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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
TRAVEL MEETING FOR
LOCAL CLUB WOMEN

The travel meeting of the litera-
ture department of the Woman'5
Club tomorrow afternoon at the
home of Mrs. w. w. Ramsey, 129
Kearny avenue, will embrace one of
he finest and most interesting pro-
grams presented at the meeting of
the department during the club sea-
son of 1921-1922. The guests will
be taken personally to interesting
countries across the sea by members
of the Woman's Club who has been
80 fortunate as to have Seen in
these countries and who are well
able to give word pictures and in
t~eresting stories of their travels.
Feeling hat they would like to
benefit others as we'll as entertain,
the committee has prepared to take
up a silver offering for the benefit
of the Community House during this
unique program.
The meeting will begin at $3.50
o'clock and as a stay of but five
minutes will be made in each coun-
try, no n need fear too long a
program. The meeting is open not
only to members of the Woman's
Club but 10 any OTHER interested
women in the city, and il is hoped
that the silver offering Will be a
creditable one for the House. The
program of the afternoon follows:
Egypt-Mrs. Peter c. Olsen.
Orient-Mrs. G.. w. Tyrrell.
Switzerland-Mrs. Fritz Abegg.
Swiss Echo Song-Mrs. :. L.
Rostkowski, soprano.
England-Mrs. A. J. Perchard.
Ireland-Miss Rose Mccormick.
Scottish Melodies-Miss Edith
Crowell, c%ontralto.
Hungarian Dance in Costume-SiX
girls from the Daughters of Iona.
South America-Mrs. John X.
Haywood.
Golden West of the United States
William Pratt.
Sunny South of the United States
Tarshall Stewart.
Eastern Part of the United States
Mrs. Fred Cox.
Middle West of the United States
Frank Dorsey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
ROSARY soc. BANQUET
TO BE HE'LL TONIGHT

The fifth anniversary OF the Ro-
sary Society of st. Mary's church
vii: be fttingly commemorated at
q dinner to be served in st. Mays
bali in Center street tonight at z
O'clock and judging from the menu
which is herewith announced and
the program of entertainments
which the committee has arranged.
the celebration will be the mos
elaborate since the beginning of the
organization.
Mrs. Patrick White is general
chairman OF arrangements, Mrs.
John Lawless is chairman of the
tickets and Mrs. Frank Burns has
arranged for the entertainment.
The menu which is to be served
by Mrs. liver Larsen, follows:
Grape Fruit Cocktail
Roast Chicken Mashed Potatoes
Green Peas, Cabbage Salad
Celery
Cranberry Sauce
lee Cream Cake
Candy Nuts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Plan for Annual Dance

AT a meeting held last night the
social committee of the Lyceum A.
C. started preparations for their
third annual dance, which is to be
a masquerade affair. taking place in
Ukranian Hall on the night of
Thursday. February 2. Over $50
will be expended for prizes to be
given away for persons wearing the
best costumes and two silver loving
cups will be awarded to the winners
of the prize dance. The committee
is also arranging to have Edna and
Willie Wycoff. claimed to be New
Jerseys youngest exhibition dancers,
present to entertain during the
evening. Souvenirs will be given
to the first hundred ladies entering
the hall. Tickets are now on sale
aud are procurable from the com
mittee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
PERSONALS

Mrs. William Eberlin and son,
Graham, have returned to their
home in Market street after a visit
in Brooklyn and Bound Brook. They
were accompanied to Bound Brook
by Miss Alice Eberlin who returned
to her home in Brooklyn last night.
A daughter was born recently to
Mr.. and Mrs. Sweyn Jensen, of
Newark, formerly of this city.
Miss Dorothy Van Dusen, of Rec
tor street, attended a luncheon given
in Railway yesterday.
Mrs. William Rively is confined tc
her home in High street with the
grippe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
START KNIGHTS
Of SQUARE DEAL
Boys Organize for Clean
Speech, Sport and Habits
at Two Schools

The knights of the Square Deal,
an organization of boys hat will he
all that the name implies, Is now
in the process of formation under
The supervision Of Joseph L. Wal
ker. principal of schools / and Z.
With officers already elected at
school z. the success of the institu-
ton will probably meal u spread
of branches throughout the entire
school system here for boys in the
sixth grades. ORIGINATED for the
purpose of interesting the young
sters while the girls of the same
grades take sewing lately intro
duced into the primary classes, the
stantial idea that may mean much
to the education of the boy.
Never to read, listen to, or tell
questionable stories is one IT he
first requisites of a new member
ard involving the principles of TIE
10y Scouts, including the PERFORM
Ing Of one good deed a day and al
ways to take the part of the weak,
will instill in the boys n sense OF
ohivalry and right thinking.
At school No. Z Fred koechert
was elected president of the school
tlID Will LOthN OOu Mac lilltIIl AZ
vice president; Robert Simmons Inc
treasurer and John Dickson, see
rotary. Officers at school ! will
he chosen shortly.
To start Alright the boys received
their first instructions through a
talk Oil "Chivalry," which proved
an inspiration for similar lectures,
activities to put into practice the
theories that are advanced. A
weekly program will be carried out
at the meetings in which will be
included stories with morals, stu
dies of a helpful nature and the
proper kind of recreation. AS soon
AS the organization becomes strong
err there will be various branches
OF activity included especially out
door movements such as hikes and
nature study.
Ono school period week will be
given to the boys who may for
themselves choose their activities
outside of that time. AS loon as
school ] organizes the idea will be
advanced in the other public
schools.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

+ The organization meetings of the
First National Bank and the Perth
Amboy Trust Company which were
held yesterday afternoon in their
respective banking houses resulted
in the same officers being elected
for the year 1922. At the First Ma
tional Bank, Hamilton +. Kean was
chosen as president; Robert Carson,
vice president; Charles ID. Snedekef,
vice president; John NJ. O'Toole,
cashier, and Vincent A. Costello, as
sistant cashier. = The Perth Amboy
Trust Company elected Isaac Alpern
president; Frank Dorsey, vice presi-
dent; Peter C. Olsen, vice president;
w. NJ. Weiant, secretary and treas
urer, and w. II. Pullen, assistant
treasurer and trust officer.
The Quaker Oats Company was
awarded a $222.50 verdict in the
New Brunswick district court yester-
day in its action against Joseph
Kish, a Fords baker, who did not
contest the case. The action result
ed over failure to pay or a bill of
goods.
Owing to the absence of a quorum
the first meeting of the season of
the Boar@-of Park Commissioners,
scheduled for last night at city hall,
was not held.
The second degree is expected to
be conferred by valhalla Lodge. No.
275, Odd Fellows, tonight.
Because of the storm the delega-
ton of members of Violet Rebekah
Lodge, odd Fellows. did not go to
| Railway last night.
Routine business was transacted
by Court Standard, No. Ill, Forest
ers of America, last night.
Mid-year examinations begin in
the grade schools January 23 and
continue for one week. The sched-
ule is as follows: Monday, English
in the morning; Tuesday, arithmetic
and music; Wednesday, geography
and drawing; Thursday. history and
penmanship: Friday, physical train
ing and spelling.
In order Il ascertain that all "
service men have had a fair chance
to be helped in their government
claims, Harry D. Wilcox, representa-
tive Of the Veterans Bureau decid-
cd to return here on January is and
II. A large number of problems
were brought to Mr.. Wia:rx and It
Is expected that favorable action will
be taken by the authorities at
Washington.
The installation of officers which
was to have taken place at the
meeting of Perth Amboy Circle No.
1886 last niglt in Jacobsen's Hall
was postponed until Wednesday
night, January 25, because of the
bad weather which made a large
meeting impossible last night.
The steamer Shawmut sailed
Tuesday from the Lehigh Valley
docks for Mobile, Alabama.
1t is expected that several of
those recently arrested in this city
by Sam RI. Cone, federal prohibit
ton enforcement officer, will soon
receive their sentences. The SEN
fences will be given in those cases
in which the defendants pleaded
guilty.
The aldermen will hold a. COM
mittee meeting tomorrow night at
which time the matters scheduled to
come before it on Monday night
will be gone over. Chief Niels j.
Tonnesen has submitted his report
for 1921 to the mayor and the al
dermep will receive it tomorrow
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
BIRTHS

A daughter, Eleanor Kristine to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig ~Zangenberg,
of Sayre avenue. January 8.
A daughter, Elaine Elizabeth, to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Quadt, of Sher-
man street, January l.
A daughter, Kathryn Ruth, to Mr..
and Mrs. G.. l.. Smith, of Brace ave
nue., January A.
A daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
f.. Mathiasen, of Paterson street,
January 5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Social Club to Dance

Arrangements are complete for
the social and dance with which the
British and American Social Club
will begin their social program for
the new year tomorrow night in
the British and American Club
rooms. Excellent music has been
procured and an enjoyable enter
tainment arranged so that everyone
whether they dance or not will have
a good time. The invitation to at
tend Is for everyone and "a small
admission will be charged at the
door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Three Shot in Belfast. One dead

BELFAST. Jan. IL (By The AS
ISOLATED Press)-Three women were
shot. M fatally, by armed men who
knocked at the doors of their houses
last night. A Mrs. Hogg was killed
and Mrs. MacGuinnes and Mrs.
Bowman are in a critical condition.
Mrs. Devlin. who was shot sun
day, died yesterday,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12

The sinking fund commission will
meet tomorrow night in the city
~treasurer's office in city hall for the
purpose of receiving the annual re-
port as compiled by the auditors
who have just completed their work.
All wires between Matawan and
Cliffwood are down due to the
| storm of yesterday. There are a
dozen or more telegraph and tele-
phone poles broken off close to the
ground and the wires are broken
and twisted, thus interfering with
the telegraph and telephone service
between New York, Newark and the
shore resorts. Repair men of the
company worked almost all night
arranging some of the wires so that
messages could be sent. At Mata-
wan the trolley service has been
disrupted due to the fact that the
first car through the borough today
raj off the track and crossed the
street due to the ice on the rails.
Miss Ruth Ziegler, of 272 Oak
street. was announced as the win
ner of the centerpiece conte:. which
took place In st. Pauls Evangelical
church in South First street last
night.
The Y. w. c. A.. Cafeteria re-
sumed it's former activity with a de-
licious luncheon yesterday at noon
and in spite of the severe weather.
many patrons were served. Dona-
tons of cake and candy were sadly
needed, however, and it is hoped
that those who were SO faithful in
sending such delicious cakes and
candies each week to the "Y" will
find time next week to begin all
over again. Mrs. Fenby Scott, Mrs.
Mary Thomas and Miss Frances
Hance were in charge of the serving.
In reference to the Madison ave.
nue. female battle of Tuesday morn
ing, Mrs. Louis Horner requests that
it be known that she took no part
in the fight although she accom-
panied Mrs. Samuel Tonghini to the
scene. She declares hat she was
nothing more than a spectator. Mrs.
Samuel Tonghini and Miss Haldis
Moe We're the participants in the
fight.
Star of Grace Lodge No. II. Shep-
herds of Bethlehem, meets tonight
in J~acobsen's hall in State street,
to install officers for the new year.
A banquet in honor of Rev. W.
Northey Jones, rector of st. Peters
church. ard Dean T.. Nanassy who
have rendered great services in
bringing about tie affiliation of the
Hungarian Reformed church in AM
erica with the Protestant Episcopal
church will be held in the parish
house of the Magyar Reformed
church. in Kirkland Place, on next
Sunday night at $40 o'clock.
A meeting of the directors of the
public library was held last night.
No organization of the new board
was done but a special session dur
ing the early part of the week will
be called for this purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Sewing Groun Meets

The Hadassah Sewing Group met
n the home of Mrs. Abraham
Kramer, 236 State street, Monday
right to sew on infant slips, knit
sweaters, crochet hats which will be
sent to the orphans and needy of
Palestine. Mrs. S. Rosenzweig, o:
Gordon street, is in charge of al
sewing and knitting materials.
Matters of importance to the chap
ter were discussed informally and
the hostess served refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Wed In New York CITY

Miss Esther Wolpiansky, of State
street. and Morris Breakstone, Of
New York City. We're married on
Tuesday right at the Clinton street
hall in New York City. Miss Dora
Wolpiansky. sister of the bride. was
her maid of honor and Sidney
Breakstole. brother of the groom,
was the best man. Relatives and
friends were in attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Meet wiz, roS" S-ilo
This Bsttsfdy Club meeS ~ ~,

nome OF Miss Nose StlIU N Market
street last night. The next nee
ing will take place at the home
of Miss Mae Callow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Legion Women to Meet

A meeting of the executive COM
mittee of, the American Legion
Auxiliary has been called for to-
night at the home of Mrs. Chris
Miller in Madison avenue. All men,
bers are urged to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Hostess tn Fridge (Iuh

Mrs. Franklin Brehme enter
tanned her bridge Club last night
at her homo in Gordon Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Honor Theodore Anderson

a surprise party was given TOT
Theodore Anderson: last night at his
home in Prospect street. In celebra-
ton of his birthday. Music and cards
were enjoyed by the guests until a
late hour and during the evening
refreshments were served. The guest
of honor was the recipient of many
handsome gifts.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Smith Mr.. and Mrs. Jor-
gen Hanson, Mrs. Kate Hansen, Mrs.
Chris Hansen, Mrs. fanny. Mrs.
Erickson, Mrs. J. Olsen. Lester M.
Christensen, and Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Anderson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12
Announce Engagement

Announce Engagement
Mr.. and Mrs. Berthold Heksch,
of New Brunswick avenue, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Julia. to Joseph Diamond,
of Maple street, this city. No date
has been set for the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12

Routine business was transacted
by Court Standard, No. Ill, Forest
ers of America, last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-12

Because of the storm the delega-
ton of members of Violet Rebekall
Lodge, odd Fellows. did not go to
Railway last night.
The Belding banner-news., 1922-03-15
Obituary

Amelia Woodbridge was born Mar.
ch 9, 1859 in the township of Keene.
Ionia county, Michigan. Her life was
spent in Ionia county, where she was
interested in the Christian and moral
betterment of the community and took
an active part in organizations de-
voted to such work. She was married
to R. Sherwood Noddins, December
20, 1896, who died August 13, 1920.
To them were born two sons, Mau-
rice r. who died when eight years
cd and Raymond w. Besides the
one son and step daughter, Mss.
Mabel Chickering, she Aeaves to
mourn their loss three brothers,
George W., Ernest s. and Edward
NJ, also two sisters, Mrs. Anne M.
Chickering and Eva w. Pitton, to-
getEer with many ether relatives and
friends. The funeral was held at one
o'clock from the Chickering home
sEd two O'Clock from the Methodist
Episcopal church OF Orleans Tues
day afternoon. Burial was in the Or
leans cemetery.
The Belding banner-news., 1922-03-15

Evelyn, attended the funeral of
Grant Higgins, held at the Keene
church, Sunday.
Ed. Mosure, who has been employ
ed at the Lowell Light and Power
plant for the past two and one-half
years has been transferred TO Low
ell to take charge of the pumping
station there, beginning the first of
April. Floyd Clark has been hired
to take his place at the plant.
Talk about the unexpected hap
pening! Well it sure happened Fri
day evening when friends n d
ne ghbors made Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Dicken very pleasant surprise.
Mrs. Dicken had always said no one
could surprise her with party, but
she must admit it can be done. Be
tween SO and 60 were there and
cards and games with piano and
phonograph music were enjoyed by
all and in the wee small hours all
departed for their homes expressing
a jolly good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Mooney are
settling in their new home, after
staying from Friday until Monday
The Belding banner-news., 1922-03-15
GRATTAN

Mrs. Mary Osmer left Saturday
for Detroit where she win visit her
daughter, Mrs. Henry Larsen.
Sunday guests at Frank Donovan's
were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Vanderpoo
and two sons of Grand Rapids and
Mrs. Ed. Whitford, of Belding.
Mrs. Jay Norton and Mrs. Filmen
and son, of Grand Rapids, called on
friends here, Wednesday.
Mrs. Eber Smith and little daugh-
ter spent Friday afternoon with her
sister, Mrs. Claud Elkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Veltman ar
Will Vanderveen and family, OF
Grand Rapids. were Sunday visitors
John Mason, of Cooks Corners,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Donovan.
Mr.. and Mrs Leonard Stokes and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stokes, of Green
vile, spent Friday at Don Dono-
vans.
Mrs. Manley Whitten returned to
her home from the hospital, Tuesday
and is feeling much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Lessiter and
children spent few days last week
visiting friends and relatives in
Grand Haven,
Fred Johnson and Mrs. Nellie
Sayles spent Saturday and Sunday in
Stanton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Donovan were
Sunday dinner guests of Lydia Cas-
ner.
Mrs. Edd Gorden spent several
days last week with relatives in
Grand Rapids.
Craig Elkins, of Belding. was the
guest Of Louland Weller from Satur-
day until Monday.
Walter Weeks, of Grand Rapids,
called on Grattan friends Thursday
Sam Ferguson and family have
moved into the Jay Norton house.
Seamour Lyons and family, of
Ionia and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Rhodes
spent Sunday at the home of Elter
Rhodes, in Grand Rapids.
A few friends and neighbors ga
thered at the home of Mrs. G. NJ
Spencer, Thursday, March 8 to help
her celebrate her 10th birthday an
niversary. A fine dinner was served
and pleasant time was enjoyed by
all.
The Belding banner-news., 1922-03-15
ORLEANS

Notice-Saint Patrick's dance, in
Orleans X. o. T. M. hall, Friday
night, March H. Orleans orchestra,
$3.50 to 200, 75c. Supper extra, by
Maccabee Ladies.
Roy Clark, of Lake Odessa, came
up to see his wife and little daugh-
ter. Frances Marie, who have been
i'll for some time at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Stout,
and was glad to find them gaining
nicely.
Honorable L. ID. Dickinson, form
er Lieutenant Governor, of this
state, will speak at the NJ. +. church
Sunday evening, March 10. This is
a splendid opportunity for the peo-
pie of Orleans and vicinity to hear
one of Michigan's leading citizens.
The Mems Quartet will sing.
Farmers Club program, March 25
at M. and G. hall: song by the club,
reading by Mrs. Etola Clemen S,
music by orchestra, address-home
Economically Mrs. Louise Camp
bell from M. A c., music by Male
Quartette, question box conducted by
Rev. Wright-leave questions in the
question box at post Office (Orleans)
music by orchestra, dinner at noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Olmstead were
callers of her brother, Sam Clements
Sunday.
Mrs. Huldah Stahl, of Clarksvi,le
returned to her home Saturday af-
ter a weeks stay at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fullert Chris
tensen.
Mrs. Geo. Clark, of Lake Odessa
tied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louie Stout, Friday.
Mrs. Fred Pitt was in Ionia Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sly and Miss
Cushion and Mr.. and Mrs. f. j.
Cheney, of Ionia, made a pleasant
call on the latter's sister and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hoppough
Mrs. Ella Frost and Miss Mildred
Clements, who are working at Bel
ding, came home Saturday noon to
spend Sunday with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Hoppough and
children were Sunday guests of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hop
pough, of Ionia.
VIM. Renwick, of Milbrook, was
a guest of his friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. l.. Stout and family one day last
week.
Mrs. Fullert Christensen who spent
last week with her father, Justice
Beadle and other friends of Evart,
returned home Saturday.
Mrs. Clark Hoppough was a Sat
urday afternoon guest at the home
of Mrs. Olive Hoppough.
About AZ attended the Teacher
Parent meeting which was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob. Pal
The Belding banner-news., 1922-03-15
NORTHWEST KEENE

Leon Frost came home from Ann
Arbor, Saturday to attend the fu-
neral of his friend. Grant w. Hig-
gins, who died at the Ann Arbor hos
pital last Thursday after very SER
ious operation.
A very large number of friends
and relatives gathered at the Hig-
gins home and at the church last
Sunday to attend the last sad rites
of one of Keene's finest young men,
Grant w. Higgins. The whole COM
munity was shocked and saddened by
the news of his sudden death at Ann
Arbor, March 9. He was laid to rest
among a profusion of flowers and
military services The Legion of
Saranac attended in a body and fired
the guns and gave the bugle call in
a last farewell TO their comrade. All
sympathy is extended to the parents,
brothers and sisters by large circle
of friends. Those from away who
attended the funeral were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Gould. of Muir; Mr.. and
Mrs. Cannon, of Greenville; Mrs.
Will Devering and Mrs. Phoebe Ry-
der, of Lowell; Lodge Monroe, Of
Portland and Dell Monroe, of Bel
ding.
Neil and Charlotte Fashbaugh, Of
Battle Creek are visiting their uncle
II. w. Fashbaugh.
Mrs. Mable Monroe returned with
her sister, Mrs. George Gould, to the
latter's home in Muir for a short
visit.
The Belding banner-news., 1922-03-15
mer and all listened to the fine
gram which had been prepared. I

mer and all listened to the fine
gram which had been prepared. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Doty.
Messrs Charlie Edmonds and son
Will, worked at building a garage in
Belding last week.
The Misses Dorothy Wright and
Gertie Stout were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Glacier.
Mesdames Della Spaulding, Allie
Mares, Jennie Crippen, Nora Pal
mer and Irene S. Palmer attended
Green's Aid which was at the home
of Mrs. Don Dean, last Wednesday,
and enjoyed it very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rowley and son
Alden and family drove to Grand
Ledge, Sunday, T. visit Mrs. Althea
Tabor, wso is lhdy "a years of age
and an aunt of Mrs. VIM. Rowley
They also called on other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. clyde Stout and
family of Ionia, were Sunday Wis
itors of Mr.. and Mrs M. L. Stout
and family.
The Belding banner-news., 1922-03-15
DIRECTORS

Frank r. Chase ii. l.. Page
Fred Underwood Brinton +. Hall
Charles Eddy Geo. w. MOulton
John Hessler Ambrose Spencer