by Diane Norek Harrison SOUTH AMBOY-In honor of National Police Week, May 11-May 17, I found the following tidbits: In Jan. of 1920, The South Amboy Police Department petitioned the counsel requesting that 8 hour shifts be put in force…
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Businesses Around Woodbridge In 1953 And More
by Diane Norek Harrison WOODBRIDGE-Does anyone have memories or past information on the semi pro football teams-The Hopelawn Greyhounds or the Woodbridge Golden Bears from the 1930s and 1940s? Were there any other pro football teams in the area? I…
Remembering the Past: Morgan History
by Diane Norek Harrison SAYREVILLE—In 2007 I received an email from Morgan resident Frances Drake asking me if I had any past information on the Morgan section of Sayreville She was writing a paper for a class at Rutgers University.…
Remembering the Past: St. Mary’s Class Of 1933
By Diane Norek Harrison SOUTH AMBOY–South Amboy turns 100 years old as a city in May-1908-2008. Here is the graduating Class of 1933 from St. Mary’s High School: There were 54 members of this graduating class. A few of the…
Remembering the Past: Remembering Raritan Township
By Diane Norek Harrison EDISON-Before being named Edison Township, it was called Raritan Township. This is from material when we knew it as Raritan Township. This township, formed from portions of Woodbridge and Piscataway townships on March 17, 1870, derives…
Remembering the Past: Elizabeth Memories
By Diane Norek Harrison ELIZABETH- Here are some terrific memories from reader William Frolich: “Dear Ms. Harrison, After reading your column in the paper, and seeing the note at the end, I was inspired to write this letter and add…
Remembering the Past: Woodbridge High School Class Of 1933
by Diane Norek Harrison WOODBRIDGE-The following is the graduating class and information for the Woodbridge High School class of 1933: Graduation was held on June 20th in the high school auditorium. “Pomp and Circumstances” was played by the Woodbridge High…
Woodbridge Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
by Diane Norek Harrison WOODBRIDGE-The freezing winds didn’t keep stop parade goers from attending the 35th Annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 9. The parade began with the Central Jersey Marine Leathernecks Corps League followed by the John…
