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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
2
Dense local brief outlines society officers events and legal notices in Plainfield area. Mentions division officers, lodge meetings, a court case, a divorce, charity events, school activities, and a Red Cross drive with civic remarks and scheduled gatherings.
A former New Jersey senator Frelinghuysen signals support for woman suffrage after referencing New York success and a 1915 defeat in New Jersey. He argues democracy rests on the people’s right to judge laws and favors granting women the vote.
The United States Signal Corps seeks 7 000 aviation specialists and opens Watchung Avenue post to enlist. Plainfield men are urged to apply for gas engine, machine shop, sheet metal, cabinet making, wheelwright, and cook roles. Recruits go to Camp Masreck. Dependents and address details required.
In Trenton a Joint Judiciary Committee hearing on the Mackey option bill drew saloon and hotel representatives urging compensation and a bone dry law. Officials argued over referendum timing and adjustments, with hotel executives and anti saloon leaders weighing the impact on homes and commerce.
A transformation in burlesque has elevated the art form from rough shows to polished productions. Producers recruit Broadway and vaudeville talent, use elaborate scenery, and import costumes to attract larger audiences. James F. Cooper brings The Beat Show in Town to Plainfield Theatre with a renewed edition and fresh cast.
Fine vaudeville at Plainfield Theatre featured One of the festive attractions The Girl With the Million Eyes a young woman with a future sight gift along with Frank and Addington in novelty act Gath ering Hayes and May Lathin star in a lively song and dance routine William Litel and Harvard perform The Hinkalow with films from Pathé The program runs daily except Tuesday with dark for Harry Cooper’s burlesque The Beat Stew in Town Plans include Navy appreciation sermons Lincoln Day Service and a Dr Robert Lowry birthday observance as part of Sunday services at the First Baptist church in Plainfield.
The record notes debate on business valuation, a disputable object in a case, and proposals for compensation. Reverend M. D. Ketcham of the Ministerial Federation congratulated lawmakers on bills set for passage.
At a regular Franklin School PTA session, members voted to move monthly meetings from the third Wednesday to the third Tuesday. The change aims to improve attendance as Mrs Albert Wilson chaired the negotiation meeting and parents discussed work plans and upcoming events.
Pro-war era directive places coal and fuel first for homes and war utilities, overriding rail freight priorities. Food and banked goods follow, with diverted shipments to stricken districts amid severe snow and fuel shortages nationwide.
Park Avenue Baptist Church will hold a reception tonight in the Bible school rooms at 1 o'clock to honor Dr. and Mrs. Swafield. The congregation invites members to attend.
Firefighters aided by Plainfield and Dunellen crews battled a blaze at Mrs. E Marlow s Dunellen Avenue home. Defective wiring caused the fire which damaged the frame house and its contents estimated at $5 00. Mrs Marlow, a crippled resident, was carried from the dwelling as neighbors watched. Firemen also prevented the flames from reaching the adjacent Metho dist Parsonage. The call came in at 2 41 and West Fourth Street apparatus responded.
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