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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
IMPORTANT VOLLEY BALL
PRACTICE At ny" TOMORROW

Sixteen volley ball players, mem
bers of the Y. NJ. c. A. varsity squad,
will report for practice at 8 o'clock
tomorrow night in order hat the
men may get some more much need
ed practice prior to their big match
at Brooklyn Central "Y" early next
month.
Amboy defeated Brooklyn Central
here in three out of five games sew
era weeks ago and a date was liked
for a return match. Since then the
date has been changed so that 1t will
come on January 8.
The sixteen men who have been
asked to report for practice tomor-
row night ire: Austin Hornsby, Gill
bert Peakes, Francis Oliver, George
w. Sharp, Ellwood Johnson, Joe
Frantic, John Janderup, Whitney
Leeson, Derben Bartholomew, John
Melko, Matthew Melko, Eugene Par
ker. doc" Bedell, Herbert Rankin,
DIR. Frank Henry, Jr., and N. Chris
tian Nielsen.
1t is known that all of the men
who played against Brooklyn will be
on hand tomorrow night and a large
percentage of the others already
have assured Physical Director
Keyes that they will be present. AS
this will likely be the last practice
until after the holidays all of the
men are asked to make a special ef-
fort TO be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Masquerade Party
At Miss %lsenberg'S

A surprise party was held last
night at the home Of Miss Alice
Isenberg, In Lewis street in honor
of Captain Marian Mintz and Lieu
tenants Frieda Encherman and
Sylvia Vogel. 1t was a masquerade
party and prizes were awarded to
Estelle Mailer for the most original
costume. Miss Jeanette Greenspan
for the prettiest and Sylvia Kluft for
the most grotesque. Refreshments
were served.
The guests were: Misses Marian
Mintz. Frieda Encherman, Bella
Goldberger Minerva P%olkowith, Ruth
Cast, Yetta Fassler, Dora Goddard,
Tina Fass, Sylvia Borak, Jeanette
Greenspan Judith Isenberg, Blanche
Bernstein, Sylvia Kluft, Ruth Ka-
den, Esther Meinstriech, Sylvia Ka-
den, Dorothy Nussbaum. Sylvia
Katz, Dorothy Weiner, Helen Kan
ter, Esther Goldsmith, Helen and
Eleanor Fine, Ida Witken, Eva Fish
koff, Anna Weiner, Theresa Slosberg,
Estelle Mailer. Julia Scribnick,
Charlotte Myers, Ruth Alpern and
Mrs. Isenberg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
SEWAREN PUBLIC LIBRARY
IS TEN YEARS OLD TODAY

SEWAREN, Dec. 13.-The Sewar-
en- Free Public Library is ten years
old today.
The library was opened on Decem-
Der 13, 1913, with Mrs. John G.
Walker as president of the then
library association. On the shelves,
then located in the office of M. l.
Oemarest, representing the Sewaren
Estates, fifty books borrowed from
the State Library Commission were
placed.
From the start the library was
near and dear to the hearts of the
community and today there are over
5000 books on the shelves.
Mrs. Montgomery Balfour has
been the librarian all of these years.
The library building is now most
complete and only a few outstanding
bonds remain unpaid. The building
was redecorated and thoroughly rem
ovated during the summer.
The recent drive for membership
In the library association resulted
in over 100 members joining.
A. C. Walker is president of the
board of trustees; J.. A. Lahey, vice
president; j. w. Ferguson, secre-
tary, and c. l.. Wiswill, treasurer.
Recently Mrs. L. f. Ballard donated
ffty-seven books; Quinn and Bow
den, through Gorham l.. Boynton
gave sixteen new books; Mrs. r. w
Muller, one book; Miss Grace Hea-
ten, three books, and magazines
were donated by II. d. Clark.
The number of borrowers Is stead
lily increasing, particularly for juv-
emile books.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
LOSES
BITTER FIGHT
Fails to Land Place on Water
way Committee in the
House

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. IA
Keene disappointment is expressed
by Congressman Elmer H. Geran, of
Matawan, representing the third
congressional district of New Jersey,
In his failure to be appointed to the
Rivers and Harbors Committee. Mr..
Geran has been appointed to the
committee on military affairs.
Congressman Geran failed to make
the Rivers and Harbors Committee
because Congressman Daniel F.
Minahan, of Orange, also wanted a
place on the committee and as Mr..
Minahan had served in the sixty
sixth Congress, 1918-1920, and was
by reason of that service Geran's
senior in the House, he had the pref
erence over Geran.
Congressman Minahan represents
the Democratic side on this commit
tee and Congressman George N.
Seeger of Passaic, the Republican
side. New Jersey is considered we'll
represented on the committee and
will have considerable influence in
all waterway legislation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
FEELING DELAYS
MAN FUNERAL
Murdered Woman's Relatives
Refuse to Allow Suicides
Body in the House

CARTERET, Dec. 13:-The re-
mains of Alex 10th, forty-four years
old, Hungarian laborer, who shot
and killed his common-law wife,
Mrs. Sophie Csaszar, last Saturday,
and who died yesterday morning as
a result of a self-intlicted bullet
wound. were brought to the under
taking establishment of ]. r. Lyman
yesterday from the Perth Amboy
City Hospital, where 10th has been
confined since Saturday. No arrange
ments for the funeral have been
made as yet, chiefly because of the
bitter feeling the relatives of the
woman have against 10th,
1t is said that two of the sons of
Mrs. Csaszar refused to entertain the
thought that the body of 10th be
brought into the house and lay 1t in
state next to the corpse of the
woman The Hungarian laborer has
no relatives here, thus making the
funeral arrangements complex. 1t
Is believed, however, that as soon as
Mrs. Csaszar is buried this afternoon
an agreement may be reached as to
the mans funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Benefit Given
at Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. l3-The
movie benefit held at Wood
bridge theatre yesterday afternoon
and last night, under the direction
of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Con-
g~regation Adath Israel, for the BEN
eft of the new synagogue of the con-
gregation proved to be a glowing
success.
Several entertainment numbers
were also presented including a
dance number by pupils of Mrs. Oar
ling. The Misses Harriet Richards,
Ruth Bitter and Joyce Layden per-
formed, while vocal solos were given
by Misses Mary Kramer, Annette
Young and Mrs. Schoenberger. A
mandolin and guitar solo by the
Milaro Brothers and a specially act
by MIR. Mccartney concluded the
program.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Com
gregation Adath Israel wishes to
thank all those who attended the
performance or who in any way as
sisted in making the affair the splen-
did success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
VIM and VIGOR OF
YOUTH ONCE MORE
New InvIgorator Extract of AFRICAN
Bark, Said to Fulfill Prophecy of
Noted ScientiSt-Plensant
Tablet Form.

Looking into the future, a noted Amer
lean Scientist recently advanced the re-
markabl statement that "a study of the
ductless (endocrine) glands wilLlikely lead
to some 'reagent,' which, properly supplied
to the human system, will maintain the
vigor of youth far beyond three-score-
years-and emo only physical vigor. but
the power-more important TO maintain
which enables men land women. tool to
work longer hours and Withstand fatigue,
after they have reached the mental prime
Of life"
Working along these lines. a Kansas
City Chemist has developed a formula in
cooperating what is claimed to be this
very agent. This remarkable invigorator
is found in the extract from the bark of
an African tree.
This wonderful extract. combined witt
other proven tonics and stlmulants, has
been placed within the reach Of all, in the
form of pleasant, tasteless tablets. under
the trade name of Re-Bild Tabs. They are
Intended to act directly on the ductless
(endocrine) glands by stimulation OF the
central nervous system.
If you have such symptoms as sleepless-
ness, general debility, poor memory. nerve
loss Of energy and other condt-
lions commonly characteristic of prema-
ture or advancing age, try Re-Bild Tabs
today.
The manufacturer are now making a
speoiai Introductory offer. and have au-
thorized National Pharmacy to sell you
Re-BiId Tabs for only $2.00 a bot-with
a m~oney-back guarantee that you viii ex-
perience pleasing results within a short
time. II not convenient TO obtain from
your local druggist. order direct from The
Bayne Co., Ranfas City, Mo. Same guar
antee e~pplies.-Adi7'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Y. NJ H. A. DRIVE
STARTS MONDAY
Membership Campaign for
Observation-Disclosures to
Help in Big Undertaking

one of the most extensive drives
ever nut forth by the Jewish peo-
nile of this city will be that wnlch
will start Monday morning to OBTAIN
memberships for the Y. M. ii. A:
and Y. W. H. A. At a meeting Oh
the workers in the auditorium OF
the present Y. M. H. A. last nlght,
plans were arranged for the orlve
which 1t is expected will result IN
every Jewish man and woman IN
the city becoming members OF the
Jewish center. -.
The woman's organization when
will take part in the campaign TOT
members has been completed under
the direction of Mrs. Lyman trleuee
man and has a membership OIL
ninety-three. Prospective member
ship cards have already been DIS
tributed by this organization 10
nearly every m in the CITY. IN
discussing the drive last night. tne
field secretary of the jewish WEI
fare Board of New Jersey, u, D.
.Iondow, pointed out that the women
are entitled to every privilege that
the new building can give. IL rs
expected the local organization, as
the result of the drive, will nave inc
largest woman's membership In thC
The drive for members will start
with a luncheon to De held Sunoay
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, at which
every captain and worker Will De
present. At this meeting final an
structions will be given for the can
wasting of the city which VIII begin
on Monday morning.
Max Gibian, chairman of the dive,
had the following to say concerning
the work to be done:
"This is not q drive in the ordinary
sense of the word. 1t Is not an ap-
peal. The new building speaks FOR
itself. and is M of the finest e
Y. NJ, H. A. buildings to be COM
pleted in the state of New Jersey
1t will be a model institution. TO
be a member of such a center VIII De
a. privilege. The reason for the or
ganization is to make possible the
effective enrolment of the hundreds
of people who are trying to gain ad-
mission, and who will have to DC
taken care of in a systematic way.
A record must be made or every
member as he or she Will be en-
titled to a physical examination, con-
seuuently we need a few hundred
workers to interview our prospective
members who will number nearly
5000.
1.-THE opening of the new Z ana
the development of the program will
call Immediately for a budget that
can only be met by the prompt pay
ment of membership dues. They
will constitute the principal source
of revenue of the building"
twenty-five mems teams reported
last night. Captains are to call a
meeting of their workers and COM
plete their organizations by tomor-
row.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
MORGAN CLAIM
B|LLPREPARED
Congressman Geran Aims td
Secure Payments for Per-
sonaI Injuries

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 13.-Me-
mories of the Morgan explosion are
to be brought back to this city
shortly, as Congressman Geran is
preparing a bill for Congress to pro-
vide for the payment of claims for
personal injuries arising out of the
disaster of five years ago. This bill
is in accordance with the recommen-
dation made by the Secretary of War
on May 81, 1919.
On November 4, 1918, Congress
passed a deficiency act providing for
the investigating of claims resulting
from the fire and explosion at the
Il. A. Gillespie Loading Company.
This act has reference to claims
arising out of the damage to OIL
loss of private property, but it did
not take into consideration the loss
of life or personal injury.
In the course of investigation by
the Secretary of War, claims of per-
sonal injury came before the board
and the secretary recommended that
those receiving personal injuries he
reimbursed for the actual expenses
incurred by them o naccount of the
injuries received.
If the bill of Congressman Geran
meets with approval it will take care
of the local people who suffered per-
sonal injury. Mrs. Ellen Smith, wife
of John Smith, was hit on the back
of the head on the night of the ex-
plosion by a window which was
forced down by the tremendous CON
cussion, and died ten days later at
st. Michaels hospital. Mrs. Mary
Longstreet, was severely shell shock
ed and died within one week,
and Patrick Cooney, is permanent
ly disabled, as a result of shell
shock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Gard Party Yesterday Proves
Most Delightful Event
Many Guests Present

Mrs. Olin Bradford, entertained
The Sewaren Bridge club, at a de-
lightful party, yesterday afternoon
at the Raritan Yacht club. Inc
guest prizes were awarded to Mrs.
r.. L. Clare, a crocheted bed spread
Miss Marie Robbins, linen luncheon
set. The club prizes were awarded
to Mrs. James Hardlman, a pair or
eracheted pillow cases, and Mrs. IL.
e. Sofield, philippine negligee. Inc
consolation prize, a hand made
handkerchief was won by Mrs. }. l.
Davidson. Refreshments, of fruit
salad, coffee and assorted nuts were
served. The next meeting VIII be
held at the home of Mrs. w. II.
Higgins on January 10.
These present were: Mrs. G.
Lewis, Mrs. M. l. Demarest, Mrs. f..
II. Howell, Mrs. A. c. Walker, Mrs
j.. Il. Ryan, Mrs w. Hettlemoyer,
Mrs. H. e. Sofield, Mrs. w. II. Hig-
gins, Mrs. Thomas A. Vincent, Mrs.
r.. Muller, Mrs. J. A. Lahey, Mrs.
w. III. Tombs, Mrs. Herbert Rank1n,
of Sewarcn, Mrs. Curtis and Mrs.
b.. E. Bradford. of New York, Mrs.
J. r. Bedell and Mrs. Il. w. Bedell,
of Metuchen, Mrs. w. Guy Weaver,
of Woodbridge, Mrs. William Allen
of Healdton, Oklahoma, Mrs. X. -
Bechtel, Mrs. J. A. Davidson, Mrs.
James Henderson, Mrs. William DE
Haven, Mrs Leighton Eames, MISS
Marie Robbins. Mrs. r. Il. Clare,
Mrs. Ralph Seaman and Mrs. l1in1l
Stremlau.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
THREE LOCKERS LOOTED;
THIEVES GET ABOUT S14O

An effort is being made by local
detectives to a%pprehend the person
or persons who opened three lockers
in the Y. M. C. A. general locker
room Tuesday night and stole about
$140 in cash and several hundreds of
dollars in checks. The checks have
been returned, having been sent
from New York by registered mai
to DIR. Elmont w. Bedell, whose en-
dorsement appeared on one of the
checks. None of the cash has been
returned, however, and the search
for the thief or thieves Is being con-
tinued. 1t is thought that a master
key was used in opening the lockers
as the three lockers were locked and
the keys were in the gymnasium.
Those whose lockers were entered
and who had sums taken were DR..
William London, N. Christian Mel
sen and G. George Coleman. The
exact amount taken Is not known
BUT it is estimated to total about
$140. The theft was carried out be-
tween 6 and Z o'clock while the men
were in the gymnasium. No attempt
was made to cash the checks by the
person or persons taking them. De-
.tective Joseph Gutowski has been
assigned to the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
SUMMONS FOR BUS DRIVER
FOR OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC

In accordance with the recent
order of Chief Niefs ]. Tonnesen,
officer William Peterson yesterday
issued a summons to Albert Jerome
of South Amboy, for obstructing traf
fc by dragging along in his bus. The
officer would not allow the bus driv-
err to continue on his trip until he
obtained his drivers license which
he did not have when first stopped.
He will be arraigned on the traffic
obstruction charge tomorrow night.
Motorcycle officer Burke issued
three yesterday for speed
ing and other violations, and Motor
cyclic Squad Chief Frank Seiboth ar
rested Domenico Lairno and Thomas
Vitale, of Albany, for failing to
have a registration card. They were
fined $25 apiece. A third man
Charles Ludwig. OF this city, was ar
reste,i by this officer for not having
a drivers license and he will be ar
raigned on this charge tomorrow
night. Motorcycle officer Layden
yesterday summoned Max Kuffer-
man of Newark, on a charge of
sDeeding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Raritan Township
Personal Mention

The following officers have been
elected at the recent meeting of the
Congregation of Our Redeemer's
church: Richard Anderson, presl-
dent: Suphus Yunker. vice presi-
dent; Arnold Nonnenberg, secretary;
Nels Skov treasurer; Martin Will
hanson, trustee for three years;
Chris Ostergaard, elder; George
Hoyer. Martin Jensen, Herbert Lud-
wigson, John Yunker. Jacob Ander-
son and Roymand overgaard, dea-
cons.
Mrs. William Gross was a New
Yorl. visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sophus Greisen and
daughter Betty were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingvard Greisen in
Pc "A Amboy recently.
NJ. and Mrs. Andrew Nogradi en-
tertained friends at their home last
night
The Rosary Society of the Chusrch
of Our Lady OF Peace will hold a
dance a. the Hut on the night of
December 2S. A Christmas party
for the children will he bold at the
Hut on the afterp( day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
To Visit Carteret lodge

Court Standard, No. III, Foresters
of America at its meeting last night
at Eagles hall arranged to go up
to Carteret on Sunday with a large
delegation of members to the Past
Chief Rangers Association meeting.
This will be known as, Smith Day.,
in honor of the recent marriage of
Past Chief Ranger Edward C. Smith,
the president of the association who
will be given a reception. Past
Chief Rangers John Cook, Lawrence
Clancy, Alex Sokolinski, Daniel PAN
conf, Hugh Church, Charles Nor
clio, Van Longstreet and Frank and
Philip Beatty have been named the
committee to represent the court at
the meeting. Past Chief Ranger
Cook was presented with a past
chief rangers jewel at the meeting
last night by Lecturer Van Long
street making the presentation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
CLASS INITIATION HELD
ON BOARD THE NEWTON

A large class initiation of the
Forty and Eight, a playground of the
American Legion, was held on board
the U. S. S. Newton, Perth Am
boys Pride" last night, at which
time delegates from all parts of the
county were present.
DIR. A. L. ellis, OF Metuchen, was
in charge of the initiation and hand
ed the duty over to the Mercer coun-
ty wrecking crew. About seventy
five were present and an entertain
ment was furnished after the mi
tiation by a we'll known radio singer.
Refreshments were served.
A short business session was held
during which plans were made for
the coming activities and the or
ganization went on record as unani-
mously favoring the adjusted COM
~pensation act.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
WILL DEDICATE
!. NJ. H. A. DEG. q
Elaborate Ceremony at New
Association BuiIding--Sev-
eraI Committees Named

A meeting of the dedication COM
mittee of the New Y. M. II. A. build
Ing at the corner of Madison avenue
and Jefferson street, was held last
night at which time matters in re-
lation TO the dedication of the build
ing were discussed and acted upon.
The building will be dedicated on
Sunday afternoon, December 20,
with fitting services.
The appointment of committees
to have charge of the dedication
ceremonies took place last night.
These committees consist of the fol-
lowing: Harry s. Medinets, music;
Henry Polkowitz, Morris Margaret
ten and Leon Guttman, ushers; Mrs.
Gutman, Mrs. j. b. Joselson, Mrs.
Hyman Friedman, decorations; Leon
Gutman, key to building, A. Finkel-
stein, publicity; Leon Gutman, Max
Gibian, seating.
Men of prominence in city, state
and national affairs, and particularly
those who have had a share in the
development Of the Y. M. H. A, will
take part in the ceremony. In keep
ing with the aims and ideals of the
organization, a sacred element will
be introduced in the program,
through the rendition following the
benediction of sacred d~edicatCry
songs, chanted by one of Americas
foremost cantors. BY arrangement
with the Hebrew Orphans Home of
Jersey City the band of that instltu-
ton will furnish the instrumental
music for the dedication. This mu-
steal organization, consisting of boys,
and a fife corps of girls, has been at
tracing considerable attention wher-
ever 1t plays.
Special provision is being made to
provide for the large number of peo-
pie expected both from out of and
within the community. Invitations
are being sent to men and women
who are prominent in the movement
throughout the state. Among the
distinguished guests expected from
New Jersey are the president of the
New Jersey Federation of Y. M. H.
AS and Y. w. H. AS, Felix Fould,
who has been watching the local Y.
M. II. AS development with keen
interest, and many members of the
State Advisory Board, with which
Isaac Alpern and Max Wurtzel are
associated, r expected to be in at
tendance.
One of the interesting features of
the dedication will be the unwilling
of the tablet which the association
is erecting in grateful recognition of
the services and benefactions of
those who made the center possible;
in particular there will be listed on
this tablet the names of the persons
who have contributed $500 or more
to the building fund of the Y. M. II.
A. The finishing touches are being
put on the structure by the Perth
Amboy Construction Company, I'M
der the supervision of the %associa-
TONS architect, Benjamin Goldberg
err. Immediately after the dedication
the building will be put into use.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Mrs. OHn Bradford Is
Hostess At Yacht club
Lecture Tonight
BY A. ]. Gorney

A. J. Gorney. music composer,
will lecture on Behind the Scenes
with the Composer" tonight, in the
high school auditorium. This lee
ture is being held under the direc-
ton of the ladies' auxiliary of the
Y. NJ. II. A., and marks the last
Of a series of six. Miss Ada Wilentz,
%contralto, will give two vocal selec-
lions, while Harriet Richards, Joyce
Layden and Ruth Bitter, pupils of
Mrs. c. M. Darling, will give both
interpretatiye and folk dances, Tic
kets for the affair may be procured
from any member of the organiza-
tic at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Amboy Harmony
Club Dance Tonight

The seventh annual dance OF the
Amboy Harmony Club of this city
Is to be given tonight, in the new
auditorium, on New Brunswick ave-
nue.. The committee in charge OIL
the dance has made arrangements
to handle the usual large crowd
which is indicated by the number
of tickets sold by the members.
The annual dance of this club Tor
the past six years has been held on
Thanksgiving eve, but this year, ow-
Ing to the fact that suitable music
could not be booked for that night
the date was changed and the music
for tonight's dance will be furnished
by Ernie Krickett.
1t is expected that at tonights
affair, many of the old timers VIII
be seer as in the past, the dances
given by this club seemed to attract
many of the veteran dancers.
The refreshments committee con-
sisting of Ignatz Dlabik, Michael
Dwyer and Matthew Melko will dis
pense the soft drinks and other re-
freshments while the floor commit
tee will consist of Nick Lebeda, Louis
Horvath and Harold Wetterberg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
D~ardaneIIa Club
Dance Next Tuesday

The Dardanella Club will hold
their dance on Tuesday, December
IS, in the Auditorium in New Bruins
wick avenue. Ernie Krickett's Versa
tile Orchestra will play for the
dancing. A silver loving cup will be
awarded the club having the most
members present. The committee in
charge of arrangements consists of
Dave Jelin of New Brunswick,
George Shapiro of New York, and
Samuel and Leon Franzblau of this
city. Tickets may be procured from
any member of the club or at the
door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Commotion After Accident

SOUTH AMB0Y, Dec. 13:-Quite
q bit of excitement was created at
the corner of Bordentown avenue
and Broadway here last night. when
a Mrs. Roxbury. of Perth Amboy,
driving a sport model car, backed
into a bus driven by Edward Henry.
Henry is said to have been driv-
ing his car east on Bordentown ave-
nue. and at the above named corner
stopped to allow a passenger to
alight. Mrs Roxbury drove in front
of the bus and then without any
warning to the driver backed with
great force into the bus the police
say.
The car was removed from in
front of the bus and, with the help
OF several bystanders. Mrs Roxbury
was taken to police headquarters
where she remained until the ar
rival of her husbands who took
her home.