Plainfield Tax Board Hears 31 Appeals on Property Valuations
The County Tax Board heard 31 appeals from Plainfield property owners, mostly for changes to assessed values of real estate and personal property. Several petitions were granted or reduced, with notable adjustments for John Dewald, 10 East Front Street, and others on Park Avenue and Madison Avenue. A Presbyterian church and two candidates headed for France for volunteer missionary work were noted in the meeting recap.
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Stithag
Petliot
Notas
John Dewald
Iba East Front
Peter J. Olde
Masadeth
Ssi
Evi
Piaiefield
John W
Fistence McCready
East Helitreet
Andrew Mérinack
A& Valet
Park Avenue
Rees
Keenan
Spi
Richmond
Pates
Mra
George Heatingterington Avenue
Joseph A. Waglow
Franklin Place
John Oswald
East Front Streat
Clinton W. Gilbert
Wes Sevanth Street
Margaret Keenan
East Fifth Strent
W. Kinney
Osborne
McDowell J. W. Carrington
West Ehh Street
Rosa Frocht
West Front Street
Gerard Avenu
Gerard Avenu Rr Dany
Redeecribradi
Charles F. Sebring
Weet Front Street
Young Man's Hebrew Association
Thomas MacDonald
H. Bernard Coombe
Madison Avenue
Laura Coombe
Madison Ave
East Third Street
Clara Reshmore
Vale
Roma Frucht
West Birth Street
Division Street
Rosalie Casper
East Front Street
Rev Kerr Not to Remove to Plainfield
Rev Dr J T Kerr of Elizabeth, secured to serve as pastor during Rev J C MeRelvey’s absence, will not move to Plainfield and remains reachable at his Elizabeth home. He preached at Watchung Avenue Church since January and is considered an able speaker within Elisabeth Presbyterian circles.
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Presbyterian
Elisal
McKelvey
France
A. M. Harris
Central Avenue
Pilengare
J. T. Kerr
Elizabeth
Watchung Avenue
J. C. Me
Relvey
Plainfield
Anawar
Kerr
Freeholders Prepare to Start Prison Farm in New Providence
The prison farm committee met at Elizabeth courthouse to plan opening the new facility in New Providence. Chairman Haviland and members Cady Marek Hatfeld discussed naming a temporary caretaker, supplying light to the farmhouse, and beginning operations soon at the former Roberson farm adjoining the Bonpie Burn Institution.
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Board of Freeholders
Elizabeth
New Providence
Haviland
Mesers
Cady
Marek
Mira
Hatfeld
Red Farm
Bonpie Burn Institution
Paul’s Brotherhood Backs Woman Officer and Juvenile Court
The Paul’s Brotherhood of the Reformed Church on Sunday county declared support for a woman officer and the Juvenile Court. Members also decided to curate petitions urging legislative action after Assemblyman Arthur Warner of Elizabeth spoke on forthcoming bill provisions.
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Bt. Paul's Brotherhood of Rs. Reformed Church
Arthur ©. Warner
Elizabeth
Freeholders Seek Extra Funding for County Hospitals
The Board of Freeholders urged a larger hospital budget, proposing an annual appropriation of 25,000, up from 7,000, to support Elizabeth General Mahlenberg Overlook and Rahway facilities and keep pace with growth.
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Board of Freeholders
Tom Toreday
Elizabeth Hyvitals
Mahlenberg Hospital
Overlook Hospital
Sugmit
Rahway
Board Freeholders
FLKS' NETT DANCE PLANS FOR JANUARY EVENT
Plainfield Lodge of Elks announces an informal reception and dance on Thursday night January 31. DeLisle's orchestra will provide music and introduce novel features with a bevy of attendants in attendance.
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Plainfield Lodee
Elks
DeLisie
Referendum proposed on Edge Road Tax Act fate
Passaic leaders including Dr Miller and Mayor Tansey seek to refer the Edge road tax law to the people. They argue a referendum would let voters decide the act amid wartime burdens and possible court appeals.
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Miler
Passsi
At & Menting
Ofice
Mere
Gillen
Newark
Miller
Court of Wrrors
Michaal J. Tansey
John B. Braneer
Federation of Improvement Associations
Tameny
Treasury of Committee
Elizabeth
Bogota
Passaic
Gillen Sorved
George L
Ehics
Courmel
Dr.Miller
Paceate
Supreme Court
County Tax Board
Anthony
Ives
Navy Enlistments Curtailed Across Newark District
Navy tightens dipping enlistment quotas in New Jersey with five weekly slots per station, Newark included. Eastern Division cuts to 360 for New England and Middle Atlantic States as Newport, Rhode Island coordinates recruitment to fill 2000 naval reserve positions.
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New Jersey
Newark
Landemen
Radio
General Electric
2Nd Naval Distric
Newport
Naval Reserve
Park Place
Frontline recreation centers aim to give soldiers rest in France
A fragment notes a government plan to create seven days of special recreation centers in France for American troops. The purpose is to provide holiday entertainment and rest, with leave periods likely to be extended after the current sequence of events.
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AXTRA
Maine
America
Ancesib
Avery
Gerrice
France
Thamesires
Government Control Will Not Remove Tax on Railroads
Government officials say government control will not affect railroad taxation. Dr General McAdoo and New Jersey representatives dispute any changes to tax policy, stressing the tax yield from rail roads remains a concern. Representative Bacharach pressed the issue, with adviser Jobe Barton Payne noting current prospects depend on publicized steps.
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McAdoo
New Jersey
Jersey
Bacharach
Bill to Place Food Control With President
A measure introduced by Senator Pomerene on Tuesday would grant sweeping powers to the President to regulate or halt production distribution and use of food. The bill targets hoteliers restaurateurs and public eating houses and could extend to domestic consumers with penalties up to $1000 and six years imprisonment for noncompliance. It cites national security and defense as justification and would allow the President to order limits or closures as needed during wartime or crises.
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Pomerene
DAC Mt
Oling Ag
Department of State
Germany
Food and Foot Water Measure Aimed at Allies’ Needs
A draft proposal arose from a conference among Food administrator Hoover Senator Pombress of Oslo and Representative Lever Booth Corstion Itie. The plan seeks to curb waste and conserve supply to meet increasing Allied demand for food.
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Hoover
Pombress
Oslo
Lever
Booth Corstion
Itie
State League Fares Ranyon's Measure
The Renyon-Close bill endorsed by Senator William N Rupyen would overhaul campaign financing rules. The measure aims to regulate spending and contributions during primaries and general elections, with supporters citing transparency and accountability.
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State League
Ranyon
William N. Rupyen
Thre Ety
Renyog
Eandidates
Gortedts League
Farewell for Private George Linke in Charlotte
A farewell gathering is planned for George Linke of Charlotte and son of Mrs Frank Linke before he departs for France with Troop CD. Linke enlisted with the unit at Camp McClellan and served at Camp Greene with his brothers in the service.
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F. Otto Linke
Shea
Charilotte
George Linke
Artilley
France
McClellan
Aunistam
Als
Tly
Greene
Charlotte
Jis Im & Son
de Mra
Prank Linke
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