Masons Start Work On New Theatre Building This Winter
Twenty five masons are at work on the new theatre at the Main street and Eleafor Place corner. Excavation began two months ago, the east wall rises five feet above sidewalk, and the brick limestone structure will seat about 1900 with a wide lobby and two storefronts on Main. Willem Lehman is the architect and Oschwald Construction Co. is the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Schmidt
Willem
Lehman
Oschwald Construction Company
Mellon Ends as Treasury Chief and Installment Buying Debate
Andrew W. Mellon, long time financier and Pittsburgh native, was chosen as Secretary of the Treasury in 1921 and retained under Coolidge. The article weighs installment buying, noting its growth, impact on consumption and employment, and cautions on overextension and risk of slow debt repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew W. Melian
the Treasury
America
Andrew W. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Harding Ion March
Treasury
Mellon
Henry C. Frick
Donora
Federal Reserve Board
The
Farm Loan Board
War Finance Corporation
Firemen Give Xmas Party to Children
Woodbridge Fire Company No. 1 hosts its annual Christmas party for Township children at School No. 11 auditorium tonight. A Christmas tree and Santa Claus will distribute gifts to good girls and boys, with refreshments and a general good time. The Ladies’ auxiliary assists. Gifts and goodies for poor children will be handed out Christmas morning by a committee including Mrs. E. M. Sattler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge Fire Company No. 1
Santa Claus
E. M. Sattler
Harry Sherman
Harold Whitaker
Fred Kath
William Mesick
R. Christensen
Alfred Markowsky
W. L. Harned
A. ¥. Greiner
Presbyterian Sunday School Plans Christmas Entertainment
Three departments cradle roll beginners and primary of the Presbyterian Sunday school hold a Christmas program this afternoon at 3 at the church. A New York City entertainer presents punch and Judy, tricks and shadowgraphing. Santa arrives for gifts and the white gift for the King. Refreshments served under A. Randolph arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
New York City
Santa Claus
A. &. Randolph
Births and visits listed in local notices
Birth notices record several new additions with names and addresses including Helen Kusnyer, George Drotar, Joan Hallerieth, Esther Baka, John Biddle Jr, Leo Prarie, Michael Sencale, Julia Vamos, Edward Kaus, Barbara Grow and more, with parental names and home locations. Additional notes describe Mt Hermon College student Edward Kaus home for holidays and Barbara Grow convalescing from tonsillitis. Local social visits highlight Miss June Kingberry and Miss Eda David in New York and guests at the New York opera, plus Newark trips by Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Eleanor Kusnyer
Fulton Street
John Kusnyer
George Drotar
Washington Heights
John Drotar
Joan Marie Hallerieth
Main “Street
Francis Hallerieth
Esther Baka
Alon, Baka
John Hudson Biddley Jr
Alice Place
J. A. Biddle
Edward Kaus
Emil Kaus
Offtairway Avenue
Mt. Hermon College
Barbara Grow
J. E. Grow
Myrtle Avenue
June Kingberry
St George’s Avenue
Eda David
Linden Avenue
New York
Whitney Leeson
Green Street
Marion Talley
George Hoffman
Arthur Lee
Emily
Marion
Newark
Town Hall seeks office reforms for efficiency
The May or and council members plus Treasurer Gardner and Engineer Merrill discussed reforms at Town Hall. Subdividing the clerk and treasurer spaces with a wire partition was proposed to curb crowding and protect records. Moving the engineer’s windowless office to the tax collector’s area would improve daylight and workflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyan
Gardiar
Gardner
Tax Wasesaor
Asessor
Practical Patterns Promise Easy Fashion for Women
After years a dress pattern called the practical Pattern is marketed by The Leader. It weighs on heavy paper, fits all sizes, includes children's patterns, is hand cut to match each figure, and requires simple instructions with adjustable lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vienna
America
Ths
Christmas Services in Township Churches
Christmas Day services will be held across township churches with midnight masses at Trinity Episcopal and St James, plus 7 8 9 o clock masses at St James. Trinity hosts six morning Eucharists and a 7 AM Christmas morning service with music, and Congregational Church offers a 7 AM midnight Christmas carol service. Presbyterian hosts a Christmas Cantata on Sunday and Methodist presents a morning Christmas music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal
St. James
S. James
Trinity
Congregational Church
Methodist ‘Church
Janede
Christmas Service Promises Cantata and Hymns
Saturday Christmas program invites all to attend a morning service with a Christmas message. The choir will perform cantatas including From Heavens High and Shepherds Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep. Congregation sings Hark the Herald Angels Sing and The First Noel. Morning worship features Bethlehem Town and Nagareth. Evening Cantata Christmas Tidings completes the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dickinson
Stithh
Bethlehem Town
Q. D
Q. D.; €&8) “Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep,” By Stalner
Herald Angels
Bethlehem
A. @ Brown
Mansie
Dickinson
Dickinson and “Nagareth’ By Gounod
Shepherda
Bernald
Mac G. Bell
Anna Johnson
Harry Cele
H. Stryker
W. H. Voorhe
Christmas Eve and Day Services at Trinity Episcopal
The Trinity Episcopal Church presents a Christmas schedule featuring a midnight high mass at 12 01 A M with a choir program led by organist Susie Dixon. Maria Angela Bing and others perform musical pieces by Barnby Gruber Cruickshank and Stainer as the service includes familiar carols. Carol singing is planned about ten minutes before the service, with additional Eucharist celebrations at 6 A M Saturday and 8 A M Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Dixon
Bethlehem
Barnby
Gruber
Atchers
Stainer
Christmas Sunday Services Led by Rev Melhor Senior
The program details a Christmas theme with morning and evening services led by Rev Melhor H Senior and Miss Helen Augustine as organist. Sunday School will present exercises under Miss Ethel Valentine during the evening service. A Wednesday prayer service is scheduled at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melhor H. Senior
Helen Augustine
Ethel Valentine
Christmas Party at St James Church in Amboy
The Sodality of St James church held a Christmas party in the St James school auditorium Amboy avenue. Wis Marie King led a Welcome recitation. Anna Marie Ryan performed a novelty band and a piano solo. Margaret Gerity sang Christmas Eve and recited Santa Claus. Ethel Campion sang. Margaret Jordan and gifts were handed out by Santa Claus. Festivities ended with carols by all, and Frances Jordan and Julia King hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sodality of
St. James
St. James School
Amboy Avenue
Wis Marie King
Anna Marie Ryan
Margaret Gerity
Margaret Jordan
Santa ‘Claus
Ethel Campion
Rags
Santa Claus
le Freedments
Frances Jordon
Julia King
Christmas Call Appeals For Aid To 35000 Orphans
Judge William N Runyon, state chairman of Near East Relief, issues a Christmas appeal to support 35000 orphans in Bible Lands. The plea notes 20 tons of food daily are needed and suggests giving $5 a month or $60 a year to feed a child. Contributions go to the New Jersey state treasurer, George S Hobart, in Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Runyon
Near East Relief
America
American Relef Organisation
George
Hobart
Chamber of Commerce
Newark
N. J
Objection to Wooden Pole at Township Building Entrance
Committeeman Grangam voiced opposition to a wooden pole planned by Public Service at the White Way lighting near the Township Municipal Building entrance. The board halted the pole work pending guidance, urging ornamental iron brackets on the retaining wall instead and noting costs fall on the Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangam
First Ward
Grausam
Merrill
Intentio
Public Service
White Way
Ryan
Sattler
Kish
Grangsey
Jensen
Olson
Keyem
Gill
Public Service Electric Company
Woodbridge Businessmen’s Association
First District
Nimrods Hunt Deer in South Jersey Weekend Tale
Woodbridge hunters journeyed to South Jersey for the deer season open last Friday and close yesterday. Several local figures listed include Township Clerk Andrew Culiertor, Oliver Flynn, and Postmaster Greiner. Pipan, Greiner and Keyes returned with venison. Easton residents Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Osborn were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
South Jersey
Barcelona
Lawrence
Andrew
Coy
al Larson
Oliver Flynn
Greiner
Pipan
Keyes
Leader Fund Seeks Xmas Help for Local Needy Families
The Woodbridge Leader reports a remaining 82.10 in the Needy Family Christmas Fund funded by reader contributions. Funds will aid two families in Faith, one in Oak Tree, plus Iselin families, with coal and warm clothing for winter. Contributions to Friday noon are welcomed. Thomas B. Murray of Woodbridge National Bank oversees the separate deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
Oak Tree
Robert Sattler
Iselin
Thomas B. Murray
Woodbridge National Bank
Iselin Notes Roundup of Church and Scout Activities
The report lists christenings at Union Protestant Chapel and St Cecilia s Church, Christmas plans for the Union Protestant church on December 29, a discontinued Christian Endeavor meeting, a social gathering hosted by Miss Margaret Janke with attendees, Iselin Girl Scouts Troop No 1 regular meeting, the decision to skip stockings for Christmas and instead host a party for Iselin children under ten, plus thanks for Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas presents for the scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Union Protestant Church
Margaret Janke
Harding Avenue
Harriet Fuchs
Helen Myson
Mina Margaret Janke
Joseph Mostrangale
Russeil Fruze
Howard Hauschild
Mrs. Janke
Iselin Girl Scouts
Golden Haglet Troops No. 1
Iselin
Scouta
Andrews
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heller Construction Company
Mr. Schmidt
Special Central Press Dispatch
Andrew Mellon
Presbyterian Ximan Party
Avent
Leo Prarie
George Street
Frank Prarie
Heasbey
Michael Sendale
Smith Street
John Sencale
Julia Vamos
Andrew Vamos
Town Hall
Cage
Father B. di O'Farrell
Bone
Jesu
Mrs. Joha
P. Hughes
Kyvie Giorla
Mias Ann Dulgan
Miiae
de Joy
Byichael de Joy
Miss Ann Dunigan
Ihn Hughes
Conrat Schrampe
Susie Murphy
Michael de Joy
William Keating
Joseph O'Brien
Yin BP
Hughes
Veronica McLeod
Ellen Campion
Bags
John O'Toolend
Michael de Soy
P. B. Fenton
John P. Hughes
Masé
Selgoi
Dudfey Bick
Catra
W. A. Lockwood
Wm. W. D. Strong
J. Benjamin Myers
Methodist Episcopal
Griese
B. C. Demarest
Grove Avenue
Fairmount
Weatvie
Geompster-tivian
Frederlax Demiateat
White House
Mite Bvylyn Smith
Washington
Presie Coolidge
Committeemag Gransam
H. C. Osborn
Easton, Pa
W. K. Prankn
Woodbridge Bank
Port Reaatuy Shah Nee
Avenel
Sewaren
St. James Avenel
Iselin Notes
Elin Wheeeley
Ridgedale Avenues
John Gordon
Brooklyn
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