Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Seek Hearing on Edison Parkway Route
A joint letter from Perth Amboy Mayor and Woodbridge Mayor concerns the State Highway Commission about Route S-4 Edison Parkway. They report repeated requests for a hearing have gone unanswered and urge clearer information and official action to address taxpayers in the two municipalities. Continued on Page Two.
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State Highway Commission
Ryan
Woodbridge
Dorsey
Perth Amboy
Abraham Jehin
State House
Trenton
N. J
Joseph F. Deegan
Bernard W. Vogel
Edigon Commission
Highway Commission
Edison Commission
Inter Office
Laymen's Retreat Club View Meeting Schedule
The Laymen's Retreat Club of Woodbridge Council Knights of Columbus will meet Tuesday June 16 at 8 oclock at the Columbian Club. Hon John J Rafferty of New Brunswick will speak. Last year about thirty local men attended the retreat. this year attendance is expected to rise with refreshments served after.
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Woodbridge
Knights of Calumbus
Columbian Club
Knight of Columbua
John J. Rafferty
New Brunswick
West End
Mystery Blast Destroys Sewaren Bungalow Owner Missing
A six room bungalow on Pleasant avenue Sewaren owned by Ignats Radich was gutted by an explosion and fire shortly after 1 am in heavy rain. Neighbors heard a loud blast and saw flames rise from the cellar as firefighters battled for three hours. Fifteen empty five gallon cans were found in the cellar. Ignatz and John Radich were absent and unaccounted for.
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Ignats Radich
Pleasant Avenue
Sewaren
Andrew Simonsen
William Romond
Ignatz
John Radich
Knights of Columbus Entertained by New Brunswick Members
Knights of Columbus members enjoyed a social evening at Columbian Club rooms with a Comedy Team from New Brunswick Council, Edward Snedeker and John Casey, entertaining over fifty attendees. Andrew Desmond urged Retreat Club interest for the June 16 meeting with guest speaker John J. to speak, and officers for Council No. 857 were to be elected at the June 23 meeting, Grand Knight O'Brien presiding.
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Knights of Columbus
Columbian Club
New Brunswick Council
Edward Snedeker
John Casey
Andrew Desmond
John J. A
Knight O'Brien
Benevolent Beeneetit Card Party Hosted by Foresters Lodge
A benefit card party by the Companions of the Foresters Lodge No 1404 at Mrs Mary Klein’s Matin Street home. Monday evening June 15 with games and novelty prizes, door prize, and nonplayer specialty prizes. Events start promptly at 8 15 PM.
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Forresters
Mary. Klein
Matin Street
Caroline Peterson Hosts Sidest Social for 16th Birthday
Mrs. Caroline Peterson of Ridgedale Avenue entertained friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of her sixteenth birthday at a social gathering.
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Caroline Peterson
Ridgedale Avenue
Gold storage for furs at Woodbridge Fur Shop
In time to store your furs, Woodbridge Fur Shop offers moth, fire, and theft protection with special rates. Loula Toke invites customers to 622 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge. contact Tel 0770 for details.
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Loula Toke
Woodbridge
Intersection Crash Injures Five in Spa Spring
Five people were injured when a head on collision at the Cleveland and Amboy avenues intersection in Spa Spring involved a car driven by William Kopf of Elizabeth and another driven by Frank Vincze of Rahway. Injuries ranged from minor to a deep scalp laceration. All victims were treated at Perth Amboy General Hospital. Investigator Andrew Simonsen cites southbound Vincze car and northbound Kopf vehicle.
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William Kopf
Penningaston Street
Elizabeth
Frank Vineze
Monroe Street
Rahway
Cleveland
Amboy Avenues
Spa Spring
Julia Kopf
Julia Nicholas
Wedgewood Avenue
Woodbridge
Vincze
Kopf
Nicholas
Elizabeth Smanko
Ridgedale Avenue
Julia Vincze
Rose Vincse
Perth Amboy General Hospital
Andrew Simonsen
Vineze
Amboy Avenue
Cleveland Avenue
St James P T A Installs Newly Elected Officers
At the final meeting of the season the St James P T A installed new officers and hosted an eighth grade party. Retiring president Mrs John F Ryan conducted the installation with officers named including president Mrs John Quirk first vice president Mrs John F Ryan second vice president Mrs R P Grace third vice president Mrs D J Dunigan and others. Ann urel reports were given by Mrs Ryan and the eighth grade performed a song with Ruth Baumlin at the piano. Continued on Page 11.
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St. James’ Parent-Teachers Association
John F. Ryan
John Quirks
R. P. Grace
D J. Dunigan
R. L. Johnson
Albert Jjacobson
Elyeandr Moll
H. St. Cla Lavin
Arthur East
Dunigan
Barron Levi
Margaret Bergen
Thomas Gerity
Ryan
J. J. Dunne
Association
Rosary Society Plans Summer Card Parties at St James
The Rosary Society of St James Church schedules three summer card parties on June 30, July 20, and August 17 at the church hall. Proceeds benefit church activities and parish programs.
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The
Rosary Society of
Store Your Furs at Cold Storage Protects Them
Plainspoken ad copy notes a fur storage service at a Woodbridge shop located at B22 Amboy Ave. with telephone contact 8-0770. The fragment emphasizes protection and seasonal storage options for furs.
Brick throwers rattle Main Street neighbors at early dawn
Neighbors on Main Street and Oak Avenue awoke after a loud crash to find the glass front of Michael Melinechook’s store shattered on both sides with a center door glass broken. Police say three men likely threw stones simultaneously. Louis White of Main Street was detained on suspicion after investigators found heavy missiles. The hearing is set for Friday evening. The township also set a zoning ordinance after Monday’s meeting, facing objections from Amboy Avenue and Edgar Hill interests.
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Main Street
Oak Avenue
Michael Melinechook
Melinchook
Neige
Andrew Simonsen
Louis White
Amboy Avenue
Edgar Hill
Green Street
Andrew J. Wight
Perth Amboy
Frank Valentine
Hoffman
Harmonia of
Elizabeth
Thomas Hagerty
New Brunswick
Decker Interesta
Speedway Set For Fifty Mile Test As Woodbridge Reopens
Woodbridge track returns to action Sunday with a fifty mile speed test opening a three race June series. About 40 entries include Hermann Bchurch Gordy Condon Larry Beala Bob Sall Lew Smith and Rick Decker. Time trials at 1 PM racing at 3 PM feature 26 miles with 5 and 10 mile events.
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Woodbridge
Jersey Bowl
Hermann Bchurch
Gordy Condon
Larry Beala
Bob Sall
Lew Smith
Rick Decker
Church
California Star
Indianapolis
Altoona
Knights of Columbus Retreat Club Meeting Notice
Knights of Columbus Retreat Club will meet Tuesday evening June 16 at 8 o clock at the Columbian Club.
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Ask
John
Edison Memorial Road
Laymen's Retreat Club
Hivan
Evergneens
Manalapan
St. James P.T. A
John McQuirk
J. Blake
Kodaks
Pfieme
Green St.Amboy Ave
Condon
Altoona Speedway
Secon
Freddie Frame
Bill Albertson
Sam Greco
Hughesville
Larry Beals
Larry
Duesenberg
Bernie Katz
Hardiman
Ed L. Hardiman
Seaman’s
Gar
Redyey
Axenya
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