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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
1
Francis J Blats, president of the Union County attorney's office, plans to retire from the center after prolonged illness. Codington has not been in good health recently and may need to step down before the end of the year. Jolie B Rowty, daughter of, returns home following an attack.
The Elks plan a charitable Christmas program at the big playhouse to aid local families in need. Leaders Bill Counthan and Mike Gha of Pisinfiald Centre donate the venue and vaudeville acts to delight youth, with committee members guiding arrangements.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal a parade of names, schemes, and forecasts for Plainfield in 1917. Mentions include local officials, court posts, chautauqua circuits, municipal projects, and party politics. Guests express well wishes while listing ambitions and speculative plans for governance and business.
An avalanche of votes highlighted the contest run by the Record in Plainfield. Mr. Scott was awarded the auto while Kyle received the piano after a local contest managed entirely by the Record's staff. Judges backed the contest procedures amid broad satisfaction and noted external promoters were not involved.
The YMHA announces the third annual speaking contest to be held Sunday evening in the club room. Participants will discuss themes titled The Glory of man and The Story of Himmelfarh among others. The surrounding notes mention Christmas trees and wholesale pricing, with bundles quoted between 76 cents and 1 dollar each.
The Curtim Aerop c of Buffalo and Glenn i say raise concerns over mutation development, with plans to enlarge the pliant and displace workers. Estimates show 1917 orders worth up to 10 million dollars, while royalties worth 2 million could flow to Wright interests as the Plainfield firm adjusts prices and production amid disputed offsets. Mia Al7 spent Tueniay with friends in the city.
Friends of N Ranges report that Assemblyman Ranyon was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1895 and ran on three fronts. The note suggests pressure to aid his judgeship appointment and hints at Governor Elect Edgs's influence.
Bobby Jones joins Chevrolet staff as the narrative shows Chevrolet’s leadership and product pricing context. Lewis Chevrolet, vice president and chief engineer of AMC, states the American Six price is set at 1256 dollars. Contracts for materials last winter aimed at 1190 but actual costs and plans now differ. The article notes displays in New York and Chicago and mentions Gens work at Plaisfield plant.
Miss Mary fon Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles P Thompson of Summit Avenue married Louis K Clark of Netherwood Avenue in a Church of the Holy Cross ceremony conducted Tuesday afternoon. The bride wore the family ring and was given away by her father with Miss Helen Thompson as attendant and J Pord Flagg cousin of the groom as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parental home before the couple departed for a wedding trip through eastern states. They will reside on Jackson Brenue in this city upon return.
FR Jones of this city, supervisor at General Chemical Co plant Bayonne, received a gold watch chain gold cigar cutter pipe and two boxes cigars from four hundred workers. Michael Ryan, chairman of the employers association, praised his popular leadership and urged continued cooperation for another strong year. Bonues to clerks spread as Christmas gifts rise to ten percent at Western Union Trust Co and National City Bank. A K Force Co and other firms consider similar moves. William Holmes resigns from First Baptist Church choir to join Marble Collegiate Church. His soloist work for Dr Carl Duff admired by the congregation.
Mayor Leighton Calkins refused to grant exemptions to the Sunday closing law ahead of Christmas. He informed Police Chief Kiely that stores must remain closed, noting the blue laws have been enforced all year and there should be no special leniency for the holiday weekend.
W. W. Warnock of Craig place, after a serious operation at Muhlenberg hospital in October, has recovered and on Monday assumed the position of manager for the Zook Baking Company. Experienced in all lines of the confectionary and baking trade, he will work at the Zook establishment on East Front street after previously heading Hawkiers bakery at Granke.
Tax collectors recorded a record closing day with 127000 paid in taxes, raising the total to 263000 as property owners flooded Townsend's office. The final day saw 64000 paid, followed by 372000 the next day, and a general decline in delinquents due to citywide efforts. Manning & Curt, 1106 Depot Avenue, advertise loan and insurance.
Addis plans retirement after twenty years with the health department. A pension request may be reviewed by department directors, with potential monthly benefits under consideration. The narrative recalls Addis's long career including epidemic response in 1899 1900 1901 and public health work tracing diphtheria sources.
The Wheeler family of Auburn announces the engagement of Ida May Wheeler to Claude Wilmot Elphee son of Mr and Mrs Elphee of Auburn New York. The couple plans marriage after suitable arrangements while Maxson and others recover from a recent outing at Oak Park.
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