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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
2
Local notices cover a Seventh Day Adventist event at 17 Hillside, civic leaders invited to a church fundraiser, joint sewer commission plans for a $16000 project, a worker awarded compensation after a 1915 accident, a dance for a community group, and a Tien Greet performance at Plainfield High School. Also Mount Marys students recital, a Notre Plainfield social club, Woodtrack Farm benefit, and local troop and veterans notices.
Charles J Fisk urges American families to keep laying hens to bolster food supplies for the war effort. The piece outlines flock sizes, housing needs, and breed choices, urging readers to order chicks now and request plans from the Bureau of Animal Industry. It stresses patriotism and the role of poultry in feeding troops and civilians.
The United States Food Administration asks farmers to boost poultry output to supply meat and eggs for the armed forces. It stresses farmers as essential to the war effort, urging voluntary enlistment and recognizing their vital role alongside the Army and Navy in feeding the nation.
Alfred A. Stein, retiring prosecutor and Rotary Club president, outlines five year tenure. He notes juries returned 1174 indictments, 560 went to trial, 52 acquittals, and four dismissals. Highlights include notable cases, convictions, and a 1916 theft linked trial. One man faced the electric chair, others received prison terms.
Letters of administration granted to State Banking Commissioner Frank H. Smith for the estate of his mother Susan C Smith who died February 17. Valued at 15000, bequeathed to Mr Smith and his sister Mrs C M Burdick. Also, William Tanks of Netherwood seeks admin for Hewert C Drake who died February 17 after a brief illness. estate valued at 1020. widow parents and sister named as beneficiaries.
President Wilson authorized four decorations for bravery service or wounds. The Distinguished Service Cross bronze design with a ribbon for extraordinary heroism, and the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service. War service chevrons in gold for six months service in war zones, worn on the left sleeve, and wounds chevrons with the same design worn on the right sleeve for injured or severely wounded servicemen.
State Highway Commission reports education for 25 to 30 inspectors in Trento under K Gage and Edith Pearson to improve efficiency and ensure dollar-for-dollar returns on road projects. Inspectors study pavements, materials tests, and conformity to plans including concrete and bituminous substances.
Union County Engineer Jacob L Bauer reported at the annual American Road Builders Association meeting that roads will be divided into three classes by importance for future upkeep. Prime military routes to be prioritized. other roads to be maintained without deterioration. The board discussed county vehicle purchases for staff use, road takeovers for Hart Street and Hazelwood avenues, Shonpike Read action, and a proposed bridge on Stony Hill road. Salary increases and civil service appointments for county staff were also noted.
Bt Mary's T A B Society plans a Military Dance on Easter Monday night at the society ball on West Fourth Street honoring T A B members in service. Twelve members serve in various branches with others on selectivity calls. Active men at Camp Dix expect leaves of absence to attend amid city attendance.
Charles H Hand has bought the Hermanes property at Woodland avenue and East Seventh street and will take possession May 1. Willam Harding, formerly foreman for Arthur F Smith on John street, is appointed yard master at Pond Tool Works succeeding John Slogan and began his duties Monday.
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