St James School Confers 32 Eighth Grade Diplomas
Thirty two pupils at St James School Woodbridge received their Eighth Grade diplomas in a Monday evening ceremony. Rev C B Reagan pastor of St James Church presented the diplomas and spoke on education noting school life prepares for future life. Guests included Revs Richard Ryan Somerville Thomas Maher Fay Hills and F A Houghlin. The crowded hall was decorated with spring flowers and crepe paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ School
Woodbridge
C. B. Reagen
St. Janes’ Church
Richard Ryan
Somerville
Thomas Maher
Fay Hills
F. A. Houghlin
Reagan
Irue
Last Obstacle to Woodbridge Speedway Cleared
The Woodbridge Speedway project cleared its final legal hurdle as Vice Chancellor M A Berry denied an injunction sought by George A Brown and David A Brown to halt work. The track’s developers, Woodbridge Speedway Inc, proceed with opening planned for Independence Day after earlier delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge Speedia
AAS
M. A. Berry
Long Branch
George A. Brown
David A. Brown
Woodbridge
Jocal Met
Walliam W. Garpenter
Woodpidge Speedway, Inc
Aia
Poand Oval
Fhr
Fecal
Arg
Vics-Chancelon Berry
By. Frederick
Ri ‘Dsan
Brung dec ant. Mrs orate at 269 Jaughten OF
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a notice or statement involving a person titled Mrs and a location 269 Jaughten OF. No clear event, date, or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orate
Jaughten
Court Mercedes Plans Card Party in Columbian Club
Final plans were made at a Court I Mercedes Catholic Daughters of America meeting for a Monday evening card party at the Columbian Club. Games include usual offerings and special tables for grouped play. Committee: Mrs. Michael De Joy chairwoman, many members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court i Mercedes
Catholic Daughters of America
Columbian Club
Michael de Joy
Prank Mayo
Arthur Ernst
James Donahue
Alfred Coley
Join Einhorn
O. F. Dunigan
Andrew Gerity
Rose Gerity
K. Braitling
M. Fitzpatrick
T. &. O'Brien
Margaret Gerity
Harry Foley
John Cosgrove
August Baumann
I. Kenna
May Thompson
Thomas Gerity
George Wright
J. B. Leyi
Andrew Lealiy
Ex-Chiefs to Join W F W Encampment in Perth Amboy
Local veterans including BE Sattler Githam Kath Zerher Zegvir L Ailgair Peterson Goris Bergen will participate in the Veterans of the Foreign Wars encampment in Perth Amboy. The four day event features a parade, exercises, aerial circus, band concert, and military ball with weather delaying some activities to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Sattler
W. A. Githam
IF. Kath
L. J. Zéhrer
W. Ailgair
W. Peterson
L. EB. Goris
J. Bergen
Veterans of the Foreign Wars
Perth Amboy
Los Angeles
Starr
Post
Elizabeth Avenue
Main
Grant Streets
62Nd Coast Artillery Corps
Ramblers
Orange Police
Ua Company of Infantry
Piclagky
62Nd Artillery Corps
Fords Resident Hangs Self to Tree Near Home
John Julius, 70, of King George road Fords, was found hanging from a tree near his home early Saturday by locals searching the woods. Coroner Havsah notified. body taken to R. Himeér morgue where suicide was pronounced. Julius lived with his son John Julius Jr. and family noted relatives observed his absence Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Julius
King George Road
Fords
Bords' “Woods
Wolen
Roms
Coxoner Havsah
R. Himeér Moque
Sina If
Julius
John Quilius, Jr
Ac‘cording
Ladies' Aid Society Plans Holiday Bazaar and Supper
The Congregational Church Ladies' Aid Society met this season to schedule a holiday bazaar and supper in the School rooms at Bergen Grove. President Bw. Heasland will oversee the event. A report from the committee showed over 50 dollars raised at the bake sale held at Mas. G. Campbell's Grove residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelrib
Supcae
Bergen
Bw. Heasland
Senate
Mas.g. Campbell
Grove Uavende
Local Beauty Contest Plans Unfold in Town
Local organizers map a small scale beauty contest for the evening with plans for contestants and judging. The event aims to showcase regional talent and community participation, inviting residents to attend and vote.
Church Street Extension Gets Town Committee Approval
The Township Committee approved an ordinance to extend Church Street from Linden Avenue to St George Avenue, creating a 60 foot highway about 165 feet long. Engineer George R Merrill and Committeeman Gransam led the effort to align the road with historic boundaries and owners agreed to allow the township to cut through the property, waiving damages to enable early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Linden Avenue
St. George Avenue
Jacob Grausaim
George R. Merrill
Brewster
Custer
Patrick Caldwell
Gransam
Rev J Myers Delegated To Rotary International Meet
Rev J Benjamin Myers pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church is the Woodbridge Club’s sole delegate to the Rotary International Convention in Minneapolis. He notes delegates from 45 countries and describes services on trains, courteous Rotary hospitality, and the convention’s progress with discussions on proposed legislation and international relations by Dr Edouard Willems of Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edouard Willems
Belgium
Rotary International
Local C D A Holds Successful Hat Social
The Catholic Daughters of America held a hat social with Miss Margaret Sullivan as committee chair. Prizes went to Mrs. M Fitzpatrick for the ugliest hat and Mrs. Mattie Dunigan for the prettiest hat, with Rose Gerity winning the prize packer. Mrs. John Powers sang several solos and many members attended including Mrs. S Kenna, Mrs. George Wright, Miss Mae Thompson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cours Mercedes
Catholic Daughters of America
Columbian Club
Margaret Sullivan
Ghars Fe
M. Fitzpatrick
Mattie Dunigan
S. Kenna
George ‘Wright
Mae Thompson
Alfred Coles
Ed. Einhorn
Arthur HB
Ernst
John. Powers
Fitzpatrick
Margaret ‘Sudlivan
Harry Foley
Margaret Gerity
J. Soe
Rose Gerity
Braitling
D. 2
Cartered Man Fixed Fine for Discreet Conduct
Alex Wolmin of Carteret appeared in police court on Monday before Recorder Bernard W. Vogel. He pled guilty to a charge of discreet conduct and was fined 60 dollars, with the judge noting the fin e as appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wolmin
Carteret
Woniay
Bel Re
Bernard W. Vogel
Gom
Officials to attend meet at Houston New Jersey delegates head to National Democratic Convention
Mayor William A. Ryan Township Committeeman Jacob Grausam and Township Attorney Henry St Clair Lavin depart by special train from New Brunswick to Houston Texas for the National Democratic Convention. Ryan attends as alternate district delegate while Grausam and Lavin go as visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Ryan
Jacob Grausam
Henry St.Clair Lavin
New Brunswick
Houston
Texas
Mayer Ryan
Grausam
Attorney Lavin
New Jersey
Woodbridge Group
Alfred E. Smith
Georgia
Wisconsin
Edward J. Edwards
A. Harry Moore
Harry Heber
Paul J. Moore
Mary T. Norton
Thelma Parkinson
Addaciive Y. Lawrence
Helen M
Madden
Percy H. Stewart
Charles V. Duffy
Wiliam O. Cannon
Frank Dorsey
Perth Amboy
Rebecca
DB. Winston
Emma EB
Hyland
Elizgabeth P. Noyton
Anna KR. Richter
Jobo J. Quinn
James Jr. Misichel
Ryan
James Mercer Davis
Court of Honor at Scout Camp for Woodbridge Troop 31
Thirty five scouts from Woodbridge Troop No 31 Raritan Council traveled to High Bridge Sunday afternoon. The troop will hold a Court of Honor Sunday afternoon inviting all parents and friends. T A Tappen chairs the troop committee. Scout staff includes Daniel L. Ogden scoutmaster and John Donnelly Henry Nelson George Tappen as assistant scoutmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stk
Meder
John
Woodbridge
Boy Scouts
Raritan Council
High Bridge
T. A. Tappen
Harry Armstrong
Arthur Anderson
David Balfour
William Henry
Russell Baldwin
Robert Humphries
Jade Blair
Ray Jackson
John Campbell James Lee
Joe Leeson
Russelll Demarest
Walter Levi
Robert Digsbrow
Donald Moorganson
John Speneteiner
Irr
A Ienetrick
Neson Wealen
Pasiannancis Parsons
Robert Helier
Ray Peterson
Edward Reisman
Harry Wilson
Melvin Sherman
Alton Wolney
David Shaw
George Donnelly
George Stricker
Arthur
Foresters to Initiate Large Class at Next Meeting
A large class of Woodbridge Young Jiwen will receive the Forestey secrets at the next regular meeting of Court Barron No. 63, Depresters of America. New officers led by Chief Ranger M. J. Goulden Jr. and floor man Sr. Woodward work to boost the court, while K J Kenna is named Deputy Grand Chief Ranger for Court Standard of Perth Amboy. A Perth Amboy appointment takes effect June 27 with plans to send a delegation for his honor. A Court of Lady Foresters is also under consideration in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
K. J. Kenna
Court Standard of
Perth Amboy
Grand Court of
New Jersey
Wanna
Lady Foresters
Miees
Will Tour Europe With Miss Geraldine Gatliz Party
Miss Geraldine M. Gatliz of Tis dale place will sail June 30 with her mother Mrs. Joseph Coyne and Miss Evelyn Gorman of Allentown Pa for a three months tour of Europe aboard the S S America. Miss Gatliz recently received a bachelor of arts degree at Georgian Court College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine M. Gatliz
Tisdale Place
Joseph Coyne
Evelyn Gorman
Allentown
S. S
America
Europe
Gerity
Iselin Scouts to Hold Court of Honor
The Boy Scouts of Iselin Troop No 71 with Haritan Coroell will stage a Court of Honor at School No 13 next Monday evening. Troops 43 Avenel and 61 Colonia join parents and friends in the event. Merit badges and service pins will be awarded. charter talks by District Commissioner B F Ellison prepare the fourth-year charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Iselin
Haritan Coroell
Avenel
Colonia
Réopa
B. F. Ellison
Directors of
Raritan Council
Former Dog Catcher Found Dead in Home
Former Holger Hill dog catcher Lind Olsen, 55, of Adelaide Avenue, Holger Hill, was found dead at his home after police were alerted Sunday. A preliminary survey suggested he had probably been dead for about a month, with illness keeping him from seeking aid. Two witnesses noticed a sign on the door asking passersby to call a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oreg Lind Olsen
Adeliide Avenue
Holger Hill
Simonsen
Goroner Hansen
Olsen
Governors Smith and Moore dedicate bridges at Amboy and Perth Amboy
Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York and Governor A Harry Moore of New Jersey led a dedication ceremony for the Howland Hook Elizabeth and Perth Amboy Port Townsend bridges. Crowds watched as the governors opened the spans and praised the Port Authority role in port modernization and rail cooperation for regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Howland Hook-Elizabeth
Perth Amboy
Pottenville
Woodbridge Township
A. Harry Moore
Jersey
York
United States
Aimboy
gove’Gar
Amboy Avenue
Goviessor Smith
A. Moore
New Jersey
Ae Moorg
Smith
Howland Hook
Elizabeth
Tot- Lenxalle
Port Authority
Arthur Kill
Wade
Potter Sworn In as Acting Postmaster in Woodbridge
Stanley C. Potter of 123 Prospect street is sworn in by W. Leon Harned as acting postmaster of Woodbridge Post Office. He fills the role after Carl R. Chase’s resignation and will serve while officials seek a permanent appointee. Applications open until July 10 with a character and ability test rather than a formal exam. He previously worked with Boynton Brothers and Company and served as a World War II Naval Reservist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley C. Potter
Prospect Street
Woodbridge
W. Leon Harned
Mr. Potter
Carl R. Chase
Mer. Potter
oMce
Boynion Brothers and Company
Real Hstate
Perth Amboy
Civil Service Commission
Truck and Passenger Car Involved in Crash
Rail Casler of 8 Bond Street Freehold reports he was driving north on the Lincoln Highway in Tielin when his truck collided with a car driven by a Black man. Casler’s truck owned by David Schwartzman of New Brunswick. the other car’s owner is George Bal 535 Somerset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rail Casler
Bond Street
Freehold
Lincoln Highway
Tielin
Casler
David Schwartzman
Troop Street
New Brunswick
George
Somerset
Hopelawn Plans Modern School Addition
Hopelawn district approves a bid package for a new school addition including heating and ventilating systems. The Board will study bids first and plans to award contracts later. Several bids were listed for general construction and electrical work, with readings showing multiple firms and prices. Local residents sought permission to place scenery in the auditorium at a cost not to exceed 290,placing $100 as their share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALE Mae ‘Board
Eral
Con Rags
C. Marzela
B. Stark
G. W. Hyper Construction Company
Goldfarb & Son
Michal Reject
Walter Jensen
Amlanus Pederson
A. Construction Company
Sophus Greisen
Yor Son
Raynidud
Sinderac
Greisen & Anderson
John H. Salaki
William ©. Schmidt
Ang
HH. Suominen
Charlies
Burns, Tang & Richardson
Jengen & Rodner
Offie School
Miss Barcelona Weds John Vanerus in St James Church
Miss Jay Barcelona daughter of Mrs Rose Barcelona Grove Avenue wed John Vanerus of Avenel in St James Church ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Cousin Mary Venerus served as matron of honor with bridesmaids Nelda Venerus Caroline Horvath Bethe Caracus and Agnes Conti. Ushers Joseph Venerus Charles Manson Oswald Turrenio David Sunito. Rev B Reagan officiated. Anne Dunnigan sang O Promise Me and Patrick Fenton played piano for the ceremony. A reception at the bride’s mother’s home followed with festive floral decor and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Barcelona
Rose Barcelona
Grove Avenue
John Vanarus
Avenel
St. James’ Church
Mary Venerus
Nelda Venerus
Caroline Horvath
Bethe Caracus
Agnes Conti
Cassavello
Brooklyns
Joseph Venerus
Charles Manson
Oswald Turrenio
David Sunito
B. Reagan
Anne Dunnigan
Onsganist
Patrick Fenton
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ST. James
Speedway
George and
David Brown
Court Mercedes
W.F. W
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rev. J. Myers
Rotary Meet
Lavin
Scout Camp
Foresters
Court Barron
Outerbridge
Goethals
Port Authority Commission
Atlantic
Stan. C. Potter
Hopelawn
Miss Barcelona
Venerus
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