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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
The week saw many local Women’s 11 groups suspend gatherings until fall with more to follow. Weather disruptions will affect nearly all activities except relief work. Prominent groups continuing through summer include the National Special Aid Society and the Belgian Relief Soviet, both unprecedented in comparable bodies nationwide.
The National Special Aid Society outlines summer plans for junior branches with a camp, cooking, first aid and indoor activities at the Household Center. Classes meet twice weekly starting June, led by Mrs Winifred Mann and others as enrollment shifts with school closings.
The Plainfield Benevolent Council No. 256 faces a vote on a proposed plan to consolidate committees and field new activities. Membership growth aims to make Plainfield the largest council in the city, with Franklin and Renevgient noted among rivals amid ongoing disputes and announcements in The Plainfield Record.
Community chorus plans a concert at the Voluntary Auxiliary hall to support local families. The program features a mix of works by listed performers and organizers, with proceeds aiding the community.
Maude Van Boakerck arranges a Belgian relief recital in East Front Street. Heleiann Will contribute surgical work to the program. Ysaave and his son Gabriel to perform, with Yaare giving views for the success of the event. Tickets from Miss Alice Corey at 919 Hillside Avenue.
Friday May 11 at the Comte Conservatory auditorium featured Helen Whitney in a graduation voice recital. She will receive her diploma May 7 during the Conservatory exercises at the Academy of Music, with a program including The Holy City, Dalotosa, Love and Marie, Romante, Debussy, Massenet, and other pieces.
The Plainfield Musical Club will hold its last meeting of the season Tuesday afternoon at Mrs George Mexrews home on Central Avenue. A preview program will be read featuring local talent before disbanding until autumn. Anna Case, former resident, will sing at a benefit concert for the Newark Red Cross at Palace Hall on May 25. Proceeds go to the Newark Red Cross chapter.
The Americanization drive grows in the city with intensified patriotism. The committee met at Washington School on Monday night and plans continue this week. Officials seek information on applicants and interpretation services, aiming to extend language and civic education.
Lawrence Mead and Mia Hleaner Whitman Machado wed at a West End Presbyterian church in New York City in the afternoon. The ceremony drew a gathering of friends and relatives with Marjorie as maid of honor and bridesmaids Angela Cecelia and Theodora, while Iade Machado served as sister of the bride. The couple’s social circle includes Montclair and Ottawa, with plans to travel to PeiKing for work after their wedding. Mead, longtime Presbyterian mission worker, studied at Leas School and Princeton, later Union Theological Seminary, and China service. Machado, daughter of Ottawa bankers, attended Vassar and is active socially.
The Young Women's Christian Association announced a summer camp on Wetding Mountain for members. The site on the first mountain will host twelve girls with repairs planned to ensure accommodations. Opening is scheduled for June 14 with chaperoned activities and a possible large house party to celebrate.
Rev Dr Artes A Eaton of a Chattanooga church warned at a German service that nations must curb credit and labor demands to avoid famine. He argued continued extraction of natural resources will exhaust efforts of free economies and lead to a world ruled by oppressive forces worse than Hell.
The exhibit at the city venue features Andre Artigun and other artists, attracting local art lovers this week. Peet week of innnotyper and Ineste Mopsiens Andre Artigun stands out as a highlight.
Rev Atley to conduct services and lead prayer meetings as congregation plans for Birney eon Avenue Baptist pastorship vacancy. Annual family sing and church supper held. Junior Worth Guild to host missionary social May 25. new committee forms to review pastor vacancy. US church calendar covers First Presbyterian Hope Chapel and other local congregations with sermons, anniversaries, and Sunday programs.
Sheriff George Cotton and county officials met to organize Union County’s declaration to observe registration day as a patriotic celebration. The plan calls for parades public meetings and patriotic exercises with participation from women children and local groups to support the national effort and show Union County’s contribution.
Jor Hobart J Fawin and C Pelcepannn Dad Yong tale Oy eta plan reorganize Washington defense. A regiment formation is described with careful surveying of mobilization and readiness. A second unit might be formed later as part of ongoing wartime restructuring.
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