Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-11
c. O.P. UNITE
At So. AMBOY
Permanent Club Formed Ed
wards to Address Democrats
BIZ special CORRESPONDENT.

By Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Sept. 11-Ffrst
steps towards political organization
in this city were taken last night
when the organization of the South
Amboy Republican Club was effect
ed in Steurwald's hall. The meeting
was held at the suggestion of County
Committeeman Frederick Deibert
who had charge Of the whole ar
rangements. He stated that the need
of organization was imperative as the
other great party was being organ
ized and it was up to the Republicans
to get ready for the fight. At his
suggestion James Hackeett was made
temporary chairman a1d Edwin Tice
was made temporary secretary.
Hackett promised the Republican
success in the city, state n county
in the coming election. He stated,
however, hat this could not be a
fact unless the community was
strongly organized. He then called
for the nominations for permanent
President of the club. Collin STRAIT
was nominated. Mr.. Hackett was
nominated but declined in favor of
Mr.. Stratton. Mr.. Stratton begged
to be excused for reasons best known
1t himself. Those present would not
listen to his arguments, however, and
as the acting chairman put 1t the
right man In the right place." Mr..
Edwin Tice was elected permanent
secretary of the club. Former City
Treasurer E. R. Brown was elected
treasurer of the organization. Upon
a suggestion of Mr.. Deibert, n vice
president was elected from each ward
as follows: First ward. L.. d. Wortleyi
second ward, f. M. Stratton; third
ward, d. J. Donlin, and fourth ward,
Andrew Kvist. A membership COM
mittee of the following men were APP
pointed II. b. Ware, Harry Klegman,
Philip Render, Charles Jacelenski and
Robert Thorpe. The following a.
nance committee was appointed; Mr..
Frederick Deibert, Marshall Magee,
and John Primka.
The chair mex called on Henry
Austin, a member of the organization
committee of the Perth A1nboy and
New Brunswick organizations. He
stated that a victory this year means
more to the Republican party than in
any previous year and urged the
adopting of the slogan, Republicans
for Republicans" Councilman Shuey
of the first ward who aspires for re-
election, then addressed the meeting.
Clarence M. Haight, Charles Tilden,
William Hanna, Louis J.. Belloff, A.
w. Appelby. r. William Hilker. Ray
Lyons and Councilman James Hack
EFT all addressed the meeting.
Edwards Coming Tonight.
The Democrats of the city are to
be favored with a visit from Edwards
who aspires for the nomination of
governor on the Democratic ticket.
Mr.. Edwards will come to this city d.
rect from Perth Amboy, whore a
great Democratic rally has been
planned. There Is no organization
backing the candidacy Of Mr.. Ed
wards in this city the visit being ar
ranged for by his campaign manager,
it will be interesting to those who do
not know, that Mr.. Edwards Is the
man hat Hon. T. j. Scully OF this city
withdrew from the race for.
Present indications are that the
registration for voters in this city
will be considerably less this year
than in 1918 owing to the fact that
all the munition workers who made
their home in this city during the wal
have returned to their former homes
Some of this loss of course Will be
made up the return of the three hun
dred and fifty boys who were in the
service this time last year.