WOODBRIDGE — August Furman Greiner is shown in Woodbridge in 1918 following his return from service in World War I. Following his time with the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, Greiner, who owned Greiner Funeral Home on Green Street, was elected mayor of Woodbridge in 1934. According to information from the Woodbridge Public Library, Greiner, among other accomplishments, initiated a...
WOODBRIDGE -- August Furman Greiner is shown in Woodbridge in 1918 following his return from service in World War I.
Following his time with the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, Greiner, who owned Greiner Funeral Home on Green Street, was elected mayor of Woodbridge in 1934.
According to information from the Woodbridge Public Library, Greiner, among other accomplishments, initiated a refinancing plan for the township during the Great Depression that saved it from bankruptcy. He served as mayor through 1951 while also volunteering his time to assist veterans of World War II resettle into civilian life.
Greiner chose not to run for another term in 1951, but continued to serve the community in other capacities before his death in 1965.
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