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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
7
Arthur Guy Exmpey discusses the Vitagraph production Over the Top starring a famed cast. The four day engagement at Plainfield Theatre features real trench scenes built by American officers with 300 troops, depicting near authentic World War I combat and village destruction.
Remainder of the present patrons at Plainfield Theatre are offered a combination bill featuring the photoplay Lest We Forget and new vaudeville acts.
The Common Council approved pay raises for police and fire department personnel amid prior underpayment concerns. Chief P. 8 Kibly and Chief A. D. 41,250 led raises across ranks with January 1 effective dates and a total cost around 44,419.50. Proposals for paving bids and bond resolutions were discussed by the Fire and Buildings Committee.
A fragmented report notes council debate on fare policy with the gate to Selb referenced. It mentions a member returning later to file documents and suggests the council cannot accept the thorough fare, indicating ongoing procedural disagreements.
J Atwood Giddings of North Plainfield completed aviation corps training after a civil engineering career. He engaged to Ethel Mehl daughter of Captain and Mrs Georges Mehl of Madison Avenue. Departure for Kelly Field announced.
The regular monthly gathering of St Marys Social Club will be held next Tuesday evening May 25. Business of importance will be discussed. All members are requested to attend.
State of New Jersey Department of State announces an ordinance amendment to adjust patrolmen service year classifications and to reorganize oversight of property assets between identified tracts. The notice requests information on family history related to the involved properties to assist in charge transitions and construction coordination.
A district event at Renton featured officials from the Bent Frenk Banking and Insurance commission. Attendees included Somers and other local dignitaries as the meal marked a formal occasion in May.
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