01 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
1
The Red Cross prepares equipment and supplies as Nut program readiness advances. Sub committees led by Dorr Howe and Mrs Cowen coordinate publicity executive and headquarters tasks. Headquarters will be set at Yantacaw rooms and a rally is scheduled for Monday December 17.
The town reports more than $600 raised at the seventh annual dance with officials including Sergeant John Jameson and Sergeant George assisting on the floor. The event drew residents and supported local causes.
Abandoned car at Sylvan place and Daily was towed to Roseville Storage after police found it. Henry E. Shaw of 18 Crestwood Avenue was picked up by Sergeant George Pratt. A theft report from Chestnut street noted three hits, side lamps, and a magnifier were taken from a stored vehicle. no traces were found.
Miss Nellie Warren daughter of Mrs Charles Warren and Peter Bell Jr were married Thursday. Hoyt officiated with Loretta Bell as maid of honor and a captioned procession at 861 Crash street Courch Parish House. The event drew a small local gathering and a brief receipt period followed.
A letter from Dick Booth Jr of the 1st U S Engineers in France reports soldiers still alive and digging practice trenches from Belgium toward Spain. He notes harsh weather, frequent rain, some snow, and limited sunny days, mentions hospital stay and shared letters, and asks after hometown friends and other Newark and Montclair connections.
The Grove Street Church in East Orange has unanimously voted to extend a call to Rev. Gustavus A. Hulbert, pastor of St. Mary's Avenue Congregational Church in Ohaha Nebraska, formerly of St. Paul's Church in this town. He is thirty eight years old and preached here as a substitute last summer.
Grace Church Choir presents a special musical service on Sunday December 24 at 8 p.m. The program features Song of Thanksgiving with Joannis eer tenor of St. Cecelia's Englewood Alfred Francis Wade baritone Strand Theatre New York Henrietta Foster Wescott choir director and Henry A. Cox organist.
The annual Christmas display of children’s books is held at the Public Library. Sample copies in various editions are available for inspection by parents, teachers, and buyers. Lists with publishers and prices are provided, and the librarian offers guidance on suitable selections.
This week the Soldiers Comfort Kit Unit received wristlets from Agnes Ravenscroft, Lillian Cornell, and Lois Dale including one pair from Ravenscroft, one from Cornell, and three from Dale. Next Wednesday the unit will send another treat to the boys at Wrightstown. Mrs. Stephen Ginsburg is coordinating donations.
The Yountakah Country Club held an election at the old Clubhouse after a recent fire destroyed their home. All former officers were reelected: Henry W. Goodrich as president, William J. Berg as vice president, Byron Benson as secretary, and Richard Van Tassel as treasurer.
Nutley Lodge of Elks will hold its annual lodge of sorrow tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. Guests of members are admitted.
Mrs Arnold's Book Sale at Guthrie's store runs daily from morning to 5 pm except Sundays. Beneficiary is the Patriotic Fund. Books for adults and children marketed at bargain prices.
The Patrotic Fund committee approved giving Nutley’s share of 3500 dollars to the Y M C A and 900 dollars to the Knights of Columbus for wartime welfare work. The funds come from a standardized donation basis tied to national goals. A coal row involved Trustee Sattler and coal dealer Hawkins, prompting temperature and fuel concerns at Park Yantacaw Wash ington and New Spring Garden schools.
About a dozen Vincent Church families hosted twelve Battery E soldiers from Camp Dumont on Thanksgiving Day. After greetings and toasts to the troops, attendees enjoyed athletic stunts, boxing, tug of war, bar work, and songs as the piano was requisitioned. Speakers included officers and several contributors on themes of home and service.
A series of names and addresses are shown with building types and costs. Entries include Mattia Bernardi Columbia avenue dwelling 1000 dollars and Nutley Realty Co. properties on High Street with costs of 5500 3500 and cost details for dwellings sheds barns and alterations.
Miss Minna Sel daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Sel 54 Brookfield avenue and Dr Samuel Slaff of Pasanic were married last Sunday by Rabbi Jaffe. Attendants included Miss Beatrice Slaff and Dr.
Officials of the Mardi Gras Association presented the cup won by the local Nielsen to the firemen Tuesday night at headquarters and a supper followed at the Central Hotel.
A confusing damaged note describes a soccer match on Park Oval with unclear team names. It mentions a goal count around zero to one and a 25 minute minimum left, suggesting a brief or incomplete report of an afternoon game.
Park School Auditorium was about three quarters full for a union Thanksgiving Service Wednesday night led by the Nutley Battalion of Infantry and local churches. Capt. Arthur Rudd spoke on Red Crown work in Russia with harrowing tales of German atrocities. Local ministers participated and battalion officers sat on the platform as special music highlighted the program.
The Wassaic Board of Commissioners issued an order to close all city theatres, mainly moving picture houses, on Sundays. The measure takes effect tomorrow and affects local entertainment venues.
Judge Davis scheduled sentencing for next Monday in Newark after denying a motion to set aside the guilty verdicts against Kent Motors Corporation officers in Belleville. Writs of error are expected to appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Convicted defendants include President Frank H. Clarke Treasurer Henry J. Clarke Fred J. Nagel and J A Simpson stock salesman.
Aaron Post aged sixty six died in Tearesey St Marys Hospital Passak. He leaves no family as his wife died suddenly.
The Board of Commissioners delay action on canceling poll tax for men who joined the colors after a request from Ex-Mayor Blum. The town would lose over 100 dollars in revenue. finance reports show 5 495 51 dollars collected that week. Water surveys and dairy conditions are noted. other items include a tax sale dispute and a cable proposal through Prospect street.
Mrs Agnes Giviney aged 58 of 49 Oxford Street and J H Crowley a conductor of Cleve land Street Belleville were cut and bruised when a trolley from Big Tree loop failed to switch. The front truck turned while rear wheels stayed on old track and struck them. Mrs Giviney refused hospital care and was taken home by taxi arranged by the Public Service claim department.
Vincent Triangle Club holds an open meeting with a social and athletic program led by Raymond Taylor and Lynn Thompson. The Mothercraft Club meets at Congregational Church. Talks and visits include a December 7 lecture by Mrs. Lee-Cook Smith of Montclair.
A terse local brief notes Sherwoods opening at Pelican. Details are scarce but indicate a new express service or event beginning in the area, with emphasis on local impact and community interest.
The Nutley Chapter A RB C reports waste paper sales yielding about 100 dollars with minimal collection costs. Volunteers stored baled paper, and Charles and Mrs. Martin seek residents to store or collect paper this winter and contact Mrs. Martin at 49 Daily Street.
Patrolman Henry Hoch contends Irene the dog and her litter can train their offspring at lower cost and with better learning, while Sergeant Platt pushes for each officer to receive his own pup soon. The dispute centers on heredity and training costs, with figures ranging up to 300 dollars for full training.
Miss Elsie Kierstead and Conrad Windheim wed at St. Pauls Church with Rev Henry Conductor presiding. Bride s sister Miss Margaret Kierstead served as bridesmaid and Arthur Windheim was best man. The couple will reside at 410 Franklin Avenue.
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