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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1932

Page

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Woodbridge High School to award 104 diplomas at 1933 commencement

One hundred four pupils will receive diplomas from Melvin C. Clum at the Woodbridge High School commencement in the auditorium at 8 15 p m Thursday. The class is among the largest in local history and includes Dorothy Lucilla Anderson, from many families listed, with a pageant of Revolutionary days planned as part of the centennial program. The exercise proceeds to page five for continued details.

Melvin C. Clum Board of Education Woodbridge High School Dorothy Lucilla Anderson Laura KE. Ashey Marie Rita Baumann Margaret V. Bram Catherine Elzabeth Briggman Blanch E. Burke Mary Dolores Charenko Mildred &. Choper Dorothy E. Christensen Mary Patricia Connolly Susan Jane Copeland Margaret Dalvna Frances Maria D'Angelo Helga Lund D'Angelo Erna M. H. Dettmer Jean Esther de Young John Alfred Aquila Russellb. Baldwin Francis S. Barna Frank Baumgartner Rothan Bernstein Ernest Blair Chester J. Cayailto Arthur John Clear Wiliam B. Derick Elmer Dragos Everett Francia Bilis William Elis George Anthony Esposito Irving Farrer Robert L. Ferry Danie M. Galbraith William Grausam Dorothy Martha Farr William H. Henry Louis John Kager Arthur Klein Julius A. Kollar Joseph Kopl Arthur Ralph Kreying Francis J. Lefinet James J. Mayer Francis B. Nelson Francis George Parsons Roy Christodas Pateman Ray T. Petersen Edward A. Poneroy Edward A. Reisman Elizabeth Lucas Elizabeth Luftbarry Ruth H. MacGowan Janet E. Mawbey Virginia M. Moll Mildred Budd Mooney Helen Nagy Claire Nelson Dorothy Nelson Jeanette Je: Nielson Mildrad C. O'Neil Genevieve F. Paszynski Mary R. Peta Blanche E. Quackenbush Helen M. Rowe Lilian Rush Gladys Schade Woodbridge

360 Pupils To Graduate From Eighth Grades

A total of 360 pupils will graduate from the eighth grades of the Township next week. On Tuesday evening June 21 24 eighth grade graduates will receive their diplomas from School No 11 Woodbridge. On Wednesday evening 120 will receive diplomas from School No 7 Fords. Most will enter High School in the fall and enrollment next year may exceed 1000. The programs list orchestras, choirs, readings, solos and recitations across the three schools with diplomas awarded by M H Clum of the Board of Education and John H Love, Superintendent.

Woodbridge Fords

Avenel Men Injured in Auto Collision

Avenel resident John Mowbray aged 62 and C E Lloyd aged 62 of Glenmoore Pa were slightly injured when their vehicles collided on the highway in front of Hiram's service station Avenel Lloyd was northbound and struck Mowbray who was turning left from Hiram's driveway Both were taken to Rahway Memorial Hospital An EB Kuenze of Elizabeth driving north struck Lloyd's car but was uninjured.

Avenel John Mowbray Fifth Avenue C. E. Lloyd Glenmoore Hiram Barney Romano Lloyd Mawbray Rahway Memorial Hospital Kuenze Livingston Avenue Elizabeth

Compton Reports On Completion Of Road Programs

Director Lewis Compton reports three county road projects finished in the township area. He notes minimized labor and equipment usage on Gross corner Woodbridge road and that carpenters benefited from manually built header-card forms. The Woodbridge Snelln road received 8,872.75 in relief funds aiding 435 unemployed, while Port Reading Carteret work supported 312 unemployed workers.

Lewis Compton Freeholder Kaltelssen Gross Woodbridge Road City of Perth Atboy Woodbridge Carteret Raritan Metuchen Woodpridge- Snelln Compton Municipal Relief Administration Port- Reading-Carteret

Woodbridge Lions Oppose Traveling Carnivals Here

The Woodbridge Lions voted to oppose traveling carnivals in the Township at a regular meeting at the Gray Log Cabin. They plan to petition the Township Committee to pass an ordinance prohibiting traveling carnivals. Thomas J. Brennan joined as a new member. Delegates Mark D. McClain James Dunne and Curtis Gray were chosen to attend a convention at Asbury Park.

Woodbridge Lions Gray Log Cabin Stephen Hruska Lions Thomas J. Brennan Woodbridge Lie Club Berkley-Carteret Hotel Asbury Park Mark D. McClain James Dunne Curtis Gray

Iselin Boy Scout Earns National Achievement Badge

Wilbur Benz of Troop 71 Iselin became the first crippled Doy Scout in the Raritan Council to receive the National Council Achievement Badge. The ceremony was led by Ralph W. Atkinson at the Iselin Fire House with family friends, local officials, and Scout leaders in attendance.

Raritan Council Boy Scouts of America Wilbur Benz Iselin Ralph W. Atkinson Court of Honor Selin Harold P. Hayden Sewaren Herbert W. Luna Gordon Gill Troop Carl Brinkman Togal Iselin Hook and Ladder Co Iselin Girl Scouts Iselin Boy Scouts Benz

Graduating Class Completes Plans For Senior Week

Woodbridge High School outlines Senior Week events starting Sunday with Baccalaureate at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev Edward Wellex delivers the sermon. Monday picnic to Point Pleasant with buses at 9:00 am and return by 10:00 pm. Senior dance shifts to Wednesday evening with Ritter's Orchestra. Thursday commencement exercises and Friday farewell party for seniors and guests.

Woodbridge High School Trinity Episcopal Church Edward Wellex Point Pleasant Woodbridge Grace Huber Martha Morrow Axel Nelson Donald Westcott Ritter

Prizes Won at Mercedes Court Social Meeting

The regular social meeting of Court Mercedes, C. D. A., at the Columbian Club awarded numerous prizes in bridge and other games. Beatrice Rauchman, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rauchman, won freshman honors in violin study at Begger College. Da and Mrs Ira T Spencer visited Chalfonte Haddon Hall in Atlantic City.

Court Mercedes Columbian Club Frank O'Brien Charey Farr M. P. Dungan Arthur Ernet J. J. Grace Alfred Coley Raymond Anderson Frank Mayo Whlat John McGuirk George Finn Michael Beatrice Rauchman John Rauchman Barron Avenue The Begger College Ira T. Spencer Chalfogte Haddon Hall Atlantic City

Judge Vogel Heads First Ward Democrats

Judge B W Vogel of Woodbridge Township Police Court was elected president of the First Ward Democratic Club at the Hungarian Hall on School Street. Andrew Desmond and Mrs Phoebe Levi were named first and second vice presidents, with Michael J Trainer secretary Ignatz Lustgarten treasurer and Nathan Duff sergeant at arms. The club will be incorporated and trustees named from the First Ward Democratic County Committee. A bylaws committee was appointed and the next meeting is set for June 29 with election clerks to be appointed.

B. W. Vogel Woodbridge Township First Ward Democratic Club School Street Andrew Desmond Phoebe Levi Michael J. Trainer Ignatz Lustgarten Nathan Duff Democratic County Committee

Fenton Elected Grand Knight of Middlesex Council

William Jenton was chosen Grand Knight of Middlesex Council Knights of Columbus at a Tuesday meeting in the Columbian Club. New officers include Lawrence Campion chancellor David Gerity recorder John Turk treasurer Alfred Coley warden John Demler advocate John Campion inside guard Joseph Alexander outside guard James Kirby. Arthur Geis reappointed financial secretary and John Ryan Jr lecturer. Five delegates named Desmond Gerity Ryan Sr Campion and Fenton. Plans set for a sports dance at Sewaren Land and Water Club on Friday night July 1.

William Jenton Middlesex Knights of Columbus Columbian Club Main Street Lawrence F. Campion David Gerity John Turk Alfred Coley John Demler John Campion Joseph Alexander James Kirby Arthur Geis John I. Ryan, Jr Andréw, D. Desmond David F. Gerity John F. Ryan Lawrence J, Campion William J. Fenton Sewaren Land and Water Club

Township Firemen Pay Respects to Deceased Buddies

Rainy weather shifts memorial services for Woodbridge Township firemen from Woodbridge Park to Woodbridge High School auditorium. Mayor Witham and Senator Arthur A. Quinn delivered tributes as fire company secretaries read roll calls and the high school band played selections.

Woodbridge Township Mre Middlesex Fife and Drum Corps Woodbridge Streets Woodbridge Park Woodbridge High School I.S. Garris Methodiat Episcopal Church

Coal Contract Awarded At Woodbridge Relief Meeting

Township officials hear a $6,500 shortfall could force further aid cuts for Woodbridge relief. Municipal Director John E Breckenridge reports a total need near $100,000 with current funds $93,500 and warns of possible aid refusal if funds fail to arrive.

Wood Iridge John E. Breckenridge Memorial Municipal Breckenridge Woodbridge BSR

Junior Police Sponsor Benefit Movie Night in Woodbridge

The Woodbridge Township School Safety Patrol Boys plan a benefit at State Theatre featuring Richard Barthelme I in Alias the Doctor and Huck Jones in Riding for Justice. The Woodbridge High School band to play during intermission and march from Barron Avenue to the theater. Proceeds help fund a picnic to Olympic Park as a reward for months of patrol work.

Woodbridge Township Safety Patrol Richard Barthelme i Alias the Doctor Huck Jones Riding For Justice Woodbridge High School Barron Avenue Cheatrea Mt Ip Olympic Park Robert L. Sattler James A. Walsh Tranc Ben Parsons

Student Exhibit Showcases Hope Lawn School Creations

An early 20th century Hopelawn school exhibit displays student free time works under Mrs Duff guiding art, sewing, and manual training. Fourth grader’s Lamplighter inspired drawings join panels on Japan and India and sculptures carved from soap.

Hopelawn School Duff, Princton Stevenson Japan India

Port Read Sons of Italy to Elect New Officers

The Sons of Italy of Port Read will hold a special meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Current officers include President Cagure Jacogine Vice President Louis Vergara Financial Secretary Savireg De Marino Recording Secretary Dominick Deedbug and Treasurer Joseph Casale. The meeting is in the church auditorium with refreshments.

Sons of Italy of Port Readmorrow Ing Cagure Jacogine Louis Vergara Savireg de ‘Marino Dominick Deedbug Joseph Casale

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