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Newspaper

Nutley Sun

Location

Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1917

Page

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Nutley to Organize Home Defense Mass Meeting Tonight

A town mass meeting will form a home defense force led by Town Clerk Simon Elam and a ten member committee. Benjamin Hurd plans a motorcycle unit, machine gun squad and an auto mobile squad to cooperate locally. After tonight’s gathering, drilling and new measures will begin, with funds already raised for the machine gun deployment.

ice_ Protective eagne Tojagne Gek Simon Elam Benjamin Hurd John B. Applegate Chester H. Bellows R. J. Dufourd Arthur P. Dickinso Mr. H Haseen Omas

Night at the Movies lecture on China by Dr. Frederic Poole

The Craftsman Club of Masons hosts a night at the movies April 23 at the Park. Dr. Frederic Poole of Philadelphia, with twenty years in the Orient, will present a lecture on Ancient and Modern China using moving pictures.

China Craftsman Club Ae of Masons The Park Frederic Poole Philadelphia Orient Republic Poole

School Board Retains Most Of Old Officers

County Collector Richard W. Hooth reelected president of the Board of Education Monday night. Edward Was elected vice president to Bowenstoearian L. Lewis. Morris B. Was reelected district. The personnel of the committee changed.

Richard W.hoothe Edward Bowenstoearian L. Lewis Morris B

Local youths Harold Richmond and Howard join Se Suc event

Readable fragments show Harold Richmond of Lin Avenue and Howard of Centre Street joining a local gathering with Se Suc. No further details available.

Harold Richmond Lin . Avenue Howard Centre Street Se Suc Et Eee

Social Bureau Election Tie Outcome Report

A local social bureau election ends in a tie after annual balloting. Officials plan a runoff to determine the winner and set a date for a decisive vote.

Three Saturday Nights Planned at Town Hall for Charity and Rally

Three major events are set for consecutive Saturday nights at Town Hall. Tonight features a Home Protective League swearing in new members. Next Saturday hosts a Red Cross Rally followed by a Ball the following Saturday to benefit the Red Cross.

Town Hall Home Protective _ League Red Cross the Red Cross

Nutley Plans Red Cross Chapter Aiming for 2000 Members

Nutley organizers strive to form a 2,000 member Red Cross chapter with a publicity week starting Monday. A rally at Town Hall Auditorium is set for Saturday night, April 14, followed by a ball on April 21 to fund the Red Cross treasury. The Russian Balalaika Orchestra will perform, eight members strong, funded by private subscriptions.

Nutley Red Cross Town Hall Auditorium Town Hall Cross Darice

Bolted Pipe Trial Moves in Cortlandt Street Mains

A new water main method is tested on Cortlandt Street. The under 500 foot main will be built by town workers using Universal pipe that bolts at joints instead of cementing. The system has shown success in other places.

Cortlandt Street

Dividing Two Wards Proposed City Ward Split Plan

A proposal suggests dividing the First Ward into east and west districts along Franklin avenue to Centre street and John street through Rutan place to the Belleville line, and splitting the Third Ward into north and south districts by Grant avenue. No definite action recorded.

First Ward Franklin Avenue Centre Street John Street Rutan Place Belleville Line Third Ward Grant Avenue

New Sporting Goods Store Opens on Princeton Street

A new sporting goods store named NEW SPORTING GOODS STORE is located at 213 one Yehner on Princeton Street near Centre. The brief advertises a shop at avenues offering athletic gear and equipment.

NEW Sporting Goods Store Yehner Princeton Street

Garden extension to aid food supply program formed

A joint effort by the Shade Tree Commission and the Girls Agricultural League seeks to use vacant town land to grow vegetables. Free seeds will be provided, and expert gardeners will oversee plots to demonstrate intensive farming. The project aims to produce food for local use and reduce dependence on spring cleanup days.

Nutley Shade Tree Commission Girl’s’ Agricultural League Myra Marjory Longfelder Shade Tree Earl Stetson Crawford Mr. Crawford Girls’ Agricultural League Woman’s Club Ima Vermont George Strong Edward W. Gray

Red Cross seeks town waste paper after April 15

The Red Cross plans to collect waste paper as a source of income. Arrangements will be made to gather it after April 15. Anyone who wishes to participate should notify Mrs Allan P Ames, who will arrange collection.

The Red Cross Allan.p.ames

Eddie Nugent Passes Aviator Exams for Federal Service

Eddie Nugent, 21, of Nutley, has passed government aviator exams and will receive full instruction in New York. He previously worked for the Nutley Shade Tree Commission and has fought about sixty three ring bouts in New York Philadelphia Buffalo Elmira and Connecticut, winning most of them. Nugent’s last match was a points victory over Farmer Sullivan in New York. He now works as a lineman since March 11. Nugent and one other applicant were the only two to pass out of eighty who took the tests.

Eddie Nugent Federal Aviation Service New York Nugent Nutley Nutley Shade Tree Commission Philadelphia Buffalo Elmira Connecticut

Auto Fire Apparatus Breaks Down After Weekend Fires

A fire apparatus ran hot after multiple brush fires over the weekend. The engine cooled with water, cracked, and needed repairs for several days. Sgt. George Platt led the machine back to headquarters, saying the breakdown occurred without external help and at low speed.

George Platt

Sewanee Fraternity Plans Military Training For Boys

At a Monday meeting the Sewanee Fraternity approved military drills with R J Dufourd to teach manual of arms using the town hall. Boy Scout mobilization plans were set, prioritizing first class scouts over fifteen. Edward Carroll is drill master for local troops, while the Junior Guard of the Methodist Church intensified hard drill and field work to prepare equipment.

Sewanee Fraternity R. J. Dufourd Rutan Place New York Edward Carroll Methodist Church

Nutley Athletic Club Plans Drills and Fundraiser

A semi military Nutley Club with 100 members discussed aligning with the Home Protective League at a Post Office Hall meeting. Drills will be at Park Oval. a dance is set for Friday April 20 at the Tonitorium. May 28 to 30 hosts a library reception room fair for building fund. committee includes Charles Donaldson chairman William Mutch William Montague Stanley Croasdale and Jean Witbeck.

Nutley Club Post Office Hall Home Protective League Park Oval Charles Donaldson Cairman William Mutch William Montague Stanley Croasdale Jean Witbeck

North Belleville Building & Loans Meeting Set

The North Belleville Building and Loans Association will hold its annual meeting Monday night. A new stock series the six thy will be opened and a dividend of seven on one quarter per cent declared on the year earnings.

North Belleville Building & Loans Association

Row at Negro Dance Leads to Arrests in Harrison Street Incident

After a quarrel at Zamponia's Hall on Harrison street Thursday night, three men were arrested by Patrolmen Somoracki and Jameson and Chief Clerk Jenkins. Julian Day of 12 Collins street Orange was beaten about the head and face with a rock and his clothes torn.

Zamponia’s Harrison Street Somoracki Jameson Chanceman Jenkins Julian Day Collins Street Orange Day

Kinzel Receives Lieutenant Commission

Charles Kinzel Jr of High Street who joined the Carolina Marines last winter has been promoted to a lieutenant's commission.

Charles Kinzel, Jr High Street Carolina Marines

Banquet Details From Kort 18 Men's Club Event

Limited information lists a banquet associated with the Kort 18 chapter of the Men's Club and mentions tickets and SLOC-Ade. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Arnold Couple Return From California Trip

Mr and Mrs William H Arnold of Whitford Avenue returned Saturday from California after a month long trip. The brief note records their safe arrival and the pleasant journey they enjoyed together.

William H. Arnold Whitford Avenue California

Park Theatre to reopen with expanded schedule

Arthur P. Dickinson resumes management at the Park Theatre and shifts to a four night week Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday with top pictures. If the venture fails to break even Nutley may lose its local cinema. Upcoming week features include Pickford Norma Talmadge Marguerite Clark and others.

Arthur P. Dickinson Park Theatre Nutley Marguerite Clark Norma Talmadge Theodore Roberts Vernon Castle Victor Moore

Personal notes from town residents and visitors

Mrs. Thomas Mook of New York returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Arthur Hebert. Numerous locals and guests travel or host gatherings in town while others, like Valentine Weisbrod and Miss May G. Coeyman, host or attend clubs and entertainments. A newborn son, travels, illnesses, and residents returning from trips are noted among residents and friends.

Thomas Mook New York Arthur Hebert

Valley Falle Authors Misses Sereh and Margaret O Mell

Two women from Valley Falle named Sereh and Margaret O Mell are referenced in a clipped obituary notice. The fragment suggests a social or family context but provides limited details on dates events or relationships.

Sereh Margaret O'Mell Valley Falle Will

Concrete Bid Award Triggers Municipal Action in Nutley

Spatz Brothers won the twelve month concrete contract after engineers tabulated bids with 31 053 separating highest and lowest. The estimated yearly cost runs to 12 387. Other bidders included Samuel Chardi Jannarone Brothers and Scheuler Construction Co of Newark. The meeting covered sidewalk work Maple place Albany avenue and enforcement actions from the police and water departments.

Spatz Brothers Samuel Chardi Jannarone Brothers Scheuler Construction Co Newark Wildey Maple Place Vreeland Avenue Cook

Safety First as Referee Stops Match for Breath

A boxing scene described in Charleston News and Courier notes how the man on top signals readiness for the referee to end the bout if his wind runs short, illustrating cautious in-ring strategy.

Charleston News and Counriler

Social notes from Brookfield and neighboring towns

Faster with Mr and Mrs Thomas J O Neil of Brookfield avenue. Miss Emma Coe of Prospect street spending a week in Montclair. Mrs Arthur Hebert Highfield lane entertains her mother Mrs Thomas Mook of New York. Mrs George Simpson Newark visiting Mr and Mrs Benjamin Lee of Erie place. Miss Julia Joynes Richmond visiting Mrs Arthur Hoeber Enclosure. Thomas McVeigh Philadelphia spent weekend at home in Bloomfield avenue. Joseph Bangiola Drexel Institute Philadelphia spending the winter holidays with parents on Hope street.

George Gladwin New York Bellaire, Fla Emma Coe Prospect Street Montclair Arthur Hebert Highfield Lane Thomas Mook George Simpson Newark Benjamin Lee Erie Place Julia Joynes Richmond Arthur Hoeber Thomas McVeigh Philadelphia Bloomfield Avenue Joseph Bangiola Drexel Institute Hope Street

Sen Want Ads Promote Performance Over Claims

The notice urges buyers to evaluate Want Ads by actual results rather than promises. It argues the value lies in proven performance and discourages reading further if one has already used similar ads.

Roel Cen Ole Reac Sen

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