Lowell Thomas Praises Romance and War Heroes at High School Talk
Lowell Thomas the “Nony Voice of the Air” spoke at the Woodbridge High School, praising romance and recounting adventures with Lawrence in Arabia and Allenby in the Holy Land. He lauded Doolittle as a top pilot and noted Jerusalem’s capture avoiding sacred landmarks, with the event drawing a near full house.
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Jerusalem
Arabia
Allenby
Lawrence
Jimmy Doolittle
Lowell Thomas
Air
Mr. Thomas
Holy Land
Tenth Light Horse
Col. Lawrence
AH Bouls’ College
Royal Air Service
Doolittle
Uvias
Thomas
Voters May Register For Board Of Education Election
Qualified voters not on the registry may apply to the district clerk at Woodbridge High School on Saturday February 10 between 7 and 9 PM to be added to the voter list. The Board of Education approved the plan at a special meeting. Only duly registered women may vote in the school election. A separate note requests local dentists be used for school dental work through the CWA project led by Dr. P L Schwartz.
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Lst
Board of Education
Andrew Aaroe Emerges As Strong Board of Education Candidate
Andrew J Aaroe of 623 Linden Avenue Woodbridge stands out among eleven candidates for the Board of Education. A contractor with building materials knowledge he would aid repairs and replacements in schools. Former Middlesex County Carpenters' Association business agent and Middlesex County Advisory Board member he has long resided in Woodbridge with wife and two children.
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Andrew J’. Aaroe
Linden Avenue
Woodbridge
Aaroe
Conad
Aarce
Middlesex County
Carpenters’ Association
East
Middlesex County Advisory Board
Perth Amboy
Donald
Woodridge High School
Jean
No. 1
Gasrys to Meet at Midlesex Council Session
Regular meeting of Midlesex Council Knights of Columbus will be held Tuesday evening February 13 at the Columbian Club on Main street. All members are urgently requested to attend.
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Midlesex Council
Knights of Columbus
Columbian Club
Main Street
Rumor Mill and Local Happenings in Perth Amboy
The Navigator Dame notes gossip on popular after hour spots and the Perth Amboy Post’s upcoming rival. Mike P of Keasbey has taken his police exam while Casale and Panconi are mentioned with little detail. Judge Lyon quips about Lowell Thomas as Amos and Andy waiting audience. Casey Smoker in Somerville and Rein Club dance at Colonia Country Club are announced for tomorrow.
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Mike P
Keasbey
Police Department
Casale
Panconi
Perth Amboy Post
Colonel
Kentucky
Madison
Lowell Thomas
Amos 'N
Andy
Judge Lyon
Thomas
New York City
Somerville
Rein Club
Colonia Country Club
Woodbridge Group Urges Removal of Grade Crossings
The Woodbridge Township Businessmens Association sent petitions to the Township Committee and Board of Chosen Freeholders urging elimination of grade crossings within the township after a spate of accidents. The letter cites broken gates and multiple deaths to press for action and safer traffic conditions.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Woodbridge ‘Township Businessmen’s Association
Woodbridge Township Businessmens’ Associatin
Petition Drive Demands Elimination of Grade Crossings
Rev Carl Mellberg led a petition distribution at the Lowell Thomas lecture urging residents of the Township to sign for removal of grade crossings. Citizens are asked to return signed petitions within two weeks to a committee including Andrew D Deamond Nathan Duff Fred Baldwin or Rev Carl C B Mellberg for action by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners.
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Carl
BL Mellbeng
Lowell Thomas
Hach
Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Andrew D
Deamond Nathan Duff
Fred Baldwin
Carl C. B. Mellberg
Police raid uncovers still in Iselin dwelling
Detectives Keating Parsong and Simonsenn raided a private Iselin residence on Ridgeley Avenue revealing a dismantled 600 gallon still with three 1500 gallon vats of mash two 1200 gallon vats a condenser a 400 gallon cooler and a large steam furnace An arrest was made of Albert Baer 11 Magnolia Belleville while a drum of alcohol sparked a brief fire but was quickly extinguished by Iselin firefighters.
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George E. Keating
Ben Parsong
Rudolph Simonsenn
Ridgeley Avenue
Ise- In
Alfred Baer
Magnolia Street
Belleville
Premsea
Iseline
Citizens Demand Elimination of Crossings in Woodbridge
A Woodbridge township meeting urges urgent removal of grade crossings. Rev Carl C E Mellberg cites deaths and near misses and petitions are filed with the Public Utility Commission asking elimination of six crossings on Leesville Ave Avanel Avenue Freeman Green Main and Berry Lane plus the Central Railroad crossing. Local groups and attorney Andrew Desmond push to prove danger and speed action.
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Carl C. Be, Mellberg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Memorial Municipal
Mellberg
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Woodbridge Lions Club
Woodbridge Women’s Club
First Congregational Church
First Presbyterian Church
Andrew D. Desmond
Desmond
Thau
Public Utility Commission
Aix
Leesville Avenue
Avenel
Avenel Street
Freeman Street
Green, Street
Main Street
Erry Lane
Woodbridge
Central Railroad
Imady
Ernest Nier
William P. Campbell
County of
Middlesex
New Jersey
Gagne
Middsex
Green Street
Bnt
Green
New Poll Added in Second Ward
A township meeting approved first reading of an ordinance adding nine polls in the second ward hopstawn joining the existing eight polls. The move came as part of voter access changes discussed during a Monday session at the Memorial Municipal building.
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Memorial Municipal
Hopstawn
John J. ButIing
Joseph Klein
Andrew C. Larsen
Arthur Naland
Iselin
William P. Campbell
Senaren
Old Timers Dance Set At Holy Name In February
The Holy Name Society of St James church hosts the Old Timers Dance on Monday evening February 12 at St James auditorium. The Virginia Reel Sarawata Lances and Paul Jones will be featured along with modern dances. Lew Horner and his orchestra provide music. Michael Conole chairs with committees handling refreshments music and floor duties.
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St. James’ Auditorium
Holy Name Society of
Paul Jones
Lew Horner
Michael Conole
Helig
C. Kenny
Dunigan
Cole
1934 Budget Sparks Taxpayer Debate in Township Hearing
The proposed 1934 township budget prompts sharp questions about a large road appropriation rising from 30 000 last year to 50 000 this year. Citizens urged to attend the budget hearing to voice support or opposition amid concerns over Federal aid and economic recovery timing.
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C. W
Local Man Ends 30 Years of Service With Phone Co
Harry C. Heywood of S1 George Avenue Woodbridge is honored for thirty years in the telephone industry. P K Povisen presented a gold service emblem. Heywood began in 1904 as a boy operator and served Elizabeth Perth Amboy and Morgan munitions plant during 1918.
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Harry C. Heywood
S1. George Avenue
Woodbridge
Elizabeth
P. K. Povisen
New Jersey Bell Telephone Company
Central Division
Heywood
Telephone Company
Perth Amboy
Morgan
Uni
Travelogue to be shown by Woodbridge Fire Company
The Woodbridge Fire Company No 1 will host a travelogue at School No 11 on Thursday evening February 15 at 8 30 PM. Courtesy of G R Ottinger of the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company the program features moving pictures of European scenes and an illustrated talk on New Jersey history industry and recreation. Admission is free and the general public is invited.
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G. R. Ottinger
New Jersey Bell Telephone Company
Woodbridge Fire Company
New Jersey
Mrs Cutter's Mother Dies Following Brief Illness
Mrs Katherine I Whitney widow of Frank B Whitndy of Hughsonville New York and mother of Mrs Hampton Cutter of Green Street Woodbridge died last night at her daughter's home after a brief illness. Funeral services set for 1 30 tomorrow at Mrs Cutters home 125 Green Street Woodbridge and at the Hughsonville residence with interment in Wappingers Falls New York.
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Katherine I. Whitney
Frank B. Whitndy
Hughsonville
Hampton Cutter
Green Street
Woodbridge
Five room appraisal and inspection notice at 885 St Woods Bridge
A local notice lists an appraisal related to a five room property at 885 St Woods Bridge. The inquiry is led by the La Leader, indicating official oversight or a public filing regarding property assessment details.
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Woods Bridge
Tnquire la Leader
Eleven Candidates Seek Board Of Education Seats In Township
The township faces a high turnout as seven candidates vie for Board of Education seats and budget control. Incumbents Roy Anderson and Willard Dunham seek reelection, with others including T. W. Liddle Andrew Aarde Marguerite Miz Randolph Arthur Nelson Albert Schicker Milton Ashley James Reid Rufus Allen and Owen Wilson. Strong contenders include Awroe FitzRandolph Schicker Nelson and Wilson amid rumors of changes. Randolph is active in civic groups. Schicker, Hopelawn resident backed by the Hopelawn Social Club, works in construction supervision. Nelson, a five year Avanel resident and Colorado School of Mines graduate, is a mining engineer now overseeing a copper plant project for Phelps Dodge.
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Roy ©. Anderson
Willard Dunham
T. W. Liddle
Fords
Melwin H. Clum
Andrew ?. Aarde
Marguerite Miz Randolph
Arthur N. Nelson
Albert Schicker
Milton T. Ashley James R. Reid
Rufus B. Allen
Owen
A. Wilson
Awroe
FitzRandolph
Schicker
Nelson
Wilson
Avenel
Colorado School of Mines
Phelps Dodge Copper Corporation
Public Card Party At Columbian Klub
A public card party will be held tonight at the Columbian Klub on Malin street under the Middlesex Council No 857 Knights of Columbus. General chairman Alfred J Geley is assisted by John Gregor John Denler Luwreate Campion Arthur Gels John Cauplou and John Powers Jr.
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Columbian Klub
Malin Street
Middlesex Council No
Knights of Columbus
Alfred J. Geley
John Gregor
John Denler
Luwreate Campion
Arthur Gels
John Cauplou
John Powers, Jr
Kochik elected Hopelawn fire chief at meeting
Joseph Kochik was elected chief of the Hopelawn Fire Company at a Monday night meeting. Other officers named include George McCabe as assistant chief Frank Gregner as foreman and John Sabo as assistant foreman. A card tournament is planned with the first game scheduled for next Tuesday.
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Joseph Kochik
Hopelawn Fire Company
George McCabe
Frank Gregner
John Sabo
Shade Engagement Noted for Marion Shade and Paul Stoke
Mr and Mrs Simon G Shade of Kling Georges road Forde announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Elizabeth to Paul J Stoke son of Mr and Mrs Paul Stoke of Westfield No date set for the wedding Miss Shade a Woodbridge High School and Muhlenberg hospital graduate class of 1933 A Hopelawn Flying Club dance at Sutchs Hall tomorrow night will award three prizes Steve Sutch in charge
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Simon G. Shade
Kling George's Road
Forde
Marion Elizabeth
Paul J. Stoke
Paul Stoke
Westfield
Misa Shade
Woodbridge High School
Muhlenberg Hospital
Hopelawn Flying Club
Sutch
Steve Sutch
Township budget shows tax rise amid municipal economy talk
The first reading Monday night at Memorial Municipal Building reveals a $279,620.58 increase in the amount to be raised by taxes. Officials anticipate the tax rate rising about 100 points while overall revenues may total $871,671.42, up from $696,446.61, with a road department allocation set at $60,000, compared to $30,000 prior year.
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Memorial Municipal
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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August F. Grelner
Adrian Lyon
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Board of Educaton
Andrew A, Aaroe
Gasrys
Crow’s
Samuel Breslow, M. D
Rahway Ave
Cor, Green ST
Tel. Wood
Woodbridge Township
Businessmens’ Association
Township
State of New Jersey
Groga
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Raffroad Company
Rahway Junction
Walon
New York and Long Branch
Sfgtem
Leesvie Avenue
AyAnes Street
Fromen Street
Green _street
Berry Or Factory Lane
Public Works Committee
Hagsey
Assessment Commission
Rahway Avenue
Comercial Avenue
Harry
Hardiman
Woodbridge, N
Randolph
Hopelawn
Caseya
Hopelawn Fire CO
Atlantic Refining Company
Board of Adjustment
Grove Avenue
St. George Avenue
the Board OF Adjustment
B. Jensen
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