Camp Dix hostess house aids soldiers families
Mrs. Mary G. Grice, founder of the Congress of New Jersey, hosts at Camp Dix for the Young Ladies Association Hes House. The article recalls mothers and sweethearts finding shelter, meals, and solace as crowds gather, with tales of couples, prayers, and the enduring support of workers. The piece notes troops arriving, music, and the belief the hostess house will aid postwar service.
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Mary G. Grice
Congress of New Jersey
Young 'S Association
Camp Dix
Win Aid
Rialto Introduces Dual Film Policy With Paramount Artcraft
The Rialto Theatre of Passaic vows a new policy starting Monday presenting exclusively Paramount and Artcraft Pictures. Stars like Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks and Harold Lloyd headline Bettys, with Irene Castle in The First Law and Cecil B. De Mille’s Old Wives for New as week attractions. The program runs three days with Shark Monroe and The Ghost of the Rancho among features, all debuting direct from New York.
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Rialto Theatre
Passaic
Artcraft
Artcraft Pictures
Paramount
Paramount Artcraft
Mary Pickford
Douglas
William S. Hart
Dorothy
Vivian Martin
Lila Lee
En Caruso
Pauline Fredericks
Elsie
Wallace Reid
Marguerite
Rialto
New York City
Monroe
Nan
Mogjenk
R. Hart
Westener
Irene Castle
Vernon Castle
Cecil B. de Mille
Bryant Washburn
Rancho
Playhouse Passaic Vaudeville Show Ends
A Passaic venue presented a vaudeville evening featuring music and comedy acts. Patrons enjoyed lively melodies and light entertainment in a program described as cheerful and entertaining.
Oh Boy Coming to Newark at Broad Street Theatre
Advertisement proclaims Oh Boy a record making musical touring to Newark. The show by Bolton and Wodehouse with Kern music stars Robert Milton and Edward Royce directing with P Comstock and William Lott in cast. Plot centers on a lively group in a restaurant milieu amid romantic mix ups and farcical escapades.
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Newark
Broad Street
P. Comstock
William Lott
Robert Milton
Edward Royce
Guy Bolton
P. G. Wodehouse
Jerome Kern
Jackie
Tee
Sir
Dash
Child artist Ben Alexander shines in Hearts of the World
The Strand Theatre Newark begins showing D W Griffiths Hearts of the World starring Lillian and Dorothy Gish with six year old Ben Alexander in the role of the Littlest Brother. The child actor is praised as a remarkable talent worthy of merit and Bravery awards.
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Waddin
Ben Alexander
Ace
Dr. Griffith
Strand Theatre
Newark
Hearts of the World
Mr. Griffith
Lillian
Dorothy Gish
Mesars
Elliott
Comstock
Gest
Little Ben
Hillside Park Keeps Sundays Open With Variety of Acts
Hillside Park will continue Sunday openings with attractions through October if weather allows. The program replaces a Wild West circus with various turns and features Prof. Wurmasinger performing balloon ascents and parachute drops, advertised by The Montana Ranch Company.
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Wurmasinger
Montana Ranch Company
Odd Bedstead Rite Denounced in Bedfordshire
A churchyard ceremony in Bedfordshire involved a choir boy standing on his head while the church warden read portions of an ancient charity bequest. A separate notice reports a new water heater patent using tubing in a fireplace grate to circulate water for room heating.
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Bedfordshire
England
Red Cross Sends Refugee Garments to France and Italy
The Red Cross has shipped large quantities of clothing to civil populations in France and Italy. Nutley chapter leaders report a 1.7 garment allotment due by September 15 and expect timely fulfillment. Mrs. William Hinckley Mitchell Jr. oversees the Nutley chapter’s efforts, boosting morale by aiding soldiers’ families.
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France
Italy
American Cross
Nutley, N. J
William Hinckley Mitchell J
Red Cross notice on waste paper collection reminders
Those who have waste paper for Red Cross or notice street boxes not emptied should call Mrs. William Martin at 1094-A Daily Street. Summer absences may have caused irregularities in collection.
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William Martin
Library Hours Return to Weekday Schedule
Library notes announce a return to former hours starting Monday September 9 with weekday hours from 10 a m to 9 p m.
Save Gasolene By Using A You Will Average From 5 To 6
Postal or phone all will bring a car to your door. I have not used cars for sale at fair prices. Oakland Touring with winter top a bargain Jenin Hapter a fine car Ford with exceptional motor. Hoppe 176 Washington Avenues Belleville Phone B B 7.
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Rey
Oakland
Jenin Hapter
Ford
Debates on Anti Prohibition Literature Offered Free
Classes clubs and societies request anti prohibition literature to be delivered to the act aoereer street Newark New Jersey. The offer states free distribution and local access to the material for discussion and debate among groups.
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Newark
N. Ee
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Keith
Roy Stewart
Claire Anderson
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