28 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
1
Nutley stamp sales progress winds down as the week closes with a smaller total than hoped. Local agencies report limited gains and no strenuous competition for individual sales, while Many women workers have kept steady in stores as old stamps expire and new, slightly smaller stamps replace them.
Routine work at the Board of Education meeting notes the month’s top attendance by class 4B with a 96.6 percent rate. Following was 3B Park and 4 of Yantacan with strong marks as the board approves a $6,000 loan from Bank of Nutley and passes a resolution to cover various payments totaling $41. Edward Cone, chair of the finance committee, will prepare the annual report.
Irish born Daniel J. Dineen of An Mines died after a brief illness at his home. He leaves a family and friends in the community. service details will be announced by the funeral home.
An improvement at the Newark office aided quicker processing as seventeen army tracks moved through the town. Three trips were made to this town before Christmas, allowing local staff to stay ahead and avoid a backlog.
City agencies joined in a Christmas dinner effort ensuring no one in town went hungry. Patrolman’s Benevolentiation and Social Service Bureau coordinated food and support for residents, distributing meals and aid during the holiday season.
David Fenpuson reports Geoffrey D. Feren of the British Expeditionary Force was in the Cambrai drive and appears wounded. Fer en says he was seen at a Lent hospital two days before the armistice, but no details have been received.
Local residents reported as wounded or home on leave include Private R with sister Mrs Stela tella of 115 Franklin Ave and Ensign Richard Bliix returning to the Kroonland. Elaine Ellis in government service spent Christmas with her parents in Hammontown. Over 300 packages from town residents were sent to Camp Merritt. Christmas grab bags prepared for soldiers. Captain Francis C Williams has left Washington and is with his parents. Sergeant Simpson on five-day leave from Camp Dix. his mother ill. Private Lawrence Calkins of Prospect Street home for Christmas with Almon G Calkins family. Pritchard of Street discharged from naval reserve. other notes of local servicemen reported.
Reported police court actions include Harrison of 480 South Twatth street Newark facing light-suspect driving and vehicle damage after a Monday night stop at Centre streets. Mark Casen of 138% South Sixth Street Newark linked to the car. Specifics mention gun club raid charges against Sutcliffe and Jameson with multiple fines, plus several others from Roma, Hobart, Lyndhurst, and Belleville in connected proceedings.
Alfonse Rigo received a recommendation for the Distinguished Service Cross for aiding a wounded comrade during heavy bombardment in the Argonne. The article lists multiple local servicemen returning home or mustered out, including Captain Daniel Madden, Lt Ralph Woodruff, and others, with brief hometown details and postwar plans.
Newark announces an open competitive examination to fill the postmaster vacancy under a new law. Twenty points for education and eighty for business training will determine the winner. The job pays 9000 a year. John Sinnott Jr, a former postmaster, is his father.
The Woman's Missionary Society of St. Paul's Church will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mary E. Fans of India will give a program and an interesting session is anticipated. A social hour will follow.
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The December meeting notes poor attendance as Mayor Diebitech was absent. Cameroner Wildey and Be A clerk led the session with a stenographer present. Cook reported one birth one marriage and two deaths this week with no contagious disease. The next meeting was set for Thursday night replacing Tuesday.
A 1918 memorandum from Colonel J M Rogers and Circular No 20 from the New Jersey Adjutant General urge Militia Reserve units to stay organized and ready. The agent promised continued enforcement support and devotion to state and federal duties until normal conditions return. Sworn statements accompany enlistment pledges and oaths.
About 3,000 enrollments were expected after the Christmas drive with 2,750 members counted by last night. Names continue to arrive slowly as the campaign ends, reflecting greater effort this year due to wartime needs and bond sales context.
A Christmas cantata titled Santa's Aeroplane was staged at Vincent Church in Town on a Thursday night drawing about 400 attendees. Leslie Vreeland played Santa Claus with Mrs Vreeland, Mrs Eagleson, Sophie Smith and David Th among the cast of about seventy. Scenic work was by the American Guard of the church and Miss Hazel Owen coached the production. Ms Owen received a gratuity box of twenty half dollars from cast members.
Members of the Assembly gather at Masonic Hall for dancing and guest night. Various residents including George Allen and Miss Mabel Chase return from trips while others plan holidays in Washington or Florida. Several social events are noted with neighbors hosting informal dinners and visits among residents.
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