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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
4
The editorial reflects on 1932 with hardship from unemployment and misery and looks to 1933 with hope. It cites The Leader predicting a Democratic win, likely Roosevelt, and urges citizens to vote and participate in public affairs as prosperity may return. The piece closes with a toast to readers for a Happy New Year.
Traffic engineer Maxwell Halsey urges safe walking practices citing 1931 pedestrian deaths and near 300000 injuries. The rules cover crossing with signals, avoiding parked-car obstructions, watching for buses, facing traffic, and keeping space for swerves. Follow these rules to be a safe walker.
Keas bey residents share weekend visits with friends and relatives. William Varady returns to Hampton Roads Naval Air Station after a brief home stay. John Romer and Mrs Din bach family members recovering from illness. A group from Metuchen and South Plainfield report a 1480 pound buck during a four day hunting trip in South Jersey.
Mrs Raum Ragdall hosted members of the Women's Republican Club at her residence on Ida Ceiba, Massachusetts, with guests including Mrs. Florence Fisher, Miss DeMe Wiggae, Mrs Rapacioli, Mrs Jololi, and Wallace City motor company attendees noted as being entertained.
The Thesella Community Unit hosted a Christmas party and supper at the Middlesex County Council of Republican Women meeting room in the library building. Prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Nelagog and Mrs. John Rodman. guests included Mrs. Arthur Nelson and Mrs. William La Vigna among others.
Mrs Paul Gilliland of Melbourne court was honored with a surprise party Wednesday night by the Janesburg Bridge club. Bridge featured scores by Miss Harriet Milot and Carl Iritzinger. Several guests attended including Mrs Samuel Good and Mrs Karl Reid among others from nearby towns.
Edward Hilcock of New York visits his sister in Green Street for the holidays. Numerous residents including Miss Rosemary Matthews, Miss Ruth Mumbers, and Ernest Link plan a two week trip to Miami. St. Joseph’s student Miss Helen Ryan spends Christmas recess with her parents in Green Street. Various families host holiday guests across Rahway, Albany, Perth Amboy, Roselle, Elizabeth, South Amboy, Bayonne, and Hackensack. The Middlesex County Press Club meets tonight at eight in the Municipal building.
The Royal Theatre celebrates John Goldens production When Ladies Meet by Rachel Crothers reaching its 100th performance on Tuesday night. The note cites Crothers long running hits and their total Broadway runs, reflecting Golden’s sustained success.
James Coogan, 11, of King George's road, Fords, was hit by a white and run blue coupe around 4:30 Monday afternoon. The car, reported to Desk Sergeant John Egan, bore 1933 plates.
Joseph Kish aged 34 died Sunday at his home 24 Remsen Avenue Avenel after a long illness. Survived by wife Theresa and an infant child four sisters Mrs Charles Stragg Elizabeth and three residing in Europe. Funeral services held Wednesday afternoon at the house. Interment Rosehill Cemetery Linden.
Legal notice describes parcel ending at No 380 Cliff Road Semaran with boundary measurements and westerly road side limits. Mentions decree amounting to about 26 dollars and forty six cents and lists ALAN H ELY Bherlif COOK and STOUT as solicitors. Public sale action implied with right and appurtenances stated.
May Marshall and Grace George are linked to the Playhouse season with May Marshall set to play Tay in William A. Brady's revival of Little Woman. Peggy Conklin also appears in Atcott's Beth role, as Wee and Leventhal secure rights to Riddle Me This for stage and screen.
In Chancery of New Jersey Monmouth Title and Mortgage Guaranty Co vs Louis Neuberg and others. Writ to expose to sale January 11, 1933 at 2 pm at the Sheriff’s Office, New Brunswick, NJ. Property located in Woodbridge Township Middlesex County Lot 4 Block 7 on map “Property of John Taylor Johnston” bounded by Cliff Road Kerry Street and an alley.
United States Agency files mortgage foreclosure against Mark D. McClain et al. The sale of the Brewster property on Grove Avenue Middlesex County New Jersey is set for January 9, 1933 at 2 PM at the Sheriff’s office in New Brunswick. The parcel runs along Grove Avenue and includes Brewster property with Edwin W. Valentine references and legal deed details. Auction estimated at 7780 dollars with associated rights and appurtenances. Alan H Ely, Sheriff. Irving F. Heller, Attorney.
The article notes Francis Lederer attracting prominent visitors to his Morosog production. It lists Jane Cowl Ruth Gordon John Cowan and Stark Fyunog among attendees and mentions a major film actress with two standing orders for seats to midweek matinees.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open Competitive exams for Junior Medical Officer and Senior Physical Oceanographer plus an Engineer in Charge of Helium Purification Plant. Posts pay 2000 to 4600 dollars yearly with furlough and retirement deductions. Full info from the Secretary or Woodbridge New Jersey post office.
William J. Farren 68 a longtime Woodbridge resident died suddenly of a heart attack at his 461 Pearl Street home on Saturday. Coroner Edward Finn attended. He is survived by four sisters Miss Rebecca Karren Mrs Thomas Gillis Mrs A J Huber and Mrs Isabelle Gould and two brothers Robert and James Farren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the house with Rev Rh H M Augustine officiating. Interment followed at Woodbridge Presbyterian Cemetery.
William Merwin five months old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Merwin Jr of 324 Fulton street Woodbridge died Sunday. Funeral was held Monday with interment in Alpine cemetery.
A house on Ridge Avenue in Iselin owned by Thomas Montagnia was gutted by a fire at 2 46 Saturday morning. The residence was unoccupied. Iselin Fire Company No 1 responded to the alarm. Prominent stage and screen players were noted in attendance.
Christmas Week program at the Paramount features Maedchen in Uniform and Madam Butterfly with Sylvia Sidney and Cary Grant among the cast. Broad way Theatre presents the German film with John Krimaky and Gifford Cochran. Warner Theatre at Broadway 62nd Street opens with new policy films after December 24.
Mrs Meta Balderston died Monday at her home on Brunswick Avenue in Fords. She was survived by her husband, two daughters Grace and Elizabeth of Fords, two sons Edward of Pittsburg and William of Fords, five sisters and a brother of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at her residence and interment followed in Alpina Cemetery.
A two story building near the Pennsylvania railroad station on Green Street owned by B. L. Drummond and housing Hendrickson's paint shop was damaged by a fire of unknown origin. Woodbridge Fire Company No.1 responded to the alarm.
Police report a night burglary at a road stand owned by M. Smith at Rahway Avenue and Prospect Street Woodbridge. Merchandise valued at 36 dollars was stolen.
In the chancellery of New Jersey the case May Wien Franken versus Remey Corporation directs sale of mortgaged premises in Woolbridge Township Middlesex County. The sale is set for January twenty fifth nineteen hundred thirty three at two PM at the sheriff's office in New Brunswick. property lies on Hamilton Avenue and Hornsby Street as part of Fairfield Terrace developed by Perth Amboy Township Development Company. Decree funds and appurtenances total to the sale and the case is brought by Sheriff Lan H Ely with solicitors Hanson Hanson and Jacobson.
The sale of the mortgaged property in Woodbridge township Middlesex County New Jersey proceeds by public vendue on Wednesday the eighteenth at two o'clock at the sheriff's office in New Brunswick. The parcel lies along Spa Road from the Lot of land conveyed to James Ryan with boundaries described and includes all rights and appurtenances. Sheriff and clerk details included.
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