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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
5
Resident announcements record numerous travel plans births marriages and returns. Names include Mrs James R Beth Hay Mr George B Philhower Miss Helen Ames Allan Ames Barbara Krug and many others with locations such as Nutley Passaic Avenue Sylvan Lake and Brooklyn noted alongside trips to Niagara Falls Verona and Warwick. The column also mentions engagements and club notices and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Docherty.
Nutley Patrol Fund directors report a near empty treasury after paying $3,876 to Red Cross and $1,000 to local Red Cross. They plan to borrow $1,000 and rally extra subscriptions for the joint drive totaling $170,000 starting Nov. 7, with Nutley’s share at $17,050. The treasurer cites August receipts of $1,694.85 from subscriptions and $1,708.206 in other income, leaving a Sept 7 cash on hand of $1,904.40.
Writing from McCook Field Dayton Milton H Ryan thanks Nutley Red Cross for the Comfort Kit given on August 20. He says the kit helps in cold weather and praises the unit. Other notes include letters from Florence street and Brookfield avenue about service members returning or stationed, with brief updates on training and assignments.
The Nutley and Belleville registration lists 1175 individuals with nationality status including 114 by Father's Naturalization and 21 declarants. The data break down aliens by origin and age, with 1106 Whites and 0 Native Horn, plus 64 to 83 year ranges and 37 miscellaneous entries. Overall Nutley Belleville totals reach 2035 with 647 registered for twenty-one to thirty-one draft and 1845 for the whole district.
Acknowledgment arrives for a box of Christmas packages sent by Nutley Field Club to soldiers at a front-line headquarters nine miles behind trenches. Packages arrived August 6 and are described as welcome as troops adjust after loss of outfits and payment of hard times. Messages from families in Nutley New Jersey report shipments to sons stationed with the National Army and overseas service.
Bank of Nutley Nutley New Jersey reports assets totaling 1 214 691 72 with loans 408 163 74 and deposits 417 988 67. Capital stock 50 000 00 undivided profits 8 344 59 and cash on hand 21 860 26. Officers Thomas J O Neill president and Ernest A Bickell assistant cashier certify the figures under oath.
A warning against careless technique in crafts urges artisans to treat work as a respectful, honorable pursuit. It emphasizes finishing tasks, avoiding sloppiness, and approaching embroidery with discipline and pride.
According to Post Office Department decisions, any writing or printing on the broad side of a government postal card other than the address renders the card unmailable. The rule specifies that only the address side can carry text without invalidating postage.
Mrs. A F McNaughton of Erie place returns from Atlantic City. Mrs. A C Rutan of Brookway and Miss Florence of Franklin avenue set out for a two week stay at Delaware Water Gap. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A Heisley of Centre street have finished a week visit with Helsley’s sister at Ocean City.
Dabney writes with news of a furlough at Aix les Bains, driving an amnee while his parents Mr. and Mrs. William P. F. cabiyed. Earl Blair at a hospital near an aviation camp in France is recovering from surgery and writing home.
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