St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (East Camden)
One of two Catholic churches in Camden named St. Joseph, the church lies on Federal Street in Camden, a few blocks east of 27th Street. St. Joseph's School, at the rear of the property, fronts on Westfield Avenue. The church originally stood on the corner of North 25th Street and Howell Street.
Founded in 1893, St. Joseph's church celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 1943. Below is the 80-page Golden Jubilee Year Book from that year, complete with photographs, a history of the church, and advertisements from local businesses.
A new church building was built in 1952, on the site of the old St. Patrick's Cemetery. This church was called St. Joseph's Pro-Cathedral, as its capacity — being larger than the downtown Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — allowed it to be an alternate facility to the main church.
On April 4, 2008 Bishop Galante announced the following changes, which affected churches in Camden and Pennsauken. The changes, taken from the text of the bishop's speech, are as follows:
- Merge the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Camden), Holy Name (Camden) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Fatima (Camden), with the primary worship site at the Cathedral and a secondary worship site at Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Fatima.
- Merge St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral (Camden), St. Cecilia (Pennsauken) and St. Veronica (Delair), with the worship site at St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral.
- Merge St. Joan of Arc (Camden) and St. Bartholomew (Camden) with the worship site at St. Joan of Arc.
- Cluster the new parish at St. Joan of Arc (Camden) with Sacred Heart (Camden).
- St. Anthony of Padua (Camden) and St. Joseph Polish (Camden) will remain as stand-alone parishes.
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25th and Howell Street
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church at 25th and Howell Street, Camden, NJ — photographed in 1909
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church stood at the corner of 25th and Howell Street in East Camden. It was the first Catholic parish in East Camden.
The petition to organize this parish was in the old Boyce residence on Cooper Street (now 27th Street) in the Town of Stockton, during the year of 1890. Early in 1892, Bishop O'Farrell of the Diocese of Trenton directed the Franciscan Fathers from Sts. Peter & Paul Church to minister to this Stockton mission. The early services were held in Wright's Hall, on Marlton Pike, near Federal Street, beginning on Sunday, February 7, 1892. On April 20th, 1893 a resolution was passed to build a new church and architect John D'arcy, of Camden, was engaged to plan the new church shown here. This church was completed in October and was dedicated December 16th, 1893.
The Rev. Alphonse Lehrscholl was the first priest of the parish and was followed in 1895 by Father Ambrose Ebeiner, who was succeeded by Father Hirschmeyer in February 1899. He was followed by Rev. Dr. Joseph Rathner on September 17, 1899. In July 1902 the Rev. Anthony C. Shuvlin became rector and continued for 28 years, when he was transferred to St. Peter Church, in Riverside, N.J.
In October 1915, the church was badly damaged by a spectacular fire beginning in the church steeple. The church building was abandoned in 1929, with the erection of the new school building on Westfield Avenue and 29th Street, and it was demolished as a fire hazard about 1939.
Rev. Anthony C. Shuvlin — circa 1902
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 2500 Howell Street, 1893–1952
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THE ORIGINAL CHURCH
Scene Shows Annual
May Procession, 1915
CHURCH DAMAGED BY FIRE
October, 1915
RESTORED CHURCH
Scene, July 4, 1917,
Send-off for "the Boys"
Remember when? St. Joseph's Church stood on the corner of 26th and Howell Streets at the turn of the century. Now, a playground is on the spot and the Church is located at 29th and Federal Streets. The photograph was submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hufner, of 2732 Polk Avenue. They were married in this church on June 19, 1901.
1893–1943 Golden Jubilee Year Book
St. Joseph's Church — 80-page Golden Jubilee Year Book, courtesy of Fred Kalt, a member of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1957.
St. Joseph's Church Golden Jubilee Year Book cover, 1893–1943
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Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 11 — History of St. Joseph's Parish
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HARRY LEONARD
FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER
Funeral Home
2850 Federal Street Camden, N. J.
OPPOSITE PARISH RECTORY
Personal Attention
Bell Phone, 2569
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 13 — History continued
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RECAPPING VULCANIZING
U. S. Tire Service
920 MARKET STREET
Camden, N. J.
DISTRIBUTORS OF U. S. TIRES
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In the middle part of the eighteenth century (1744) a celebrated Jesuit, the Reverend Theodore Schneider, D.D. was companion to Father Harding, S.J., at Old St. Joseph's, Fourth and Willings Alley, Philadelphia. Father Schneider acted as missionary to West Jersey, where he made regular stops at Bound Brook, Burlington, and Gloucester—which then included Camden. Thence he journeyed south to Cohansey (Bridgeton), and Salem, generally winding up at the glass house near Alloway, where he frequently said Mass and baptized at the house of Matthew Geiger. Upon his death in 1765 the Reverend Ferdinand Steynemeyer, better known as "Father Farmer," took up the labors. He paid frequent visits during English and American troops stationed along the east bank of the Delaware from the revolutionary period to both the Salem to Burlington. It is also quite certain that Bishop Carroll, on one occasion at least, passed through Camden, but there is no known record of his officiating at any religious services at that time.
After the death of Father Farmer in 1786, the West Jersey missions were visited for several years by priests from St. Joseph's, but on the organization of St. Augustine's, July, 1796, they seem to have been transferred to the jurisdiction of the priests of that church. After 1808 and the erection of the Cathedral parish the
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Bell Phone, 775
Paul R. Rilatt
FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER
Air-Conditioned Funeral Parlor
521 STATE STREET CAMDEN
Phones: 6657 and 3952
Kenney's Cafe
STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEA FOOD
531-33 Market Street Camden
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WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET
at
POOR LITTLE HOMO'S
West Jersey Cafe
Third and Market Streets
There you will find 5 boys at the pump
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and
BUY A HOME IN EAST CAMDEN
Call Us for Advice
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affairs. In 1828 the entire population was only 1143 souls.
After 1828 the old Academy, which stood on the site of the present Court House, was used as Council Chamber, City Hall, and general utility building. In 1830 the Camden and Amboy railroad was begun, causing the tide of immigrants to turn toward Camden. Many Catholics from Ireland were attracted in the hope of good work, but they were still not enough for a separate parish. Priests from the Cathedral continued to visit the settlement periodically, although many crossed the river on Sunday to hear Mass in one of the Philadelphia churches. There were 15,000 people in Camden in 1850, of whom about 300 were Catholic.
Father Waldron was in charge of the Gloucester Mission in 1849, and after much tribulation he erected a small brick church there. Fathers Jeremiah Donahue and H. B. Finnegan succeeded Father Waldron in quick succession. In 1851 Father Hannegan was appointed first resident pastor of Gloucester, with jurisdiction over Camden, which became a separate county in 1844. Mass was celebrated in Camden every two or three weeks in a private house or in one of the public halls, principally Starr's Hall. However, during 1852 no public Catholic services were
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Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 21 — Origin of St. Joseph's Parish
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Phone, Merchantville 2800
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held in Camden, the interruption being caused by the burning of Starr's Hall.
When the mission reopened in 1853, conditions were changed. The Diocese of Newark had been erected, and Camden now came under the jurisdiction of the Most Reverend James Roosevelt Bayley, first Bishop of Newark, instead of the care of the Most Reverend John Nepomucene Neumann, then Bishop of Philadelphia. However, Father Hannegan continued for a short while longer to minister to the spiritual needs of the Camden people. On the 11th day of November, 1855, Camden was erected into an independent parish, separated from Gloucester, and placed under the pastoral charge of the Reverend James Moran. Between Gloucester and Burlington there was not a single Catholic Church, and only occasionally had the several settlements along the Delaware received a visit from a priest.
The old City Hall, or Starr's Hall, continued to house public Catholic worship until 1859, when a new church building was erected and put into use. This, however, soon proved too small. In 1863 Father Moran was transferred and the Reverend Patrick Byrne appointed to succeed him. Under Father Byrne the new, larger church of the Immaculate Conception was built at Broadway and Market Streets in 1864. The same fine structure stands today, with the addition of the
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spire, completed in 1888 under Dean Fitzimmons, and is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese.
As there was no Catholic cemetery nearer than Gloucester or Philadelphia in 1863, Father Byrne set about obtaining one. He found a plot of approximately 9 acres at the junction of Westfield Avenue and Federal Street, which he purchased from William B. Cooper. This plot became St. Patrick's cemetery, the eastern end of which is now the site of St. Joseph's Church, School, and Rectory.
A considerable number of German immigrants in Camden necessitated the erection of a German parish, which took place under Father Thurnes in 1867. The property of the Second Baptist Church at Fourth and Division Streets was secured, and became the Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul, May 3, 1867. The church now known as Sts. Peter and Paul Church, on the corner of Spruce and St. John Streets was erected in 1888. The building at Fourth and Division was taken over in 1903 by the Italian Catholics when Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish began. St. Peter's parish in Merchantville also began in 1903.
In 1872 a wooden mission church was put up at Eighth and Van Hook Streets to accommodate the Catholics of South Camden. This was the beginning of the Sacred Heart parish, though the parish
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ANTRIM'S in 1889 at 15th and Federal
In the year 1889 Elwood Antrim started a modest hardware business in the building shown above. Like the growth of St. Joseph's Parish, our development, too, has found special favor with God. From the "little store" beginning made by Elwood Antrim, the enterprise has continued and grown under the management of his family, until today Antrim's is the largest Mill Supply House in South Jersey, supplying shipyards in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, Delaware, and many other places with materials essential to the war effort.
1890 at 26th and Federal
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CAMDEN Draught BEER
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Stockton was set up within the township in 1894, and annexed to the City of Camden March 24, 1899. As constituted at present East Camden is a combination of Stockton, Pavonia, old Spicerville, later known as Wrightsville, Cramer Hill, Dudley, and the newer section of Rosedale.
After 1874 Mr. Alfred Cramer began to buy the land in the East Camden section and to develop it. He bought the old Horner farm, the holdings of the Pavonia Land Association and various other holdings of Samuel H. French, William Cooper and others.
The development of real estate north of Cooper Creek attracted a number of those who had migrated not long before from Germany, Poland, and Ireland. Quite a few of the German Catholics came from Saints Peter and Paul parish, and from Saint Boniface's in Philadelphia. In order to get to Mass in those early days, Catholics had either to walk to Sts. Peter and Paul's, or to the Immaculate, or else get the 8 or 9 o'clock ferry from north 28th street and go over to Philadelphia, where there were a number of churches within reasonable walking distance. This latter method was easier for those who lived in the vicinity of the ferry, and thus it came to pass that many East Camden people were baptized, confirmed, and married in one of the nearby Philadelphia Churches.
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ALGO WELDING CO., Inc.
2101 Federal Street
Phone, 3975
M. LASALA & CO.
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As the number of East Camden Catholics grew, however, it became evident that a parish church and a resident priest were necessary for proper worship, instruction, and care of the people. In 1890 a meeting was held in the Boyce home on Cooper Street, now 27th, and those present approved a petition to the Right Reverend Michael J. O'Farrell, Bishop of Trenton, to aid them in building their own church. Advice was sought several times from the priests at the Immaculate Conception Church, and Staints Peter and Paul's Church, but the Immaculate Conception parish was trying to pay for the church spire at the time, and could not afford to erect a Mission Church; and both of the Catholic Churches then in Camden were handicapped by a shortage of priests. But early in 1892 Bishop O'Farrell directed the Franciscan Fathers on Spruce Street to establish and care for the Pavonia Mission.
Joseph Schneider, Sr., Joseph Widua, and Thomas Campbell, the members of the building committee, secured Wright's Hall at Marlton Pike and Federal Streets for services at the charge of $10.00 a Sunday. And on the fly leaf of the account book of the Pavonia Mission we read: "Said Mass in Wright's Hall, Wrightsville, New Jersey for the first time on Sunday, February 7, 1892, and thereafter every first and second Sunday of the
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COMPLIMENTS OF
WALTER J. BEER
61 York Street
Camden, N. J.
Phone, Camden 1664
LIBERTY BOTTLING CO.
1133 Liberty Street
Camden, N. J.
Phone, Camden 1133
M & L DISTRIBUTING CO.
1004 Langham Avenue
Camden, N. J.
Phone, Camden 4448
SOUTH JERSEY BOTTLING CO.
3rd and Pine Streets
Camden, N. J.
Phone, Camden 1235
Distributors of Pepsi-Cola
to the Retail Trade
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Phone, Cam. 6256-W
LEON T. ELWELL
Watchmaker - Jeweler
Deferred Payments
2770 FEDERAL ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
Compliments of
A FRIEND
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month, at 9 o'clock, A.M. Rev. Peter W. Scharoun, O.M.C." Sunday School was conducted at the home of Mrs. Boyce, and taught by her all the rest of 1892. And thus was begun Saint Joseph's Parish in East Camden.
On April 20, 1893, "at a special meeting of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church Corporation, the following resolution was passed:
"Whereas the spiritual welfare of Catholics living in Pavonia, Wrightsville, organize a suitable place of worship:
"Resolved that we build a church, with school rooms on the first floor, on lots purchased of Alfred Cramer, having obtained consent of the president of the
corporation, the Right Reverend Michael Joseph O'Farrell, Bishop of Trenton:
"Resolved that the church be built according to the plans furnished by Architect John D'arcy of Camden. Rev. Alphonse Lehrscholl, Sec'y."
The certificate of incorporation was filed and recorded four days later, April 24, 1893. A campaign was launched immediately for the raising of funds to buy the lots and build the church. The committee had planned to have Fridolin Spuhler buy the lots for them and pay him back later, but he happened to be in Europe at the time. It was arranged to purchase the nine lots through individuals. Joseph Schneider, Sr., agreed to buy 3, George
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MEMBERS OF FIRE DEPT.
27th and Federal Streets
Compliments of
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Bigler, Sr., 1, Joseph Widua 3, Andrew Gabriel 1. The reason for this method of purchase was the reluctance generally prevalent at the time to refuse to sell ground to a Catholic Church corporation for the building of a church.
Suppers, subscriptions, ground cards, and other money raising devices were employed in the gallant effort to pay for the ground and building, but they were not sufficient at the time. Therefore on September 15, 1893, "a special meeting of the members of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Corporation was called to consider the means of obtaining money to pay for the building of Saint Joseph's Church. A resolution was passed to execute a mortgage on the Church for $3,000.00, and one for $2,000.00 on the six adjoining lots." On January 10, 1894 another mortgage of $3,000.00 was placed on the Church. The new structure was completed in October and dedicated December 16, 1893.
It is hard for us today to picture the little parish of less than 40 families, the scattered houses, the extensive farms west of River Road, south of Howell Street, and along 27th Street, but such was the case.
Father Alphonse was assigned to another parish in October, 1895. Four priests succeeded him before the turn of the century. Father Ambrose Rheiner arrived in December, 1895 and stayed till February, 1897. Father Hirschmeyer, a diocesan
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Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 36 — Pictures of St. Joseph's Church buildings
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THE ORIGINAL CHURCH
Scene Shows Annual
May Procession, 1915
CHURCH DAMAGED BY FIRE
October, 1915
RESTORED CHURCH
Scene, July 4, 1917,
Send-off for "the Boys"
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(Camden Lime Co., Paint Division)
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priest, took over March 6, 1897 and remained till September, 1899. Father Hendricks came for about one week, until the coming of the Reverend Doctor Joseph Rathner, September 17, 1899.
In July of 1892, there arrived in little Saint Joseph's parish a man who was destined to spend the next 28 years of his life here. A saintly, scholarly, humorous, and sympathetic priest, he became in truest sense a shepherd of his flock, knowing and watching over it, his people knowing and following his leadership. Though he has been gone from the east side for more than 13 years, the memory of Father Anthony C. Shuvlin's wisdom, erudition, and overflowing charity is still fresh and strong. He was priest and nurse during the flu epidemic, quiet sustainer of the underfed and ill-clothed all during his pastorate, but especially during the post-war slump and the trying days of the stock market crash. Creed or color never influenced his judgment of a man, and when he left, his departure was lamented by people of all races and creeds who came within range of his ministry.
In October, 1915, the old church at 25th and Howell Streets was badly damaged by fire, and the contract for repairs was awarded to James W. Draper at a cost of $3,987.00. While the building was being renovated, Mass was said in the old theater at 24th and Federal Streets.
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After World War 1 [sic] a building boom started in East Camden. The congregation of Saint Joseph's parish grew rapidly, and it became necessary to seek a new site for a Church and School.
Father Shuvlin was directed to take the site formerly occupied by Saint Patrick's cemetery. He purchased this ground for $55,000.00. Those who had been buried there were removed principally to Calvary cemetery. Plans for a fine school building were drawn up by Mr. H. G. Dagit, and the contract for its construction was let to the Farrell and Rath Company of Philadelphia, for the sum of $186,687, which included all but heating. The heating contract was let separately for $11,461.00, the cost of furnishings about $25,000.00, which brought the debt at the time to a total of $223,148.00. The new convents and rectory were to come later.
The new building, completed in 1929, was intended primarily as a total school unit. Father Shuvlin had hoped to build a basement church facing Federal Street, but events in 1929 forestalled that step.
Early in January, 1930, the parishioners of Saint Joseph's were shocked to hear from Father Shuvlin that he had received notification of transfer to Riverside. The new pastor, the Rev. Charles G. McCorristin, arrived in the middle of January, 1930, to take up the weighty burden of the now sizeable and deeply indebted
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Inter-Urban Real Estate and Insurance Offices
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parish. The parish plant was still incomplete, so in March of 1930 plans for a new rectory were approved and the contract for its construction awarded. The auditorium was enlarged to accommodate the increasing congregation, the old church being now quite inadequate. In July of 1930 Father McCorristin purchased the house of Mrs. Anne Bendinger at 29th and Carman Streets, and the lots adjoining. On these lots in the following year a twin brick dwelling was erected, both buildings being required as a convent for the Sisters.
In September, 1930, Father McCorristin received an assistant in the person of the Rev. Raymond J. Kavanaugh, who remained until March, 1931. Father William Brennan succeeded him, and he was joined by another assistant in July of the same year. Father Brecker was stationed in Saint Joseph's parish from July, 1931, to April, 1938. The Reverend James S. Foley came to the parish to fill the place vacated by Father Brennan in June, 1932, and he remained for more than three years. The Reverend Joseph J. Donnelly replaced him for a few months, followed by the Reverend James C. Foley, who was stationed in Saint Joseph's from June, 1936, to April, 1938.
Father McCorristin was pastor of Saint Joseph's until March, 1937. The Reverend Edward A. McKenna took charge of the
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Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 45 — St. Joseph's School students
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Bell Phone, 350
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parish April 22, 1937, Father James McGrath acting as administrator in the interim before Father McKenna's arrival.
April of 1938 saw the change of Father Brecker and Father Foley and the arrival of the Reverend Francis J. Hegarty and the Reverend John Wieckowski. Father Hegarty became Superintendent of diocesan parochial schools in 1942, and was succeeded on April 4, 1942 by the Reverend George E. Sharkey. Father John became an army chaplain in November, 1942. He was replaced for a few months by the Reverend Bernard Frank, O.M.C. The Reverend Eugene P. Kerley came to the parish in April, 1943.
In December, 1938, Father McKenna installed a bell in the school tower, and not long afterwards made improvements in the interior of the auditorium, striving to remove the theatrical atmosphere and make the building more church-like. Again in 1943 further improvements have been made by tearing out the stage and remodeling the sanctuary.
1943, The Golden Jubilee Year of the parish, will be remembered by the parishioners of Saint Joseph's for a number of reasons. Father William Regan, a native of the parish, was advanced to the priesthood and sang his First Solemn High Mass here on April 11th. A Golden Jubilee Debt Reduction Fund was set up, and a total of about $20,000.00 was collected for
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Phone 927J
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3816 WESTFIELD AVENUE
The Origin of St. Joseph's Parish—Continued
it. As we look back over a half a century, we see the parish to have grown from a handful of families to the great size of more than 2,600, or more than 10,000 souls. Seven hundred and five children attend our school, which is staffed by 18 Sisters of Saint Francis. The $15,000.00 plant at 25th and Howell Streets in 1893 has yielded to the spacious grounds and buildings at 29th and Westfield, worth more than $350,000.00. Through the consistent generosity of his parishioners the present pastor has been enabled to reduce the original debt by almost $200,000.00. It will not be long, let us hope, before the entire indebtedness is completely paid and further steps taken to care for the spiritual needs of our people in this rapidly growing section, fulfilling in ever more perfect ways the command of our Divine Master: "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world."
Soli Deo Gloria
Buy More and More War Bonds
Write Often and Let the Boys Know
Official O.P.A. Tire Inspection Station
No. 16
Esso RALPH'S Service
(Ralph R. Scian)
2706-14 FEDERAL STREET
"A World of Service Under One Roof"
Camden 9422
Sales and Service
RICE & HOLMAN
Moorestown Pike and Union Avenue
Merchantville, N. J.
WE WILL PAY HIGHEST CASH
PRICE FOR YOUR USED CAR
See Us First
Phone, 2700
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 49 — St. Joseph's School students
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Wagons Commercial Body
BELGRADE WAGON WORKS
Cambria and Belgrade Streets
Philadelphia
Trailers Painting & Lettering
Phone, Merchantville 1271
J. J. INGLESBY AND SONS
MERCHANTVILLE, N. J.
Funeral Directors
DIGNIFIED PERSONAL SERVICE
AVE MARIA SHOP
9 Perry Street Trenton, N. J.
ROSARY BEADS - STATUES - MEDALS
CHALICES - PRAYER BOOKS
BIBLES - PLAQUES - CRUCIFIXES
We Supply Your Religious Article Stand
Trenton 3-1940 T. Climati, Prop.
FRANK J. LEONARD
Funeral Director - Embalmer
1451 Broadway Camden
Camden 3132
10 White Horse Pk., Haddon Hts., N. J.
Haddon Heights 1264
Free Use of Our Funeral Parlor
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 51 — St. Joseph's School students
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ANDREW J. EBERT PHILIP A. VALVARDI
Andrew Ebert's Sons
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
851 Haddon Ave., Camden, N. J. 258 S. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Clementon Lake Park
"A Wholesome Recreation Center"
BOATING—BATHING—AMUSEMENTS—WHITE SAND BEACH
Special Inducements to Church and Organization Picnics
Laurel Springs 263 Theodore Gibbs, Manager
Bell Phone, 3012W
Joseph F. Bittner
PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTOR
"Better Plumbing for Better Homes"
Jobbing Promptly Attended to
134 N. TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET CAMDEN
Phone, Camden 307
Blake & Myrtetus
FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS
1530 Collings Road Fairview, Camden
GEORGE BLAKE JOSEPH MYRTETUS
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 53 — St. Joseph's School students
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Arthur H. HOLL Earl B.
Funeral Service
1401 PRINCESS AVE. CAMDEN
15 WEST END AVE. HADDONFIELD
Bell Phone, Camden 441
SUDLER-EICHEL FUNERAL HOME
Funeral Directors
S.E. Cor. 27TH AND CARMAN STREETS
Camden, N. J.
James R. Sudler Clarence J. Eichel
Daly's Grill
JOHN P. DALY, Jr., Prop.
CHOICE WINES AND LIQUORS
2900 Mt. Ephraim Avenue West Collingswood
BELL PHONE, LOM. 5242 NOVELTIES, PREMIUMS
KARR NOVELTY COMPANY
HEADQUARTERS FOR BINGO SUPPLIES CARNIVAL GOODS
427 Market Street Philadelphia
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 55 — St. Joseph's School students and clergy
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Compliments
Camden Council
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
No. 439
Compliments of
MILLSIDE FARMS
RIVERSIDE, N. J.
It's always convenient to shop at
KOTLIKOFF'S
Camden's Most Modern
DEPARTMENT STORE
25th and Federal Sts.
Visit Our Exclusive
Men's and Boys' Clothing Store
Phones, 988-989
Oil Burners - Fuel Oil - Otto Coke
PAVONIA ICE AND COAL
"Blue Coal"
23RD AND HOWELL STS., CAMDEN
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 57 — St. Joseph's Clergy
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 58
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 59 — St. Joseph's Clergy
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Compliments of
JOHN F. MEADE
Electrical Contractor
4752 Poplar Ave. Merchantville
Compliments of
EDWARD V. MARTINO
K. Beetar, Inc.
Established 1902
IMPORTERS OF CHURCH GOODS—RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
MISSION SUPPLIES—REPLATING OF SACRED VESSELS
53 Barclay Street, New York 7, N. Y.
Telephone, Barclay 7-1997-1998 Cable Address, Kabeetar, N. Y.
S. STEFANSKI
Established 1914
HARDWOOD FLOORS
LINOLEUM
FLOOR OF EVERY DESIGN
Scraping and Finishing
Hand and Machine Work
Complete Line of Window Shades
1315 HADDON AVENUE
Emerson 0320W
Compliments of
R. McALLISTER
Coal—Coke—Fuel Oil
Mobeco Oil Burner
7TH AND LINDEN STREETS
Camden 0522
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 61 — St. Joseph's Sisters
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Compliments of
ST. JOSEPH A. A.
Compliments of
WM. SCHLORER & SONS
8th and Chestnut Sts.
Camden, N. J.
Headquarters for Stetson Hats
$5.00 to $20.00
KLINE & GALLIMORE
518 Federal Street
Camden 1145
JACOB NADEN—Says . . . —
All we hope for is an
ALLIED PEACE . . . —
and Buy Only What You Need in
GIFTS—FURNITURE—TOYS
at "My Only Store"
24th and Federal Sts. Camden, N. J.
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 63 — Interior view of the 25th and Howell Street Church
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N. Y. FUR FACTORY
719 Broadway
CERTIFIED COLD STORAGE
EXPERT FURRIER SINCE 1915
Nothing But Furs
Ready to Wear and Made to Order
. . . F U R S . . .
Repaired—Cleaned—Remodeled
Camden 5627J
MARCHISELLO BROS., Inc.
SCRAP IRON
We Buy and Sell
Iron and Metal Paper Mill Supplies
Rags—Bundles—Newspapers
We Also Buy Junk Cars
319-325 PINE STREET
Phone, Camden 2040
Best Wishes of
BROADWAY BEER GARDEN
BROADWAY AND LIBERTY
Louis DiNunzio, Prop.
We Deliver
FERRY AVE. LIQUOR STORE
902 FERRY AVENUE
Camden, N. J.
Call, Camden 1279
Phone, Camden 9809
JOHN'S DINER
Good Coffee
CRESCENT BOULEVARD
Fairview, Camden, N. J.
Bell, Cam. 10378
BETTY'S CAFE
1633 MT. EPHRAIM AVE.
MUSIC AND DANCING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Betty Deckert Hencinski, Prop.
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A Friend
Best Wishes from
JOHN J. CONLEY
PLUMBING AND HEATING
3008 Alabama Road
Camden, N. J.
Jobbing Camden 8322
HATHAWAY LODGE
5 POINTS
Burlington Pike, Route 25
GOOD FOOD DANCING
REFRESHMENTS
Sandwiches Deviled Crabs and Clams
KEATING'S
Daniel J. Keating, Prop.
Camden and Schmidt Beer on Draught
20th St. and River Ave. Camden
Sales Notary Public Rentals
JAMES J. SCARDUZIO
REALTOR INSURANCE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Insure Through Us
1809 Broadway, Camden, N. J.
Phone, Camden 1907
BOBBY'S AUTO PARTS
WRECKING SERVICE
Full Stock Low Prices
Highest Prices Paid for Cars
8TH ST. AND LANSDOWNE AVE.
Phone, Camden 9886
EDMUND J. LENNY, Realtor
REAL ESTATE
MANAGEMENT—INSURANCE
Rental Agents
CRESCENT GARDEN APARTMENTS
FAIRVIEW GARDEN HOMES
2940 Yorkship Sq., Fairview, Camden, N. J.
Telephone, Camden 2526
CAMDEN IRON & METAL CO.
SCRAP IRON AND METALS
1500 S. 6th St., Camden
Emerson 0249
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Gustav Roedel & Son
Bell Telephone, 1995
Air-Conditioned Funeral Parlor
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Office and Funeral Home
804-06 NORTH 27TH STREET
Camden
CRESCENT BOTTLING CO.
25TH ST. AND RIVER RD.
Ernest Holcher, Prop.
Haddonfield 4297
THE FARM BEER GARDEN
A Nice, Clean Place to Eat
BRACE RD. COOPER RIVER PKWY.
Near Haddonfield
Compliments of
BEN AND BILL
JOE'S CHATEAU
MURRAY'S INN
David V. Murray, Prop.
PLATTER DINNERS AND LUNCHEON
Floor Show—Fri., Sat., Sun. Nights
Circle—Haddonfield Rd. & Marlton Pk.
Route 40 Merch. 2250
GUS' BARBER SHOP
26TH STREET AND RIVER ROAD
Gus Saccomanno, Prop.
Developing a Specialty
KOOKER'S
Greeting Cards for All Occasions
Cameras—Film Supplies
2614 RIVER AVENUE
Camden
Bell Phone, 4462 Keys Made
BANTLE'S
Hardware—Glass—Paints
Plumbing, Electrical and Mill Supplies
513 N. 6TH ST. 2318 River Ave.
Camden
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Compliments of
SELTNAB
ED FLANAGAN
MOBILGAS MOBILOIL
46TH ST. AND WESTFIELD AVE.
Complete Servicing in All Its Branches
Expertly Performed
Camden 9878 J. Zimmerman, Mgr.
CAMDEN BOWLING CENTER, Inc.
805 FEDERAL STREET
Camden
Phone, 10153 We Never Close
BLACK CAT DINER
Special Platters and Sandwiches
Cigars and Cigarettes
STATE AND FEDERAL STREETS
CAMDEN
Emerson 0281 Est. 1915
CAMDEN MILLWORK CO.
Manufacturers of
LUMBER AND HARDWARE
327-31 PINE STREET CAMDEN
Phone, Camden 9153
CAMDEN RECREATION CENTER
Bowl for Health
2200 FEDERAL ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
Andy Yorke, Manager
Best Wishes from
COOPER HOSIERY STORES
2635½ WESTFIELD AVE.
Camden, N. J.
KAY-MEL SHOP
Dresses—Suits—Coats—Millinery
For Every Occasion
Our Only Store
Open Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat. Evenings
Camden 3223
Bell Phone, 10259
MAC'S CAFE
John MacDougall, Prop.
N.W. Cor. MARKET AT NINTH STREET
Camden
ROSEDALE DEPT. STORE, Inc.
3406 FEDERAL STREET
F. Kotlikoff, Mgr.
Camden 8342
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Bell Phone
...CARTUN...
Wholesale
WALL PAPER - PAINT - HARDWARE
3507-09 Federal Street Camden
Compliments of
FEDERAL PHARMACY
H. Trautenberg, Ph.G.
S.E. Cor. 35TH AND FEDERAL STS.
Camden, N. J.
Phones, 882M, 5754M
STAR ICE AND COAL SERVICE
Fred Goehringer & Son
Top-Icer Headquarters
QUALITY COAL—PURE ICE
OIL BURNERS—FUEL OIL
126 AND 141 NORTH 26TH ST.
CAMDEN
Phone, Camden 6409J
BARRY'S CLOTHES, Inc.
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING
11 & 13 Marlton Pk. at 21st & Federal Sts.
(Opposite Penn-Jersey Auto Stores)
Camden, N. J.
You Can't Wear Overhead, Why Pay for It?
Phone, Camden 4342
CAMDEN WELDING CO.
WELDERS AND MACHINISTS
1301-1307 South Sixth St., Camden, N. J.
Bell, Camden 0857 Keystone, 36182
ANTONIO MECCA
FUNERAL DIRECTOR and EMBALMER
819 South Fourth Street Camden
Camden 0899 Free Delivery
"We Keep You in Good Spirits"
FEDERAL LIQUOR CO.
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WINES
LIQUOR AND BEER
S.W. Cor. 24th and Federal Streets
Camden, N. J.
Merch. 9693
PARKVIEW STABLES
ROUTE 40
Just Below Garden State Race Track
Schooling Horses—Boarding Horses
Horses for Hiring—Horses for Sale
Pat Massi, Prop.
Phone, Camden 2772
Established 1876
TIEDEKEN BROS.
AUTOMOBILE
Fenders - Bodies - Repairs - Refinishing
429-31-33 VAN HOOK STREET
Compliments of
M. BARBELL, P.T.
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 69
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Men's Union-Made Work Clothes
Boys' Wear Pants and Shoes
WALEN'S
. . . "FOR MEN" . . .
ARMY AND NAVY GOODS
2609 Westfield Ave. Camden, N. J.
Bell Phone, 0538 Keystone, 27461
DIAMOND POULTRY DEALERS
Dressers - Packers - Shippers
FANCY JERSEY POULTRY
2221 Federal Street Camden, N. J.
Bell Phone, Camden 5757
Keystone Phone, Camden 23882
M. BLOOM & CO.
WHOLESALE FRUIT AND PRODUCE
215-217 Kaighn Avenue Camden, N. J.
Compliments of
F. W. WOOLWORTH CO.
26TH AND FEDERAL STREETS
SANITARY BARBER SHOP
We Specialize in
Ladies' and Children's Haircutting
2709 WESTFIELD AVE. CAMDEN
Camden 5989
VICTORY DENTAL LABORATORIES
2603 Westfield Ave.
For Dental Profession Only
Camden 2553W
Ask About Joining Our Dress Club
SHIRLDINE DRESS SHOP
Leaders in Style and Price
Wear the Best for Less
2629 WESTFIELD AVE. CAMDEN
"We're Growing on Quality"
GAUDIO BROTHERS
Wholesale Distributors of
FRUITS AND PRODUCE
Sole Distributors—Dulany Frosted Foods
Member of National League
SECOND ST. AND KAIGHN AVE.
Camden 7754
Compliments of
GUSTAV SCHWOERI
S.E. Cor. 7TH AND CHESTNUT STS.
Camden
Day Phone, 2854R Night Phone, 2599W
BIGLER'S
EAST END FLOWER SHOP
2628 Federal Street Camden
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 70
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Westfield Acres Community Store
Frosted Foods
Groceries—Delicatessen
Magazines—Newspapers
Hershey's Ice Cream—Notions
Full Line of Fresh Meats
402 N. 32ND ST. Camden 10103
Sportswear Open Evenings
THE SELECT SHOP
DRESSES—COATS—MILLINERY
2633 Westfield Ave. 425 Kaighn Ave.
Camden
Compliments of
JOS. CAMPBELL
CIGAR STORE
129 North Eleventh Street
Phone, 9803
Harold R. Praul
SWISS WATCH SHOP
GIFTS—EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING
RELIGIOUS GOODS—JEWELER
419 Broadway
BLUE RIDGE
BARBER SHOP SERVICE
Is Second to None
Enjoy the Best and Most Skilful Service in Town
2406 FEDERAL STREET CAMDEN
BUDDY'S
Original Submarine Sandwiches
2001 FEDERAL ST. - 1010 KAIGHN AVE.
Compliments of
MARTY SEGAL
Camden 1722
DiMONA'S
FURNITURE AND JEWELRY STORE
921 Broadway, Cor. Cherry St.
Compliments of
'EDDIES'
MEN'S AND BOYS' STORE
2635 Westfield Avenue Camden
Buy on Budget Plan
Phone, Cam. 10162
BILL'S CAFE
Wm. C. Grams, Mgr.
2079 FEDERAL ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 71
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For Service, Call Camden 0978
If No Answer, Call 5720
Garden State Amusement Co.
A Complete Amusement and
Vending Machine Service
338 N. 7TH ST., CAMDEN, N. J.
Joseph H. Stalbaum
Compliments of
DALY'S
. . . READY CASH . . .
Rates—2½% Per Month
BUDGET PLAN CORPORATION
BROADWAY AT CARMAN ST.
Entrance, 558 Carman St.
Phone, Camden 5302-5303 License No. 620
Charles A. Dougherty, Mgr.
Compliments of
EAST SIDE
ITALIAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB
2316 MICKLE STREET
Buy Stamps - Buy Bonds
and
Buy and Save at the
QUALITY DRUG COMPANY
PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED
In Camden: 2603 Westfield Ave.
506 Federal Street 449 Kaighn Avenue
Camden 10134 Breyer's Ice Cream
SMALL'S
FROSTED FRESH FOODS
DELICATESSEN—SANDWICHES
2750 Federal Street
Open Sundays and Evenings
Compliments of
J. M.
Telephone, 607 Open Evenings
LOU'S FAMILY LIQUOR STORE
WINES—LIQUORS—CORDIALS
18 Popular Brands of Beer
2301 FEDERAL ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
HELLER'S PHARMACY
M. Heller, Ph.G.
3631 WESTFIELD AVENUE
Camden, N. J.
Phones, Camden 9356-9148
Camden 0673
Compliments
HALLER'S BAKERY
2940 WESTFIELD AVE. CAMDEN
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 72
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M. AND H. SWEET SHOP
2507 Federal Street
Known All Over Camden
SODAS - LUNCH - GREETING CARDS
Bell, 6435 Keystone, 27681
AMERICAN PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES
Full Line of Heating Supplies
Large Display of Sinks and Cabinets
at Lowest Prices
2304 FEDERAL ST. CAMDEN
Pipe Cut to Sketch
Compliments of
NEW JERSEY BOTTLING CO.
524 Liberty St., Camden
Phone, 9880
Bar
Liquor Store
Jumbo Sandwiches
Ladies' Cocktail Room
CHOICE LIQUORS, Inc.
3512 WESTFIELD AVE. CAMDEN
Compliments of
JAMES MULLIGAN
Compliments of
12th WARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB
New Headquarters - 32 Church St.
It Pays Well to Look Well
Compliments of
VICTORIA BARBER SHOP
2510 Federal Street Camden
You Supply the Hair, We'll Do the Rest
Compliments of
N. SACCOMANNO
Tonsorial Parlor
3418 Federal Street
KOERNER'S
For Better Pastries
931 N. 27th St. 919 N. 27th St.
Camden
Camden, 1297M
FITZPATRICK'S
Florist
"Flowers from the cradle to the grave"
1539 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Camden, N. J.
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 73
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Stop at the Old Reliable
KERNAN'S
Jim—Jean—Joe
S.E. Cor. SECOND AND MARKET STS.
BILLIE'S
Popular Priced Millinery
453 KAIGHN AVENUE
Camden
SAM BOSCO
Barber
1444 HADDON AVENUE
Camden, N. J.
Bell Phone, 6133
Compliments of
HEMPEL'S MEAT MARKET
2606 FEDERAL STREET CAMDEN
Compliments of
MELVIN AND SAM
Compliments of
GOLD SEAL FOOD MARKET
2513 FEDERAL ST.
JEAN'S
Millinery—Hand Bags
1105 BROADWAY
Camden
Bell, 6044 Keystone, 22861
THE NADEN STORE
Mary Naden, Prop.
FURNITURE, CARPETS, RADIOS
ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS
773-775-779-791 Kaighn Ave., Camden, N. J.
MASSI'S SHOE REPAIRING
Specializing in Orthopedic Work
2716 FEDERAL STREET
Formerly of 2703 Westfield Ave.
Compliments of
HARRY CHU
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Bell Phone, 1059 Brazing and Welding
REAL SERVICE
RAY'S GARAGE
We Specialize in Chrysler, Dodge
DeSoto and Plymouth Cars
24TH AND MARLTON PK. CAMDEN
M. L. Wolf, Prop. Family Trade Solicited
THE ORIGINAL SCHWOERI
Established 1889
WINES, LIQUORS AND BEER
Open Evenings—Free Delivery
705 CHESTNUT ST., CAMDEN, N. J.
Phone, Camden 0-602
Compliments of
MR. AND MRS. N. LAMAINA
Compliments of
RODDY'S RESTAURANT
15TH AND MICKLE STREETS
Opp. Public Service Garage
Compliments of
B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Stores
2041 FEDERAL ST., CAMDEN, N. J.
Phone, 3191
Bell Phone, Emerson 0171
Keystone, Camden 24502
GENERAL PLATE GLASS CO.
Plate Glass—Window Glass—Mirrors
A. L. COHN 613-15 KAIGHN AVE.
Res. Phone, Camden 2836W Camden
CAMDEN GLASS & MIRROR CO.
Safety Glass—Mirrors Resilvered
2305 FEDERAL STREET
Camden, N. J.
Emerson 0143 Keystone, 28774
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
—Attention—
We Do Invisible Shoe Repairing
At Very Normal Prices
Work Called for and Delivered
Repaired Shoes Made the Equal of New
JOSEPH DiCIANNI
3720 WESTFIELD AVENUE
Keystone, 27261 Bell, 3270
WALTER'S
Automobile Body and Metal Work
COR. 22ND AND FEDERAL STS.
Camden, N. J.
"BEAR" FRAME & WHEEL ALINEMENT
Welding Tops Safetee Glass Radiators
Duco Painting Upholstering
KRESS' FOOD STORE
50 South Dudley
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 75
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United States Pipe Organ Co.
121-125 N. 18TH ST. PHILADELPHIA
Manufacturers of Pipe Organs
Tuning and Yearly Pianos Tuned
Service Contracts and Repaired
Phone, Rit. 7672
Walnut 4880
ROSEN BROS.
Established 1895
Manufacturing Furriers
A. Rendelman, Mgr.
1030 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA
Open Evenings until 9 P.M.
Fridays and Saturdays, 6 P.M.
Compliments of
MR. AND MRS. WM. JOHNSON
Compliments of
MR. AND MRS. JOHN DelDUKE
Compliments of
WELLS DRUG STORES, INC.
25TH AND FEDERAL STREETS
27TH ST. AND WESTFIELD AVE.
Camden
Bell Phone, 3217
EAST END JUNK CO.
Dealer in
Scrap Iron, Rags and Metal
Paper Stock
2105 FEDERAL STREET, CAMDEN, N. J.
Office, 2182 Federal Street
Camden 957 Orders Taken by Driver
Leo's Famous Yum Yum
Snow Flake and Sherbet Ice Cream
All Flavors—We Cater to Parties, Picnics, etc.
LEO'S MFG. CO.
1113 S. THIRD STREET CAMDEN
Compliments of
KATHARINE BYRNE
Phone, Camden 6645
SPUHLER'S GRILLE
Music Friday and Saturday Evenings
2312 FEDERAL ST. CAMDEN
LYNCH'S
Quality Dry Cleaning and Pressing
Licensed SANITONE Cleaner
523 MARKET ST. 2640 FEDERAL ST.
Phone, 1213 Camden Phone, 2812
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 76
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T. L. Bear
JEWELER
204 Market St.
CAMDEN
N. J.
Bell Telephone, 1791
M. J. JUBANYIK, INC.
Stone—Brick—Concrete—Stucco
S.E. COR. 6TH AND PENN STS.
Camden
Bell Phone, 0168 If no answer Call 7440
Walt Whitman Flower Shop
JOHN W. KILE
Flowers—Telegraph Service
625 COOPER STREET CAMDEN
Located in the Walt Whitman Hotel
SIRIS ABBATOIRS
Retail Only
BROADWAY AND JACKSON ST.
"All Cattle Slaughtered on Premises"
MAX REIHMANN, JR.
TIN—SLATE—SLAG—ASPHALT
Roofing
Cornice—Skylights—Hot Air Heating
6 SOUTH 4TH STREET
Camden 1357
ROOFING SIDING
Y&B
2805 WESTFIELD AVENUE
Emerson 0265
Compliments of
GEORGE W. FROST
Chief of Police
Bell Phone, 2468 Keystone, 24743
LOUIS E. SCHIMPF
Established 1920
Alinement Specialist
25TH ST. AND RIVER AVE. CAMDEN
C. JACKEL
Florist
711 NORTH 27TH STREET
Camden, N. J.
Phone, 0007
BELFI INSURANCE AGENCY
All Forms of Insurance
204 WALNUT PLACE, PHILA., PA.
4611 WOODLAND AVE., CAMDEN, N. J.
Lombard 2234 Camden 2430W
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JOE'S BARBER SHOP
2748 Federal Street Camden
VOGT'S BAKERY
3504 Federal Street
LEE'S MILLINERY SHOP
2625 Westfield Ave.
TILO ROOFING CO., INC.
1801 Federal Street
Compliments of
STANDARD MARKETS
Compliments of
R. T. JERMYN
. . . MARTIN'S . . .
TOBACCO—ICE CREAM—
NEWSPAPERS—MAGAZINES
3401 Westfield Ave. Cam., 10287
DR. ROSEN
MORRIS TOMAR
DEPARTMENT STORE
2411-13 Federal Street Camden, N. J.
Bell, 2439M Keystone, 36603
. . . EARLES . . .
Shoes
1136 Broadway 2511 Federal Street
DiJULIO-LaSALA CO.
812 Broadway
LEWIS VARIETY STORE
37th Street and Westfield Avenue
C. ROSELLI
3701 Westfield Avenue
GRAY SERVICE
3401 Federal St.
BILL SHOEFFLING
McCRORY'S
Broadway and Kaighn Avenue
MOHAWK MARKET
2936 Westfield Ave.
CHARLES'
CREDIT JEWELER
Radios, G. E. Appliances
Watch and Clock Repairing
2631 Westfield Avenue . . Camden 5428W
PEERLESS RESTAURANT
22 Federal Street Camden
FLIEGELMAN'S
2417 Federal Street Camden
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C. Miller
Walnut 4556 Established 1919
FINE FURS
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Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 79 — Mother Superiors and parish members in religious vocation
Golden Jubilee Year Book, page 80
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St. Joseph's Church — 1893–1943 — Golden Jubilee Year Book. Pages 8 & 9: Honor Roll of St. Joseph's people in uniform as of 1943. Pages 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 38, 41: The History and Origin of St. Joseph's Parish. Pages 34 & 35: Mayor Brunner & the City Commissioners. Pages 36 & 37: Pictures of St. Joseph's Church Buildings. Pages 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53 & 55: St. Joseph's School Students. Pages 55, 57, & 59: St. Joseph's Clergy past & current as of 1943. Page 61: St. Joseph's Sisters. Page 63: Interior View of the 25th & Howell Street Church & the Westfield Avenue Church. Page 79: St. Joseph's Mother Superiors & Parish Members in the religious vocation.
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William L. Adams Sr.
William L. Adams Sr., 61, of 553 North 28th Street, died at home. Born in South Camden, he was a longtime East Camden resident, former Standard Oil employee, and Holy Name Society member. Survived by widow Mary C., two sons, five daughters.
Mrs. Anna E. McDermott
Mrs. Anna E. McDermott, 80, wife of retired city fireman James H. McDermott of 23 North Twenty-eighth Street, died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral at Harry Leonard Funeral Home; solemn requiem mass at St. Joseph's Church.
Captain Townsend of Engine No. 3 Dies
Camden Courier-Post, April 8, 1940. Capt. George M. Townsend, 45, of Fire-Engine Company No. 3 at Broadway and Emerald Street, died at his home on Stevens Street days after the death of Battalion Chief Rollo R. Jones of the same station.
Pupils Will Debate Ludlow War Curb
Eighth graders at St. Joseph's School, East Camden, planned a February 1938 debate on the Ludlow Bill, which would have required a national referendum before the country could go to war.
Fr. Turner to Speak at Retreat Meeting
Father Joseph Turner, C.SS.R., a pioneer of the Laymen's Retreat movement, was the principal speaker at the Camden Knights of Columbus Retreat Club's "East-Side night" at 603 Penn Street in February 1938.
St. Joseph P.T.A. to Plan for Supper
The Parent-Teacher Association of St. Joseph's School met in June 1933 to plan the supper for the parish carnival of July 12–15, with Mrs. George Meidt as committee chairman.
St. Joseph's Carnival Booked for July 12–15
St. Joseph's parish in East Camden fixed July 12–15, 1933 for its annual carnival, with suppers by the Parent-Teachers Association, nightly races, pony rides and musical entertainment.
St. Joseph's Stages 'Watch Your Step'
St. Joseph's parochial school students staged the rural musical comedy "Watch Yer Step" at 29th Street and Westfield Avenue in June 1933, repeating the performance after commencement exercises.
St. Joseph's Pupils to Graduate Friday
Forty students were to graduate from St. Joseph's School, East Camden, in June 1933, with the musical comedy "Watch Yer Step" presented after the exercises.
Carnival Is Planned by St. Joseph's Parish
St. Joseph's parish of East Camden met in June 1933 to plan its annual carnival on the school grounds at Westfield Avenue and 29th Street, set for July 12–15 for the benefit of St. Joseph's School.
Cabaret Show Billed by St. Joseph's Club
The St. Joseph's Dramatic Club announced a return performance of its cabaret show at St. Joseph's Auditorium, 29th Street and Westfield Avenue, in June 1933, with vaudeville star Walt Stanton as master of ceremonies.
St. Joseph School Plans Rural Revue
Pupils of St. Joseph's School, East Camden, rehearsed the rural musical comedy "Watch Yer Step" for performances on June 15 and 16, 1933 in the school auditorium at 29th Street and Westfield Avenue.
Friends Bid Adieu to Father Brennan
More than 200 friends and clergymen attended the June 1932 farewell dinner at St. Joseph's School, East Camden, for Rev. William J. Brennan, newly appointed pastor of St. Cecelia's Church at Iselin.
Parish Plans Party for Father Brennan
A June 1932 farewell party for Rev. William J. Brennan, assistant pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in East Camden, transferred to St. Cecelia's Church at Iselin; Bernard J. Tracy served as toastmaster.
Play to Be Given
The Sodality of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, East Camden, staged a minstrel show in the parish's new school hall at 29th Street and Westfield Avenue on June 27, 1929, with music by the Black Cat Serenaders.
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