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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

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Township Joins Regional Sewer Plan for Big Cost Savings

Woodbridge Township votes to join Kenilworth Cranford Garwood Westfield Springfield Clark Rahway and Roselle Park in the Rahway River Valley Trunk Sewer project. The joint system is expected to save about a half million dollars by eliminating separate disposal plants for Iselin Colonia and north Avenel, routing sewage to a regional disposal plant.

Oodbridge Township Kenilworth Cranford Garwood Westfield Springfield Clark Township Rahway Rahway River Woodbridge Township Merrill Iselin Colonia North Avenel Clark Boriuer Roselle Park Springheld Woodbridge State of New Jersey SNC Clyde Potts C. E Eeneta Merril

Rose of Tokyo musical comedy staged by Junior Club

The Rogers Producing Company presents the musical comedy Rose of Tokyo on January 27 and 28 by the Junior Woman's Club of Woodbridge. The club hosts a Christmas party this evening at the Craftsmen's Club and a Yuletide Dance on Friday evening December 30.

Tokyo Rogers Producing Company Junior Woman's Club Woodbridge Craftsmen’s Club

Dollar Bill Row Turns Violent in Perth Amboy

In Perth Amboy a disturbance over a one dollar bill led to a man named Luik Rome being hospitalized with head injuries and a possible skull fracture. His alleged assailant, Arthur L. Walker, is held without bail for the grand jury on atrocious assault and battery. Detective Sergeant James Walsh made the arrest.

Woodbridge Luik Rome Pulton Street Perth Amboy City Hospital Arthur L. Walker New Street Youn James Walsh

1928 New Jersey Women’s Club Conference Schedule

Winter and spring 1928 schedule for the New Jersey Women’s Clubs lists talks and meetings. January 7 Riverton with Mrs. Slattery. January 14 Glen Ridge. January 28 Bridgeton. February 2 Roselle with Mr. Barth on Service. March 10 Atlantic City. April 4 Woodbridge. April 21 New Brunswick first Junior conference with large attendance hoped.

Woman's Clubs New Jersey Riverton Margaret Slattery Robinson Glen Ridge Bridgeton N. J Roselle Barth Atlantic City Woodbridge New Brunswick

Auto crash leaves man with scalp wounds in Perth Amboy

Julius Tackas of Cutter avenue Fords underwent thirteen stitches at Perth Amboy City Hospital after a Saturday night smash up between his ear and a trolley near Rogan's Carmer. Dr Tyrell of Perth Amboy treated the scalp wounds.

Julius Tackas Cutter Avenue Fords Perth Amboy City Hospital Rogan Tyrell Perth Amboy Tackas

Ten Students Named to High School Honor Roll

Ten students earned places on the High School Honor Roll for the Second Grade Period from October 15 to December. Seniors LaVerne Hamilton Mary Hansen Margaret Hendriecksen Louis Kardas Jmvors Isobel Felton Johanna Maz yar Margaret Walker Sophomores Arline Corbett Freshmen Julia Guazsaly Ellen Onhl man.

Aho LaVerne Hamilton Mary Hansen Margaret Hendriecksen Louis Kardas Jmvors Isobel Felton Johanna Mazyar Margaret Walker Arline Corbett

Fords Fire Co Team Triumphs Over Keyport Tossers

The Fords Fire Company Second Ward blueshirts defeated the Keyport basket teams 46 to 33 on Saturday evening. Bob Handerhan led the scoring for the Ford squad while Charley Brownmiller refereed the game.

Fords Fire CO Keyport Fords Fire Company Second Ward Blueshirts Keyport Basketeers Bob Handerhan Ben Jensen Fords Charley Brownmiller

Christmas Entertainment At School No 1 Fourth and Third Grades

Fourth grades perform a Christmas program Friday with Bible readings prayers songs and recitations including Santa themed pieces and a playlet Santa Claus Land The program features many students such as Mary Cinkota June Kelly Paul Kourtz and Dominic Montazzoli along with Miss Mulvaney Miss Richard and Miss Garthwaite in a lively holiday showcase at the school.

Mary — Cinkota Toyland Mary Fitas Irene Paiko John Omenhiser Santa Claus John Szuvasi Helen Messcs Sam Lomonico Mary Peterson Mary Csubak Robert Arthur John Bedner Miss Mulvaney Thomas Bellanca Julia Bara Miss Richard Anna Parsons Louis Farrell Ellie Bertoncii Miss. Mulvaney Santa Miss Ensign Miss Garthwaite Mother Goose Santa Land Dominic Montazzoli Janet Howell Little Town of Bethlehem Julia Dubay Mildred _ Julian Jes Mulvaney

Yuletide Spirit in Township Schools Program

Readings and musical selections from December 22 to 23 in Woodbridge Township schools featured brass quartets, trios, and choruses performing carols such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing Silent Night O Come All Ye Faithful and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. School assemblies included violin solos, plays, recitations, and songs by Iselin Hopelawn Fords and Scary schools with admission priced at twenty five cents for adults and ten cents for children.

Chris Hark Herald Angels Roy Pateman Vincent Battman Walter Warr Walter Levi Vincent Bauman Edward Jochen Junay Little Town of Bethlehem Frank Baumgartner Harry Wilson Everett Ellis Russell Demarest David Shaw Frank Lattanzio Albert Bowers Hopelawn Anna C. Frazer Woodbridge Township Holly -Ang Mistletoe Sécomi George Jaffee Sewaren Santa Land Barbara Rush Gwine Santa Payland Jane van Iderstine Anna Marie Shuck Bethlehem Charles Horner Corol Herald Angelis Elizabeth Boon Santa Claus

Cost of Serum and Shick Test at School Meeting

The Board of Education discussed diphtheria toxin antitoxin costs at a regular meeting. Reported 1.50 for three inoculations and 1.00 for the Schick test, with equal Township and School Board contribution likely. Also notes on devotional Bible readings, Boy Scouts use, audit of hospital cooperation, resignation, grounds repairs, and budget finance.

Board of Education Messrs B. B.walling Maurice Dunigan Roy Anderson Ryan Peter Petersen B. W. Hoagland Schick Love Boy Scouts of America Pauline Campbell Fords Avenel Barron Avenue High School E. C. Ensign

Fords Lions Seek Memorial Park by School Site

The Fords Lions Club petitions to set aside a triangular plot facing the old Fords School as a memorial park. The Township Committee met Monday night with Committeeman Kish opposing as it would place the park on business property facing King George's Road. The rest of the committee deferred further advisement.

Knights of Columbus Dance to Ring in New Year

Middles v Council Knights of Columbus hosts a New Year’s Eve dance at the Columbian Club on December 31 with Barry and Foley’s orchestra, decorations, and features promised. Ed ward Hinhorn chairs the arrangements committee as plans include clubhouse enlargements and a membership drive led by John Mullen.

Columbian Club Middles v. Council Knights of Columbus Edward Hinhorn Barry and Foley James P. Gerity John Mullen

Auto license rush urged by Woodbridge agent

James F. P. Gerity, a Woodbridge Township real estate and insurance man and State Motor Vehicle Department agent, urges motorists to avoid last minute rush for 1928 licenses and plates by acting now at his Main Street office with staff ready to assist.

James FP. Gerity Woodbridge’ Township State Motor Vehicle Department Gerity

Freshies Win First Interclass Basketball Game

Freshmen beat seniors 13 to 11 in the opening interclass game. After leading 10 to 7 at halftime the freshmen outscored the seniors 5 to 1 in the second period. W Sherman led the freshmen with high points, while R Sharifi and Jerky scored for the seniors.

Presbies W. Sherman R. Sharifi Jerky

Dorsey to Show Ford Film at Block's State Theatre

A Ford film depicting the making of the new model will be shown at Block's State Theatre in Perth Amboy Friday and Saturday under Dorsey Motors Inc. It will also be shown December 28 at the Perth Amboy Masonic Temple during the Amboy Lodge banquet. John J. Powers arranges school showings for educational value and features forging equipment, aluminum pistons, and precise part weighing to illustrate efficiency in industry.

Ford Destroity Dorsey Motors, Inc Perth Amboy Perth Amboy Masonic Temple Amboy Tail Cedars of Lebanon John J. Powers

Firemen's Chitsmas Party for Children

The annual Christmas party of Fire Co. No. 1 Woodbridge will be at School No. 11 auditorium this evening. Santa Claus will distribute gifts to good children. Chief W. Melick and the Ladies Auxiliary will ensure gifts and food baskets reach needy families.

Fire Co Woodbridge Santa Claus

Xmas Dance by Y M T Club and Fleur de Lis

The Y M T Club and the Maid Marion chapter of Fleur de Lis announce a Christmas dance in the auditorium of School No. 32 on Wednesday evening December 28. A local orchestra led by Pete Van Cleef will provide music and refreshments will be served. Mrs. Mark D. McClain is arrangements chairman and Mrs. J C B Myers handles refreshments.

Young Men’s Trinity Maid Marion Order of Fleur de Lis Pete van Cleef New Brunswick Mark D. McClain Jcb. Myers

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