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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
2
The keynote of modern science is vision care and prevention. Early vision testing in schools can detect defects and direct care to eye physicians, preventing irreversible impairment. Squints often begin before age three and require prompt, individualized treatment to preserve sight.
The Christian Advocate quotes a request to an odd job man to perform morning chores. The list includes digging the garden, cutting down a fence, chopping wood for lighting fire, cleaning sheds, and washing and painting. The text reads as a quirked fragment of a larger plea.
The Stratford Beacon reports a humorous misadventure as Bitty Murphy flies over New York City. The plane climbs to about 2000 feet before nose gear trouble sparks laughs from the pilot and Pat. A stray remark about “goose down” provokes a chorus of jokes as passengers debate who fears a fall.
Piano pupils of Mrs A G Brown held their annual recital Friday evening at her Main street home. The program featured piano solos, violin and voice numbers with many parents and friends in attendance and spring flower decor.
It is learned this morning that Oral Daugherty, deceased president of district No. 1 U M W of A, will appear at a mass meeting on Tuesday in either Bellaire or Bridgeport.
Troquois Camp Fire Girls hosted a party for graduates from Barron Avenue School. Guardian Mrs. Herbert Silbermann organized the event at her home 174 Rowland Place. Honorees Evelyn Howard and Misses Hillen Grausam Luba Hawryjowi Katherine Harned will enter Junifor and Senior High Schools in September.
Chicago judge warns of excessive and raw testimony in divorce proceedings as quoted by the Miami News. The dialogue alludes to the fragility of witnesses and the sensational tone of scandal reporting.
New Jersey Public Utility Information Committee warns campers and travelers that seemingly clear springs and streams may hide disease germs. Officials urge typhoid immunization, boiling water or avoiding drinking from natural sources, plus proper disposal of garbage and sewage to prevent illness.
A London opinion piece jokes about a high visibility costume with inadequate hooks. The quip notes blush and exclamations about plans to attract many eyes, reflecting witty commentary on fashion and public attention.
A compact bungalow design emphasizes comfort for a small family with a large living porch and a broad open grate in the living room. It features exceptional window layout for year round cheer, low roof, fire resistant materials, and porch columns that can double as bases for ornamental urns.
The note says this year's carnival will be the most elaborate yet with many new features and a special entertainment program each evening. It will be held on the vacant lot at the corner of Main Street and Sumbour Avenue.
Rev A Boylan Fitz Gerald pastor of the Methodist church spoke at the Manual Memorial Service held by the Odd Fellows Tenth District Sunday evening in the loge Shuron. Over 150 members of the order and Violet Rebekah Dodge attended. District Deputy Grand Patriotic A Barner and District Deputy Grand Master W Herrmann led roll calls. Music by the church choir and Sylvester Williams sang several hymns. The choir performed Step by Step and the service featured flowers from district lodges.
A fragment recalls a pedestrian asking for the shortest way to an emergency hospital. An onlooker or bystander directs them to stand where they are, with a mention of Wright Engine Builder.
A brief item notes an unnamed person returning to the city after an trip to the West Indies. The fragment mentions Watertown and Syracuse CN and a destination rest period.
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