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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
1
A petition signed by eight members of the local police department asks for a yearly cost of living bonus. The report notes officer salaries and related city payments, including a Passaic firm claim on town payments and a street sewer contract dispute.
Capt Beary M Libby was elected president of Company D Association at a Thursday night meeting. Other officers named included A J Bere as vice president and a speech by Capt Shute of the G Army discussed the two years of leadership and the battalion's 23 0 part with a talk on duties.
Nutley residents with foreign antecedents send money to Europe at high exchange rates. A. Hickell of the Bank of Nutley notes low European exchange rates due to wartime trade, urging customers to buy drafts in the home bank at prevailing rates to avoid unscrupulous brokers. The bank issues drafts in the recipient country’s currency and ensures buyers receive the proper value.
Protestant ministers in Nutley organized all church office laymen into a Laymen's League to advise on annual thanksgiving services, winter evangelism meetings, and to strengthen neighborhood morale. Ernest Pulford named president, J F Brown secretary, with more officers to follow. An all clergy gathering at the Key Church followed by planned parsonage visits with spouses.
Arthur Elder cites The Sun noting Nutley can no longer claim uniqueness as a name. The obituary of Lord Bramey appears in dailies with unclear details. A hospital-ship service amid wartime is mentioned. a home at 24 Park Street Nutley Somer is listed, with Brooks and the Athenaeum noted.
Mrs Anna Louise Crowell of Washington D C widow of the late Van W Crowell died at noon while en route to Funeral Home Services will be held at the home of her son C Van W Crowell 113 Myrtle Avenue at 2 30 PM Interment Mt Pleasant Cemetery Newark
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County Prosecutor Harrison has not yet decided how to proceed after reviewing petitions. Attorney J Harry Hull expects another conference but no meeting occurred. Evidence of forgery and questions of criminal intent are under review before presenting to the Grand Jury.
Miss Mary Megonegal, 105 Belleville Avenue, Newark, cashier at the Park Theatre, was attacked on Centre Street near County Park as she walked toward the trolley. A man of about five six, dark complexion and stout build stole $10.40 from her handbag and fled into the woods. Police, including Brown and Jameson, searched the area but made no arrest. another man questioned in Greylock later that night was not yet linked to the robbery.
The first American Legion convention in Minneapolis endorses a smaller regular army with citizen soldiers and calls for military reform. It favors a $1 per day bonus for ex service members but leaves final amount to Congress. Delegates also back deportation of alien agitators stricter immigration and universal military training.
Town Engineer Eliot N Smith of Nutley Avenue resigns to become head of a wood products factory at Lisbon New Hampshire near the White Mountains. He announces his retirement to the Commissioners and prepares to leave Nutley within weeks after long service and a $5000 yearly salary. Three assistants have already resigned leaving the town briefly without engineering staff.
Police picked up George Price held overnight then returned to Overbrook officials. Sergt Jameson arrested Roy Robenbuah for mental disturbances and arranged care with a doctor and sister. Augustin Berger charged with driving into park chairs. Stanley Kloss, 11, sent to Juvenile Court after alleged break in and theft. Recorders Post and James M. Post report reduced trials due to illness. Bicycles stolen in Newark located in Franklin Avenue garage. Cindy Ler and Clifton subject to shooting incident. Garro listed at 192 Wash.
Yountakah Country Club rulers move the prizes dinner from the clubhouse to the Field Club on Saturday night November 29 due to dining room conditions. Male members only, with 20 new members elected this week bringing total to 60 as the club aims for 300. Today's golf event is an 18 hole medal play with three quarters handicap or a prize by H. B. Hornung.
The Sun prints a correspondence from Nutley residents arguing over who qualifies for war medals. A committee led by William Harris Arnold and his wife allegedly refused to honor Student Army Training Corps members as soldiers of the United States, prompting criticism that S A T C inductees deserve recognition alongside other armed forces members.
Members outline a busy winter calendar at Us Hall meeting. A November dance and an 18 smoker kick off events, with local talent and talks by speakers. The annual minstrel show is slated for mid January with rehearsals starting soon. Spring fairs are planned with financial backing discussed. Salvation Army feed follows meeting.
A 126 member Men’s Club gathering at Franklin Reformed Church heard committee reports and a talk by William J. Blunt on how the blind learn to read write and perform manual work. Blunt discussed clubs and schools for the blind and is linked to Edwin Blunt of Hillside Avenue.
Mrs G C Remaintis avenue returns to Honolulu with daughter Mra. Shaw resides in Mountainview after New York visit. Mrs Thomas B Graham of place hosted the Saluda yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ralph Woodruff stay with Mr Woodruff's parents on Hillside avenue en route to Trenton to their home.
Fragmentary military notice honors Thurston Woodford Pvt, student at Columbia University, with an Army testimonial of honest and service. The document, signed by Herbert C., mentions discharge from the States Army and related ceremony details, with references to Nutley and pending actions.
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