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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

4

Popular Chairman Elected to Middlesex County Committee

Kremmer Kalteissen, a New Brunswick attorney and lone Democratic Freeholder, was elected chairman of the Middlesex County Democratic Committee last Monday night. Edmund Hayes, who led as chairman for four years, declined to contest, preserving party harmony. Kalteissen is praised for leadership and popularity reflected in recent election gains, with Hayes remaining a supportive figure. The assembly ticket includes Bernard Vogel, Robert Willmont, and James Barker, bolstering the party slate with Kalteissen’s leadership and county candidates Houghton Fallon Gebhardt and Laynen.

Kremmer Kalteissen New Brunswick Board of Freeholders Middlesex County Edmund Hayes Kaiteissen Hayes Ened Song Mescrs Laynen Houghton Fallon Gebhardt Middlesex Assembly Bernard W. Vogel Woodbriu Robert H. Willmont James V. Barker

Bus line links Iselin Fords to Woodbridge with new Jersey route

Commuters praise Ian Gransam of Woodbridge First Ward for securing a 6 06 p m Red Bank express stop. The move, backed by Frank R Valentine, faces Public Utility Commission scrutiny as bus service preparation continues and local officials urge state approval.

Woodbine Red Bank Ian Gransam First Ward Pennsylvania Railad Woodbridge Frank R. Valentine Newark Elizabeth Woodridge Grausam Iselin Woodbridge T Perth Leseveryloy-Rahway Ecriplus

Toolan Letter Details Hold Up of New Bus Line in Middlesex

Hon Mayor and Township Committee Woodbridge NJ read a letter from the Middlesex Bus Owners Association explaining delays in establishing a proposed bus line. It outlines steps with the Public Utilities Commission including petitions and hearings to prove public convenience and necessity before permits are granted.

Public Utility Commission John E. Toolan Utility Commission Pula Board Elmittee Grausam New Jersey Public Utility Act Nisam State Utility Board Woodbridge N. J Middlesex Bus Owners’ Association Middlesex Bus Owhere Association Com- Auton Mogsis Sinatra Zullo Frank Daly Commisston Middlesex Unity Commission Ubiy Phtce

St James Church Service Schedule

Rev Richard J O Farrell presides at Masses 8 AM and 10 30 AM Sunday 9 30 AM Sunday School and Weekday Mass at 7 30 AM Local church notices indicate service times and religious instruction for the week.

James R. GC Richard J. O' Farrell

Christian Science Services in Sewaren Church Schedule

The Christian Science Society of Sewaren, branch of The Mother Church in Boston, holds services at West Avenue every Sunday at eleven. Wednesday evening testimony meetings at eight. Reading room open Thursdays from three to five for reading, borrowing or purchase of authorized publications.

The Christian” Sched¢e” Society Sewaren First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Weat Avenue Christian Science

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Programs

Rev Leroy Y Dillener presides with 10 A M Sabbath School 11 A M Morning Service on In His Name 3 P M Junior Christian Endeavor Lydia Leber presents Radio Messages from Japan 7 P M Pre Prayer Christian Endeavor 7 45 P M Evening Service by Christian Endeavor Society

Juniorristian Endeavor Japan Lydia Leber Ghristian Endeavors Christian Endeavor Sorelety

Congregational Service Schedule and Topics

The Congregational church led by Rev. Wm. V. D. Strong lists Sunday School at 0:45 A.M. Morning Worship at 11 A.M. Chugan Endeavor at 1:45 P.M. with topic What May Japan and Korea Expect from Christianity led by Dijas Elle Sehrimpf. Evening Worship at 1:45 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service at 8 P.M. on The Essential Nature of Patriotism.

Japan Korea Dijas Elle

Epworth League and Church Activities Schedule

Rev Minor H Senior and Moore lead a morning sermon at 10 bynday school services and afternoon evening sermons on the topic Question Community events include an Epworth League rally in September a missionary social at home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Krustaberg with Dream Voices program and a no charge admission with a benevolent offering. Choir practice prayer service and a Men’s Club meeting are listed with a Children's Day program and offertory service. Twelve girls in white collect funds as Mrs Albert te Bergen sings That Sweet Story of Old.

Minor H. Senior Bynday Woal M Moore Epworth League Tople Atytrled George McCullagh Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society Land Edgar Krustaberg High Street Mission Albert Te Bergen Kang

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICES NOTED

The bulletin lists Benjamin Myers as rector and outlines an 8 AM Holy Communion service 9 AM Church School at 11 AM Morning Prayer and Bay Friday observances. text appears garbled with missing portions but indicates standard worship times and church activities.

Public Utility Commission Seeks Forbearance Cooperation

A damaged notice from the Public Utility Commission requests forbearance and cooperation from parties in the service territory. Signed by John I. Toolan, the communication notes the commission will sit on a date to be announced and asks proper authorities to facilitate the matter.

Public Utility Commission GEC Public Deity Commission Tne John 1. Toolan

Births and a death noted in Woodbridge area

Birth announcements from Woodbridge locations list births on June 15 to Ethél Remak at 86 Main Street and June 21 for Emma Harris at 69 New Street, with other names and addresses across Port Reading and Iselin. A death notes Charley LeRoy Squires on Pershing Avenue, Iselin, age 27, and Rose A Flanagan on New Street, Woodbridge, with interments at St James Cemetery, Woodbridge.

Woodbrider Ethél Remak Main Street John Emak Mary Jéan Danone Xinhou Avenue Donald Dannet Aubttae Chford Rivera Aon Andres John Tivera Emma Harris New Street McKinley Harris Wee Port Reading Aniello Zutlo Third Street Benny Zullo Margeret Packer Stephen Danker Charley LeRoy Squires Pershing Avenue Iselin Vermont St. ‘James Woodbridge Rose A. ‘Flanagan St. James Cemetery

Township Committee to Hold Meeting on Ordinances

The Township Committee will meet at the Memorial Municipal Building Woodbridge on June 2 1926 at 8 30 p m to consider final passage of ordinances Objections may be presented by taxpayers and property owners may file written objections with the Township Clerk before the date.

Woodbridge Memorial Silaoodbridge Memorial Municipal Tanai Commignioners Avenel Avenel Street Jansen Avenue Durnet Street Eatension Fifth Port Readftory Burnett

Woodbridge Township Paving Green Street and Melbourne Court

An ordinance authorizes curb, gutter, sidewalk and concrete pavement improvements on Green Street extended and Melbourne Court. Plans by George R. Merrill set 8 inch reinforced concrete paving, 30 feet wide, with curbing, gutters, sidewalks, crosswalks, and grading to match existing grade. Funding estimated to reach twenty thousand dollars.

Green Street Melbourne Court Woodbridge County of Middlesex Melbourne Court Rahway Avenue Mel‘bourne Court George R. Merrill Tegrato Nord DE Ee Ag

Township Applies for Temporary Notes and Debt Figures

The document details debt calculations under Section 12 Chapter 252 of the Town 1916 amendments, citing a net debt figure of 12 436 213.00 and authorized borrowing to 778 493.00. Temporary notes may be issued up to the appropriation, at rates not exceeding 4 percent annually, with decisions by the township chair, clerk, and treasurer. Advertised dates listed for hearings in 1926.

Sald deBrhorsby Ward Andrew Keyes

Woodbridge Township seeks bids for new elementary school

The Board of Education of Woodbridge Township New Jersey invites sealed proposals for erecting and completing a new elementary school on Pershing Avenue Iselin Woodbridge Township Bids must be delivered to Clerk B C Ensign or presented at the High School Tatton Avenue Woodbridge on June 28 1926 Plans and specifications by architect J K Jansen. Subcontractors names required with bids. Certified checks required with ranges for each bid branch. Board reserves right to reject all bids.

Board of Fancation Woodbridge N.J Pershing Avenue Isélin Woodbridge Township B. C. Ensign N. J Tatton ‘Avenue WN. J J. K. Jansen Perth Ainhoy J. &K. Jensen Smith Street Torth Amboy Board of Education Freeholders M.H. Chim Asth

Township Committee to Hear Ordinances at Memorial Hall

The Township Committee will hold a meeting at Memorial Municipal Hall on June 28 at 8:30 PM to consider final passage of ordinances. Taxpayers may present objections in person or file written objections with the clerk.

Hamilton Street Curb and Roading Project in Fords Work

Township committee ordains curb gutter and cinder road improvement on Hamilton Street Fords from Hoy Avenue to Hornsby Street. Plan specifies grading of the street and drainage, with cinder roadway not exceeding six inches deep over twenty feet width, per 1917 laws and prepared by Borough Engineer George Moeril Rowahip Bugle.

Hamilton Street Fords Hoy Avenue Hornsby Street Woodbridge County of Middlesex Gaid

Woodbridge Township sewer improvement and debt notice

Notice details curb and gutter work along streets in Woodbridge Township Middlesex County including grading plans funding via local assessment. It cites appropriation of 3000 to carry out the project, debt figures of 12 435 216 real property valuation and 778 483 debt, and authority to issue temporary notes or bonds with terms and hearings noted in 1925 1926 1928 notices.

Woodbridge County of Middlesex Salid Township Cottee Andrew Keyes

Township Committee to Meet in Woodbridge June 28 1926

Notice announces a Township Committee meeting in Woodbridge on June 28 1926 at 8 30 PM. Taxpayers may present concerns via the Township Clerk before that date.

Berry Street Sewer System Ordinance in Woodbridge Township

The township enacts a local improvement named Berry Street Sewer System to sanitary disposal. It authorizes a ten and eight inch vitrified sewer network along Factory Lane Berry Street and Gordon Street with bonds up to 7000 dollars and notes at up to 6 percent interest. Cost is assessed on property value increases. implementation overseen by township officials.

Berry Street Woodbridge County of Middlesex Albert Street Lewer Eleanor Streat Factory Lane Neaf Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Railroad Lerry Street Bevery Street Gordon Street Board Point U. Polit Forme Thas Pactory Mano Eleanor Street Perth Amboy ‘and Woodbridge Herry Street Gorda

Woodbridge Township sewer project right of way details

The document outlines the sewer plan for Bar ry Street dated June 1926. It records the assessed valuation of Woodbridge Township and notes a Supplemental Debt Statement filed with the Township Clerk. It specifies a 15 foot right of way for the Port Street sewer starting at the northerly side of Victory Lane and running 280 feet to the sewer line, with hearings scheduled for June 28 1926 following initial readings in June 14 and June 18 1926.

Barry Street Ookergan Merritt Clark Woodbridge County of Middlesex Blate New Jersey Pictory Lane Eleanor Street Alport Street Reading Woonahidge Comet Sdesmicht - Wedteton Freeman Street Hxtenaton Rahway ‘Avenue New St Trinity Lane Rahway Ave Ratenston Lewis Street Leone &T Memorial Municipal Wedgewood Ave Nehway Ave Lewis Streep Leune St Welkewoud J.C. Willians A. Weisman Edward Reinhardt A. Keyes

New Jersey approves plate glass insurer on site for 1927

The State Banking and Insurance Department certifies Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Co of Ohio as authorized to transact plate glass insurance in New Jersey until March 1, 1927 after filing a sworn statement showing assets 360,898.58 liabilities 199,168.28 and surplus 70,715.28 for the year ending 1925. Also notes final improvement reports filed for township projects with hearings set for June 28, 1926.

State of New Jersey Mutual Glaga Insurance Company Shelby Ohio Tug Edward Maxson Trenton J. Edward. Maxson Banking and Infrange

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