Local notes and notices drift through Rahway area
Sunday strolls and small town updates fill the column. Brown and Queenie walk together as neighborhood chatter mentions a sedan purchase by Motors Inc and Arnold Ohlson's new e. 69 Smith Street. Erections, park rumors, and civic items mix with stray weather and lighthearted curiosities from Rahway Ave, Main Street, and nearby wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Queenie
Willys-Kolghta
Schwenzer
I Service
Py Motors, Inc
Arnold Ohlson
Smith
M. Tralman
B. B. Smith
Reservations Night At Woman's Club Promises Evening
Reservations to the annual event of the Woman's Club reach 460 as the club plans an 8:30 pm gathering at the n's Club. Columbia Broadcasting sponsor supplies talent including a piano soloist Miss Arnold and baritone Artell Ditson with a string octet. Dancing by the Eight Piece Orchestra. cards at the door. Hospitality chair Mrs. Charles leads the committee with Miss Mb and Mrs. Campbell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Columbia Broadcasting In
Fian Trio
Misa Arnold
Miss Mb
Mra.mpbell
Club Plans Play for Elks Event at Bloomfield
The T. Club of the Canal church announces a three night amateur production by the Elks in Bloomfield. Cast includes Mr. John and Mrs. Myrtle avenue residents with performances of Pirates and Vagabond House selections sung by Mrs. W. H. Barratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. Club
Canal Church
the Elks
Bloomfield
John
Myrtle Avenue
G. BE. T. Club
Pirates
Colin Clements
Mac G. Hell
Anna Martha Spuritsen
Mra. M
W. H. Barrattell
Mra
G. Brownis
Vagabond House
W. V. D. Birong
Grade Teachers Present Teaching Methods Demonstration
A fourth grade teaching methods session was conducted in Hope Township, led by Love, with Miss Aily overseeing the classroom demonstration. Pupils observed the approach as a model for effective instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopeool
Love
Funeral Rites Held for Farmhand Andrew Sabo
Andrew Sabo, 66, a farmhand living at 282 Oak Avenue Woodbridge, died last Sunday from a fall down cellar stairs at his boarding house. Funeral conducted Tuesday at 2 pm at Finn's Federal Home with Rev Frank Kovach officiating. Interment in Alpine cemetery. Survived by a wife and four children in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Sabo
Finn
Frank Kovach
Saba
J. J. Colling
Eugene J. Mullen
Sabo Ja
Hungary
Hope for World Peace Seen by Rotary Speaker
Professor A G Alley of New Jersey Law School told a Rotary Club meeting that progress toward world peace in the last decade exceeded that of the prior two centuries. He cited Geneva conferences and likened nations gaining understanding, urged against a loud national superiority. The gathering included Father J O Farrell and Woodbridge Mayor W A Ryan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Alley
New Jersey Law School
Petorews "Rotary Club
Craftsmen’ S Chubr
Professor Alley
Ban
Geneva
Toxétel
le Bourget
C. A. Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
Alley
Father St. J. O'Farrell
Wm. A. Ryan
Woodbridge
Willan Fogs
Belmont
Mass
George J. Gordon
L. BF. Reynolds
Henry M. Keasbey
Perth Amboy
Gregory Hew- Witt
Many Guests Attend Hungarian Ladies Tea
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Independent Hungarian-American Citizens' Club held a successful tea at Hungarian Hall on School Street. Toastmaster Gnatz Luntgarten presided. speakers included Mrs. Ethel Kean and Mrs. M. Thoma, with guests led by Mayor and William A. Ryan and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Nagy
John Sulymos
Mary Bodner
Mark
F. Rottenhoffer
M. Rudzhak
B. Nunsbaum
8. Ohlott
Dealer Ad Urges Immediate Car Purchases To Boost Spring Business
Dorsey Motors Inc of Perth Amboy issues an advisory urging customers to buy cars now rather than wait for spring or summer. The message argues early purchases stimulate general business, support employment, and keep factories and retailers moving, noting that good times help all and downturn harms everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Motors, Inc
Perth Amboy
Waltlog
Megane
Industtny
Grade Crossing Elimination Plans Not Included in PRR Electrification
The New Jersey Public Utility Commission notes that grade crossing eliminations at Iselin and Colonia are not in the Pennsy Railroad electrification plan from Rahway to Metuchen. The crossings would be completed separately, with completion projected by 1981, and the issue is treated as distinct from the electrification program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
Colonia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rahway
Metuchen
Calonia
Atrotah
New Jersey
Days of One Room Schools Recalled by On Timers
The Woodbridge Board of Education election nears with 437000 dollars in appropriations. Old timers recall one room schools such as the 41 Locust Grove site with about 20 pupils. Early teachers included Rachael Folsom and Nellie Loerch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Locust Grove
Clark Township
Rachael Folsom
Nellie Loerch
Jesse Love
Thia
Asher Randolph
C. Ensign
Rahway Avenue
Plaza Square
Woodbridge Hotel
Independent Hour
Woodbridge Lygder
P. K. Edgar
William Edgar
Preallent Yet Ure
Ton
Edgar
Zillerman
O. A. Dunigan
Keasbey
John Lockwood
Board, of Education
John H. Love
Vising
Woodbridge
Amboy Avenue
No. 1
St James Sodality Valentine Dance at St James Hall
St James Sodality will hold a painting dance Thursday February 18 at St James auditorium. The event features the Lmd Brothers Cliftwood Beach orchestra and a decorated hall with Valentine novelties. Committee members include Marie Grausam Irene Somers Margaret Dalton Ellen Campion and others. Abe Duff of Crook Street is currently in Jacksonville and plans travels to Porto Rico Cuba and Jamaica before returning to Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Sodality of
St. James’ Church
Alt St. James
Lmd Brothers Cliftwood Beach
Marie Grausam
Irene Somers
Margaret Dalton
Ellen Campion
Margaret Gerity
Margaret Kelly
Adele Kenna
Susie Murphy
Anna Neder
Rosemary Sullivan
Frances Jordan
Marie Gerity
Eden Mullen
Anna Bergen
Vera Snyder
Josephine Somers
Colletta Grausam
Margaret Bergen
Mary Burke
Mary Hibbitts
Abe Duff
Crook Street
Jacksonville
Porto Rico
Cuba
Jamaica
Woodbridge
Fire Co Auxiliary Card Party Ends in Winners List
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Woodbridge Fire Company No. 1 held a successful card party at the fire-house on School Street Wednesday evening. After games, prizes were awarded in Pinochle and Fan Tan to numerous attendees. non players and visitors also joined in refreshments and social time. Vacationing residents Zehrer and Cutter plan a Florida tour after Miami travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raha
Avenel
Canada
Merrie
White Star Farm
Rahway
Monsieur Tyler
Place
Gray
Woodbridge
Woodbridge Fire Company No. 1
School Street
A. Kath
F. Harsen
M.pemberton
J. Miles
John. Hunt
A. Bunt
John Hunt
Edward Johnson
Albert Hunt
G. Sherman
F. Zehrer
L. Signor
B. McCabe
William Byerkins
Fan Tan
J. Neldar
C. Witting
L. Aare
Renner
Edward Sattler
Mere Theodore. Zehrer
Mrs. Hampton
Cutter
Green Street
Miami
Florida
McClain Urges Woobridge Voters to Cast Ballots for School Board
Woodbridge candidate Mark D. McClain calls for wider voter interest in the Township Board of Education race. He cites past turnout of about 3,000 from 7,677 voters and notes school funds and facilities exceed millions in value, urging active participation despite politics playing little role in school elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark D. McClain
Woodbridge
Te Township Board of Education
McClain
Test Board of Education
Woodbridge Township
Arrival of Kitty at St James auditorium
A large audience is expected for The Arrival of Kitty a three act comedy by N K Awartout at St James auditorium Monday evening. Catholic Daughters of America will stage the play with Sam Gerty of Garwood NJ as coach and a nightly rehearsal ongoing. Cast includes David Gerity Maeanor Mack Mrs J P Gerity John Campion Thomas Levi William Gerly Jr Joseph Romond Mrs A Leahy and Margaret Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
N. K. Awartout
Court Macr
David Gertty
Maeanor Mack
J. P. Gerity
John Campion
Thomas Levi
William Gerly, Jr
Joseph Romond
Mra. A. Leahy
Margaret Sullivan
Lady of Peace Church Events Active
The Blessed Virgin Mary Sacility dance returns February 24 at the school auditorium with Fred O Barien and Chicago Ramblers providing music. Miss Helen Dunback chairs the event, prizes for non dancers, rosary society plans none in March, bazaar March 20, covered dish luncheon March 17 chaired by Mrs A Quadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Peace
Fords
Blessed Virgin Mary Sacility
Fred O’barien
Chicago Ramblers
Helen Dunback
Rosary Society of the Church
A. Quadt
New Campfire Girl Group Minna-Ha-Ha Formed
A bluebird Camp Fire Girls unit named Minna-Ha-Ha for ages 7 to 11 was organized last Friday at Mrs. Herbert Siibermann's home. After the session, Da-kon-ya I-yo pta and Minna-Ha-Ha groups socialized. guests included Rev. A Boylan FitzGerald and others from Colonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Herbert Siibermann
Oliver Nelson
Robert Tiffany
Colonia
T-yo-pta
Charlotte Brookfield
Perth Amboy City
Middlesex
Tuberculagia League
Camp Fire
Kiddie Keepwell
Milas
Erman
Bufat
Song
Leahy Seeks Woodbridge School Board Office
Thomas J. Leahy of 19 Harrell Avenue Woodbridge announces his candidacy for the School Board. Born in Perth Amboy he is a Perth Amboy High School and Cooper Union graduate, married to Elizabeth Wallace, and works with Burns Lane and Richardson a New Brunswick ventilating firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Leahy
Harrellavious
Woodbridge
Leahy
Mr. Leahy
Perth Amboy
Peter Leahy
Green Street
Cooper Union
N. Y
Elizabeth Wallace
Wife Beater Sentenced to Ninety Days in County Workhouse
John Petruska, 36, of Port Reading, was sentenced to 90 days in the county workhouse on an assault and battery charge. Officer Carl Sundquist arrested him after his wife Helen alleged repeated beatings, and the judge said the sentence was to serve as an example to others in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Petruska
Port Reading
B. Vogel
Carl Sundquist
Petruska
Wilce
Helen
Doctor Who Hit Iselin Driver Gives Aid
A driver Dr Rick W Bell struck Iselin on Oak Tree Road sending Pauline Katt of Sonora Ave to hospital with bad bruises. The physician rendered first aid at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Injuries reported as serious but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
Pauline Katt
Sonora Avepug
Isela
Rick. W. Bell
Vena Nirest
Rebway
Oak Tree Road
Islle
PTA of Schools 1 and 11 to Meet Next Week
A PTA gathering for Schools 1 and 11 is set for next Tuesday afternoon in School 11 auditorium. Lincoln's Day program will be performed by the children with Ada Bessie Wann, home economics director at Public Service, speaking on Adled Grill Dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association of Schools
Ada Bessie Wann
Home Economics Department of Public Service
Tax Payers Aid by Deputy at Perth Amboy and Rahway Offices
An internal revenue deputy collector will be stationed at Perth Amboy post office from February 17 to March 16 and at Rahway City Hall from February 24 to March 6 to help Federal income taxpayers file 1929 returns. Hours are 8:46 AM to 6 PM weekdays and 8:46 AM to noon Saturdays. Taxpayers are urged to use the service run by John R. Rodgers collector for the fifth New Jersey district. Deputies will also take affidavits at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Perth Aptboy
Rahway City
John R. Rodgers
New Jersey
Candidates file petitions for school board race in township
Six incumbents and six newcomers vie in the township school board election. Incumbent clerk E C Enstyn seeks another term amid a campaign focused on experience versus reform, with candidates like Mark D McClain and Howard Pendey among the insurgents aiming to shake up the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Enstyn
E. C. Enslyn
Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge
Mark D. McClain
Grova Avenue
Jumea Filer
F. Turter Howell
Sewaren
Mra
Georgiana Andrews
Jectin
George HM. Britton
Iselin
Howard Pendey
Martinee Ryan
Mbps
Thomas J
Freli-Avenue
Wooduriden
Semelt
Howard Pender
Thomas J. Leahig
Likewine
Martin O
Ryan
Hopetown
Georgis Anna Andrews
George H. Britton
Stolen Nash Coupe Returned to Perth Amboy Owner
A Nash coupe found deserted on Green Street near the new highway last Saturday by Officer G Balint was returned to its owner Sia Mund Mahler of the Palace Hotel Perth Amboy. The car had been stolen from Perth Amboy and the thieves likely abandoned it after running out of gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
New Highway
G. Balint
Siamund Mahler
Palace Hotel
Perth Amboy
Funeral Services Held for Albert G Acker
Funeral services for Albert G Acker 64 of Woodbridge were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm at his residence Rev A Boylan Fitn derald of the Methodist church officiated Interment was in Alpine cemetery He operated a Main Street grocery for years later opened a home flower shop Survived by wife Lillian Brown ing and son Francis Acker of Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Acker
James Street
Woodbridge
Kete
A. Boylan Fitnderald
Methodist Church
Mr. Acker
Alpine Cemetery
Acker
Main Street
Lillian Browning
Francis Acker
Wood‘bridge
Work Wanted 7.50 Papers Room For Painting and Decor
Classified notice seeking work and room for painting and decorating jobs in Rahway New Jersey. Client offers 12 by 12 space for ceiling and wall preparation and asks for an estimate for exterior painting and decorating from Kreisberg at 84 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Attica
Walla
Kreisberg's
Main Street
Rahway, N. d
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G. O. P. Faithfuls
Dreamland Park
Frelingiverine
Woman’s Club
Bhp
Rotary
Enginger Acffice
Pennsylvania Station
New York
Woodbridge Hanler
Six Roads
W. O Z. Barrett
Wombridge
Middlesex County Dental Association
St. James’ Sodality
School Board
Bethed
Watera’ Dt
Tuenday
Hopelawn
Martin F. Ryan
Township Board of Education
Second Ward
Thiomas J. Laghy
P.T. A
J. Blake
Iret, Nes
Hardiman
L. Hardiman
Seaman's
Green Street Tel
Woodbridge, N. J
Frederick H. Turner Co
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