets Am Gallup Midnight Marauders Wi BG Tas Bipets Nee

Chancery Notice Involving Fannie Tompkins and Mortgages

In the Court of Chancery of New Jersey a notice to Fannie Tompkins requires appearance by February 3. The complaint by Practical Building & Loan Association relates to foreclosures on five mortgages dated November 4 and November 9, 1926, on lands in Woodbridge Township Middlesex County New Jersey. Fannie Tompkins is named defendant as Joseph Tompkins wife and co signatory. Bernard Devin, solicitor, Newark. Dated December 7, 1927.

Court of Chancery of New Jersey Practical Building & LO Association Newark Jose Tompkins Joseph Tompkins Fannie Tompkins Woodbridge County of Middlesex Bernard Devin Broad Street

Iselin Scouts Hold Regular Meeting at Firehouse

The Iselin Boy Scouts met at the Harding avenue firehouse with only two absentees. The troop bought twenty new handbacks. Scone Executive Lynn attended, inspected the troop and invited a visit to Camp Burton this winter. A new patrol formed bringing the number to four. Next meeting is Monday night, December 1.

Iselin Boy Scouts Harding Avenue Scone Lynn Camp Burton

Saunders Sees Good Material for Track Team

Saunders reports strong early turnout for indoor track in the high school gym with runners and jumpers showing promise. In the first practice, 110 lb class R Leisen and H Hiltyer reached 4 10, others listed include Mullen, Montague, Leeds, Kursinsk, Shaw, Kardos, Morganson, Kochan, Zombory, and Addington Symonds references a translator illustration about sun freezing a glass of water using a magnifying glass.

Saunders EB. Leisen H. Hiltyer R. Predmore J. Mullen D. Montague A. Leeds A. Kursinsk D. Shaw Clas Kardos Cheslak Morganson of Yura Kochan John Addington Symonds Cellini Davos Switzerland

Woodbridge High Announces 1928 Football Schedule

Woodbridge High reveals a ten game 1928 grid slate under Principal A C Ferry. New opponents Port Richmond Summit and Leonardo join the Red and Black, who open September 27 at home vs Freehold and finish Thanksgiving Day vs St Marys.

Woodbridge High School A. C. Ferry Port Richmond Summit Leonardo Barron Avenue Institute Somerville South River Metuchen Freehold Parish House Woodbridge Belleville North Jersey Woodbridge Lot Roselle Park New York Reselle Park Rahway Carteret Long Branch St.Mary’s

Little Ada Hoffman Meets Lindbergh in House Gallery

Six year old Ada Hoffman daughter of Congressman Hoffman and Katherine Langley daughter of Congresswoman Langley of Kentucky were among two girls invited to shake hands with Colonel Charles Lindbergh during his reception in the House. Ada was summoned from the gallery with Mrs. Hoffman and greeted Lindbergh with a cheerful Hello dearie.

Ada Hoffman Congressman Hoffman Charles Lindbergh House.of Representatives Ada Hoffman America Dearie Katherine Langley Langley Kentucky

Boy Improves After Burns From Electricity

A boy sustained burns when he touched live wiring but is reported improving at a local hospital. Doctors describe the case as serious yet hopeful as treatment continues.

Game License Buttons Arrive for 1928 Hunters and Anglers

Anthony's Sport Shop in Woodbridge will distribute state issued license buttons for 1928 hunting and fishing licenses. The colored buttons blue for residents, red for non residents and aliens, and yellow for combined hunting and fishing. each button bears the license number and must be worn and also carried with the license card. A heavy penalty applies for loaning or miswearing a button while show of the license card remains required.

Anthony's Woodbridge

Woodbridge to field all local stars as American Legion Five

Hymie Bernstein announces an all Woodbridge basketball squad to play the South Amboy five this month. He promises a fast light season team made entirely of local stars and not outsiders, aiming to make Woodbridge proud with a homegrown lineup.

Hymie" Bernstein Woodbridge American Legion American Legion Five South Amboy

Craftsmen to Hold New Year's Eve Dinner Dance

The Craftsmen's Club of Woodbridge will host a New Year's Eve Dinner Dance at the club-house on Saturday December 31. A large attendance is expected. Committee members include Will Gordon chairman William Gilham Wayne Cox Roscoe Chase and Albert Jellyman. Tickets have been reduced from last year and an excellent menu plus a good orchestra are promised for dancing.

Craftsmen’s Club Woodbridge -Will Will Gordon William Gilham Wayne Cox Roscoe Chase Albert Jellyman

Burke Engagement Announced Between Burke and Sullivan

Mr and Mrs Thomas Burke of Emerson street Carteret announce the engagement of their daughter Frances to Thomas Sullivan of Brooklyn New York The announcement highlights a union between two families and names the prospective groom with his city.

Thomas * Burke Emerson Street Carteret Frances Thomas Sullivan Brooklyn

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