Flag Day and the History of Old Glory
June 14 is Flag Day marking Old Glory as the nation’s emblem. The banner, 23 years older than Britain’s flag and 17 years older than France’s tri color, dates back to 1777 when Congress created the thirteen stripes and stars.
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Great Britain
France
Italy
England
Continental Congress
George Washington
Washington
Congress
United States
John Paul Jones
Nantes
Tripoli
Mexico
Manila
Porto Rico
Cuba
Arctic
Antarctic
Speedway to Reopen at Woodbridge After Safety Upgrades
Woodbridge Speedway resumes racing after five weeks with AAA sanctioned safety upgrades. Notables include Bob Sall, Rick Decker, Lew Smith, Harry Grant, and George Haagland among a large list of entrants from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Authorities say track improvements and guard rails enhance spectator and driver safety while permitting a return to speed at New Jersey’s noted speed venue. Barron Levi to the assessment Board. George Fox Jr. appointed constable.
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Bob Sall
Woodbridge
Speedway
Rick Decker
Miller
Lew Smith
Langhorne
Harry Grant
George Haagland
Philadelphia
Jon de Antoni
George Wipgerder
Brooklyn
Ridgewood
N. J
Bill Denver
Audubon
Bill Buechler
Perth Amboy
Lloyd Broshart Dunellen
Hermann
Lawshe
Flemington, N
Beats
Nobscot
Eddington
Joan Moretti
Atlantic City
Otto Burdick
Oneida
MooXj
O'Connor
Hillside
Speed Wright
Harrisburg
Bill van Loan
River Edge
Billy Winn
Atlanta
Harry Unger
Pittsburgh
Frank Ross
Trenton
Staten Island
Ralph A. Hankinson
Woodbridge Speedway
Hthe
American Automobile Association
New Jersey
Barron Levi
George" Fox, Jr
Avegel
Zoning Ordinance Passes in Amboy Ave Residential Block
The committee unanimously approves a zoning ordinance classifying Green Street Amboy Avenue corner as residential amid debate over frontage and business zoning. A public utility charge dispute with Middlesex Water Company is deferred for next meeting. Volunteer fire company homecoming dates approved. Building permits for 15 000 dollars noted and speedway track report discussed.
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Green St.Amboy Ave
J. H. Concannon
Atibe
Amboy Avenue
James P. Gerity
Joseph L. Gill
Camp Fission
Publi Utility Commission
Middlesex Water Company
Mr. Gill
Anthony Aquila
Public Utility Board
Aquila
Letle
Lin Volunteer Fire Company
Kayser
Douglas M. Hj
William A. Ryan
Sheriff’s Sale in Chancery for New Jersey Property
Legal advertisement for a sheriff sale in chancery of a mortgaged premises in Middlesex County New Jersey. Defendants unnamed, sale date Wednesday July 8 at 1 pm at the sheriff’s office in New Brunswick. Property description includes a lot on Second Street and Williams Street with estimated value around $5,660. Solicitors listed as Bernard M. Gannon and A J. & J. S. Wight.
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NEW Jerse
Josep McEven
Plainam
Bert Alas Lak
Barbala T
Ris Wits Tis
Fa For
Abont
Sheipte
New Bruneu
Parce
Larly
Williams
Second St
Second Street
Bernard M. Gannon
A.J
J. S. Wight
Bel
Chancery
New Jers
Made to Order Ursula Parrott visits Hollywood to write original
Noted romance novelist Ursula Parrott arrives in Hollywood to craft an original script for Gloria Swanson. Parrott, author of The Bivorecee and Strangers May Kiss, will collaborate on a new project in the studio town.
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Ursula Parrott
Hollywdood
Gloria Swanson
Mad Mollie Carol Lombard and Sally Eilers
Sally Eilers began in comedies after Carol Lombard advised her. She got her break with Mack Sennett, refused pants in a film, became a Wampas baby star, and will soon be leading lady opposite Spencer Tracy in Marjorie White. El Brendel dislikes parting with shoes and is a poor mixer but has many friends.
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Carol Lombard
Sally Eilers
Sally
Carol
Mack Sennett
Wampas
Spencer Tracy
Marjorie White
el Brendel
Ran-Sen
Ard
Perth Amboy Woodbridge Seek Hearing on Highway Route
Citizens and business interests of Woodbridge and Perth Amboy demand a hearing from the Edison Highway Commission. They argue the merit and practicability of the proposed route should be established and await a reply or face further action. Henry M. Sper, secretary of the Edison Highway Commission, signs the letter.
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State Highway Commission
Woodbridge
Perth Amboy
State ‘Highway Commission
Edison Highway Commissian
Henry M. Sper
Edison Highway Commission
Madison Avenue
Peri Amboy
Friend's Mortgage Promise Ends In Legal Clash
Jiggs sues friend Simpkins after Simpkins sells a mortgage at face value while promising a discount if Jiggs could find someone to take it up. Court rules there was no binding contract as the acceptance was not definite or unambiguous, keeping Simpkins free of liability. Also includes a sheriff sale in chancery notice for properties in New Jersey with sale date and parcel details.
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Jiggs
Simpkins
Simpking
Jigs
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Woodbridge Leader
Main St
Robert T. Walsh
Lawrence F. Campion
Woodbridge, N. J
Alice
Huff
Central Press Hollywood
George Fitzmaurice
Ronald Colman
Legal Advertisement
Ask Highway Action
Ben Ripate
Weih
Middlesex
Sts
Trieste
Enti Iselin
Secyr, Woods
Midver County
New
Radio , Inc
New York City
Made & Fox
Smith Street
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