06 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
1
The Nutley loan plan sets a $182000 quota from a three billion issue. The bonds bear four and one quarter percent interest, not convertible, with tax exempt features like the second issue. They are dated May 9 and issued in $50 denominations.
Nutley expects an honor flag within days as the campaign aims to meet minimum subscriptions. Bernardsville Cranford and Pompton Lakes filled their quotas and received first orders tied to bottle-tied chame. Posters go up under Police Department direction as Nutley scales its loan with a five percent plan and a Nutley five percent plan. The campaign's first meeting is scheduled at Town Hall with Thomas J. O Neill as chair.
A record number of Nutley residents are within five days of water shutoff this month as authorities issue notices demanding payment.
Nutley Red Cross Home Service outlines help under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act to ease hardships from military service. Information available from Home Service and eighth unit plans, with meetings at Zamponie’s Hall Harrison Street and sewing machine loans sought for the new unit.
Nutley Fire Chief Walter Fo Ormabec warned residents to obtain permission and notify the Fire Department before burning brush or rocks. Those starting fires without notice face liability for damages. He urged the public to avoid diverting fire crews from essential duties to incidents caused by carelessness.
Nutley adopted daylight saving with few disruptions as clocks moved forward one hour. Churches reported light incidents from congregants late to services. schools faced minor timing worries, later resolved as district clocks were advanced and officials told pupils to adjust.
War Service Emblems will be presented April 8 to Scouts who sold bonds to ten or more families in the second Liberty Loan. Recipients include Walter Ormabee, Alan Shaw, George Chatfield, Thomas Brown of Troop 3, Edward Sachs of Troop 4, Malcolm Hoyt and Harold Carlough of Troop 6. Ormabee Brown and Shaw also received War Service Emblems for the First Liberty Loan. Merit Badges earned in 1918 feature Pioneering and Bird Study for Condit and Fuller, plus Cooking, Chemistry, Signalling, and Father-related marks among Condit’s Troop 3 and Troop 8 participants.
Trustees hear that Cross fund needs rise to 800 more dollars, monthly Red Cross costs rise to 1,000, YWCA donation approved in 100 installments. A new Lincoln poster urged Nutley to help the war effort as Nutley organizes labor for farmers and votes to keep existing defense structure. Nutley sent 26 boys to Camp Dix, with Raymond Blum named captain and John Lucas as lieutenant, voyage aided by local officials and the Newark Court House departure ceremony.
On Monday night St Marys Church re organized its Holy Name Society. Henry A Connolly was named President with J H Callahan as Vice President John F Walsh Secretary and Francia X McCabe as representative to the Diocesan Meeting Father E B Quirk served as Spiritual Adviser A short talk by Father Quirk preceded the proceedings about sixty members attended and all will take Communion next Sunday not at the 7 o clock mass.
The Nutley Park couple Pearson and Mustoe wed at the bride's home with Rev. Douglas Matthews officiating. Guests included maid May Forrester and best man P. Robert Laffin. They plan to live at 14 Brookfield Avenue after a trip to Atlantic City.
Nuttley student Edward F. Assmus tied to Brown University earns departmental honors from the Mathematics Department for the first semester. The recognition notes his exceptional ability and skill in switching between and handling the main topics and final exams in his courses.
J Paul Mayer of Albany and F E A bet er neat ons Park Long Island spent the weekend with their niece Miss H E oreuee at the family reunion. Mayer reported plans to return home soon after a brief stay.
Contention by bidder Staknevrah Bloomfield on alleged transcription error that cost him a concrete work contract. Board notes unsightly Franklin Avenue and Centre Street condition, Mayor says repairs planned but Public Service hesitant. Passaic Valley Sewage Commission says big flume to be completed in 1.5 to 2 years. Week’s collections total 2758.82. Skip at top plan approved. sewer request near Whitford and Stewart referred for report.
The Nutley Belleville district appeal board ruled on multiple cases. Individuals from Belleville including Edward Merath Robert Collston Frederick Rome Francis Van Duyne Michael McCree George Kane Anthony DeNiota and Harry Gimble faced classifications such as II C IV A I D II D III B and III B with several sustained or placed outcomes.
The Second War Fund Drive by the Red Cross will run May 20 through May 27 with a target of one hundred million dollars. Local chairmen are to report all campaigns and benefits, while a permanent membership committee will meet after June 1 at the Elks Clubrooms with members including Elizabeth O Neill, Miss Dunsate Taylor, Mrs Hammatt Norton, Mrs Mins Josie Riper, and others.
Nutley Red Cross reports a shipment of 6 000 yards of gauze out of a 10 000 yard order. Workers produce about 15 000 gauze dressings monthly while muslin dressings are steadier but slower to obtain. The chapter fulfilled Belgian relief in 736 garment shipments. Local volunteers and LaMonte mills provide space and help.
William Ahrens of Ahrens and Rowe at Central Garage reports for duty at Charlestown Navy Yard to join Naval Aviation Service after enlisting three months ago. His partner faces draft and efforts to sell the business are under way as the firm had recently taken control of a Nutley Realty Company garage built less than a year ago.
David Mathers fourteen is missing from Ween Street Whe Bee since last Saturday. Parents Mr and Mrs John oon await word at headquarters as search continues for the local boy with no new information by yesterday afternoon.
Yountakah Country Club purchases about 128 acres to form a new eighteen hole course and clubhouse remodeling the old Larkin residence. Incorporators include George H. Y. and Henry W. Goodrich of Passaic with Stephen H. Dorr and others. The plan reroutes holes and adds new ones, aiming for 6500 yards with adjustable tees for flexible distances.
Rose M Reith of 17 Highland avenue died last Friday. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at her home and St Marys Church with High Mass of Requiem. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery. She is survived by her husband.
Mise F Ming, Latin teacher, ill with grippe. Mrs E H Wood of Passaic subs. Students gave two minute speeches on The Advantages of Thrift Stamps. First Thomas Brown 21, second Ethel Persch 19, third Nathalie Slaughter 20, fourth Edgar Bellows. Class of 19 to host dance next Saturday. party went to New York Macbeth. Misa
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