New Pastor to Lead Seventh Day Baptist Church
Rev James L Skdge named new pastor for Seventh Day Baptist Church at Nortonville arrives Wednesday with installation to be set soon at Central Avenue church. He succeeds Dr Enete Shaw who resigned last winter. Skage ordained in 1960 at Nites, Minn and previously led Shiloh Seventh Day Church in this state and served as Nortonville county secretary of the New Jersey Sunday School Association.
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James L. Skdge
Nortonville
Central Avenue
Skege
Enete Shaw
Skage
Nites
Seventh’ Day Church
Shiloh
New Jersey Sunday-school Association
Begin Harvesting the Bumper New Jersey Crop
New Jersey farmers move bumper crops to city markets by motor trucks replacing horse drawn transport. Auto trucks, some farmer owned, connect farms to markets enhancing speed and reducing railroad freight strains. Freight routes opened by small firms aid shipment of vegetables and fruits, with season effects to emerge as crops mature.
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New Jersey
Frederit
Patmers
Crowers
Dorothy McKenzie Wins Cross Button Award
Dorothy McKenzie of Plainfield becomes the first young woman to win the Cross Button Award since the program began. The award recognizes completing twenty hours of service at headquarters on Watchung Avenue. A large group of young women attend daily, assisting Allied forces with medical dressings for American soldiers as the scene buzzes with activity.
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Dorothy McKenzie
cFosa
Plainfield
North Plainfield
Watchung Avenue
Weekly County Clerk Finances Report In July Week Ending 21
The standing summary notes low fields in the county clerk’s office for the week ending July 21. It lists Charine Cookpan and Hams et al involved in mason work for the power house in Fanwood.
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Charine
Cookpan
Hams
Mason
Power House
Fanwood
Local youths enroll at Camp Wawayandte and park events
Local youths at Iwawayanhal participate in camp activities with over two hundred campers enrolled. Leaders conduct Dutch funded sessions, and Rev C B Wright is designated to oversee arrangements during the week at Asbo Park and Plainfield aquatics.
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Wawayand Te
Asbo Park
Plainfield
Woman sentenced to reform school after statutory charge
Sadie Myers, a Russian immigrant girl, sobbed as she left the judge's bench after being sent to Clinton Woman's Reformatory on a statutory charge. Judge Connolly presided in the Court of Quarter Sessions Friday afternoon. the case followed an arrest after haystacks incident.
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Clinton
Connolly
Sadie Myers
Hay
William Coyle Enlists at Fort Ogelthorpe
William Coyle of Waynewood place has joined the First New York Medical Reserve Corps and is now at Fort Ogelthorpe Ge. ax. He left home immediately after signing the papers and was sent to a South detachment. His parents and relatives bid farewell as he heads to military service.
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William Coyle
John FP. Coyle
Waynewood Place
Fort Ogelthorpe
New York Medical Reserve Corps
Fren
Uncle Sam
New York
South
Fort Slocum
Mr. Coyle
Plainfeld
Harry Lauder's Mite for Great Cause at French Front
Mrs. Donsid Metanes of Grant cites a Perthshire People’s Journal article by Harry Lauder detailing his French front visit. The comedian sung 120 songs during four days, traveled 600 miles, cheered troops near Arras and Vimy Ridge, and even fed soldiers with cigarettes while visiting trenches and hospitals. He jokes amid hardship, brightening Allied spirits and supporting the war effort.
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Donsid Metanes
Grant
Tvenne
People’s Journal
Perthshire
Scotland
Harry Lauder
Mr. Lander
Rause
Sone Wee
Harry
Ine
Dboys
Mr. Lauder
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Thane
Srotchiand
Europe
Teuton
Marriage of Mim Duckworth and Clarence Boder
Mim Duckworth daughter of John Duckworth of Bloomfield wed Clarence Leal Boder son of Mrs Josephine Boder of Plainfield. The ceremony occurred at the Temple Baptist Parsonage Plainfield with Reverend officiating.
Elks Farewell to Trooper Milton Dilts
Plainfield Elks Lodge held a farewell for Trooper Milton Dilts of Lenox Avenue before his military duty. About forty attended a supper and varied entertainment, including songs, dances, and a satire from Fair and Warmer. Dilts received a wrist watch and comfort kit as presentations were made by Dave Rogers and committee members.
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Ella
Plainfelder
Lenox Avenue
Peter Hervox
Dave, Homers
Pilatia Theatre
West
Mart
Snish
Rogers
Elke
James Cahill
Dave” Rogers
Irom Plainfield Laden
Dave
Michael L. Shanon
War Work Dims Political Debate In New Jersey
War activity in New Jersey diverts attention from politics as state leaders anticipate the fall elections. Republicans hold most state senate seats and a large Republican caucus dominates the Assembly, with eight senate seats and a new assembly to be chosen.
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Trenton
New Jersey
United States
Democratic Party
Staty
The Black Cross on Plainfield Church Steeple Tale
A noon lightning strike damaged the black wooden cross atop Plainfield First Presbyterian Church. Described as a retribution myth by some, the cross had been donated about thirty years earlier by a widow seeking memory of her husband. After earlier strikes at noon, debate arose on removing or re erecting the cross, with a congregational vote approving its return. another noon strike damaged the cross again, renewing talk of divine judgment before repairs restored the symbol to the steeple.
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Fisinfisid
First Presbyterian Church
Themelves
Fightning
Plainfield
Tennessee
Geome
Dover
Prasby
Memroh
Shiaek Ross
Nash
First Presbyterian
Plainfield Knights of Columbus Launch War Fund Drive
Plainfield Knights of Columbus plans a national campaign to raise 1,000,000 for soldiers recreation. Each of 360 members contributes 2 dollars with a Sunday deadline. Meetings at the club house on West Front Street will marshal funds to build and maintain leisure ramps at large training camps.
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Knights of Columbes
Order
United States
War Perpesen
Plainfield Council
Front Street
Knights of Columbus
Recruit Company Prepares for Regimental Move
Lieutenant Philips heads Company K local recruiting office in the old post office building. He secured eleven recruits this week, swelling the local unit toward regimental strength. The recruits drill five hours daily on Cricket Field while awaiting equipment and full military schooling.
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Philips
Movement for Small Board Gains Steam in Elizabeth
Petition drive grows with nearly 500 signatures including former Representative Ona N. Fowler backed by Police Commissioner Wyck Lot and Abraham W. Mapes. Mayor Victor Mray ing leans toward a small board for Elizabeth, seeking more representation and pension fund benefits, while critics warn it upsets the county system and old board dynamics.
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Jon
Elizabeth
Ona N. Fowler
Ideot Ven Wyck
Elizabeth Gete
Elias Applegate
Militia Quits Guard Duty Early Next Week
The state plans definite action to replace the Nations Guard sentiment and mobilize for a southern trip. Three infantry regiments the First Second and Fourth will leave guard duty. Part of the Fourth Regiment has been stationed nearby and replacement provisions are required. The Second Regiment including Company K ends its tour and moves to Sea Girt before Anniston.
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Tnem
Aehting
Sea Girt
Anniston
Plainfield Theatre to Open August 10 With Vaudeville
Plainfield’s Second Street theatre, run by Conathan and Shannon, plans an August 10 opening. The house will feature top vaudeville acts, new improvements, and moving pictures through the season, with Mrs Edward Dalton and Mr Dalton of West Sixth Street hosting a preview.
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Plainfield Theatre
Conathan & Shannon
Thoral Ee Ae
Second Street Playhouse
Anguat
Edward Dalton
Weat Sixth Street
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