Union County Debates Small Board Plan for Representation
Union county politicians push a small board charter for seven freeholders to district the county. The measure, supported by Arthur Runyon and Willam Runyen, aims to create districts and set terms and salaries. The proposal would proceed via a county commission and court review with potential statewide adoption if voters approve in a future election.
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Union County
Sommaller Board
Roberts
Gret
Senate
Carlton B. Pierre
Arthur N. Pierson
Runyoo
Union
Willam N. Runyen
Line
Aistricthe County By & Commission
Pieas
Gerk
Runyon
Eeeh
Court of Common Pleas
Freeholders
Gstricts
Roanty
Eaid
Chosen Free-haiders
Chosen Freeholders
Malou County
Gach
Chasen Freehalaebe
Bes
Garman Groan
Puch Elbetinn
Rimalt Board of Freeholders
Railroad Jobs Open As Eight Hour Law Uncertain
For the first time in years railroad employers post offers for jobless workers. Positions include firemen engineers switchmen track walkers and more with applications directed to proper departments and replies from agents promised. The piece also notes local civic scenes and congestion affecting Plainfield's transit and a hospital figure Dr Peter B Cregar, with railroad delays easing after initial disruption.
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M. J
Amy Mise & Railroad
Fall Campaign Sparks Activity Among Local Politicians
Early fall campaign talk centers on sheriff and Assembly bids in Elizabeth and Cranford area. Candidates include Freeholder F Applesate and James Warner, with George C Otto facing a renomination bid. Beards, Schalits, Merce, and others weigh runs as party dynamics shift before the primaries.
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Cowboy
Aa Polibie
F. Applesate
Sholder
Fresholter Sp. i
Wibur
James Warner
Cranford
J. A. Neill
Elizabeth
John H.cone
Cose
Vomins
George Otto
Sheri Otto
Eyck KH. Beardster
Wood
Assam
Fnl
Carlton B. Merce
William W. Schalits
Orehart Street
George C. Otto
Court St .Fiffabeth
Otty
Billy
Orchard
Talented Singer Betsy Lane Shepherd to Perform Tuesday
Betsy Lane Shepherd, a rising American soprano, will appear at Plaingeld School Tuesday night in a benefit concert for Plainfield music. Admission is free. tickets may be obtained through Mr. Voxel or MF. Shepherd has gained prominence for eloquent oratorical work and will perform under V & Driggs management.
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Betsy Lane Shepherd
America
Plaingeld
Plainfield Music Bv Mids
Shepherd
V & Driggs
Weert
Ucket
Commission to Study City Food Conditions and Improvements
A meeting of the Research and Advisory Committee on city Manning will be held to review causes of food conditions in parts of the city. City Engineer Gavett will join Counstimen Chart Sminck and Theodore Martin as they present findings. The commission will first address food conditions before parks, street widenings, and other improvements.
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Ue Research and Advisory Committee
Counstimen
Mayor Accepts Blame for Roundup Snow Ordinance Enforcement
A Record representative quotes the mayor taking responsibility for enforcement issues. He explains the city advertised the ordinance, detailed requirements, and warned of penalties for snow and debris removal. The mayor notes the need for daylight hours to enforce and that fines plus city work may be charged to property owners. (Continued on Page Five.)
Who Is Who Here Today in the Contest
A fragment describes a “Who Is Who” page guide for a contest across pages 2 and 3. It instructs readers to read descriptions of business people, verify identities, and call or mail to confirm correct matches. Prizes rely on earliest correct answers. details reference an address and contest sponsor.
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Grare
New County Board System Explained by Rey Francia J Bistz
Acting County Rey Francia J Bistz described steps taken by the 1917 Board of Chosen Freeholders to improve a county government and court method. He noted Grand Jury recommendations, the adoption of minute books, and committees reporting monthly with prior approvals by the county attorney.
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Rey Francia J. Bistz
Big City
Blats
Pune
G. Teller
Quaire
Fis
Telfer
School Visit Week Suggested by Local School Leaders
A local superintendent receives proposals for a School Visit Week urging elder students to draft invitations inviting parents and the public to visit schools. Plans emphasize regular work, avoid special programs, and assign host duties to students and teachers with evenings possible. A visitor count should be reported to the chief official.
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Sch
Henry
Board of Education
Local Health Report Notes Fever Cases in City
The Health Department reports five active fever cases in the city with some residents under quarantine. Officials say there is no danger of an epidemic and normal city operations continue as authorities monitor the situation.
Visiting at Cardwell Ends in Distress Disorder
Oliver Pearson of Manson Place reportedly went to Caldwell with his brother where he is said to have fallen ill. Pearson is described as one of the oldest local mail carriers in Point Gt services and has been seriously ill for several days.
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Cardwell
Oliver Pearson
Manson Place
Caldwell
Mr. Pearson
Point Gt
Local Boy Lyman Hibbard Serves as Ambulance Driver in Europe
A letter from A Platt Andrew relays Lyman Hibbard's frontline service near Verdun as a private in D First Squadron New Jersey Cavalry. The piece notes his rough conditions, such as shell fire and a damaged village, and highlights his courage and camaraderie with fellow volunteers and older soldiers.
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Plainfield
Hom
George Woodward Wiant
New York City
A. Platt Andrew
Lyman Hibbard
Ican
Mr. Wickerhart Hive
Micnivetory D. Hibbard
Paria
Prenel
New Jersey Cavalry
Harvard University
Europe
Jersey
Scout Camp Site Moves in Basle Area for Water Access
The Boy Scout movement began in this city and built a camp on Terrill Road. Local men helped establish it, and last summer Scouts used the site for two weeks. Water shortages and distance from Plainfall hindered full use. Several state locations have been checked but no decision yet. The executive board will decide whether the current site serves weekend bivouacs or a seasonal camp.
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Ety Ang
Basle
William
Boy Scout Com
Picaepost
Sony
Cornell Men Will Hold Smoker Tonight
The Cornell Alumni Club of Newark hosts a smoker at the Robert Treat Hotel tonight with over 300 graduates on the rolls. Dean Ernest C. Kimball of engineering speaks on the university’s role today, with cinema pictures of campus life and remarks by A. A. A. chairman Rymn Berry.
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Cornell
Mew
Tercey
Plainfield
Robert ‘Treat
Newark
Amn
Newark Cornall Club
Charles F. Landmemer
Tte
The
Oranges
Montclair
Elisabeth, Pate
Ernest OC. Kimball
Modere
Rymn” Berry
Ope
Trolley Line Halted by War and Championship Dispute
The article notes a renewed dispute over a local trolley project and city transportation plans tied to war conditions. It also covers a controversy between North and South Plainfield over girls basketball claims to the city title and the cancellation of the annual intercity series due to scheduling issues.
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South Plainfield
Thomas N. McCarter
Rervidaicer Manufacturing Company
Washleo
Spicer Concern
Charles Dana
Catsie
Maidong
Ninth Street
Iris
Plainfield
North Plainfield
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Fseall Board of Freeholders
Almee
Wah Crisie
United Sagar
Elisabethtin
Cregar Tli
Peter B. Cregar
Grantavanse
J. Vati
Depot Avenue
IQCAL
Andrew
Ambetace
Levant
Lyman Hbbard
Tombe
Panko
Verdun
France
Oath
Loman
Con
Phin Croey
University of Nyme
Americas
Town
New Jersey
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