W C Diamond Death After Weeklong Illness
W C Diamond died after a weeklong illness beginning with influenza and turning to pneumonia. He was 40, born in Gaithersburg Maryland, studied at Georgetown University and Harvard Law, active in war relief with the Red Cross, and left a wife Mrs. Jean Diamond of New York City and children Doris and Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris
Leven
Louise
Garey
Eering
Diamond
Min Jean
New York City
Mr. Diamond
Ned Cross
Gaithersburg
Diam
Charles
Cargollten
Georgetown University
Harvard Law School
New York
Wounded sergeant writes of Red Cross aid and daily life
A letter from Sgt. lat L. Alvin J. Reynolds to his sister describes being wounded in the left hand by a machine gun bullet and treated at a Red Cross Hospital. He praises the Red Cross and Salvation Army, notes upcoming movies, and says he hopes to return to duty after recovery while missing old hometown acquaintances. Lieutenant Edwin C. Wolfert will visit Miss Mary Beadle in Hyattsville, Maryland, a secretary to the alien property custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Alvin J. Reynolds
J. Roth
Red Cross
Jerry
Cros
Salvation Army
West Point
Mary Beadle
Hyattsville
Supt Beachler's Nephew Dies of Pneumonia in France
Word received by Supt. of Schools John R. Beachler states LeRoy Beachler of S. died in a French hospital from pneumonia. He was a steel expert and had been in charge of the Newland States for Ford Motor Company when he enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Beachler
France
John R. Beachler
Newland States
Ford Motor Company
Feared Loss of Sight From Gas Writes McKenna
October 17 letter from Joseph McKenna of the 307th Infantry to his sister Miss Mae McKenna describes recovery from gas burns at a base hospital and regaining sight he feared would be lost. He notes he enlisted at Dover over a year ago and is unable to speak publicly yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McKenna
307Th Infantry
Miss Mae McKenna
Pansaic and
Park Avenues
Eeen
Dover Pret
Seven Died of Pneumonia Overseas
Word reached Miss M and Carrie Acker man of Nutley announces the death of their Corporal Clinton Haring of Jersey Or es base hospital in France from pneumonia on October 5. His brother Irving R. Haring of Florence Street, Nutley, is assisting in condolence efforts at base hospital in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Ackerman
F1 Street
M. Clinton Haring
Jersey
France
Nutley
Irving R. Haring
Florence Street
Blackwell Comfortable Amid War Time News From Front
November notes report George Blackwell of the 348th Infantry comfortable with a French billet and open fireplace. Jimmy Woodruff visited Newport News with family while his ship Transport Powhatan was in port. The week recalls 400 wounded from Chateau Thierry being moved to hospitals. two men were wounded in action earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blackwell
348Th Infantry
Jimmy Woodruff
Prospect Street
Newport News
Chateau Thierry
Lieutenant Gillman in France Training for Commission
Sergt. Jacob Gillman son of Road Supervisor Charles Gillman is at an officers training school in France aiming for a lieutenant commission. He led his men over the top three times and escaped injury, writing to Patrolman Billy Brown that the month was tough and noting Stanley Ce and another Nutley boy named Smith doing great work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gillman
Charles Gillman
Officers’ Training School
France
Vines de Rigas Ona Seins
Opes Eeon
Billy Brown
Bowies
Stanley Ce
Smith
Old Town
Memorial Service for Boys Who Died in France
A memorial service for George Connolly, George Kalvio, and others from Nutley and America who died in France will be held at Vincent Church on Sunday evening December 8. The laymen's committee includes RS Parsons, W H Mitchell, and Joseph Mutch. D Paul Stuart of a Newark Troop is chosen to lead Scout work at the church. Troop meetings are Friday at 4 15. R M Scott elected to Troop Committee replacing Edwin Probert who has moved to Nyack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Church
George Connolly
George Kalvio
Nutley
America
RS. Parsons
W. H. Mitchell
Joseph Mutch
D. Paul Stuart
Newark
R. M. Scott
Edwin Probert
Nyack
Censor Deletes Details Of Ray Blum Death Report
A letter dated October 25 to Town Clerk Simon Blum recounts how and where Ray Blum was killed as a censor cut off part of the sheet. The writer asserts the burial place and promises a grave photograph, while other local residents serving in the armed forces are noted as Safe or awaiting discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Blum
Simon Blum
Walter Gorman
Raymond Blum
Ray
Ot Pees
Red Cross Roll Call Set For December Campaign
Universal membership will be the feature of the Red Cross Roll Call to run December 16 through 23 with headquarters at Town Hall. Red Cross workers in uniform will staff daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the campaign, which includes a mass meeting and promotional efforts led by Emil C. Miller as roll call chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Tacaw
Allen Sheer
Emil C. Miller
Henry G. Prout
Stockholders to sue Clarke for losses in Kent Motors fraud
Louis G. Beekman as trustee in bankruptcy seeks to recover 47 355 45 for creditors and stockholders from Frederick H. Clarke chief promoter of Kent Motors Corporation. Beekman and attorney David Bobker push recovery through the Supreme Court aided by a court order authorizing action by Referee Charles M. Mason. The suit targets a property at Short held in the name of Clarke's wife as recoupment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Frederick H. Clarke
Kent Motors Corporation
Supreme Court
Louis G. Beekman
Kent Concern
David Bobker
Bobker
Kent Company
Beekman
J. Clarke
Charies M. Mason
Policemen's Benevolent Association Dance Attracts 400
The Patrolman's Benevolent Association annual dance drew about 400 attendees at Town Hall. Mayor praised the group for aiding war charities and Red Cross work. Colonel Prout spoke on local Red Cross activity as posters, colors, palms, and ferns were highlighted. Sergt Jameson led the floor, with Murren chairing the committee and Werner and Hoch assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrolman’s Benevolent Association
Cross
Patriotic Fund
Na Neen Diebitach
Colonel Prout
Prout
Red Cross
Joy Cross
Association
Sergt
John Jameson
Thomas Murren
Arron
Ents
Emil Werner
Henry Hoch
Arthur Perkins Former Nutley Resident Dies in Tenafly
Arthur Perkins a thirty six year old man formerly of Nutley died at his Tenafly home after a short illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Perkins of Park Avenue and born in the Jewish community. He attended public schools and left Nutley about twelve years ago. He is survived by his wife five brothers and three sisters. He was a Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serane
Tenafly
Fir
John Perkins
Park Avenue
Erie
Masons
Fancy Articles and Food Pracing at Vincent Charch Fee
Unclear text mentions an event at Vincent Charch Fee on December from 208 Km with references to articles and food pricing. No definite people or organizations clearly identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Charch
Girl Killed When Coal Truck Hits Hole on Park Avenue
Three sixteen year old girls on Lyndhurst Copeland avenue ride with Michael Ferrara twenty one their ride ends when the Wardeman and Son coal truck hits a road hole near the quarry in Park avenue. Nellie Pegnan dies from severe head and neck injuries while Mary Alonzo escapes. Ferrara is held for grand jury on manslaughter and driving without a license. He is later released after bail was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker
Belleville
Michael Ferrara
Lyndhurst
Copeland Avenue
Park Avenue
Wardeman & Son
River Road
Grand Jury
Four Story Scaffold Fall Kills W R Bennett in New York
William Ross Bennett of Hillside avenue Was killed instantly Monday as a scaffold failed on a four story fall in an Upper Manhattan building on Sixty first street. Bennett, 58, born in Philadelphia, had worked for Flood Sool Co for 15 years and lived in Nutley. He leaves a wife two daughters and several siblings. Funeral was held at his Nutley home with burial in Rahway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ross Bennett
Hillside Avenue
Sixty-first Street
New York
Bennett
Floodsool & Co
Philadelphia
Mr. Bennett
Ocean Grove
Nutley
Nutley Lodge F
A. M
St. Paul's Congregational Church
Albert B. Ayers
Mra
Dayton Searle
Henry J. Condit
St. Paul's Church
Buria
Rahway
Two Fords Smash Larger Cars At Same Corner
In two Park and Washington accidents this week a small Ford collided with larger cars. Alexander Martin of Newark struck a Buick owned by Mrs Monday of High street. about 250 damage. A Chalmers owned by Robert Lohr of Woodland avenue was hit by John Rocciola of Lodi. running board bent and about 100 damage. Both towed by Nutley Garage wrecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and
Washington Avenues
Ford
In Sat
High Street
Alexander Martin
Summit Street
Newark
Chalmers
Robert Lohr
Woodland Avenue
Sapere
Nutley Garage & Machine Works
Book Auction Aims to Pay Club Dues for Members in Service
The Field Club plans a book auction next Saturday night at a theater house to raise funds for fourteen members serving away. A total of volumes will be sold at auction with proceeds benefiting those unable to attend in the evening. The event is promoted as a club endeavor with invitations extended to supporters and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pena
Ee Bays
Hay
Persen
aiEhttetees
New York
Sewage Repairs Uncover Deep Problems on Bloomfield Ave
Letter to the editor describes the Bloomfield Avenue sewer project as a costly, ongoing fiasco from prior administration. It details rotten timber sheeting, cracked pipes, crushed mains, and poor disposal practices, with the town facing future charges to drain water into the Passaic Valley system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Engineering Bureau
Commission
Bloomfield Avenue
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
Diebitech
Bloomfield Ave
Ackerman
Centre Streets
Rome
Rome of Thant Wert
Anne
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W. C. Diamond
Alvin Reynolds
Beachler
McKenna
Blackwell
Charles Hazzard
Mary C. Hazard
Burnham Douglas
Fort Slocum
George D
Allan D. Wassall
Hartford, Conn
C. Franker
Chestnut Street
Frederick G. Nelson
Fort Hancock
Nelson
Horatio W. St. John
Fred Miller
Peter
Amatol
Ian
David Hawkins
Air Service
Internal Lane
Fred
Arthur Windheim
Franklin Avenue
Roscoe Machette
Camp Dix
Mrs. Machette
Michael Falcone
King Street
Falcone
Clarke
Kent Motors
Arthur Perkins
Chum
W. R. Bennett
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