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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
9
Mr. and Mrs. William Sr. marked their golden wedding with a large gathering at the Whitney home in Bayonne. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Vea Doren attended. Squire's orchestra provided music and a collation was served by Irwin Neighbor.
A fragmentary notice discusses changing fashion among women and trends in the arts world, with hints of public interest and controversy. The text references challenges and evolving roles, mentioning fashion and cultural movements in a period context.
Weav er, member of Mra Biward and Weaver of ham sinnet, and Mine Carrie Bites chat appear in a brief medieval style notice. The fragment notes names and a domestic partnership context amid unclear details.
A wedding ceremony united a Plainfield groom and a bride from Chicago with attendance by families and ministers from Monroe, New Jersey, and nearby communities. The groom and bride were identified with modest notes about their origins and the wedding party.
The article outlines plans for an indoor carnival promoted by the Knights, a notable event expected to be among the city’s most successful. It mentions February seventeenth as a key date and anticipates strong attendance following prior popular events.
Waichung Comnetom of Columbee announced the annual mid winter carnival will be held in February 1617. The committee has begun active work with high public interest and lists members including Toba McCaffery Meaney Hagem Selliven Des Noyes Krna Mats and William George.
The twelfth annual Young Men Hebrew Association ball was held last night at Columbus Hall with arrangements led by Irving Kane and Harry Hronston. Music by Abe Schwartz, reception managed by Morris Abrams, William Augenblick, and others.
The Plainfield community attended an Evening of Sona and Sone at the high school auditorium. The event featured the Glee Club performing classic stereo favorites, drawing a crowded, appreciative audience.
An informal talk on Belgium will be given under the Refuge Allocation auspices at the Rice Auditorium. Mrs Nina J Larry Curyea will deliver the talk on Sunday evening July 14.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Beye' Claes of the Lead-4aet of the Scuteh Plaine being entertained on a lead dep ep the See tee or ee eran Dees. Details are unclear and names may be misspelled.
Collector Townsend A Y M C A speaker outlines plans for a monthly discussion on how money is collected and distributed. The series will feature Assemblyman William Naseaven on law formation and passing, with speakers including Andrew Gavett and Randolph Chandless health officer. Mrs Sarah L Womehe of Park Avenue, sister Mary Waitofit of Friendship attend.
The Setar Society and Turn Verein hold a winter event in Carlstadt with a masquerade ball and a contest for German singers. Prizes include first prize to Carlstadt. elections of officers scheduled for January 11 after delays caused by an illness outbreak.
Father Hart delivered a short sermon at a borough event for young men promising a path to higher studies and business success. Father Camp offered brief words of encouragement. Guests included Edward Kenny of Penn State, Otto Keller of Stevens Institute, Joseph McCullough, and Fire Chief William Moehaugh now connected to Catholic University.
Entertained cast of Yale Players performed the three act comedy Ours at the Plainfeld Theatre on New Year’s Day. The event, a Tea Dance social for about 150 younger city residents, featured concerts by Conrad’s orchestra and décor by the Desematie Aanepenties group. Cast members Depew O’Brien Jen Augustine Healey Jenry Taoe Fenimore and others were in attendance at Mr J P Stavens home.
Miss Timpson will marry C. C. Burke in a ceremony announced amid New Year social notes. The Yale Dramatic Association staged the theatre program at New Year’s night presentation, with guests from Laurel House Lakewood and attendees including Leslie A. Port.
Members of the Plainfield branch of the Gesang und Turn Verein tendered Ls 160 for a party in Seengerbund Hall Ban afternoon and evening. Augustus Wolf acted as master of ceremonies. A War Auxiliary of the Boilerery oversaw gifts and candy. Dancing with Square's orchestra continued until early Monday morning.
A local club gathering is scheduled for Monday afternoon at the Public Library. The event, linked to the High Bebool Audi, will be hosted under the noon Club auspices and begins around 3:45.
An OCR fragment mentions a lecture event at a university venue with partial details about a Monday session and an upcoming talk titled The Fundamentals. The readable text references Causey and a location tied to Columbia with unclear dates and participant names.
On New Year’s night the Yale Club staged the act morality drama Cures at the Platofield Theatre. After the performance, a reception followed with remarks by the club’s organizers and cast members.
The item lists attendees including Mrs FL SM, Mrs F Voorhem, Mrs H R Moyer, Mrs H L Laing, and Mrs C A Rice at a UE illumination feature dance. The report references loyalty themes and a distant hour in the program.
Miss Ruth Elisabeth Kellogson of Plainfield and Dr Frank Dyckman Scudder of Glen Cove were married and have taken up residence in Long Island after a brief honey moon.
A fragment notes Mr Morley employed at the theatre and that he is under inquiry. No other details are present about reasons or dates.
The Plainfield High School auditorium will host a Monday Luncheon Club musicale in January under the Art Department. Pianist Piquite Madriguerra, pupil of Granados, will perform. admission is nominal to non members who show a ticket at the door.
Mrs. Charles PF Titewort of Bejne Babcock and Mr. and Mrs. McNeil announce travels and visits. The Plainfield High School night was held with Mrs. Wardner in charge. Families attend dinners and celebrations including a 67th birthday for Mr. Kirch. Several students and residents return to universities and colleges after holidays, with many visiting relatives, hospitals, and town friends.
St Joseph's Club plans a reorganized program for the year with a new board led by Reverend Jer Campbell and Andrew McDenoupt. The meeting will be at St Jo vert's Hall on Tuesday evening at 8 15 o'clock with captains and managers to be confirmed.
Daniel D. Denny Jr and Mins Mantz, both of North Plain, united in marriage at the Presbyterian church and now reside in New York City. The bride is a popular North Plainfield High School graduate. Denny is noted for his skill as a baseball pitcher. Nellie Mantz attended the wedding. Social events by Company H Uniformed Bank are planned, with a pinochle party at the Messengerband Hall on January 31. Engagement announced between Miss Munc Ler and Irving Van Winkle alias Van Winkle, son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Van Winkle.
Anna Rhodes of the Nation delivers a lecture on missionary charity in the parlors of the Crescent church at a stated hour this year. The event promotes the Women’s Missionary Society and its charitable aims.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a special committee of Trinity school and names Mrs Edward Weaver among participants. Details incomplete. no clear event date or outcome available.
A brief report notes the mayor held an afternoon event at his office in Bulla. Attendees included Mrs James of Plaindeld and other local figures. Amid talk of three year resolutions, the gathering touched on local progress and future plans.
Mr and Mrs J Yorked celebrated their wedding anniversary on New Year Day at the First Baptist church where he served as pastor. They have three grandchildren and several relatives including Mrs Carrie Haverbank of California.
Announcement states Queen City Hotel will close to patrons January 15 and begin removal to Perth. Open until February 2, the building will be turned over to owner John A. Braater. Layoffs and lease concerns noted as part of the transition.
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