Plainfield High School Class Graduates in Classical Exercises
Plainfield High School commemorates its forty-first annual graduation with diplomas awarded by Rev. Charles Brown. Valedictorian Percy Stelle spoke on "The Show and the Nation," as the student body received awards for scholarships and leadership. The program included a Yale cup presentation and the Hope channel honor roll, with the ceremony closing to the tune of Petrel of America.
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Baal Caprugee
Tor
Andivirion Resterdas
Yale
Weilenles
Salem
Arthur Kyle
W Ming Elen Palmer
Palmer
Ae Leo
Grare
Wily
Swarth Nh
Kyle Will Athaie
Say
Cuaron KR. Brown
B. van D. Hedges
Percy
Mathey Stelle
Stelle
Apowihalt Cox
Petre
America
Prize Winners in School Exhibition and Essays
The event showcased student work with prizes awarded for composition, penmanship, and essays. Notable recipients included Adele Cutty Patton and Kipling inspired pieces, each earning ten to fifteen dollars in book prizes.
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L. Babcock
Kipling
Prehmes
Adele Cutty Patton
Hawke
Twinham Cart Rios Marcaret
Iresie Mery
Stefi
Stevens
Heanewe Tyler
Katherine Been
Wilmerting Og
Prine
Petey Mathas Bielle
Bunor Secation
Juliet H Cramberlain
Fie
Rina —Prien
Ten Dot Steed
Morace R. Munker, Jr
Prize Awards For Dramatization And Book Titles
A fragment lists prize placements for an English and other subjects contest. Names include Mr Alexander Gilbert and Go Wells Samiel, with first and second prizes in categories such as Familiar Quotations and The Panama Canal, plus honorable mentions and associated writers across multiple entries.
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Alexander Gilbert
Iret Price
Kipling
Burnham Carter
God
Go Wells
Samiel Preaer
Cicero
Onur Pavorire
Margaret
Mone Angieneas
Honorabie Tien
Margaret Hawon
Bartjor
Erine Holt
Stevenson
Walter Stibert
Ernest
Gollan
Bomn
Amahornsia
Joriee
Terhele Vlaty
Lapewin
FI Brlent
Spearer
Lil- Vien Handelman
Inet
Gree Shortland Diertonry
Elizabeth Hirt Frenen Tle
Vanarr
S Craig
Prine Sbrintiy
Henry
Shakeapeare
Hemor
Constance Deriant
Katherine
Endrees
Ty Bether Singleton
Marjorie Pnander
Paname Canal
Beatrice Maxwell
Homorstie Menton
Jonte C. Ross
Prive Eeell
Jessie Crate Wigifrad Maton
Caroline Dorman
George Enkt
Moir of Colleges in Vari Law Courses Highlight
A fragmented report notes colleges in varied law and normal courses with emphasis on teaching quality. It mentions Montclair, Florence, Dorothy Mantes and other instructors shaping futures through teacher training and military reserve elements.
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MOIR
Vari Law
Mohnos
Thie Lane
Imate
Montclair
Heap
Wartinee
Bae
Teridine
Florence Wetersl
Dorothy Mantes
Minate Pantie
Ed J Claims One Girl Student In Newark Area
Fragmentary OCR lists names and roles across schools and campuses. It mentions Mary Hick nell Adele Brick Grace Brown Montclair High School Dorothy Butler and others in teaching, commercial, and general staff roles amid a page four continuation.
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Commercial
Mary Hicknell
Adele Brick
Newark Syrmal Behent
Alice Brown
Howard College
Grace Brown
Montclair High Bchool
Dorothy Butler
Five Tutt
Eleanor Cree
Wellesley
Jwitet Chamberlain
Wildred Clark
Home Clark
Hazel Coddingtoo
Bimmons College
Marreia Coughlan
Mary Coulter
Muriel Courser
Reing
Muhlenbere
Elsie Cullinan
Katherine Andreas
Anna Freedman
Ruth Puller
Montflatt
Graduation night at N P H S 717 with benediction
Mrs Hew John Brock of Trinity Reformed Church will give benediction. Reverend Charles from New York will deliver the principal address. Diplomas awarded by Dr J H Cooley. Leaving remarks from Mary Smith and Madeline Winthrope. Alfred A. B. gives farewell, with songs and recitations by the senior class.
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Hew
John Brock
Trinity Reformed Church
Hev
Charles
New York
Uist
Board of
Edurai
Yalerup
Pilainfield
Ehtr
John Dow Doermee
Fee Clase
Marne
Migs Maer
J. Ht
Cooley
A School
de Charles A. Eaton
Yale Club
Plainfield
Fae Petate Ant Mleder
Atlentance
Star Seangied
Jobo
Anna Flume
Marjorie Chandler
Mary Connat
Hattie Male
Tetor Larite
Jersey
Mary Smith
el Prize, and Mise Mi Ing
Firet Hochanan
Home Defense League Arrests Invitation for Church Service
The Plaintiota Home Defense League Commissing arrests an invitation for the services at the church next with all members.
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The
Miss Van Emburgh Hosts Unique Patriotic Party
Mise Marjorie daughter of Mr tertai and fifteen the Hartrider were when followed faver hidden In. at 5:20 the hostess was receiving money TOL Insurance 1106 Depot avenue.
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Miss van Emburgh
Marjorie
Tertai
Hartrider
Money Tol Insurance
Depot Avenu
They’re Trying to Forget German at Plainfield High School
A fragmented note discusses German being discouraged at Plainfield High School. It recalls historical shifts since 1914 and mentions the struggle to maintain the German department amidst changing conditions and language offerings.
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Plainfield H. S
Kaiser Wilhelm
Abcust
Senate Anesabel
P. I
Playgrounds to Open On July This Summer
Plans outline opening dates for local playgrounds in July. Officials discuss funding and safety measures as part of the rollout.
War Victims Aid Meeting Outlines U S Syrian Relief Efforts
A damaged note describes a meeting about relief for American war victims and Syrian civilians. Organizers discuss funding, coordination with aid groups, and a plan to mobilize resources, with officials emphasizing immediate support.
Plainfield street paving and trolley work underway
Contractors began permanent paving on main Plainfield streets after council contracts. Work includes Park avenue repairs, Watchung avenue double tracking for trolley service, brick relaying by Newark Paving Co, and a new sanitary sewer on West Second Street. Loretta Tucker, 11, burned by a candle, is hospitalized.
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Plainfield
Common Council
Eernest
Gavett
Park Avenue
Fourth Street
Ninth Street
Newark Paving Company
Watchung Avenue
Pitth Street
East Fourth Street
Richmond Street
Union and Netherwood
Public Service Corporation
South Avenue
Slorms
Parkie
Second Street
Newark Company
West Front
Madison Avenue
Liberty Street
J. P. Heatley
West Seventh Street
Bentley Wit
Seventh Street
Heatley
Central Avenue
Ralph Kelly
Hocota
Helly
Plan Whirlwind Windup For Red Cross Campaign
Special correspondence from New Jersey reports Company K suffers a serious train accident injuring Ernest Drake at a railroad crossing, with others hurt and one employee killed. The piece notes personnel changes, campaign fundraising plans reaching toward 100 million, and a chain of mass meetings led by Judge William Newcorn and local officials.
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New Jersey
Company K
Ernest Drake
Mouth Memorial Hospital
Rat Bridges
Pitalina
Jeg
New York Tell Company
Drake
Wade
Wilbur H. Rogers
Had Crom
Plainfield Id
William Newcorn
Plainfield High School
Proctor Theatre
Plainfield Airdome
Women's Auxiliary
Emtrances
Proctor's
Lyric
Airdome
Afd
Marie Boss Wilsing Rattle Eym
Maxwell
Meat Auxiliary
Trance
Business Men's Committee
Bniness
Rea Crom Committee
Imfeld High School
Countess Teturceyno
Margaret Lawton
Chadwick
George W. McCutcheon
Indictment Quashed Motions In Martin Tangle Case
Judge Connolly denied quashing the indictment as Atey Frank J. moved to dismiss. The case involves Patrick J. Merith and Martin Tangle over alleged misappropriation of five hundred dollars from the Tovelle Company funds. Lawyers argued partnership and ground for a remand, with trial awaited.
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Connolly
Atey Frank J
Patrick J. Merith
Lweyts Throusbow
Martin
Belated Lodger Spots Distant Fire Near West Front
A late report notes Prank Neall of West Front witnessed a distant blaze early Wednesday at a barn on Lang field avenue tied to Juli nato and loaned by J. Steipma. Neall telephoned the fire, a rapid spread damaged the barn and outbuildings, about 1,000 square feet, three horses were saved. No definite cause is given.
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Call
Truth About the Bosch Factory Clarifies War Era Steps
The Bosch Company explains that despite rumors the Bosch Works at Springfield Massachusetts and the Plainfield facility will not close. President Wilson’s April proclamation caused confusion among German staff but operations continue with key personnel retained.
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Bosch Maxnet
Wileen
Mechanica! Staf
Jlorien
Springfield
Mass
Plainfield
Vince
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Audime
Nev. Charlies
Boum
Kyle
P and
SA Palmer
Wellesley Cup
High Bower
Core Honder
Painie Mann
Percy Stelle
Parker Newel Honce
Minnie Bantte
Marc Meknett
Levita Tfatent
Lilian Handelman
Core Hofer
Tyree Horn
Mabel Jones
Lewis Kripey
Clee Palean
Samuel Preeer
Elizabeth Aperry
Margaret Wint Uunter
Hope ‘Angieman
Catherine — Armetrong
Marie Maurel
Hieabeth Nathencon
Avery Ran
Age Tennyee Rice el Dre
Yao
Fannie Peres Style
Barnham Certer
Lewie Zeek
Irene May
Josue Smith
Lillie Handelman
Ethel Lewis
Waetist
C. H. Stiltetm
William M. Price
John Fawentt
Fanny Mann
Sydney Angie
Alfred
Steel Corporation
Hinther and
Uhers
West Front Street
Jentine
Antoinette
Jatin Clement
Manarqnan
Home Defense
Altheash
George
Piatafield
Eho
Branly
Loretta Tucker
Muhlenberg Hospital
Thied Street
Red. Cross
Co. K
Quaash
Martin Tangle
Bosch
Mire Hosking
Dover
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