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Metuchen Facts Worth Knowing
as published in BG's 1947 Metuchen Guide to Better Business and Pleasure
Forum Theatre, Main Street
Telephone MEtuchen 6-0582
Weekly schedule; always the pick of the best films.
Weekdays 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Two Shows. Change at 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., one show. 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., two shows.
Sundays and Holidays continuous 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., four shows.
Program changes three times each week.
Public Library, 480 Middlesex Avenue
Telephone MEtuchen 6-1526
Open Monday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evenings, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday only: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ruscoe Flying Service, open all year 'round, 8:00 a.m. till dusk.
Shinn Woodbridge Airport, Iselin
Telephone MEtuchen 6-0089-M
Eight airplanes available for flight instruction at $11 per hour.
Veterans' Training under G.I. Bill of Rights, Special Rates.
Air Taxi Special Rates. Planes rented at $8 per hour.
Local Rides $2. Complete Airport Transient Service Available.
Also Aeronca Airplane Sales Service.
Metuchen Recreation Center, 660 Middlesex Avenue
Telephone MEtuchen 6-1682
8 Bowling Alleys of distinction for discriminating bowlers.
Alleys open Daily from 6:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m.
Bill and M.H. Miller, Props.
Billiards - Varsity Billiard Parlor, 11 Penna. Avenue
Telephone MEtuchen 6-2084
6 brand new Billiard Tables in new surroundings.
Open weekdays 12 noon to 12 mn, Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 12 mn.
S. Alpert, Prop.
Parks
Edgar Playground, Brunswick Avenue
Thomas' Park, Lake Avenue
Ball Park, Durham Avenue
Memorial Park, Essex and Lake