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Enrollmens Are Now Being Made for Military Train ing Courses Enrollments are now being made —for th# eitlsena' military training camps that are to be held during the month of August. These camps offer free vacation* to young men physically fit and at the same time Instruct them In th# rudiments of military procedure. The campe have a three fold Idea that includes j military training under ideal con* II till ions. Americanisation and th* i correction of physical ailments. Men of Perth Amboy between tlie ages of seventeen and twenty tive years are eligible for the Red Course of training In the infantry, calvary, engineers, coast artillery, signal corps and field artillery. The infantry camp Is at Plattsburg Bar racks, N. Y.; th* calvary and engi neer camps are at Camp Dlx. at Wi Ightstown; the eoaat artillery U at Port Hancock; th* signal camp at Camp Alfred Vail, while the field artillery camp site will b# announc er at a later date. Enrollment* are under the direction of Captain L. R. reck, U. S. A., of Fort Wadsworth who was In this city today getting the co-operation of various neces sary agendas. Application blanka are available through Harold Hoff man of South Amboy, a captain In the resarv* corps. While th* applicants era subject ed to a physical examination theso aro given free of charge. Th* doc tors In this district are Dr. B. F. Plobodlen of 141 Smith street; Dr. Herbert L. Stranberg of 221 Brigh ton avenue, and Dr. Charles W. Nsulty of the United States Public Health Service. In making appli cation It ia necessary for men to designate three branches of the ser vice In which they desire Instruc tion. Camp begins on August 2 and continues until August 21. The government pays all the expenses of the training. Ten thousand young men of the country, at twelve regular army posts throughout the country were offered training last year. The prin cipal of the camp idea Is to incul cate in the men the way to serve their country in peace and war; how to take care of their bodies, to begin habits of self control, and to instill discipline, co-operation and a sense of order. Two Men Aivrntnl NEW YORK, May 20.—The board of aalectlon at Oovamor's Island, N. Y.. announced yesterday the ap proval of the applications of Mos M. Miller. 1(2 Lewis st., and Fran cis C. Solt, 122 First street of Perth Amboy for admittance to the Cltl sens' Military Training Camp to he held In the 2nd Army Corps Area this summer. They .were the flrat men to be accepted from Perth Am boy Their names had been placed on the preferred list of applicants who had applied for the camps last year but could not be accepted due to shortage of funds. They were accepted for the In fantry "Red’ course which will open I at Plattsbnrg Barracks on August 2 | and will continue for one month. The "Red" course Is the basic course of military Instruction given to citi tens on the plan of the old "Platts burg Idea’’ of pre-war days. Can didates who attend the camps now. however, are furnished all uniforoi^, equipment and traveling expensM by thb government. KEYPORT St. Mary's Episcopal church ves try has extended a call to the Rev. Phillip S. Smith of the Virgin Is lands to the rectorship of St. Mary's to All the vacancy caused by the resignation of the Rev. G. M. Brewin. who resigned to accept a call to the Episcopal church at onsport, Penn. Although the Rev. Bmith has not as yet accepted the call it la expected that he will do so. On Tuesday evening the Baptist Young People's Union will hold a social In the church at which an ottering will be taken *> pay the expanses of a d< legate to the Bap tist Young Peopis's Institute to be held at llightsiown this summer. An interesting program will be pre sented followed by a social hour. Ths Boy Scouts of troop 20 will hold a food sale on the porch of the Dr. Harvey W. Hartman rtsi dence on Broad street this after noon. The English Study class which has bten conducted at the Reformed church ths past season held the Anal session for this season on Thursday evening. Mrs. J. A. MacEwan of Msplt Place vail) entertain the members of I the Thought club at her home on Monday evening. Miss Annie Laurie Tilton of Os born street is spending a weak with Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Oravatt of Bradle^ Park. N. J. Rev. A .C. Brady of Osborn street spent Thursday with friends in Trenton. Mrs. Alfred Cornell has been elected chairman of ths ladies' com mittee which will assist the mem bera of Lincoln Hose company In their baxaar which wilt take place on the fair grounds at East Key port over the Fourth of July. The Millinery olaaa Conducted by Miss Helen O. Bishop In ths public library on Thursday was wall at tended *rid ths ladles recelvsd val uable Instruction in making a hat. Another class srllf be formed to make silk and straw hats. George J. Cratgen of Broadway sails on May 27th for a trip to Eu rope. He will be gone for several weeks and will bs accompanied by his son who resides in Brooklyn. The Bldwell Sherry school of mu sic will hold ths annual rscltala on 1 Monday and Tuesday svanlngs, May 22 and 2S. In ths high school sudl torium at S;30 o'clock. The pro grams will include piano selections, local music, music by stringed In struments and orchestral numbna arranged by Mrs. Sherry, who Is as sisted by Mr. Sherry. No admission is charged .but a silver ottering is received to help defray expenses. The Sunday school board enter tained the Sunday school rises taught by Mrs. Lester Van Geieen at e social on Thursday evening, this claee being the banner clues for tbs month of April. A Jolly evening wae epent In the church parlor with games, after which refreshments were eerved. ANOTHER RESORT COMING TO JAMESBURO SECTION JAMESBURO. May JO—Another famous resort seems assured close to Jsmeeburg In the sale of the farm known aa the Brown farm, between Matchaponlx and this place. The farm known as the Poliak Farm, will be the headquarters of theatri cal people whose fame has gone be yond the confines of America. The new owner is Julian Pollack best known In the metropolitan cir cles as the youngest linpreeaurio In New York with offices In the Fletschman building. One of his best known atari ta John Chat tea Thom as. of Metropolitan Opera fama. Mr. Pollack will operats the place as a health farm for tired stare in the theatrical end literary world and already he has booked many well known to the stage. Workmen are at work putting tha placa In order for tha opening that will shortly bo announced. Already tha Pollack placa has been favored by the presence of one of New Tork's beat known solo ists In the person of Miss Paula Reed, a beautiful brunatte who has studied abroad and who haa been heard much In concert work of the higher class. For several seasons Miss Rsed has been singing solo parts with ths A born Opera Com pany. Equally well known in the musical comedy llna and she had an important part witn George M Cohan In hia big success. “Mary " Miss fteed will give a concert at the Star theatre on Saturday night gratis and will render several clas sical and popular numbers as n courtesy to Shapanka Brothers, of the 8tar theatre, friends of the fam ily .I>»cpli M. h«(W SOUTH AUBOV May 10—Joseph M. KugSer. one of the oldest resi dents of tht* city, died at hi* home on Second street Thursday .at the s*e of *3 years. Mr. Kugler was well known havins a lars- circle of frienda. and despite his advanced years, death was not looked for at ■ .Mr. Kug»er «a» born in Hunter* | don county on New Veers Da>, 1810. | On his arrival in this city he com- 1 memed work with the Pennsylva nia railroad, as a millwright and carpenter. H* received an honorable pension in January 1900. but con tinued at his carpenter trade until old age demanded hie retire. the Methodist Lp.acopal ■ hurch in this city, having joined in 11(2. The fnerai services will te held at that church on AIon<ia\ at 2.XU p. m. Mr. Kugler Is survived Jsjr on* aon Jesse Kugler. of Cimdtn. and two (laughters Air*. Lather Tie# ,ap4 Mrs A. M Col*. Ur. of ibl# city Twelve grand children and sixteen ^^^^Jjm^^hildf^n^jysosurvUve^ ABSOLUTE AUCTION | 600 CARTERET 600 | | Lots HEIGHTS Lots | 5PklUQ BOROUGH OF ROOSEVELT, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, N. J. |- RlUA U A I W ROOSEVELT AVE., HERMANN AND BERNARD STS. O UA I W PBI., May 36th SAT. May 37th SUN. May 38th MON. May 39th TUBS. May 30th 7:30 P. M. 3:30 ft 7:30 P. M. 3:30 ft 7:30 P. M. 3:80 ft 7:30 P. M. 3:30 ft 7:30 P. M Easy To Get To Wherever You Want To Go! Bus Line Trenton Shore Trolley To Passes Express Division Chrome and Property N. Y. Long Branch R. R Other Points 1 \ Newark to Perth Am. , and w. ' Rnaa on Roosevelt Ave., . _ 7 Nearby—Only 6 Minutes to uw. OMnt nl bw ®"r* ^KlU~ Ohr»B. lution I Mtamu. ^ rIrom Chrome. Just 6 Minutes Walk Easy Walk from Property Heights. Good Service. v * On the Beautiful Bigreal estate bargains ■ , ... . i- i ii. i i ii KNOCKED DOWN FOR ALMOST T> 1 • NEXT TO NOTHING Rahway River Only Small Down Fishing---Swimming Payments Boating---Skating Balance °nEasy Terms Fine Open Country , t a • tt i ji 76% BALANCE ON CONTRACT UOOd Air — weaitny property owned AND being sold BY Rich Soil—Plenty of Trees Carteret Terrace Realty Co. I Fne ’ Get ^Bargains °f *** FIeeJJ'^ Bides for Children to and COME EABLY—BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK Whether or Not You Buy , from school FOR QUICK ACTION I a ^ L__ CHOICEST LOCATIONS 00 FIRST --- I STANDARD REALTY EXPERTS I I INCORPORATED I BB BH I Realtors E. M. Cleveland, Mgr. and Auctioneer I * I 222 Market St., Newark, N. J., Tel. Mkt. 9445 I Paige Adds 6 Miles Per Hour To Its Own World’s Record I Paige Records ru«* I MUm - 2:15.52 . *1.2 1* MUm - 2:21.42 - *1.* 12 MUm - *>17.22 . *2.52 22 MUm • 12:22.25 • *2.27 25 MUm - 15:27.*5 . **.«* 12 MUm . 22:12.42 . *2 1 75 MUm . 52:22.5* . **.* 1*2 MUm • 22:52.1* - 2* 7 On* Hour ...... i*.* 25 Miles at 96m Miles Per Hour ] ftut m year ago—on May llth, 1931—the Paiga Daytona * 4-M Daytona Model coated 31 nlhe la If ashtntae 37.91 Model Add astounded all motordom by breaking every eeconda on the Cot tad, California Speedway, May 7th—• world'* otock chaaei* epeedway record from five to 199 miles. new world’s atock chassis record. Thaos eta the moot highly prised record* In the automo- The old mark, held by the Paige, waa at bllo world for they are Anal and convincing proof, not *#4 aUM an hoar. The trial waaaOdally only of power end speed, but the more heroic qualities, the A. A. A., was timed by Its oActela an brute strength and endurance. checked as strictly stock. Now—since no one else has dtallengad—Paige ha* bettered ^ ^ oOdal and ■ft own ntn* Matter of the Highway, bomtly Piloted by Earl Cooper, In a dath against rime, die Paige unshaken. CENTRAL GARAGE || \ ‘ B Automobile Owners Attention I Just received a limited amount of the popular We also have the following H » mowm sut« a** c.rj vMrh«i.v, 3n x gg*{ui? a for sale at the special price of ... .A,.. . $15.25 30 x 3 Oldfield Non-Skid.. $7.00 B] ALSO A COMPLETE LINE OF TIRES AND TTJ BES FOR ALL CARS * « B _'Jr JH | 5 lb. Can Transmission Compound -68 Mira Tire Powder .•>••$ -2® i i lb. 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A. M., SAE., U. SS. cap screw s and bolts for all ears. I FREE AIR FREE WATER ■ I A. GROSS STSON I I New Brunswick Ave. Fords, N. J. jfl |||| . . .