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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
ROAD
COVER SECTION
S~potswood, Old Bridge and
South Amhoy Interested In
Agitation for Highways
FREEH0LDERS BLAMED
Mayor Devoe Makes Attack
Wants BordentoWn Ave.
Improvement Followed Up
FREEH0LDERS BLAMED

SPoTSWoOD, May 3-Mayor An,
gustus A. De Voc joined In the de-
n~unciation of the Board of Free
holders in connection with the road
improvements in this district. Back,
ing VI fully the views expressed by,
Charles II. De Voc, former mayos.i
that the borough of Spotswood did
not receive a square deal on the
road agreement, Mayor De Voc fur
Their declared-that the freeholders
at no time made any attempts 10
live up to the repeated promises 10
the local borough administration.
Mayor De Voc went to explain
that originally the plan Of the boz
ough and the people here was 10
build O concrete road. After mum
erouT conferences and debates. Nj.
De Voc said the freeholders some
no y or other succeeded in swaying
the borough to their side and have
the people agree on the laying Of
a warrenite road. Here Mr.. De
Voc pointed out the road which has
to Spotswood is not meeting with
satisfaction. He said that the road
has been built higher than the sideS
walk level, thus letting the water
overflow running into the homes 10
Gated along the main road.
The fact that the freeholders
havs decided to repair the strip Of
road between here and Helmetta.
instead of laying q new road as
promised, is causing considerable
tur) ioii. Mayor De Voc said that It
was clearly understood that the
county would improve the road last
fall. When fall came Mayor De
Voc further said, the freeholders
put the matter over, saying that the
work would be done in the spring.
Between the winter months the
freeholders are said to have changed
thoi.. minds and instead OF laying
a new road, are patching up the
old IN
F~reeholder Georgs Apologize
whei questioned last night as to the
roa in question declared over the
telephone that the county board was
not in a position to finish the Spots
wood.Helmetta strip. He said that
the road has not been included IN
the list for this years improve
ments and further stated that since
he Is allowed road q year in his
district, the improvement of q road
in Midtown had to be Effected.
Freeholder Applegats also said
that efforts are being made to salts
fy the people here and that no
doubt the road in question will re-
ceive attention in next years bud
get. They were pretty fortunate
in getting what they did" remarked
Freebooter Applegate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Perth Annboy
Personal Mention

Mrs. J.. Willard Andrews anu
daughter have returned to their
home in Rector street, after spend
ing several weeks with Mrs. An.
drew's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emmet
J. Huff, at Jacksonburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. r. Bernard havo
moved from Rector street TO 100
Market street.
Miss Marie Rossi. Of Catalpa ave
niue, was the guest of relatives in
Bayonne Sunday.
Charles Evans Brownrniiler, OF
washington street, and Rudolfo v.
Lund, of Paterson street. are visiting
friends in Yonkers today.
Joseph Vozar, Of Smith street, aft
yesterday for a months stay in Aus
tria Hungary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Lecturer For
Danish Church Here
Miss Mary Zialka
Is Given Shower

A surprise miscellaneous shower
was given Miss Mary Ziajka, oil
Penn street. at her home MONDAY
night in honor Of her approaching
marriage. The rooms we're most at
tr~aotively decorated in pink and
white. Singing and dancing were en-
loved. Miss Ziajka received many
beautiful gifts of cut glass, silver
china and linen. Refreshments were
served.
The guests ineluded: Misses Anna
Jaros, Florence Obertz, Ella Bartosi
Lena Lybeck, Anna Krupa. Mary
Kubos. Anna Jugon, Pauline Zaplac-
ka. Mary Obertz. Mary Hutira, He'd
wig Obertz. Ella Jaros, Ernestine
Wrobel. Frances Obertz, Theresa
Kanchis Rose Gentsy, Anna Hlayar-
Pauline krupa, Cecilia Ziajka. Mary
Ziajka. Mrs. Rose Yusko, Mrs. Mar
garet Roch, Mrs. Elizabeth zlajka,
Mrs. Josephine Gall, Mrs. g.. Gallos,
Mrs. J. Wrobel, Mrs. j. Ziaika.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Shower is Given
Mary CampeI

4 surprise miscellaneous shower
hsas given Miss Mary Campel at the
home of Mrs. Rebeck. in Charles
street last night. in honor of her ap-
.~proacl1ing marriage to Albert
Schwarck, of Keansburg. The rooms
mere decorated i'll pink and blue
streanerk. Miss Campel received
many pretty gifts of linen, cut glass,
sllverware and pottery. Refresh
|bierts were served.
The guests included; Misses Mary
Sus and Helen Campel. Katherine
lRebeck. Mary Romance, Anna Cho-
|fna, Anna Gerba, Mrs. Donzell, Mr..
Bind Mrs. Charles Safran, Mr.. and
hIrs. Joseph Rebeok, Mr.. and Mrs.
fMichaei Metlock, Mr.. and Mrs. John
|Rebeck, NJ. Campel. Albert Schwarek
Steve Rebeck and steve Matloek.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
BIC !. NJ. \. A.
EVENT TONIGHT
Gathering of "0Id Timers"
Who Will Discuss Proposed
Minstrel Show Here

Harry 8. Medinets, president Of
the "Seniors' OF the Y. NJ. n. A,
has called a general meeting for all
members tonight at $3.50 o'clock.
A big gathering of "old timers
especially, is anticipated who will
discuss the minstrel show which 10
nov well on the way under the di-
rection of Jack Davis. coach, as
we'll as a smoker and an outing.
Plan will also be made for summer
activities.
Preceding the meeting camp rally
will be hold at 7:a0 o'clock to which
all prospective boy campers and
their parents are welcome. Camp
Administrator Henry Mayer of the
New Jersey Federation of Y. NJ. H.
AS camp at Cedar Lake, Bear
Mountain. will speak on the faoiii-
ties afforded at this camp, and Her
n Roth, of Jersey City. state
chairman, will also deliver an ad-
dress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
BRIDGE ACTION
IS CONTINUED
Brunswick Board of Trade
Concerned as to Type of
Draw to be Used

NEW BRUNSWICK, May S-A
matter that has come to the minds
of many concerned and has caused
considerable discussion is that Of the
typ of draw for the new bridge
to span the Raritan river between
Perth Amboy and South Amboy.
This matter was also discussed at q
meeting of the trustees OF the Board
Of Trade last night and q resolution
covering the dimensions adopted.
It is understood that the present
plans cover O draw bridge Of the
swinging type with two openings of
140 feet in the clear on each side Of
a center pier. While this may DE
sufficient for the commerce of the
river at this time n is believed that
the openings Of 140 feet will not be
adequate for traffic with the devel-
opment OF the river that may come
with larger industrial plants along
its banks.
There are two types Of draw
which if utilized. would do away
with the center pier and give $50
feet in the clear. The bascule or
vertical type of draw is now being
use . in many bridges of modern con
struetion. They both eliminate the
pier III tne CeubeE VI Lhe opOhihS,
and this is a saving in cost. since it
means considerable expenditure 10
put down a pier properly.
In view Of this fact the trustees
Of the Board OF Trade last night
passed the following resolution:
Whereas, the building OF a center
pier in the opening for the draw OF
the proposed bridge to span the
Raritan River between PERTH AMI
boy and South Amboy, will give two
openings OF 40 feet: and
Whereas, the utilization of a
double leaf bascule type of draw
will eliminate the center pier and
give a span of $50 feet In the clear
between the ends of tie bridge: now
therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Trustees OF
The Board Of Trade so on record
as fayoring the uss Of such type OF
draw that will eliminate the center
pier and give a wider opening for
traffic ti,roug'i tbs 2ropo. ed bridge
which will be of greater advantage
to the commercial interests Of the
section and make traffic through the
bridge more safe: and be 1t further
Resolved, that a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded at once tc
New Jersey and to the Secretary
of War, with the further re-
quest that the matter have
careful consideration with a view OF
making the necessary changes in the
plans for the proposed bridge"
This matter will also be dis
oussed at the meeting OF the Raritar
Terminal and Waterways eAssocia.
ton, to be held in the Board OF
Trade rooms, National Bank of New
Jersey building, New Brunswick. to-
morrow afternoon, and it is probable
that the above resolution will also
be adopted by that asscciation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
So. Amboy interested

OLD BRIDGE. May s:--That South
Amboy business interests are back
ing the project to improve the road
leading from Bordentown avenue to
this place, became known this morn
ing when several property owners
along the road expressed the belief
that efforts are being made to en-
list the aid Of the county and state
in pushing the plan.
A South Amboy financial institu-
ton which has been Interested III
getting the business from this dis
lrict, is said to be heading the move
ment. A part OF the road as far as
Roses corner has a permanent paw
ing, and the Improvement of the five
mile strip from Roses corner to the
railroad station here is to be urged.
1t was pointed out by those inter-
ested in the improvement that favor
able action in this dill cction would
help the merchants Of South AInboy
and Perth Amboy. 1t would bring
the vast area nearer to these cities
by several miles and stimulate buy
ing in the Amboys. Farmers and res
tdets in this district naturally choose
the road to New Brunswick on their
shopping trips. not because of pre-
ference. but ON account Of the better
transportation and better roads.
The part of the read in question
for improvement Is situated in Say
reville township. While some of the
township committee took an interest
in this improvement others believed
that the road is not OF much i'm
portance. particularly since an I'M
proved road runs parallel to this to
South River.
Petitions are expected to be filed
| with the freehofders urging for quick
action in improving the road. The
fact that 1t would relieve the strain
Of large traffic to the shore on this
route Is another reason given why
the county would interest itself in
improving the road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Church Women
Meet at Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, May S:-A meet
ing of the ladies Of the Congrega-
tional church was held at the home
Of Mrs. d. S. Voorhees, OF Prospect
avenue on Tuesday afternoon. AT
this time two events were planned.
A. food sale win be held at the
home Of Mrs. b. w. Hoagland on
Saturday afternoon, May IL, from
2:30 to 5 o'clock.
The second event is a rummage
sale TO be held in the garage at the
rear Of Mrs. w. A. Osborn's resi-
dence in Green street on Thursday,
Nav II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Raritan Township
Social--PerSonaI

The Misses Margaret Dudash,
Amy Zegnon and Mary Bornswitz
were the guests. of Miss Mary Huritz
OF Perth Amboy last night.
Mrs. John Bednareek was a Perth
Amboy visitor yesterday.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Our
Redeemer's church meets this after
noon. The congregation OF the
church will hold a meeting tonight.
Mrs. Michael Gondo1a was n
Perth Amboy visitor yesterday.
Mrs. A.. Petrick was an out Of
town visitor yesterday.
Miss Margaret Nogrsdi was the
guest OF friends in Perth Amboy
last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Thomas Il. Fitzgerald

Thomas e. Fitzgerald, twenty-five
years old, a shipping clerk in the
employ Of Kelly & McAlinden for the
past ten years, died this morning at
his home, 597 Laurie street, about
1920 o'clock after a brief Illness OF
pneumonia. He had been Ill since
Saturday. Besides his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Fitzgerald, with
whom he resided, he is survived by
two sisters, Misses Madeline and
Frances Fitzgerald, and a brother,
Robert Fitzgerald. He was a member
of San Salvador Council No. 200.
Knights of Columbus, and was great
ly interested in sports, having train
ed a number of boxers who perform
ed at local clubs the past two or
three years. Arrangements for the
funeral are being completed by the
family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Professor Kvale to Speak on
interesting Topic at Church
Tomorrow Night

An interesting lecture viii be
BY Professor Kvale OF Norway
In the st. Stephens Danish Luth-
|eran church tomorrow night. Nj.
iKvale, who has been sent TO tn 3
country to study school conditions IS
lon his way home. but consented to
|sisit Perth Anboy pm Friday and
address the people concerning the
|conditions that he has found in his
about the various states.
|Pctcs Disregard. president of the
|rongregation, will preside at the
Eneeting.
Twenty years ago Mr.. Kvale Wis
3ited this country at which time he
Established the Danish Folks High
School at Nysted Nebraska. He is
kgeli eersed in educational matters
[and his lecture should prove inter-
lesting. Everyone in the city is in
ISited to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
SeWaren Children
Have Theatre Party

SEWAREN, May S;-One hundred
and FIVE pupils of the Sewaren school
accompanied by the principal, Miss
Margaret Lockwood, and their teach
ers. Mrs. Irene Shay and Miss Grace
Campbell, and the janitor, James
Catano, attended the matinee at the
Woodbridge theatre yesterday after
noon as the guests of Gorham L.
Boynton.
The picture the Third Alarm Is
being given as a benefit for Fire
Company No. ], running yesterday
and today.
Mr.. Boynton most generously Sc
cured two buses in which the chill
dren were transported and it is need
less TO state that they enjoyed the
trip and performance immensely and
were profuse in their thanks to Mr..
Boynton for his most entertaining
hospitality.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Luncheon Served

Many donations were received at
the monday luncheon at the ~"
yesterday, Miss Elizabeth Oliver was
in charge and was assisted by Miss
Lucy Bernard and Miss Frances
Hance. The following are the do
nations received: Pie. Mrs. NJ. Thorn
as, Mrs. William Woodruff; cake.
Mrs. Katharine Brogger, Mrs.
Charles Mac William. Mrs. Weinblatt,
Miss Ella Brown, Mrs. Thomas Fos-
ter; biscuits and cake; Mrs. Jeanne
Howell; fudge, Miss Mary P. Meade;
ham, Mrs. Edward Carbon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Keasbey Youth Hurt

Michael Yum. sixteen years old.
employed at the Carborundum Com
pany at Keasbey early this morning
received a cut and slight abrasion
on III right arm when some bricks
fell upon him. He was attended by
Dr.. Meinzer at the Perth Amboy
City hospital, and went to his home
about Q o'cJoek. Hs gsaiassx ResEthe
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
GOES AFTER PRISONER

NEW BRUNSWICK May a.
County Detective William Fitxpat.
rick left this morning for Newport.
r. T., to bring back TO Middlesex
county Edward Flynn, arrested up
on the advice of the local authori-
ties on a charge of deserving his
wife and five children.
The arrest was the result of
tracing a series of letters
which Flynn is said to have written
to his wife. Flynn according TO the
authorities left his family on Mo-
vember is, 1922.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Progressive Club
AT Miss Hanson'S

THE Girls Progressive Club held
their regular meeting last night at
the home of Miss jeanette Hanson
in Amboy venue Mrs. NJ. I.
Comesys was the guest Of the even
ing. Plans for a May walk to be
held some time during this month
were made and will be completed
at the next meeting, which will
be held at the home of Miss Pauline
Balint. A social hour followed,
during which refreshments were
served
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
VIII Is Probated

NEW BRUNSWICK, May s:-The
will of Laurette Christensen OF
Perth Amboy, who died April 4,
was admitted for probate by Surro-
gate Forman this morning. The en-
tire estate was left to Anna A. Han
sen who is named as executrix, there
being no next of kin. The will was
drawn March g.. 1929 and witnessed
by Mildred Carr and Charles K. Sea-
man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Italian Democrats Meet

a regular meetIn Of the Perth
Amboy Italian Democratic Club was
held in the club Don over the
Strard theatre last night with +.
PUGET presiding. Over one hun.
dred members were present and the
finances of the club were reported
as being close to $4,000. Final ar
rangements were made for the out
ing OF the organization on Deoora-
ton Day, the Red LION Inn on the
outskirts OF New Brunswick will be
the scene OF activities on this date.
The erection of n home for the club
was also discussed at last nights
session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03

the cause of his disappearance, his
wife and two young children cried
this morning at police headquarters
awaiting some news as to the where
abouts of Maiin.
Malin has been married for about
ten years and according to his wife
there never vas a marital rift In
their home. She could not attribute
any clue as to his vanishment.
In conducting the investigation
the police here and in New York are
attempting to find how Mains car
came aboard the ferry and also are
tracing the movements OF Maiir
since Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Rummage Sale
For WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE, May "A rum
mage sale will be held at SO Main
street on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, May Z. s and o, for the
benefit of the building fund Of Con-
gresation Adath Israel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
To Hnl Excursion

At q recent meeting OF the Ly'
ceum Athletic Club a committee was
appointed to make arrangements for
the first annual excursion to be
held Thursday. July %, for A trip
up the Hudson. The returning
steamer will dock at Palisades
Amusement Park. Tickets win De
out shortly and may be prncUrad
LAnann azD saanahAp az Aha c1llhA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Plan Reception
For Rev, Mr.. Conrad

The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Danish M. e. church will hold a well
ZONE reception in the lecture room
|of the church. tomorrow night. in
onor OF their pastor. Rev. G. J. Con-
rad. A delightful program is being
arranged by the committee in charge
hnd refreshments will be served. The
Is invited to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Dance TONIGHT

The Amboy Harmony CLUB will
hold their semi-annual dance in jun
Tor Hall tonight. Ernie Krickett's
Of Newark will furnish the
music for the dancing. Many novel
keatures are being arranged by the
com mittee in charge. Tickets may
be procured at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Braga Ladies to Meet

The Braga Ladies viii hold their
regular meeting in Frem hall to-
morrow night at s o'clock. All
members are urged to be present.
At the close OF the meeting a social
hour will follow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
'ustpone Meeting

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Gale
Club have postponed their
rn eeting, scheduled to take place to-
lows hall next Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
Women to Meet

The Danish Hundred Ladies will
hold their regular meeting in Dana
Hall tomorrow night. It is hoped
that a large number of women Will
BE present at this session, as many
sass7sEtaHA zlasgssgiN b. Glscuxxad,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03

Deer forests OF Scotland cover
5000 square miles.
Established church of Scotland is
Presbyterian.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
DAY NURSERY'S
FUND BOOSTED
Association Still Needs Many
More Donations to Garry
Out Work Here

The directors of the Day Nursery
Association and their assistants add
ed the sum OF $219.13 TO their total,
making a grand total OF $6SS.93. AL
though yesterdays amount wal not
as large as the preceding day, Mrs.
John j. Quinn. as chairman, is
aratifed with the women's efforts
and she feels confident that the goal
for a large day nursery fund will be
reached, If the people of the city
continue In their generous response.
Many industries and societies, who
have donated in the past are still TO
be heard from.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
OBITUARY
Funeral For Mrs. ELIZA Reean

The funeral for Mrs. Eliza Rogan,
eighty.seven years old, will be held
tomorrow morning from the home
of her daughter. Mrs. A. P. Ken
needy. a. State street. followed by a
solemn high at st. Mary's
church at 10 o'clock. The inter-
MEL, will be in st. Mary's ceme-
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
FREEHOLDERS MEET TODAY

NEW BRUNSWICK, May s:--At
the meeting OF the Board OF Free
holders this afternoon Freebooter
=. Fred Orpen is preparing to intro
duce q resolution authorizing the
preparing of plans and specifications
for the paving Of Somerset street,
this city, following a meeting last
Friday between the freeholders of
this and Somerset county where a
part Of the street Is supervised.
The board also announced that
the meetings will be held at $3.50
daylight saving time, although the
court and other county bodies adher
to the eastern standard time.
Earth's weight is about 6~,000,0 00,-
900, 000, 900. 900, 900 tons say scien-
fists.
The Bible contains 1852 words,
it is said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03

Two applications for membership
were received by Court Amboy. No.
90, Foresters Of America, at a short
meeting last night at Eagle hall.
Plans for the delegates going to the
state convention at Newark on May
% were discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03

Rev. o. Jacobsen, OF Troy, a for.
mel pastor at st. Stephens Luther
an church will come here on Sun
DAY, May - and preach at the
church in the morning at 1890
o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Jacobsen was pas
tor here a number OF years ago and
his many friends are expected to be
on hands to welcome him,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03

Captain Byron A. Long, aid to the
Commandant o fthe Third Naval dig
trict and head of the United States
Naval Reserves in this district, is in
Perth Amboy today. inspecting the
Third Battalion. He arrived at 1890
o'clock and is making a tour Of In.
spection of the floating armory''
Newton and the Eagle as. Plans for
removing the machinery from the
Newton have been made and bids
have been let out. Captain Byron
A. Long will go over the plans for
converting the steamship into an
armory. The approximate cost OF
which is to be $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03
CITY BRIEFS

The regular meeting of the Amer
lean Legion Post As will be held in
the auditorium of the Y. NJ. C. A. to-
morrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03

Perth Amboy Camp No. 10, wood
men OF the World, at its meeting last
night received two applications for
membership. The members count
in the membership campaign that Ia
being waged by the various camps
in the district. A new sanitarium
for the Woodmen of the World will
be opened and dedicated at San An
tonic. Texas, on July 4 and Head
Council Commander r. 0. Thomp.
son and District Manager Emil Frey
members of the local camp, are go
ing down to represent the camps IN
this seetion, according to the an
nouncement being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-03

The three degrees of the order
were conferred on three candidates
by Middlesex Council No. So, Jr. O.
U. A, NJ, last night. One member
was re-initiated at this time and
three applications for membership
were received,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-30
HEARING TO BE HELD SOON ON TRANSPORTATION
Knickerbocker, Rustgard and Others Invited to Ap-
 pear by Committee.

Airing of t-le charges made by At torney General John Rustgard in his biennial report against the steam ship companies maintaining service in Alaskan waters is proposed by the House Committee on Transporta- jon in a public hearing at which both MT. Rustgard and General Man ager F. H. Knickerbocker. of the Al aska Steamship Company. as we'll as others, will be invited to appear, according to an announcement made today by Chairman Foster. of the Committee. Agreement to hold such a hearing was reached yesterday by the Committee at which time it was also agreed to ask the Senate Com mittee on Transrcrtatio to join in the hearing.
 Mr Knickerbocker is a passenger on the Northwestern, due to arrive sometime tomorrow. He is expected to remain here several days. The Committee has not set a definite date