City Hall Architects Seek 3200 Extra Supervising Fee
City Hall architects based in New York seek eight percent of an estimated 40,000 in unfinished work as extra compensation for supervising changes, delays, and other drawings specifications. The finance committee weighs the claim amid talks of possible compromise before council approval. An additional wage raise for local carpenters could add 1000 to 1500 in costs, potentially extending completion into June or July.
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City Hall
Trinis Sa
Aris
Anetangin
Munida Ie
S Nulah
New York
Neti
W York
American Natitum
Br Pel
Peck & Bplttomiey
Dt Ia
Common Council
H. K R. White
Plainfield High School
Exner
John Patt
Miss Phillips Enlists in Wellesley Reconstruction Unit
Miss Mabelle C Phillips of Madison avenue Plainfield has enlisted in the Wellesley Reconstruction Unit organized by a western section to aid the country during the German invasion. Twelve Wellesley girls will join the unit. Phillips is to be the fourth in her immediate family in U S service. Her brothers already wear uniforms or are en route to training.
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Mabelle C. Phillips
Wellesley
Hine
Mabel C Philipa
Pelee
Um Wellesley
Syre Hundred
Wellesley Welt
Ts Volontary
einerane-Atlantic Transporta
Mim
Philling
Mm Fe College
Aince Fia
Vila
Olantation Society
Mies Phillips
Sam
Jack
McClelber
Troon O
100Th Heavy Field Artillery
Kenneth Phil- Upe
211Th Infantry
Cambrai
Heather
Phillip Phillips
National Army
Plainfield
Uncle Bim
Percy F. Prilins
Madison Avenue
Seattle
Mrak Linke
Wert
Nicéet
Camp Dix
Advisory Board Hears Appeals Of Local Men In Newark Case List
The New Jersey Division of Military Affairs reviewed about 2004 Union County cases from Newark and Plainfield resisters appealing classifications. Denied appeals placed 1-A or 1, with several individuals named including Harvey J. Rothberg and William J. Breen. Authority details show push toward final disposition. 45 of 255 were disposed yesterday in Elizabeth with varied outcomes.
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Newark
New Jersey
Bould
Union County
Otter
I-A
Lous
Harvey J. Rothberg
Breen
Tote
Plainfield
Harvey I. Rothberg
John Fitzpatrick
Herman N. Roseenson
Frederick Retbold
Herbert P. Grant
Wiliam Brown
Carl F. Bork
Emil Newman
Frames
Pitzgerald
Sven Gobvers
Elizabeth
Edward Mattril
Plainfeld
Inter
Funeral for Daniel Heaume Held at Family Home
The funeral for Daniel T. Heaume of 1156 Lyric Avenue was held at the family residence with Rev. John W. Firnh in charge, burial at Efkside Cemetery. Born in Guernsey sixty years ago, he lived in Plainfield since 1905 and ran a grocery business in Dunellen for nine years with D. T. Heaume Son. Survived by widow, two daughters, and three sons including G. Harry Heaume of Rhodesia, Clarence Heaume of Malay, and others in various places.
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Daniel T. Heauine
Lyrtle Avenue
John W. Firnh
Efkside Coomtery
Teaume
Island of
Guernsey
Plainfield
Crovery
Dunellen
D. T. Hesume
Mra WT Law
Miss Havel Weave
Leares Heaume
G. Harry Ime
Rhodesia
South Africa
Clarenre Heaume
Exemption Board completes list of sixty four for Camp Dix
The Plainfield Exemption Board finished selecting sixty four men for Camp Dix after revisions. They will assemble at the old post office in the Babcock building Monday at 2 PM to receive comfort kits and plan departure on a 9:34 AM special train from North Plainfield, Somerville, and nearby districts to Camp Dix with a second train via Pennsylvania Station. Final instructions will be given at 8 AM Monday from the board office, then march to North Avenue station behind St Mary’s and Drom Corns. The Plainfield Home Defence Learners will supervise families of the departing men. The list includes the fourty four men reported by noon.
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Plainfield
Camp Dix
Newark
Babcock Building
Red Cross
North Avenue
Somerville
North Plainfield
Round Brook
Westfield
Cranford
Mnion County
Pennsylvania
Felny
Tons Exemption Board
Park Avenue
Second Street
Behiund
Mary Pife
Drom Corns
Hove
Earty
Grand Reception of Trinity Commandery Draws 600 Attendees
About 660 persons from distant points gathered at the Wiley inn last night for Trinity Commandery No.7 Knights Templar Grand Commandery of New Jersey's reception and dance. Grand Commander Frank McHesamon and officers attended. music by the Virtar band entertained some 600 plus couples as DrtC Adame and Mrs Neen Adams among others joined the event. An official dinner followed with teen attendance noted. uniforms lined the doors as a formal, lively social affair continued into the evening. Continued on Page Poor.
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Ate Wiley
Plainfield High School
Iim
Trinity Weamandery
Setander
New Jersey
Frank McHesamon
Orenestray
Virtari
Arindeg
Shies
Plainfield Coal Bribe Allegations Spark Council Debate
The Plainfield Common Council opened a debate over alleged coal dealings by two well known residents Benjamin Evans and Charles Frost. They faced claims of selling coal above government prices during a coal shortage, with Evans linked to the Board of Education and Frost to the Courier News. The matter, tied to fuel distribution and possible use of Evans’ school position, was to be forwarded to the Federal Commission after further inquiry.
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Common’ Council
Federal Commission
Washington
Ing
Morera
Evans
Frort
Lehigh Valley
Hound Brook
Plainfield
New Jersey Central
Enty
Herbert Metz
Lyric Theatre
Swans and
Frost
Mets
Picture Theatre
West Front Street
Queen City Hotel Management
Archibald Cox
Plainfield Board of Education
Feders| Board
Fuel Commission
J. Evans
Cor
Board of Education
Willem L. Emaller Alee
Coal Commission Explains Old Life and Independent Coal
A local coal commission and citizens interviewed Fuel Commissioner English at Elizabeth to seek a uniform price for Old Line and Independent coal sold in Plainfield. They found a 75 cent gap, with higher charges for Independent coal to sustain small mine owners. No final agreement. pricing depends on per bill of lading and shipment size. Commission John J. Kenney prepared the accompanying table.
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Local Coal Commission
English
Elizabeth
Pisinfield
Government Commission
Plainfield
Iim
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Paneral
Daniel T, Heaume
Otarond
Newark Arts Sunnly
West Front
Miss Swhelan
Mary Agnes Whelan
Marti, Whelan
St Joseph's Church
P. J. Fart
St. Marys
James J. Whelan
Mos
Euzapeth
Rowe
Oaar Park
Trinity Commandery
Messrs. Evans and
Coal Commission
Tha Mateaete
John J. Kenney
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