Diplomas Awarded to 219 Woolbridge Eighth Graders
The Barron Avenue High School auditorium was filled for Woolbridge Township eighth grade graduation as 219 pupils received diplomas. Top prizes went to Lillian Bedner and Leonard Campbell for history, with Adelaide Harney and Mary Palcynick recognized in geography, arithmetic, and English. Leonard Campbell earned two prizes, the only boy to do so, while Julian Bedner and Adelaide Hard also won two awards. The full program included music, recitals, and the presentation of diplomas by Supervising Principal John Love and Board President Mélvin H. Clum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron Avenue
Naight
Woolbridge Township
Janet Gage
Lillian Bedner
Leonard Campbell
Adelaide Harney
Mary Palcu
Ick
Eleanor Merrill
Julian Bedner
Adelaide Hard
Ath
Mr. Breigh
Bookland
A. Ope
H. Engelmann
Wong
Meredith
John Love
Mélvin HB. Clum
Dorothea Janni Wed to Edward Carmilla in June Ceremony
Dorothea Janni daughter of Carmelo Janni of Green Street wed Edward Carmilla son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Carmilla of Italy in a Sunday ceremony at First Presbyterian church. Rev S Abbott officiated as the couple planned a wedding trip and reception followed at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Rac
Lilien
Helen Janni
Misa Mary Russo
Tottenville
Dorothy’ Russo
Louis Carmillo
Broom
W. A. Lockwood
Middlesex Council Retreat Club Names Edward Kelly Guild
Assemblyman John J. Rafferty spoke on the purpose of retreats at the Middlesex Council No. 857 Retreat Club meeting held at the Columbian Clubrooms. The group announced formation of the Edward Kelly Retreat Guild linked to the Laymen's Retreat at San Alphonso Retreat House West End. A Labor Day weekend Woodbridge Council retreat was noted, with social refreshments closing the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Council
Edward Kelly
San Alphonso
West End
Woodbridge
John J. Rafferty
Woodbridge High School Class of Seventy Five Graduates
Diplomas were awarded to seventy five Woodbridge High School graduates at the Barron Avenue auditorium. Melvin H. Clum presented the diplomas after a program of vocal and instrumental numbers. Walter E. Levi gave the welcome, Rev. E. F. Abbott gave the invocation, and the class president spoke of gratitude to parents, teachers, and the Board of Education. An oration titled New Outlook for High was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood.High . Y. Shela Pgeni
Barron Avenue
Melvin H. Clum
Fords
Woodbridge Township
Board of Education
Edgar
BE. F. Abbott
Walter E. Levi
Ship wreck dance by Castaways on June 23 at Land and Water Club
Americus Chapter presents its first annual Ship wreck dance next Tuesday evening June 23 at the Land and Water Club in Sewaren. Ken Abernautivals provides music. Albert Bowers Jr. chairs arrangements with Richard Shoff assisting. Bernard Bernstein leads refreshments. Howard Dayer handles housing. Otto Jensen and Julian Bernstein oversee tickets. Tickets available from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Land and Water Club
Sewaren
Ken Aber
Albert Bowers, Jr
Richard Shoff
Bernard Bernstein
Howard Dayer Ia
Otto Jensen
Julian Bernstein
Furs Put In Cold Storage At Woodbridge Shop
The Woodbridge Fur Shop at 622 Amboy Ave offers cold storage for furs. Contact Oule Toke by telephone 80770 for details and storage arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oule Toke
Woodbridge Fur Shop
Amboy Ave
Woodbridge
Tel
Louis Toke
Three Hurt as Car Overturns in Heavy Rain
Three men were injured when a car, driven by Franklin Anhorn of Wyncote Pennsylvania, overturned on the superhighway near the Lafayette garage in heavy rain. Co passengers Morris Donohue and Aloysius Lang of Elkin Park Philadelphia sustained scalp lacerations and bruises, while Raymond Marino of Philadelphia escaped unharmed. The car overturned while avoiding a truck, and the injured were taken to St Elizabeth Hospital in Elizabeth by a passing motorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Garage
Franklin Anhorn
Wyncote
Morris Donohue
Aloysius Lang
Elkin Park
Philadelphia
Anhorn
Raymond Marino
J. Gorelitz
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Elizabeth
William Donnelly Dies After Amboy Ave Truck Collision
William Donnelly aged 26 of 184 Rowland Place was fatally struck on Amboy Avenue near Green Street by a truck driven by Anthony Serrante of 50 Clover Place Passaic. He died at Perth Amboy General Hospital from a broken back and internal injuries. Coroner ruled accidental. Heis survived by parents Alex and Mrs Donnelly and siblings Elisabeth Anna George John. Funeral arrangements were with A F Grenier's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donnelly
Rowland Place
Amboy Avenue
Green Street
Anthony Serrante
Clover Place
Passaic
Filipone and Company
Oak
Andrew Simonsen
Donnelly
A Frien
Perth Amboy Hospital
Eugene Mullen
A. F. Grenier
Manes
Alex Fennelly
Alex, Jr
George
John
Elisabeth
Anna
Catholic Daughters Host Card Party and Golf Tournament
The Catholic Daughters of America plan a card party at the Columbian Club Monday at eight. After games, refreshments will be served. Thursday a golf tournament will be at James Street miniature course with Mrs. John Einhorn chairing both committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Columbian Club
James Street
John Einhorn
Card Party Benefits Court Charity at Mrs. Klein Home
A Monday evening card party at Mrs. Mary Klein’s Main Street home supported Pride of Court Barron Companions of the Forest. Non players prize went to Francis Kenna of Rahway and a framed picture to Mrs. John Kenna. High scores included Bridge Alfred Coley and Alfred Dunfee Whist Anna Petro Henry Miller Fan Tan Chris Witting Barron Levi Kathleen Somers Thomas Somers Pinochle William Geesey Joseph Rath J Kenna William Murphy Soren Nelson Thomas Rath Allan Moore Albert Outwarter Charles Dudas and Thomas Copland. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Klein
Main Street
Pride of Court Barron
Companions of the Forest
Francis Kenna
Rahway
John Kenna
Bridge
Alfred Coley
Alfred Dunfee
Anna Petro
Henry Miller
Fan Tan
Chris Witting
Barron Levi
Kathleen Somers
Thomas Somers
William Geesey
Joseph Rath
J. Kenna
William Murphy
Soren Nelson
Thomas Rath
Allan Moore
Albert Outwarter
Charles Dudas
Thomas Copland
Melba Howard Becomes Bride of Wm L Stuart
Miss Melba Howard daughter of Mrs William Woodruff Howard of Green Street became the bride of William Leslie Stuart son of Mr and Mrs Harry Stuart of Rahway. Rev Ernest S Abbott conducted the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in a service filled with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Melba Howard
William Woodruff Howard
Green Street
William Leslie Stuart
Harry Stuart
Rahway
Ernest S. Abbott
Junior-Senior Prom Proves Big Success
The Junior-Senior Prom at the High School gym drew a large crowd with colorful streamers and a lively atmosphere. Connie Atkinson and his Rhythm Boys provided the music while Harry Sechrist oversaw the event. committees led by John Aquila, Vincent Shay, and Francia Nelson organized entertainment, finance, refreshments, and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Atkinson
Harry Sechrist
John Aquila
Jake Copeland
Evelyn Howard
Ily Harned
James Mayer
Vincent Shay
George Rapostro
Alton Wolny
Mary Levi
Dorothy Kreyling
Frances de Angelo
Dorothy Farr
Katherine Hinkle
Francia Nelson
William Derick
Jack Blair
Dorothy Biddle
Emily Harned
Elmer Dragos
William aEllia
Flames Devastate Shell Plant Barge At Sewaren Yard
A massive fire swept a barge being loaded at the Shell Eastern Petroleum plant in Sewaren causing the loss of the barge its 20 000 gallon gasoline cargo a tug boat and the dock and loading rack. Fire crews from Woodbridge Port Reading and plant staff battled flames from 3 90 PM to 9 30 PM with minimal injuries and about 100 men repairing the dock through the night to resume shipments. The damage is estimated near 100 000 and officials cited carelessness by the loading crew as a possible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewaren
Shell Eastern Petroleum Products, Inc
Woodbridge Fire Company
Port Reading Fire Department
Fred Mawbey
Woodbridge
Atlantic Seaboard
Frank O’brien
Staten Island
J. H. Allen
Allen
Local Firm Wins Low Bid For School Jani tor Supplies
The Board of Education met Monday night to review bids for general janitors supplies. Woodbridge Hardware Company offered the lowest bid of 874.85 dollars, with others including Fords Hardware 1872.35, Rising & Thorn 0, Main Hardware 1455.45, and Abrasive Machinery & Supply Company. A quality comparison will be made before final award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Education
Jowest
Woodbridge Hardware Company
Owever
Fords Hardware Company
Rising & Thorn
Newark
Main, Hardware
Woodbridge
Abrasive Machinery & Supply Company
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Dorothea Janni
Edward Carmilla
Middlesex Council Retreat Club
Woodbridge H. S
Barron Avenue School
Cc. D. A
Salba
Hiran
Manalapan
Wm. L. Stuart
J. Blake
FTLMA
Main Etreet
Shell
Law
Hardiman
LL. Bardiman
Seaman's
Perth Amboy
Or. Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, N, J
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