Local residents recall Christmas visits and engagements
William Abern studying at Penn State College spent Christmas with Mrs A E Aber at North Lea and with James T MacMurray in Boston. Others include Donald Craigie returning from Buffalo and Daniel McCormack heading to Camp Dix. Engagements announced include Helen Irene Schomn to Emile Nelson and Miss Wale Trembath to C H Partashter, with families visiting in Plainfield and Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Abern
Penn State
Col- State College
Penn
Atie Hone
A. E. Abers
Northa
James T. MacMurray
Boeton
Christman
MarMu
Seaman ‘Williams
William Ope
Sandford Avenue
MacMurray
Boston
Sansox Place
George ‘Fister
France
Mra
Robert Gow
Mass
Gow
James
Adela Barbars
Fritz
Charlotte Frits
Robert Fahn
Someredt
Beroush
Mother
Fev. H. St Genreerr Rertor
Church of the Cross
North Plainfield
Mier Prits
Kersety Deataman
Dunel
Petr
James M. Charles
Charee
Anrtinton
Ala
Bietm
Reteldere Avenue
Reknell
Banthave
Samuel Harner
Wittum Farner
Mia Sarah Nevins
Fairmount
Thomas Kane
Plainfield
Cottage Place
Newark
Helen Claire
Ernest A
Charles L. Styder
Grant Avenue
Budenbach
Carttonavere
South America
New York
Citien
Annie &, Lincotn
West Street
Thes
Philadelphia
Ray Gwackhamer
West Front
St German Valley
Elmer Hunting
West Fourth
Legue
Conover
Eperoee Street
Freehold
First Baptist Church
Temple Baptist Church
Weleh
Weat
Therine Kalne
Central
St. Mary's Fant
Eateiay
Mine Mar
Troy
Weléron
John
Brookline
Manx
Mra. Mundy
William Addis
Orange Street
Mies Jane Caroline Jane Martin
Kiyo
William Elward
Bergen Street
Big City
E. ©. Conover
Elating
Edeon Gardner
Touchon
Herren Street
Herman Overland
Munter Avenue
Muhlenbers Hospital
East Second
Washington Street
Christ Mas
John T. Brown
Thomas Brown
West Fourth Street
Mra. Brown
Hich Bridge
Helen Irene Schomn
Victor Schomn
New Market
Emile Nelson
Con
Mra A. Nelson
Alan
Nelwon
Plainfield High School
Charles W. Irvin
Woodland
Avenue
Mile Wale C. Trembath
H. Partashter
Tonetion
Prinrevial
Lehigh Plans Large Scale Coal Shortage Aid
Lehigh Valley Railroad launches direct mine to city coal shipments to ease shortages in New York and other major cities. A first train of fifty cars carrying over 12 000 tons of anthracite traveled 180 miles from Hazleton area to Perth Amboy with no mid journey handling, delivering coal to New York and New England hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Jowa
Pennsylvania
Perth Amboy
New England
Hazleton
Colgate Seeks Essex County Support for Senate Bid
Colonel Austen Colgate formally announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate and asks Essex County Republicans for pledges of support. The letter notes South Jersey already has a Senator and urges North Jersey representation, aiming to unite local leaders behind his campaign and extend influence to other counties. Colgate cites decades of service as Assemblyman and State Senator and promises to represent the entire state if elected.
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United States Senatoria
Austen Colgate
Essex County
South Jersey
Frelinghuysen
Somerset County
Colgate Folows
Kanex
Campaten
United States
North Jersey
Essex
United States Senate
Conscientious Manner Letter From Austen Colgate
A fragmentary letter shows Austen Colgate urging reception of views on a matter and promising to press for a personal meeting soon. The tone is formal and indicates a request for collaboration or advice in a business or professional context. No further context is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen Colgate
Enlistment Denied Men Waiting Next Draft Call
Men weary of waiting for the next government draft call sought enlistment through the local exemption board. Secretary Layhey advised they cannot enlist while part of the next quota, as certi fied men must await an official call, possibly after the new year. Some workers, recently unemployed, pressured for immediate entry into the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terretary Layhey
Jory
Tradt
New York City
Brooklyn
Lapsley
Manager Clark Proving a Hustler at Rolce Runyon Firm
Clark recently assumed management of the Rolce Runyon Lumber and Coal Washers on Park Avenue. He brings extensive building supply experience and aims to aid rural contractors. Since moving to Plainfield two years ago he led the sales department at a North Branch lumber center and, as a trusted salesman for Boies Runyon, was chosen as manager by the board. His courteous approach has earned many friends, and his leadership is expected to boost trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Rolce
Nnal Honerth
JV. B Vonderhnef
Efebtoen
Wondratl-Martin
Vanderlant
Pieinfisth
Robe
Runyon Concern
Women Fill Positions as War Demands Grow
New Jersey labor report notes Jersey women replace men in factories amid wartime strain. Officials cite ten hour law enforcement, heightened safety needs, and the shift to munitions, chemicals, and explosives production as industry widens. Commissioner Bryant warns of fire hazards and urges stronger welfare, enforcement of child labor, and workers’ compensation measures.
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United
Te Revort
Nermal
Great Huitsin
Enidt
New Jersey
State Department of Labor
Walter E. Rdce
Commonwealth
Jaber
Bryant
Council of National Defense
Jelee
Emmioyes
Negro Welfare and Menoyment Bureau
Faree
Danham Quits Plainfield Tax Office After Long Service
Frank M Dunham of West Fifth Street resigns as assistant to the tax collector Townsend. He plans a Florida trip and unnamed future plans. Dunham has long served since Lee's directorship, after previously working for the Plainfield Gas Company. Mayor Calkins to appoint a replacement at Monday’s Common Council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danham
Weat Fifth Street
Beun
Astosnorn
Arsistant
William RB
Townsend
Florida
Calkins
Mr. Dunham
Plaingeld
Robert L. Lee
Dat Pope
Digham
Ofice
Old Plainfield Gas Company
Stace
Public Service Corporation
Lee
Dunham
John Wo Murray, Jr
William R Townsend
Westfield Clinks End Feud at Regular Meet
The Westfield Clinks bury the hatchet and adopt peace at a routine gathering. J B Wilenn presided in place of Chief Clink Andrew A Smith, guiding diplomacy during tense remarks about Gypsy Bmith revival services. Charles Denman faced opposition over invitation procedures and received a Rika pin after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Clinks
Turadlv Alent
J. B. Wilenn
Clink
Andrew A. Smith
Charles Denman
Rika
Pin
Joun
Niland
Denman
Navy Recruiting Officer Promises Good Pay and Opportunities
The recruiting officer highlights rising pay and chances in the Navy to attract young men, noting rates from $22.60 for an apprentice seaman to $41 for colored cooks and higher for machinists, with a focus on the Landeman for Quartermaster in the Aviation Corps. Officer Griffin, a British-American veteran, outlines training and advancement, and recalls his own service including Vera Cruz and a later Newark recruiting post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griitia
United State Navy
Omer
Pesterday
Lee
Uncle Sam
Jim Bow
Landeman
Cougee
Naval Service
United States
Atlantic
Grifin
Emilingly
Firetclans
Seromdel
Merchant Service
Comeann H
Edge Act Upheld as Constitutional by Supreme Court
The Edge Act tax plan imposing one mill on all real and personal property within municipal tax districts was upheld. Justice Bergen notes the act targets property taxed locally, not state taxed property, and includes railroad property and certain franchises, while some railroad and state-exempt properties remain outside. The decision preserves the framework for funding a $15,000,000 New Jersey highway system despite challenges by Gillen, Johnson, and Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Justice Bergen
Eulte
Charles P. Gillen
Ark
Charles H. Johnson
Pasente
James Bowen
Jersey City
Inn
New Jersey
Oninton
Keefe
Court of Errors
Peale
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Lehigh
Colgate
America
Lane
Jersey
Franklin K. Lane
Germany
Spain
Georgia
Alabama
Europe
Frank M. Danham
Westfield
Navy
San Francisco
Pasaig
Dleuarge
Fort Seade
D. Walle
Fort Meade
Griffin
Worcester
Mumm
Missouri
Admiral Mayo
Vera Crus
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