Nominal Candidates Endorsed for Union County Posts
The Republican City Committee backs Walter L. Hetfield for prosecutor and William Newcorn for judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Union County. Hetfield, a seasoned attorney with ties to Elizabeth court matters, and Newcorn, an experienced lawyer and former Plainfield District Court presider, are urged for Governor Edge to appoint. The piece also praises Plainfield Home Defense League and its rapid response drills, highlighting their community safety role amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Hetfield
Union County
William Newcorn
Court of Common Pleas
Republican City Committee
Hatfield
Offoe
Addison Swift
Elizabeth Court House
Hetfield
New Jersey
Charles A. Reed
Edge
Grand Old Party
Plainfield
Stein
Newcom
Union County Tribunal
Carlton Pieres
Crawford
Repubican
Pierce
New York
Newoorn
Supreme Court
Trenton
Chancery Chambers
Republican
Help Needed By The Red Cross In Plainfield Drive
The Plainfield Red Cross Christmas membership drive ends in three days with a goal of 6000 new registrations. Community support remains strong as campaigns exceed expectations and many enlist to back morale, relief, and reconstructive aid for war torn areas as national leaders stress universal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Plainfield
United States
Red Cros
Henry P. Davison
American Red Cross Council
Wilson
Red Cross Army
The
Republic
Red Cross War Council
Halifax
Christmas Memories and Community Plights Reflected in Local Talk
The piece reflects on holiday giving and fuel shortages, noting merchants upset by penny famine and fuel conservation efforts. It recalls communal warmth from churches after collections and nostalgic scenes of winter life, including knitting by firemen and old fashioned family evenings.
Jack Kreger Narrowly Escapes German Torpedo
East Fourth street resident Jack Kreger of Plainfield recounts a near miss at sea as a German torpedo speeds toward an auxiliary cruiser. He describes the icy Atlantic moment, the explosion, and the crew’s calm reaction during a North Atlantic convoy voyage to France. Nearby, Edward Taylor of Dunellen, later identified, greets Kreger amid US Army training camps and front-line rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsel
Jack” Kreger
East Fourth Street
Plainfield
United States Navy
Atlantic
Mr. Kreger
Naval
Uncle Sam
Newport Training School
Transnorth
France
Minnivvt
Althowgh
Tre Lolront
Oly
Nie
Kreger
Platnelder
Bie
Kreser
Taylor
Kiddies Guests to Visit Plainfield Elks Christmas Event
Santa Claus appoints Plainfield Lodge of Elks to entertain city children. On the planned morning program at the Plainfield Theatre at 10 o'clock, kids will enjoy a film and vaudeville show arranged by manager Mike Rannon as part of holiday festivities for the needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
J Luke
Elka
Elks
Banta Claus
Santa Mane
Pisinfeld
Pisinfeld Loden
Tanee
Charen
Fie
Wiliam H. Pang
Rindent Wiliam
C. SmIth
Clarence W. Monde
Walktor Apgar
William R. Towseend
Santa Claus
Plainfeld Lodge of Elms
Plainfield
North Pole
Europe
Ike Dave
Plainfield Theatre
Mike Ran ‘Non
Schools Close For Christmas In Plainfield
Plainfield's schools closed today for the usual Christmas vacation and will reassemble Wednesday January 3. Pupils enjoyed Yuletide programs with recitations songs and speeches. Three gifts were presented to the school including a Red Cross flag and a service flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Best
M Merry
Aum
B Viears Stevenson
Margaret Rice
Monroe O’deansil
Harold Laterans
Winifred Eaton
Hed Cross
Hest
P. H
Army
Navy
New Jersey
Hep Inns
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plainfield Record
Priday
Central Publishing Company, Inc
North Avenue
Albert FP
LA Rour
Pres
Geo. Mgr. i Ofice
N. J
Plainfield, WN. J
Home Defense League
Plainfield Home Defense League
Langdon
J. Whitney Baker
League
Draft Exemption Board
Christmas Club
Plainfield Trust Company
the Christmas Club
John Kenney
Fuel Commission
Union County Fuel Conservation Committee
Park Avenue
Front Street
Jennings
Steve'’ Hope
Bryant
Charlie’ Johnson
van Arsdale
East Front Street
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