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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1919
Page
1
A dated financial note describes an eight thousand dollar Patriot ic Fund and related war work expenses. It records balances, investments in government notes, and allocations to a committee for duty and support while mentioning individuals like Frederick Davin and others guiding the fund.
Mrs. John R. Schermerhorn, president of the New Jersey State Federation of Woman's Clubs, attended a luncheon at Vincent Church hosted by the local Woman's Club in its seventh birthday year. She spoke on club work and administration, with a performance preview of canteen efforts at Camp Merritt and retirement of remarks from former president William J. Prior.
The center of the seventy foot span in the garage was raised four inches higher than the rest of the structure. Details appear in the local report describing construction adjustments and measured differences in elevation.
Partial OCR notes indicate a local election on April 7 in Bowdat involving a plan or vote connected to an ailment or outbreak. Readable items show a single event with uncertain details and no clear outcome or participants.
The third annual St Patrick's dance of the Knights of the Visions was held at Howard E. Wolfers home on Brookfield Avenue. The club decorated in red and blue with a green dining room and seasonal pavers. Guests included George W. Jr. of Brookfield Avenue.
The Red Cross will hold a used clothes campaign from March 24 to March 31. Mrs Edgar Sergeant of 24 Ratgers Place will organize and conduct the effort with support from Col Harvey D. and local volunteers.
The notice discusses the Thrift Stamp program described as always present and introduces a new push or campaign to promote stamps and savings, indicating ongoing public awareness efforts.
In Radford a guard at a plane garage faces a stalled return home. The article notes daily routines with rationed meals and self-cooking, while one man expresses relief at not being told he will be sent elsewhere. Nutley is mentioned as part of the Engineers.
Fragmentary text recalls the old 15th New York in No Man's Land during trench warfare. The speaker mentions fatigue and constant vigilance while awaiting orders, with a brief aside about home being far away. The tone suggests a wartime reminiscence or soldiers' lament.
Tax levy changes do not alter the rate as the ratables to raise remain about the same. Town improvements include Ernest street grading, one sidewalk on Passaic avenue, a water main on Spring Garden, and others with costs ranging from $1,276.01 to $1,874.00. Bills paid include E C Rehlod for drainage, Meter Co parts, and several small items. Hamilton M. Ross salary $125.00.
Fragmentary notes list guests and residents along avenues and streets. Names such as Mr. and Mrs. John Rawcliffe appear with addresses on New Street and Centre Street. Others referenced include Archibald and families connected to Camp Merritt, with mentions of movements and returns.
The annual Board of Education report highlights Superintendent Beachler calling for public support and constructive criticism. The district meeting featured an appeal titled Mr. Citizen read this page asking residents to engage, inspect school actions, and ensure quality teachers in a residential town.
The Lyceum minstrel date was changed to April 30. The feature performer was Mies A. H. Jackson. The event list included charges against men named William Wal lace and Fred Machetta Bodley, with others mentioned. The reporting is fragmentary and lacks full context.
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