Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-27
SUBURBAN NEWS
SOUTH AMBoY

Last night, ABOUT 1.sO O'CLOCK, Two
automobiles crashed together on the
corner of David street and Stevens
avenue. but no serious damage was
done. mud guards on both machines
being bent. John ]. Runaway of this
city was making a turn IN this cor
ner when q machine going south on
this street. crashed into him. The
driver of the ~on-co7cing car put on h
brakes, but the wheels skidded until
II hit Hanaway's car. The drivers of
both machines Strengthened out the
guards as best they could with their
hands and continued on their way.
Monday night will be a special
meeting night for the Loyal Order of
Moose, Lodge No. 1864. at their meet
ing rooms. This meeting Is called for
the purpose of selecting delegates to
go to the convention to be held in h
cago next month. N. J. Howley has
been chosen and one or two others
will be selected at the meeting, so 1t Is
lof most Importance that every MEM
Der be present.
Clarence Davis, a graduate of next
years class of the high school, is
now working with City Engineer Nc
Michaels to obtain experience in this
line OF work as he expects to TAX 1t
up when through his schooling.
Mrs. r. c. Edberg M daughter
Ruth, of Henry street. visited in
Perth Amboy yesterday afternoon.
Miss Alieen Kirk. who IL one of the
teachers In the schoo. at Robbins
Vile. is spending her summer vaca-
ton with her parents in First street.
Mrs. s.. ]. Lippincott. formerly a
resident of this city, but who recent
ly moved to Red Bank, has again
taken up her residence in this city.
Mrs. John Marscello and daughter.
of Pine avenue, spent yesterday visit
ing in New York City.
Mrs. Albert Conover n son AL
bert, Jr., and daughter Doris, OF
Trenton, is visiting with relatives In
Pine avenue over the Weekend.
A section of land on the outskirts
of this city, known as Bayview Man
or. is now being mapped out and sur
veyed by the city engineer. This
tract lies on the direct line to the
Gillespie shell industry and is consid-
ered valuable property. The tract
runs from Pine avenue to the shore
line and contains eleven streets. One
of the streets has been given the
name of Luke street in honor OF
Private Luke A. Lovely, the son of
Thomas Lovely, who gave his life to
his country in France.
1t is rumored that steps will be
taken shortly to improve the local
beach where bathing has become so
popular his season.
Miss Helen s. Conover. of Trenton.
is spending the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. James A. Let's in Pine ave
nue..
purchased the corner property on the
corner of Henry street n Pine ave
nue..
Oscar Lowinson, of the firm of
ILowinson & Shubert. the architects
for the erecting of the new school,
and John M. Voss. the contractor.
were in this city Wednesday night.
Holmes A. Oliver. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Oliver. of Second streSt,
has received his commission as sec
ond lieutenant and is now with Com
pany I, o. T. C.. at Camp j.. e. John
ston, Jacksonville, Fla. Oliver, to-
gether with Melvin Nichols. Percy
LOCKER and Albert M. Cole. were the
first four men to go to Camp Dix last
year from the Third District board.
The rest of the men are all owe
, there" now but Oliver is still on this
side. Lieutenant Oliver is the fourth
man from this city to receive his
commission, the others being Lieu
tenant II. G.. Hoffman, Lieutenant
IConologue and Lieutenant Cozzens.
The names have been placed on the
honor roster at the City Hall. The
first name on the roll is Luke A.
Lovely, second William A. Christian,
and the third Ralph Crane.
A big thrift stamp meeting Is being
planned TO be held on the night OF
August 6. Chairmen for the various
parts of the program will be appoint
ed shortly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry e. stratton
and daughter Catherine ave return
ed home after spending several weeks
with friends in Pitman.
Mrs. Charles Bennett. of Borden
town avenue. is enjoying several days
along the seashore of Asbury Park.
Ira w. Saffron, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Saffron. Is enjoying his an
nual visit at Camp Kohut at Oxford,
Maine.
Frank Duggan. OF this city. who
was with the signal corps at Camp
Dodge. Iowa. is reported as arriving
safely on the shores lover there"
Mr.. and Mrs. e. t.. Farroat and
family have taken up their residence
in Westheld. N. j.. after residing In
this city for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Mason, of
Broadway. are enjoying their extend
ed ~sotourn with friends In Buffalo
and other points OF Interest in New
York State.
i The mechanics. including the boil
ermakers and blacksmiths and other
machinists. are organizing a Mechan-
les Union and held their first meet
ing in Perth Amboy on Friday night.
William H. Martin, of First street.
left yesterday for Prattsville. N. Y,
where he will spend his two weeks
vacation.