Protective devices used in construction of Woodbridge National Bank
Readable text describes a highly fortified new bank building for Woodbridge National Bank. It details a massive eight by eight by sixteen foot vault with thick steel, burn resistant layers, and anti dynamite protection. Mosler Safe Company to furnish the vault door with multiple steel plates and protective layers. Alarm systems and daylight hold up features are outlined along with contractors and suppliers involved in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge National Bank
Mosler Safe Company
Hamilton
Ohio
Cirauit
Michael Relaz
Wilseph Ulassey
Ag-Foreman
Naci and
Rodner
Federal Terra Cottas Company
Woodbridge
Pensacola
Florida
Perth Ambo Construction Company
Black c and Boyd
New Yorks
Wife Who Left Sparks Divorce Case in Woodbridge
Mrs Grace Ferraro of Woodbridge left her husband James Ferraro and four children for two years and faced arrest for disorderly conduct after a dispute over money. The couple’s fight centers on divorce grounds and custody, with Ferraro denying fault and seeking reconciliation for the sake of the children. Ferraro returned claiming no legal grounds for divorce and a platonic relationship with a man named Dato. The case remains pending as authorities hear both sides.
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Grace Ferrara
Woodbridge
James Ferrara
Bho
Ferraro
Dato
Pennsylvania
Mia
Wes
Town township to heat schools with 1000 tons coal next winter
A notice from the Board of Education says the township will use about 1000 tons of anthracite coal to heat thirteen schools next winter. The estimated cost is around 13000 dollars. Each of the average households could heat roughly seven tons, enough to warm 143 homes for a season.
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Board of Education
Miss Margaret Burke Dies in Perth Amboy
Miss Margaret Burke thirty four years old daughter of the late and Elizabeth Burke and sister of Mrs William Algair of Woodbridge and several Burke siblings died last Wednesday at 739 Parker Street Perth Amboy She was a niece of Police Chief Patrick J Burke and Thomas F Burke The funeral held at her late residence proceeded to a requiem high mass at St Marys Church and interment followed at St Marys Cemetery
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Margaret Burke
Ite
Patrick J. Burke
Tohmas F. Burke
St. Mary's Church
Mary’s Cemetery
Upbalds Family Tradition Honors Rutgers Graduate
Philip M. B. Boocock of Buffalo New York has been voted a special prize by Rutgers University for his family’s long tradition. He will be honored at a Claes Day ceremony in Newark as a standout graduate with a Phi Beta Kappa key. The event marks the 4th or 5th generation connection to Rutgers.
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Buffalo
Mrs. B. B. Walling Undergoes Serious Brain Tumor Surgery
Mrs. Benjamin B. Walling, wife of a Board of Education member, underwent a critical brain tumor operation in New York City. The procedure began about 10:00 a.m. and ended around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday. Friends and family hope for a rapid recovery and full restoration of health.
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Benjamin B. Walling
Board of Education
New York City
Walling
Golock
Sqwaren Man Dies of Burns After Perth Amboy Incident
Andrew Durkota twenty five of Sewaren dies at Perth Amboy City Hospital from burns to left leg and back suffered while working on a pole on Grant Street near Gordon Street He was an employee of Public Service Electric Company Funeral services set for 9 am tomorrow from his home with rites at St Johns Church and burial in Bidona Cemetery He is survived by a father and three sisters Tessie Mrs Mary Surick and Mrs Anna Karabinchack.
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Perth Amboy
Andrew Durkota
Sewarén
Nga
City
Bidona
E de Dls
Smasher
Tessie
Mary Surick
Anna Karabinchack
Avenel Fire Board Awards Insurance To Local Agents
Fire Commissioners of the Fifth District in Avenel spent about two hours approving insurance, finally awarding it to two local agents Henry Madea and Harry Abramé. The board also weighed purchasing two lots on Avenue street for a new firehouse amid ongoing discussion.
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Avenel
Duainaan
Shadal
Kramer
Henry
Madea
Harry Abramé
Huge New York Telephone Co. Buys Big Bit of Traffic
The New York Telephone Company reports 1925 daily traffic averaged over 11 400 000 calls, with volume rising beyond former records. President McCulloch says service speed and coverage improved, while efforts continue to reduce losses from human and mechanical delays and to lower fault rates.
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N. Y. Tel. Go
Trafic
McCulloch
Fords Rod and Gun Club Aims for New Home
Plans progress for a new club home to serve 126 members expected to double. The clubhouse and grounds will be built on the Hynigen estate on West Main Street with trap shooting and rifle ranges. A pond will be stocked with bass pickerel and other fish as part of the grounds.
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Fords Rod and Gun Club
Gold Star Mother Follows Hero Son
Mrs. Julia Marty aged fifty five of 178 Main Street died Sunday after a brief illness at the hospital. She is survived by her husband Fred and son Charles who was killed in action in France during World War I. Funeral services were held at 9:20 from her home and 10:00 at the Hungarian Catholic church with interment in the Presbyterian cemetery.
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Julia Marty
Main Street
Marty
Fred
Charles
France
Presbyterian Cemetery
Dance Tonight to Raise Funds for Woodbridge High School
The Woodbridge High School hosts a dance tonight in the gym with music by the Night Owl Club orchestra. Proceeds go to the high school. the Senior class chair leads a committee including Mlaateneviave Ryan and helpers Dorothy Foubhatte Pearl Filer Elisabeth Ryan Kenneth Canfield Thomas Desmond and Stanley Keldgen.
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Woodbridge High School
Night Owl
Glass
Mlaateneviave Ryan
Ehalty Man
Dorothy Foubhatte
Pearl Filer
Elisabeth Ryan
Kenneth Canfield
Thomas Desmond
Stanley Keldgen
Middlesex County Record Verdict Tops $35 000
The $35 000 verdict awarded to Julia Alexander of Raritan Township in New Brunswick set a county record, with City Attorney Wilents credited for the victory. The case cites the Public Service Corp and Mattencc bag line against the city attorney, stemming from a September 1996 trolley accident on New Brunswick Avenue in Fords.
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Julia Alexander
Raritan Township
New Brunswick
David T. Witents
Pete
Alexander Tier
Public Servi Corporation
Mattencc
Olty Aptorney Wilenis
Wan Aipydk
Speeders Pay Heavy Fines in Woodbridge Township
Henry Axel of 986 New Brunswick Avenue and Michael Postoleses of Trenton paid $25 and costs after being found guilty of speeding before Recorder Ashley. Judge Ashley admonished the defendants and warned all drivers that no leniency will be shown to violators of the AW.
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Woodbridge Township
Henry Axel
New Brunswick Avenue
Michael Postoleses
Trenton
Ashley
Woodmen's Circle Card Party Supports Pine Grove
Woodmen's Circle No 26 held a benefit card party last Wednesday at Mrs Mary Klefi's home in Albert Street Pine Grove. Whist and fronton were played with numerous prizes awarded including handmade centerpieces aprons towels and household items. Refreshments were served.
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Pine Grove
Woodmen's Circle
Mary Klefi
Albert Street
Pinéehle
Auebre
Whist
Polzen
Npladene
J. W. Boos
George Klein
J. Hohler
Fred Zahrer
Claudery
Thom Jackson
Quiak Coupland
Jane Kelly
Margaret Bergen
P. Campton
Helen Eigin
Irene Somers
Seater
Witting
Agnes
Allman
Geret Romond
Nally
Michael Conde
Seart
J Larch
M. de Joy
Beckman
Harvey
Hamond
Helen Mp
Dohrer
Victor Murdock
L. Campion
Legion Honors Hero Dead in Decoration Day Tribute
Fragmentary text notes a Decoration Day tribute honoring local men who died for country. Mentions Capt. Barkey and Woodbridgs 44 Presbyterian and a formal observance at an unspecified location.
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Woodbridgs
Presbyterian
Perublad
Barkey
Somerville Honors Father Ryan at Twenty-Fifth Priesthood Year
Somerville residents and Woodbridge relatives gathered at the Lattingerack Hotel for a banquest honoring Father Richard T. Ryan on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his priesthood. Speakers praised his community work, with the ceremony featuring presentations and a high mass attested by many from Catholic and Protestant groups.
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Woodbridge
Looks Like Winner Layden in Woodbridge Freeholder Fight
Thotine Layden, a Democratic candidate, appeared poised for the nomination and expected November election victory. Layden’s integrity and general popularity in Woodbridge Township suggested a solid vote as results showed a small margin in the preliminary race.
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Thotine Layden
Demorratio Nomineto
Layden
Woodbridge
Grausam Association Plans Big Field Bake
The Grausam Association, led by Harold Peck, invites new members to a bake and gathering to boost Jacob Grausam for re election in First Ward. A campaign kickoff will organize volunteers and fund raising as supporters vow integrity and reliability in public service.
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Grausam Association
Jake Givousam Association
Atte
Jacob Grauaam
Firat
Harold Peck
Polis
Avenel Street Paving Debate Sets Special Meeting
Avenel Street paving plans trigger a special meeting of the Av enell Men's Community Club Tuesday evening June 5th at the club house. Residents will hear both sides on sidewalk installation amid cost and assessment concerns.
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Avenel
Community Club
Avenel Street
Avenell Men's Community Club
Avenel School
St. George's Avenue
Grausam
Avenelites
Military Honors at Funeral of Avenel
Funeral services for Frank J. Emmerich were held at his sister’s home in Avenel and at the Episcopal church in Woodbridge. Burial followed at Lutheran Cemetery in Brooklyn with a Fort Totten guard, three rifle volleys, and taps. Emmerich served in both army and navy and died after five years at Fort Lyon, Colorado. The American Legion ritual was led by Woodbridge Post No. 87.
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Frank J. Emmerich
Mra. O. M. Layee
George Street
Avenel
J. B. Myers
Episcopal Church
Woodbridge
Lutheran
Brooklyn
Kiva
Albert Emmerich
Large
Marie Emmerich
New York City
Frederick
Jersey City
Emmerich
Lyona
Colorado
Fort Totten
Lutheran’ Cemetery
Eiirich
Fort Lyon
American Legion
Woodbridge Post
No. 87
Willie Ja M. Treen
Barron L. McNulty
Toolan Speaks to Avenel Men About Law Enforcement
Avenel Men’s Community Club hosted Hon. John Toolan Middlesex County prosecutor who outlined police cooperation, evidence gathering and prosecution challenges. He reviewed notable cases and answered member questions before the group, with plans for a future talk by B. F. Battin of the National Sty Company.
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John
Toolan
Middlesex
Avenel Men's Community Club
Allpres
Eeba
Toplan
Top
Man Hit by Stolen Auto Recovering in Perth Amboy Hospital
Stephen Deak of 289 Main Street Woodbridge was hit by a stolen car on Monday on Grove Street. The vehicle with license K 14436, owned by J J Dunn Woodbridge, sped away after the collision and the injured man, initially in critical condition, was later reported out of danger at Perth Amboy Hospital.
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Stephen Deak
Main Street
Woodbridge
Perth Amboy
Deak
Grove Street
Drd. J. Colline
Boehm Receives Masters Art Degree at Columbia
Charles Boehm popular high school teacher received the Master of Arts degree from Columbia University last Friday evening in the institution’s main hall. He is noted for guiding the county championship baseball team and will continue teaching at his local school.
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Charles Boehm
Covching
Columbia University
Boate Yindied
Iin
Carder
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Algair
Perth _Amboy
Upbalds
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Sqwaren
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Avenel. Fire Board
N. Y. Telephone CO
Gibraltar
A. Stanley Miller
New York
Federal Terra Co
Legion
Somerville
Father Ryan
Ectynoe
Richard T. Ryan
Cizens
Samerville
Spariah
N. J
Patrick
Catherine Ryan
Ig Beton
Fall’ College
St. Mary's Seminary
Baltimore
Peter F. Daly
J. J. Owens
Plainfield
Union County Bar Association
Seton Hall College
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Sapierville Birks
Eixty
Mr. Ryan
Church of the Immaculate
Somerville County Club
Father
Ryan
Lawrence
Joseph
James Ryan
James Delton
James Dalton
Margaret
Helen
Anna Dalton
R. P. Grace
Catherine
Julia
Anne Grace
Patrick Ryan
Donald Lusardi
Margaret Shey
Donald
Josephine
Frances G Capeel
Johan
Torpsy l
Mr. Torpey
Martin A. V. D. Bogaard
Weis
Ion
Eya
Avenel Men
Boehm
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