School board rejects staff bonus plan in budget vote
The Board of Education, by a close vote, refused to grant a $50 to $55 bonus to teachers with over a year of service. Trustees favored raising about a dozen staff instead and to maintain current salaries for most. The district budget totals $116,600, up $15,640 from last year, including higher salaries and operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Jose San Chat
Maxion Laws
Tantam
Nils O. Lindstrom
Mr. Cone
John R. Beachler
Edward Poe
Louis Fendrich
L. C. Ser
Mathematica
Ne Egg Tet
M. C. Stitch
Paul Swain
Misa Edith V. Teeta
Trice Emmons
Tan Telat
Aes
Prisio Ia
Tota
Tex
Actics
Busi
Sparks Ignite Roof of Barn in Wyof and Aof A Barn
Firefighters battled a blaze on a barn roof Thursday prompted by a reported spark. No injuries were listed and local authorities are investigating possible causes.
Death of West Nutley station agent Daniel M. Murren
Daniel M. Murren, 35, the West Nutley station agent, died after a week of pneumonia. He lived at a Newark boarding house and formerly worked 18 years for the Erie at Jenny City Newark and Rutherford. He was a Knights of Columbus member with two brothers in military service. Panera services were held from his sister’s residence on West 115th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Murren
Army
Naval Air Forces
West 115Th Street
Thief Steals 600 Pounds Flour From River Road Barn
A thief rifled Henry Steinlauf’s barn at 193 River Road between 10 PM and 3 AM Thursday, taking six 100 pound sacks of flour valued at $19.50. Steinlauf told police he searched for wagon tracks and suspected a nearby quarry area. Police continue to investigate and hope to recover the flour by day’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steinlau
River Road
Steinlauf
Uacon
Yeobadie Lae
Soldier's Infant Daughter Dies Before Father Sees Her
Frances Davenport Bentley four months old died Thursday night from pneumonia. Daughter of Captain John Bentley and Mrs. Bentley of 164 Prospect Street, he serves with the 64th Infantry in France and never met his daughter. Captain Bentley convalescent. funeral today at 10:30 with Rev. Douglas Matthews. burial in Valleau Ridgewood under W. R. Stirratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Davenport Bentley
John Bentley
Prospect Street
Bentley
64Th Infantry
France
Douglas Matthews
Valleau de Ridgewood
W. R. Stirratt
War camp gifts praised in thanks letter
A letter from W. W. Hall director of the Hospital Staff at Camp Merritt expresses gratitude for gifts sent to Camp Merritt soldiers. The note thanks Mrs. Harry M. Souta and local supporters for their kindness and the happiness provided to service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hall
Camp Merritt
Harry M. Souta
Vreeland
Hall
Wetley
Police search after break in reported at home
A rear window disturbance near a residence prompted a police search but no one was found. Laura avenue residentess Novak was fined $16 for drunk and disorderly conduct. Horatio W. St John reported his car magneto stolen last Saturday, the second such theft in a month while the car stood outside his Edgewood avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ess
Novak
Laura Avenue
William Brown
Horatio W. St. John
Edgewood Avenue
St. John
War Stamp Sales In Schools Boost Spring Garden Effort
In spring campaign, students at Spring Garden school participate in war stamp sales. Teachers report active student involvement and rising contributions, with organizers emphasizing patriotism and community support through school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Garden
Neo
Costume Ball at Patel Fastrel Show in Town
An upcoming event calendar lists a costume ball at Patel Fastrel in town on February 21 as part of a series of social gatherings. The item notes Mozart ree at Feb. aime and references Mies Chek Wisesad in accompanying listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Ree
Patel
Women’s Minstrel Show Packs Town Hall With Spectators
The Glen Ridge Woman’s Club minstrel show drew a packed Town Hall on Thursday, turning away about 50. Star of the evening was Miss Alice J. Bicker, with the ensemble delivering lively numbers in blackface under manager Mrs. Taylor. The event spurred plans for a repeat performance next Friday at Camp Merritt’s Y, with carpool requests for Tenafly aid and stage decorations by Mrs. Royce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice J.licker
Woman's Club
Glen Ridge
Camp Merritt
Tenafly
John R. Taylor
San
Kingsley
Charles . Royce
Geer
Philhower
Thomas Nichols
Taylor
Bones
Tambo
Mixa Helen Keyes
Miss Bickers
Misa Snow
Arthur Carr
Mixa White
Messrs
Tantum
Dickinson
Kingtrem
Helen Keyes
Alexander
Mra
Garr
Helen
Jen
Jause
Edgar
Gold Twins
Larry Bennett
Billy Bolger
Arthur Hebert
Jefferay
St Pauls Church WM Society Sets February Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of St Pauls Church will hold its February meeting on Thursday afternoon at 3:30. Details are brief and the note emphasizes the upcoming gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
Town Budget Boosts Expenses and Tax Needs
The 1918 town budget projects total expenses of 152 713.82, up from 118 377.22, with police salaries rising about 4 000 and fire department ref fees up roughly 2 000. Tax revenue to be raised rises 22 877.22 due to license losses and lower prior surplus, while town accountant and contract decisions are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Hamilton Ross
Passaic
Louis F. Fallon
Willey
Ross
Park Movie Theatre to reopen February 8
The Park Theatre will reopen in Newark featuring six nights per week. New shows and updated prices will be posted, with readers urged to check local listings for the latest program and ticket information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Employment Committee Invites Returning Soldiers to Seek Jobs
Returning soldiers and sailors may contact any member of the town Employment Committee for assistance. Reach H. W. St. John at 52 Edgewood Avenue phone 984 G. A. Hill at 153 Vreeland Avenue phone 1187 N. C. Lindstrom at 121 High Street phone 1204 Phillip Junnarone at 20 Harrison Street phone 958 J. T. J. O'Neil at 142 Brookfield Avenue phone B05 F. B. Carland at 130 Satterthwaite Avenue phone A67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. St. John
Edgewood Avenue
G. A. Hill
Vreeland Avenue
N. C. Lindstrom
High Street
Phillip Junnarone
Harrison Street
J. T. J. O'Neil
Brookfield Avenue
F. B. Carland
Satterthwaite Avenue
Soldier Writes Home From Front Hears Regiment Soon Returning
Private Cédree Bridewell of the 348th Infantry reports from Caddall¢ that his unit will start for home within a week or two. He says he remains in good health despite daily work and drilling in mud up to his ankles.
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Combotal
Cédree
Bridewell
348Th Infantry
Caddall
Lieut Slaughter In Hospital In France
Mrs. A Middleton Slaughter of Hawthorne avenue received a letter this week from her son Lieut Malcolm Slaughter of the Seventy first Artillery who was gassed and shocked the last part of September He is in a hospital in France and says he is doing as well as could be expected He has not heard from any family member since August
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Middleton Slaughter
Hawthorne Avenue
Malcolm Slaughter
France
Jenkins Boys Write Home From Christmas Pleasantries
Fred Jenkins and Arthur Jenkins describe a bright Christmas with The Salvation Army’s hospitality in Passaic Avenue area. Fred reports being in Berne Court near the German border between Toul and Metz while Arthur, with the 87th, remains in Savenay since deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jenkins
Arthur Jenkins
Passaic Avenue
Salvation Amy
Fred
Berne Court
Toul
Metz
Arthur
Savenay
Leonard Booth Returns from France to US Army Camp
Richard W. Booth Jr. reports Leonard Booth of Center Street with Lat Engineers is in Germany with the Army of occupation. Booth has been in France with a supply train and now returns to the United States en route to a Southern camp. He expects to be mustered out in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Booth, Jr
Center Street
Lat Engineers
Germany
Army of Occupation
Leonard Booth
France
Local Servicemen and Promotions From Town Letter
A letter to Mrs. George W. Keyser outlines promotions and assignments of townspeople in military service. Melvin Broun reports becoming Chief Machinist Mate on the Nereus off Spain with plans to France, while others receive honorable discharges or leave for duty in the air service, naval reserves, or chemical warfare. LeFevre and Nugent are linked to army and naval air roles, with notes on hospital stays and hopeful home return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Keyser
William Street
Melvin Broun
Nereus
Spain
France
John LeFevre
Street
Army
LeFevre
Naval Reserve
Percy Dittig
Prospect Street
Chemical Warfare Service
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
Idle Soldiers Find Work: Employment Subcommittee Organized
A war memorial week feature reports the formation of an employment subcommittee to aid veterans returning from service. At W St. John avenue there was discussion on publicity, intake processes, and coordinating with churches clubs and boards to connect men with suitable work while prioritizing wounded veterans and avoiding wage disputes. The panel includes St John Hill Lindatrom Jannarone Hurd MacBride O Neill and Carland, with all but two present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Board of Education
Battalion
Mr. St. John
G. A. Hill
N. C. Lindatrom
Phillip Jannarone
A i Hurd
W. D. MacBride
Thomas J. O'Neil
F. B. Carland
St Pauls Church Activities Schedule Postable
St Pauls Church lists tonight at 7 p m Young People's meeting and 8 p m evening service on the topic So Jesus Went With Him. Upcoming events include Junior Mission on Monday at 3 30, Boy Scout Troop Three on Tuesday at 7 30, and women’s prayer meetings midweek with women's groups and Boy Scouts activities noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
St. Paul's Cross
Boy Scout
Serna
Boy Scouta
Boy Rangers
Unclear Local Notice on Residents and Purchases
Fragmentary text mentions E A Bickell at 317 High Street with alterations costing 4000 dollars, a garage on Oak Manay Avenue at 180 dollars, and references to Mr and Mrs Satterthwaite with travel and social names including California and New York with a return Tuesday.
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E. A. Bickell
High Street
Adidas
Oakman
D. Suteeaynee
Satterthwaite
Joseph D. California
Bation
New York
Unclear Entry on Nevada Return to Duty
Fragmentary item lists names Wilfred Lindstrom from High Street and Ronald from Hillside with a garbled phrase about Nevada and duty, lacking coherent details or context. The readable fragments suggest a local notice but cannot confirm event type or outcome.
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Mr. Beachler
Abijah Pax
Corpmi
Daniel Ml. Murren
West Nutley Station
Mra. Hebert
Armenia
Mr. Cook
Cook
Walter Halderfield
Ford
J. Cook
State Board of Taxation
Petone
Diebitech
Ernest P. Cook
A. S. Wildey
Mr. Hull
Hull
Edgar T. Humphrey
Franklin Exempt Firemen's Association
New State Firemen’s Association
Slaughter
Jenkins
BROSS
Dalton DeWitt
Kinroad
The
Air Service
Wals
Vioth
Henry Walcott
Grant Avenue
George Walcott
Eddie Nugent
Franklin Avenue
United States Naval Air Panned
Pensacola
Charles
Asay
New Shocked
New
Wilbus Osborne
John Street
Great Lakes
Serge
Cosrwain Pass
Oresemaan
St Rata Ormer
ST. Paul's Church
Nevada
Wilfred Lindstrom
Ronald
Hillside
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