Rotary Leader Reflects on Minneapolis Convention Experience
Rev. J Benjamin Myers pastor of Trinity church and Woodbridge Rotary vice president shared insights from Rotary International in Minneapolis. He praised Rotary for promoting international peace through friendship and education, noted the 10500 seat ball, and described President Arthuy Sapp's reception at the President's Ball.
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Rotary
J. Benjamin Myers
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Woodbridge Rotary Club
Myers
The
Ledder
Rotary International
Minneapolis
MoYers
Woodbridge Club
My. Myers
Arthuy Sapp
Mr. Myers
Sap
Myers Jent
Tie Dohyaution
Une
Reglnn
Aveelly
Luntheon
Sday
He. Aead & Gepsrt
Woodbridge Gils Earn Diplomas at Newark
Irregular list notes Woodbridge girls receiving diplomas at Newark with sparse names and scattered details about activities. The fragmentary text references seniors and a ceremony at 314 Newark State but provides few clear facts or outcomes.
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Woodbridge Gils
Newark
Reunion of old schoolmates at court session
A chance meeting in the court rooms led to a pleasant reunion for Attorney Vogel of South Amboy and a visitor who believed Vogel to be a college chum. The visitor questioned the judge and after a telephone chat, the two schoolmates greeted in the local Recorder’s office.
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Aerward
Vogel
South Amboy
Amboy
Hedin
Vogal
Judge Vogel
lLocal Recorders
Rahway Sewer Ordinance First Reading At Township Meeting
The Rahway Valley trunk sewer plan moves forward as Rahway Township passes a first reading of an ordinance to join Woodbridge and surrounding towns. A 30 inch main would serve Mill Road Milton Avenues Main Street and Lawrence Street, discharging up to 1 300 000 gallons daily. The project costs approach two million dollars for Rahway Garwood Roselle Park Kenilworth Cranford Westfield Springfield Clark and Woodbridge with future expansion planned to accommodate growth. A July 23 public hearing is set before final passage. L Randolph of Westfield chaired the committee meeting.
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Woodbridge
Rahway Valley
Mill Road
Milton ‘Avenues
Main Street
Lawrence Street
Rahway
Garwood
Roselle Park
Kenilworth
Cranford
Westfield
Springfield
Clark
Mio
Arthur
Kily
Redwough
Cur
L. Randolph
Army Men Makeup Clash Sets Stage for Film Screening
Alfred Santell, director of Kirst National's Patent Leather Kid, brings a sensational broad at Block's State Theatre Woodbridge on Sunday and Monday. The film faces a playful controversy over makeup and powder use in U S Army scenes.
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U. S
Alfred Santell
Kirst National
Block
State
Woodbridge
Yun
Realidad
Richard
Thelmess
Local Women Attend Co D A Dinner Jubilee Plans
Local women of Marykyoll plan a Jubilee dinner to celebrate a founding event. The event will use Mary e trip buses from Grand Mayo and is set to feature speakers and community notices.
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Co. D. A
Mercedes
Union Township Seeks Participation in Rahway Valley Sewer
Union Township asks Woodbridge and other municipalities for permission to join the Rahway Valley Trunk Sewer project. The Union letter, presented June 16, 1928, stresses no delay or new factors and seeks co operation to study capacity and progress with Glyde Potts as consulting engineer.
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Township of
Woodbridge
N. J
Bernard J. Dunigan
Township of Union
Rahway
Valley
Essen
Arden
Union
Glyde Potts
W. W. Ruarghr
Second Annual Spaghetti Dinner in Iselin July 8
Mayor William A. Ryan to speak at the Gabriele D Anuucio Society event held at the Hotel Villa Roma Iselin. Jacob Grausam to preside as toastmaster. Afternoon athletic events include a baseball game between married and single men. Dinner starts at one o clock with invitations extended to prominent local figures.
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William A. Ryan
Gabriele D'Anuucio Society
Villa Roma
Iselin
Jacob ‘Grausam
Dagludes
Local Women Hostesses at Luncheon Bridge
Local women hosted a luncheon and bridge at River View tea room in Rahway on Wednesday. High scorers included Mrs. Leslie Carhazi and Miss Muriel Haney with others from Atlantic Highlands Elizabeth Plainfield Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy.
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Elbwood
Johnson
James Wight
Woodbridgs
River View Tea
Rahway
Woodbridge Girl Wins Local Theatre Prize
Jessie Brookfield of Main Street won first prize in a Bathing Beauty Contest at Block's State Theatre in Woodbridge on Tuesday night. Miss Port Reading Anabelle Nolan and Miss Ford Edith Klein won second and third prizes, with other entrants including Miss Carteret Grace Ricks and Miss Rahway Alice Brown. Winters will enter an elimination contest next Tuesday with a loving cup awarded to the winner. Each contestant must perform an original act. performance quality counts toward the prize. The regular movie program followed.
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Jessie
Judge Imposes Jail Term for Youth Not Safe at Large
Bernard ce court records show Bartish as a youth likely to rob, steal or plunder. The judge deems him unsafe at large and imposes a jail sentence rather than a fine for this reason.
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Pet
Bernard Ce
Jin
Bartish
Man Wins Argument But Pays $50 Fine
Michael Pasto of Iselin was found guilty of assault and Battery after a quarrel over cow milking procedures. Mulley, a former coworker, reportedly threw a clock and then struck Pasto with a broom handle, leaving him badly beaten. Pasto was fined $50 plus costs in police court.
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Michael Pasto
Iselin
Patrick Mulley
Mulley
Pasto
Nolice
Avenel Firemen Plan for Annual Carnival
The Avenel Fire Company will hold its carnival on July 19 20 and 21 with Frank Healey as general chairman. A popularity contest for local girls offers a diamond ring for the top vote getter and an overnight bag for second. A men’s baseball contest runs each evening with prizes and a grand prize for the top scorer.
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Avenel Fire Company
Frank Healey
Avenel
Five room frame bungalow with garden and mortgage terms
Five room frame bungalow features two lots and modern plumbing. Attractive garden offers building loan mortgage terms. Agent listed as 46 Sonora Josselin in N.d.
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Sonora Josselin
N. d
Weedbridge at Middlesex County Camp Opening
Poor Woodbridge children join the first group at the Middlesex County Keep Well Camp in Words for a five week open air program. More than 130 undernourished boys from Perth Amboy and New Brunswick will participate, with girls to follow. Dr. J Pretzman screens arrivals for contagious diseases as weights and health checks begin, under Miss Dora Einert with W C A workers guiding activities and local counselors from Perth Amboy South Amboy and New Brunswick.
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Woodbridge
Middlesex County
Perth Amboy
New Brunswick
J. Pretzman
Dora Einert
William Osborn
Nora
John
Cecilia Beakhoff
Katherine Olsen
Francis Haynig
Perthamboy
Everett Sheppard
South Amboy
Martha Garten
Aun
Elfeabeth Csn
New Jersey
State College
Firemen Plan Gala for Avenel Fourth of July
The Avenel Fire Company sponsors the third annual July Fourth celebration with a 10:30 parade from the fire station, a ball game at Steel Equipment Company diamond, children's races, a fireworks display, and a 9 PM to 1 AM dance at Avenel school. Committee includes Charles Stessél, George Kayser, and Mrs. T. F. Cannon.
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Avenel Fire Company
Avenel School
Charles Stessél
George Kayser
T. F. Cannon
Alleged Wife Beater Held in $1500 Bail
Joseph Bakos of Wildwood Avenue was held for the Grand Jury after a preliminary hearing in local police court. He could not furnish $1500 bail and was sent to the county jail. He faces charges of atrocious assault and battery on his wife who says he tried to choke her and wield a blackjack. Neighbors testified for Mrs. Bakos but were not heard.
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Joseph Bakos
Wildwood Avenue
Bakos
Woodbridge National Bank declares dividend per share
The Board of Directors today declares a dividend of 3.00 per share payable June 39, 1928. Transfer books will remain closed from June 22.
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Board of Directors
Governor Smith Secures Democratic Nomination At Houston
A large vote total in Houston secures Alfred E. Smith the Democratic nomination. Robins steers final announcements as states list regional tallies. Smith gains across many jurisdictions with strong party rallying notes from Reed and Davis.
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Smith
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
Democratic Party
Houston
Joseph T. Robins
James A. Reed
Arizona
Arkansas
Cfornia
Colorado
Conne
Delaware
Taal
Gynois
Ingiane
Jonay Kansas
Kentucky
Massathuestts
Ngan
Minnesota
Mipsis
Montana
Nebraska
N ‘Ada
New Hampshire
Somersey
New Mexico
York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Chaxon
Penigma
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Cth
Vermont
Virgini
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
Calvaia
Hawaii
Philippines
Rico
Dhaene Canal Zone
Virgin Islands
James Ay
Gov c
Te Simith
Viele Reed
Gobridge
Aoany
Pratt
Lawes and
Republican Party
John W. Davis
Pro
Gore Smith
Dal
Scouts Enjoy Camp Life at High Bridge
The Woodbridge Boy Scouts returned home after a two week stay at Camp Sheridan near High Bridge. Inspiring services led by Rev. Eo Abbott marked the camp’s close on Tuesday evening amid some bad weather. Nine candidates were initiated last Saturday including Rev. B.S. Abbott and several local youths. Albert Terhune won the best all round scout prize, James Lea the best K P duties prize, and Henry Nelson the prize for courtesy.
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Boy Scouts
Woodbridge
High Bridge
Sheridan
Abbott
Old Stone Mill
B.S. Abbott
Arthur Bsso de Aavert
Dighrow
John Roperth
Joy Jackson
Donald Mureauada
Fried Needer
Ned Sherman
George Stricker
Albert Terhune
K. P
James Lea
Henry Nelson
Arthur Anderson
Rev. L
Davis Balfour
Albert Bowers
Russell Baldwin
Jack Blair
Jack Campbell
Whitman Campbell
John Donnelly
George Donnelly
James Cotter
Russell Demarest
A. Tappen
Beresid van Belnan
Temporary Appointment Records Township Attorney Nominee
Benard W. Vogel was appointed Township Attorney by the Township Committee on Monday to ensure legal services remain available while the regular attorney, Henry St. C. Lavin, attends the National Democratic Convention in Houston.
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Reeoarder
Benard W. Vogel
Lownship Committee
Alidimey
Atorney Henry St. C. Lavin
Houston
Party Honors Barron Ave High School Graduate
Miss Stasia Iika attended a party held at Mrs. Bilgoan’s Sewaren home in honor of her Barron Avenue High School graduation. Entertainment included exhibition dances by Miss Ethel Gajaida and prize cards won by Florence Barvistein Ruth McCann Elizabeth Scilienski Margaret Hendrickson and Helen Macan. Guests listed include Stacia Zylka Inene Zylka Margaret Hendricksen Helen Van Tassel Roth Helen Macan Ethel Galaida Daisy Zylka Florence Bernstein Perth Amboy.
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Stasia. Iika
Barron Avenue High School
Bilgoan
Sewaren
Ethel Gajaida
Florence Barvistein
Ruth McCann
Elizabeth Scilienski
Margaret Hendrickson
Helen Macan
Stacia Zylka
Inene Zylka
Margaret Hendricksen
Helen van Tassel
Misses Roth
Ethel Galaida
Daisy Zylka
Florence Bernstein
Woodbridge
Elizabeth, Scibenski
Perth Amboy
Public Service Corp to Offer Stock in New Issue
At a New Jersey meeting the Public Service Corporation Board decided to issue at least 28687 shares of cumulative preferred stock with a 5 percent dividend. Holders of common and preferred stock as of July 6, 1928 may subscribe one new share for every twenty held. Warrants mailed August 4 and subscriptions with accrued dividends payable August 4, 1928.
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Board of Directors Public Service Corporation
New Jersey
Glock
Funeral for Harry L. Rush Held in Sewaren
The funeral for Harry L. Rush was held yesterday from his late home on W Avenue Sewaren after a long illness. He died Monday. He is survived by his mother Annie Rush and David V. Rush and two sisters A and Lea A. of Sewaren. Services were private.
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Harry L. Rush
W Avenue
Sewaren
Annie Rush
David V. Rush
Lea A
Funeral service for James Bedi held at Carmel Church
The funeral for James Bedi was held Monday at his home on Strawbe Avenue in the evening. A service followed at Carmel Church.
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James Bedi
Strawbe Avenue
Carmel Church
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OTARY
Trinity Church
Imsie Agreen
Freeman
Halen
Harned
Gaigen
Randolph
Union Township
Leader
Nor and
Mrs
Avenel Firemen
Weedbridge
Woodbridge National
BANK
Woodbridge, N. J
Ans
Public Service Corp
Harry S. Rush
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