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through the Reference of the statements nor does it necessarily
endorse the opinions expressed.  George Ahrens   (Interview
taped 9/17/1975)  My family came to Teaneck in 1905 when I was
almost 5 years old. The William Beaumonts still lived in the
house at 116 Robinson St. where I still live. There was Harold,
Edna and Phil Beaumont. I don't think Bill was born yet. They
moved over to Bogert Street, but Bogert Street wasn't opened
until 1909.  There were no houses across the street from us. On
our side were the Kaltenbachs--he was a plumber and in 1920
became the first paid fireman. There were the Mantins. William
Beaumont lived on Stevenson Lane. Mr. Beaumont Sr. was a veteran
of the Spanish American War. During World War I he used to
conduct drills for those of us too young to go to war.  I went
to School 2--the old one before it was moved to Teaneck Road and
Church Street. I started in the old building. Teachers I
remember were Miss Bessie Resue f