Introduction
1135–1137 South 4th Street was operating as a saloon as early as 1918. Charles S. Ricco was the proprietor in the years 1918 through 1921. Frank Auletto, who had previously operated the bar at 252 Kaighn Avenue, first appears as operating 1135–1137 South 4th Street in 1928. He was involved in the bar through at least 1939. The 1940 Camden City Directory shows Elizabeth Auletto as the bar owner.
Frank Auletto had moved to Audubon NJ by 1959. He resided there until his passing in 1974, shortly after his 79th birthday.
Benjamin Richmond appears in the 1947 Camden City Directory and was also listed as running the bar in the 1956 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory. The 1959 Telephone Directory shows that the bar was then called Johnny’s Cafe, and it remained so through at least 1967. The bar was renamed once again, and by 1970 was known as Playgirls.
Taproom License Transfer Allowed
Camden Courier-Post —
Nearby Proprietor Protests Designation of ‘Original Rudolph’ on Sign
Transfer of a taproom license at 1705 Broadway from Theodore F. Bergerson to Sullivan Goncharoff was granted last night by the Camden Excise Board.
Howard Kulp, attorney, protested the transfer pending the removal of a sign designating “The Original Rudolph.” Kulp appeared for Harry Rudolph, proprietor of a nearby taproom.
Edward V. Martino, counsel for the board, ruled the excise board had no jurisdiction in the case. He advised Kulp it was a matter for Chancery Court.
Frances Auletto, proprietor of a taproom at 1135 South Fourth street, was reprimanded for the alleged sale of diluted liquor and warned he would be held responsible for the proper branding of all liquor sold in his establishment. Auletto was given a hearing recently on complaint of ABC agents. At that time he testified a bartender must have been responsible for the dilution.
Barney B. Brown, attorney representing 40 petitioners, protested the transfer of a license held by Ray Munyan, 3125 River avenue, to 3425 River avenue. The petitions were received and filed. Brown was informed the request for the transfer had not been placed with the board.
1135–1137 South 4th Street — July 4, 1974
Named: 1135, 1137 South 4th Street, and July 4, 1974..