Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-20
SOUTH AMB0Y

SOO III hOlGOt
Many of the local men who have
been placed in deferred classes are
now receiving reclassification ques-
tionnaires in order to make their
position In those classes secure by
the signing of the employees name,
signifying that the work such men
are doing is an absolute necessity.
The brick which will be used for
the schoolhouse to be erected has ar
rived and the cellar is now complet-
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas N. Kviest, OF
Pine avenue Is visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert E. Conover at their home
in Trenton.
Miss Dorothy Dryer. teacher in
one of the schools in Palisades Park,
Is spending her summer vacation with
her parents In this city.
Last night the Morgan dancing
pavilion at Morgan was the scene of
a benefit dance given by the employ
es of the California Loading Com
pany, at Old Bridge, for the benefit of
the South Amboy and Old Bridge
Red Cross units. From the record
number of people that attended this
dance 1t may be well said that its sue
cess was assured.
The members of the Third Batta-
lion Band will go to Keyport on
Thursday evening. July %, to give a
concert for the benefit of the Keyport
Red Cross Chapter. Special trolley
will leave corner of Main street and
Stevens avenue at 7:15 p. M. Trolley
will leave Keyport after the concert
and go as far as Perth Amboy. The
transportation of the band members
will be furnished by the Red Cross OF
that place.
James J. Kenah, of Washington,
d. c.. Is visiting for a few days with
his brother, p. F. Kenah, in Broad
way.
Misses Madeline and Irene Mein-
ger, of Broadway, are visiting with
friends in Orange for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nell s.. Folsom. for
merly residing in this city, left yes
terday for Nashville. Tenn. where
Mr.. Folsom has secured a position
with the DUPONT c at that
place.
Hobart johnson. Russell Falk and
Richard Let's. all of this city, who
are with the heavy field artillery,
have been reported as arriving safe
ly on the other side.
William J.. O'Tooie. who enlisted
some time ago with the U. s. N. r..
r.. has been called into service and
left this city Thursday for a period
of training at Pelham Bay Training
Station. According to word received
this morning he likes the navy life
well.
Harold Flskov. son of t. Filskov.
superintendent OF the Raritan River
railroad, Of this city, has enlisted in
the army and Is now stationed with
his regiment In Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Pitt. for
merly OF this city, are spending a
period OF time with friends in Lake
wood.
George J. Kress. Jr.. is enjoying his
two weeks vacation from his duties
as clerk in the main office OF the Du-
Pont plant at Pnriin.
II. f. Krause. principal OF the local
high school, has secured a position In
the chemical laboratory at the Her
cules plant at Gillespie.
Monday afternoon at the high
school auditorium Miss Josephine
|cramer. of Ru&gers College. will give
Ia lecture on food substitutes at 1850
O'Clock. This engagement is made by
the Woman's Cinb of this city, and
every member Is urged to be present
to hear this excellent talk IN this
vital subject.
Private Michael J. Cleary. who was
seriously wounded in action some
few months ago, has recovered, ac-
cording to word received here. and
is now an orderly In n of the base
hospitals "over there"
Mrs. J.. J. Jones. of George street,
is spending several days with rela-
tives In Trenton.
Alfred Weber, who left recently
for training at Camp Dix. is reported
as being among the safe arrivals In
France.
Morris Alpine has purchased the
house on the corner Of Henry street
and Pine avenue. formerly owned by
BENJAMIN Strasser. Mr.. Alpine ex-
poets to make some vast improve
ments.
Charles Bennett, of Pine
spent last night with friends In Som
~ersille.
Company y now has an up-to-date
once In the armory. Desks. chairs.
etc. have been secured. ~ well as a
for the use OF the COM
.pany clerk. A telephone has also
been installed.
On account of the few pupils who
are calling al the school in Fourth
street every Monday for thrift stamps
Adolph Steiner, he agent. has de-
ciaea not TO call at those rooms in
the future. Those who were faithful
and purchased their stamps through
the school can secure them now from
their letter carrier or at the post
once.
A Stacker roundup took place at
mostly foreigners. were apprehended
az not having complied with the Sc
.Iective service Law.