Draft Board Calls For Twenty More Men In War Effort
In Plainfield and nearby locales the draft board prepares to notify sixty two registrants for selective service. The effort aims to fill vacancies for Camp Dts en Wondery with men selected from examinations held last Saturday and Wednesday. Names include Leroy Dohneqn and Henry K. fall dames among others. continuation noted on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Crowder
Plainfield
Washington
Camp Dts En
Gorge York Promises Oranges and Alligators
Dietriet Court deputy George Tork, now at home on Coluwhig Avenue, remains seriously ill and plans a Pebratth benefit trip. He aims to travel overland to Eustis, Florida, then attend events in Savann ah before a hoped return. Doctor W Ht Joe ALS cautions and advises rest as he prepares for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietriet
George Tork
Coluwhig Avenue
Savan
Eustis
Fla
York
West Ender's letter withheld by signature block
The Record explains it cannot print a forceful reply to Charles H. Hand because the author hides behind the signature West Ender. It states it accepts only communications with real names to ensure fairness and names will be used if the author reveals identity. Also reports Caroline Scheidecker of New Iivet underwent appendicitis surgery at MiMenberg Hospital and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hand
Trecord
Endrer
Mise
Caroline Scheidecker
New Iivet
Offer
MiMenberg Hospital
Epworth League Convention in Plainfield May
The Elisabeth District Epworth League convention will be held Thursday May 23 at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in this city. An event program is being arranged. John Casey Jr arrives from Camp Gordon Atlanta and will enjoy a ten day furlough at his West Third Street home. He has served as a private in Company A 320th Field Artillery at Camp Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Elisabeth District
John Casey
John F Casey, Jr
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
West Third Street
Cattery
Jury Finds Hirsch Guilty in Misrepresentation Case
A Union County Court jury found Lyman Hirsch guilty after a lengthy deliberation over misrepresentation of merchandise. The West Front Street retailer faced a two-dollar-and-seventy-cent skirt claim as “all wool.” The verdict carried a mercy recommendation. judge James J. Connolly will pass sentence next week. The case arose from a campaign by the Plainsfield Business Men's Association, which cited shopper complaints and prompted multiple witnesses on wool versus mercerized fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Beth
Lyman Hirsch
West Front Street
Dodge James
Hirach
A. E. Forre
Business Men's Association
Williams
Mr. Newcorn
Hirsch
Nal
Walestouncetooe
Marion S. Ackerman
Jnde
A. B. Force
J. A.demott
Former Plainfield expert to aid Camp Fire protection plan
Robert Woodhouse, formerly of Netherwood and longtime Plainfield resident, travels to Jacksonville, Florida to consult with federal officials on establishing a fire department at Camp J and Johnston. He previously sold the Nott Engine Company gear in Plainfield and now promotes fire safety devices with a St Louis firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woodtowe
Netherwood
Plainfield
Jacksonville
Fla
Camp J
Mr. Wendhows
South
Woodhorse
New York
Joxvine
Auto License Tag Brings Plainfielders Together in California
A New Jersey license plate spotted in Los Angeles linked Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Plainfield and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Line, former Plainfield residents, in a chance reunion. Mitchell had seen the tag while shopping and learned the drivers also hailed from Plainfield, sparking a rapid, friendly exchange and hospitality on the California visit. The Lines had left Plainfield for California years earlier, with Line a masna contractor and Mrs. Line formerly Browner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New Jersey
Los Angeles
William Harding
Jobe Street
Harry Mitchell
Old Dome
Folts
Heath
Mitchell
Jarmey
Hus
Plainfield
Mra Mitchet
Queener
Clarence Line
Browner
Aaron Fronwer
New Market
Pacific Coast
Potter Press Works
Mr. Line
Plainfield Pres
West
Trades Council to discuss Mayor's letter tonight
The Trades Council will hold a meeting to take up the Mayor's letter amid rumors of a shift in stance. Opposition to organized labor and reluctance to accept a good faith retrenchment are cited, with discussion on municipal building aid and whether the Mayor or his team will be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laager
Trades Co
Private McCarthy Seriously Injured at Camp McClellan
Private George McCarthy son of Mr and Mrs Andrew McCarthy of Orchard Place is hospitalized at Camp McClellan with internal injuries and other hurts possibly keeping him idle for a month or six weeks. He may not return to service but plans to stay until government discharge. He served in Troop D then Military Police and was injured while taming a horse during duty. comrades aided him and he is a former New York real estate employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy
Orchard Place
Camp McClellan
Rimesti
McCarthy
New York
William L Callahan Dies After Operation
William L Callahan longtime Plainfield livery proprietor died at Muhlenberg Hospital after a major operation. He was born in Ireland seventy three years ago and lived in Plainfield since the Civil War era. Funeral at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys cemetery. He leaves a widow, daughter Mrs John J Kally, and two sons William H Callahan and Anthony Callahan. An engagement announcement follows for Ada Clair Woodworth and Willem M Walsh Jr of Westervelt avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Callahan
Plainfield
Muhlenberg Hospital
St. Mary's Church
Atoeck
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mr. Callahan
Ireland
Rye
Woodland
Union County
G Ransom Allen
Westervelt Avenue
Ada ‘Clair Woodworth
Willem M. ‘Walsh, Jr
William M. Walsh
Walsh
Worth
Watchung Avenues
Sewage Bed Upgrades Approved for Three Municipalities
Plainfield North Plainfield and Dunellen councils unanimously authorize 25 000 for improvements at joint sewage beds near Green Brook to fix long standing plant inefficiencies. Engineer George W Pullen details plan including new sludge beds piping and screens with final costs reaching 35 000 and possible further work if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
North Plainfield
Dunellen
Greenbrook
Thomas’ P. Hylan
George A. Puller
Hylan
Calkins
Abe
Puller
Hyan
Diepess
Condict
Counen
Fort
Williams
State Department of Health
Department
State Department of Hemlth
Frank Donnelly Honored By Former School Mates
Frank Donnelly was honored by former schoolmates at a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Garret A Keating of Lee ple 25. Attendees included alumni and friends who recalled his graduation era. Betty Mara presided at the piano and accompanied Mary Donnelly and Miss Eleanor McCarthy, with several speeches concluding in Donnelly receiving a knitted pair of army works from Misses.Parnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret A. Keating
Lee
Pixinfield
Clase
Mary
Betty Mara
Mins
Mary Donnelly
Mise Eleanors McCarthy
Donnelly
Mise
Fesste Parnet
Mrs. Keating
Dennelly
Jene
Keanora McCarthy
Muriel Henmer
Helen Deady
Besse Parent
John Sullivan
Mesers
Nell Reean
William Sullivan
Frank Cullen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leroy Dohneqn
Ricalvatere Cogeia
Thomas Keating
Henry K. Fall Dames
Johnson
Fhe Ison
A. Kossher
Leslie Randolph
George W. Raydam Andrew J. Brady Chinton D
Pirwwn
Joseph Parson Gerace
W. Dnckesom
Calvin Tunnison
Jawrance T. O'Neill Herold Comte Dominick Remmers
Chartes
WH. Carman
Wills Harris
Elijah McIntyre Jot
W. Leoney
Welland Mine
Melintey Glenn
W. Rann
Gorge York
Joe Als
PEL We Corp
Semeting
Saneer Poo
Temairine
Phews Ady
Ormer
Trades Council
Rhemeer Puller
State Board of ‘Health
State Board
Fuller
Rochester
N. Y
Reading
Ena Aeer
Wtemer
Sladen
George W. Pulleh
Frank Donnelly
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