Woodbridge Building Boom Grows as Permits Hit $111,300
Woodbridge reports a major building boom led by eight active permits totaling $27,425 in Woodbridge and a township wide count of 111,300 in permits issued to date. Notable project Abe Chasin receives a $20,000 two story apartment permit on Claire avenue. Authorities note rising construction from outside towns and a surge in new homes across Port Reading Hopelawn Iselin and Keasby with multiple garage and bungalow projects listed through June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kayser
Kayser
Woodbridge
Abe Chasin
Claire Avenue
Fords
Port Reading
Hopelawn
Keusbey
Iselin
Avenel
Reba
New Brunswick Avenue
White & Hess
Rahway Avenue
W. Zangenburg
Lewis Street
Peter Keso
Florida Grove Road
Keasbey
Frank Blake
Ridgedale Avenue
Holgar Hill
Joseph Nagy
eClub Avenue
Charles Stanik
Leorna Avenue
John Nagy
Lyman Avenue
John Siva
William Tuttle
Coolidge Avenue
Edgar Hill
Mary Bolik
Iselin Boulevard
Mr. Blodget
Louis Hirsh
Fairfield Avenue
Jersey Avenue
Michael Youhasz
Holly Street
Chris Rasmussen
Gordon Avenue
John Zellccokogies
Warner Stret
Mile
Baestack
Maxwell Avenue
Salvatore Covine
Turner Street
Fort Reading
August Kalschinsky
Allime Avenue
John Taniszkein
Tappen Street
Oqone
Nichoals
Seven Entrants In Popularity Race At Avanel
The Avanel Firemen carnival at the firehouse grounds July 28 29 30 features a popularity contest for three top girls. Contestants include Wilhelmina Smith Caroline Bender Mildred Clancy Julia Wargo Elizabeth Britter Mary Repman and Theresa Powell. Fire Company in the Township will receive a silver loving cup on Firemen's Night July 30. Frank Healy chairs with assistants John Larsen George Muller Patrick Donato Frank Prairie Joe Cospido Charles Flynn Fred Leidner Thomas Cannon Wm Borgeson Carl Nier and Anthony Galaida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenel
Wilhelmina Smith
Caroline Bender
Mildred Clancy
Julia Wargo
Elizabeth Britter
Mary Repman
Theresa Powell
Frank Healy
John Larsen
George Muller
Patrick Donato
Frank Prairie
Joe Cospido
Charles Flynn
Fred Leidner
Thomas Cannon
Wm- Borgeson
Carl Nier
Anthony Galaida
Fulton Street Store Looted by Burglary
A. B. Kahme of 210 Fulton Street reported a burglary Tuesday. Thieves gained entry by breaking a rear window and stole clothing and other articles from the store overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kahme
Fulton Street
Baby Parade in Woodbridge Draws Crowds and Prizes
The annual Baby Parade by the Men's Brotherhood and the Businessmen's Association drew 100 plus entrants and featured colorful costumes from flower outfits to a barrel of sunshine. Harriet Short, Jean Liddie and Mildred Bowers won best entry as wooden soldiers, with other prizes awarded to Twos and more for youngsters, aviators, and doll carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hese
Men’s Brotherhood
Jean Merrill
George Merrill
Gloria Poter
Stanley Potter
Betty Jane Davis
Town Hall
Businessmen’s Association
Main Street
Woodbridge
Lindy
Harriet Short
Jean Liddie
Mildred Bowers
Theodore
Vaughn
Grace E. Camp
South
Daniel Deakins
Howard R. Reyder
Doris W. Houser
Burnham Gardner
St. Louis
School Street
Patrick Murphy
Middlesex Fife and Drum Corps
Raritan Council
Woodbridge Township
John Dixon
Irvington
Fife
Daniel L. Odgen
Phil’ Sheridan
Alexander G. R. Quelch
Warren G. Harding
Benjamin F. Ellison
Benjamin Franklin
Colonia
David W. Davis
Buffalo Bill
Iselin
Richard Sharifi
Herbert W. Lunn
Angered Motorist Knocks Down Sewaren Bridge Tender
Vincent Pelican of Bayonne was fined and held for Grand Jury after an incident near the Woodbridge Creek bridge in Sewaren. Theodore Zehrer, the 70 year old bridge tender, was knocked down during an argument on the Perth Amboy side. Edward Sarochen, also of Bayonne, faced fines for disorderly conduct while police say both men resisted arrest. Pelican received additional doctor fees after sustaining head injuries. John O Laughlin attended the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Pelican
Bayonne
Recorder
Vyorel
Perth Amboy
Theodore Zehrer
Sewaren
Woodbridge Creek
Pelican
Edward Sarochen
Woodbridge
Zehrer
Toni Somers
Sarochen
Collins
John O’laughlin
Don t Nag Husband Judge Warns Wife
A woman told in court that her husband repeatedly left home and the judge advised against nagging. The couple had appeared before, the husband having claimed his wife nagged him. He again left home this week prompting the courtroom admonition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Vogel
Voger
Telegraph Wire Stolen Across Rahway to Avenel
The Postal Telegraph Company reported eleven spans of copper wire stolen from poles between Rahway Junction and Avenel last week. Police are investigating. Several copper wire thefts have been reported in the past six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Rahway Junction
Avenel
Big Carnival Features Black Bottom Contests and Dancing
The American Legion Carnival at School No 14 grounds features Black Bottom contests for all ages with attractive prizes. A pavilion hosts general dancing and various booths run by volunteers for the Paris Convention fundraiser. Commander Leon McElroy heads the event with adjutant Selmar Christiansen and others assisting, as rain dampened Saturday’s turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarleston
Américan ‘Legion
Legion
Leon McElroy
Selmar Christiansen
William H. Treen
August Gr
Russell McElroy
Verna McElroy
Charles Nelson
William Allgeir
Fred Zehrer
William Donovan
Victor Love
Ray Moore
Fred Mawbey
It's Really Economical Mrs Smith Recommends Blue Ribbon Butter
Mrs. Smith endorses Blue Ribbon Butter as economical and convenient. She notes the carton guarantees a full pound, saving money compared to the old method of weighing butter in a dish. She urges readers to buy a carton at their dealer today.
Woodbridge Carnival Purchases $3000 in Goods
Goods valued at 3000 dollars were purchased for the Woodbridge Firemen's annual carnival by the Purchasing Committee this week. The committee includes Cnies Ferdinand Kath E M Sattler and Assistant Chief Edward Melick. The meeting Wednesday night outlined plans for what may be the largest Woodbridge carnival in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
Cnies
Ferdinand
Kath
E. M. Sattler
Edward Melick
Aquila Wins Iselin Primary Contest in Democrats and Republicans
In Iselin district primaries Anthony Aquila defeated Walter Longley in the Democratic county committeemen contest. Republican nomination for Township committee man in the Third Ward went to Charles Seissel over William Turner. Joseph L. Gill, seeking re election, won seventeen Republican votes, while Seissel received forty six. The GOP vote surged due to clashes between regular and independent candidates. Full results appear on page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
Anthony Aquila
Walter Longley
Revialry
William B. Turner
Charles Seissel
Seissel
Joseph L. Gill
Gill
Summer Term Opens at High School for Seniors
Summer school opened at the High School on Wednesday for a six week session. Fifty five students are attending the sessions.
Mac Vindicates Claim of Tallest Cop in Town
Alien MacDonald and Woodbridge officers argued over who was tallest. A wall rule and spirit level measured Tom Somers at six foot three and three quarters inches, Bill Romond at six foot three, confirming MacDonald’s claim for once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaccDonald
Woodbridge
Fom
Somers
Mac
Tom
Bill Romond
Local Knights of Columbus Hold Banquet in Woodbridge
Middlesex Council No. 857 Knights of Columbus hosted a banquet at the Cross Keys Inn Woodbridge with speakers Judge Edward J. McGrath Rev Dr Frederick F Russell State Deputy W Whalen and others. John Daley presided as toastmaster. Officers listed include Grand Knight Joseph Grace Deputy Grand Knight Arthur Geis and trustees John F Ryan Ferdinand Kath and Jacob Grausam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Council
Knights of Columbus
Woodbridge
Cross Keys Inn
John Daley
Joseph Conroy
Edward J. McGrath
Frederick F. Russell
W. Whalen
Michael R. Holohan
William’ P. Leahey
Ell Green
Danie’ Daley
J.mual‘lin
Leahey
Daley
Fr Leahey
Pioneer Prairié
Wheatlands
South Dakota
Joseph Grace
Arthur Geis
George O'brien
F. Donigan
William Coll
Michael Conde
Michael de Joy
Michael Killen
W. Fenton
James Irby
Joseph Flanigan
John F. Ryan
Ferdinand Kath
Jacob Grausam
New York Man Named Principal for Schools 1 and 11
Horace W. Cross of New York, a college graduate with teaching experience, was appointed by the Board of Education as the new principal of Schools No. 1 and 11. He replaces L. Dixon who resigned to pursue further study. Patrick Boylan, a teacher at School No. 1, becomes principal of the old Iselin school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace W. Cross
New York
Board of Education
Cross
L. Dixon
Patrick Boylan
Iselin
Girl's Crown bicycle stolen from garage in trainer street
Miss Ruth Rubeer reports Saturday that her red and white Crown bicycle was taken from a rear garage at her home. Police are investigating the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rubeer
Trainer Street
Winslow Lakis Leaves Woodbridge for Manasquan Work
Winslow Lakis of Woodbridge travels to Manasquan to take employment for the balance of the SHPmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow Lakis
Woodbridge
Manasquan
Funeral for Ford's girl Minnie Schneider held today
Funeral services for Miss Minnie Schneider 27 of Ford s were conducted at 2 PM at the Lutheran church Perth Amboy. Pallbearers from General Ceramics Keasbey included John Stack William Kovacs Oscar Tilp Andrew Dudas Charles Sabo and Joan Homan. Burial followed in Alpine cemetery Perth Amboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Schneider
King George’s Road
Fords
Lutheran Church
Perth Amboy
General Ceramics
Keasbey
Miss Schneider
John Stack
William Kovacs
Oscar Tilp
Andrew Dudas
Charles Sabo
Joan Homan
Alpine Cemetery
St. Peter's Hospital
New Brunswick
Pasteur
Arri
Berlin
Germany
Ee Schneider
Artie
N. Ervin
Matawan
Schneider
Belloff
Trenton
State Board of Health
Ben
Grausam Field Bake Draws Bigger Crowd Than Last Year
The second annual field bake of the Jake Grausam Association at the Hungarian Parish House drew a larger turnout than last year despite cool weather. Mayor and committee members attended along with Democrats from all township districts. Charles Kenny and Oscar of Waldorf fame competed in preparing food for the hungry crowd as committee member Grausam ran for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Grausam
Maan Grausam
Charles’ Kenny
Oscar
Waldorf
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Woodbridge Building Room
Fulton St
Imps
Sewaren Bridge
Aquila
Sam
Franklin
Sally
Dearie Sommeone
Scheinder
Grausam Field
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