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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
4
Republication of news and editorial matter in these columns is permitted provided credit is given to The Woodbridge Leader Woodbridge New Jersey Friday Afternoon June 8 1928
Township tax bills show a notable reduction from last year as officials credit controlled spending and a debt burden inherited from prior administration. Community leaders praise the gradual tax cuts while continuing Park System improvements and municipal reforms, signaling a turning point toward greater fiscal stability and public confidence.
Charles B. Driscoll discusses Asa Johnsons book The Best Books of Our Time and critic endorsements. He notes many strong authors like Galsworthy Kipling and Wharton are listed while others such as Aldous Huxley are omitted, offering a skeptical view of the selection.
A Commerce Department summary of New Jersey finances for the year ending June 20, 1927 shows net debt at 17.03 per capita based on 3,715,060 people. Revenues totaled 76,045,226 with expenditures of 71,090,184 including highway costs and public service outlays. Property taxes dominated receipts at 65.4 percent, while debt and valuations rose alongside highway bond issues and statewide payments.
Old timer notes that late season winds and high streams hinder Ike Walton followers while South Jersey waters near Mullica and Works rivers promise big pike and pickerel. Larry Ryan shares secrets on trolling squid 150 feet offshore to haul record bonito, weakfish, seabass, tuna, and bluefish.
A Boston Transcript quip notes a contrast in biblical figures David and Job. McCann ironizes the traits: Dave is a manly boy while Job is a boily man, offering a tongue in cheek take on Old Testament characters.
The poem speaks on youth’s romantic folly and the hazards of love. It warns against self- proof and urges restraint as passion clashes with experience. A prophetic voice cautions youths that love fades and brings woe, urging measured judgment.
A colored preacher in the South describes molten iron bleeding from a furnace to illustrate hell. He says the same substance is used for ice cream in the place he refers to, prompting a sharp, surreal warning to his congregation.
Monthly financial brief for Woodbridge Township shows to date balances ending May 30 1928. It lists available appropriations and remaining funds across various accounts and departments. An itemized balance report records the total funds carried forward and current totals by line item.
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