Christmas Eve and Day Services Planned Across Township Churches
Readers will join St James and Trinity Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Avenel and other churches for Christmas Eve midnight masses and Christmas Day services. Soloists include Mary Burke and J O Toole. programs feature carols, cantatas, and offerings like O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night. church choirs perform throughout the holiday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Hawley
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Arnby
Gruber
Pletcher Kyrie
Aero Cruickshank Giorli Tibi
Wages Paid to CWA Workers in Middlesex County
Wages under the Civil Works Administration amounted to 51007 80 in Middlesex County with 6714 men and 120 women employed. The report to State Administrator John Colt notes continued payroll payments as workers are retained until February 16 next. Also mentions church events at Trinity Church including Christmas Eve carols and Masses plus planned church activities and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Works Administration
Middlesex County
John Colt
Church services and offerings announced for Sunday
The Rev H Devanny will lead Sunday 11 am service with choir anthems and multiple carols. A candlelight service directed by Miss Claire Plenter is at 4 pm. A White Gift Sunday school service starts at 9 45 am under Miss Alida Van Slyke. no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berthold
Oley
Herald Angels
Mendelssohn
Methodist Episcopal Church services announce Mary the Mother of Jesus
Rev. Garl E. Mellberg leads three major services at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday morning worship at eleven o'clock focusing on Mary the Mother of Jesus. Continued on page ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary
Jesus
Leaders plea for magazines for veterans hospitals
The Leader thanks supporters for magazine donations and asks for more to aid veterans hospitals statewide. Woodbridge Post No 87 American Legion commander Axel Jensen coordinates the drive, with drop off at the Leader office 04 Main Street Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge Post
American Legion
Axel Jensen
Aska
Avr
Main Street
Wood
Godbridge
Lewis Compton and Prof Nicklas address M E Men’s Club
Lewis Compton relief director and Prof Victor Nicklas spoke at a Methodist Men’s Club dinner in Middlesex County. Nicklas outlined five cornerstones of American life while Compton discussed relief administration and CWA employment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Compton
Prof
Nicklas
M. E
Victor C. Nicklas
Metho Uirt Men's Club
Charles J. Anderson
Miss Jackson Weds Richard Mundrane
Miss Jennie Grace Jackson daughter of Mrs Catherine Jackson of Edgar Street Woodbridge married Richard Hills Mundrane of Central Avenue Rahway at St Marys Rahway Rectory. Ceremony by Rev C J Kane. They plan a home at 142 Fourth Street Newark and will be at home after January 1.
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Jennie Grace Jackson
Catherine Jackson
Edgar Street
Woodbridge
Richard Hills Mundrane
Central Avenue
Rahway
St.Mary's Church
C. J. Kane
Mrs. Mundrane
Fourth Street
Newark
Police Chief Issues Licenses Grace End Date Arrest Orders
Chief James A. Walsh directed officers to arrest liquor shop owners selling without a township license. The action follows yesterday’s final grace day for obtaining licenses for liquor sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Walsh Tag
Middlesex Medical Society Elects New Officers
Dr Mark head of physician group at annual Middlesex County Medical Society election in Woodbridge Woodrow Wilson Hospital Brunswick names Dr Joséph 8 Mark as president and lists other officers including Dr Angeas Dr William Wile and Perth Awhoy.
Seasonal shopping urged as year ends
A holiday message notes economic concerns are set aside for Christmas shopping. Shoppers are urged to visit local stores decked with gift offerings at moderate prices, with emphasis on choosing gifts for loved ones during the remaining shopping days. Greetings are extended to friends in the township.
Night school debate and crowded bus spark Woodbridge board talk
Woodbridge Board of Education discussed a possible night school using unemployed teachers under the Civil Works Administration. Officials weighed costs, fuel and light, and a budget balance as the plan drew interest from George Merrill and John Breckenridge. Avenel parents petitioned about overcrowded buses, prompting Principal Nicklas to report 30 seats filled by 40 to 45 students. solution discussed included Public Service Vouchers for extra riders during holidays.
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George Merrill
John Breckenridge
C. W. A. — Board
Woodbridge
Board of Education
George R. Merrill
Helncing
Hun Waar
Serene Po Merrill
Civil Works Administration
Uccess
Carteret
Ernest Moffett
Avenel
Victor C Nicklag
Nicklas
Dunigag
House Destroyed by Fire in Iselin
A blaze levelled a home owned and occupied by Tony Wdorialk on Diaz Street Iselin killing the dwelling. The fire on Tuesday night origin is undetermined. Iselin Fire Company responded to the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Wdorialk
Diaz Street
Iselin
Iselin Etre Company
Municipal Employees to Be Paid for Christmas
Township Treasurer Michael J. Trainer announced that all municipal employees and school teachers would receive pay today. Workers will be paid with a mix of bonds and cash after a week of efforts to secure funds before the Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Trainer
Trainer
Crow's Nest Holiday Notes and Local Gossipy Snippets
The column mixes holiday wishes and light local lore. It references Hamlet, a Gorton speech, and notes on Sydney area gossip. A city officer is mentioned for a 200 pound deer sighting and rookie fashion in uniform.
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Hamlet
Gorton
Perth Amboy
Fords
Mary
Moore
Avenue
Jimmy
Shelly
Eel
Millie
Amboy Candy Co
Selin
Karney
Romano
South Jersey
Opgmh
Jim
Christmas Rotary talk blends faith and history in township
Rotary club hears Rev. W V D Strong trace Christmas origins from northern Europe to modern observance. He links gifts and lights to sun return, compares Christ teachings with Confucius, and notes Christmas joy as life’s greatest gift. Township programs draw 14 000 attendees over two months. club votes to fund a child's dental work.
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Mr. Strong
Christ
Wayne T. Cox
George R. Merrill
Mr. Cox
Rotarians
Patrolman Leidner Earned Grand Jury Commendation
The September Term Grand Jury commended Woodbridge Police Department Patrolman Fred Leidner for alertness in apprehending the men who damaged Margle's Yeanty Shop. The letter from Clerk Anthony Silzer notes the commendation in the State v. Dragatta case and praises efficient police work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leidner
Margle
Yeanty
Grand Jury
Red Leidner
Woodbridge
N. J
Leidner
Dragatta, Et Als
Harold Vogel Receives License for Woodbridge Liquor Shop
Harold Vogel, son of veteran dealer Samuel Vogel, is the owner of license No. 1 for retail liquor at 82 Main Street in Woodbridge. The township approved the license, marking Vogel as a new retail distributor following Prohibition era business roots.
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Harold Vogel
Mainspreet
Woodbridge
Mr. Vogel
Samuel Vogel
Thief Returns Money for Goods Stolen Eight Years Ago
A man with a conscience sends two dollars and a note to Perth Amboy shoemaker George Moroz eight years after a two dollar theft of shoe polish. Moroz, who recalls nothing, is urged to forgive and forget as the writer pledges Christian reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atory
Lucre
George Moroz
Tom
Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy
Christian
Mr. Moroz
Hall Pavenue
Twenty Four More Liquor Licenses Issued This Week
Twenty four more liquor licenses were issued this week by the Towns board, bringing the total to fifty. The recipients include Harold Vogel Hans Knudsen Charley Mynn Steven Miklosy Anthony Pubalski Frank D Meo May Anderson Anthony Oliver Isella Post Veterans of Foreign Wars William Kath David Moy ers Stephen Pentk Cataldo Simone Rosemont Grill Martin Kerley John Crosbht Sr David Grogsman Lois Varkay Franky Racs Edward J Plon Joe Li Arthur Minn Nathan Robbins Peter Sondergaard Jobo Caunfield David Oweng Frak Lewis.
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Lcensea
Maffe
Harold Vogel
Hans Knudsen
Charley Mynn
Steven Miklosy
Anthony Pubalski
Frank D’meo
May Andersoh
Anthony Oliver
Isella Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William Kath
David Moyers
Stephen Pentk
Cataldo Simone
Rosemont Grill
Martin Kerley
John Crosbht, Sr
David Grogsman
Lois Varkay
Franky Racs
Edward J. Plon
Joe Li
Arthur Minn
Nathan Robbins
Peter Sondergaard
Jobo Caunifield
David Oweng
Frak Lewis
Postpone Football Banquet At Woodbridge High
The annual football banquet for Woodbridge High School’s eleven was postponed to Thursday evening January 18 due to Christmas holidays. The event aims to secure eight speakers and will be served under the direction of Miss Ayité Castor of the Be neath Science department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge High School
Ayité Castor
Beneath Science
Thy High Wet Dot
Santa Clara in 7 aL the widdieg
Local item notes a game or event at Fonds and Bing involving Santa Clara with vague details about participants and location. Names like George appear, but specifics are unclear.
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Santa Clara
Fonds & Bing
George's
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DUS
Stimes Catholic Church
Plan Candlelight Services
Bat. James’ Catholic
Miss Burke
Michael de Joy
Hiro Campion
Milas Mar- Dalton
Joseph O'Brien
J. O'Toole
Trinity Eptatourch
Methodist Episcopal
Felock
First Presbyterian Church
Claire Pfeiffer
Avenel Presbyterian Church
ST. James' Church
Mary Burke
King
M. DeJoy Aaperges MO
Kyrle Eleison
Dee
Peeedge
Chu Mary Burke
Joseph Qo'urien
Sen May Burke
Wee J. O'Toole
Ethel Campion
Margaret Dalton
Oftertiey
Adeate
Idetis Seaton
Benedictus Co
Agnus del
Sole
Joseph_ O'Brien
Fidelis
Tminty Church
Edward R. Welle
Ming Stan Dixon
CWA
Trinity Church
Spohr
Hark
Mendelagohn
Hallallah
Mandelable
First Presbyterian
Rev
Hard H. Devanny
Rev. Garl
E. Mellberg
ES Tavern
N. FT
Fur Shop
Compton
Relief Administration
Middiguex
Ufe
August F. Greiner
Methodist Men’s Club
Carl C. B. Mellberg
Lowell Thomas
Miss Jackson
Richard Mundrane
Mark
Joséph
Green
Hardiman
Aerry Christus
Lawrence F. Campion
Merrill
Jwe
State Department of Education
Maurice Dunigan
Ipitrest
Moffett
Avenel Parent-Teachers’ Association
THE
Crow’s Nest
Rev. Strong
Rotary Club
W. V. D. Strong
Congregational Church
Middlesex Hotel
Jack Humes
East Avenue
Margaret Lewis
Woodbridge Glats Gates
Sewaren
Woodbring
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gming
Johnapp
J. Paling
Sa Lewis
An Envishie
Bport
Rana
Californita
Lewis
Harry
Ultand
Leadner
Anthony Silzer
George
Uarbagh
Insihad
Woodbridge, N. J
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