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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
1
Ralph Hankinson Organization cancels Sunday race program at Woodbridge Speedway after inspection finds opening boards. Track to remain closed until late July with over 60 000 running feet of lumber to be laid for safety. repair work to begin immediately.
Trenton June 23. The State Highway Commission voted to add a ten foot lane for nine miles on Route 25 to widen the express across to Jersey City. The project extends from Clover Lea of Woodbridge to the Cranbury Turnpike of New Brunswick and may not start until next year.
Michael Schubert, a leading local bowler, received a trophy from the Rahway Elks for the high average in the Dueck Pin Tour tournament at the Rahway club. He also earned a high score prize.
Mr and Mrs J B Levi celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary on Wednesday June 24. The ad shifts to storage services for furs offering protection from moths fire and theft with special rates from Louis Toke Woodbridge Fur Shop located at 622 Amboy Ave Woodbridge Tel 38 0779.
The Junior Police Safety Patrol completed its third year with ninety five members from township schools. Guided by Sergeant Benjamin Paragons, Principal Martin Braun and Principal Patrick Boylan, they held an outing to Olympic Park after marching from Memorial Municipal Building. They posed for a photo and separated to enjoy the park's activities with refreshments provided.
At James Street Golf Course the Catholic Daughters of America held their annual tourney. Mrs John Einhorn set a new women’s course record with 62 for 18 holes to win top prize, closely followed by Mrs Arthur Ernat with 63. Other scores listed. refreshments and a social meeting planned for July 2 at the Columbian Club.
Township meeting notes report promotions in the police department. Desk Sergeant Keating becomes detective sergeant. Trafic Officer Balint promoted to desk sergeant. Patrolman Grady moved to the traffic squad. Aquilla presses $2 water charge issue before Public Utility Commission citing reconnect costs as excessive.
Mrs. John Einhorn was elected delegate to the state convention of the Companions of the Forest at the regular meeting Tuesday night. The convention will be held in Atlantic City from September 29 to October 1.
Local story notes Mayor Billy Ryan of Woodbridge moonlighting as pitcher in a game between Woodbridge and Fords Lions at Grove Street stadium. Ryan racked up four hits and struck out four Fordmen as he boxed them in, while Ford lineup stumbled on offense. The piece hints at a continued report on page two.
Former Governor A Harry Moore spoke to the Woodbridge Rotary Club about rising juvenile delinquency and the decline of high ideals. He criticized modern penal institutions and questioned the punishment value of hard labor while noting inmates hear radio broadcasts nightly.
Cold storage guards furs from moths fire and theft at Louis and Woodbridge Fur Shop 522 Ambay Ave Woodbridge Te. Phone %-0770.
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