Introduction
John A. Stutzke
JOHN A. STUTZKE was born in Camden NJ in 1902 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stutzke. His father had immigrated from Germany, coming to America in 1888 and becoming a citizen in 1901. At the time of the 1920 Census, the family lived at 571 Spruce Street in Camden, the elder Stutzke supporting the family by working in one of Camden’s shipyards. John Stutzke, then 17, was working at a shipyard as an apprentice.
He later went to work at the RCA-Victor plant in Camden, rising to the position of foreman. Active throughout his life in Masonic affairs, he was past master of Trimble Lodge, No. 117 Free and Accepted Masons, and had played an active role in many other local fraternal organizations. John Stutzke died at his home, 1415 Kaighn Avenue in Camden’s Parkside section, after an illness of a year. He was survived by his wife Anna, his mother, his daughter, four brothers and two sisters. John Stutzke was buried at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden.
Odd-Job Campaign to Cover Camden
Camden Courier-Post —
Division of City Into Districts Announced as Part of Relief Program
An “odd-job campaign” to furnish relief to unemployed, will be launched in every direction of the city by the State Relief Administration with the support of civic, religious, fraternal and political organizations.
Plans for the campaign were announced yesterday by William J. Strandwitz, deputy director of the Camden district. The campaign will be under personal direction of Arthur M. Taylor.
The city has been divided into districts so that the solicitation of odd jobs will be intensified.
District No. 1, the Fourteenth ward, has been conducting a successful odd-job drive with 15 organizations participating. The drive was sponsored by Fairview Post No. 71, American Legion. More than 400 men were registered as unemployed in the ward, and jobs were obtained for more than 100. Nearly $3000 worth of work was given the men, such as mowing lawns, cleaning cellars, papering and painting homes, carpenter and mason work, automobile repairing.
Last night the second district, the Thirteenth and Seventh wards, was organized with John Stutzke, of 1433 Haddon avenue, as chairman, and Mrs. Joseph Haleski, 1409 Mt. Ephraim avenue, as vice chairman. More than 25 churches, clubs, societies and lodges of the district are co-operating.
The members of these organizations will canvass the two wards on Wednesday night to register all unemployed men and women and to list all odd jobs. The jobs will be distributed from Fire House No. 8, 1116 Kaighn avenue.
Taylor informs all home-owners that only skilled mechanics will be sent on jobs which require the services of such men. Every home that co-operates by offering work will receive a “service star,” indicating the home has enlisted in the war against depression.
District No. 3, the Eleventh and Twelfth wards, will be organized Tuesday night, and other wards will launch drives as their organizations are co-ordinated.
John A. Stutzke Dies; Masonic Past Master
Camden Courier-Post —
John A. Stutzke, 47, immediate past master of Trimble lodge 117, F.A.M., died today in his home, 1415 Kaighn avenue, after an illness of a year. Born in Camden, he was a lifelong resident and was a general foreman at the RCA Victor plant.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna K. J. Stutzke; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma V. Palaia, at home; his mother, Mrs. Albert Stutzke, Woodlynne; four brothers, Albert, Audubon; Eddie, Maple Shade, and Eugene and Elmer, both of Woodlynne; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Wilhelm, Audubon, and Mrs. Margaret Allender, Woodlynne, and one grandson.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Holl funeral home, 811 Cooper street, where friends may call Monday night, and lodge services will be held. Burial will be in Harleigh cemetery.
Masonic Rites Set for J. A. Stutzke
Camden Courier-Post —
Masonic services for John A. Stutzke, 47, will be held tonight in the Holl funeral home, 811 Cooper street, where friends may also call tonight. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Harleigh cemetery.
Mr. Stutzke, who was immediate past master of Trimble lodge 117, FAM, and active in numerous Masonic organizations, died Friday in his home, 1415 Kaighn avenue. Born in Camden, he was a lifelong resident and was a general foreman at the RCA Victor plant.
In addition to Trimble lodge, he was a member of Siloam chapter 19, RAM; Van Hook council, R and S Masters; Cyrene Commandery 7, KT; Excelsior Consistory, AASR; Crescent Temple Shrine, AASR; Camden Shrine club.
He was past grand Tall Cedar, Camden Forest 5, TCL; member of the Green Tree club of Camden Forest, TCL; past vice president of Acacia Square club of the RCA Victor; past president, Masters and Wardens of the 18th and 29th districts; president, Past Masters of 1949 Association; past secretary, Navy Yard Square club, and past monarch, Korum Grotto.
Burial Rites Held for John Stutzke
Camden Courier-Post —
Services for John A. Stutzke, 47, were held today in the Holl funeral home, 811 Cooper street. The Rev. Hal Foster, rector of the Reformed Episcopal Church of East Falls, Pa., a cousin of Mrs. Anna H. J. Stutzke, widow of Mr. Stutzke, officiated. Burial was in Harleigh cemetery. Mr. Stutzke died Friday in his home, 1415 Kaighn avenue.
Mr. Stutzke, who was immediate past master of Trimble lodge 117, FAM, was active in numerous Masonic organizations. Born in Camden, he was a lifelong resident and was a general foreman at the RCA Victor plant.
More than 700 persons paid their respects to Mr. Stutzke Monday night at the funeral home. There were banks of flowers. Masonic services were held.
Among those who attended Monday night was Arthur Johnson, past grand master of the Masons in the State, along with groups from all of the lodges of which Mr. Stutzke was a member, and 60 employees of the RCA Victor.
In addition to Trimble lodge, he was a member of Siloam chapter 19, RAM; Van Hook council R and S Masters; Cyrene Commandery 7, KT; Excelsior Consistory, AASR; Crescent Temple Shrine, AASR; and the Camden Shrine club.
He was past grand Tall Cedar, Camden Forest 5, TCL; member of the Green Tree club of Camden Forest, TCL; past vice president of Acacia Square club of the RCA Victor; past president, Masters and Wardens of the 18th and 29th districts; president, Past Masters of 1949 Association; past secretary, Navy Yard Square club, and past monarch Korum Grotto.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Thelma V. Palaia, at home; his mother, Mrs. Albert Stutzke, Woodlynne; four brothers, Albert, Audubon; Eddie, Maple Shade, and Eugene and Elmer, both of Woodlynne; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Wilhelm, Audubon, and Mrs. Margaret Allender, Woodlynne, and one grandson.