No More Navy or Marine Corps Enlistment Releases
Local draft officials announce no releases to the navy or Marine Corps for 1917 and 1918 registrants. Secretary Freeman says orders from the adjutant general stop releases to keep manpower in Army service. Plainfield men from the June 5 class face limited service paths with some sent to Camp Upton and Camp Dix for colored infantry regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Marine Corps
Walter Freeman
Nation Board
Marine
R. Freeman
Adjutant General
Army Navy
Plainfield
Freeman
Syracuse
N. Y
Newark
Lackawanna Railroad
John J. Day
James J. Nash
Colored Infantry
Camp Upton
Yaphank
L. T
Camp Dix
Nathan Pollard
New York
George Campbell
White Plains
Andrew Rodgers
Hencewood Pollard
Walter R. Boynton
Benjamin Spencer
Leon E. Shockley
John Price
McKinley Glenn
Herman Luck
Irving H. Mann
John W. Hichards
Benjamin Wyatt
Napoleon Austin
Robert Baskerville
Edwe Lée
Claude Biff
William Aenable
Joseph Mills
Harold Grobes
David B. Blue
Lewis A. Moose
Lewis
Private John Deike Recalls French Letter Carriers in War
Private John Deike of East Fifth Street writes from somewhere in France on June 23 1918 about old postmen who carry light packs and wear blue uniforms Their mail is delayed over two months as the four months of war reshape society He notes weather hills fields and thatchers while detailing daily Civilian life and distant home ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deike
France
Caffee
America
Deike
Fuji
Hamne
Paris
U. S
Plainfield Theatre Closes for Season
The Plainfield Theatre shuts its doors for the season and will reopen Saturday August 17 after renovation with vaudeville and pictures. Bon Ton Burlesquers set as first regular attraction on Tuesday August 20. Counihan Shannon to operate Plainfield Airdome for the summer starting Monday under Mrs Florence Neighbor Smith supervision and with daily program changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Theatre
Bon Ton
Second Street Playhouse
Relatives in Army No Bar to Nurses
The Atlantic Division of the Red Cross clarified that women with near relatives in the army or navy are not barred from serving as military nurses in France. Only those in special service not under direct military control are prohibited. Eligible nurses can enroll and serve abroad, with French speakers possibly sent to France soon. Classes are being formed to prepare nurses for home use so competent staff can be released for overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Red Cross
France
Army Nurse Corps
Foreman Receives Wrist Watch At Farewell Event
William C. Ryder of Grant Avenue, chosen for Camp Dix, was honored at a farewell reception by the Standard Aero Corporation Elizabeth plant metal division. He was foreman of the division and received an engraved up to date wrist watch amid warm commendations from his crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Ryder
Grant Avenue
Camp Dix
Machine Department
Standard Aero Corporation
Elizabeth
Ryder
Examination of New Registrants Nets Forty-six 1-A Men
The first 1913 examination at Evergreen Avenue School placed 46 men in the general military service, with 9 in limited service 9 deferred six months 6 rejected 3 referred to advisory board 2 in remedial class. Names include Eggleston Pendo lino Pelligrim Jeeter Roach Freedman McEvoy Boynton Groletto Heeteji Cuallo Williams Trimmer Gleason McCarty Ford Smith Evans Van Alstyne Coleman Kingslow Coad Meyer Walker Heron Mangino Williams Ofser Carovillano Davenport Upshur Freeman Fleming Bush Hayden Luthman Shillinger Shearer Mutnick Halsey Barbara Miller Wormser Viola Reddick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa
Evergreen Avenue
Plainfield
Newark
Draft Board
Will H. Murray
Board of Examining
Union County Advisory Board
Alex Eggleston
Michael Pendolino
Ernest M. Pelligrim
Norman Jeeter
Frederick W. Green
John J. C. Roach
Josesph A McEvoy
George Boynton
Groletto
Paul Heéteji
Angelo Cuallo
Ray Trimmer
Thomas J. Gleason
Thomas ®.Ford
Julius Smith
George W. Evans
Harold L. van Alstyne
Edward Coleman
George L. Kingslow
Cyril W. Coad
August Meyer
Alinton Walker
James Heron, Jr
Dominick Mangino
Vernal J. Williams
Lisyd
EF. Ofser
Antonio Carovillano
Clifford Upsuhr
Wilbert Freeman
James C.fleming
John E. Bush
Edward A. Hayden
Alfred H. Luthman
Edward J. Shillinger
Ray W Shearer
Joseph J. Mutnick
Melvin Halsey
Joseph S. Barbara
Bernard T. Miller
Anthony Wormser
Antonio Viola
Thomas Reddick
Albert ‘T. Mason
Adam Povolack
Harold G. Davis
J. Bernardenelli
Harry F. Suydam
Antonio Ricci
Harry Huff
County Advisory Board
Mayor appoints Walter L Hetfield Jr to Home Defense League
Mayor Calkins named Walter L Hetfield Jr to fill the vacancy on the Home Defense League Commission, replacing Dr C B Lufburrow who resigned to offer services to the government. Hetfield helped form the early unit and served on initial water works patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calkins
Walter L. Hetfield, Jr
Home Defense League Commission
C. B. Lufburrow
Luafburrow
Home Defense League
Hetfield
League
Maylor Calkins
Ransome
Commission
Four-Year-Old Olga Hermann Dies at Home
Olga Hermann, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Hermann of 1500 Willever Street, died last night. Funeral in parental home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev Dr Skellien ger, burial at Hillside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Hermann
Jacob Hermann
Willever Street
Dr. Skellienger
Hillside Cemetery
Mrs Helena Nelson Dies at Home in Jackson Borough
Mrs Helena Nelson, mother of Anton Nelson, died yesterday at her Jackson avenue home in the borough. The funeral will be held tonight at the late home, with burial in Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Helena Nelson
Anton Nelson
Jackson Avenue
Binghamton
Auto trip vacation planned for Adirondack tour
Mr and Mrs Maurice Zimmerman of Sachar Place plan a two week automobile vacation leaving tomorrow for a tour through the Adirondacks. Mr Zimmerman is advertising manager for Brothers Tepper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Zimmerman
Sachar Place
Adirondacks
Mr. Zimmer
Brothers
Tepper
Twenty-two Men Leave Camp Dix For Selective Duty
A Plainfield sendoff honors twenty-two young men who departed on the 9235 train from Camp Dix. The ceremony at Columbus Hall featured speeches by Rev. Dr. Carroll and Mayor Leighton, with Father Bogan delivering a stirring address. The Red Cross comfort kits were distributed, and crowds along North Avenue cheered as the contingent boarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dix
Columbus Hall
Citizens
BA. Banks
John J. V . Tor
St. Mary’s Church
Dr. Carroll
St.ee Church
Leighton
Father Bogan
Hom
The
Red
Gyear
Alreyey
Somerset County
North Plainfield
Plainfield
Bend’ Snd
Morris Gold
Steve Kerrekoff
Canaan
Diego Garcia
Texas
Garcia
McNamee
Roc
Dutin
Anniston
Ala
Sim
Plainfielders
Aepart
Elizabeth
Pennsylvania
William C. Ryder
Josephe
Neighbors Protest Plans Near East Fifth Washington
Residents in the East Fifth and Washington area oppose a reported plan to purchase the Mebar on Washington for use as an age for the colored pastor at Bethel. Community members voice strong objections to the Greacent Avenue committees project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fifth
Washington
Gt Bethel Ot
Police End Hooper's Income from Liquor Sales
Henry Hooper a hotel porter was held in 500 bail in the city court on illegal liquor selling charges. Police say he supplied friends with half pints at the Queen City Hotel and planned more sales, earning about a dollar per half pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hooper
Queen City
Hooper
Soldier in limbo seeks rightful place in ranks
Edmund Walter of Plainfield, 22, wore Uncle Sam's uniform yet was told he has no official record. He went to Camp Greenleaf then Camp Mills for France service as a chauffeur, but a missing or misplaced file left him unpaid and unofficial, risking desertion while the hunt for his identity continues. He is the brother-in-law of a local fireman and previously worked as a driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund ‘Walter
East Second Street
Carter
Plainfield
Upton
Wash- Siegert
National
Capitol
Hamund Walter
Walter
Tost
Uncle Sam
C. Smith
Liberty
Fire Department
St Marys Auxiliary Donates 230 to Local Red Cross
The St Marys Auxiliary collected 230 dollars this morning and turned it over to the local Red Cross chapter. About 109 active workers staffed collections at Masses with parishioners contributing voluntarily. The Auxiliary vows continued service as meetings occur daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
St Mary's Husiliary
St. Mary’s
Mapor
St. Mary
St. Mary Auxiliary
Death of Emma A. Eckner at 11 Years
Emma A. Eckner died after a three hour illness at her parents' home 223 Grove Street. Survived by sisters Olga Ella Ida and brother Alfred. Funeral at German Lutheran Church on Sunday at 2 30 in charge of Rev Gottrey Dai tery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Emma A. Ecker
Richard Eckner
Grove Street
Olga
Ella
Ida
Alfred
Street
G Gottrey Daitery
Judge Denounces Ambulance Chasing in Trolley-Bus Crash Case
In Plainfield District Court Judge Joseph Coult denounced ambulance chasing after the West Front Street trolley bus crash. The suit by Dr. George L. Lack for $50 against Andrew Martensbeck ended in no action as evidence showed a New York firm offered to handle the settlement, with physicians and relatives involved in various arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Front Street
District Court
Joseph Coult
Newark
Public Service Corporation
Judge Coult
Plainfield
George L.“Lack
Bound Brook
Andrew Martensbeck
Evona Avenue
Lack
Grover Kipsey
Abe J. David
Elizabeth
J. Henry Crane
Mariensbeck
Muhlenberg Hospital
New York “Protective
Ignazio Leves
Bound ‘Brook
Leves
Fireman McDonough Masters Knitting for War Effort
James McDonough of the city fire department proves a skilled knitter turning out three naval sweaters and faultless socks for the Red Cross. Inspired by his mother in law and supported by colleagues, he plans to continue knitting through spare time as the department backs his wartime craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. McDonough
Focal Fire Department
Red Cross
McDonagh
Richard Burke
East Fifth Street
Army
Navy
Harry Wierenga
Robert Woodhouse
East Seventh Street
Georeg
Leland
Carrol
Kidders
Urgent Call for Examinations by Local Draft Boards
Provost Marshal General Crowder orders all local draft boards to speed up physical examinations as August calls loom. Class 1 men from the twenty one year old registration will be drafted once ready. Heavy calls expected due to overseas troop movements. Movements have depopulated major camps, prompting rapid mobilization across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gereral Crowder
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Deike
West Plainfielder
Muhlenberg
Ann
Foreman
Home Guard
Mary's Auxiliary
Emma A. Eckner
Judge Court
Public Service
Naesthaleneres
Charity Organization Society
Mes
Walter L. Hetfield
Ieave
Marienschecks
Lewes
Supreme Court
Marienscheck
Serrvice
Levey
New Jersey
Aha
McDonough
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