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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
7
Two local teens join Yale theater and literary circle roles in a production at Theatre New Year’s Derke Plainfield native Tom plays a lead while BD of Brooklyn is in cast. NY figures shaped the success of last spring’s production with KR A Lovett and GM Murray noted in campus listings.
Plainfield man Harmon, son of Went Eighth street, is set to be ordained a deacon in Seaton Hall by Bishop O Connor. A class of candidates trained under Cardinal Parley will participate as the ceremony proceeds. The event is scheduled for 8 o'clock tomorrow at the Catholic church with several attendees expected.
A Christmas week plan at Washington school includes evening men’s gym classes, rehearsals for Dunbar Dance, and athletic games. The schedule runs through Saturday with activities in the game room and high school facilities.
The article notes chairmen for the Soldiers Annual Fair committees as First Sergeant Anwar for Advertising Quart A R Tranchand, LeRoy and Closk Room with Former I Pearson and Corporal George Howell, and privates Miller and Grorary COS. Mentions a visitor from Pittshire to Boston and a theatre company quarters at Behenertsdv, with a home in Albany.
The veteran Newark editor John J Leidy contributed a final literary item from his deathbed to the Newark Cat, praising corporate gifts to Christmas charities and noting large sums, possibly millions, given by capital and financial institutions. The item also touches on wage costs, a local church event, and community notices, including marriage news from Oakland and a New Jersey Audubon Society appeal regarding sparrow nests.
Philadelphia reports highlight Miss Helen B. ae eeme ter of Mr and Mrs Stuart H ney of Speen s avenue as a skilled young singer. Her performance included The Cry of the Balter and the Garden Lehman pieces, praised for technical ability and musical understanding. Plans for a future concert and a post holiday recital are mentioned, alongside Christmas program moments in local schools.
The Community Orchestra and Chorus will repeat a program at Piemeters High, under director Clinton rata er. The concert will feature orchestra numbers, part songs, and Dudley Burk's "The Coming of the King." Florence Hawkins and others are listed in the entertainment committee. A separate note reports Rev Edwin Shaw declining a church offer for personal reasons.
City and borough schools along with a private academy closed for the holiday season following a year end program. At North Plainfield High School an 11 30 am celebration featured the Glee Club and vocal performances. The Senior Class staged a Christmas observance at Saengerbund Hall with a planned program and refreshments. Washington School held a night auditorium program with a Christmas play titled An Old Fashioned Santa Clare.
The Malford agency in New York reported several recent sales and rentals. Property No 1104 Putnam Avenue passed to T.L. Palmer of Mainfield. Mrs G B Simons sold No 222 Emerson Avenue, with property formerly owned by Andrew Brunton. Alice B Prost purchased a lot on Prospect Avenue near Rahway Road, formerly owned by Frederick P Fowler.
Miss Ginna, debutante daughter of the late Daniel Cinna, to wed Roger Mellick. Details reference Christmas Home Hour and dances in Muhlesberg area with further parties noted for December events.
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