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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
5
The article traces lantern design from early linternes of horn to alabaster and ivory forms in medieval homes. It notes materials, gold or silver ornaments, and royal inventories showing lanterns and chandeliers in French crown possessions and Henry VIII era items as tastes shifted through the early modern period.
A Montreal Family Herald note traces the lion as a biblical emblem of nobility and strength from Jacob to Solomon, and to the prophecy of Jesus Christ as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, highlighting its enduring royal symbolism.
The article discusses various English drinking vessels such as goblets and special cordial glasses, noting the Kit-Cut and the gin Joey glasses. The Joey allegedly derives its name from the fourpence fare coin of 1836 used for cab fares.
Description of a 1808 device at Fairhaven now Bellingham that removes head tail and fins and cleans fish for cutting. The machine reduces need for 15 to 20 men in dressing gangs and now also removes skin mucus and cleans the inside of the fish.
The text notes that before Bell’s 1876 invention several observers predicted speech transmission by wire. Charles Bourseul proposed a method in 1854, while Antonio Meucci in 1857 pursued voice transmission but failed to realize a working device.
In Herald Tribune reports, Pathcan observes Wicana birds as they wing in single file. The flock mimics the lead flopping action with precise timing. Pelican hatchlings start feeding early, with two birds typically feeding together as eggs hatch and chicks grow swiftly. The adult Pelican shows a strong demand for daily fish, reaching heavy weights by a few weeks old and signaling intense feeding need.
The Fordemocratic Club met last night at QGorrieHeart club rooms to finalize the cohesion and by laws. Laktte Country club will host a dance at Magreet club room on January 7 with Ernest Christophersen set to play. Our Lady of Peehurch teachers plan a card party at the church auditorium January 4 with prizes and refreshments. The committee includes Mrs J Levinski Mrs Robert Egan and MM Ratejsak.
Portreading notes show Mr and Mrs Leimpeter and family of Ridge Avenue visited relatives in New Brunswick last week. Mr and Mrs Jobo Futorosl of New York joined the gathering as the family extended greetings.
Miss Marion Schmidt is spending two weeks in Bridgeport Connecticut. Mr and Mrs Biogio Mucciarello host Mr and Mrs A Mucciarello and daughter Sylvia of New York over the weekend.
An old fashioned medicine ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to cleanse bile and improve digestion. It claims liver bile flow, reduced gas, fresher breath, and relief from stomach heaviness with vegetable extracts, urging readers to ask for the product by name.
Colonia Sunday school held a Christmas program in the school auditorium with Rosa Fowler directing assisted by Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Sadler at the piano. Warren Dey read the story as students performed pieces by Billy Fletcher Elinore Hancock Florence Pinkham Betty Saywell and others.
William Hi Menton a Woodbridge resident for most of his life died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Woodbridge Tuesday. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. at a local church and at 9 a.m. at St James Church with solemn rites. Interment followed in St James Cemetery. Survived by three children, two sons Wil and Patrick, a daughter Mary, all of Woodbridge, and a brother Thomas Fenton of New York City. His wife died several months ago.
Woodbridge High lists 18 basketball games with one open date February 21 after adding Cranford. Kirklesk has four lettermen Casey Leffler Jimmy Lee and Craig Senft as anchors with others Eyeing promising material. The Barrons debut January 10 against Keyport on their schedule including St Marys Cranford Carteret Metuchen Perth Amboy and South River with home and away dates through February 28.
The Young Men's Brotherhood of Woodridge seeks home or travel games for its senior basketball team. Home games use the parish house court on Monday nights. traveling games possible any night. Star players include Howard Clark and fellow Woodbridge High alumni Spence Rankin Walter Housman Jack Campbell. Coached by Harry Sechrist. For details contact Ed Leeson, manager, 190 Green Street Woodbridge, or call Woodbridge 8 1723 W.
Mr and Mrs John H Concan entertained guests from Grove Avenue and Arnold Therkelson of Elizabeth. Barbara Grow hosted Patricia Bamman from York Pa. Mrs Stewart Schoder attended a Brooklyn luncheon and bridge. Visitors from New York Philadelphia and Delaware dropped by former residents. Rosa Valentine and Berend Von Bremen attended Pingry alumni dance Tuesday.
Jerome J. Rafferty of Baltimore Maryland, once business manager of the Independent, is visiting town and is noted in local society circles.
Schilcox Kress leads with 15 wins and 9 losses after 6 games Friday in the Keashey Firemen's pinochle tourney. Danbach Faczak follow with 14–10, while Gioff Quish drop to third with 12–11 as Wagenhoffer Sr Sabo sit six games back.
The piece argues that true stature lies in what you give to others rather than what you take. It emphasizes selflessness, noting no person stands alone and success elevates both the individual and the community.
Firemen to play College volunteers in a charity game at Ford School No. 16 led by Red Fullerton. Players listed include Jimmie Osialo Bucknell, Joe Reznichak Bucknell, Join Zdaniewicz Seton Hall captain, Frank Heenan Rutgers, Lou Lagoda, Frank Oslislo Upsala, Lockie Williams West Point, with Blueshirt lineup featuring Handerhan MecCallen Toth Orr Ewart Lybeck and Jago.
The Rovbine Athletic Club of Avenel will sponsor a charity party at the Avenel School on February 1. There will be dancing and entertainment with music by Jack Bauman's Hotel Pinas orchestra.
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