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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
2
Local notices describe a Barn Dance with robes and an orchestra at a church hall, plus a grand ball at Debels Hall in April. Other items note a city baseball league opening May 4, trolley rail work, and charity events raising funds for a motor blow for Duryea’s district.
Judge Carlton B. Pierce began his term succeeding Judge James C. Connolly with an informal bar reception in Union County. Surrogate Charles N. Codding spoke for the bar, welcoming Pierce and pledging cooperation. Codding lauded Pierce’s past legislative service and urged smooth court procedures, noting changes to orphans court scheduling, court hours, and filing practices to improve efficiency and accuracy. Pierce expressed resolve to uphold truth, equity, and mercy in justice and outlined proposed routine changes to expedite ex parte papers and calendar handling.
The event featured a solid silver top band and inlaid laboring pieces among floral tributes including a large red basket from Bar Association and bouquets to former State Senator Braet R. Ackerman and J. Cushing. Attending were Purrogate Charles N. Codding, Prosecutor Walter L. Hetfield, Assistant Prosecutor Donald McLean, Sheriff Warner, Judge J. Henry Crane, Judge William G. De Mara, Chief Patrick Kiely, and other local officials and notables.
Ernest Powlison of 86 Summit avenue Plainfield assumes command of the Plainfield Boy Scout troop to bolster patriotic efforts amid wartime demands. A longtime local scoutmaster, he previously led the First Baptist church troop and is regarded as an authority on troop management.
Secretary Baker toured a vast rail complex at the front with 28 miles of track planned to hold 82 000 freight cars. He visited a remount station housing 5000 horses and mules and heard personal narratives from General Pershing’s base hospital staff.
The Newark board reviews classification meanings used in divisional decisions for war service. Names such as Harold Moore, John Kenney, Andrew Wolfe, and Marcos Lehmeyer appear among sustained or claimed classifications across Plainfield, Charleston, Trenton, Port Richmond, and Staten Island with various Class I to TI-D designations.
The note argues the bill aims to prune the army of sinecure commissions and desk-bound soldiers. It claims many fit men, including young laborers in munition shops nationwide, would be affected if the measure passes, while critics warn of adverse effects on active service.
Secretary Baker visits an inland artillery school where 500 potential officers are inspected and prepared to direct shell fire at Germans. He is greeted by cheering crowds in a romantic French region as he continues touring military stations and observing Allied efforts.
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