100 years ago

A second meeting having for its object the formation of a Young Men's Christian Association was held Tuesday evening. The committee appointed at the previous meeting reported a constitution which was accepted temporarily and temporary officers were elected pending a future meeting when it is hoped a larger number will be present. The temporary officers were Alex L. Moreau, president, and Almanza Crawford, secretary. A large number of names of young men who it was thought would be glad to join the new organization was suggested and those names were apportioned among those present who agreed to at once make an active canvas for charter members. The annual dues were fixed at two dollars and those joining are to be known as associate or active members, the latter being members of churches, the former any young man of good moral character, all members to be over 18 years of age. The work of the YMCA among the boys of the town has been gratifying in its good results, and it is hoped that the same good results may be obtained from the organization among the young men. If there are any young men who the meeting on Tuesday evening failed to get on the list, their names will be cheerfully enrolled by the new organization.

A young man, of nowhere in particular, was a surprised man Monday when he visited the county jail to see a relative and was himself placed in a cell. He was charged with stealing a bicycle in Mana-squan on Friday, and County Detective J.S. Rue of Red Bank was on the lookout for him. On Monday Mr. Rue had occasion to visit the county jail and while there the subject called and asked permission to see his relative. Mr. Rue welcomed him warmly and asked the jail warden to grant him the courtesy of going inside. Once inside, the subject was informed that he, himself, was a prisoner, and the complaint of stealing the wheel was brought forth. The subject, it is asserted, rode his wheel to Freehold that morning and left it near the Freehold Banking Company building on Main Street, where the officers recovered it. The subject, it is alleged, was recently released from state prison where he had served several years for burglary.

75 years ago

The Monmouth County Historical Association's new home opposite the Monmouth Battle Monument on Court Street in Freehold, a distinct asset in the county and state, and more largely so to the borough of Freehold, was dedicated Tuesday afternoon with an attendance of nearly 300 people. The visitors, members of the association and contributors to the building fund came from all parts of the county and state, filling the large assembly hall at the right of the great hallway, and overflowed into the hall and several were seated on the lawn in front of the building where, through the windows of the building on the hot October day, they could listen to the address of Dr. John Grier Hibben, president of Princeton University, and other features of the ceremony. Former Mayor William S. Holmes, who was so largely instrumental in securing the erection of the museum in Freehold, as vice president of the building committee, in the absence of Mayor Henry L. Jones, formally presented the building to the association, first reading a letter of regret from Mayor Jones, who was out of town on a business trip, Mr. Holmes declared that "through the treasures deposited here, we will secure a better appreciation of Mon-mouth County. Gilbert Taylor VanMater, president of the association, presided at the meeting. Announcement was made by President VanMater of the formal opening to the public of the museum on Oct. 20, 1931, when the association's collection of early American furniture, rare manuscripts and maps and other relics, as well as a very valuable loan collection, will be put on display. Mr. VanMater also announced that the annual meeting of the association will be held on Oct. 29, when trustees will be elected and proposed amendments to the by-laws and constitution will be acted upon.

50 years ago

The Oglensky-Jackson Post 359 of Freehold, Jewish War Veterans, will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the JWV of the United States, and its own 10th anniversary with a band concert and musicale on Oct. 16. Featured will be an hour-long concert by the Fort Monmouth U.S. Army Band, followed by a number of individual artists. The program will be staged in the Freehold Regional High School auditorium. Admission is free. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation by Post Commander Jack Steinberg of a citation to Freehold Area YMCA General Secre-tary Daniel Chestnut as Freehold's Most Outstanding Citizen. Among those scheduled to perform during the second half of the event are Ralph Calazzo and his band, Russell Burdge accompanying Sam Bolwin, singing, Winona Sparks, pianist, Linda Yetman with the accordion.

25 years ago

Winning the Eastern Athletic Con-ference cross country championship is just the tip of the iceberg for Rutgers University distance runner Jim Casey. The senior co-captain has his sights set on the National Collegiate Athletic Association finals being run in Wichita, Kansas, this November. Casey, a standout runner at Manalapan High School, has become the dominant runner on the Scarlet Knights' cross country team and he has been getting stronger each race. At Schenley Park in Pittsburgh where Casey won the eastern title, he was 30 seconds ahead of his nearest rival, teammate Peter Glavin. Rutgers cross country coach Les Wallack has more praise for his co-captain and top runner. "Jimmy's a real wonderful kid to have on your team. He's having a fine cross country season and he's getting better each week," Wallack pointed out. The coach said he was also pleased with the enthusiasm Casey has displayed as co-captain. He has become a perfect team leader. To Wallack, reaching the NCAAs is within Casey's grasp.

- Compiled by Dick Metzgar