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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

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Scouts Leave Tomorrow for High Bridge Camp

Troop 31 scouts depart tomorrow for their ten day camp at High Bridge. Abbott, scoutmaster, will supervise with A. Tappen assisting the committee. Seventeen named scouts will attend with tests, drill, and a closing visitors day on Sunday.

High Bridge High Bridge Tomorry Abbott Scoutmanster Tappen Cop Doug Testa Herbert Lunn In Taritan Council Jackson Harry Armatrong Poll Demarcat Raymond Peter Jilelagean Edward Rela Melvin Sherman John Eppen Oer Russell Baldwin Albert Outot Walter Vy Yy Aypik Patch RE Nilsen Harry Wieon Fred Leon Donnelly Janica Keatpeuna Jacek Biatt D. Pate

Drunk Driver Sent to Jail for 30 Days

A Rahway man, age unknown, was arrested after a four car collision on Rahway Avenue near the Hive Reformatory. The driver received a 30 day jail sentence for drunken driving and related charges, while a passenger was treated at a hospital and later discharged.

Scout Executive Board Meets Here Tuesday

The Raritan Council of Boy Scouts of America will hold its executive board meeting Tuesday evening at the Galaida Hotel in Northbridge. Howard W. Thorn, council president, will preside, with representatives from all units attending.

Raritan Boy Scouts of America Hit Street Amboy Avenue Noudbridge Howard W. Thorn Will Lodde

Avenel Firé Company Wins Attendance Cup

The Avenel Fire Company won the cup for having the largest turnout at the event held by the Teelion Fre Company. The gathering, hosted by the Avenel School, drew a sizeable crowd last evening.

Avenel Church Drive Surpasses Goal by Five Thousand

At a Sunday meeting the Avenel First Presbyterian Church fund drive reported over 15000 subscribed for construction and furnishings. The Ladies Aid led donations with 2000 to be raised within fifty weeks, and 7700 had been raised before Victory Day service. Campaign directors and several teams organized further appeals.

Avenel First Presbyterian Churc Bundes W. M. Dawson C.A. Morrow R. Hughes A.M. Smith Lendel Pomeroy George Leonard Mary Mowbray Charles Siessel D. P. DeYoung J. Labat J. EB. Donegan William Dawson William Krug A. M. Schmidt W. H. Krug Herbert F. Ayrés A. E. Schmidt

Avenel Children Bitten by Dogs

Avenel children were bitten by dogs during the past week. Harold Everingham, 4, of 37 Livingston street, was bitten near 4 o clock Friday afternoon. dog owned by Mr. Walker in rear of the Steel Equipment plant. Clara Muller, 8, of Fifth avenue, bitten Monday evening. dog owned by Mr. Anderson on Avenel street. Both cases reported to the Board of Health and animals are under observation.

Avenel Harold Everingham Livingston Street Walker T. Spencer George Muller Fifth Avenue Clara Anderson Avenel Street Mark Board of Health

Busses Crash on Lincoln Highway Iselin injures one

On the Lincoln Highway in Iselin last Friday evening two Pete's Taxi busses from Metuchen and two passenger cars were damaged. One bus faced south, the other north, with Dominick Fiaiani of Baltimore hospitalized briefly. Gracom of Jersey City drove the car owned by Di Giacomo. the second car was driven by Anderson of Elizabeth.

Lincoln Highway Iselin Pete's Taxi Company Metuchen Allen McDonnell Dominick Fiaiani East Baltimore Street Baltimore New Durham Road Gracom Angelo di Giacomo Webwater Jersey City Waiter M. Anderson Monmouth Street Elizabeth

Man Pleads After Passing Red Light in Philadelphia

Mike Gallina aged 36 of 4198 East Price Street Philadelphia paid the costs of court after being arraigned in a police spur t on Monday morning for a red light violation.

Mike. Gallina East Price Street Philadelphia

Township Primaries Vote Light in County Contest

In a light turnout primary election, two local men won Republican nominations for sheriff and coroner amid multiple township tallies. William Price led the sheriff race with 5 932 county votes and 1 187 township votes, while Andrew Keyes and Frederick Blodgett trailed. August F. Greiner won the coroner nomination by a large township majority, and Leon E. McElroy secured the Republican mayoralty nomination with a commanding county result. Other winners included Harold Schiller for Justice of the Peace and Morrison, Demarest for General Assembly seats, with George Cathers winning the Democratic County Clerk nomination. County officials and board contenders were listed with full county and township tallies.

William Price Shriev Alts Andrew Hkeyta Frederick Blodgett Price Keyes Blodgett August F. Greiner A. F. Greiner Hay Russell Har Robert P.mason Leon E. McElroy Aldred Anderson Carles R. Stessel Edna M. Hanson Snxther Herbert £. Ayres Charles F. Stessel Sophia Krohne Edna M. Hanpon Harold Demarest General Assembly George R. Morrison Joseph H. Edgar M. Irv- Ing Demarest John J. Feber Anthony C. Ritz F. William Hilker W. S. Hannah P. W. Hilker Arnold Kalamen Hannah Williams Dey Walter Quackenbush J. Fred Orpen Republican Party Walter G. Quackenbuah Amos Wheatley George Cathers George’ Cathers Anthony J. Gebhardt Peter Kroeger Berg Whcoff Compton Tace C. Raymond Wicoff Lewie Compton Moe Koch Alexander Bors

Band Supervisor Move Sparks School Music Expansion

Band instructor reform urged after a board meeting led by Prof Love. Theodore Fepa proposed to lead a two day a week program at 1600 dollars yearly, with Mr Hoops teaching individual instruments and group sessions. Miss Fraser would remain supervisor but under increased scope.

Linnespat John H. Love Board of Education Love Theodore Fepa Hoops Fraser

Justus Krako Placed Under Thirty Day Jail Sentence

Justus Krako a 44 year old laborer from Fords was arraigned in police court Monday morning on a assault and battery charge filed by his wife. He was ordered to serve thirty days in the county jail.

Oyans Haya Vogel Justus Krako Fords

Cameraman Plans Local Film Scenes at State Theatre

Dan Dorn works at the State Theatre transforming the stage into a Hollywood studio for scenes of The Story of Woodbridge. He shot the Little Women's Club at the Concannon residence and will photograph Woodbridge Fire Company No 1 members, police off duty, and children at tomorrow’s matinee. Buddy Dayer of Sewaren and Evelyn Fox of Woodbridge named as hero and heroine in the usual State Theatre casting.

Woodbridge Dan Dorn State Theatre Hollywood Dorn Little Women's Club Concannon Grove Avenue Woodbridge Fire Company No Buddy Dayer Sewaren Evelyn Fox

Fr Hart Speaker at St James School Commencement

Rev Peter J Hart of New Brunswick delivered a talk on The Value of Education at St James School Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises. The program drew many friends and relatives with diplomas awarded to students Bea Kath Edward Congrev Warren Einhorn Joseph Kish John Fitzpatrick Norman Lewis William Powers Stephen Zick Leon Gerity and to girls Helen Gulyas Sarah Barcellona Irene Simon Catherine O Neill Irene Merreti Grace Conlon Catherine Campion Ange Gerity Mary Peterz Ethel Ishinger Rena Snyder Teresa Gall Anna Zillal Mary Peer Margaret Krewnikle.

Peter J. Hart New Brunswick St. James’ School Bea Edward Kath Edward Congrev Warren Einhorn Joseph Kish John Fitzpatrick Norman Lewis William Powers Stephen Zick Leon Gerity Helen Gulyas Sarah Barcellona Irene Simon Catherine O'Neill Irene Mer

Graduates Receive Special Awards At Graduation Exercises

Peter Jandrisevits of Barron Avenue High School Class of 1929 earned two special awards and a certificate for top averages in mathematics and sciences and for perfect attendance. Bertha McKenzie won two prizes for highest class averages. Edna Brigemen received the Janet Gage Chapter prize in American History. Other honors went to Gwenn Christopherson and Isabel Felton for department top averages, with attendance certificates to ten students.

Peter Jandrisevits Barron Avenue High School Jandrisevits Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Bertha MecKenzie F. H. Turner Sewarén McKenzie Janet Gage Edna Briggmen Gwenn Christopherson Isobel Felton Cynthia Anderson William Denman Frank Vukokovets Evelyn Baldwin Edna Brinkmas William Handerhan Andrew Kurginsky Joseph Kurtinsky Albina Mucciarello Homa Peteysen

Avenel Fourth of July Committee Seeks More Funds

The Avenel Fourth of July committee reports $200 already raised for the celebration. A meeting at Flynn Tea Room Wed evening set the next gathering for Monday to push fund efforts. Local residents urged to attend and help with planning and donations.

Avenel Ge Ee Aia Wade Flynn Tea Room Tha Peany R Paul Sele ‘B. Niet Etn Lat Warren Girke

Seek Po Excel Speech at Barron Avenue High Commencement

Rev Dr H Y Mud land urged sixty four Barron Avenue High School graduates to seek excellence in one field and set goals for youth. Board President Melvin H Clum awarded diplomas, with Principal John H Love and Arthur Ferry presenting prizes.

H. Y. Mud@land Elizabeth The Methodis Episcopal Church Barron Avenue High School Markland Board of Education Melvin H. Clum John H. Love Sii Ofd Laas Arthuur Ferry

Fall Keeps Girl From Attending Commencement

Miva Anna Donnelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Donnelly of Rowland Place had a four year perfect attendance record at Barron Avenue High School until an accident kept her from attending the commencement event last evening. She will still receive her diploma and a perfect attendance certificate, to be awarded by Principal Arthur Derry at the ceremony. Miss Donnelly slipped and sprained her ankle while coming downstairs shortly before eight oclock.

Miva Anna Donnelly aMd Alexander Donnelly Rowland Place Barron Avenue High School Miss Donnelly Arthur Derry Misa Donnelly Barron Avenue Farry

Fragmented OCR Note About August Event

A damaged OCR snippet hints at an August event or deadline. Names, places, and specifics are unclear but the fragment implies scheduling or noting an appointment.

Board Accepts Resignations and Appoints Replacements

The Board of Education accepted the resignations of three staff members at Monday night’s meeting. Appointments, recommended by the teachers committee, included Theodore Valogh Dorothy Nussbaum Elizabeth Kitchen Katharina Clifford Mary Mack Lillian Anderson Effie Estelle Baker. Also accepted were resignations of Josephine Meehan Florence Bors and Sadie Miller.

Srmene Board of Education Theodore Valogh Dorothy Nussbaum Elizabeth Kitchen Kathérina Clifford Mary Mack Lillian Anderson Effie Estelle Baker Josephine Meehan Florence Bors Sadie Miller

Blaze at Iselin School No. 15 Causes No Damage

A fire at Iselin School No. 15 on May 24 started in a waste paper pile in the basement. Students evacuated in an orderly manner under teacher supervision. no injuries or damage reported. Clerk B C Ensign investigated, per Supervillag Principal John Love's report submitted to the Board of Education Monday evening.

Iselin School No. 15 Supervillag John. ¥. Love Board of Education Love C. Ensign

Woodbridge Hardware Co Gets School Supplies Order

The Woodbridge Hardware Co received a contract for school supplies at a meeting. The total bid was 2003 dollars and 33 cents. Samples were approved as up to standard after a subcommittee review. Committeeman Walling said higher quantities were requested but refused, citing inferior items and potential losses on the current order.

Woodbridge Hardware Company Board of Education Walling

NYC Man Injured as Delivery Truck Overturns on St George Ave

Anthony Alicio of 2388 Acqueduct Street New York City was cut about the face when his truck overturned after a collision on St George Avenue Saturday evening. Lucy Stockman of 109 Vermont Street Newark drove a car that jammed the side of the truck, according to Motorcycle Officer George Fint.

Anthony Alicio Acqueduct Street New York City Waa St. George's Avenue Lucy Stockman Vermont Street Newark George Fint

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