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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
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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