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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
5
Social notes list residents returning from travels to Westerly Rhode Island Sandwich Massachusetts and Woodmount Connecticut along with visits to Philadelphia Atlantic City and Maine. Several families and individuals are named with streets such as High street Grant avenue Sylvan place Whitford avenue Chestnut street and others reflecting a busy social scene.
A long list of residents return from trips and chores around New Jersey and beyond. Edward Mot Water is identified with a lawn party at 14 Passaic-reng and an orchestra. several couples travel to Asbury Park, Long Branch, Nantucket, and more. Engagements, births, illnesses, and real estate moves are recorded along with travel to Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Canada.
A memorial service Sunday at the Congregational Church in Sandwich Musa featured a composition by Mrs Shula Crowers of Cixmatarora with the Twenty third realm sung by a quartet. The service honored Corp Alden Clark a brilliant young singer and church member who spent summers in Sandwich.
The Chancery Court appoints Commissioner Ernest Cook guardian of the six children of the late Richard W. Ballard. Ballard died at his Centre street home. Cook has sold the Ballard residence and is settling estate affairs for the children's benefit, the family now in Baltimore with their mother.
Republican candidates for county committeeman filed petitions with Town Clerk Simon Blum. Richard W. Booth and John Roth from Ward One, Frank Brandreth and John P. Lax from Ward Two, Ernest P. Cook and Rudolph G. Schaaf from Ward Three. Democrats have filed no petitions.
The Grand Canyon draws a growing pilgrimage of painters and fuels a rising shimmer of literature and art. The region’s dramatic spectacle is praised as the apex of American landscape expression today.
The article argues poetry shines when read aloud and an appreciative reader preserves its rhythm. It notes that storytelling and poetry linger longer in memory when voiced, and recalls how Dickens Thackeray and Scott are remembered best through a loved voice in the home.
An expert teamster explains that while profanity is improper for humans, when dealing with a sensitive mule one must humor the animal to keep progress smooth. He argues that adapting to the animal’s temperament is essential for getting along.
To the Editor of The Sun, HOG. PROUT, Chairman, explains Nutley Chapter A R C reporting on Refugee Garment and Hospital Garment allotments. He notes 1700 garments due by Sept 15, 1600 socks 400 sweaters 67 helmets, 399 sweaters shipped since July, 468 socks shipped, yarn shortages from government commandeering and Red Cross allocations, and 690 Comfort Kits shipped on time.
Commissioner Wildey announced weekly collections of 2394.41 at Tuesday night session. Police Chief Wright Sutcliffe said PSECo replaced 350 wire lights with 40 candle power units at the Grant avenue and Kingsland road crossing and that a company rep said no scant lights were available. Thirty arrests and 176.25 dollars in fines were reported last month. Engineering said a no thoroughfare sign was erected at Chestnut street and Whitford avenues due to Chestnut east of Whitford ending at the Erie Railroad cut. Permits were issued last week for reconstruction amid concerns Franklin avenue slabs. Mayor Diebitsch asked Engineer Smith to favor an ordinance for slab evening. The H J Koehler Co offered to replace an injured chemical engine for 2000 dollars, but the contract had already been let.
War Stamp sales this week totaled $1,000 and 26 cents as reported by the Post Office, reflecting continued public participation in the war effort.
Harry Kromm and Albert P. Hogle lead a Port Newark committee of workmen planning a testimonial dinner for Charles M. Schwab. The event, likely at the First Regiment Armory in Newark, will be scheduled within the next three to four weeks to honor his contributions to shipbuilding and the industry.
The Montclair Art Museum re opened for the 1918 1919 season on Tuesday. An exhibition by Montclair and vicinity artists remains on view in the south gallery. The museum notes a distinguished collection of American pictures. Thomas R Manley, a noted New York painter, plans to take pupils at his Montclair studio this fall and winter. Applications for admission to Mr Manleys class should be made to the Curator.
Panama's Gatun Lake forms a major artificial waterway at the canal summit. The vast basin, created by damming, sits between the oceans and serves as a critical water storage and transit feature.
A compact quip on time and youth echoes Shakespearean wit from Midsummer Night's Dream, noting how time captivates and reshapes youthful display with a playful, poetic edge.
Percival Holland of 603 Blootfield avenue registered under the new eighteen to forty five draft law. He appeared before the local board for this district at the Court House in Newark during the week.
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