Middlesex Water Plans Iselin Pipe Work March Fifteenth
Iselin residents receive long awaited news as Mayor Ryan announces Middlesex Water Company will begin laying the Iselin water line on March 15. Mr Mundy of the company confirmed the schedule and bids for pipes and equipment have been issued. The project aims to end years of poor water supply and inadequate pumping, pending any legal issues with mains between the former Samuel Foster water works receiver and Middlesex Water Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
Ryan
Middlesex Water Company
Mundy
Mr. Mundy
Samuel Foster
Public Utilities Board
Trenton
Middlesex Company
Fords Lighting Election Shaped by Budgets and Loyalties
The Fords Lighting election pits Francis Fee and allies against thrift program supporters backed by the Lions Club and Fords Taxpayers Association. Fee seeks re election amid a $14 000 budget versus $9 000 for opponents Wagenhoffer Bagger Dixon Lund Kochick. Incumbents faced salary objections over 2280 00 paid in 1926 and again requested now. George Wood of the Fords National Bank is expected to run unopposed tomorrow night at the fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fords
Francis Fee
Lions’ Club
Fords Taxpayers’ Association
Fee
Max Wagenhoffer
Keasbey
Arthur Bagger
Charles Dixon
Hopelawn
Claude Lund
Michael Kochick
George W. Wood
Fords National Bank
Annual Dance of Avenel A A To Be Held Tomorrow
The second annual dance by the Avenel Athletic Association will take place at the school auditorium tomorrow evening February 19. Moonlight waltzes singing and other attractions will be offered. Music by Dan Fimiani's Venetian Serenaders. Tickets on sale. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenel Athletic Association
Dan Fimiani
Methodist Builders to Serve Turkey Supper at Church
A turkey supper will be held this evening in the Methodist Sunday school rooms under the Builders' Society. Tickets are sold. menu includes roast turkey mashed potatoes turnips creamed onions cranberry sauce pickles jelly coffee and home made pie. Mrs. William Govers chairs the committee. Fanny Crosby class members serve as waitresses. Tickets available from members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Builders’ Society
William Govers
Fanny Crosby
Arthur
Veterans Bureau Disburses Over 14.5 Million in January
The United States Veterans Bureau reported January payouts of 14,529,422.23 dollars for death and disability compensation and 16,545,354.35 dollars for Government life insurance. Disability compensation totaled 12,088,568.78 dollars and death benefits 2,440,853.50 dollars. Military and naval insurance disbursements reached 10,463,569.56 dollars and Government life insurance 6,529,422.28 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Stross
Miss Clara Hansen Hosts Westminster Guild Meeting
Miss Clara Hansen entertained the Bushman chapter of the Presbyterian Westminster Guild at her Green Street home. The next meeting will be February 28 at Mrs. Charles Kuhlman's Freeman Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushman
Presbyterian Westminster Guild
Clara Hansen
Green Street
Charles Kuhlman
Freeman Street
C. D. A. Social at Columbian Club
The Catholic Daughters of America held a social night at the Columbian Club entertaining new members with card games. Mrs. Michael Conde chaired the organizing committee.
Men’s fashion forecast 1928 Pacific Coast Tailors meeting
Portland report outlines 1928 styles with three suit zones. Expected ensemble features include an Oxford gray coat, lighter shade trousers, and a vest in an intermediate color, signaling a shift in men’s business attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast Tailors’ Association
Mrs Laura Pabst Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Laura Pabst of Barrow Avenue Woodbridge died at Perth Amboy City Hospital after a brief illness. She was forty six and is survived by her husband August and a son Wallace, plus five sisters in Highlands Newark Hillside and Newark. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 pm at the residence with Rev Le Roy Y Dillener of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment Alpine Cemetery Perth Amboy. R A Hirner of Woodbridge in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Pabst
Barrow Avenue
Woodbridge
Perth Amboy City Hospital
H. G. L. Club Holds Regular Meeting at Miss Fuches Home
The H G L Club met at Miss Harriet Fuches on Oak Tree road Thursday evening. After the business session a social hour followed. Guests included Mrs F Davey and Mrs H Hall. The next meeting will be at Miss Margaret Janke’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. L. Club
Harriet Fuches
Oak Tree Road
F. Davey
Harding Avenue
H. Hall
Silver Avenue
Margaret Janke
Avenel Women Entertain At Luncheon And Theatre
Mrs H Dietz and Mrs P J Donato hosted a luncheon and theatre party Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Paul Kingberry of Woodbridge, Mrs Frank Barth and Mrs R Arthur Lance of Avenel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dietz
P. J. Donato
Paul Kingberry
Woodbridge
Frank Barth
R. Arthur Lance
Avenel
Births in February 9 12 Green Street Beverly Ruth Raison
Birth notices list Beverly Ruth Raison born February 9 at 12 Green Street to Hidton and unspecified mother. Included are birth entries from Port Reading Wesely Place Woodbridge Avenue Senaren Rob ert Street Vernon Street Keasbey Green Brook Avenue Hopelawn listing names and parent names with dates in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Ruth Raison
Green Street
Hidton Raison
Port Reading
Dorothy Catherine Kirk
Wesely Place
Walter T. Kirk
Mary Anna Russo
Woodbridge Avenue
Dominick Russo
Senaren
George Hulak
Robert Street
Margaret Lojeski
Vernon Street
A. Lojeski
Keasbey
Irene Rody
Greenbrook Avenue
John Rody
Raymond Larsen
Smith Street
Herman Larsen
Hopelawn
Nicholas
Pinelli
Juliet
Marriage Licenses Listed for Perth Amboy Couples
Vincent Wasilewski of Perth Amboy and Bertha Déryn of Keasbey. James Simon of Perth Amboy and Helen Rottenhoffer of Fulton Street Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Wasilewski
Perth Amboy
Bertha Déryn
Keasbey
James Simon
Helen Rottenhoffer
Fulton Street
Woodbridge
Avenel Firemen to Host Masquerade Dance
The Avenel fire department will hold a masquerade dance at the fire house on Monday evening February 21. Chas Siessel is chairman with committee members Barney Drevich Henry Laskie Carl Neir Anthony Galaida Chas Flynn Gee Kayser Jules Jager Joe Lomax Frank Prairie Fred Leidner and John Larsen coordinating. The Country Club Orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenél
Chas. Siessel
Afffair
Barney Drevi¢h
Henry Laskie
Carl Neir
Anthony Galaida
Chas. Flynn
Gee. Kayser
Jules Jager
Joe Lomax
Frank Prairie
Fred Leidner
John Larsen
Country Cub Orchestra
Signs of Unemployment Seen in Woodbridge
Report from Woodbridge notes rising unemployment with drifters from nearby towns seeking coffee and a sandwich at Main Street restaurants. Strangers, affected by factory shutdowns, travel to nearby towns for work while appearing respectable and sober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
New Scout Troop Formed Under J Tetley Leadership
Last Thursday the Parish House hosted the organization meeting of Troop No. 33 of the Boy Scouts of America in Woodbridge. Scoutmaster John T. Tetley guided about 30 boys as Scout Executive Herbert W. Lunn urged daily good turns and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Trinity Church
John T. Tetley
Herbert W. Lunn
Woodbridge
J. B. Myers
Lunn
Trinity Parish House
Colonia Scouts Form Second Court of Honor
The Colonia Scouts organize a second Court of Honor with Benjamin Franklin Troop No. 1 to award badges. Franklin Green chairs the court with John B. Tiffany W. H. Hancock and John A. Drake on the troop committee. A session is set for Monday evening February 21 at the Colonia Community Club. A motion picture feature precedes the session to raise funds for a summer camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Huison
Court of Honor
Colonia
Benjamin Franklin
Messrs
Franklin Green
John B. Tiffany
W. H. Hancock
John A. Drake
Colonia Community Club
Mrs Griswold Hosts Card Party At High Street Home
Mrs Griswold of High street hosted a Tuesday night card party. High scores were recorded by Mrs Arthur Graham and Thomas McGrath. Guests included Dr and Mrs W Naulty and Mr and Mrs Thomas McNaulty of Perth Amboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Griswold
High Street
Arthur Graham
Thomas Mce-Grath
W.naulty
Perth Amboy
Thomas McNaulty
Woodbridge
Wood-Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Griswold at Home
Mrs William H Griswold entertained the Wood Bridge Club on High street. High scores by Mrs Arthur Graham and Mrs H H Ward. consolation to Mrs Irving Smock. Players listed include Mrs Graham Perth Amboy and others. next meeting March 1 at Mrs Hunter in Tisdale place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Griswold
High Street
Wood-Bridge Club
Arthur Graham
H. H. Ward
Irving Smock
Perth Amboy
Keyport
George A. Dishrow
H.H. Ford
John Blair
George Hunter
Frederick Shaw
Robert Jernee
Hunter
Tisdale Place
Sunshine Class Gathers at Dickinson Home
The Avenel Sunshine Class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Dickerson last Friday with Miss Jean Lotkie presiding. Two new members Miss Mary Leidner and Miss Frances Dickerson were admitted. Dancing followed and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenel Sunshine
L. Dickerson
Jean Lotkie
Mary Leidner
Frances Dickerson
Hospital Visit Noted for Mrs D Wines
Mrs D Wines is confined in Jersey City Hospital. Mrs Neil Hume Mrs By Drevich and Mrs Nungesser visited her and provided support during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Hume
By Drevich
Nungesser
D. Wines
Jersey City Hospital
Buddies Play At High School Auditorium Tonight
Woodbridge Post 87 American Legion presents the three act comedy Buddies by George W Hobart at the High School Auditorium starring ex service men and local players. The plot follows American doughboys in Brittany after Armistice as they billeted with Widow Benoit, with romance between Babe and Julie culminating in marriage after a spy is exposed. Proceeds aid the Paris Conference fund. tickets at the Legion or at the door. a dance will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W.hobart
Woodbridge Post
Legion
Benoit
Brittany
Babe
Julie
Sonny
France
Mme. Benoit
American Legion
Victor N. Love
Leon McElroy
Jimmy
Kathleen
Girls’ Club
Perth Amboy
Verna McElroy
Elise’ Schrimpf
Ruth Snyder
Gertrude Schlesinger
Virginia M. Holland
Post
The
Biff
Selmar Christensen
Headward McLeod
William Mesick Shel Csclei Biehbr bretTin
Edward" Frost Rube
Charles Kuhlman
Victor Nye Love
Leon E. McElroy Orderly
William Holohan Alphonse Pettibois
Holgar
Benoit _Verna R. McElroy
Benoit— — Marie Z
Ruth Snyder Babette
Elsie Schrimpf
Louise Maitland
Virginia M. Holand
Social Notes From Iselin And Nearby Areas
Mrs James Elliot of Iselin and Mrs William Kelly of Long Island attended a Broadway theatre performance Thursday. Mrs J Fuches of Oak Tree Avenue and daughter Harrietta and Mrs J Hall of Silver Avenue were Elizabeth visitors last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Jankce on Harding Avenue were Newark visitors Saturday. Mrs H Fisher has returned after several week absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elliot
Iselin
William Kelly
Long Island
J. Fuches
Oak Tree
Avenue
Harrietta
J. Hall
Silver, Avenue
Elizabeth
Arthur’ Jankce
Harding Avenue
Newark
Tors
H. Fisher
Opposed Sewer Contract Sparks Township Meeting Debate
A. R. Overgaard of Fords voiced opposition at last Monday’s township gathering to the Woodbridge Raritan sewer and septic agreement costing about 10000 dollars plus a storm sewer right of way valued around 4000 dollars. Officials explained the limited outlet use and questioned local objections while noting Ford officials Jensen and Kish were notified but absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Overgaard
Fords
Woodbridge
Raritan
Jir
Overzaard
Grausam
Overgaard
Woodbridge Township
Raritan Township
Wildwood Avenue
Ryan
Jensen
Minstrel Show at Fords Next Friday under Joseph T Fitzgerald
Joe's Minstrels directed by Joseph T Fitzgerald will be staged at Fords School No. 14 Auditorium next Friday evening under Rosary Society auspices of Our Lady of Peace Church Fords with proceeds to building fund. A repeat performance will be held Saturday for the Woman's Club of Fords and features a long program of songs dances and skits with numerous local participants. Dancing follows each show and a closing chorus performs with the entire company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Fitzgerald
Fords School No. 14
Rosary Society of Our Lady of Peace Church
Fords
Building Fund
Woman’s Club of
Geo. W.wood
Indiana
Fred Zullo
Ben Jensen
William Dunham
Swanee
A. O'Leary
Naline Bros
A. J. Sullivan
New Town
Hay
Jos
Dalton
Geo. Balint
Elsie Schultzinheim
Romond
Parsier Bros
Jack Egan
James Vernillo
Olga Fester
Irene Fester
Mary Lou
J. Scully
Fimiani & Nottini
F. Stokes
Fred Petersen
Marion Urban
Albert Urban
Hobo Jim
Guess Me
Neil Rodnar
Maggie
Harold Petersen
Geo. W. Wood Sweet
Adeline Jos
Fitzgerald
Francis Egan
Wm. O' Reilly
Ray Blanchard
Fohn. Egan, Jr
T.markus
Raymond O'Reilly
Wm. Handerhan
Jack Hirner
Jack. Egan
Sjr
Neadorn
D. J. Desmond
Jos. Desmond
Wm. Damback
John Damback
Jos. Damback
Albert
Hoodia
Jack Manton
John Sutch
A. Yanovysky
M. J. Balint
M. G. Mazur
N. Hrabic
Margaret Egan
Jos.t. Fitzgerald
Joe’s Minstrels
Fords School
Woodbridge National Bank's New Main Street Building Praised
Visitors who inspected the nearly finished Woodbridge National Bank on Main street hail it as one of New Jersey's finest modern bank buildings. They note burglar and fire proof construction, a great steel door van, Tennessee marble paneling, wood trim, and bright lighting with client desks. Finishing touches by painters, cabinet makers, electricians proceed as opening is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge National Bank
Main Street
New Jersey
Tennessee
Committee Opposes Excess Constables At Town Meeting
At a special Township Committee session Mayor Ryan and members criticized appointing constables at random and creating more officers than needed. They support existing police and say no extra constables are required so long as court papers are served. Edward Connor of Iselin faced renewed complaints from motorists over minor violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Edward ©.Connor
Iselin
Ned
Kiddies Rehearse for Avenel Woman's Club Show
A rehearsal for the children's Charleston act in the Woman's Club minstrel will be held next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs D P De Young on Manhattan avenue. Participants include Jean and Ruth De Young Felice Donato Eleanor Voelker Eleanor McAdams Margaret Soloman Theresa Peterson Lillian Nier Marion Suchy Marion Barth William Voelker Craig Senft Edward Tompkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Woman’s Club
D. P. de Young
Manhattan
Avenue
Jean
Ruth de Young
Felice , Donato
Eleanor Voelker
Eleanor McAdams
Margaret Soloman
Theresa Peterson
Lillian Nier
Marion Suchy
Marion Barth
William Voelker
Craig Senft
Edward Tompkins
Valentine Dance of Jewish Women Attended at Municipal Auditorium
A large crowd attended the Valentine dance by the Ladies Auxiliary of Congregation Adath Israel at the Municipal Auditorium. Guests came from Brooklyn Rahway Carteret Perth Amboy and other towns. Prizes of 2.50 gold were awarded for the prize waltz to Miss Fishbaum Rahway and Charles Lederer Carteret and for the fox trot to Miss Rose Kawut Rahway and Arthur Fine Perth Amboy. Al Ritters Hotel Pine Orchestra provided music. Committee members were Mrs. Samuel Schoenberger Mrs. Edward Bernstein and Mrs. W. Olesky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Congregation Adath Israel
Municipal Auditorium
Brooklyn
New York
Linden
Rahbway
Carteret
Perth Amboy
Woodbridge
Miss Fishbaum
Rahway
Charles Lederer
Rose Kawut
Arthur Fine
al Ritter
Hotel Pine Orchestra
Samuel Schoenberger
Edward Bernstein
W. _Olesky
Miss Blakeslee Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club Net Scores
Miss Zelitha Blakeslee of Dunham place hosted the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club. High scores were by Mrs. M. P. Dunigan and Mrs. M. P. Schubert. Refreshments followed. Next board party at Mrs. Wallace Sofield in Dunham place. Attendees included Mrs. William Cheshire Mrs. H. Holland Mrs. Henry Romond Mrs. Wallace Sofield Mrs. M. P. Dunigan Mrs. John Cosgrove Mrs. M. P. Schubert and Miss Mary Hoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelitha Blakeslee
Dunham Place
M. P. Dunigan
M. P. Schubert
Wallace Sofield
William Cheshire
H. Holland
Henry Romond
Wallace
Sofield
Epworth League Valentine Social at Elmwood President's Home
The Epworth League of the Methodist church hosted a Valentine social at president Eric Straight’s Elmwood Avenue residence on Tuesday evening. Miss Ruth Augustine and Miss Eloise Pateman organized a Samies program for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist’ Church
Eric Straight
Elmwood Avenue
Samies
Ruth. Augustine
Eloise Pateman
Phi Sigma Holds Regular Meeting at Mrs Burns Home
Phi Sigma meets the Phi Sigma Sorority for a regular gathering held last night at the home of Mrs W F Burns on High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Sigma Sorority
W. F. Burns
High Street
Avenel-Colonia Fire Commission Election Date Set
The Avenel Colonial Fire Commissioners election will be held February 19. Messrs. Joseph Domes and others are listed as candidates in the upcoming race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenel
Colonia Fire
Avenel-Colonial Fire Commissioners
Messrs. Joseph. Domes
Woodbridge Businessmen's Association Meeting Discusses Underground White Way
The Woodbridge Businessmen's Association held a Tuesday evening meeting at Rendezvous with about 150 percent higher attendance than prior months. Key topics included possibly undergrounding the White Way, cost concerns, and opposition to a proposed street lighting plan by Public Service Electric. Plans for a townwide event and advertising campaigns were outlined, with a note on future discussions and local bus routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
Rendezvou
Job Ryan
First District
Lightin Mission
Lightins
Light Mittee
Thomray
Abso O. Sanderson
Sew
Green Street
Pearl
Main Street
Montecalvo
Volin
Lincoln
W‘ Township
Monster Dance benefit draws crowd for St Andrew’s
A well attended Monster Dance at St Andrew’s Avyenel last Saturday raised funds. Prizes went to Joe and Alma Elmer of Fifth Avenue and Mrs Beron with daughter. Committee chairmanship credited for making the affair a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew
Avyenel
Joe
Alma
Elmer
Beron
Measure Would Increase Certain Class of Pension
Special to The Lead from Washington reports Fletcher of Florida proposes amending section 1 a 1926 act to raise monthly pensions for soldiers and sailors in Spain the Philippines and China. The plan references pension amounts of 20 and 68 75 850 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fletcher
Dem.y
Florida
Spain
China
State of Pensions
Plans for Spring Presentation by Mrs Braithwaite
Mrs Braithwaite's spring plans for a further presentation are outlined, with connections to Mrs F Greenhalgh and the music program in Avenel. The notes indicate a forthcoming program featuring The Music TM Avenel and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveneland
Greenhalgh
Rome
F' Braithweuss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fords Lighting
Avenel A. A
Veterans’ Bureau
Miss Clara Hansen
Columbian Club
Avenel Women
J. Tetley
Colonia Scouts
Mrs. Griswold
Mrs
Mrs. Dickinson
Madame Benoit
Italie
Marie
Babette
Sonny and Louise le Julie
Fairy
Act TV
Sonny and
Louise
Iselin News
Clanisara
William P. Leahy
Quinn
South Dakota
Peter Leahy
Green
Avenel Woman’s Club
Miss Blakeslee
Epworth League Social
Phi Sigma
Ennan
Highway
Philadelphia
Pa Donnelly
Lavery
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