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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

8

Restless Days At Sea Girt Camp Reported

The advance guard of Jer soldiers has reach ed their training camp as Red Ambulance Corps prepares to leave for the camp of the Rain Division tomorrow. Officials expect further information soon while officers note smooth movement of First Squadron Cavalry and four troops. Captain Wilbur Kyle indicates mounted troops may be reassigned to Mexican border or Panama Canal Zone rather than France.

Annis Jer Red Ambulance Corps Deave Rain Division New Jersey Willem J. Watl Rockle Wilbur Kyle Resex Mexican Panaria Canal Zone France Airy Rem

Playgroup Closing Program At Franklin School

Irving School students, led by Marion Mair and Ruth Balton, present a closing program with play activities, mime, dances, camel races and a themed evening in the auditorium. Parents and friends are invited to attend the summer event, which runs until 5 o'clock.

Oreasion Thore Elnek Marion Mair Irving School Ruth Balton Franklin Benool

Pave Contractors Accelerate Work on East Fifth Street

City Engineer A. J. Gavett pushes Newark Paying Company and allied firms to speed paving on East Fifth Street part of the new Imthin city project. Delays stem from trolley line disruptions. crews expect completion in about three to four weeks if weather permits. North Avenue work slated next, with New Jersey Central Railroad funding paving in front of its North Avenue station. Store access will be limited during construction and reopens after the thoroughfare is finished.

A. J. Gavett Newark Watchung Avenue Richmond Street Wellander Way East Fifth Newart Company Huateas East Seeond Street Park Avenue Watehonge Trafic Sewark Paving Company Carbine North Autre Peesthie North Avenue New Jersey Central Railroad Madison Avenue Liberty Street Fourth Seventh Fifth N Newark Company P. Bentley Elisabeth Potter Front Street Second Street Bentley West End Parker Field & Jpearly S Rock Avenue Arlington Avenue Roth Avenue Park

Madison Avenue Brick Terminus Upgrade Planned

Plans outline a brick terminus on Madison avenue from Madison to Liberty street with blocks closed sequentially. Construction advances on East Seventh street toward Watchung avenue while Park Avenue work progresses. an accident at East Front street injures a worker.

Child injured by antenna strike. councilman exonerated

Nine year old Helen Tamm, daughter of Charles and Tamm, of MmMit avenue in the borough, remained resting comfortably after being struck by an antenna driven by Councilman John Cose on Somerset Street. The incident left bruises and contusions but the child was said to be improving as the councilman was exonerated.

Ine Helen Tamm Charles

Draft eligibility row reports Moore Jr examined

A West Fourth resident Moore Jr appeared before the exemption board at the Ever Avenue School this week. He was ordered examined by physicians after allegedly failing to meet draft timing and eligibility.

Send-Off Planned for Local Men Heads Toward National Army

Mayor Calking launches a big military procession in Plainfield to honor 200 plus local lads joining the National Army. A citizen committee led by Assemblyman Runyon will organize the farewell, with veterans, home guards, Boy Scouts, and fraternal groups contributing floats and support for the send-off as conscripts depart for training.

Atchton Calking Pipinfield Bic National Army Wiram N. Runyon Plainfield Nike Columban Ruggon

G A Blophare Elected Adjutant In Grand Army Convention

Orlando Sem of Kokomo Indiana elected adjutant at the Grand Army convention. R Browne of Buffalo and J Henry Holcomb of Philadelphia named custodian and general respectively. Mentions of party figures and possible candidacies noted amid convention chatter.

Orlando A. Sem Kokomo Ind Grand Army of the Repebtiea Vernin Chica Cola R. Browne Buffalo J. Henry Holcomb Philadelphia

Auto Repair Offer in Broken Grammar Snippet

An advertisement fragment promises auto repair work and expert skill to fix cars, urging owners to visit for service when vehicles are in poor condition. The text emphasizes comprehensive repairs and maintenance.

City Fathers Weigh Park From Former Sewer Farm

City officials discussed converting the abandoned sewer farm along Rock Avenue into a park. The finance committee reviewed costs and layout, exploring a $40 000 transformation with potential lake, tennis courts, swimming pool, and tree lined areas. A public vote will follow once a concise plan is prepared.

Rock Avenue Councilmane Smong Municipal Brook

Plainfield residents seek candidate sheriff records

Charles R Hanks of Watchung Ave Plainfield requests the Record publish full public records of two Republican sheriff candidates, Freeholder Wilbur and Councilman John J Come, for voters to judge qualifications and integrity ahead of the November election. He presses for a full authentic presentation of their records in the newspaper.

Charles R. Hanks Plainfield Union County Republican Party Plainfeld Wilbur John JH Charles R. Banks Watchung Ave Plainfield, SN. 1

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