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Private Walter J. Koscianski of 966 Bulson Street, Camden, served with the 63rd Signal Battalion. Born in Philadelphia in 1905, the oldest son of Polish immigrant parents, he drove a truck for the City of Camden's Highway and Parks Departments for five years before his induction in June 1942, and died on February 6, 1943 while driving a truck in Algiers. He is buried at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia.
Private Edward Kasper, born Edward Kasperowicz to Vincent and Estella Kasperowicz of Camden's Polish St. Joseph Parish, served as a radio operator with Company I, 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division. He was killed in action in France on October 27, 1944, at the age of 24, and is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Gloucester Township, NJ.
Technical Sergeant Benjamin William Dyl of Woodlynne, New Jersey, who grew up at 1524 Mount Ephraim Avenue in Camden's Polish community, served with the 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. Wounded and captured while leading a patrol in January 1945, he died in a German prisoner of war camp on February 5, 1945, after only ten months in the service.
Private First Class Louis Bontkowski of 1191 Liberty Street, Camden, NJ served with Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, joined the division in April 1944 in time for the D-Day landings, and died of wounds on September 13, 1944. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, Gloucester Township, NJ.
Technician 5th Class Stephen V. Koscianski of 966 Bulson Street, Camden, served with the 31st Signal Construction Company. Born in Philadelphia in 1907 to Polish immigrant parents, he ran an auto salvage and used car business beside the family home before his induction in October 1942, and was lost on November 27, 1943 when the troopship HMT Rohna was sunk in the Mediterranean.
Robert Gess (1887-1950) was born in Pennsylvania and worked for many years at the Howland Croft Sons & Co. textile mill at Broadway and Jefferson Street in Camden, becoming a foreman there about 1918. He suffered a fatal heart attack at the plant on June 28, 1950.
A bronze plaque in the vestibule of St. Joseph Church at 10th and Liberty Streets in Camden, presented by the Catholic War Veterans, St. Joseph's Post 418, and dedicated April 3, 1949, honoring the parish's heroic war dead of World War II.
The Camden County Polish American Republican Club was a Polish-American political organization active in Camden in the 1920s and beyond, meeting at Tenth and Liberty Streets, with Vincent Raczykowski serving as president.
The St. Joseph's Polish Athletic Association was a Camden athletic and social club affiliated with St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at South 10th and Liberty Streets, sponsoring sports teams and social events in Camden's Polish community.
City directory records and newspaper accounts for 10th Street, one of Camden’s longest thoroughfares, running from State Street in North Camden through Cramer Hill and Whitman Park to Morgan Village, 1870s–1970s.
Cohn Alley is named after Edward N. Cohn, a prominent figure in Camden's real estate and construction circles during the 1880s and 1890s. The alley runs east from Haddon Avenue, between Kaighn and Liberty Streets, and never had any formal addresses.
Camac Street, often confused with Gant Street, was a short Camden, New Jersey street running between the Delaware River and South 2nd Street below Kaighn Avenue.
Charles Miller Gladney was born in New Jersey on September 2, 1877, to George and Mary Gladney. In 1878, the family lived at 728 Mount Vernon Street , but by 1880, George, Mary, and their older son David had moved to 432 Liberty Street in Camden.
Erie Street in North Camden runs from Beach Avenue to 9th Street, crossing Delaware Avenue, Point, Front, Segal, and the numbered streets 2nd through 9th.
Beckett Street, named for Henry and Mary Beckett who owned land in South Camden around 1853, originally ran from Front Street to West Street. After 1947 the eastern portion was demolished for an industrial building; today it runs only from South 3rd Street to West Street.
Clare Street is a one-block thoroughfare in South Camden, running from Pine Street to Division Street. Originally called Pine Avenue, it was renamed Clare Street between 1878 and 1890, then later renamed Jesthroe Hunt Sr. Lane in honor of a Camden firefighter who passed away in 2005.
A short alley between Liberty and Mechanic Streets in South Camden, named for shoemaker William A. Butcher who built a shoe factory on it in the 1890s.
313 Liberty Street, Camden, NJ The following is derived from George Reeser Prowell's History of Camden County, New Jersey published in 1886. Memorial Methodist Protestant Church is situated on Liberty Street , above Third .
Arthur Colsey, born in Kidderminster, England, in December 1872, embarked on a remarkable journey of public service and professional achievements.
Edward N. Cohn was born in 1832. On the 1870 U.S. Census, he reported his birthplace as Bohemia, while in the 1880 Census he listed it as Germany. It is likely he was born in a region that is now part of the Czech Republic.
GEORGE S. TEMPEST was born in Pennsylvania in March of 1869. He lived in Philadelphia virtually his entire life. As a boy, he went to Girard College, a boarding school for poor orphaned and fatherless boys.
Looking at the newspaper articles about Dr. Hyghcock, we have the advantage of looking at this from the perspective of today, instead of "as it was happening.
One of Camden's oldest and most storied streets, named after the Cooper family. Covers the full length from the waterfront to the 2000 block, including the Victor Talking Machine Company, Esterbrook Pen Company, Johnson Park, the Hotel Plaza, the Walt Whitman Hotel, the Elks Lodge, and East Camden's other Cooper Street.
Richard Brodowicz's personal memoir of growing up in South Camden in the 1960s and 1970s, covering Polish family life, St. Joseph's Church and School, neighborhood games, and childhood memories on Tioga and Mechanic Streets.
By Dr. Samuel Zuckerman As published in the Jewish Community Voice , January 5, 2005. I am sitting in my den and close my eyes, I see the city as it was in my youth and recall the many people that crossed my path.
Hospital cases from Camden on November 8, 1958, including Joseph Kelly of 67 South 28th Street (cut scalp) and Raymond Ross of 1223 North 28th Street (cut arm) treated at Cooper Hospital.
Camden marriage license announcements from August 14, 1956, including William Coleman of Lawrence Street and Evelyn A. Bond of 1031 North 18th Street.
Public Safety Commissioner E. George Aaron promoted three hosemen to fire captain and announced six new firemen — including Henry J. Keating of 3316 Lemuel Avenue, transferred from the Police Department — and two new policemen. Camden Courier-Post, November 30, 1953.
Marriage licenses published in the Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949, including Russell E. Mattson of 333 North 38th Street and Ruth M. MacDonald of 46 North 33rd Street.
A requiem high Mass for Pfc. Louis Bontkowski of 1191 Liberty Street was set for St. Joseph's R.C. Church, with burial in the veterans plot of St. Joseph's cemetery at Chews Landing and military honors by Laskowski-Wojtkowiak Post 74, American Legion.
Camden Courier-Post - May 15, 1942 His Liberty Street House Atop Tunnels Set Camden Agog in 1925 Dr. Eryquew C. H. Hyghcock , South Camden mystery man and self-styled voodoo exponent, died Wednesday in the county hospital at Lakeland.
A February 1938 Camden Courier-Post notice of a balloon and confetti dance held by the St. Joseph's Polish Athletic Association in the newly renovated parish hall at Tenth and Liberty Streets.
A February 1938 Camden Courier-Post account of the first annual Sports Dinner of the St. Joseph's Polish Athletic Association, with Villanova's “Clipper” Smith and several All-American footballers as guests.
A February 1938 Camden Courier-Post notice of the annual Sports Dinner of the St. Joseph's Polish Athletic Association in Whitman Park, featuring Villanova coach Maurice “Clipper” Smith.
A February 1936 Camden Courier-Post notice that the St. Joseph's Polish Athletic Association would hold its annual pre-Lenten dance at St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Tenth and Liberty Streets, featuring an exhibition dance by walkathon favorites Mary Jane and Art Mason and music by Walt Leopold's Orchestra.
Group Gaining Weight in Vermont Mountains as They Clear Timber to Make Way for Jam, And Sleep Under Heavy Blankets Forty-three Camden city and county men with Company 2204, Citizens' Conservation Corps, are now located at Knapp Andrew Camp, Montpelier, Vt., word received here yesterday disclosed.
Camden fireman John C. Voll of 1230 North Nineteenth Street was involved in two successive accidents that injured four people near River Road in June 1933.
Camden Courier-Post - February 7, 1933 A tour of Camden's leading industrial plants following a reception at Central Airport has been arranged for Stanley F. Hausner, the "Flying Pole" of Newark, when he is the guest of this city Thursday.
Camden Courier-Post - March 25, 1930 Three Proprietors Assessed $100 Each!
Two Camden men missed by relatives and friends were found dead of heart disease. Patrolman Raymond Stark broke down the door at 907 Federal Street to find barber Thomas Green; John Curran was found in the yard of 286 Liberty Street.
Camden Courier-Post - January 16, 1928 Vincent Raczykowski was elected for the third consecutive time as president of the Camden County Polish-American Republican Club at the annual meeting held in the clubhouse at Tenth and Liberty streets.
Camden Courier-Post - January 9, 1928 Old Doc Hyghcock comes back into the news, wearing hip boots and a high hat. The hip boots and the high hat and the crazy old car he drove are funny.
Camden Courier-Post - January 7, 1928 "Doctor" Reyouque E.H.H. Hyghcock , whose underground "House of Terror" at 415 Liberty Street brought him much publicity and a prison cell two years ago, was arrested today in Collingswood.
Camden, N.J., April 18.— The charge of suspicion of murder under which H.H. Hyghcock , alleged "Voodoo doctor" was held by the police for more than a week was dropped today and he was held in $2500 bail on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and illegally practicing medicine.
Police Learn Hyghcock Ran Another Underground Hotel Years Ago Driven Out of Town Came to Philadelphia Excavation of Cellar Here for Bodies Starts as Owner Gives Consent Mayor King to Direct Armed with picks, axes, and shovels a detail of police and firemen started this afternoon to tear up the underground voodoo den of E.H.H. Hyghcock , 413-15 Liberty Street .
Doc Hyghcock Brought Maids from Florida Got Them Jobs as Domestics at Eight Dollars Each—Used Half Dozen Cars P.O.
Helena Independent, Helena, Montana - April 11, 1925 Kept Data on People Slated "To Go" Camden, N. J., April 10.