Loot Found In Home Ties Manaker To Schoolhouse Robberies
Benjamin Manaker a 41 year old guard at the New Jersey State Reformatory was held on $3000 bond after a Colonia school pupil reported seeing goods taken in recent heists. Police found varied stolen items from Iselin Colonia and Avenel including silverware lamps furniture a radio a phono and other household goods. Charges include breaking and entering and larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Manaker
Avenel
New Jersey State Reformatory
Manaker
Colonia
George Balint
James Walsh
Iselin
Colonia School
Legion Carnival Preparations Advance in Woodbridge
The Paris Convention Committee of Woodbridge Post No.7 and the American Legion plan a June 16 to 18 carnival on No.1 School grounds opposite the fire house. New attractions include a Lost Letter Contest with prizes such as a dinner set and silver pieces. Donations come from Hampton Cutter, S. B. Brewster, E. W. Christie, Euclide Lodge No. 153 K of P, and Robert L. Sattler. Sergeant Philip Dunphy has been ill. Walter Peterson has returned to work at Perth Amboy dry docks.
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Paris Convention Committee
Woodbridge
American Legion
School Street
New York Kandy
Main Street
Hampton Cutter
S. B. Brewster
E. W. Christie
Euclide Lodge
K. of Po
Robert L. Sattler
Fire Destroys Second Floor Of Fulton Street Home
Fire gutted the second floor of a two family house at 115 Fulton Street on Wednesday morning, likely from spontaneous combustion. Damage is about 1000 dollars. firemen confined damage to the second story while water and smoke damaged first floor furnishings. Families of Charles Mathis and Casper Harris will stay with neighbors during repairs.
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Fulton Street
Charles Mathis
School Street
Casper Harris
Woodbridge Nine Gears for Three Games in Week
The Woodbridge high school baseball nine heads to Boonton tomorrow for a matinée with Boonton high. Darby Toth will start on the mound as Woodbridge seeks revenge after recent losses. Next week ties Rahway Linden and Leonardo as key battles loom amid strong fan support.
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High School Nine
Woodbridge High School
Boonton
Werlock
Warriors
Darby” Toth
Woodbridge
Rahway
Linden High
Leonardo
Freehold
Leonardo High School
Linden
Long Branch High School
Long Branch
Darby
Toth
Knights of Columbus Banquet Set for June 21
Middlesex Council 857 Knights of Columbus Woodbridge will hold its annual banquet at the Cross Keyes Inn Rahway on Tuesday evening June 21. Grand Knight Joseph Grace reports top speakers are being secured and that the menu will be par excellence. About 190 local Knights are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Council
Knights of Columbus
Woodbridge
Cross Keyes Inn
Rahway
Joseph Grace
Butter Brand Praised By Mrs Ross In Testimonial
Mrs Ross shares that friends urged her to try Blue Ribbon Butter and her family immediately noticed a rich creamy difference. She urges readers to try Blue Ribbon Butter and mentions local dealers can obtain it.
Monument Unveiled Honoring Revolution War Patriots in Woodbridge
A boulder memorial to Revolutionary War heroes was unveiled in the triangle near the White Church on Memorial Day by Janet Gage Chapter D A R. Thirteen daughters of members uncovered the stone and Mrs. Frank R. Valentine presented it to the community. Mayor William A. Ryan accepted on behalf of the township as Rev J B Myers and Mrs. William A. Becker offered remarks praising the D A R and Patriots past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Church
Janet Gage
Frank R. Valentine
William A. Ryan
Messrs. Potter
Randolph Levi
Paulson
J. B. Myers
Trinity Episcopal Church
Charles R. Banks
New Jersey
William A. Becker
D. A.R
San Juan Hill
Ryan
Daughters of the Revolution
Woodbridge
United States
Fredom
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Four Fingers Chopped Off In Laundry Machine Accident
Edward Bernstein of Coley Street lost four fingers on his right hand when a machine cover fell while he tried to adjust equipment at Woodbridge Laundry on Pearl Street. A belt had earlier detached and knocked off another worker. Bernstein was rushed to Rahway Hospital by manager Harold Vogel for treatment.
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Edward Bernstein
Coley Street
Woodbridge
Pearl Street
Bernstein
Manaager Harold Vogel
Rahway Hospital
Securities Worth $5,000 Found in Port Reading
Bonds stocks and other papers valued at $5,000 belonging to residents of Orange New Jersey were picked up in Port Reading Wednesday night by Patrolman Joseph Mokfinsky. The bundle tied with an elastic band likely fell from a passing car and owners were notified by Orange police.
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Orange
N. J
Port Reading
Joseph Mokfinsky
Avenel Firemen Plan Carnival and Pageant Night
Avenel Volunteer Firemen announce their annual carnival at the fire house grounds on July 28 29 and 30. A popularity contest will name the three most popular girls with prizes. On July 30 Firemen's Night a silver laying cup will go to the best represented fire company and neighbors are invited.
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Avenel
Annual Statement of Woodbridge Fire Dept
The Woodbridge Fire Department No. 1 reports expenses from February 26 to March 45 totaling 23400.90 dollars. E M Sattler serves as secretary and treasurer and presents an itemized balance and income including Liberty Loan Bond interest and bond sales.
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Woodbridge Fire Department
E. M. Sattler
Ceu
Exempt Firemen hold first annual dance in Avenel
The Exempt Firemen's Association of Avenel held its inaugural dance at the Avenel fire house on Saturday night. Proceeds benefited the sick and benefit fund. Sonny Veesey led the Night Owl Club orchestra with Hello, Blue Bird. Committee members included Jacob Winquist chair, Fred Cigature, Henry Lasky, John Lukaich, John Zomborg, John Ben yer, Joe Utassy and Herman Wukitch.
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Exempt Firemen's Association of
Avenel
Sonny
Veesey
Night Owl Club
Fred Cigature
Jacob Winquist
Henry Lasky
John Lukaich
John Zomborg
John Benyer
Joe Utassy
Herman Wukitch
Plan for Baby Parade and Field Day on Main Street
Woodbridge businessmen plan a gala Men's Brotherhood event on Main Street and Rahway Avenue with a baby parade and field day. Prizes from local merchants, five divisions in the parade, multiple field day races, a baseball game finale, and refreshments on the field.
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Woodbridge
Men's Brotherhood
Main Street
Rahway Avenue
Businessmen’s Association
A. Bowers
J. Short
H. Brown
W. Warr
A. Randolph
J. Fijer
E. Johnson
L. Johnson
F. Warden
J. Kreger
G. Rankin
W. Rowe
I. Reimers
J. Richards
W. Leeson
D. Manson, Sr
B. Walling
C. Kuhlman
C. Brennan
B. Brewster
J. Coupland
C. Thompson
J. St
Rotary Club
Irving Reimers
Llyod Johnson
H. Brennan
Building Boom Continues With May Permits
Building permits estimated at 83 300 were issued in May by Building Inspector Fred Kayser. Forty one permits were issued, with 203 in fees, up nearly 12 000 from last year and above April’s total. William Algaier of 37 Freeman Street completed a semi bungalow on Woodbridge avenue, Sewaren, adding to several new homes he has built in Woodbridge over the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kayser
William Algaier
Freeman Street
Woodbridge Avenue
Sewaren
Allgaier
Woodbridge
Boy Twelve Steals 118 Dollars Runs Away With Friends
A twelve year old boy was arraigned before Recorder Vogel for taking 113 from his mother and was sent to Juvenile Court. He was found in Plainfield with two peers, carrying 86 of the stolen money. The trio admitted buying candy ice cream peanuts and cakes and attending several movies. Police say they were buying tickets for Philadelphia.
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Vogel
Plainfield
Philadelphia
Woodbridge Tennis Team Impresses in County Race
The Woodbridge High School tennis squad under Coach J A Battis beat St Peter’s Lyceum 8 2 in New Brunswick led by Martin Koyen and Powers with tight doubles wins. A later draw with Roselle Park kept their title hopes alive as townsfolk praised the team at a Perth Amboy banquet honoring retiring Fire Chief James A Kelly.
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Woodbridge
Middlesex County
J. A. Battis
Barron Avenue
Tildens
New Brunswick
St. Peter’s Lyceum
Martin
Koyen
Horan
Powers
St. Peter's
Lyceum
New Brunswick High School
Roselle Park
Roselle Park High School
Worinoco Park
Elizabeth
Carpenter
Edgar
Nichols
Palmage
Perth Amboy
James A. Kelly
Kelly
Bert Hunt
John Hunt
William Donovan
Rex Mundy
Joseph Farara
al Thompson
Bill Gilham
James Zehrer
Vincent Coaver
Memorial Day Remembrance in Woodbridge Honors Soldiers
Memorial Day observances in Woodbridge featured a parade from the firehouse to the Presbyterian cemetery. A boulder monument to Revolutionary War soldiers was unveiled by Janet Gage and accepted by Mayor William A. Ryan. Veterans Captain John Lewis and John Greene were honored, with remarks by Congressman Hoffman and other officials.
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Woodbridge
A. Para
Presbyterian
Janet Gage
Frank Valentine
Mayo William A. Ryan
Prince Streets
Presbyterian Cemetery
John Lewis
John Greene
Avenel
School Street
Fred Larson
Jed
John “Ley
Demarest
M Williams
Americ
Leziop
Perenne
Goodwill Band
Nicky Morrissey
Fir
Green
Ant Boy
Main Street
Upper Main
King George’s Road
Lower Main
Rahway Avenue
Harold G. Hoffmaney
Boylan
Fitzgerald
G. R
Wiliams
Leox McElroy
American Legion
Neuss
Hoffman
Spe
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Scheel
Boy
Legion
Dunphy Hi
Philip Dunphy
Dunphy
Walter Peterson
Perth Amboy Dry Docks
Fulton ST
F. R. Valentine
Boulder
Mokfinsky
Woodbridge Fire Dept
Linctinblideneestee
New York Telephone Co
Middlesex Water Co. Ars
P. &. Electric Co
Gas Light Cos
Western Union Tel
Mawbey
Allen Weygand
Allan Thergesen
Elmer J. Vescey
High Bridge
Harry Jackson, Sr
Ray Stricker
Donald Noe
Val Brown
Jack Edgar
Harry Jackson Jr
Paul Strother
Selden Hoagland
Elmer Osborne
Newark
Ebs
Sally
Wes,sunepe
Men’s Brotherhood
Jolly Rogers
Jolly Rogers Club
Manasquan
Chums
Elinor Loser
Fords
Bab
Loser
James Archibald
Spencer Rankin
William
Harry Meyer
Archibald
Grace Huber
Leila Archibald
Frances Cooper
Hannah
Stacia Zytka
Carter Brooks
Thomas Brennan
Jane Raleigh
LaVerne Hamilton
Eddie Perkins
Richard Dube
Clinton Beresford
Joseph Rusynak
Guy Gr
Hoffman Deliers
Cemeter
Vetera
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