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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

2

Scotch Plains brief reports reckless driving arraignments

Dr Frank C Herbert of Whitewood Avenue and William Galbraith of Stony Hill were arraigned before Recorder Morgan on reckless driving charges after a Park and Mountain Aves crash in Scotch Plains. Their cars rolled over. both escaped serious injury, and they settled damages and promised $12 for a replacement traffic post.

Frank C. Herbert Whitewood Avenue Willam Galbraith Stony Hill Morgan Scotch Plains Park and Mountain Avenues

Pall of Plainfield Patrolmen Benvolent Ball Leaves Rich Fund

About 450 attendees enjoyed a Plainfield Patrolmen Benevolent Association ball at Columbus Hall Monday night. Nichols Orchestra led by Nicholas Meyers kept the floor busy while proceeds bolster the association sick and relief fund. Notables including Plainfield and Westfield police commissioners visited, with Tobias Nolan as secretary treasurer and Thomas Fair Jey as ball committee chairman.

Plainfield Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Columbus Hall Nichols Nicholas Meyers Thomas Bebout Thomas Fair Jey Tobias Nolan Plainfield Westfield

County Registrar Edward L Bauer Sworn In At Courthouse

County Registrar Edward L. Bauer is sworn into office by Judge Pierce at the county courthouse in Elizabeth. The ceremony was witnessed by classmates and friends including Prosecutor Walter L Hetfield and W Kunyon of this city and George Johnston of Scotch Plains. The County Board of Elections canvassed overseas soldiers votes yesterday and issued election certificates. overseas ballots did not alter any official status.

Edward L. Bauer Pierce Elizabeth Theony Walter L. Hetfield W. Kunyon George Johnston Scotch Plains County Board of Huections

Auto collision on Seventh Street and Park Avenue injures drivers

A Pierce-Arrow owned by J P Bird and a Stearns-Knight owned by William Kaufman collide on Seventh Street and Park Avenue Monday morning. Mrs Louise Cole driving the Stearns-Knight had the right of way. her vehicle is badly wrecked while Kupicht is charged with reckless driving and reprimanded by the ity court. The Federal Employment Office at 149 North Avenue becomes a clearinghouse for returning soldiers, urging mayors councils of defense unions and boards to aid in locating suitable jobs for veterans.

Seventh Street Park Avenue Pierce-Arrow J. P. Bird Evergreen Avenue John Kupicht Fast Second Street Stearns-Knight William Kaufman West Seventh Street Louise Cole North Avenue Washington Federal Employment Bureau Defense City Council Street Committee Charles H. Hand South Avenue Central Street Michael Powers

Principal Resigns for YMCA Work in France

Lindsey Best of Madison avenue resigns as Plainfield High School principal to pursue YMCA work in France and is taking a special course at Columbia University to prepare. Henry R. Hubbard of West Ninth Street succeeds as acting principal.

Lindsey Best Madison Avenue Plainfield High School France Columbia University Best Henry R. Hubbard West Ninth, Street

City to convert space for storage with rental savings

The city will use former storage and incinerator bricks to build a storage house on Holerty and Greenbrook. Rental income from Walter Temple will amount to about 720 dollars annually, offsetting interest costs on the property. Private George C Noonan, missing after a drive, is reported safe in Holne. A cablegram to his parents confirms his safety.

Fromtral Walter Temple Holerty Shall Avenue Greenbrook George C. Noonan Sqn K. Botth Holne Joseph Noonan Westenth Street Noonan Seventh Aegis of New York P Inn ‘Spartansburg S. C

State School System May Be Greatly Altered in New Jersey

A heated debate over public school governance in New Jersey looms as the 1915 session nears. Proponents push abolishing the State Board of Education in favor of a single State Commissioner and four assistant commissioners handling different duties. The plan faces strong opposition from those who support retaining the current system, with influence from the State Federation of District Boards of Education.

Committee On Education John E. Gill Mercer State Board of Edducation Comminer of Education As Hells Pentary Educanl States Department of Public Seat House Thomas D. Senior Bureau of Credentials Department of Public Instruction Herbert N. Morse Business New Department Charg Morse Trenton State Federation Dity Boards of Educational Stouse New Jersey Federaion Edu Yn Busi Morse Hous ‘Education ‘Committee Rd I. Harrison Chester Ce Federatio Airman Federation Educa ii

Route plan for new belt line debated by engineers

State engineers discuss two belt line routes from Piermont to Newark Bayonne and Summit area with plans to swing via Elizabet h and Meade. Inside route favored for future costs while outer route kept under consideration. Budget talks outline December meetings for Freeholders on 1919 finances and road projects.

New Jersey Bayonne Piermigmt-on Sumanit Elizabeth Lehigh Valley Summit Ce Meadows Varipoint Ously Farsou Y Perth Anboy Arthue Kei Rafitan Bay Be - Cresson, Jr Joint Port Board Bing T. Bush Ibor Board Cresson Lowe Th¢ Joint Board Two Summit

Local Officers Named in Ramsey Board Roster

The article lists officers including John Y. Cayter of Ramsey as vice president Edward I Harrison of Chesterfield as secretary Herbert N Morse of Fronton as treasurer and Edward E Read Jr of Camden as another treasurer in the board roster.

John Y. Cayter Ramsey Edward I. Harrison Chesterfield Herbert N. Morse Frenton Edward E. Read, Jr Camden

Freeholders Begin Work on County Budget for 1919

The Union County Board of Freeholders finance committee started drafting the 1919 budget with aim to approve before year end. Expected increased costs for running offices and county institutions may raise the $689,900 figure. retrenchment will guide reductions where possible. Charles A. chairs the finance committee.

Deggie Septem Rease Uard Noonger Finance Committee Mipets Freeholder Sete Union County Mosquito Commission ST Victors Board of Freeholders Bauer County Tay Elizabeth Sou Street Union County Board of Freeholders Posaltte Charles A

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