Local Cotomine War Briefs And Civic Notes
A packed Plainfield area digest reports wartime shortages and allocations, council chatter, church events, school and camp posts, fundraising drives, and community notices. It highlights local officials and residents including civic leaders and family names, with care to note public meetings, performances, and charitable drives amid a busy week. The item mentions allocations, coal orders, naval academy appointments, and community programs across churches, clubs, and schools.
Dollar spent at the Hippodrome roars through time
A long passage analyzes how a single dollar buys many parts of the Hippodrome show. It details payments to stars Houdini Sybil Vane and garden acts, salaries of stage crews, orchestra, ushers, and keepers, plus front office costs and maintenance. The piece frames wartime value and the vast organization needed to run the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarew Feara
Anas
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Charles Dillingbane
Hippodrome
Big Playhouse
Houdini
Sybil Vane
Altgongs
Circus
Bluco
Willie Vans
Slayman Ali
Sixth Avenue
Willeh
Hippiodrome Orchestra
Raymond Hubbell
Da Barry With Miss Theda Bara Coming Next Week
The great William Fox photoplay Da Barry starring Theda Bara will show at the Plaingfield Theatre on Monday and Wednesday February 11 and 14. The film highlights Bara in period dresses designed after Louis XV and explores secrets of womanly attire, with Fern delivering strong work. A vaudeville all star finale accompanies the feature. A small chimney fire at Dr Prehasen’s home was contained with no serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
da Barry
Louis XV
Mies Rara
Tooma
Mies Fern
Eereen
Mien Fora
da Barre
Pingafield
Acta
Mayor Seeks Aid to Expand War Insurance Reach
The mayor urged assistance to promote war insurance as New Jersey defense officials announce a February 12 deadline for unprotected enlisted soldiers. The government argues the low rates make coverage affordable for all service members and stresses relatives should be informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey State Council of Defense
Nofiew
Deventea
County Engineers Endorse Markers Design For Roads
County engineers advocate standard durable road markers with legible lettering. They prefer privately owned markers in secondary positions and urge placing the town name and nearby town names prominently on route signs. States contacted include Connecticut Delaware Florida Illinois New Hampshire North Carolina and Wisconsin.
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Peas Sasehoenes
Ty Masons
Joo We Marten Ee
Jena
Atten Sien
Mos
Riews
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Milnois
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Vir- Wiecensia
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Robert McGoldrick
Divi Henal School
Camp McCiellan
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Ruth
Gleaner
Trinity Reformed Church
Young Pequlew Society
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Tomas Fitch
Park Avenue
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William P. Doane
Mixy Juan Dayton
Ernesting Wilson
William H. Tease
Edith Rus
Frederick Attlee
Murray Stalker
Hoy
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Thomas Fitch
Manie
Charles & Hellyer
Ethel Hall
Grace Hunt
Trinity Reform
Henry Sender
Loyal Hand
William Trembath
A. Zimmer
Albert Jackson
Dessarer
Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church
John T. €. Knox
United Kerr
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New York
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United States
Hitchcock
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Camcom Health Corporation
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Harrison Avenue School
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Hilleldescence
Hecree E. Vincent
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Charles McCormick
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News of the Theatre
Theda Bara
Dr. Prehasen
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L.stein
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L. Moraller & Sons
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Park Ave
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Teencrafe
Merset Garage
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J. R. Blair
Farmers’ Hotel
Jacob Blimm, Jr
Somerset St
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County Engineers
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East Fifth St
Camp DIX
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Cole & High Funeral Directo Chapel & Office
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