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World War II Ration Book

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This ration book, dating from World War II, contains coupons issued to Beatrice C. Haug, John G. Haug and Julia E. Stutzer, all of 91 Hauxhurst Avenue of Weehawken. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.

Pro Patria Medal - World War II

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These medals were awarded by the Town of Weehawken to residents who served in World War II. This particular medal does not have a name engraved upon it. Reverse text reads: From the citizens of Weehawken, New Jersey to (left blank) in grateful…

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Ex Foreman Badge - Palisade Fire Company - 1925

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Badge of the Palisade Hose Co No. 2. According to Willie Demontreux: The early Fire Departments ran like clubs or businesses. The hierarchy consisted of President, Vice President, Foreman (Asst Foreman) Secretary, Treasurer, then firemen in rank…

Weehawken Fireman Badge

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Weehawken Fireman Badge marked with a large 2 and smaller number 64. It appears that the 2 is the unit number and the 64 is the badge number. There is no indication of the date that this badge was in use. From the collection of the Weehawken…

Campaign Literature - Democrats

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This undated campaign brochure (circa 1927) urges Weehawken residents to vote for a Democratic ticket, consisting of: John Meister for Assessor, Marguerite Callery for Collector of Taxes, Thomas L. Anderson for Road Supervisor, Thomas A. Donlan for…

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Campaign Literature - Vote Republican

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This undated piece of campaign literature (from the 1950s) urges Weehawken residents to Vote Republican and elect Charles F. Krause, Jr. Mayor and James F. Maher for First Ward Committeeman. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.

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Program - Graduation Exercises - PS 2 - 1910

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This program from the Graduation Exercises of Weehawken Public School Number 2 (located at Palisade Avenue and Angelique Street) is dated Tuesday, June 21, 1910. The Webster School was built in its place in 1940. It includes a picture of the school,…

Campaign Poster

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Poster from a Weehawken mayoral campaign for the Weehawken and You ticket. The poster promotes Mayor Stanley D. Iacono for Candidate at Large, Edward M. Keating for Candidate at Large, and James P. Reilly for 2nd Ward Candidate. Weehawken and You…

The Town Council Gets High in 1936

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Black and white photograph. In this case, it happened OVER Weehawken. On May 13, 1936, Mayor John G. Meister and the Township Council held their pre Council meeting caucus in an airplane circling 3,000 feet above Weehawken's Town Hall. During the…

Babe Ruth Comes to Weehawken

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On May 5th, 1928, famed baseball player Babe Ruth made an unscheduled stop in Weehawken when he was pulled over by police for speeding. A court date was set for May 21st, and as word spread around town that the Bambino was to appear before a…