Censorship in Plainfield News Sparks Heated Debate
A local controversy centers on Dr. FF W Westcot of Fanwood and his handling of a death report. The Record argues the county physician must publish facts and certificates, condemning censorship and urging accountability from health officials and press alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
FF. W. Westcot
Fanwood
Nnally
Salurhan Thetater
Minis Ear
Westrott
Eeaces Ee
Courier News
de. Westcot
Weatcott
Fair minded Councilman Booth shapes liquor vote outline
A Monday night council debate centers on liquor licenses and voter input. Councilman L M Booth from the second ward advocates prohibiting whiskey at certain venues while allowing beer and light wine, urging a ballot question for November. Other members discuss voter guidance and the city charter limits, concluding Booth votes against the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Booth
Booth
Whitkes
Bosth
Plainfield
Ponty
Condit
Third Ward
Saber Derse
Ils
Voty
Ciume
Secoml
New York training plan for Plainfield firemen
Councilman Sminek pushes Plainfield firemen to attend New York Training School to gain veteran firefighters’ expertise at minimal local cost. Plan covers ladder work, hose handling, safety, and smoke rescue, aiming to reduce early mistakes by new recruits and lessen taxpayer burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Plainfield
Big City
Peld
Advice to Anonymous Letter Writer Urges Accountability
The Record dismisses anonymous hostile letters and private grievances received in its office. It urges the writer to publish concerns with real names and clear argument, warning that cowardly attacks will not be printed. The piece defends responsible letters and discourages vandalism of the paper’s time and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anonyeumus
Think It Over When You Pay Your Bill Ad Inquiry
A Plainfield classified ad notes a quoted price of 7.75 dollars for nearly all yards after discounts. The figure matches nearby cities, prompting speculation whether Leslie Fort's agitation influenced the new rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Fort
Sisters Die Hours Apart In Plainfield
Mrs. Katherine Deak Thomas aged forty three died Monday morning at her New Madison Building home after weeks of illness. Her death followed that of her sister Mrs. Bila Snedeker of New Brunswick who died late Sunday night. Mrs. Thomas leaves a son, Charles Bateman, a patrol duty member of Company K, one sister Mrs Anna Dewline of Philadelphia, and brothers Harry Dunn of Philadelphia and William Donn of Boston. Funeral services were held at the New Madison home with the pastor and local mourners attending. Relatives and city officials note Mrs. Thomas’ long service as secretary for International Tra Permanente Union in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Deak Thomas
Harry W. Thomas
Madison
Bila Snedeker
Brugewieck
Su ‘Nieht
Sopdeker
Thomas
Gemmy Town
Plainfield
Temposita
Courier-News
New Brunswick
Mra Thomasta
Charlen Batenann
Company K
Sheft
Mra
Anna Dewnlne T Philadelphis
Harry Dunn
Philadelphia
William Donn
Boston
Peens
Dre Mo Anderson
Internarion
Thieefty
Plainfield Lodge Plans Flag Day Exercises
The Plainfield Lodge of Firemen announces public Flag Day ceremonies on June 14. A Past Royal Leader heads a committee organizing a program with an orator, promised services, and an orchestra for songs and numbers. Delegates from nearby areas expected. some invited guests detained in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli
Plainfield
New York
Fiam L. Saunders
Naval Advisory Boart
Plainfield Lodge
Washington
Standard Aeroplanes May Be Purchased In Plainfield
The Standard Aeroplane Corporation, Plainfield, owner of Model J aircraft, has War Department permission to sell planes to individuals as aviation support grows. Plainfield has no aeroplane owner yet but reports suggest several may buy. The South Plainfield Home Defense League, a 200 strong group, maintains vigil grounds and plans July Fourth events with athletic games and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Aeroplane Corporation
Te War Department
Plainfield
South
Chevrolet inRornens In IG Automonile Rack
Plainfield hosts a major automotive event as Chevrolet inRornens In IG Automonile Rack draws attention at Chicago Motors concera and nearby floral residents participate in the showcase. A. Clavieck honored, former Councilman Richard A. Claybbrook elected president of the New York Practice Exchange for his longtime service. Cla recently returned from Battle Creek Michigan after four weeks for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Chicago Motors
Concera
H. A. Clavieck
Richard A. Claybbrook
Offirant Avelnne
New York
Exchanee
Cla
Nic
Battle Creek
Michican
Funeral of Warren H. Marsh Held Tuesday Afternoon
Warren H. Marsh died Saturday afternoon from a self inflicted gunshot wound at Muhlenberg Hospital. Funeral held at his Union street home Tuesday afternoon officiated by Rev. J. S. Zelle with large attendance. Burial in Hillside Cemetery beside wife Mrs. Marsh. Survived by daughter Mrs. Robert Hellows and sister Miss Ade Marsh. Marsh had lived in Plainfield, brief Toledo stay after marriage in 1890. He was not active in politics or fraternal groups but known in business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
Warren H. Marsh
Muhlenberg Hospital
Union Street
J. S Zelle
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
Hillside
Marsh
Plainfield
Toledo
Ohio
Lone
Crate A. Maret
Mra
Robert Hellows
Mins Ade Marth
Madronsvenne
Illness Delays Sentencing of Depew in Manslaughter Case
Due to continued illness of Roland Depew the East Orange youth awaiting sentence on a manslaughter conviction in the death of Hilda Hodgson of Seatch Plains sentence is postponed in the Court of Quarter Sessions. Judge James Connolly granted the postponement on counsel Abe J. David's application. Arraignment for sentence expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Depew
East Orange
Hilda Hodgson
Seatch Plains
James C. Connolly
Depew
Abe J. David
Brightside Circle Closes With Lawn Picnic Meeting
The Brightside Circle of King’s Daughters met yesterday afternoon in a lawn picnic at Mrs. C. Frank French’s Washington avenue home. The North Plainfield Parent-Teacher Association canning committee continues its drive with a $25 raise and will register all interested members at the Somerset Street School tomorrow for summer canning work. 125 participants are noted so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightside Circle
Brightaide Circle
City Union
King’s Daughters
C. Frank French
Washington Avenue
Demonstraton
Canning
North Plainfield
Somerset Street
Torrow
Ich
Upper Grammar
Braden
Local Lawyers to Attend New Jersey Wear Convention
Local lawyers have received invitation to the nineteenth annual meeting of the New Jersey Wear Association in Atlantic City on June 15 and 16. Topics include a municipal reform revision, with speeches by Frank Bergen, Governor Xe, Judge Patterson, and John H. Wee ore. The president’s address will be by Fred e qrick W. Orientel, and the annual dinner will honor judges and the chief Justicn. A separate item notes a $107 fine and six months for Charles Glitting for stealing a horse blanket and an auto robe during a circus show at Union County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Wear Association
Atlantic City
Fred|e Qrick W. Orientel
Lsprea
Ehantor
Justicn
Supreme Court
Love
Asition
Charles Glitting
Barnum & Batley Circes
Cnion
John W. Snyder
Meeting notices and personnel updates from Plainfield area
A Wednesday meeting of the Plainfield Garden Club is set at Mrs William B Tyler home on West Bidith street with Lillian Alderson of Greenwich Conn speaking on Nursing and Their Care. A June 27 gathering is planned at Mrs Frederick Meads home on Ratt Front Street with Anna M Doyle of Rest Fifth noted as recently released from Hines. May Flynn of the Plainfield Union Water Co staff is detained at home in North Branch, while a Globe Indemnity Co. employee will return to work next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Tyler
West Bidith Street
Lillian Alderson
Greenwich, Conn
Finses
Fond Common
Maror Theet
Frederick Mead
Ratt Front Street
Anna M. Doyle
Reet
Hines
Ham
Globe Indemnity Co
New York
Miss May Flynn
Plainfield-Union Water Co
Finews
North Branch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sooth
Mr. Booth
Charles S. Stiinek
Plainfield Fine Department
Sminek
Metropolitan
Jennings
TY Elas
Chevrolet inRornens
Florence Willams
Union
Clinton
Martin O, O'Connor
Abe
Valon
Mabel Mills
Llness
Atmos cLaen
Sectorirn
Proctor
Shorehill
Linco
Wilson
America
Grean
Partiew
James Gardner Hossman
Mlakabeld
Artingtom Ave
Pist
Decidedly New
Plainfield Motor Shop, Inc
E. Fourth St
GEO. Endicott, JR
D. Fred Carpenter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!