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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1917

Page

6

K of C Council Offers Patriotic Service Telegram

Watchung Council Knights of Columbus No. 652 sent a telegram to President Wilson offering services for national defense. Joseph Tumulty replied that the President appreciates the patriotic proffer and expresses grateful thanks. Varley read the message at a Tuesday barber event.

J. Varley of Watchung Council Sentenan Joseph Tumalty Wea Varley Knights of Columbus Baraer

U S Army Officer Conducts Auto Census in Plainfield

An army officer surveyed Plainfield residents to count motor vehicles usable for military needs. He noted many heavy trucks could be available in an emergency and observed local industrial activity tied to wartime mobilization. The visit followed broader military and factory developments since Europe conflict began.

United States United States Army Cil Europe Tie Et Etal State Department Trenton

Former Teacher Becomes Real Estate Agent in Plainfield

Harold F. Biddle of East Ninth Street opens real estate offices in the new State Trust Co. building at Park and North avenues serving Plainfield and surrounding areas. He owns property in five states, travels nationwide, and offers tax law knowledge and broad service. His agency lists clients including London Assurance and Equitable Life, among others. The Hoodoo play cast is being chosen by the Chi Gamma Chi Club of Northid with a Sunday meeting set for 4 PM to select the three act production cast.

Harold F. Biddle East Ninth Street State Trust Coaneer Park and North Avenues Plainfield Biddle New Bank The London Assurance Phoenix Fire Insurance Company North Alican Guarantee and Accident Com . Fidelity and Casualty Company Equitable Life Insurance Chi Gamma Chi Club Northid Mary O’connor Ceney Anna Meouine Elsie Moulton Anitn Deley Catherine Newell Frances Newman Teresa McCullough Florence Daley Esther Regan Etta Penton

Irving Jefferson Schoola Parent Teacher Meeting

The Irving Jefferson School Parents Teachers Association held a formal meeting Tuesday with vocal and instrumental selections by pupils. Refreshments were served by Mrs Haseltine and Mrs Charles Loore. The next meeting at Irving School is March 18 and will feature a lecture on Tan corn. The North Plainfield PTA February event at Oak High School will be on February 19 with Judd Stewart lecturing on Abraham Lincoln. The entertainment starts at o'clock with a small admission to cover costs. Old Glory Council D of T held a lodge dance with many members in attendance and refreshments served. At Mam W H P Vey sey 812 Park avenue, $25.00 cash rewards offered for finding ae eo. Read the Record.

Irving—Jefferson Haseltine Charles Loore Irving School North Plainfield Parent- Teacher Association Oa High School Judd Stewart Abraham Lincoln Old Glory Council Fts Lodge

Building Loan Officers Reelect Officers At Union Meet

At the annual meeting of the Union Building and Loan Association held Monday M. Laing was re elected president J P Emmons and others were re elected trustees The other officers include J W E Van derboef secretary Morrie C Van Aredale treasurer C B Vail H R Thorn and Edward Baker Jr re elected auditors Charles M Dolliver re elected counsel

Union Building and Loan Association M. Laing Mr. Laing J. P. Emmons J. W. E. Vanderboef Morrie C. van Aredale C. B. Vail H. R. Thorn Edward Baker, Jr Charles M. Dolliver

Elks Name Committee to Decide On Affair Show

A committee of prominent Elks meets tomorrow night to decide whether to stage a minstrel show or an operetta. Harold Skillings heads the group with William Cantrey Callabrook Leroy Woodbull Breer Starker and Albert F La Rock among the members. The decision on which production to present in city rooms will likely be announced after the next meeting.

The Elks Harold Skillings William Canterey Callabrook Leroy Wood- Bull Breer Starker Albert F. la Rock Skirlings Row Elks of Minstrey Eal

Will Form Society for Aid in Fanwood

A meeting at the home of Mrs A J Nichol in Fanwood aims to organize a local aid society. Mrs Stephen G Vanca Liegh Society members express interest and invite young women over fifteen to attend. The group plans to assist the nation if the European crisis worsens, aiding the stricken.

Society For Aid Fanwood Mra A. J. Nichol FairWood Europe

Lenten Schedule At Church Of The Holy Cross

The Church of the Holy Cross announces a forty day Lent schedule with services four days weekly excluding Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. Rev. H. St. G. Burrill conducts Tuesday 5 PM services and Wednesday evening worship at The Ateich with an organ recital at 7 20. Morning communion 8 10 and 9 30, litany and penitential office at 7,360 7 45 evening service with address.

Church of the Holy Cross H. St. G. Burrill Ateich

All Keyed Up For Second Basketball Title Battle

Plainfield High faces Platefield High at Ninth Street Institution on Washington's Birthday Thursday. The North Plainfeld team relies on Bil Abern, watched closely as the borough anticipates a tougher game than Plainfield supporters expect.

Plainfield High Platefield High School Ninth Street Washington Ganketa North Plainfeld Plainfield

Charles Stimpson Rites Held for Local Builder

Charles Stimpson died Friday at his home on Sixth Street. The funeral service was led by Rev. Birney Hutcom of Park Avenues Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Methodist cemetery. A native of Jamaica, he had lived in America since birth and resided in Plainfield since 1720. For years he was a local builder, constructing Trusk Inn on Park Avenue. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Preda of this city and Mrs. Greenwood of Laredo, Texas.

Charles Stimpson Charles Sti Bixth Street Birney Hutcom Park Avenues Baptist Church Mr. Stimpson Jama America Plainfield Park Avenue Preda Greenwood Laredo Texas

Walter Harrison Funeral Services Held in City

Walter Harrison forty five of East Fourth street had funeral services Wednesday afternoon at Park Avenue undertaking parlors with Rev. Edwin Shaw officiating. Interment followed at Filile cemetery. Harrison resided here many years and was survived by local ties.

Walter Harrison East Fourth Street Park Avernue Edwin Shaw Harrison

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