19 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes Plainfield residents rally to supply selectees to Fort Slocum for processing. Chairman Jolie J Varney and the Citizens group organize efforts as preparations and transport to camps proceed. Further details are pending as organizers work through the morning.
The Bethlehem shipyard celebrated the launch of a new vessel with music and a champagne bottle breaking ceremony by Jennie M. Busch, daughter of manager Arthur Y. Busch, near the Moore plant. The event recalled a 16 year-old christening and highlighted the ship’s 313 foot overall length, 200 foot perpendiculars, and 42 foot beam as a historic milestone for the company’s ferryboat program.
Plainfield district shows further depletion of young men for military service as six new recruits are listed by sergeant Peck. The names include James B Cusmingham and others assigned to different army divisions.
Private funeral service will be held for Fred A Coles who died Tuesday evening from a wall-induced bullet wound. The service will be held privately with family and close friends in attendance.
A Jersey Central official in Jersey City said the plan had been considered by Director-General McAdoo and his associates. Belts have been re carved on the Baltimore and Ohio trains but passengers will board these trains in New York or Philadelphia as they are shunted over at Manville.
Merchants delay decisions on housing and summer clothing. Association appoints lomasittes to handle the hog ing proposition and plans a conference with business men manufacturers and real estate agents to seek a conclusion for more moderate priced houses. Unusual conditions lead most merchants to deem summer closing rule inadvisable this season.
Bond sales reach 850000 with plans for a new Tepper Brothers building to replace the West Front Street quarters. Construction emphasizes concrete and brick, rapid completion, and safety upgrades. The project aims to transform Platufield’s business district and symbolize a flourishing local enterprise.
In an effort to sustain enthusiasm for sales, Plainfield Loan Communities announce a forthcoming program. Principal speakers include the famed tragedian BG Setthen and his wife Jota Mar lows. The Camp Dix quartet will perform as part of the program.
The article notes commissions and marks of distinction for graduates at the training camp. It mentions one-half inch white bars to be worn on the contileerer until commissions come through, and the ballroom of the new Ausiston Inc will host a dance and reception tonight for graduates and instructors. The event is described as among the grandest social functions since the twenty-ninth division formed.
In Ranker AZ, arther Broer of Wet Fourth Dremede leaves the department for the Fae tnd GaM, planning to take attach May 1.
Edwin Bennett buys Quaker Shep operation at 174 East Prost Pal a, with plans to run it amid local youth activity. The deal involves Bennett taking over the cream and coffee business from P. B Hodges as community ties loom large.
Fragmented text suggests City Hall involvement with a fair list or display. Content references Trades Council, debates, and a disputed event date, but the readable details are unclear and do not form a coherent narrative. Entities include City Hall and Trades Council, with vague mention of dates and a fair.
Mary Lima and Allie M. Line, early Plainfield merchants who started the city’s first five and ten store, are described as notable local figures. Line moved his business to larger quarters on Front Street. Lima remained with the household as Line’s home was reported. The piece notes Line’s departure from the city and references his residence at 64 East Event.
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