Social notices and nuptials trend through local pages
The page catalogs weddings and engagements including Mrs Lillie Drake and Barry Jones at Bethlehem Pa and Miss Marie Finch to William Parsons with Grace Episcopal Church ceremony. It notes enlistment applications in aviation, hospital stays for Annie Roddy, and local marriages including Mrs Charles H Dutcher after a noon ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Ure OW de Prim
Arenes
Adame
Amoss
France
Corpers
Frank Donnelly
Wet Fours
Lillie F. Drake
Barry
Jones
Bethlehem Stee! Corporation
Bethlehem
Thoreday
Hey. M. B. Kemper
Benjamin J./ Drake
Plainfield Five
Limo
Heme
Wiliam Browne Parsons
Robert E. Parrey
New York
Grace Episcopal
Simon
Parsons
Pomeee Oodea Law
Stary
Thin
Augustus Stumpfell
As Aliness
Or Sunt
Harry W. Marshall
East Sixth Street
Motorization of the American Army Drives Troop Shipments
War officials report motor trucks and tractors now move most field artillery and supplies, reducing horse transportation. Secretary Crowell notes Allied forces also shift to motorization, easing troop movements. Transports to France show rapid turnaround, with over 206000 Americans landing. aircraft and arms production rise, while stockpiles and training ammo flow domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Danediel Crowell
House
Senate
Great Britain
Judy
Mt Gee
Anlage
Tee Alen
Tee
Allied Artillery
Iistr Eurvice
Pershing
Frases
France
Crowell
Atlantic
Wemste
Une
United States
Camp Dix Welcomes Thousands as Sabbath Visitors Arrive
Thousands visited Camp Dix on Sunday the first in four weeks, with about 15 000 soldiers in camp entertaining guests. Plainfield residents were seen among the crowds as Yankee troops sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic while entering the gates, and a farewell demonstration honored Stanley W Hawkins, former camp song leader, who will lead singing for the troops in France under General Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Ber- UN
Stanley W. Hawkins
Y. M. C A. Soung
France
General Pershing
Hawkins
George M. Gibson
Moorestown
Kniehts of
Columbus
Dolan
Lagislatue
Artifunch
Rocusey
Ie Judes
Aaron Finger
Wilmington
Del
Edge's Loyalty Day Approval Urges Cooperation
A New Jersey notice explains Edge's Loyalty Day celebrating loyalty of foreign born citizens to the United States during wartime. It urges Americans to warmly welcome foreign born residents and show appreciation for the country’s opportunity, stressing voluntary participation and mutual support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Jersey
America
Land of Opportunity
Date Set for Trolley Fare Case Argument
The seven cent trolley fare case heads to a June 13 hearing before the New Jersey State Board of Public Utility Commissioners in Newark. Counsel for the Public Service Railway Company and for opposing municipalities will each have one hour, with a two hour limit. The dispute has dragged on for more than two months amid extensive testimony, exhibits, and complex jurisdictional questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Newark
Thomas N. McCarter
Publi Me Service Railway Company
Marshall von Winkle
George L. Record
Slocum
March
van Winkle
Hecord
Utiities Board
Utilities Board
New Jersey League of Municipalities
Transit fares spared by savings identified in 1918 discussion
A fragment notes that savings identified by 1918 discussions could obviate the need for increased fares. The terse line implies cost reductions would lessen fare hikes, reflecting ongoing financial considerations for transit operations.
Managers Appointed For P. R. R. And B. and O.
Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania and Daniel Willard of the B & O remain presidents in charge of corporate affairs. W. K Vanderbilt Jr elected president of the New York Central and head of 125 subsidiary transportation and terminals. Mr Lee will oversee the lines east of Pittsburgh including Pennsylvania Railroad and associated terminals. Mr Thompson controls the Baltimore & Ohio main lines east of Parkersburg and Pittsburgh and their seaboard terminals. Federal managers for other Allegheny railroads to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania
Daniel Willard
Smith
New York Central
W. K Vanderbilt, Jr
the Central
Transportation and Terminal
Mr. Lee
Pittsburgh
Erie
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Tercey & Seashore
New York
Philadelphia & Norfolk
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburett
Thompson
Baltimore & Ohio
Parkersburg
W. Va
Seaboard
Allegheny Region
Phonographs At The Front Entertain Soldiers In War
Portable Sonora phonographs prove popular with soldiers and civilians alike, with over 25 000 sold through London reps. Weighing 15 pounds, the device brings familiar songs to camps, hospitals, and country homes, boosting morale amid shortages of equipment and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora Phonograph Sales Company of
New York
Sorona
London
No Definite Furloughs For Soldiers On Farms
War Department at Camp Dix orders no discharges or indefinite furloughs for National Army farmers. Leaves of absence will be limited and soldiers must be ready to return to their units. The measure targets tenants seeking exemption by claiming labor is essential to crops. Major General notes farmers’ continued ability to serve. Realty transfers filed with county register include Plainfield Real Estate transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dix
War Department
National Army
the County Register
Plainfield Real Estate
Plainfield
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Masachusetts Institute of Technale
Ayst Cambridge
Aviation Corps
Annie Roddy
Suliman
Mohlenberg Hospital
Mie Marie Finch
Edward L. Finch
Park
U. S
Amerisell
Edge
Plainfield Auto Lamp
Shobersee Price
Laing’s
J. R Blair
John J. Brown
Vekee Meio
Farmers’ Hotel
Blimm, Jr
Somermet St
Ams
Quaker Shop
Breyee
HB. Kennett
Bigtown
Leo Slonim
Buick Show Room
Madison Ave
Exide
AUTO ELECTRIC _ SHOP
Anova Et Street
Mono Motor Service
Mono Garage
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Geo. M. Garke
Wiino
Osw
Frank Linke
West Front Street
Pisinfeld
H. J
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