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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
6
Auto tops and seat covers for open bed and closed trucks offered by Limousine upholstery. J De Ley lists address in French's Building with contact phone. Tyr repairs and engraving by Howard W. Boles at 114 North Avenue Plainfield New Jersey.
A real estate notice announces a transaction involving J Nathaseou on North Avenue. The fragmentary text mentions a time for meeting about Big Ceresines and refers to an interested party named Sante who should Internst rou. No further details are clear due to the damaged OCR.
John Geary of South Plainfield, a major potato grower and post master, suffered a likely $200 loss after a winter freeze ruined stored potatoes. He had hoped for high returns when prices were $6 to $7 per barrel. The piece notes his illness and inability to tend the farm. Also included is a short item about a monthly meeting of the Pis in field branch of the Getang and Tor Verein at Saehgerbund Hall.
City trade groups laugh at a proposed labor temple and doubt financing for a large shared building. The Moulders' Union leads a move to lease a space with sublet rooms for other trades, but leaders doubt such a temple will materialize soon in Plainfield.
Plainfield notes Stine’s excellent officiating as Herbert Stiha earns high marks from both sides. The third period saw rough play and arguments typical of finals, but Stine’s leadership kept the contest steady. He nears one year as physical director and coach at Westfield High School, with a notable impact on football and basketball programs.
The London Belles burlesque company visits Plainfield Theatre Monday night. William Campbell owns the troupe and has built a top class show with bright comedians and pretty actresses. The act promises exceptional entertainment and aims to outshine other road shows.
The Wanderer at the Manhattan Opera House on West 34th Street in New York receives lavish praise as a dramatic spectacle with lavish production elements and a star cast led by Plorente Reed and Janet Dunbar. Tickets start at $1.50 with matinees at $1.00. The piece traces Jeher, son of Jess, from Jerusalem to fame and back, ending in penitent return. Also notes annual Ladies’ Nest of Owls dance planning at Sarngerbend Hall.
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