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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
1
Township votes to abolish fighting units after Monday afternoon hearing. Move would save the township over 5000 dollars. Iselin only raises objections while Sewaren backs the new plan. Taxpayers Association Compliments Committee notes actions.
The Township Committee unanimously approves plans to dissolve eight lighting districts in Iselin and surrounding areas to modernize township government and cut costs. Proponents argue the move lowers overall tax rates despite objections from Iselin residents led by Edward Reinhardt and John Hasney.
Mayor William A. Ryan invited Taxpayers Manufacturers and Merchants Associations to attend the 1933 budget discussions at the Memorial Municipal Building. D. W. Bartholomew requested seating, and the Mayor welcomed all three groups to suggest cost-saving ideas. Two sample ordinances, one on restricting peddling and one on circulars, were introduced by the Woodbridge Merchants Association and referred to the committee with township attorney review.
Woodbridge Lions Club with the Ladies Auxiliary plans a major Christmas party for Woodbridge children ages eight to twelve. A free movie at the State theatre on December 26 kicks off the morning, followed by distribution of about 600 Christmas stockings filled with fruit nuts toys and other items courtesy of State theatre manager A J Saboi.
B M Sattler of Amboy avenue was chosen president of the Woodbridge Exempt Firemen association at a Monday night meeting at the station on School street. Officers elected include Vice President Frank Rankin, recording secretary Frank Bader, financial secretary B L Romp, treasurer Jacob Jordan, and trustees Theodora Zehrer Ferdinand Kath and Edward Christensen. Delegates to the State Exempt Convention are Patrick Cullinane and Charles Farr. A business session followed by supper.
The Sodality of St James church will attend communion in a body at nine oclock Sunday morning. Monday night all members are asked to meet at the church at eight oclock and then proceed to the auditorium for a business meeting and social event.
The Senate blocked confirmation of four Woodbridge Township postmasters named by President Hoover, halting their nominations. The appointees are Stanley C. Potter Woodbridge Ralph E. Liddle Fords Alley L Hassey Iselin and Marie M. Giroud Sewaren. The move clears way for Democratic nominees as the executive session plan failed 44 to 37.
Alex Guia a 44 year old Perth Amboy resident was injured Friday afternoon when a still exploded at 189 Grove Avenue Woodbridge. Firemen found Guia on the floor. he was alone and transported to Raih way Memorial Hospital for a fractured left leg. The house was owned by Mrs. Joseph Sedote of Buffalo New York. Police may file charges once Guia leaves hospital.
The Woodbridge Chapter American Red Cross seeks donations of clothing and shoes for the needy. Mrs. Asher Fits Randolph leads calls for contributions and will visit stores including Chapersa Department Store L. J. Grand Economy Store Christensen's Peter Vogel and Mrs Martha Zettlemeyer. Local stores may donate unsold garments. Sewing classes under Miss Anne Caster and Miles Gundrum are making dresses for unemployed children from Red Cross materials.
Walter Lewis, Receiver of The First National Bank and Trust Co of Woodbridge New Jersey announces a second dividend of 12 14 percent for proven depositors. Funds from liquidation plus a Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan secure the remaining assets and future payouts depend on loan repayment. Checks go out in blocks of 500 in alphabetic order with receipts required at the bank.
Township Attorney Henry Lavin reports bankers will submit a favorable financial-condition assessment for Woodbridge. Lavin and Mayor William Ryan attended a Newark meeting to review municipal affairs, with tax collection improving and projected higher 1932 revenue. He urges full cooperation to meet year end and early next year obligations.
Fire gutted a two story frame house on Smith street Woodbridge overnight forcing two families to flee into the street. Occupants Isidore Lifshitz on the top floor and Louis Kedves on the first floor along with their families found shelter with neighbors after the blaze was discovered on the first floor. Fire Company No 1 responded by 2 101 p m. The incident continued on page five.
Editorial notes the Township met obligations by collecting two more weeks of galary amid citizen tax payments. It praises cooperative taxpayers while citing unemployment preventing some from paying, and calls out building and loan associations as able yet withholding.
At a Saturday night officer election of the Avenel Exempt Firemen Joseph Lomax was chosen as president Other officers named include Jacob Wingulat Patrick J Donato Louis Khroyn er and Henry Schwarts with John Benyl serving as sergeant at arms The vote results confirmed Lomax as leader and set the new officer slate for the fire company
A local fire company announces a postponed Christmas party for its online members. The event, initially set for tonight, is rescheduled to Wednesday December 61 due to unspecified reasons. The notice appears in minimal readable form with partial details.
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