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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

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Baby Parade Draws Townships Visitors For Annual Event

Hundreds of Township children hope for good weather as the annual Baby Parade and Field Day under the Men's Brotherhood and Woodbridge Businessmen's Association moves to Town Hall. A grandstand fronts the hall and at 2 PM the procession through the business district will be reviewed by Congressman Hoffman Mayor Ryan and other dignitaries. Expect out of town visitors and a post parade field day.

Men’s Brotherhood Woodbridge Businessmen’s Association Hoffman Ryan

Commencement Address at Woodbridge High School Class of 1927

Erwin Nebel delivers the class address at the Woodbridge High School commencement, urging graduates to pursue service, faith, and courage as they leave for the world of action. The program lists prizes from local merchants and organizations awarded to each student.

Erwin Nebel World of Action Uss Woodbridge High School Gouch Carlyle

Woodbridge Scout Parade Plans Parade Participation

Woodbridge Township Boy Scout troops join a monster parade organized by the Men's Brotherhood in Woodbridge. Troops 31 32 33 from Woodbridge and 51 52 from Fords assemble at the Methodist church under Deputy Commissioner John Dixon. Other divisions include Avenel Colonia Iselin and Perth Amboy South Amboy with district leaders coordinating. The parade assembles by 2 PM at Woodbridge High School.

Wood Woodbridge Arrow Raritan Boy Scouts of America Woodbridge Men’s Brotherhood Cc. H. Kalquist Scout Herbert W. Lunn Carteret Edward A. Strack Iquist

Tax Meeting Sparks Clash Over Assessments

Crowd of several hundred pressed a protest rally against high assessments by Assessor McKeown. Perth Amboy school teacher Rufus Allen accused the Ryan faction, sparking a near riot before Mayor Ryan defended admin economy and blamed state county taxes. Gardner explained assessor responsibility lies with the county board and noted increased state and county taxes since 1919.

McKeown Rufus Allen Perth Allen William Ryan Altien Ren William Gardner Gardner Woodbridge First Ward Daniel Whaten

Officers of graduating class list at W H S

Class secretary 27, Class basket ball 27, Girl Reserve, Cake sale committee 27, Secretarial Course noted for the graduating class at W H S with officers and activities.

Florence Baldwin

St James Commencement Honors Local Graduates

Anna Ryan and Andrew Paulson received medals for excellent scholarship at St. James School commencement in the school auditorium. Rev. O'Farrell presented the awards as hundreds of parents and friends watched dances, music, and student performances from First Grade to Seventh Grade.

Anna Ryan Laawrence Ryan King George Road Andrew H. Paulson Andrew Paulsom St. James School Richard O'Farrell Drew Henry Paulson Anna May Ryan Margaret Veronica, Rowond Richard ‘Thomas Ryan Ellen Margaret Grausam Anna Carolina Gurka Margaret Mary Ryan John Louis Behaney Margaret Agnes van Tassel Irene Theresa O'Neill Catherine Theresa Glynn Lawrence Sylvester Dunham Dominica G. Miller C. Ernest E. Zick I. Lemek H. Kish M. Sison D. Ryan L. Hegedus A. Hegedus J. Hegedus L. Campion M. Gulyas H. Lavin M. Emmons M. Simon A. Krewinkle J. Geis

Jake Grausam Association Field Bake on Sunday

Members of the Jake Grausam Association head to Spa Spring Grove for their annual field bake after athletic events including baseball track and the Dur han throwing. Veterans Paddy Conde Jack Caulfield and Big Bill Fenton will compete. secretaries Hoover and Dawes may not attend. Rolls-Royces leave from Woodbridge Theatre at ten a.m. Alumni are urged to bring appetites.

Jake Grausam Association Spa Spring Grove Charles Kenny Durhan Paddy Conde Jack Caulfield Big Bill Fenton Hoover Dawes Alfred Peck Order Rolls-Royces Woodbridge

Avenel Fourth Grade Graduates With Commencement

The Avenel Public School held Fourth Grade commencement exercises with an orchestral program and recitations titled The Quest The Conjurer When Grandpa Was a Boy and The Florist Window. Diplomas were presented by Mrs. Harry Baker Sr and several 100 percent awardees received certificates. Principal Miss B Schermerhorn introduced Rev R Lockhardt who spoke on Lindbergh’s flight urging graduates to pursue education step by step toward college.

Avenel Marion Barth Lillian Moskowitz Marion Suchy Robert Hancock F. B. Barth O. Harvey EB. Wittnebert B. Schermerhorn R. Lockhardt Avenel Presbyterian Church Lindbergh

Class of 1927 Woodbridge High acknowledged for illustrations

The Leader extends thanks to Woodbridge High School Class of 1927 for the illustrations used in this issue. The editorial staff and advisor, Principal A. Ferry, and Robert R. Beach contributed in advisory roles. Faculty helpers include Miss Vera Alsheskey and Miss Mary Beatty. The Leader secured class pictures weeks earlier.

Woodbridge High School A. ©. Ferry Robert R. Beach Ilass Vera Alsheskey Mary Beatty

Largest Woodbridge High School class awarded diplomas

Sixty five diplomas were presented at Woodbridge High School commencement in the auditorium with a capacity audience. Melvin H. Clum, president of the Board of Education, awarded diplomas and principal A C Ferry gave seven prize certificates.

Woodbridge High School Melvin H. Clum Board of Education A.C. Ferry Norman J. Coleman Janet Gage Sylvia R. Mucciarello Mina E. Danner

Barron Avenue 8th Grade Graduation Honors 85 Pupils

Diplomas awarded to 85 eighth grade students at Barron Avenue School during commencement in the high school auditorium. Julia Gursaly won the history prize with 95 percent average. The class donated a gift of money for the high school library. The program featured music, recitations, and presentations, with diplomas and prizes distributed by officials.

Barron Avenue Janet Gage Julia Gursaly

Iselin Sewer Ordinance Set for June 27 Hearing

Hearing will review an ordinance for a 260000 sewerage system covering the entire Iselin area. The measure passed first reading, with a July 1 effective date. Notices will urge Luther avenue residents to complete house connections by August 1 as curbing and sidewalk projects move forward.

Iselin Board of Assessors Dunigan Luther Avenue First Reading First Ward Woodbridge Lumber Company West Street Fairfield Avenue Henry Street Commercial Avenue Business Man's Association Gertrude Zboyian eKaskey Heights

BLUE RIBBON BUTTER PROMISES PURE CARTONS

A Mrs Canfield testimonial extols BLUE RIBBON BUTTER for its sealed carton that allegedly prevents impurities and keeps it clean. She notes other butter exposed to handling and paddles risks contamination, urging readers to try a carton today from their dealer.

Public Speaking Prizes Awarded at High School

Winners in the Monday declamation contest under the Woman's Club were awarded jewelled medals by Principal A C Ferry at the commencement Exercises. First went Miss Helen Solomon for Thanatopsis. others placed were Miss Helen Christopherson second The Poor House Nan Ruth Coiey third The Baryen Miss Hilda Thergen fourth William Montague fifth The Organ Grinder. Supt John H Love and Mrs Hayden and Mrs Asher F Randolph sat with the contestants. The high school orchestra conducted by Miss Anna Fraser played while Raymond Demarest and Ruth Erb performed. Coaches included Principal Ferry and Miss Freida Adler assisting Florence Bernstein who will travel to Allentown with Miss Adler for a monthlong visit.

Woman’s Club A. C. Ferry Helen Solomon Longfellow Helen Christopherson Nan Ruth Coiey the Baryen Hilda Thergesen Laska William Montague John H. Love

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Woodbridge Business Men’s Association Woodbridge Lumber Co Jackson Woodbridge National Bank William A. Ryan Blake Humphreys& Ryan George Tappen Butler Bros National Grocery Co Irving Miller Frankel Drug Store Anthony’s Sport Shop Woodbridge Bakery Pete the Tailor Kenny’s L. Bamberger & Co James Concannon Child's Joseph Andragcik Morris Choper Child John H. Concannon Arky’s Pharmacy Keating’s Battery Service Thompson Drake Kodak Christensen Bros Woodbridge Delicatessen Belaisky Fruit Store Superior Candy Co New York Candy Kitchen James Gerity Hugh Martindale Mutual Grocery &Co Woodbridge Independent Woodbridge Leader H. T. Martin Sherman Bros Helen Kolb Anna Marie Ryan Anna Caroline Gurka Irene Theresa O’neill Margaret Veronica Romond Richard Thomas Ryan Andrew Henry Paulson St. James Rose Palko John Seyler Leo Brady Francis Golden T. Thornton O'Brien Edwin Einhorn Joseph Krewinkle Alex Meshey Michael Vargo Alex Fortenbacker Stephen Fishinger Andrew Balsaj Himer Kath Rita de Foy Florence McGartney Bernard Hogga Vincent Minkier Helen Einhorn Catherine Kilrane Anna Grenda Helen McCloskey Elizabeth Cusack Agnes Bauman Helen Biczo Elise Horvath Anna Barney Rose Fratello Florence Conlon Beatrice Polkin Rosalie Ismwan Teresa Kaplen Anna Ankota Marie Kaplar Anna Kertis Margaret Poc‘sal Julia Fazekas William Szurko Edward Novak Joseph Dafeik John Szues John Henry Schendorf Julius Jaegers Elizabeth Dunigan Julia, Sedlock Frances Hollerith Rita, Walsh Marion Turner Helen Toth John Almasi Joseph Antes George’ Balsai Charles Donegan Francis Vallancourt Alex Kaplar William Hoffman Rondalet Alta Ryan Jane Witheridge Anna Grace Margaret Everrett Dorothy Gurka Anna Walsh Anna Benaney Sophia Hornyak Anna Sisan Nora O'Neill Elizabeth Remak Rose Pepper Elizabeth Grausam Helen Doros Helen ~ Gall Helen Eddley Mary Biezo Irene Gregus Thomas Dunigan William van Tassel Eugene Leahy Bernard Concannon Martin Minkler Murdock Buchannan Russell McCartney Julius Hegedus Michael Pacsai John Renna Doris Joseph Donohue Stephen Horvath Joseph Ducsak William Patterson Joseph ‘Murhphy Elizabeth Simon Mary Grenda Ellen Campion Edna Oberlies Elizabeth Gudyas Mary Toth Theresa Slebeis Bertha Kurtz Mary Pacsai Veronica Koblasy Mary Fazekas Annetta Munn Mary Liptak Rose Mahose Matel Whalen Matel Whalen, ‘Margaret Koplar, Anna Gregus, and Rose Geiss Henry Lavin O’farrell Hassett Metuchen Maurice Dunn Bernard Dunigan John Dunigan Thomas Gerity James Keating Leslie Oberlies Harold ‘Shay Edward van Tassel Stephen Fortenbacker Joseph Turkoak Paul Julas Joseph Horvath Michael Koplar James Mercies Paul Novak William Cassick Louis Zick Stephen Almasi George Keleman Julius Pelican Julia Grace Mary Doras Marie Bauman Margaret Murray Mary Connolly Elsie Leimpeter Mary Fitzpatrick Florence Peer Jennie Turner Florence Kenna Ethel Sullivan Mary Tinpak Claire Matton Mary Campion Mary Krewinkle Marie Minkler Margaret Leahy Bessie Conion Kathryn Ryan James Behaney Thomas O’neill Winfield Finn John Meggsie John Buchanan John Somers Lawrence Somers Thomas Fitzpatrick Daniel Cosgrove Allen Minkler William Grausam Edward Delaney James Walsh Thomas Campion Francis Everett Joseph Zick Jake Grausam Noteoce Marjorie Ss. Fullerton Erwin B. Nebel Mina B. Danner Thomas J. Simol Fannie Morrison Inerid M. Nelson Clinton Robbins Florence L. Baldwin Helen M. Christopherson Alphonsa J. Rotolo Fraser Metzger Rutgers College Fie America Dean Miezger Verdi William Vv. D. Sus Berwin Nebel Plruggie Violet Drummond H. T. Burleigh Lindy Lou Lily Strickland Ingrid Nelson Waltz Erica Weidorft Raymond Demarest South Benjamin Neuss Fighty Lillian F. Vogel Gertrude E. Benowitz Catherine M. Toner Dorothy %. Smith Margaret M. Stues Muriel Waterbury Helen F. Wilson Dorothy Sharifi Alice H. Topsher Catherine A. Vaughan Sylvia Tobrowsky Frank Edgar Grace Huber Ethel Inslee Margaret Crampton Esther Kalkstein Philip Bell Michael Cheslak M. L. Clum Hervittenew Orchestra Robert Pratl Lillian Montecaloyo Catherin Oldrick William F. Neveil Elizabeth Liptak Victoria Manjaska Peter Schmidt Ruth M.moran Roy Pateman Donald Morganson Carmelia Russo Mildred de Nyse Ellen Ohlman Mary Markulm Martin Newcomer Anunciata Pancom Antionette Martino Nellie Quackenbush Helen Mason John Orlick Donald Montague Josephine Irene Gill Vivian Hancock Lillian Hegarty Eleanor Hancock Eleanor Haywood Margaret Janke Isabel Jenssen Helen Kanni Mary Kudityak Katherine Knox Robert Heller Emmet Hegarty William Jacobson Emanuel Klein Walter Kolb George Lee Walter Levi Joseph Markow Warwick Felton George Urban Berend H. von Bremen John Zomberg Harry R. Wilson John F .Willis Selah W. Strang John C. Terzella Stanley FP. Seabasty John Vahaly Victor Sherman Joseph C. Varygas Albina Zullo Emma S. Sulymos Grace A. Pegs Freida Adler Allentown Pa Florence Bernstein Main Street Bernstein Allentown Miss Adler
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