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Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

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Seven Injured In Head On Collision On New Highway

Seven people were injured in a head on crash on the new superhighway near Avenue at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Mitchell Hynston of 324 Taylor Road North West Washington is the most seriously hurt with a skull fracture. Other injured include Cherd Puthnam 60 driver of one car of Inwood Avenue Mont it fractured right wrist and head injuries Mrs W C J Mahon 65 Dunham’s mother boy severe head cuts and facial lacerations Miss Alice Comb 24 of 4316 Georgia Avenue NW Washington DC left side head injury facial cuts Florence Dunham wife of Clifford Dunham and Mont Blanc Conib sister to Alice and John Quire driver of Flather car taken to hospital then to Woodbridge police for further care McGuire held on $1000 bond for March 9 appearance. Accident report says Dunham drove on and McGuire approached from the opposite direction colliding as both tried to enter the middle lane. Injured were rushed to hospitals by police ambulance and private cars. Both cars were badly damaged and towed away.

Vin Aive Sul Perth Amboy Avene Mitchell Hynston Taylor Oot North West Washington, D Sutnou Che d Puinham Urs Inwood Avenue Montit Mra. W. C Florence Duncam Clifford Dunham Misa ‘Lanche Conib Alice John ‘Etuire Rittenhouse Street In. W Washington, D. C Flather Woodbridge Hynson McGuire

Stolen Car Involved In Superhighway Crash

Anconccident on the superhighway near Lafayette at 9 16 am led to a stolen car and suspect Thomas Walker, 10 known address, being taken to Perth Amboy City Hospital. Walker admitted to stealing the roadster, a Hudson County car, as Hoboken police pursue warrants once he is discharged. The other driver, Samuel Bilt of 71 East List Street Brooklyn, was injured.

Lafayette Woodbridge Samuel Bilt East List Street Brooklyn Staliway Thomas Walker Walker Perth Amboy City Paul Mazza Newark J James Ollen East Orange Schwarlo George Balint Hudson County Hoboken Walter Marshall Willow Avenue Holboken

Pt Reading Woman Struck by Car

Mrs Tina Rodney of Woodbridge venue Port Reading sustained a deep gash on her right hip at 9 38 o clock Wednesday night when struck by a car driven by John 5 Nelson of 518 Almon avenue Woodbridge Police report Patrol Driver Thomas Somers investigated the accident Nelson was driving weary and blinded by headlights from an oncoming car and took her to Dr Howard Roth fuss for treatment

Tina Rodney Woodbridge Port Reading John 5 Nelson Almon Avenue Rodney Howard Rothfuss Thomas Somers Woodbridge Avenue

Dorseys Return Home After Southern Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank G Dorsey have returned from a southern motor trip and are residing at 730 Park Avenue Plainfield. Mrs Dorsey is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Grace of Woodbridge and Mr Dorsey is the son of the late mayor Frank Dorsey of Perth Amboy.

Frank G. Dorsey Somervile

Harry Moore to Speak at Memorial Day Services

Governor candidate A. Harry Moore is invited as the principal speaker at this year’s Memorial Day observance. R. Christensen was named chair of the organizing committee at the post meeting last night. The committee also includes Post Commander William J. Holohan Vincent Weaver Charles Kuhlman Earl Wendel John Mattson and Rudolph Volker. Holohan was chosen as committee chair for the second annual military ball.

A. Harry Moore R. Christensen William J. Holohan Vincent Weaver Charles Kuhlman Earl Wendel John Mattson Rudolph Volker Holohan

Birth of Allen David Raison in Woodbridge

A son named Allen David was born to Mr and Mrs Eildon Leon Raison at 601 Rahway Avenue Woodbridge on Thursday February 12.

Allen David Eildon Leon Raison Rahway Avenue Woodbridge

Dry Raid Nets Huge Still Mash Amboy Man Held

Prohibition agents from Newark led by Inspector D J Gannon raided a former carpenter shop near Fords main street in New Brunswick avenue Ford s arrested Francisco Puleo 29 of 185 Fayette Perth Amboy. They seized a 1000 gallon still 200 barrel of alcohol and 3000 gallons of sugar mash and destroyed the equipment while dumping mash on the ground. Puleo was booked at police headquarters and turned over to Inspector Gannon.

Prohibition Newark D. J. Gannon Joseph Dalton Anthony Matthews Woodbridge New Brunswick Avenue Fords Francisco Puleo Fayette Street Perth Amboy Tocal Smith and Paelo Fedearl Puelo Ganr Non

Spelling Bee Planned by Colonia Library Committee

The Colonia Public Library entertainment committee led by Mrs. E. K. Cone will host an old fashioned spelling bee next Friday at 8 pm in Colonia School auditorium. Ten teams from local organizations enter. two prizes donated by Mr. Cone. A short play by Mrs. D. L. Hedges and remarks by State Librarian Miss Sarah B. Askew are part of the event, with tickets 50 cents at the door.

Colonia Public Library E. K., Cone D. L. Hedges Howard Fletcher Misa Joyce Godson Harry Ellis Elks, Masons Women's Republican Club Oldest Settlers K. Cone DL. Hedges Sarahb. Askew

Scotch Comedian Delights Woodbridge Rotarians at Luncheon

Jock Harris a Scotch comedian from New York entertained Woodbridge Rotarians at the Middlesex Hotel luncheon. Barron Schoder organized the program. Fourteen Woodbridge Rotarians will attend the Inter-city meet in Trenton next Tuesday. Auto mobiles depart at 6 16. Attendees included William S. Hann Milltown and John Walsh New York guest of D A. Brown. The club ranked sixth in January with 98 1 3 percent attendance among 63 district clubs.

Jock Harris New York Woodbridge Rotarians Middlesex Hotel Barron Schoder Woodbridge John Walsh Harry van Ideretine Fred Wittacker Mgtuchen Carl Olwine Perth Amboy

Born to Mr and Mrs Louis Brodnick Grace February 18

A daughter named Grace was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Brodnick of 22 Third Street Fords on Puraday February 18.

Grace Louis ®. Brodnick Third Street Fords Puraday

No Work Disturbance Leads to Fines for Five Perth Amboy Youths

Five Perth Amboy youths were arrested by Sergeant Benjamin Parsons on disorderly conduct charges after a dispute at Avenel's Nite Craft Co. owner Fred Kaufman said the group demanded work, insulted female workers, and blocked exits, receiving five dollars and five days in jail. The juveniles named were Steve Clusman, 16. Steve Balogh, 17. Peter Fecho, 15. Joseph Turak, 20. and Joseph Fecho, 20, all from Perth Amboy and tied to Inslee and Barkley streets arrangements.

Perth Amboy Benjamin Parsons Fred Kaufman Nite Craft Co Avenel B.W. Vogel Steve Clusman Barkley Street Joseph Turak Inslee Street Steve Balogh Peter Fecho Joseph Fecho Kaufman B. W. Vogel

Township Officials Welcome Rail Electrification Boom

Mayor William A. Ryan said electrifying the Pennsylvania Railroad main line will spur Woodbridge Township's growth as an industrial and residential area. He noted commuting to New York would drop to just over half an hour. Local committeemen praised the move as boosting service to Manhattan and easing unemployment, with projections of a $175,000,000 investment and strong support across the board.

Pennsylvania Railroad Woodbridge Township William A. Ryan Gen. W. W. Atterbury New York Anthony Aquila Aquila Jacob Grausman Joseph Gill

Funeral services for Joseph Suca in Woodbridge

A funeral service for 46 year old Joseph Suca of Howell avenue Woodbridge was held yesterday at the family home with Rev Frank Kovach officiating. Interment followed in Alpine Cemetery Woodbridge. He is survived by his wife Clare and two children Joseph and Mary.

Steve Horvath School Street Woodbridge Willam R. Lucas Dover N. J Horvath Commonwealth Humane Society Anna Hall Middlesex County Grand Jury Joseph Suca Howell Avenue St. Michael's Hospital Newark Frank Kovach Alpine Cemetery Sues Clare Joseph Mary

Woodbridge Fur Shop Ads Summer Rates

Louis Toke of Woodbridge Fur Shop at 622 Amboy Avenue promotes repaired and remodeled furs at special Iowa summer rates. Phone 8 0770.

Louis Toke Woodbridge Fur Shop Amboy Avenue Woodbridge

Incumbents Re-elected Across District Fire Posts

In multiple districts, incumbents including Frederick H. Turner of Sewaren won re-election to fire commissions. Appropriations ranging from 2,500 to 21,000 were approved with solid majorities. Other districts re-elected lighting officials and approved maintenance and lighting budgets, including Hopelawn where Charles Turek, James Saboy and Thomas Sabo won seats.

Frederick H. Turner Sewaren Board of Fire Commissioners Lichting District No. 1 B. J. Dunigan Jémn Hunt Henry Dunham Matthew Winkler Frederick Delk Michael Parslér Charles Waggenhoffer, Jr Keasbey August Pfeiffer Frank Mastrangelo Iselin Fred Thomas Patrick Boylan Richard Rolloff Frank Bourassa Frank Burgisser Charles Benz Board of Lighting Commissioners B. B. Clark Fred Foerch Avenel Board of Fire Commissioners Mamaker B. F. Ellison Oéry Port Reading John Belmonte Hopelawn Charles Turek James Saboy Thomas Sabo George McCabe Andrew Stockel Louis Kish

Woodbridge Fur Shop Announces Summer Repair Rates

Avb promotes fast repairs and remodeling at low summer rates. Loula Toke of Woodbridge Fur Shop advertises services at 62 Amboy Avenue Woodbridge with phone 8 0770.

Avb Loula Toke Woodbridge

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Perth Amboy Hospital Reading Dorseys Mes, Frank GG. Dorsey Amboy Colonia Library Envision Pennsylvania R. R J. Blake Kodaks Main Street Hardiman Ed. L. Hardiman Seaman's Green Street Woodbridge, N. J
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