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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
TO PUBLISH PAPER

TOTTENVILLE, Oct. 30:-"The
Cyclone" a paper to be published in
the interest of the Tottenville high
school by the students of the school,
will make its appearance within a
short time. The publication which
will be under the direction of the
General Organization of the school
will be monthly and will contain all
items of interest to the school and
Its relation to other subjects In its
workings. Members of the faculty
will also contribute to the paper as
seen by some of the officers of the
staff. Those of the faculty on the
staff are William Van Velsen, BUSH
ness manager; E. Chaffee Saunders,
publisher, and H. Barkan, faculty
advisor.
The officers in charge of the pub
lication include Richard Boettcher,
editor-in-chief; school news editor.
Albert Pearce; art editor, Lloyd
Trafford; sports editor, Alfred
Knewlton; literary editors, James
Easton, Frank Wehman and Leonard
Williams: circulation staff, John
Dieser, Ralph Temple and Richard
Elfers: exchange editor, Rose Mud
Eett, and typist, Jane Easton,
Frances Taptillo and Evelyn Ex-
strand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
MATAWAN

Miss Flora Voelcker, a student at
the State Normal School al Trenton
spent the weekend with her parents
here.
Miss Dolly Brian has returned to
her home in Trenton after spending
a week in town as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick j. Devlin.
Mrs. Haywood, and daughters Miss
Dorothy and Miss Jocelyn were the
weekend guests of Mrs. Haywood's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e.
Clark in Fountain avenue
Mrs. George Isaacs of Keyport
was a Matawan visitor Sunday.
Mrs. Patrick j. Devlin and daugh-
ter are visiting friends in Trenton.
On Friday night in the lecture
room of the First Methodist church
the Ladies' Guild will hold a covered
dish supper.
Announcement has been made that
on Friday evening, November %, the
famous Hokum & Soakum Company
will present their mammoth circus
in the high school auditorium. The
proceeds of the affair will go to-
wards the fun dbeing raised by the
senior class for their trip to Wash
tington, d. C.
Due to trouble with the draw at
Pleasure Bay on Saturday night
trains operating over the New York
& Long Branch railroad were de-
layed for more than an hour. In
some instances it is said trains were
dispatched over the Central railroad
tracks via Eatontown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
TOTTENvlLLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Boice, of
Eatontown, have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs. j. B. Reid.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. August Pfeister of Amboy road
at Richmond Memorial hospital re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Benson of
Newark, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Jacklin.
Mrs. Enoch Corson is seriously
Ill at the home OF her mother in
Perth Amboy.
Miss Rose Nelson is recovering
at her home in Amboy road from a
recent operation at the Memorial
hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Levep en-
tertained a few friends at their home
last night in honor of his birthday
anniversary.
Mrs. George Hoehn entertained
the Evening Euchre Club at her
home last night. After cards re-
~freshments were served. Mrs. Hoehn,
Mrs. Abram NJ. Sprague and Mrs.
Wilmot Chapman were awarded the
pies.
Mr.. ad Mrs. wendell Slaight, of
East Orange, were visitors in town
yesterday.
Miss katherine Dodds has recov-
cred from a recent illness.
Bentley Lodge No. $40, Odd Fell
lows, conferred the second degree
on a candidate last n.ghti
A meeting of the Congregation
Ohayis Israel will be held tonight
at the home of William Wetchler,
Craig avenue, for the purpose of
taking action with regard to the
erection of a synagogue.
Frederick w. billiard, of 1927
=Arthur Kill road, while working on
Ehe roof of his house at 81 Johnson
ayenu yesterday slipped and fell to
the ground. He received decorations
of the lip, nose. chin and left hand.
He was attended by DR.. Kingston of
the Richmond Memorial hospital
and went to his home.
Charles p. Hall, of 246 Rossville
avenue, Prince Bay, was fined 50 by
Magistrate Crcak yesterday for fail
ing to have license when held up on
Saturday b. Patrolman West.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
COP AND FIREMAN SAVE
HOUSE FROM FLAMES

TOTTENVILLE, Oct. 30:-Patrol-
man William Wallace, of the Sixtieth
precinct station and Fireman Char
les Morris johnson of hook and lad
der rs are given the credit for pre-
venting a serious fire at the home of
DR.. A. d. Decker, $50 Arthur Kill
road, about 1920 o'clock yesterday
morning. DR.. Decker, who kept a
drugstore in Pleasant Plains for a
number of years before his retire
ment about two years ago, discover
ed his electric light service running
into the cellar to be red hot from a
short circuit and quietly telephoned
to fire headquarters and Johnson
was sent to the house. Wallace was
also notified. Arriving at the house
they found the wire beginning to
get to the wood work. Wallace and
Johnson went to the top of the pole
IN front of the house and working
with a rubber coat belonging to the
patrolman they cut the wire lead
Ing to the house. There was only
slight damage done.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30

of THE Ring" The task before
this committee which is headed by
Thomas Hall. Is no little one for 1t
must take into consideration that
the ring which it is to pick must
please some n hundred students.
The following is a list of those
successful in the tryouts for the
Dramatic Club:
Senior Dramatic Club:
Ethel Wilson, Grace Myers. An
thony Gutowski, Frieda Schwartz.
Robert Hutton, Theodore Turk.
Christian Jensen. Margaret Count
man,, Margaret Fraser. Anna Norris
sey, Helen Jensen, Regina Larsen.
Edward Dalton, Grace Levine, Rae
Jacobson, Helen Ward. Abe
schwartz, Herman Dettemer and
Arthur Rasmussen.
Due to the large number of anpli-
cants for entrance into the Dramatic
Club a waiting list was made so that
those on this list might be added
TO the club in case of any
rms consist of Cecil ChemInilS.
Doris Hedworth, Ruth Perehard Ger
trude Brown. Katherine Christen-
sen, Dorothy Nelson, jeanette Helm
Ing Anna Cladek and Harry Ruder-
man.
The. new members who were add
cd to the Junior Dramatic Club AFRO
Dorothy Hall Ruth Mcleod. lydia
Saeketa, Eloise Larsen, Yetta I9as-
sler, Esther Jaffe, Helen Kanter.
Katherine Hall, Helen Schwartz.
theodore Miller. Jerome Wolf. Leo
Nelnstein and Graham Rogers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY
HONOR MRS. DAWSON

KEYPORT. Oct. 30:-Freedom
Council No. SO, Sons and Daughters
Of Liberty. good and welfare COM
mittee rendered Mrs. Thomas w.
Dawson a reception in honor of her
recent election to the office of state
inside guard.
At seven thirty the regular meet
ing was called to order and at the
time Councillor Pearl Erwin asked
all state officers and deputies to re-
tire to the entry room and have
Guide Grace King escort them in
with honors due them. Among those
present were State Councillor Mrs.
Nellie Burt, State Guide Mrs. Mae
March, State officer Mrs. Lillian
Irwin, Deputies Mrs. Loretta Sickles
and Mrs. Fred Thompson and Mrs.
Buretta Ogden.
Upon seating these officers the
guide escorted Mrs. Thomas Daw-
son into the room where she was
welcomed by the one hundred and
fifty guests present and seated on
the rostrum as the guest of honor.
The business session was quickly
over and the chairman of the event
was Mrs. Ada b. Roberts, chairman
of the good and welfare committet
The program as presented included
the following interesting numbers:
Piano solo, Miss Doris Vanderbilt;
Vocal duet, Misses Bertha and Oc-
tavo Aumack; vocal solo, Joseph
Lovett; novelty dance Miss Gather
inc Bouton: vocal solo, Edward
Wethered. The accompanies of the
evening were Mrs. Burtis Aumack,
Mrs. Walter Layton, Garrett Roberts
and Miss Edna Wethered.
Addresses were made by the state
councillor. state guide. and deputies.
Mrs. Dawson was the recipient of
many attractive gifts including five
dollar gold piece from the commit
tee under whose supervision the
rocention was given. Refreshments,
dancing and a social time completed
a delightful evening which was thor
oughly enjoyed by all present. The
hall was beautifully decorated II
orange and black decorations, in
Guiding cats. owls, witches. and all
the usual Halloween favors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
RAPID TRANSIT
ADDS TRAINS
Almost Continuous Day and
Night Service on Totem
vile Division

TOTTTENVILLE, Oct. 30.-An al
4.ost continuous day and night SER
vice will be put into effect on the
T~ottenyille division of the Staten Is
land Rapid Transit Railroad, when
the new fall and winter schedule is
put into effect on Sunday morning,
November 4, according to the no.
tees that have been posted at the
various stations along the line and
at the terminals at st. George and
T~ottenville. This new arrangement
is in keeping with the promise made
by General Manager Robert White at
a recent meeting of the South Shore
Protective Association held at Grant
City. These new trains are being
added with the thought of the new
saeral manager to give better SER
RF5ee to travelling public on this di-
5Nisson.
The most important train that will
1be added to the winter schedule is
the one connecting with the BOAT
leaving South Ferry at 2 o'clock in
the morning and st. George at 2:29
a. m. Tbs will arrive in Totem
VILE at 3:l4 a. m. Daily trains ex-
rept Sundays to be operated from
St. George will leave that point for
Tottenville at 11:09 p. m. and 11:49
p M, the latter being put on to ac-
commodate theatre passengers from
Manhattan, and will connect with
the 1890 boat from South Ferry.
The additional trains from Totem
vile will be operated from here at
S:40 a. m. and TIA a. II. The $40
train is being put on to accommodate
passengers, who are compelled to be
in Manhattan early in the morning
to attend markets and the 7:14 is
put on to take care of the heavy
commuter travel at that time of the
morning. With this additional train
service there will be trains every
forty minutes during the day and
hourly at night.
Recently the Staten Island Rapid
Transit arranged for additional stops
on trains leaving st. George at 1923
a. M. These stops are at Eltingville
and Annadale and were put on to
accommodate school children en-
route to the Tottenville high school.
Some & time three trains were
added to the Saturday schedule
which are being patronized by COM
muters coming home from Manhat-
IAN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
HOPELAWM

Many Hopelawn voters are expect
ed to attend the mass meeting of the
Republican Club in Fords tomorrow
night.
Thomas Dwyer who recently was
injured in an automobile accident, is
recuperating at the Perth Amboy
City hospital.
Thomas Reid, OF Brooklyn. spent
the week end here with his family.
The local fire commissioners held
their regular meeting recently.
Thomas Sabo, of Juliette street,
was a Perth Amboy visitor Satur-
day.
There is considerable agitation on
to get gas in Hopelawn the pipes
to run parallel with the sewer. which
is to be erected in the spring.
Mrs. A. Beckman, of Howard
street, visited relatives in Perth AM
boy Saturday. ,
Mrs. Alfred Barrett and sons
Lincoln and Raymond, of Staten
Island, spent the week end with rel
atives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kotchick, of
.Juliette street. were Perth Amboy
visitors Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clemens G%reziano. of
the city line, spent Monday in New
York city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
GATHERING TO
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

TOTTENVILLE, Oct. Oct. 30. -.
AIR. and Mrs. Rudolph Hoehn, of
Amboy road. entertained at a fam
lly gathering at the Aquehonga
Hotel last night in honor of the an
niversary of the birthday of the for
mer. A turkey supper was served at
7 o'clock with all the fixings that
go to make up a menu of this kind.
G decorations were in keeping with
the Halloween season and the ia
vors were of the Radio music
was enjoyed while the supper was
being served. Mr.. Hoehn at the
head of the table was showered with
congratulations and gifts as well.
for the occasion. The party did not
break up until a late hour.
Those present were Mrs. RATHER
inc Hoehn. Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Dom
aldson, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Street
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis J.. Dolan,
Mrs. Frank Adams, Miss Edna
Moffatt. Miss Anna NJ. Rautenstraut.
Rudolph Hoehn, Jr., Frederick
Hoehn, George Hoehn. Frederick X.
Hoehn, and William Thomas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
WI ARE HELD IN BAIL
IN BEER SEIZURE

TOTTENVILLE, Oct. 30-William
j. O'Brien, of 80 Canal street, Sta
pleton, and Frank Kennedy, of 1916
East avenue Perth Amboy, were
arraigned in the district court in
Brooklyn yesterday before Commits
sioner Rasquin on a charge of vio-
lating the Volstead law. Both were
held in $1,000 each for examination
OF saturday, November 8. O'Brien
and Kennedy were arrested in Am
10y road Saturday by Patrolman
Crosson with having in their possess
sion ten barrels of beer containing
more than one-ha1f of one per cent
The beer together with a Ford de-
truck was seized by the police
and was yesterday taken to the gov
crnment warehouse in Brooklyn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
GIRLS HOSTESSES
At HALLOWEEN PARTY

AVENEL, Oct. 3o:-The Misses
Wilhelmina and Amanda Smith were
the hostesses at a large Halloween
party given in their home Friday
night. The rooms were attractively
decorated. Miss Francis Darnyak
won first prize for the prettiest o S
tune. Bess Baker and Wilhelmina
Smith told ghost stories and Brizied-
ma Lineras gave an exhibition dance.
In the party were: Mrs. L. b. Van
Slyke. the Misses Laura and Esther
Van Slyke, b. Clark. Rhoda and
Susan Sabo, Mrs. d. p. DeYoung
and daughters Ruth and Jean, Mrs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
FINED FOR SPEEDING

CARTERET, Oct. 30:-Recorder
Thomas L. Slugg in the police court
last night fined Joseph Bernstein and
Otto Wensler, both of New York, SIS
each for speeding. A fine of S24 was
imposed upon John Stitsy, who was
charged with breaking a photograph
belonging to the complainant.
At the conclusion of last nights
session Recorder Slugg remarked
that he was very much gratified over
the fact that the usual Monday night
court line of DRINKS arrested over
the weekend was absent in recent
weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
CHARACTER DANCE WILL
Be GIVEN At SO. AMBOY

SOUTH AMBoY, Oct. 80. = The
annual character dance. under the
auspices of the Catholic Daughters
of America will be held tomorrow
night in ST. Mary's Hall. Decora-
tons to harmonic with the spirit
of the Halloween occasion were
completed last night by Miss Clara
Cusick, and her committee in charge
of this work.
John Powers and his combination
of Society Syncopators will be in
charge of the musical program.
Prizes will be awarded for cos
tunes. This marks the third annual
character dance, given by the Cath
Ollie Daughters of America. Each
succeeding year has found great
numbers in the contest for high hon
ors. A committee of five will act
as judges. The real Halloween spirit
will prevail says Miss Sallie O'Con-
nor, chairman of this years event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
CARTERET MAN HURT

CARTERET, Oct. 30:-Anthony
employed at the plant of the
l. 7. Williams Company here. swhile
at work slipped and received a Sc
we're injury to his skull when he tell
striking his head, at 4 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. DIR. J. Wantoch al
and attended Spatty. He was
then removed to the AleXian Broth
ers Hospital in Elizabeth, where it
was said this morning that his in
were not serious.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
z DEMOCRATIC SESSIONS
ARE HELD At CARTERE1

CARTERET, Oct. 30.-Two i'm
portant Democratic meetings were
held in the borough last night. The
Ladies Democratic Organization of
which Mrs.aJohn w. Adams is chair
l.. The mems organization met at
man, convinced at the fire house No.
the Roosevelt venue headquarters
and following the business session
adjourned to the fire house, where
they were the guests of the woman.
The rooms were filled to capacity.
Talks were made by Former Mayor
Joseph A. Herman, William j. Law
Tor, Councilman j. c. Child and
others. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Z. j. He'll was awarded a five
dollar gold piece and c. c. Sheri-
dan won a silver bread tray.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
.CARTERET RED CROSS
IN new HEADQUARTERS

CARTERET. Oct. 30-The Carte
ret chapter IF the American Red
Cross is now occupying the new
headquarters on Washington avenue.
Men were at work yesterday clean
ing the place and preparing it for
the organization. Miss Katherine
Dewers, nurse, is planning to resume
the numerous Red Cross activities,
particularly the clinic which has
attracted many in need of medical
assistance. The chapter will insti-
tute this season several health cam
paigns and expects to widen its
scope of work considerably.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
Covcrnor Names Shock

TRENTON. Oct. 3o:-Frederic F.
Shock. vice president of the First
National Bank, of Spring Lake. has
been named by Governor Silver to
the Board of Trustees of the Teach
ers' Pension Fund to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late
Professor James ]. Hopkins. of Jer-
sey City.
The appointee is also president of
the New Jersey Bankers Associa-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30

e. Baker, Marion Begarie, Inez Van
Cleft. Sophie Schiller. Wilhelmina
Schlener, Bess Baker, Briziedna Lin
eras, Helen futile, Steve and Paul
Sabo, Herbert Ayres, Albert Larkins
Louis Varyne, Karl Leidner, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Smith and family; Virginia
Mckee. Archie Mansfield and Mr..
and Mrs. Dornyak and family. of
Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
Carferef Bank Sues

NEW BRUNSWICK. Oct. 3O:-
The FIRST National Bank. of Carteret
has started through their attorney
Francis A. Monaghan a suit for ST.
600 against Steve M~agashegyi and
Charles Horvath. of Carteret, on a
promissory note.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
Silks Match orr

The inability of several team
members to be on hand, resulted in
the opening match In the Elks local
bowling team scheduled for last
night, being put off to a later date.
The S%terlings and Ironclads were
carded to roll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30

No word has ct been received
from the ring committee of the Sem
Tor class In reference to the choice
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30

Some of the Juniors are consid-
ering the organization of their class.
1t is essential that a class organize
early in order to accomplish n little
work during the school year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30
School News

A meeting of the Periscope staff
was held Friday afternoon in room
202 with Editor in Chief Elmer
Hansen as chairman. The main pur-
pose of calling this meeting was
to inform the staff that all material
for the November issue was to be in
the hands of Miss Stauffer, the lit
rary advisor of the "Periscope" by
November 2.
the October issue were pointed out to
the staff. The school paper will
have in its first issue something
which it has not had for several
years, namely an index and a faculty
INDEX which will enable the student
to know exactly where and who the
teachers OF the school are. Plans
for the several novelties for the
school publication were also discuss
ed by the staff.
1t has been announced that the
date of the performance of Romeo
and Juliet" vas postponed from Nov
2 to Nov 16, dut to the fact that
the performance 10 not yet ready
to be given. This action necessitates
a change on the part of those Sem
Tors who were to attend the per-
Torrance which was to be given on
the second of November. However,
the students will attend the play
on Nov. 16.
Another fire drill was held Fri
day afternoon in place OF the regu-
lar callisthenic exercises which take
place the last three minutes OF the
fifth period. The fire drill was ex-
ecuted much better than any other
one held this year.
The attention Of the students was
called to the fact that Saturday is
the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt.
The various assembly teachers point
ed out to tho students the main
points in the life Of this great
American.
The orchestra held another prac-
tice session Thursday afternoon.
The orchestra is making great head
way and Is Don expected to appear
before the school.
Some of the Juniors are consid-
ering the organization of their class.
1t is essential that a class organize
early in order to accomplish n little
work during the school year.
No word has ct been received
f,aa Tho ,.ipO ~ ,,iffao oF JIa Cav
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-30

The orchestra held another prac-
tice session Thursday afternoon.
The orchestra is making great head
way and is soon expected to appear
before the school.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Martini.Diuzzi.

The wedding of Miss Velia
Martini, daughter of Mrs, Valentino
Martini, and Leonard Diuzzi, of Mil
waukee,, took place Wednesday
morning at eight o'clock at st.
Mary's church, with Rev. Father
Klopp officiating.
The bride was attired in a travel
ing suit of blue with hat to match
and wore a corsage of brides roses.
She was attended by her sister, Miss
Dora Martini, who was dressed in
grey canton crepe with hat to match
and wore pink roses.
The bridegroom was attended by
his brother, Joseph Diuzzi, of Mil
waukee.
A wedding dinner was served at
the home of the brides mother, at
which covers were laid for thirty
guests.
The couple left on the evening
train for Milwaukee, where they will
make their home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Thanks to the Public

Edward l.. Cossette Post No. So
The American Legion, wishes to thank
the people of Iron county for their
participation in the Memorial Day
exercises.
This day is one that should be
commemorated regardless of condi.
tions and we are more than pleased
for the whole-hearted support accord
ed us during our Poppy sale and ex,
ercises by Mr. Murphy, the Poppy
Sale Committee of the high school
the pupils of the Hurley school sys
tenn and the people of Hurley as &
whole.
Edgar Dresely, Commander.
Francis NJ. Trier, Adjutant
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Resident of Iron Belt For
MANY Years Dies,

Mrs. Sophie Caroline Krause Abli,
wife Of August Abi. of Iron Belt,
died Sunday evening, following an
extended illness. The funeral was
held Thursday forenoon with burial
in the Iron Belt cemetery.
The deceased was a pioneer
resident of Iron Belt, having lived
there for many years. She was
born Sept. IL 1870. Besides her
husband she leaves five daughters
Mrs. Edward McQuarry, of Park
Falls, Mary, Kathryn, Adele and
Ann, and five sisters and three
brothers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Pioneer Resident Cail.s

Homer LeGendre, one of Hurley's
pioneer residents, died Tuesday
evening at his home on Division
street. He had been in ailing
health for several years, his death
resulting from complications due to
his advanced age. He was 76 years
old
Mr.. LeGendre came to Hurley
when it was but small mining town
and was one of the few remaining
pioneers of those days. He main
tanned his residence here continuous
ly for a period of more than IS
years. For a number of years he
lived on farm north of the city.
Several years ago he sold the farm
and built for himself and wife
residence on west Division street,
where he spent his declining years.
Besides the widow he leaves two
daughters, Mrs. John Reardon of
this city and Miss Mayme LeGendre
of Seattle, Wash, and brother,
Delphes LeGendre, of Montreal,
Canada. His brother spent several
weeks here last winter visiting Mr.
LeGendre. On account of i'll
health he was unable to come here to
attend the funeral.
The deceased was member of
the Hurley lodge of the Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin.
Funeral services were conducted
at St. Mary's church yesterday
morning, followed by burial in the
Hurley cemetery.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
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