22 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
1
Red Cross canvassers report heavy refusals during a three day drive. Volunteers describe women in veils facing hostile doors and attacks while trying to gain support. Headquarters notes persistent, though still collecting responses as the drive continues.
A Nutley Park house at 280 Whitford Avenue suffered a noon fire caused by a defective flue lined with tin instead of fire bricks. Firemen extinguished the blaze as two other apparatus arrived while occupants, D. T. Hawley and others, escaped unharmed.
The Comfort Kit Unit arranges weekly auto truck trips to Camp Dix to forward clothing and food for the boys. Acknowledged gifts include $2.50 from Thomas H. Ritchie, six helmets and thirteen pairs of wristlets from Mrs A B, clippings from George Conkling and Me LM Hancock, and items from Yantacaw School.
A small kitchen blaze at Herman Binder’s home on East Passaic Avenue near Centre Street drew the fire department. The horse drawn apparatus responded but Povershon Hill proved too much for the chemical engine, and the automobile unit from Bloomfield was dispatched.
Earle Blair of Centre street, now in San Antonio with the aviation corps, reports that Red Cross women greatly helped the troops and made the country feel more pleasant while en route to Washington, D.C. The trainload of boys arrived around 4:30 in the line, though the exact time of day is unclear.
Town Clerk Simon Blum and Tax Clerk Frank Brandreth collected more than $40 000 on Thursday in taxes. The rush comes as December 20 is the final day before penalties attach, marking a high one day intake for the season.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a trolley collides with a sleigh, sending debris flying and leaving bystanders stunned. No serious injuries reported as authorities inspect the wreck and clear the street.
Nutley officials review worsening coal supply as Town Clerk Simon Blam runs a thriving coal business from Town Hall with dozens of bags distributed to residents. Officials discuss school heating, Park School needs, and potential early openings of Spring Garden building as coal deliveries and budget concerns dominate board talks.
Marion Smith, William Mitchell and Andrew Hellmeck lead the honor roll with excellent averages. Others listed include Dorothy Holt, ae Barnes, Frank Cilaris, Chapin Condit for 1918. Class of 1919 features Edna LaFe, Emily Blanchard, Anna Kircheim, Marion Mutch, Ethel Perech, Frank Grube, Robert Hoyt.
Miss Phylias Williams and her mother Mrs Scoville Williams of New York, former Nutley residents, sailed for Panama where Miss Williams will wed Lieutenant Crenshaw of the U S Navy, an Annapolis man. Martha Tipton, classmate at Vassar, accompanies as maid of honor.
Readers can obtain a copy of Parmers Almanac by calling Heat h Letate Passale and Seales to place a request. The notice directs interested individuals to use the provided phone line for sales and delivery details.
Alfred Skinner second son of Judge Skinner formerly of this town has been decorated with the Croix de Guerre for bravery. He enlisted as an ambulance driver in the Foreign Legion early in the war.
A sparse Board of Trade meeting discussed the skipstop trolley plan and a through route via Notley. The six present approved the concept while a quorum failed to appear, with officials urging assurances and referencing state revenue implications.
A charity ball set for Friday night December 28 at Town Hall is expected to sell many tickets. A long list of patronesses and patrons includes Mrs. Paul Rigo and numerous couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Nils Lindstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Johns B. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cartland, and many others across local society.
Thomas Nichols of Terrace Avenue Anniston Alabama has been promoted to corporal. He previously enlisted in the heavy artillery section several months ago.
Nutley residents share holiday greetings as Dorothy Leggett visits New York. Francis Palmer returns from Kent School for Christmas. Mrs. Charles Badger hosts relatives at Maple Place. Ethel Wheeler of Poughkeepsie is mentioned via word received by Mrs. Gilbert Livi. Katherine and Lucille McVeigh return from the Convent in Brentwood for holidays. Brauer of Nutley Avenue to host Dusenberre next week. Mrs. Henry G. Prout returns from New York to Stockton Place. Angus Sarrennt of Melrose Street plans subsequent visits.
Town authorities reported a leak in Myrtle Avenue Iowa tied to a water main. Mayor noted a 58,500 cable feat by Town Engineer Eliot N.Seuith helped stop the leak and restore water flow. Attorneys for Caroline Phillips pushed an unusual shift in how the town assesses costs.
Nutley Lodge of Masons elected officers Monday night with William C. Slavik as Worshipful Master Richard B. Deda Senior Warden Clarence F. Faith Junior Warden Bernard C. Brown Treasurer Ernest P. Cook Secretary Chester H. Bellows and other line officers named including Arthur Peg Hy a Ceremonies H. Walter Welles Fred W. Warner Julius J. Scovern and others.
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