The Amboy Guardian

PERTH AMBOY — Philip Carey’s 1944 City League Champions known as the Baker Boys Assn.: Standing, Steve Vaneschak, Frank Vari, John Zilavetz (D), Frank Kovacs (D), Nick Zilavetz (D), George Vari (D), Manager Lou Meszaros (D), Kneeling, Joe Sokolowski, John Mescis (D), Jim Cserr (D), Billy Herceg, Andy Kaschak (D) and Frank Ballek (D) *Photo […]

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I write this in high hopes that our city is taking all possible measures to save the historic elm tree

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Many of us refer to the ancient tree in front of City Hall as “Our Historic Elm Tree.”

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PERTH AMBOY —  Smith and State Streets 1912. Note the trolley tracks for the streetcar. *Photo courtesy of Dale Morris This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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By Katherine Massopust— PERTH AMBOY — When Superstorm Sandy hit Perth Amboy, a portion of City Hall’s roof fell on the historic elm causing one limb of the tree to fall off.

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PERTH AMBOY — Local boys build a model plane, probably entered in a soapbox derby which was popular in the 1950’s. *Photo courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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PERTH AMBOY — Resident Dot Daniel thanked B.A. Greg Fehrenbach for appointing her to the Kearny Cottage Historical Commission.

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CAMDEN — New Year’s Eve 1950s – The Harry Kahn Orchestra, Harry Kahn, conducting. Brother David Kahn on trumpet, to the right of the singer. Brother Alfie Kahn on tenor saxophone, second from right. *Photo courtesy of Dale Morris This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex […]

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PERTH AMBOY — Council President Kenneth Balut who had been a strong supporter of getting funds to help restore the Prop House continued his battle to get money freed up to do this.

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PERTH AMBOY — Santa arrives at the Royal Theater, Smith Street circa 1950’s. *Photo courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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PERTH AMBOY —  Raising of the Ukrainian Flag in City Hall Circle circa 1950’s *Photo courtesy of Helen Tulys This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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PERTH AMBOY — A young man picks out a gift for Christmas during the 1950’s in Woolworths. *Photo courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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PERTH AMBOY — Congratulations to Sister Yosaphata Litvenczuk on celebrating 50 years of religious life. On January 1, 1963 Sr. Yosophata took her final vows as a Missionary Sister of the Mother of God. Sr. Yosaphata has served in Assumption Catholic School (formerly Ukrainian Assumption School) for 49 years and is presently the Vice-Principal.

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PERTH AMBOY — Come see the Proprietary House Museum beautifully decorated for the holidays!

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STATEN ISLAND — Circa 1920’s  Downtown Staten Island during the holidays. *Photo courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library     This Document was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission.   Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission

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