YWC A Had Banner Year in Community Report
The annual YWCA report ending January 21 details receipts of 5937.89 and cash on hand of 1400.49 as of January 5 with a total membership near 918, aiming for 1000. It notes programs like Bible suppers, girl employment support, factory lunch schemes, and new groups including Business Princess League and Camp Conference Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Association
Plainfield
Jenving
Prines
Amoriation Orchestra
Nofeo
West and East End Clash Over City Advantages
A public debate at the Washington Plaza compared West End and East End prospects. West End supporters Frederick W. Cook and Thomas C. Vail were praised, while East End champions Councilman Cheries and Snivick and Rev Raward Ralston faced critique. City Clerk John J. Carroll presided as the East End’s status was contrasted with already built West End developments. The district high school auditorium hosted a casting of community participants including J. F. interiocatar and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
West End
Cheries & Snivick
Raward
Ralston
John J. Carroll
Large crowd enjoys music by lors orchestra at event
A sizable audience gathered for an evening featuring music by lors orchestra, providing lively entertainment and a festive atmosphere for attendees.
National Special Aid Society Opens New Quarters
The National Special Aid Society relocates to the Pr ts building on East Front street with meetings shifted from Cedarcroft. A Red Cross branch opens in the Pitts building, volunteers sought, and member applications welcome. Repair work advances on the Zeek building interior after a recent fire. Related notes mention the Daughters circle meeting at 149 Relivers and delegates to a New Jersey court meeting in Somerville.
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National Special Aid Society
Prts
East Front Street
Cedarcroft
American Red Crong
Pitts Building
Campatentor
National Specia Aid Society
Campaize
BP. Toodaas
Relviders
Lora Dauchters
King’s Daughters
Wad Giecamed
Frederic W. Tend
Naonal Special Aid Vctets
No Increase For Teachers Until 1918
The local teachers petition for higher state salaries to cover rising living costs has been favorably received by the Board of Education with no clear funds secured yet. A Joint Commission meeting with board members and councilmen will discuss the matter before any pay raises next term.
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Rice of
Sunday Church Service Listings Across Many Congregations
The article lists Sunday services for multiple churches including St Stephan's Grace Episcopal Haly Com munion Avennons and others with varied times. It notes sermon duties by Rev. J. Atkinoon Rev. Howard Clarke and Rev. John Sheridan among others, plus school hours, communion rites, and special services across numerous parishes.
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St Stephan's
Dr. Stansfield
Grace Episcopal
J. 1
Atkinoon
Howard Clarke
SM Mary
Manane
Bogan
Carl Aniterron
Beadapeckoot
Phip
Cresent Avenue
Lordy Kupper
Charles M. An
Campaign for New Members at Local Church Campaign
The Hark Rock church in New Jersey announces an April campaign to recruit new members. nightly cottage prayer meetings begin March 24 and run to April 5 with midweek services and a wine‑themed event. The goal is to enroll new members after Easter services. Reverend T. Geran of the Missionary Band supports overseas work in India. A fundraiser for the needy occurs at St. Mary’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Watt
Her. T. Geran
Laird Bo
Belgium Wark and Allied Plans Amid War Turmoil
The article discusses continued Belgian and Allied efforts during a tense phase of World War I, noting German influence shaping relief and defense actions. It highlights suspicions of renewed German operations while outlining relief work by Belgian committees and aid groups.
Personal notes on a clerical completion and travels
A fragmented update mentions W. Cornwell of Park Avenue in Atlantic City and a Florida trip two weeks earlier. It notes a soprano soloist at a Baptist church and references events around Robert Eick, Now York, and G. R. Rocktelign. The text is garbled with several incomplete phrases and place names.
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W. Cornwell
Atlantic City
Orn
Park Avenue
Nolantown
Florida
Thorn
Giddis
Baptist Church
Local Society Meeting and Patriotism Effort
In Grainfield High School pupils funded a large American flag with money raised by Popular subscription. The flag will be displayed at the front of the school building during a national crisis. The article also notes a marriage announced in Nan and a teacher salary dispute in North Plainfield with debates on raise and budget.
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Plainfield High School
Rea
Blue Am
Rictorr
rounAsen
Grainfield High School
Fac
Dole
Lawrence church meeting echoes with outdoor preaching
Dr Blederwolt opened a sand company event in Lawrence Mass as a large outdoor meeting drew thousands with hymn singing and rival speakers. The night prior featured voices raised in song and a public demonstration. A stage-dance troupe, the Ht dle Claap, prepared for a local production Many Husbands to be staged March 17 under Mrs G Steart Simons coaching.
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Dr. Blederwolt
Sand Co
Jonday
Propia
Biederwolf Enco
Lawtrenty
NH of
Gow
Ht Dle Claap
G. Steart Simons
Wat ionary' Society Reports at Avenue Church Parlor
In church parlor meetings the Indian Quest ring reports will be given and Cuban schools discussed. Tea will be served after afternoon services, with John Erthan the preacher speaking on conversations of Christ. Series titled His Conversions and Conversations runs March 4 to 25. Receptions Wednesday evening follow.
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Trinity d
John Y
Laton
Monroe Avenue
D. B. FP
Randolph
Landingvehool
Firwarthamt
Netherwood
Ward & Halstan
Wry-Echons
Gikellenger
T der A Aperial Muda All Boul's Chapel
Mies Bitecher
Avenur
Wationary’ Society
The
Uean Chiuech
John Erthan
Christ
the Welk
Simon the Pharisar
Rosbyteriam Phytek
C. BO Luthurrow
Machen
Prince
Iy Tom Seminary
Poworth League of the Church
Monroe
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Y.W.C.A
Martin
Jack Martin
Milwaukee American Amertatian Tanetall
Witl Sgort
Jack
Ts . Sol
Dave ‘Fults
Aresnisation
Mason
Leaat
Mise
Gladys M. Marsh
George W Marah
Maple Avenue
North Plain
Joeepn T. Chilton
Marsh Home
Censee
J. Ft
Interiocatar
Anand Crection
Tskote
Burt [San
Paper Colvin
Hebert
G Youne
Harpid
Leadbitter
James Hucchens
George Pearson
Sidney Nesbitt
Andrew Reid
Ralph Rarngly
William Rehafer
Arthur Péerting
S Herman Chandler
Walter Brook
Albert Jarrett
George Seinerson
Alla Apear
Tom Anwar
David It
Prank Brennan
Hari Leach
Walter la
Taek Halland
Clawson Kaas
Genres Foupos
Paul Dantes
Joho Temotin
N.S.A.S
Zeek
South Avenue
Tuemtay
Cossrtinfield
TO. F
Focal Loder
High Court of
Marquito
Union County
Mooro Extermination Commission
Cira
Frank Smith
Thiefty
Porte
San Juan
Walter Martin
Abréms
Aditotium
Ladies Fi Benevolentety
Morris Abrams
Harri Jar
Abramend Mie
Watchong Avenue
Thomas Campbell
Holy Cross
H. W. Denster
Hubbard
Mitcabeth
Temple Baptist
C. Sover
Poonte
Trinity
Trinity Reformed Church
Oliver Stewart
Milnats Caxi
St Mary's Social Chub
TA. B
Campaign For New
Watchung Avenue
Aldee
Helle
Belatha
France
Pelstas Committee
Euraf
3 Bonal Special Aid Society
O Spanmon
Women's Perv
Christian Assoriation
Robert Eiek
Nowérk
G. R
Stor
Bere
Cppe
Morwood Avenue
Hin Garigtter
Sarah Singles
Prederick Hemderson
Perrrion
Oma
North Plainfield
Ing
Borouch
Atte
Lawrence, Mass
D. W. Skellenger
Hope Chapel
Skelkerr
South America
Heavenly Rest
Tam
R. Smith
Westfield
Will Helthe
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