Press retrospectives

CRANBURY

By: centraljersey.com
– A big 50th anniversary celebration was held at the First Presbyterian church recently in honor of Beth and Ted Greczyn, who were married there on Sept. 30, 1950.
About 100 guests joined them as they renewed their vows and celebrated in the Fellowship Hall, the same place they had held their wedding reception 50 years before. The party was planned by the Greczyns’ children, Barbara Miller, Amy Greczyn and Ted Jr.
– Engaged and planning a November wedding are Catherine L. Giovanos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Giovanos of Cranbury and Raymond J. Krajcsovics, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Krajcsovics of Hamilton Square.
She is a graduate of Lawrence High School and Rider University and is employed by the South Brunswick Board of Education. He is a graduate of Steinert High School and the Virtua Health-Camden County College of Paramedic Sciences. He is employed by Trenton Emergency Medical Services.
25 Years Ago – 1985
– Cranbury teens won’t attend Princeton High School if the decision rendered by an administrative law judge is upheld by the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education.
Judge Beatrice Tyulutki ruled in favor of the Lawrence Board of Education’s claim that the loss of roughly $500,000 in tuition payments would force the district to cut programs or raise school taxes. Cranbury wants its students in grades nine through 12 to attend Princeton High School.
– Karen J. Keller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Keller Jr. of Cranbury and Robert S. Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessee Henderson of Matawan have announced their marriage.
The bride is a graduate of Brandywine College of Widener University and is employed by Princeton University. He is a graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology and is employed by United Technologies/Carrier Building Services in Cranford.
50 Years Ago – 1960
– Frank Young, 15, of Old Hightstown rd., had his right arm badly crushed by a potato grader on the Orville Dey farm.
An acetylene torch was needed to cut away the heavy wire screen before his hand could be freed. He was removed to the Princeton Hospital by the Cranbury First Aid Squad.
– The property of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Davison on Westminster place was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Bucklin Moon of New York City.
He is associate editor for Pocket Books, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Davison have moved into the Pullen apartments in town.
75 Years Ago – 1935
– The girls of Miss Anna Christiansen’s Sunday school class, viz. Betty Wells, Betty Jane Meyer, Alta Schanck, Bernice Schnell and Frances Bozowski, gave a doggie roast and home-made ice cream party at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Schanck in honor of Miss Christiansen’s leaving for Asbury College in Kentucky this fall. She was also presented with gifts.
– Mrs. Frederick Granger and Mrs. William Hoffman motored to High Point Park on Monday for the boys who had been camping there for a week. George Hopple, cook and counselor, also returned with them.
100 Years Ago – 1910
– The picnic held by the First Presbyterian Sunday school in Arthur Perrine’s grove was one of the most enjoyable in their history.
Mr. Perrine and the superintendent, S.H. Perrine, had made every preparation for pleasure, and there was a fine baseball field, tennis court, merry go round, swings and all that could be desired. The dinner was a feast to remember.
– The W.C.T.U. will hold a lawn meeting with Mrs. Emma Snow. A social hour will be enjoyed.
JAMESBURG AND MONROE
10 Years Ago – 2000
– Reported crimes in Jamesburg and Monroe declined in 1999 with Jamesburg experiencing the most significant drop.
In Jamesburg, there were nine violent crimes in 1999, including two rapes and seven aggravated assaults, but no murders or robberies. In 1998 there were 16 reported violent crimes, including 11 aggravated assaults, 4 robberies and one rape.
In Monroe, violent crimes dropped from 23 reported cases in 1998 to 17 in 1999 of which 16 were aggravated assaults and one rape.
– The 55-member Concordia Chorale, directed by Francine Hannay of Cranbury, took the stage July 29 and performed Cole Porter’s "Kiss Me Kate."
25 Years Ago – 1985
– Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Shaw of Monroe announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Louis Shaw, to David Charles Beeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Beeman of Ottawa, Kansas.
She is a marketing manager for BMW of North America. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and received a master of business administration degree from the Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia.
Mr. Beeman is a marketing manager for American Express International, based in Tokyo. He graduated from Harvard University and received a master of business administration degree from the University of Chicago.
– Monroe Town Council unanimously supports a resident’s suggestion that a recreation center with a pool be built.
Ron Foti, chairman of the Youth Advisory Commission, approached the council with the idea.
50 Years Ago – 1960
– Vincent J. Mamone of Hillside ave., Jamesburg, was elected commander of American Legion Star Post No. 127, at the meeting on Aug 4.
Others elected were Russell White, first vice commander; Salvatore Colletti, second vice commander; James Damiani, third vice commander; Michael D’Imperiod, adjutant; and Sal Puccio, chaplain.
Mamone is a member of the Board of Education and the Holy Name Society of St. James R.C. Church and troop chairman of Boy Scout Troop 53.
– Adv. Milk Route Man, Call Forsgate Farms, Jamesburg 1-0150.
– The section of a 129-year-old railroad track is being preserved as a monument at the Anheuser-Busch yeast plant at Old Bridge.
It is a section of the Camden and Amboy Railroad and has lain unused near Jamesburg for more than 30 years. It was first installed in 1831.
75 Years Ago – 1935
– At a joint session of Jamesburg Common Council and the Board of Education in borough hall, a resolution was adopted endorsing the WPA Project to improve the grounds of the new high school at a cost of $46,931.
The project calls for the building of an athletic field, running track and a grandstand to seat 1,000 persons. The only cost to the borough will be the engineer’s fee, not to exceed $500.
– The marriage of Miss Pauline Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts of West Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg, to Edward George Tigges, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tigges of Denville, was solemnized Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev. Andrew S. Layman of the Presbyterian church, officiated.
100 Years Ago – 1910
– All the officers, teachers and boys from the State Home, 500 strong, came to Jamesburg to see the ball game on Saturday. The Band made things lively and gave us some fine music.
– The recent hail storm did much damage to gardens and flowers in the borough of Jamesburg.
– The German church in Jamesburg held their annual Sunday school picnic on August 4th at the State Home Grove.
Compiled from back issues of the Cranbury Press by Peggy S. and Frank J. Brennan Jr.