Mayors recall old grit as Woodbridge St Marys game ends
Memorial Day rites at St Mary's Stadium followed by a Woodbridge High vs St Marys game halted after 3 innings due to rain with Barron avenue leading 2 to 0. Mayors Ryan of Township and Dorsey of Perth Amboy teased each other at the dedication and recalled baseball days, joking about bat and ball legends.
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Woodbridge High
St Mary's
Barron Avenue
St. Mary's Stadium
William A. Ryan
Frank A. Dorsey
Perth Amber
Ryan
Perth Amboy
Amboys
Q. W. Diamond
Dorsey
Durgey
Fractured OCR Summary of Lost Baseball Page
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and phrases about baseball and a school. No coherent event or sequence is clear enough to identify a specific game, team, or outcome.
Scouts Hoist Old Glory at Avenel Memorial Day Ceremony
Scouts Poveroy and Koji of Avenel Troop 1 raised the new flag at the dedicatory exercises for a flagpole at the Avenel Free Public Library grounds on Memorial Day. District Seow led the program with Reverend Cameron giving the invocation and brief remarks.
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Povéroy
Koji
Avenel
Avenel Free Public
Seow
B. T. Huison
Ernest “W. Nier
A. Pomeroy
R. 5. Cameron
Westfield
Columbia
Pomeroy
Mdj
Cameron
Troop 41
America
Spare Tire Thieves Active in Local Area
While John Bean Sr. stood at a grave in St James Cemetery Woodbridge last Sunday a thief stole a spare tire from a car. William B. Knauss reported a spare tire tube and rim stolen from his car on May 26. Police believe a group roams looking for new tires on parked cars as thefts rise. Motorists use old tires and patched tubes as spares to deter thefts.
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John Bean
Fords
St. James
Woodbridge
Pgal
William B. Knauss
Lincoln Highway
Hearing on four improvements set for June eleventh
A public hearing on four proposed improvements is scheduled for June 11. The measures include sewer extensions on Demorest, Aver to be known as the Avenel Saver Extension No. 4, with 8 inch vitrified pipes, plus a 10 inch line on Biegler Avenue. Probable total cost about 25,000 dollars.
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Gabe
Bf Ae Lhe
Anaathios
Ares
Dydinaice
Biegler Avenue
Church Street
Linden Avenue
Amboy Avenue
Rev Myers to Preach Baccalaureate Sermon June 10
The rector of the local church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Barron Avenue High School. The service is set for June 10 at 7:30 PM with the principal and pastor speaking on the occasion.
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Rev. Myers
Benjani Pers
Pisca
Barron Avenue High
Toxercines
Audi
Unreadable OCR Item Opens with Business Phrase
The fragment mentions business language and an expert, but the OCR text is garbled and lacks coherent details or identifiable names, places, or events. No clear event or outcome is present to summarize.
Memorial Day Parade and Services in Woodbridge
A large Memorial Day procession led by Mayor William A. Ryan honors fallen servicemen. Rev. Ernest Abbott quotes sacrifice as crowds view the parade through the Presbyterian cemetery, with veterans, police, scouts, Legion personnel, and the marching band participating.
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Legion Post
France
Ernest Abbott
Woodbridge
American Legion
Presbyterian
J. Benjamin Myers
Thomas Brennan
Mr. Abbott
William A. Ryan
Wt. R. Moore
Bugler
Louis 4Zehrer
Patrick Murphy
Legion Band
Edward Cooper
Legion
Thief Steals Makin's of Hearty Dinner at Butcher Shop
Thieves broke into Andrew Shandosky’s butcher shop on Oak Tree road Vielin last Sunday evening removing a panel to gain entry. A passing woman saw a youth about 16 near the store and the loot included 2 dozen eggs 7 pounds of tea 1 ham 2 salt hams 1 bottle horseradish 2 pounds butter 2 pounds lard a dollar bill and twenty pennies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Shandosky
Oak Tree Road
Vielin
Chase Sworn in As Acting Postmaster
Carl R. Chase of 44 Green Street was sworn in as acting postmaster this Monday morning at the local post office. Notary Public T. H. Harned administered the oath. Chase denied any official notification of an exam. Hormer postmaster Peter A. Greiner, treated in Trenton, is improving at a hospital. he was previously found clinically deranged and moved to a sanitarium for treatment.
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Carl R. Chasé
Green Street
T. H. Harned
Chase
Hormer
Péter A. Greiner
Gala Spaghetti Feast Planned by Society
A society plans a gala featuring a spaghetti feast with a focus on excellent food and music. Details on date and venue are to be announced.
Jailed for 90 Days Complaint of es un
Complaint notes a 90 day jail term in a terse entry with unclear names and dates. The fragment references a judicial action and potential parties, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Horse Finds Rest At Woodbridge Station
Police found a small bay horse near the Woodbridge station and left it at the Mutton Hollow Fire Brick Company stables. Officers, unsure of ownership, joked the animal might help start a mounted patrol, while a hearse stands unclaimed awaiting next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Ak&king
Woodbridge
Ealing
Mutton Hollow
Vacation Bible School Set For Presbyterian Church Rahway
A Sunday School style vacation Bible school will run from June to July at the Presbyterian Church, using the church rooms. Mrs. John Strome named Supervising Principal with an Intermediate Department added. Daily sessions from nine to twelve will cover story work recipes and manual tasks. Committee members include Rev A Boylan Rev W Strong Rev Ernest Abbott and Mrs G W Moore among others. A methods conference on the program will be held June 7 at the first Presbyterian Church in Rahway.
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Presbyterian Church
Sunney
Presbyterian Red
John Strome
A. Boylan Willie Gerald
Wat
Strong
Ernest Abbott
G. W. Moore
van G.munger
Wmn. Voorhees
T. Harold Stryker
First Presbyterian Church
Rahway
Residents seek appointment of Julius Prohasica to police
Nearly sixty voters from Sewaren petition for the appointment of Julius Prohasica of West avenue to the police department. The petition, read at the township committee meeting last Monday, was referred to the police committee.
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Sewaren
Julius Prohasica
West Avenue
Port Reading Employee Attacked at Railroad Camp
James Judge a Port Reading Railroad camp worker said Henry Neill struck him with an iron bar Saturday. Police found no suspect at the camp. Judge was treated for a head wound by Dr. James J. Colinas.
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James Judge
Port Reading
Henry Neill
Judge
James J. Colinas
Wife Disappearance Reported on King George Road
John Julius reports his wife Anna disappeared after Sunday church. he found her room empty, with all her clothes taken and about 100 dollars saved by him missing. He alerted police Sunday evening.
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John Julius
King George Road
Ideal Police
Anna
Runaway Boys Escape From State Home Searches Issued
Yolice received a report last Saturday that nine boys escaped from the State Home at Tamesburge. They were described as wearing dark clothing and ages ranged from four to 13 years. Most previously lived in Elizabeth and Paterson.
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Woodbridge
Yolice
Tamesburge
Elizabeth
Paterson
Wife Beater Fined In Police Court
Louis Hatalo aged 40 was fined 100 dollars and ordered to pay 260 dollars in court costs by Judge Bernard Vogel after being found guilty of assault and battery against his wife. The judge had warned Hatalo previously that another offense would bring a heavier penalty.
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Louis Hatalo
Bernard Vogel
Vogel
Hatalo
E . Peanod
Jim
Police Seek Fords Youths and Girls
Police investigation continues into the disappearance of a youth and a girl from Sayreville area. The report mentions Wanda Pjascik aged 16 and two boys involved in the peculiar circumstances last Sunday afternoon. Officers request information from residents about any sightings.
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Sayre- Ville
2Cgirl Cpm
Hiss Joseph the Ghimura
Smith ‘Street
Wanda Pjascik
Taro
War Memories of 61 Revived in Interview With Civil War Veteran
Captain John Lewis of Grove Street Woodbridge is the township's last living Civil War veteran, age 84, still vigorous and engaged. He recalls Memorial Day chats, aviation musings, and Dr Solomon Andrews’ roof top flying stunt on New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, where swings strapped to the arms failed to save him as his son watched in fear. the tale ends with a fall and a prompt continuation on page eight.
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John Lewis
Grove Street
Woodbridge
Grand Army
Hin
Lewis
Solomon Andrews
Capt. Lewis
New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy
Iselin Follies To Feature Local Talent
The Iselin Follies will stage four musical shows at the new Iselin School next Thursday and Friday evenings. Featured acts include the Night Owl Orchestra of Woodbridge, the Gold Dust Twins, Phil Sargento, Alga Shaker, Perth Amboy Harmonica Band, and the Hargen sisters. Daredevil Dan Smith and parachute stunts are also billed.
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Iselin
Night Owl
Woodbridge
New Iselin
Fpridiay
Gold Dust Twins
Phil Sargento
Alga Shaker
New Jersey
Perth Amboy
Hargen Sisters
Hippodrome
George Balint
John Perri
Harry de Sousa
Greenwood Wying Wield
Appointment of Dog Warden Francis Z Moore
The Township Committee approved Francis Z Moore for the position of Dog Warden. The board previously empowered the administration, committee, and Health Inspector to appoint a warden. Moore applied for the post.
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Francis Z. Moore
Peterson
Fr. Moore
Awaits Arraignment for 17 Year Old Driver in Fatal Accident
17 year old E Myers, son of Rev J Benjamin Myers, awaits arraignment in New Brunswick on a manslaughter charge. He was released on 1500 bail after Elizabeth Lahovick, 8, of Avenel, died at Rahway Hospital from injuries after being struck by the car Myers was driving. The accident occurred about 7:46 PM near Avenel street as the girl walked with her sister. She died about three days later in Rahway Hospital.
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Soin E. Myers
J. Benjamin Myers
Driinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Grand Jwin Y
New Brunswick
Elizabeth Lahovick
Avenel
Rahway Hospital
Young Myers
Avenel Street
Heygy ‘Kacz- Marek
Gordon Street
Perth Anibey man released on bail in assault case
Matyi, 26 Wears' ae, from Sewaren, released on $3,000 bail. He faces four criminal assault charges involving a 14 year old Perth Anibey girl. Arrested Friday, he pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned for further investigation.
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Matyi
Avenus Waxen
Baik Tor
Perth
Anibey Po- Hee
Anibey
Lee
Perth Amboy Man Fined For Drunk Driving
Joseph Batista of 352 King Street Perth Amboy was fined 125 dollars and 2.60 court costs by Judge Bernard Vs Vogel in police court yesterday. He was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and his license suspended for two years.
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Joseph Batista
King Street
Perth Amboy
Bernard Vs. Vogel
Perth Amboy Man Hangs Self in New Attic
Julius Darab, 50, of 396 Taalee street, Perth Amboy, killed himself in an unfinished house on Morrissay avenue in Avenel. Found by his wife about 1 a m after staying there overnight to work on the property. Police removed the body. no motive given.
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Julius Darab
Taalee Street
Perth Amboy
Morrissay Avenue
Avenel
Darah
Township deal offered for right of way in Woodbridge Central Park
Duff Desmond & Duff on behalf of Patrick H Ryan estate propose sale of sewer and septic rights in Woodbridge. Offer includes warranty deed and refund clause if title proves defective. Township committee warned certain streets are not dedicated to public use and not open to public access.
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Andrew 2
Desmond
Duff, Desmond and Duff
Central Park
Woodbridge
Patrick BH. Ryan
Patrick H. Ryan
Tisdale
Ames
Atle
Clair Avenue
McEase
Summiteemen
Gentlemeni
Vesper Avenue
Beards Brook
Heidleburg Avenue
Brookfield Avenue
Bedan Brook
Waston
Brookseia Avenue
Wateon Avenue
Mud Creek
Patrick L. Hyan
Washington Drip Ba Fay Contest Postponed
Announcement states the Washington Drip Ba Fay contest winner will be announced on the Leader's page as the event is postponed until next Friday.
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Washington
Antil
Manzola’s Death on Lincoln Highway Under Investigations
Joseph Manzola thirty of 80 Correia avenue Iselin was killed on the Lincoln Highway near Mutton Hollow bridge in a double accident while a passing train reportedly involved. Police say initial findings point to a hit and fall scenario with conflicting statements from witnesses and a possible visitor from Philadelphia.
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Joseph Manzola
Correia Avenue
Iselin
Mutton Hollow Bridge
Iid
Pennsylvania
Ysivs
West Wenny Street
Rahway Hospital
Ghaniyed Bi Dunenick
Pennsylvaniae
Newark
Pawrzenka
Cass Philadeupia
Aed
Petition for street extension and sewer upgrades under town meeting
At a Monday meeting the town accepted a petition to extend planting along Crampton avenue to include Wes BGotion Highway with paving and curbing. The committee also approved sanitary sewer improvements on Center Street Madison avenue and surrounding avenues with estimated costs around 4 700 and 83 800.
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Crampton Avenue
Center
Madison Avenue
Cordial Avenue
Meingsrav
Town Meeting Hears Proposal on Street Paving and Assessments
The Township Committee meets at noon to discuss a resident Tony offering to pay assessments in advance for street paving. Mayor Ryan questions details while Tony asserts he has the money and is ready to settle. The panel considers a $3 rating and approval for paving despite rain and navigation challenges.
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Goward
William A. Ryan
Tony
Ryan
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Frank Dorsey
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Coen Ober
Mrs. Strome
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Iselin Follies
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