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Pegler, James Westbrook (1894-1969)
James Westbrook Pegler was a journalist who was famous for his columns. Pegler criticized the Supreme Court, the Newspaper Guild, the wealthy, the U.S. Tax system, and well-known figures. In 1941 he won a Pulitzer Prize for exposing racketeering in Hollywood Labor Unions. In 1944 he won the Gold Medal from the Nassau Bar Association.
He married Julia Harpman on August 28, 1922. After she died in 1955 he married Maud Towart in 1955.Tags Newspapers -
For churches, a day of song, prayer, and remembrance
A newspaper article that describes the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. in multiple churches in Englewood and Passaic including Ebenezer Baptist Church. -
Corliss Lamont and Welles Two of a Kind
A newspaper article describes the wife and son of Thomas W. Lamont in a negative light. The article claims that Florence Haskell Lamont and Corliss Lamont are spoilt. Both wife and son the author claims are supporters of communism. -
Life in Death - The Burial of A Little Child And A Synagogue's Start
A newspaper article describes the start of the Congregation Ahavath Torah. The founders of the synagogue helped a child who died in Edgewater be buried in a Jewish cemetery in Paterson. Due to their assistance, the child's father donated money, allowing the Ahavath Torah leaders to purchase a Sefer Torah. -
Phelps, John Jay (1810-1869)
John Jay Phelps was a businessman and founder of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
He married Rachel Badgeley Phinney on July 4, 1835. He had three children, Ellen Ada Phelps Dodge, William Walter Phelps, and Francis Alexander Phelps.Tags Business -
Segregation on Its Deathbed, Dr. King Declares in Address
The newspaper article discusses Martin Luther King's lecture at a public forum on the progress in race relations. John W. Davis was the chairman of this meeting and King visited Davis' home. -
Rooney remarks inspire protest
A newspaper article covers protests that began in reaction to negative comments made by Assemblyman John E. Rooney's about Dwight Morrow High School. -
Galilee Methodist Church Fire
In 1958 the Galilee Methodist Church burned down. The building was built in 1916. It was estimated that the damage was equivalent to 25,000 dollars. -
Taylor, Jacob (1904?-1964)
Jacob Taylor was a resident of Englewood and owner of Jake Taylor's Store. Taylor was also director of the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America and executive secretary of the Bergen County Newsdealers and Stationers' Association. Taylor was active in sports and was the former high school football team captain. He was a member of the Congregation Ahavath Torah.
He was married to Judith Levine. He had a son Fred, and a daughter Lynn. -
Smith, Richard W. (1892?-1985)
Richard W. Smith was a businessman and a resident of River Edge. He commonly wrote to the editor of The Record and gave his opinion on the newspaper's articles in the early 1960s.
He was married to Emma Rapp.Tags Newspapers