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Argonne Street, named for the World War I Battle of the Argonne Forest, ran one block between St. Mihiel Street and Memorial Avenue. It was demolished when Campbell Soup acquired the land to build their corporate headquarters.
George Edward Brunner, born on January 12, 1896, in Newark, New Jersey, was a prominent American Democratic Party politician known for his extensive service as the Mayor of Camden , New Jersey, spanning from 1936 to 1959.
Frederick Von Nieda, born in Bavaria in 1868, initially aspired to join the ministry after graduating from a seminary in 1885. However, a shift in plans due to illness led him to immigrate to America in the same year.
Frank J. Hartmann Jr. was born into the Hartmann family on November 3, 1898, in Camden, New Jersey, to parents Frank J. Hartmann Sr. and Anna.
Dr. Arthur L. Stone held the position of City Health Director in Camden from 1923 until his passing in 1945.
The year 1938 was the fiftieth in the history of Warren Webster & Company and as the summer approached the Organization began laying plans to celebrate the Golden Jubilee and do honor to the Founder.
Mitchell Cohen was a prominent figure in Camden, New Jersey, with a long career as a lawyer and judge.
5th Street, between Federal and Market Streets, opposite City Hall The Parkade Building was built in the mid-1950s on the site of the Roosevelt Plaza Park .
Alfred R. Pierce, son of Russell and Viola Pierce, grew up in Camden and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1939.
A first-person reminiscence by Ted Cannon recalling 1940s and early 1950s life on Mickle Street in Camden, New Jersey before he left for the Air Force.
A chronological list of Camden's mayors from Samuel Lanning, elected in 1828, to Victor Carstarphen, in office since 2021, with each mayor's term and political party where recorded.
FRANK A." CHICK" ABBOTT was born June 2, 1896 in Camden NJ to Italian parents, Antonio and Arsola Abbatto. An athletic youth, he enjoyed boxing, and considered boxing, but did not turn pro.
Mary Walsh Kobus was one of the first female politicians to rise to prominence in Camden NJ.
Albert Smith Woodruff Jr., born in 1886 in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, was a notable figure in Camden's legal and political circles.
David Baird Jr. was born in Camden NJ on October 18, 1881. His father, David Baird Sr. , was one of Camden's leading citizens for well over 50 years, an important man both in the business and political life of Camden, Camden County, and South Jersey.
Camden Courier-Post - August 12, 1950 "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME" was the theme song of 1500 girls and boys who were guests of Deputy Public Affairs Director Edward C. Garrity at the Phillies-Giants game today.
Edward Howe, president of the North Camden Civic Association announced today that a protest meeting against the proposal of the Delaware River Joint Commission to construct an underpass on North Sixth street , would be held Dec. 19 at 531 Penn street .
Camden Courier-Post - November 29, 1949 Johnson , Garrity Move As Aaron Shifts Officers Capt. Gustav Koerner , youngest of six men holding that rank in the department, today was named Camden police chief.
A service flag honoring 1,150 St. Joseph's Parish men and women in the armed forces was unfurled at Tenth and Mechanic Streets, where Mayor Brunner pinned gold stars on the mothers and a brother of parishioners killed or missing in World War II. Courier-Post, August 31, 1943.
Camden Times - August 29, 1941 Funeral services for City Commissioner Henry Magin were held Tuesday, with many officials and colleagues in veteran's and fraternal circles participating.
Funeral services for Camden City Commissioner Henry Magin were held in August 1941, with trucks of flowers in the funeral cortege and his war veteran comrades among those paying final honors.
Camden Courier-Post - July 1, 1941 Senate Finally Approves Choice Announced by Edison 2 Months Ago Trenton, June 30.
Temporary Laborers Dismissed, While Men Ousted by Hartmann Are Reinstated Three dismissals, three promotions and four reinstatements and two new hirings were announced yesterday by City Commissioner Henry Magin , director of public works.
Camden Courier-Post - February 25, 1938 By Gordon Mackay Fair, charming and, clever, Mrs. Rocco Palese is one of my "favorite girl friends" — this is rather an exclusive organization — to be found in South Jersey.
Robert Wonsetler of the Camden Fire Department was hailed as the next state president of the Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association at the 41st anniversary dinner of Camden Local No. 5, held at Kenney's Cafe in February 1938. Arthur Batten served on the dinner committee.
Camden City will save $83,239.35 in interest on state school taxes if Assembly Bill 122, awaiting action in the Legislature, becomes law.
SUM HELD TOO HIGH BY CITY OFFICIALS; REDUCTIONS SOUGHT Mrs. Kobus Urges Employment of Auditor to Aid in Paring Costs TEACHER EXPENSE RISES The Board of School Estimates met yesterday and adjourned without taking any action on the proposed $1,978,225 budget approved by the Board of Education.
Camden Officials to Attend Barbers' and Beauticians' Fete Monday More than 700 persons, including Camden city and county officials, will attend the first annual ball of the Beauticians and Barbers Association to be given Monday night at the Moose ballroom, 808 Market street , Camden.
A political gossip column on New Jersey Republican and Democratic maneuvering ahead of the 1938 elections, including former U.S. Senator W. Warren Barbour's bid for renomination and speculation over county appointments and the 1939 Camden City Commission race.
The Women's Independent Republican Association, of the Fourteenth Ward, is giving an informal dinner at 8 o'clock tonight in honor of Mrs. Marion E. Garrity, committeewoman, and president of the association, at the Red Hill Inn.
Brunner Lauds Rulers for $40,000 Saving by Co-operation in Offices $302,000 IS VOTED ON STREET BONDS All departments of the city government were operated within the budget appropriations during 1937 and the city's saving, as a result, was $40,000, Mayor George E. Brunner announced yesterday.
Liquidation of tax title liens produced $112,311.70 for Camden's treasury during January, Mayor Brunner announced yesterday.
Camden Courier-Post - February 9, 1938 By Gordon Mackay May we not at this time proffer a suggestion to Mayor Brunner , Eddie Kelleher and the other party sachems that should be a sure-fire plan to make Camden county safe for Democracy?
Camden Courier-Post - February 9, 1938 Orlando Warns Democrats at Fete to Moore, Crean and Mrs. Soistmann?
Camden Courier-Post - February 5, 1938 By Gordon Mackay Silence is golden where rumpus and ruction in the Democratic camp is concerned. Once upon a time whenever the unterrified Democracy squabbled and battled, fought and bled, 'twas tip secret.
Coalition Majority Reported Agreed on Successor as County Legal Aide CAUCUS ACTS TO CUT $77,000 FROM BUDGET By W. OLIVER KINCANNON Walter S. Keown, of Haddon Township, is ready to resign as county counsel to make way for a Democratic successor: That was announced at a Democratic freeholders caucus last night by Edward V. Martino, an assistant city solicitor and a lieutenant of City Commissioner Mary W. Kobus , after a caucus of Democratic freeholders at the home of Judge Joseph Varbalow , 2636 Baird Avenue .
Camden police and firemen gathered at Kenney's on February 3, 1938 to honor Acting Lieutenant Herbert Bott, retiring after five years as president of the Policemen and Firemen's Association. Commissioner Mary W. Kobus and Mayor George E. Brunner praised the force, and Arthur Batten served on the dinner committee.
Camden City collected $1,268,771.83 more in current and delinquent taxes and miscellaneous revenues in 1937 than in 1936, according to an official report prepared by Comptroller Sidney P. McCord.
Late 1930s photographs of Camden Police Department vehicles lined up on Argonne Street in front of Convention Hall, including a group photo with Chief Arthur Colsey and Mayor George Brunner.
More than 5,000 persons — the biggest Polish gathering in Camden's history — attended the October 11, 1936 unveiling of the Casimir Pulaski monument in Pulaski Square, with speeches by Mayor Frederick von Nieda, Monsignor Arthur B. Strenski, Congressman Charles A. Wolverton, and Polish consul Dr. Szygowski.
Hartmann Charges Bennett Agreed to Drop 60 Plan Of Refunding REVENUE CHIEF MAKES HOT DENIAL New Applicant for Post as Consultant Interviewed By W. OLIVER KINCANNON Camden City Commission failed again yesterday to settle the question: Who will be Camden's financial adviser?
Applicants With Programs to Be Considered by Board Today COMMISSIONERS AGREE ON KOBUS SUGGESTION Chapter 60 and 77 Author Overruled in Plea to Disregard Proposal Camden's city commissioners yesterday agreed to select a paid financial adviser to guide the city out of its financial morass.
Camden Courier-Post - February 20, 1936 Forget Politics and Adopt an Honest Budget, City Rulers Told COLLECT TAXES, REPORT Urges Commissions Also Urged to County Affairs By W. OLIVER KINCANNON Disregard Chapter 60. Refinance under Chapter 77.
Civil Service Commission Asked to Approve $1500 Job ACTION DECLARED ECONOMY MOVE The State Civil Service Commission has been requested to authorize appointment of a staff physician for the Camden City department of public works at an annual salary of $1500, and Dr. Maurice E. Baker has been named to the post on an ad interim appointment by Commissioner Frank J. Hartmann, Jr. Dr. Baker, a Democrat, was a candidate for city commissioner last May on the New Deal-Non Partisan ticket, which elected Hartmann and Commissioners Mary W. Kobus and George E. Brunner .
Congressman Praises Theodore Roosevelt for Interest in Nation's Marine Forces; Parade And Dinner Conclude Celebration in Camden Congressman Charles A. Wolverton , in an address yesterday commemorating Navy Day, urged the United States to "maintain a navy of sufficient strength and effectiveness for the adequate defense of the nation." The address featured a program sponsored by the officers and enlisted men of the Second Battalion, U. S. Naval Reserves, for the observance of the 160th anniversary of the establishment of the U. S. Navy.
At a first-ward rally at 528 North Front Street, John H. Jones promised residents a "new deal."
Tax Payments Redeem $610,000; County's $481, 000 Cut to $170,000 Editor's Note: During the height of the Depression in the 1930's, Camden, like many other municipalities in New Jersey and the United States, was having problems paying its bills.
Freeholders Also Rescue Farm Aid Bureau and Home Extension Service By approving issuance of a $20,000 emergency note, the Camden County Board of Freeholders yesterday afternoon assured continuance of the Camden County Vocational Training School and maintenance of the Agricultural Demonstration Bureau and Home Economic Extension Service until December 31.
Clementon and Delaware Township to Have Bitter Battles 38 To Be Elected in County, Nov. 3 6 Additional Offices Created by Law; Candidates Listed Camden Courier-Post - October 26, 1931 Three-cornered battles in Clementon and Delaware township will mark freeholder contests at the November 3 election.