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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
4
The Woodbridge press notes publication details with address 104 Main Street and posting information. It confirms Woodbridge New Jersey as the mailing location and date noted as Friday afternoon June 1 1928.
In Woodbridge the central Park project progresses from wilderness to a scenic green area with winding roads a small lake bridges and a plaza. Township Attorney Merrill leads the effort with a pledge of economy and no waste as the first of the administration’s park series.
A fan letter from Mrs. Asther Fil of Chanute Kansas congratulates a person on changing opinions and beliefs. The writer discusses past views on pride of opinion and social dress codes, noting shifts in views on suspenders, necklines, and morality.
A dense list of property conveyances shows numerous parcels in Two Woodbridge and surrounding areas shifting hands among individuals and associations. Transactions involve banks, realty firms, and local trustees with lots and blocks in multiple maps noted, reflecting active land transfer activity.
State Director of Physical Education Dr. G B Seikel praised Woodbridge schools after his visit. He raised the rating from 30 to 140 points and recommended inexpensive equipment upgrades to support a graded program and a high school class schedule. He applauded trained physical education teachers and a superintendent and board for indoor space and formal play activities aimed at student growth and work readiness.
The Township Committee approved the Board of Fire Commissioners request for two fire hydrants. The order was referred to Middlesex Water Company for installation. One hydrant will be at Arbor street and West avenue, the other at Holton street and West avenue.
The Braverman Company of Newark, accountants, bid $2,000 to segregate delinquent tax lien items from the tax collector's books. The township accepted the offer in Monday’s meeting and clerk Dunigan was ordered to notify the firm to begin work immediately.
The Township Committee ratified sewer assessments for Chestnut Street Rahway Avenue Anna Avenue Woodbridge Gardens Livingston Avenue and Middlesex Avenue. Paying assessments for Green Street Extension and Melbourne Court were also approved. Three Woodbridge firemen attended the Exempt Firemen's Association convention in Irvington including TW M Sattler L J Zehrer and J W Hall. The Pension Bill for Firemen Exempts was approved as passed in the last legislative session.
After a six year struggle the Second Deficiency Bills passed the House authorizing 93000 for bulk explosive removal and restorage at Raritan Arsenal. The Army Housing Bill carried 92000 for a ten bed hospital and NCO quarters at Camp Raritan plus 850000 for officers and NCOs at Port Monmouth totaling 1092000. Red Bank to get early consideration for a new federal post office. Veterans and Pension Bureau adjustments reported totaling nearly 10000.
Afloat prayers will be offered during Sunday services by Rev William W D Strong and his parishioners for the safety of 1250 British Congregationalists as they travel by ship to New York City for a farewell banquet. The delegates depart New York June 10 reach Boston June 16 and return. Speakers at the farewell banquet include Rev S Parkes Cadman Judge Frederick D Crane and Rev J W Jones among other church figures.
May reports list numerous births across towns with parents names and addresses including Andracsik Smanko Keating Nutrick Sivak Haptak Siler Paczak Pedor Szmanski Artyn Szymanska Blum Patrick Hansen Meteleska and more. Marriage intentions recorded for couples from Port Reading Woodbridge Perth Amboy Hope Lawn and other areas with varied street addresses.
William Bak nineteen months old, son of Mr and Mrs Art Bak of Woodbridge Avenue Port Reading, was buried yesterday from his home. Survived by his parents and a brother. Burial held at St James cemetery.
We express gratitude to the Rev. V. Kovalesky pallbearers and undertaker E. A. Finn for satisfactory services in the death of Joseph Koszta. Signed by Mrs. Joseph Koszta and Y. Lustgarten.
Henry Wisi of Henry Street South Amboy was found guilty of petty larceny and fined £17 with £2.60 court costs after arraignment before Judge Berlard in police court last Friday.
A formal discussion led by Principal Osa glish at School No 2 concludes the session as it closes.
A fragmentary quote attributes a remark to Dalsartean Grace about avoiding a tractor and references a life magazine line about slow motion movie imagery. The readable text focuses on a casual exchange rather than a formal event. No clear date or location is provided.
Woodbridge Township Middlesex County New Jersey invites sealed proposals for sanitary sewer construction on Commercial Avenue and Meinger Street in Woodbridge. Bids due 230 PM June 11 1928. Plans by George R Merrill may be inspected at the Municipal Building. Ten dollar plans deposit refundable on return. Bid must include 10 percent bid bond minimum $500 and surety certificate. Township reserves right to reject any bids. B. I. Dunigan Township Clerk. Dated June 1 1928.
The Township Committee of Woodbridge Township Middlesex County New Jersey invites sealed proposals for a .24 mile 8 inch vitrified sewer and 5 manholes on Madison Avenue Avenel. Bids due 3:30 PM June 11 1928 at Memorial Municipal Building. Plans and specs cost 10 to be refunded if plans returned. Bid security 10 percent min 3500, bond by surety.
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