Local News in Brief Highlights Camp Dix Paths and Court Matters
Financial notes mix with war draft updates and local mischief. References to Camp Dix drafts, a judge’s handling of a minor crime case, and police clerical actions sit alongside profiles of local performers Queena Tillotson and Helen Besler, with civic figures advancing child welfare and defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Redd
Lucius
West Third Street
DeMeza
Redd
Exemptions Board
Camp Dix
Military Control for Country's Draft Boards
Draft officials anticipate military control over local draft boards as the first step toward directing the entire system under War Department authority. Men deemed physically fit may serve as clerks and be mustered as privates or commissioned officers with pay. Dr. Peter B Cregar leaves Grant Avenue for Camp Meade to begin duties as a captain in the Medical Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkyson
Neu
War Department
Peter B Cregar
Grant Avenue
Medical Corps
Camp Meade
Maryland
How the Y M C A Helps the Boys to Keep in Good Humor
During a hard voyage troops faced confinement with limited deck space and scarce activities. A khaki Y M C A worker with boxing gloves initiated friendly bouts and games while readers found relief in a mobile library. The effort expanded, with two enlisted men assisting in lending and tracking about five hundred books for the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
Hickey
Bors
Red
Red Triangle
311th Regt. Not in Fight Up to Present Month
The Plainfield boys with the Seventy-eighth division up to August 1 had not seen actual combat. A local letter from Arthur Johnson describes hard work, good meals at the Y M C A canteen, front-line duties, visits from enemy planes, and efforts to aid hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
France
Arthur Johnson
Y. M
Bors
Knights of Columbus Seeks Overseas Workers and Officials
The War Council invites patriotic Catholic men above draft age to join overseas service as Knights of Columbus secretaries. Ages as young as 46 are accepted, ideal around 50, with emphasis on character, stamina, and personal outreach to soldiers. Pope Benedict blessed the order and reports from the Waldorf-Astoria convention note Vatican acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
William J. Mulligan
Knights of Columbus Co
Fourth Avenue
New York City
K. of C
Knights of Columbus
Pope Benedict
Order
Pontiff
James A. Flaherty
Waldorf-Astoria
Vatican
Flaherty
New Jersey Sees September Sugar Distribution Increase
State food administration reports a September sugar allotment ranging from 12 million pounds, up from August, with grocers included from August ration. Administration notes two pounds per person per month limit and urges reduced candy consumption to aid equitable distribution amid rising population and retail needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Whitney
Addivision
New Jersey
Government Orders Cat in Production of 1918 Automobiles
Government orders a 25 percent cut in automobile output for the last half of 1916 and a 1090 foot war basis by January 1. The War Industries Board extends material preferences to automotive makers to meet reduced stocks while urging rapid shift to war production and allocation of steel from excess to plants needing it. The board warns that iron and steel may be unavailable after January 1, 1919 for passenger cars and urges manufacturers to focus on war needs with full cooperation from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard M. Ba
War Industries Board
Mrs Perry Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs James L Perry of West Sixth Street is recovering well at Muhlenberg Hospital after an appendicitis operation. She was formerly Miss Nora McCarthy daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel McCarthy of West Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Besler
W. G. Besler
West Seventh Street
France
James L. Perry
West Sixth Street
Muhlenberg Hospital
Perry
Nora McCarthy
Daniel’ McCarthy
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John Anhart
Palmer
Lane
Dem
Worley Dunlap
Codington
Plainfield Trust
Chauncey F. Colstreet
Plainfield Trust Comferce
New York
Scott
Wadell Pernell
Dutellen
Martone
Joseph
Louis
Zeek Baking
East Pront
Roth's Meat Market
Nt Street
Cottage Place
Queena “Tillotson
City H H School
San Carlo Grand Opera Company
San Francisco
Queena Ole
Emmautes
Miss Tillotson
West Eighth Street
Mailison Avenue
Miss Rose Tillotson
New York Evening Telegram
Park Avenue
Front Street
Charles P. Senger
Sycamore Avenue
Percy H. Stewart
United States
Stewart
Pilattsburg
Hillside Cemetery
Westfield
Cred
E. R. Ackerman
Allen E. Beals
East Second Street
Jane E. Nicol
Richmond Street
Congressman Capstick
Beals
Daily Press
New York Tribune
Senator Ackerman
Calkins
New Jersey State Council of Defense
Raymond
Newark
Segar
Passaic
Edge
State Board of Health
North Plainfield
Pietro Raele
Thomas Riena
J. W. Schemp
C. M. Lewis
Howard A. Mage
William Kramer
DeMera
Harold White
Edson Henry
West End
Thomas Jones
Charles Richardson
Julius Perry White
John W. Arniel
New Brunswick
Bound Brook
Somerville
Mr. Arniel
George T. Caskey
War Council
Essex County
Henry G. Atha
Rity
Aasda
Food Administration
Thor
Ryder & Graves Electric Company
West Second Street
Plainfield, N. J
Ieae Bres
Try the Central Publishing Company
North Ave
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