Grau sam Association Outing Set as Big Campaign Kickoff
Grau sam Fans prepare for a large event near Spa Spring Grove on Spa Spring Lane Sunday June 27 to begin the re election campaign for the popular First Ward Committeeman. Paddy Retka will supply catering and cars will depart Woodbridge Theatre at 10 am as tickets sell well.
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Spa Spring Grove
He Gransam Association
Spa Spring Lane
Paddy Rétka
Prince of Caterers
Woodbridge ‘Theatre
Poplar Firet Ward
Bank Building Showcases Team Work on Woodbridge National Bank
Plans for the Woodbridge National Bank building emphasize team work between architect and contractors. A double story safe deposit vault features reinforced concrete and steel, with integrated burglar alarm and lighting to deter tampering and hold up.
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Woodbridge National Bank
Avenel Card Party Promises Big Crowd and Prizes
The Avenel Men's Community Club hosts one of the season’s largest social events a card party this Friday evening in June at the club house. Prizes donated and purchased are on display at the Avenel Variety Store. refreshments and entertainment are planned. Committee members include Len Lnger, Thomas Cannon, Ernest Mebert, Fred Foersch and Lea Blessel.
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Socia Bt
Avenel Men's Community Club
Avenel
Lengher
Thomas Cannon
Ernest Mebert
Fred Foersch
Lea Blessel
Appreciation note from Alice Elliott to voters
In Appreciation I take this opportunity to thank the voters of the Second Ward, Sixth District, who so earnestly supported me at the Primary Election on Tuesday last. Very sincerely, ALICE ELLIOTT.
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Second Ward
Alice Elliott
Woodbridge A A Looks the Champ Aggregation
The Woodbridge A A shows promise as a top county team for the 1926 season. Only local players will suit up, facing St. Marys A A in Bound Brook on Sunday June 20 at Decker Development grounds.
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Woodbridge A. A
St. Mary'’s A. A
Bound Brook
Decker Development Company
Brewster's
Wallace
Kara
Truck Dunham
Donovan
Hasbronk
Graduation Day at St James School Ends School Year
Hundreds attend St James School commencement with a varied program led by Rev Father Quinn. Highlights include opening chorus, dances, remembrances, graduation address, and a chorus of graduates with multiple student performances and a surprise finale.
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St. James’ School
St. James School
Eugene Leahy
Thomas Dunigan
Mabel Whalen
Ellen Campion
Edna Qher- Hex
Nose Marlo Gels
Tennessee
Jennie Turner
Florence Kenna
Sr Hep
Keasbey Man Graduates From Pennsylvania U
Stephen Kiraly Jr of Keasbey graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at the 170th Commencement Exercises in Weightman Hall Philadelphia. More than 1,700 graduates received degrees or certificates with students from across the United States and many foreign countries attending. Kiraly, a Woodbridge High School alumnus, studied in the School of Dentistry and belonged to the Stomatological Dental Society.
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Stephen Kiraly, Jr
Keasbey
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Weightman Hall
Philadelphia
Kiraly
Woodbridge High School
School ‘of Dentistry
Stomatological Dental Society
University
Avenel Community Club Ready for Dr Battin Evening
The Avenel Community Club reports full preparation for Dr Battin Evening on Thursday June 24. The township is invited to attend as many nonmembers are expected to hear a lecture rarely given in small communities.
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Dr. Battin
Avenel
Reproduction of Declaration of Independence for Students
True replica of the Declaration signed July 4 1776 offered for students. Printed in three colors on fine book paper 18 by 20 inches, ideal for framing. Limited supply at advertised price with coupon, a lasting heirloom for children.
Woodbridge Township Proclaims June Twenty Fourth Half Holiday
The Woodbridge Township Committee urges manufacturers and merchants to observe June 24 as a half holiday to allow employees to attend the Victory Bridge dedication parade and related World War memorial celebration events. The proclamation emphasizes patriotism and pride in New Jersey’s war dead.
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Rustric
Woodbridge
Jo i
Perth
Amboy
New Jersey
First Winner of Leader Free Bike Is Happy Kid
The Woodbridge Leader gave away the first free bicycle to Eddy Keating, son of Officer George Keating, after he paid for twenty one year subscriptions. The bike, a Black Beauty from Anthony's Sport Shop, came with a league baseball and a horn gift from manager Sanderson. More kids are entering with the goal of winning a vacation and the bike's popularity grows as subscriptions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
Edward Keating
George
Dick) Keating
Eddy Keating
Leader
Anthony
Main Street
Eddy
Sanderson
Thony’s
Eddie
State Trooper Reunites With Long-Lost Twin After Chase
A New York licensed roadster sped along the Lincoln Highway when a state trooper in pursuit halted the car. He shouted the driver’s name, then hugged and kissed him upon recognition. The men were twin brothers who had been separated for nearly twenty years before a dramatic reunion.
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Cole
Menlo Gardens
Lincoln Highway
New Brunswick
New York
Key
Ete
Fire Prevention Picture Brings Thrilling Fire Scenes
A four reel film produced by Ince depicting fires and rescues is shown at Woodbridge Theatre on Tuesday June 22. The Woodbridge fire department arranged the presentation to educate the public about fire hazards and prevention.
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Woodbridge
Ince
Middlesex County
Boonton
N. J
Woodbridge Osteopath Invited to Kentucky Reunion
Dr. T. R. Weight of Woodbridge received an invitation to attend a unique osteopathic college class reunion at Mammoth Cave Kentucky on July 3. The event is part of the International Osteopathic convention in Louisville late June to early July with reunions at historic spots. Diagnosis will be the keynote, with clinics and a postgraduate course of lectures and lab work.
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T. R. Weight
Woodbridge, Pp
Mammoth Cave
Louisville
Lincoln
Kentucky
Strawberry Festival at the Colonia Club
The Colonia Community Club announces a strawberry festival at the Colonia Club tomorrow evening. Ladies collaborate to ensure a successful event with dancing and a popular orchestra for attendees.
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Colonia
Colonia Community Club
Funeral Rites for Iselin World War Veteran Charles L Squires
Charles Le Roy Squires 27 of Pershing Ave Iselin a World War veteran died from gas effects. Services 10 am at St Cecilia Iselin with military honors including escort from Champ Raritan three volleys and taps. Survived by wife two children mother brother and sister. Burial in St James Cemetery.
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Champ
Raritan
Charles le Roy Squires
Pershing Avenue
Iselin
Hie Ia
Charien
William
Mathilda Squires
New York City
Harry Squire
Danving
Mary Gomminger
New
St. Cecilia’s Church
St. James Cemetery
Squires
Funeral Rites Held For Peter McCann of Woodbridge
Peter McCann aged 58 of 367 Rahway Avenue Woodbridge died last Tuesday night at St Michael s Hospital Newark after an operation. Funeral services were held at 9 30 this morning at the late residence and at James Church where a high mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o clock. He leaves a widow Mamie five sons Charles Peter William Lawrence and four daughters Marie Helen Ruth Marion and Fred of Plymouth Michigan. He also leaves four sisters Mrs Rose Caton Caldwell NY Mrs Michael Brennan New Brunswick NJ Mrs Susie Niver Brooklyn NY and Miss Sarah McCann Wappinger Falls NY.
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Peter McCann
Rahway Avenue
Woodbrige
St. Michael's Hospital
Newark
James’ Church
Mamie
Charles
Peter
Wiliam
Lawrence
Marie
Helen
Ruth
Marion
Woodbridge
Fred
Plymouth
Michigan
Rose Caton
Caldwell
N. Y
Michael Brennan
New Brunswick
Susie Niver
Brooklyn
Misa Sarah McCann
Wappinger Falls
Improvements Are Authorized by Committee
A quiet town committee meeting grew long with routine business and a major talk on a proposed Keasbey to New Brunswick short route by William E. Hoy. Bids were awarded for High Street and Valentine Place pavement saving about 1400 over the initial bid. Police Chief Murphy reported 16 dogs killed in May along with 67 calls and other records. Recorder Ashley’s report was received and filed.
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Keasbey
New Brunswick
William E. Hoy
Andrew Keyes
Josh Gill
Olsen
Third Ward
Sean
G. A. McLaughlin
High Street
Fords Construction Company
W. ©. Smith
Liddle
Preiffer
Pfeliffer
Valentine Place
Una
Jalong
Murphy
Ashley
Life Not A Pleasure Trip Dillener Addresses 1926 Woodbridge Graduates
The Rev Le Roy Dillener urged Woodbridge High School Class of 1926 to choose a high Christian goal over ease at a joint Baccalaureate service. He compared life to an ocean liner with an objective, stressing preparation, logs of progress, and balancing money with deeper values of literature, beauty, and faith. Forty eight graduates received diplomas amid a crowded auditorium and prize awards were announced.
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Dillener
Woodbridge High School
Presbyterian Church
le Roy Dillener
Jesus
Philip
New York City
Regent Magazine
Henry Ford
Fordeville
Meet
Paul
Boehm to Sal for Palestine on Tuesday
Charles Boehm popular high school teacher and Leaders campaign winner sails for Palestine next Tuesday. Many friends wish him bon voyage and good luck in his enterprises. He will not return to Woodbridge High School next fall.
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Charles Boehm
Palestine
Boehm
Woodbridge High School
Birth Announcements for June Obituaries and Newborns
Births list several newborns with parental names and towns including Port Reading Iselin Hopelawn and Woodbridge. Notable entries include John Joseph Clear son of Mr and Mrs William Clear June 12 James Richard Dell son of Mr and Mrs Sidney Dell June 13 and Irene Margaret Pink daughter of Mr and Mrs Alert Fink June 15. Additional entries include Rose Pearce Hopelawn June 14 and John Rorypap Port Reading June 4.
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Margaret Huth
Anna Ryan
Hilen Grausam
Catherine Ryan
Margaret Ryan
Jula Grace
Margaret Krehwinkel
Helen Gilgas
Mary Remak
Julia Ermine
Sarah Barcellona
Mary Peer
Florence Conlin
Irene Simonson
Marie Minkler
Margaret Romond
Marie Olbrick
James Dalton
Jack—Thomas Dunham
John Joseph Clear
William Clear
Richard George Dell
Sidney Dell
Port Reading
Anna Rubanick
George Rubanick
Iselin
Rose Pearce
Frank ‘Pearce
Irene Margaret Pink
Alert Fink
Hopelawn
John Rorypap
John Roaypap
Idge
John Joseph, Powers, Jr
John Powers
Marriages in June for Adolph Gloff and Elna Mildred Ludwigeen
Adolph Gloff of Fords and Elna Mildred Ludwigeen of Perth Amboy wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev. A. L. Kreyling in Fords on June 12. Blue Ribbon Butter remains a favored choice among housewives with steady daily use.
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Adolph Gloff
Fords
Elna Mildred Ludwigeen
Perth Amboy
A. L. Kreyling
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Grausam ‘Association
Paddy Rocks
Grausam
Campaing
Woodbridge National
Avenelites
Keasbey Man Graduated
Pennsylvania
Avenel Community Club
Speeder
Woodbridge Osteopath
Ghenigtn
Crist
Thomas Desmond
Balke Te Keldsen
Blanche Bi
Heber
Omer Canfield
Dal R
Aneriega
Histore
Democracy
Alba Formidoni
Erbson
Tromeroy
Isaac Pitman Publishing Co
Aed Meat
Tillian
Clara
SS Levin's
Aftie
Anid v Nngick
Lois M
E ¥Ston B. Pomeroy
Cip
Rutgers Interscholastic
Lola M. Dayer
Kenneth Caniel
Elisabeth Kaus
Stanley
Brytczuk
Mise Dayer
J. Boylan Fitzgerald
Masonic Lodge
State of New Jersey
Bhane Delanand Chourah
Phillipsburg
Reassqiser Polytechnic Institute
Clerk
Schuster
Reyder
Schuster Bsebinati
Sheriff
Keyes
Brown
Eaidaint
Christie
Ge DeVoe
Anne
Congress
Becker
Gebhardt
Ber Tearm
Beckermsbanve Ete
Sal
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