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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1934

Page

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Judge Vo g el defines organized vice in Tow ship must go

In police court Judge Vogel sentenced restaurant owner Domenic Cavallaro to a $50 fine, orders to close and leave town after a raid on his Fords restaurant and a card game with seven patrons. The eight residents of Fords were fined $1 each. Police, led by Sergeant Larson and officers, seized cards and cash and released detainees except Cavallaro, who faced a broader warning against gambling fronts. Police also raided a Colonia home for illegal liquor, seizing seven one gallon bottles and two ten gallon kegs. Derosa fined $25 and Stephen Mace May $100, underscoring a continued effort against organized vice.

Vogel Chief Walsh B. W. Vogel Dominic Cavallaro Richard Cavallaro Fords Cavallaro Geven Patrona Tloundys Fred Larson George Leonard Caro George Misak Thomas Bishop Joseph Dalton John Manton John Govella Howard Madison Oearip Vic Doug Perth Amboy George BH. Keating Ben Parsons Peter Derosa Derosa Stephen Mace- May Colonia James A. Walsh Douglas M. Hicks

Recommendations for Savings Association Suggests Eleven

Vets at Lyons hospital received over 600 magazines from Woodbridge Post American Legion after a plea for reading material for disabled veterans. Acknowledgment from Axel C Jensen, commander, notes two hundred magazines were sent and appreciated by patients. Recreational Aide Francia J. Cosgrove and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harry C. Sharp approved the gift.

Veterans’ Administration Lyons N. J Woodbridge Poat American Legion Axel C. Jensen Wood- Dridge Teer Thin Hospital Harry C. Sharp

Liquor Dealers Form Organization

A temporary association of liquor dealers was organized Wednesday night at Charlie's Tavern. Officers elected were John Caufield president Frank Lewis vice president Marin Galbraith secretary and Charley Wargyas treasurer. Members listed include Joseph Galulda Mary Molnar Charles Wargyan Joseph Meyer John Calk Jr John Caufield Frank Racz Ted Rowja Hays Kaoudgen Paul Simon Jules Shableski Arthur Finn George Gels Anthony Oliver Louie Varady Martin Galbraith John Hohel John Balgin and John Szurke.

Charile’4 Tavern John Caufield Frank Lewis Marin Galbraith Charfey Wargyas Joseph Galulda Mary Molnar Charles Wargyan Joseph Meyer John Calk John Caulfield Frank Racz Ted Rowja Hays Kaoudgen Paul Simon Jules Shableski Arthur Finn George Gels Anthony Oliver Louie Varady Martin Galbraith John Hohel John Balgin John Szurke

Board of Health appoints Deputy Registrar Tuesday

Mrs. Ann Hornsby was appointed deputy registrar of vital records at the Memorial Municipal building during the Health Board meeting Tuesday evening. She also serves as clerk to the Township Clerk at a salary of 675 dollars annually.

Ann Hornsby Vital Ato Memorial Municipal B. J. Dunigan Peterson

Election gratitude note from Board of Education voters

A brief thanks is extended to supporters after the Board of Education election held Tuesday evening. The note is signed by Mrs. Marguerite Kitz Randolph and Willard Dunham Stey Anderson.

Board of Education Marguerite Kitz Randolph Willard Dunhamstey Anderson

Crow's Nest Rumors and Local Political Buzz

The notes allege Breckenridge anger at G O P allies over a budget listing and state compensation while town work. six janitors at Yotowne Hall. Parker Nielsen eyeing Board of Health attorney role as taxpayers object to dual jobs. hints of Republican rifts and local social events. various gossip on mayor, Beany, and a Way Side Social Club dance.

Breckenridge Yotowne Hall Heller CWA Phat Parker Nielsen Iselin Board of Health Augie Wayside School Street Leo Tom Fulifon Street

District One Fire District Wins Water Rate Appeal

Fire District No 1 commissioners win a Public Utility Commission appeal reducing Middlesex Water Co charges from 17 300 to 24 365 02 yearly. A self census showed population 8000 versus 12700 basis. savings about 2900. Officials include President John Bergen and others.

Commissioners of Fire District No Public Utility Commission Middlesex Water Company Fire District No. 1 John Bergen William Treen M. Sattler Fred Turner William Allgaler

Pastor Addresses Rotary Club at Middlesex Hotel

Dr P Latham pastor of the Hamilton M BK Church of Asbury Park spoke to the Rotary Club yesterday noon at the Middlesex Hotel. He shared stories about Abraham Lincoln as Rotarians heard a report on Township recreational work and a resolution was passed supporting the elimination of grade crossings.

P. Latham Hamilton M, BK Asbury Park Wos Ue Rotary Club Middlesex Abraham Lincoln George R. Merrill

Knights Sponsor Charity Ball on St Patrick's Eve

Middlesex Council No. 867 Knights of Columbus will sponsor a charity ball at St James auditorium on St Patrick's Eve Friday March 16. Lawrence F Campion serves as general chairman. committee meets Sunday at 11 30 at the Columbian Club on Main street to advance plans.

St. Patrick's Eve Middlesex Council Knights of Columbus St. James Lawrence F. Campion Columbian Club Main Street

Barron Library Announces New Daily Hours

Barron Library will open Monday through Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM except Fridays. Handcraft classes start Monday in the Reading Room from 2 PM to 4 PM led by Ming Sybill Trimble.

Barron Frea Ming Sybill Trimble

Percy H Locker Re elected Superintendent At Board Meeting

Percy H Locker was re elected Superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school at a board meeting held Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Stauffer of Rowland Place Woodbridge.

Percy H. Locker Methodiat Ralph Stauffer Rowland Place Woodbridge

Mrs A F Randolph Tops Board of Education Vote

Mrs Asher Fitz Randolph of Woodbridge won the school board seat with 963 votes. Fellow incumbents Williard Dunham of Fords and Roy Anderson of Woodbridge were re-elected. T W Liddie of Fords defeated after succeeding Melvin Clum’s death. Other defeated candidates and all property appropriations totals listed in the election tally.

Asher Fitz Randolph Woodbridge Board of Education Williard Dunham Fords Roy Anderson Woodridge T. W. Liddie Melvin Clum Andrew Aaron Woodbridge Rufua B. Allen Milton J. Ashley Iselin Arthur N. Nelson Avenel James R. Reid Albert Schicker Hopelawn Oscar Wilson Fitz Randolph Dunham Anderson Aaroe Wilson Allen Ashley Reid Schicker Nelson

Augmented Barron Orchestra Plans Concert March 9

Woodbridge High School orchestra announces its annual concert on Friday March 9 in the school auditorium. Guest players from former members join conductor Misa Anna Fraser for the last number. Rehearsals begin Feb 28 with additional sessions the week of March 6. The program features 18 violins, three violas, a cello, string bass, flute, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, percussion, and piano with two violas, two cellos, one trombone, and one French horn added for the performance.

Misa Anna Fraser

Fire election interest weak across township contests

Elections slated tomorrow at firehouses with few voters, multiple districts fielding candidates. District 1 backs Frederick H. Turner for reelection with a $19,237 appropriation. Port Reading lists Frank D Apatito Thomas Fitzpatrick and Stephen Superior. Fords has William Lybeck defending against Eugene Martin and Charles Grenner. District 21 Iselin features Joseph Hammill and Fred Walker vying for five commissioner seats. Keanrey Bey district shows heavy pursuit with three full-term seats and one unexpired term due to Joseph Fitzgerald illness. Wagenhoffer declines reelection while Parsler runs for a second term amid a crowded field including Romer Pfeiffer Petercsak La Bancz. Hopelawn fields four candidates including Saboy Kochick seeking reelection and Sutch Winkler new entrants.

Frederick H. Turner Port Reading Frank D’apatito Thomas Fitzpatrick Stephen Superior Fords William Lybeck Eugene Martin Charles Grenner Joseph Hammill Fred Walker Iselin Keanbey Joseph Fitzgerald Charles Wagenhoffer, Jr Michael J. Parsler Wagenhoffer Parsier William Romer Jr August Pfeiffer John Petercsak Krank la Bancz Johan Cyrus Joseph Stark William Dambach

Exempts Demand Reinstatement of Three Members

Woodbridge Township Exempt Firemen's association seeks reinstatement for James EB. Toner Join Campion and Fred Albertson under the State Exempt Firemen Tenure law. Township officials dispute protection, prompting potential court action recalling a Perth Amboy case where reinstatement was ordered.

Woodbridge Township James EB. Toner Campion Fred Albertson Perth Amboy Victory Bridge Sean E. McElroy Jortley E. M. Sattler Wiremen's Association

Birthday Gift Certifies Check To Warm Springs Foundation

A certified check of 34.81 dollars was sent to the Warm Springs Foundation as Woodbridge Township's birthday gift to President Roosevelt. The sum represents proceeds after all expenses, announced by David K. Gerity, general chairman of the President's Hall held on the President's birthday.

Georgia Wararm Springs Foundation Woodbridge Township Hoosevelt David K. Gerity

Believe in Road Dept. Budget Increase Sparks Debate

Discussion centers on increasing the road department appropriation while proposing cuts to park maintenance and savings on taxes, deferrals, advertising, and printing. Local officials weigh reductions against needed road work and public services.

Park

Woodbridge Taxpayers Propose 1934 Budget Cuts at Hearing

The Woodbridge Township Taxpayers Association sent a detailed list of budget criticisms to the Township Committee after its Tuesday meeting. It urges a traffic ordinance to keep recorder fines, reduces mayor salary errors, trims advertising and road costs, and calls for centralized newspaper ads and tax sale bidding to save funds.

Tf Township Memorial Municipal Woodbridge Township Taxpayers’ Association Taxpayers’ Association Woodbridge N. J Iast Iecorder Recorder’s Court

Woodbridge Post Aids Pennsylvania World War II Claims

The American Legion assisted Woodbridge area veterans with Pennsylvania World War II and World War I bonus applications. Local post on Main Street Woodbridge offers free help to veterans filing for the state bonuses, including the $10 per month benefit up to $200. Officials provide guidance and support to claimants.

Woodbridge Post Pennsylvania W Bridge

Rosary Card Party Prizes Planned by St Jas Rosary Society

The Rosary Society of St James church plans a public card party at St James auditorium on February Tuesday. In addition to the usual prizes high scores nonplayers and prizes will be awarded. Co chairs are Mrs James Somers and Edward Einhorn assisted by a long list of ladies.

Rosary Society St. Jas Church St. James’ Auditorium James Somers Edward Einhorn Joseph Ruth Johnna Joseph Jelicks Mra Kenna Zeck Bader Mary Hibbtts John Coffey

Tax Assistants Help with 1924 Returns in District Schedule

Charles V. Duffy announces a February 19 to March 1 1924 schedule for Internal Revenue Deputy Collectors to assist taxpayers in preparing returns. The service is free of charge, and post offices will operate with extended hours including March 1 and March 14 to midnight, aiding in prompt filing.

Wnocome Charles V. Duffy Internal Revenue Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Larson Midfield Avenue Francia J. Cosgrove Liquor Dealers Form Organization THE Crow’s Nest Rotary Club Knights Barron Library A. F. Randolph Willard Dunham Roy E. Anderson Wesley Liddle Andrew Aaroe Piang Woodbridge High School Margaret Krewinkle Wanda Wisneski Josephine Schrimpe Eugene Ongaro Anthony Culffreda Lée Culffreda Anthony Mazaar Joseph Herricks John Tapley Evelyn Melcher Arnold Schmidt Anna Philips Conrad Schrimpe Nettle Tupik Jack Schubert Rita Walsh Joseph Roshal Claire Werbel Blanche Schownbrun Adelaide Harned Raymond Kidd June Kidd Basa Eleanore Merrill Joseph Lucas Donald Leila Julian Ander Robert Toft Charles Hall Michael Decibus Edward Stancik Loury Farrell Richard Mitchell Walter Batiuk Warren Gelgle Irma Bufflap Thomas Saboy Michael Kochick John Sutch Matthew Winkler Warm Springs Foundation ESDAY Bowaren Ase W. la Calonia Recorders Court Townahla Road Department Kiker Pitth Bridge Township Hardiman's ‘Pharmacy Ed L. Hardiman Seaman Perth
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