Local residents report travel and visits from Boston convention figures
Madison avenue resident Personal A Dusham returns from Boston after attending the No-Makers convention. Reed Meee Berandall, Bruce street, visits family. Mrs. Van Ness of Netherwood avenue hosts Laura Newett. Laura and Ida Os eS Mat reassigned duties after training. Mr. Willard and son finish a Canada and New York tour and plan future travel. The piece lists many social visits, arrivals at Grove Park Inn, and relatives visiting Newark, Plainfield, and Atlantic City, with mentions of Boston trips and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dusham
Madison Avenue
Boston
Reed Meee Berandall
Bruce Street
Laura EK
Newett
West
Mre
van Ness
Netherwood Ave
Mar Rocan Jenkins
Ida Os Es Mat
Willard
A. & Willard
Canada
New York City
W. L. Lockwood
Acherilin
N.C
Grove Part Inn
Moyer
Mario Bowe Ec
Grove Park Inn
Tel
North
Putcosia
Flort
ArGrar iEame
James Richardece
Unis
Minedine Improvine
Bronkiym
Entertainments for School Benefit at Towar Street Church
A dramatic program presented for the benefit of the school will be staged at the First Church on Toward Street. The entertainment features two casts and includes The Return of Deborah and Our Aunt From California. Patton and others have assisted in organizing the event at Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towsdar
Deborah
California
Patton
Central Avenue
Thister
Han Been
Surprise gathering honors Rotert Dents at home
A surprise party for Rotert Dents took place at his home on Duer North Pisinfalt Monday. Friends attended from Brooklyn and nearby places helping with piano, drums, and vocal selections during refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotert Dents
Duer North
Stadele
Hartshorn
Brooklyn
New York
Queen orreeest Mrs McKENZIE VISIT
At the home of Mrs B and Carval Street on Friday Miss Jean McKenzie a Scotty woman who has spent time at the battle front will tell of her expert Mrs McKenzie plans to relate to Europe in April The lecture will be held under the auspices of the Plainfield Saran Annortation the audit Miss will also be made up of those So Ravene Internat In the Suffrage Bavement Invitations will be issued for the affair and it is expected that as seat sales may one loen women
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra B & Carval
Feeney Engagement Announces Daughter's Betrothal
Mr and Mrs John J Feeney announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Frehone to Thomas of the same city The couple plans a ceremony at St Stephens Church in Fil- as details are confirmed by the Feeney family and local parish records
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Feeney
Thomas
St.ethien’s Church
Bride-elect honored at a family shower in Springfield
A bead and token shower for the bride-elect was hosted by Mrs McCollum and Miss Litey with Elmer Sidley, Eugene McCollum, Mrs Gickley and several Littell family members among guests. The guests played a game titled The Key and shared congratulations for the upcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sidley
McCollum
Eugene McCollum
City
Gickley
Mise McCollum
NM. McCollum
Miss Litey
Springfield
Mise Louise
Wyoming
Mra
D. Webster Littl
Gr Mes
Albert Littell
Ming Afra Littell
Elks Mask Dance Largely Attended at Lodge
A masquerade dance was held at the lodge club home with high attendance. Masks were required for entry and the event featured various stunts and entertainment planned by committees led by Marcy De Mera, A. C. Van Redale, tj Mosher, Fred Emwone, and CPs Gnyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oes
Ess
Marcy de Mera
A. C. van Redale
Tj Mosher
Fred Em“wone
Cps Gnyder
Malley Rectory Tea Event Noted In Miss Mal Cart Tale
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tea entertainment linked to Miss Alice Malcart seat and rector of Heavenly SURPTURE. Names and roles appear garbled but point to a social event connected to the Malley family and local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It Malley
Heavenly Surpture
Alice
New Jersey Suffrage Committee Seeks Ballot Access
The New Jersey State Suffrage Association sent a committee to Governor Bene at Trenton led by Mrs Edward Felckert and Mrs Jenny Crofat White. They pledged willing support in their county and outlined action by the Plainfield Equal Suffrage Associates. The plan mirrors New York action at Albany with Mrs Henry C White hinting the Right for the ballot may be paused for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Jereer State Suffrage Association
Walter E. Bene
Trenton
Edward Felckert
Jenry Crofat White
Thin Rity
Plainfield Equal Suffrace Associates
Patriotism Drives Plainfield Social Groups to National Focus
Across Plainfield and nationwide, social life shifts toward national affairs as patriotic causes gain prominence. Women organize at monthly meetings of local branches, supporting the National Aid Society and floral associations while mobilizing at recruiting stations and aiding the war effort.
Recital by Henry Burleigh Draws Many At Evergreen School
Under the Pi eld Community Chorus auspices Henry T Burleigh American songwriter gave a recital at Evergreen School Monday evening. Inclement weather kept attendance light. Clifford A Draider organist rector introduced the singer. Burleigh offered Why Adam I Pet The Com Song My Captain and Deen River among pieces, sung with family tone and rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pield Commounity Chorus
Theatra
Henry T. Burleigh
Evergreen School
Clifford A. Draider
First Methodiat Church
Commi
Bur
Adam
Mr. Burleigh
Booker Washington
Sanine Cone Resorts Pow Toad by D0 Keep
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Sanine Cone and Resorts with unclear context. No readable date, location, or events to anchor a full summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resorts
Final Touches on Club Minstrel Show Preview
The Standard Aeroplane Club prepares its first agi minstrel show at the menos Inditerium on cerary 24. Ralph Fr. Cros, president, will speak and introduce the chorus. Music will be provided by the Union Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agi
Standard Club
Aeroplane Corporation
Menos
Ralph Fr. Crosby
Standard Aern Club
Union Orchestra
Two Playlets Well Produced At Plath High
A tented audience enjoyed two well staged playlets at Plath High School auditorium. Robert Tardsley and Jack In the comedy received praise while Marguerite Penny and Evelyn Foster impressed in Narcissus and Echo. Patronesses Riley Archibat assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plath
Robert Tardsley
Jack
Jo Rece
Bwaker
Paul
Cabine Gizilo
Jenny
Margueri
Penny Ition
Evelyn Foster
Riley
Archibat
Mrs Thomas Edison Hosts Tea in Society Introduction
Mrs Thomas Edison pours tea at a formal society event in the neighborhood. Miss Prank See es ger Tentdente Ina tthe Neth Rotherwood and Mrs Mieane assisted. About fifty invitations issued for the affair marking Mrs Edison’s formal introduction to local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bay
Mra
Mieane
Thomas
Rotherwood
Howe
Sloane
County Teachers Meet at North Plainfield High School
Somerset Association members held a county teachers meeting at North Plainfield High School last Saturday afternoon. They discussed many problems facing local schools and shared approaches to improving instruction and student outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Association
Evening With the Stars lecture at local high school
Forth Plainfield High School hosted an annual TELEPHONE LECTURE titled An Evening With the Stars. Hitch gardt delivered a talk to pupils, given by a member of the local New York ne Company, celebrating the evolution of the day morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchgardt
the of Education
Forth Plainfield High School
Th New York Ne Company
Call Halt in Belgian Work
The American Commission for Relief in Belgium warns of withdrawal from relief participation across the country. Belgian relief groups fear discontinuation though Americans will still contribute offerings. Hoover states aid remains effective under neutral management and ongoing support continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He- Uns
Belgium
Beli Ona
William L. Hennold
Hennold
London
Brussels
Herbert C. Hoover
Banda
College Card Party at the Park Club
Mount St Marys students and the slumnas held a card party and reception at the Park Club. Grida Euchre and Sve hundred betrayed were noted in planning. Minsa Birkle served as chair with Julia Blake as secretary. The event moved from Pecotlege to the club to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St. Mary's
Geneas Wille
Tery
Grida Euchre
Sve Hundred
Minsa Birkle
Misa Julia Blake
Pelcotlege
Loyal Daughters Exhibit Garments for the Poor
Loyal Daughters of the Red Cross style group in King's Daughters held an exhibition of garments made for the poor during the past year. A social afternoon at Mrs E P Belvidere Avenue on February 28 will feature talks by Mrs A M Most Mrs W C Hubbard and Miss Helen Harman. Miss Harman will discuss hospital efforts to assist those stricken by infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civele
Piatabeld Union
King’s Daughters
E. P.J. Belvidere Avenus
Seversl
A. M. Most
W. C. Hubbard
Helen Harman
Paceaue Party For Members Of 1st Floor
A package party and dance was held under the auspices of the Onszy Men's Hebrew Association at the organization club rooms on West Street Wednesday evening. A four piece string orchestra furnished the music. The affair is part of a series of dances previously not Edward Marks. The Lincoln birthday observance at North Plainfield High School featured songs and recitations by students including Howard Willett Bertha Martin and others. Supervisor D. Fred Aunger spoke on Life and Character of Lincoln. Plainfield High ushers listed for April 13 include W. Lewton Fass Clifford Feiring William Barry Stanley Burser Seymour Day Ralph Gray Victor Larits Raymond Kirch Irving Reddy Arthur Townley LeRoy Force and Leslie Daler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onsy Men's Hebrew Association
Organization Club
West Satreet
Edward Marks
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
North Plainfield High School
America
Cxercioms
D. Fred Aunger
Lin
Boys’ Athletic Association
Seddon Persy
Plainfield High School
Hae
W.rewton Fass
Cliford
Feiring
Wiliam Barry
Stanley Burser
Seymour Day
Ralph Gray
Victor Larits
Raymond Kirch
Irving Reddy
Arur Townley
LeRoy Force
Lesie Daler
Mothers' Association Meeting On Public Schools Aid
Mothers from Avenue Gohonl gathered in the afternoon for a talk on Public Schools Aid. The event drew a large crowd of mothers and proved of considerable interest to the attendees.
Democratic Dance at Columbus Auditorium Draws Large Attendance
The Jefferson Democratic Club hosts its third annual dance at Columbus Auditorium. Officials expect a largely attended event with ice skating as part of the evening’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Democratic Club
Columbus Auditorium
All is Ready for Big Fair
Announced for the annuel fair of Company K to open tomorrow with National Guard members urged to attend through patronage. Committees listed by Captain Patterson Moor include printing and ad, refreshments, door and cloak room, decorations, and novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annuel Fair
National Guard
Paterson
Moor
L. Apgar
A. R. Vranchaed
Garweant le
de Camp
North Plainfield High to Debate Labor Issue in Closed Session
The North Plainfield High School debating team reports to Edwin L Sullivan Joseph Gallagher and Fred Greene as alternates with Sullivan as reader. The debate, governed by Rutgers rules, will be closed to the public and faces Cranford on March 2 over labor topics and common issues with other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Plainfield High School
Edwin L. Sullivan
Joseph Gallagher
Fred Greene
Edwin Sullivan
Rutgers
North Pinthfield
Cranford
Community Center in Business Session Held
A business session of the community center was convened with Thomas C. Vail serving as chairman to discuss extension matters and future plans. The gathering focused on organizational updates and the next steps for ongoing projects.
Admission Action Noted by Officials
Fragmentary OCR reads admission will be ie action, with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or places available. Further readable details needed to identify involved persons or institutions and specify the action or outcome.
Unclear Names on Local Page List
Fragmentary OCR shows a string of likely personal names including Green WrDowsll and Wiliam Farr Jomeid Woolley Harry Puss BY Uot Cannon George Bchempp Wal ter Condver James O'Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green WrDowsll
Wiliam Farr
Jomeid Woolley
Harry Puss
Uot Cannon
George Bchempp
Walter Condver
James O'Connor
Knights of Columbus Fair Draws Large Crowd
The K of C fair drew many attendees during the week ending last Saturday night. St. Joseph's and North Pisinfield groups organized events with Hibernians booths drawing wide interest. The Ancient Order of See and Benevolent Society seen strong participation as a competitive procession for the silver cup trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslumbus
St. Joseph's Bille
North Pisinfield
Order
Hibernians
Aj Benevolent Society
Eridenes
Gt. Joseph's Binlé Clase
Att Te of Columbus
See
Excellent Work of Junior Circles at Cedarcroft
The Junior Branch on Park Avenue reports 145 contributions for the hospital drive led by Misnes Ene Randall Elizabeth Elizabeth Cook Virginia Beatrice Rhoades and Mary Deund. Enrollment rises to fourteen with several applications pending admission at the next Cedarcroft meeting in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boctetron
Anniversary Event Combines National and Local Meetings
In Washington a twentieth anniversary celebration of the National Mexicas Box of Special Ive Parents was held last evening. The local Parent-Teacher Association monthly meeting was consolidated with the event, as attendees anticipated hearing Corbusier during the evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
I Corbusier
Consumers' League Dine In at YWCA Tonight
The Consumers' League plans a Women's evening at the YWCA to discuss the bill before New Jersey's legislature on improving working conditions for women. A supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and attendees are asked to notify the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ League
New Jersey
Abe
Surprise Birthday Party for John Frederickson
A surprise birthday gathering was held at 73 Lansland Avenue in honor of John Frederickson. Attendees included Joe B. Will J. R. McGoldrick Jr and J. Dress among others in Loughiis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frederickson
Last Loughiis
Joe B. Will
J.eat R. McGoldrick, Jr
J. Dress
Engagement Announced For Miss Bartlett In New York City
In a Valentine social at Miss Dorie Haury and Barkley’s home, the People’s Association announced the engagement of Mrs W J Buttelld’s daughter to Thor E Bartlett of New York City. The event honors the couple as they plan future ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Dorie Haury
Barkley
Valent Grant
People’s Association
W. J. Buttheld
Thor E. Bartlett
New York City
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Tumey Miles
Jacob Tee
Harriet
Tal
Newark
Io Pope
Far Hille
Moerly
Elty
Shmuel P. T. Wilbur
Bert Mi
Ephraim Vail
State and
Department
Hogh Builders
Faghes
Park Avenue
Elipple
Bouth Becis Setty
Mire Avenue
Buuffalo
Baward Huston
Wobert Dentz
Qeen
Mise McKenzie
Holy Field
Peare
Usion Street
America First — Society
Het
National Aid Society
Ineal
Plainfeld
Ife
Tinto Et Making
Mrs. Thomas Edison
the Park Club
Paceaue Party
MEA
Thomas C. Vail
Plato
Barricon Avenue
Patush
Man's Association of the
Chu of the Heavenly Rest
Tien IL
Genticres Eregaironn
K. of C. Fair
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