Woodbridge Mayor to attend Democratic National Convention
Mayor Sam A. Ryan of Woodbridge Township will travel to Houston Texas on June 23 to participate in the Democratic National Convention proceedings. He is accompanied by Committeeman Jacob Grausam with Acting Mayor Joseph Gill replacing Mr Ryan during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
A. Ryan
Woodbridge Township
Houston
Texas
Jacob Grausam
First Ward
Joseph Gill
Ryan
Eighth Grade Recital At Ford School Delights Audience
Pupils at Ford School perform in a grade eight recital featuring solos duets and group pieces. Students like Sophie Jackson Ethel Slig Frances Dnia and Albert Hawkins display vocal and instrumental talents in a concert highlighting melodies such as Yorna Terdin and By the Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyeltin
Grady
Joseph Doketeke
Alyles
Opera
Badusid
Ferdinandsen
Essie Mey
Grade
Paimn
A ' Iav
Sophiie
Jahbson
Ethel Siig
Yorna Terdin
Imds
St James School Holds Largest Eighth Grade Commencement
St James School on Woodbridge bridge stage hosts its largest ever eighth grade class in a ceremony at St James Auditorium. The program includes an orchestra overture, salutatory by Miss Marty Cannedy, diploma delivery by Rev Fr Reagan, and a Joyce Wilmot Fantasy recital with multiple grade performances and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Schood
Woodbridge
St. James
Marty Cannedy
G .B. Reagan
St. James Church
Julia Grace
Joyce Wilmot
Wiliam Gnausam
James Concannon
Weber Sullivan
Mary Doros
Susie Murphy
Jobin I
Mayor Aims Abatement of Nuisance in Woodbridge
At a Monday afternoon Township Committee meeting Mr and Mrs Thomas Larkin faced action to abate a nuisance described as a nauseating menace near their property on Avenue Woodbridge. The couple protested the cited issue while authorities pledged to pursue health officials for an $80 assurance and swift remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Larkin
Woodbridge
Tive
Menace
Barkin
Booth
BE. W. Melick
William Allgair
J. Zehrer
W. A. GillAm
Fred Kath
Harold Whitaker
Samed Catana
William Masick
Roland Christensen
J. W. Hunt
Kb. M. Sattler
E. W. Hunt
Frank Rapkin
J. Futhos
T. Sialskoski
H. MaClosky
Thomas Bash
P. Einhorn
William Afesick
Osborne
Wa Heller
Capitain
R. Holtzheimer
J. Litts
John Hunt
J. Farara
J. Bergen
Chas, Acker
W. Byerkus
William
Gilliam
Jo Tain Ba
Sattler
AL. Biorensén
Chief Murphy to Attend Convention in Denver
Brief item notes Chief Murphy will represent the department at a convention in Denver. Details on dates and program not provided in the fragment.
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Murphy
Denver
Fire Commissioners to Raze Old Town Hall
The Board of Fire Commissioners at Fire Company No. 1 voted Wednesday to tear down the old Town Hall building adjoining the fire house on School Street to salvage materials. The move aims to beautify the grounds and begins a broader improvement program. The board also voted to issue a $1,000 appropriation to cover current expenses until Township tax assessments are collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Commissioners
Fire Company No. 1
School Street
Ne Memorial Municipal
Tom Brennan Delivers Speech at Commencement
Thomas Brennan delivers an address titled Like Summer's Cloud at the High School commencement exercises last evening. He reflects on fading old customs and asks listeners to recall gas lamps, hitching posts, stepping-stones, and fashion, while noting changes in modern life and social norms.
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Thomas Brennan
Fiji Islands
Victoria
Cranford Contractor B G Millar Killed in Grade Crossing Crash
The funeral for B George Millar 36 prominent Sewaren contractor was held from his home 589 West avenue Sewaren. He died Monday night when his car was struck by a westbound train at the Walnut avenue crossing around 1010 PM. He leaves a wife Virginia and had been on a business trip in Cranford. Millar was an architect and contractor active in Sewaren Woodbridge Rotary Colonia C C Sewaren Land and Water Club and other civic groups. His body was moved to Woodbridge for burial his family noted his contributions to local residences and community service.
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B. George Milley
West Avenue
Sewaren
Episcopal Cemetery
J. Benjamin. Myers
Masonic Order
Amalen
Milles
Sutvirneg
Browns win initial land dispute over Woodbridge auto track
David A and George Brown prevail in a legal skirmish over ownership of a one acre tract on Saint George Avenue between Freeman Street and the Reading Railroad where a half mile timber race track is planned. Judge Vogel denied Carpenter's restraining motions and Vice Chancellor Barry set a show cause hearing for next Thursday. The Browns contemplate allowing Woodbridge Speedway to proceed to avoid substantial investment losses.
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David A
George Brown
William V. Carpenter
George Arvenue
Freeman Street
Reading Railroad
Bernard W. Vogel
Woodbridge
Brown Brothers
Supreme Court
Kalisch
Elizabeth Thi Kk
Hisses
Theodore Siroounsel
Don
Vogel
Antorney Strong
Carpenter
Barry
Fragi
Waltonianson and colleagues set two week fishing trip near Ottawa
Waltonianson Trip Lakes William Gordon of Menlo Park and K Holfman editor of Woodbridge Leader depart for a two weeks fishing excursion near Ottawa Ontario. They are members of the Woodbridge Chapter of the Ivaak Walton League of America and carry camera and film to document Canadian small mouth bass which reportedly reach seven to eight pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Gordon
Menlo Park
Holfman
Woodbridge Leader
Ottawa
Ontario
Woodbridge
Ivaak Walton League of America
Contracts Awarded for Barron Avenue High School Addition
The Board awarded the Barron Avenue High School addition contract to Michael Riezss for 11490. Heating and ventilating went to O and Dunigan for 4170 and 198 respectively. Other bids listed include August Suatrinmen 19051 and several firms with lower sums. The board will seek bids for Hope Lawn School addition at the next regular meeting.
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Board of Education
Barron Avenue High School
Michael Riezss
O. & Dunigan
Hope Lawn
Barron School
August Suatrinmen
J. H. Satatki
Perth Amboy
Yost & Son, Inc
Sorhus Greisen
Bkaplan °“& Estine
W. A. Jensen
A. RK
Jensen
Maurice Peterson & Som
Michael Rize
Jon H. Netles
G. W. Sullevell
Fred Vandewerg
Lane Burns & Richardson Company
Jensen & Rodner
O. S. Dunnigan
N. A. Vandewerg
Tensen & Roiner
G. W. Shiliweh
Oo. S. Dunigan
Three Men Hold Up Blue Bird Lodge Proprietor in Avenel
Jolns Shabloski proprietor of the Blue Bird on St George avenue Avenel reported three masked armed men staged a careful morning robbery. They obtained about 29 in change and eight cigarette packages before fleeing. One robber carried a gun another wore a black jack and a third moved cash. Police A MacDonald and Simonsen investigated.
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Shabloski
Blue Bird Thun
St. George Avenue
Avenel
Mia Shahleski
A. MacDonald
Simonsen
Firemen Prepare for Woodbridge Carnival Plans
The Woodbridge Firemen Carnival Committee finalized dates June 27 to 30 and approved new booth trimmings and a 32 foot dance floor. Prizes include a diamond ring for the Personality Contest winner, and a second prize a nine piece toilet set.
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Woodbridge Firemen's
Weygand
Main Street
William A. Gilhan
Barron Avenue Holds Eighth Grade Exercises With Drills
Supervising Principal John 4H Love tells Barron Avenue School parents that Woodbridge Township funds education well. He notes the crowd of graduates receiving certificates and cites per pupil costs of 579.44 yearly, versus county 84.67 and state 101.05, underscoring value and health of the class and program.
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John
Love
Barron Avenue
Woodbridge
Marvin H. Clam
Commencement speaker warns youth on political apathy
Rev. Gill Robb Wilson, national Amer. Legion chaplain and pastor, addressed Barron Avenue High School graduates urging active parental and teacher involvement in politics. He criticized drift from constitutional aims, warned of burden on youths, and urged defense of liberty and government principle. (continued on page eight)
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ILS
Gill Robb Wilson
Amer Legion
First
Presbyterian Church of
Trenton
Barron Avenue
Wilson
Fourth Grade Graduates Earn Promotion Certificates
Over 600 pupils in Township Fourth Grade classes received promotion certificates during patriotic school ceremonies. Parents and friends attended the exercises held at individual schools as complete programs and lists of graduates were announced.
Salute to Wag and Stax Spangled Banner in Three Acts
Pupils present a program titled Salute to Wag with songs and a three act play featuring Little Sleeping Beauty. Honor Roll and Fourth Grade certificates awarded. Choir concludes with America the Beautiful as graduates listed including John Bawmley and Joseph Mengs.
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the Beautifuls
John Bawmley
John Berris
Hans Dan
Steve Gezora
Arthur Groodmann
Frank Mikasi
Rank Mobaiy
Joseph Mengs
Benjamin Narlesky
Louis Perniala
Julius Puskas
Walter Skorzensky
Thomas Saxen
Staley Sumoisky
Robert Tort
Harry Wresles
Wourish
Wizibeth Bunty
i@ve. Hoffman
Welen Kiej
Pe Lance
Ida LaziZva
Ene
Lulliana Polaik
Edith Sion
Rose Shefchick
Helen Hritz
George Walizabeth Demko
Fray
Mary ‘Mdtexeveka
Ratig Rader
Meiner Ré Toth
Mildred Thomas
Steve Adams
John Kas
Fete Gatson
Joseph Horwath
Michael Narlesky
Howard Pinellis
Alex Sak
Alex Simon
Alvin Nielson
Williash Stalla
Michael Porvaznik
William Peterson
Fourth Grade Program Highlights With Songs and Dances
Fourth Grade students perform a varied program including Our Country's Blog recitation by Matthew Kyein, songs such as Mag of Our Nation, dances like Hungarian by the class, and a series of plays and dialogues with certificates presented to pupils.
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Matthew Kyein
Mag of Our Nation
Mary David
Kathryn Dominik
Kathryn Matisz
Margaret Matlisco
Anna Alatyi
Helen Nemeth
Elsie Pochick
Anna Pojtt
Kathryn Hidfing
Margaret Sebesky
Margaret Supko
Julia Toth
Joseph Antol
John Bathsay
Daniel Bartha
Joseph Demesh
Edward Rabana
Anthony Klein
Stephen Drogz
Andrew Vamosh
Anthony Wagenhoffer
Alexander Nagy
Anna Swalagin
Ihel Toth
Feliks Benczek
Albert Gosack
Port Reading School March and School Orchestra Recital
Port Reading School presents a March and recital program featuring the school orchestra and fourth to seventh grade performers. Students named include Steven Lauer Andrew Manko and Frank Spadifranco. pieces include marches, patriotic songs, cornet solos, and the Star Spangled Banner.
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America
Steven Lauer
Andrew Manko
Summer School to Open on Barr Avenue High This Week
Principal Arthur C. Ferry Jr announces the third annual Summer school session at Barr Avenue High School opening next Wednesday. The five week program aims to help regular school students by boosting attendance and addressing issues from the past year. Courses include English Mathematics and Eighth Grade subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Avenue
Arthur C. Ferry Jrs
Irvington Bride Weds Woodbridge Man in Quiet Irvington Ceremony
Adele Dunne daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dunne married John A Dobermiller son of Mr and Mrs John A Dobermiller of Woodbridge in St Leo s Church Irvington Rev R Rattigan officiated Attendants were Marion Dunne sister and Joseph Kilmurray of Perth Amboy After returning from Atlantic City the newlyweds will travel by Rahway route
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Adele Dunne
William Dunne
Irvyington
John A. Dobermiller
Woodbridge
St Leo’s Church
Irvington
R. ©. Rattigan
M ‘Marion Dunne
Joseph Kilmurray
Pex Amboy
Atlantic
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Percy
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Vilianws
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Patrick
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Ayisam
Florence Catherine
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Winfeld
Joseph Finn
Francis Ed‘yard Everett
Hihel
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Joseph James Zick
Allen Adam
Snyder
Margaret Man
Leahey
Matrie
Bernadette Minklex
Thomas Awands
Old Town Hall
Tom Brennan
B. G. Miller
Cranford
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Berry
Hig
Ecport
Waltonianson
Trip Lakes
Blue Bird Ion
Barron
Eugene. J. Mullen
The
American Legion
Mr Wilson
Greece
Rome
Unis & Sentatives
Oto Amerson
White House
Wuragie
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Europe
International Family
United States
Hopelawn School
Keasbey School
Michael Dana Nesies
John Kukul- Ya
Steven Lazar
Alfred Lombardi
Joseph Lombardi
John Pirnik
Amando Simeone
Richard Smith
Harry Sorensen
Frank Spadifranco
Joan Téitemonne
Jol Hasio
Howard Lombardi
Joseph Martino
William Medye
Albert Plaza
Walter Batiuk
John Genoresi
Anthony Gaffieci
Leo Pliehta
Joe Sevelenko
Albert Zullo
Joseph Wei
Plorance Albert
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