Re-elected Dies Two Hurt As Car Crashes Near School
A car crash at the Central Railroad crossing on Woodbridge Avenue Port Reading killed Stephen Konrad, 52, and injured two others, one seriously. The incident followed an election where vin H Glum led a slate for Woodbridge Township Education Board with four authorities returning to office. Votes were cast for several candidates as the board approved projects, including land purchase for an avenue school and budget allocations for building, repairs, and training. Continued on Page Sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Flyerets
Vin H. Glum
Fords
Woodbridge
Roy E. Ander- Wicard Dunham
Ernest
Glunt
Anderson
Donhan
Mr. Moffett
Be Walling
Hoel
Ned
Central Railroad
Woodbridge Avenue
Port Reading
Atlantic City
Stephen Konrad
Hamilton Street
Town Adopts Budget and Contract Awards
The town approved a budget of 624,975.79 dollars without objection. A sewer contract was awarded to A. McLeod for street sewer work at 55.50 and mine charges were listed for AL McLaughlin and Jensen. District funds were received, boundary changes discussed, and a commission meeting referenced as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McLeod
AL McLaughlin
Jensen
Isella
Henry St. Clair Lavin
Lavin
Goa
Joseph Gill
Osora
Ad'ation Committee
Reading Terminal Sets New Mark In Tonnage for 1930
Reading Terminal reports a new tonnage record for 1930 with 4,230,000 tons of coal dumped over the year. The coal docks handled about 16,400 more cars from Pennsylvania mines to West Virginia, boosting employment and reflecting higher production during wartime demand. Continued on Page Fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Terminal
Traniput
Rinth
Harn
Absa
Pee
Willinne, Brown, Wwanarer
Dusginesa
Pennsylvania
Vir- Bithia
Woodmen Circle Benefit Card Party Reports Enjoyable Event
The Pine Grove No. 10 Woodmen's Circle held a benefit card party last Tuesday evening at Mrs. James Filer's home. Eight tables played cards. Non players' prizes went to Mrs. Isaac Dunhat and Mrs. Jonn Loreh. Card winners spanned multiple games with many named participants including Mrs. J. Barron Levis and Miss Rose Kelly among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove No. 10
Woodmen's Circle
Hame
James Filer
Henry Cherlies
Isaac Dunhat
Jonn Loreh
Bridge
J. Barron Levis
MP. Schubert
Maurice P.dunison
Jeh Harler
sParis Pinochie
Staresmith
William Messick
Patrick W. Murphy
Rose Kelly
Nelson
J. W.booz
Joseph Ruth
George Murdock
Anna Levi
Euehre
M., Balconer
Rita Walsh
Anta Walsh
Phul Olborek
Whist
Frank McDonald
Anna Petro
Henry Oberlies
Henry Miller
Fan Tan
Misa Helen Klein
Loretta Morrisse
Anna Walsh
Lawrence Campion
A. Burman
Margie Everet
Susan Gentile
Miss Grace Weds Frank Dorsey in Somerville ceremony
Miss Kathryne Grace daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Grace of Woodbridge wed Frank G Dorsey son of Perth Amboy mayor in a quiet Somerville ceremony. A reception followed for close family at Blue Hill Plantation in Dunellen before the couple departed for Pinehurst North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grace
Frank Dorsey
Amboy
Somerville
Kathryne VY. Grace
Richard Grace
King George Road
Woodbridge
Frank G. Dorsey
Perth Amboy
Blue Hilla
Dunellen
Dorsey
Pinehurst
N. C
Knights to Assist At Sodality Dance
Knights of Columbus members help organize the Valentine dance by the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of St. James Church in St James Auditorium. Lind Bros and Clifwood orchestra provide music. Irene Somers and Ellen Catsipion lead arrangements. Tickets at Sodality members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
St. James’ Church
St. James
Lind Bros
Clifwood
Irene Somers
Ellen Catsipion
the Sodality
New York Firm Wins Hose Contract for Woodbridge Fire Dept
The Di-Lateral Fire Hose Company of New York, represented by Mle Marpin, secured the bid for supplying fire hose to the Woodbridge Fire Department. The winning bid was 1.15 per foot for 500 feet, beating offers from Afferbachr Rubber, Inter-state Equipment, and Lawrence McLeod. Tax liens totaling 5,494.24 for 1927-1929 were noted as due. John Bergen presided at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on school Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mle Marpin
Woodbridge
Board of Fire Commissioners
District No. 1
School Street
Ave Rine
Tie Comrace
Affierbachr’ Rubber Company, of
Perth
Asrbos
Appandes
B. F.goodyear Rubber Company
Lawrence McLeod
Goodrich
Mr. Cover
Thomas Kath
John Eae Jamey Catano
Hugh McCloskey
Ieee
John Bergen
Comitaission
Pommelo
Ed Sattler
William Allgait
William H. Treen
Frederick Parner
Tweleve
F. Rt. Mawbey
Epworth League Plans April Play and Doughnut Sale
The Epworth League of the Methodist church met Monday night in Grove Avenue. A play is planned for early April and Miss Margaret Leam was named chairman of arrangements. A doughnut sale is set for February 21 with orders taken by telephone Woodbridge 8 1492. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Miss Helen Cottey’s home on Neilson Street next Monday night.
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Epworth League of the Methodst
Pumpstolen from well on St George Avenue
John Salzer of St George Avenue reported to Serjeant George Keating that a deep well pump weighing about 500 pounds and valued at 3500 was stolen. Thieves reportedly dug down several feet to set piping and carried heavy lumber, leaving wood fragments in the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Salzer
St. George's Avenue
Avenel
Salzer
George Keating
Boy 17 Disappears After Leaving Home in Woodbridge
Mrs. Presta of Milton Avenue Woodbridge reports her son John 17 left home Sunday morning and has not returned. He was in working clothes when he vanished and police, including Patrolman Joseph Farkas, are investigating the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Hold Up Ring Brought Five Hopelawn Men to Court
A weekend roundup by Woodbridge and Perth Amboy police netted five Hopelawn men for a payroll plant hold up in Amboy. Accused pleaded guilty to multiple hold ups including the New Jersey Wood finishing Company's Amboy plant theft of about 550 dollars. The suspects, held for the grand jury, faced charges in Woodbridge and Perth Amboy, with key arrests near the Perth Amboy City Stadium.
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Woodbridge
Amboy
Hopelawn
Perth Amboy
New Jersey Wood Finishing Company
Amboy Avenue
Ht. We. Vorel
Fords
Sam Verkail
Florida Grove Row
Ay Bangora
Joseph Pirelli
Juliette Street
John Johnson
Alt
Pinelli
John Egan
E. S. Tiea
K. Chalker
Mise Adele ‘Kenna
N J. Wood
Eran Re
Mr. Tice
Tice
Perth
Egan
Calvin
Barrier No Stay To Committee in Property Tussle
Township Committee introduces an ordinance to fix Grove avenue width at fifty feet from Rahway to Barron as property owners protest an infringement. The high court signaled a hands off policy after decades of delays and changes in ownership while noting legal delays. Andrew Keys is mentioned as a former township leader.
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Grove Avenue
Rahway Avenue
Bar Ron Avenue
Way Avenue
Barron Avenue
Supreme Courts
High Court
Andrew Keyes
Man Dies In Police Station Of Acute Alcoholism
John Petruski aged 35 of Irving Avenue Port Reading died at Port Reading police headquarters Saturday night at 11 15 from acute alcoholism. He was found in the snow partly undressed by a patrolman and brought to the station in an ambulance. Dr J Collins arrived quickly and attempted to save him but his heart failed shortly after. The body was sent to Greiner's Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning from the home. He is survived by his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Petruski
Irving Avenue
Port’Reading
Petruski
Anthony Peterson
George Regtine
Re ‘J. Collins
Colling
Greiner
Woodbridge Fur Shop Ad Promotes Summer Repairs
Lapis Toke of Woodbird Fur Shop offers furs repair and remodel services at special summer rates. Located at 42 Amboy Avenue Woodbridge. Telephone RF7 TO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapis Toke
Woodbird Fur Shop
Amboy Avenue
Woodbridge
Louis Thre
Woodbridge Fur Shop
Mbav Avenue
Teleniinne
Port Reading Train Crash Claims Two In Car
John Kazmocsky died at Perth Amboy City Hospital after a Packard sedan driven by John Petruskin ran gates at Port Reading and was struck by a train. Petruskin is listed in serious condition by hospital authorities. Coroner Eugene Mullen took charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
John Kazmocsky
Port Reading
Perth Amboy City Hospital
Eugene Mullen
John Petrusknn
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Strawberry Hill School
New Schools
Attia
Rainhall
oHbhers
Meo Anderson
Moffett
Morrison Chigiste
TTB Y Gaidson
Osc
Mijton Ashley
Rd Anderson
Carteret
Craskie Street
Aquila
Pelee
Woodmen’ Circle
Sodality
N. Y
Woodbridge Fire Company
Chicago
Cantaip James
Walsh
Pert
Paige
Man
Hardiman
L. Bardiman
Seaman's
Perth Ambor
Green Street
Woodbridge, N
J. Blake
Kodaks
Main Street
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