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Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

6

Pro at Fanwood Plans Summer Golf Season

Walker, open champion of I and renowned in golfing circles, named Fanwood club professional. He will compete in national tours under Shackamaxson colors and may play important matches on the eight hole links as weather allows. Finishing touches on clubhouse additions and grounds improvements near Lambert's pond await warmer weather.

Next Sou Next Ter Walker Wi Hee Natal Shackamaxson Siwanoy

Reception to Pastor and Vacancy at Crescent Avenue Church

Rev. Edwin Shaw resigns from Seventh-Day Baptist church to take joint secretary role in Tract and Missionary Societies. Rev. Jay W. Crofoot to serve interim pulpit. vacancy filled soon. New Year reception hosted for the Shaws. Holy Cross services and Crescent Avenue Presbyterian “at home” event draw parishioners.

Edwin Shaw Seventh-Day Baptist Church John Sheridan Zelite Crescent Avenue Presbyterian

Car Made Here For Auto Show In Plainfield

Plainfield prepares for the New York Motor Show after completing an American Motors factory exhibition car. The six cylinder vehicle, priced at 1285 dollars, will also be entered in the Chicago Motor Show later this year. Factory orders are expected to keep production busy as demand grows.

Plainfield New York American Motors Corporation West Street York Chicago Prematt Oret Geanon

Newark Troopers to Escort Inaugural Procession

Twenty mounted Newark troopers will act as an escort to pledt Edge during the inaugural ceremonies January 16. The remainder of the Newark force will serve during the reception and ceremonies. About 5,000 are expected to participate with large delegations from Newark Avantic Camden Hudson and Passaic counties. A Governor’s salute of seventeen guns will be fired from the State House rear. The Republican Club of Trenton will host open house and a luncheon to ease hotel crowding.

Newark Aing Trenton Opera Hi Fm Avantic

Try This in Your Gymnasium Twill Make You Forget Woes

Shirley Mason stars in a new McClure service feature showing a daily routine of exercises and studio practice. The piece highlights simple at home moves and light drills to boost mood and energy as part of a five reel series.

Shirley Mason McClure Any Pes McChire Peecete

Warfare Home and Vary Changes Comment on Grenadiers

The article discusses warfare changes including divisions into groups carrying shoulder hoses with small bombs and automatic rifles. Grenadiers are described as hurling grenades at close range to demoralize the foe. The piece notes bayonets and troop joining to reinforce lines and mentions the word grenadier’s evolving meaning.

Mane Grenadiers Grenadier

Fragmentary financial note on bank earnings and credit

A partial OCR fragment notes extensions affecting earnings and paper banking. It mentions a factor that cannot be shared or transferred. The context is unclear but implies financial impairment or constraint.

War Orders Folded as Peace Looms for Domestic Industry

The article notes strong domestic demand and heavy orders while war orders fade. Manufacturers report labor scarcity remains, skilled workers scarce, and delivery times stretch. Hopeful on easing shell and munition production but wary of postwar shifts and foreign competition.

Stalin Munis

Plainfield and North Plainfield Rivalry Shifts with Club Formation

A new literary club forms at Lena School amid historic rivalry with North Plainfield High School. Instructor Paul Mertz started the program about three years ago, but waning interest delayed progress until a recent meeting. Plans include debating and a basketball match, reflecting evolving athletic and academic engagement in the borough. Andrew McDonough of Fairview Avenue remains at home with injuries from a recent basketball game.

Aorman Paul Mertz Oa Bud Yeoteenen Ako Ena Bee Plainfield North Plainfield Plainfield High School Andrew McDonough Fairview Evenue

Codington Renominated County Attorney by Board Vote

William R. Codington of Codington and Bate was reappointed county attorney by the Union County Board of Freeholders amid expectations he will resign in months. The board signaled confidence while discussing duties and the need for legal advice in the courthouse. A resolution set the salary at 6000 dollars annually plus reassignment expenses of 3000 dollars, indicating a reduction overall.

William R. Codiington Codington & Bate Union County Board of Freet Codington Boone Court House Supreme Court Et Legai Freedom Krouwse Bam

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