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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1917

Page

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Government Takes Part of Scott Pia Plant for War Production

The Walter Beatz Company and Scott Pia operations supplied lathe components and copper for war work. The U S Government planned to take over part of the plant for wartime needs, with construction to mimic existing aeroplane works and shipments of castings to Plate-Geld as finished.

Vernment Scott Pia Walter Beatz Atrom Bealie Scott Company United States America Army Navy Aeroplane North Avenue

Pam Lars Tops Shoe Team in Local Meet

Pamela Lars leads the top finish for the shoe club with Jamey N Whoden Archie teal and Harley Van Rensthoten among noted competitors in a regional meet.

Eum Tadelph Pamela Lars Topshoe Jamey N. Whoden Archie Teal Harley van Rensthoten

Fragmentary Classified Notes From A Historic Page

Fragmented OCR shows addresses and amounts including 1 Lenox Avenue 95,008 and 13 Vim Robert Lee lines. Mentions contracts, costs, donations, construction details like 20x22 and 705 gallons, with scattered names and locations such as Putnam Ave West Fourth and 1 West Fourth.

Promotion in Sight for 2nd Regiment Officers

Announcement hints at General Barber promotion to command state forces and the second regiment benefiting. Lieut Col William Martin returns from the West. Barber not yet officially recognized by government but expected to command a division with guards from multiple states.

Jacking William Martin Barber Geneval Barber Reading

Red Cross Accepts Second Local Nurse

Miss Clare Cheriton of East Pith Street has been appointed as a Red Cross nurse and awaits instructions to join a New York State unit. Charlton, a Meadowvale Ontario native, trained at Mubten Hospital class of 1910 and has practiced in Pisin Geld, earning local support and plans for a third nurse to join Plainfield.

West Clare Cheriton East Pith Street Tront New York State Mie Charlton Meadowvale Ontario Mubten Hospital Tacuma Hospital Tee Ee Choadinaiberg Hospital Red Crows Society Plainfield Belen

Four Deaths Due To Intense Heat

Heat waves sweep the country this week leaving several victims. Jerome Moore was found dead in a room at 115 East Prominent Street with Patrolman George Muir saving another. Andrew G. Drake the organist and teacher from Bound Brock, and Mrs Card Johnson also perished from heat with others treated at local hospitals.

Sovers Syverview Mosday Tercury Althoesh Jerry Hs Tad Sembey Promi Street George Mmuir George To- Sin North Ioesus Higgins Mulr Hospital Card Johnson Bhushend Ang James Weeks Guurer Bound Brock Lockine Fee

County Tax Rate Show Decrease After Appropriations Meeting

The county appro priations committee announced a tax cut this year led by County Collector SR Leavitt. Officials aimed to lower the levy while avoiding service reductions, as the board approved the budget and sought to curb anticipated increases seen in other counties.

Board of Fresbases SR. Leavitt Santata Napa Ie Board of Freeholders Gary

Campaign Kickoff Draws Union County Support

Councilman John H. Comne Gred launched his bid for the nomination with a Friday night gathering in Union County at New Providence. The Plainfelder was well received and invited to address a meeting at doors in about two weeks with Mr. Case speaking at Bumemit Weetfield and Redway in the near future.

John H. Comne Gred Shorts Union County New Providence Case Bumemit Weetfield Redway

Betty Hamilton dies at Muhlenberg Hospital

Betty Hamilton, a colored woman aged ? years, died at Muhlenberg Hospital after about two days of treatment. Her home was 624 West Fourth Street.

Betty Hamilton Muhlenberg Hospital West Fourth Street

Major Brown Plans Cavalry Training Schedule

Major Brown outlines a training plan for cavalry troops emphasizing foot drill precision and staged mounted work. He will split each troop into shifts for mounting and dismounting drills while starting novices at the bottom rung to build military efficiency, with daily sessions from 7:30 to 11:30 and 1:40 to 4:10.

Sid Amy Oter Brown Mike Major Brown

Local Public Market Opens In Advance Weather

Farmers near the Wes of public market plan to open for three days weekly starting soon with Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday sessions. Authorities note initial low volume but expect full operation as neighboring towns adopt similar markets. Plans include leveraging Bolte property and railroad access to boost trade.

Warraca

Draft Schedule Notes From Unclear Source

Draft text indicates confusion over starting date next Monday and exemptions. The fragment mentions rules, a quote about 183, and individuals to appear at a meeting, with hours and day not clearly specified.

New Motor Planned to Restore Nott Fire Equipment

The Nott Company engine, once faulty and unreliable, is to receive a new motor and pumping part changes to ensure years of service. The fire department reports the old unit hindered operations and awaits restoration to aid public safety and firefighters.

New York Ohicago Mott Nott Company

Accident in Westfeld Involving Plainkeld Wedan Car

Plainkeld Wedan's car collided with a vehicle at 1mer Street and Lepox Avenue in Westfeld on Monday. John H. Adama of 437 Grier Avenue Elisabeth received treatment after a dislocated hip and minor injuries at Elisabeth General Hospital.

Plainkeld Wedan Westfeld Frank Angsle

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