Former Councilman Patrick Reville on Nott engine purchase
Patrick J. Reville, a longtime Plainfield figure, writes a critical review of the Nott pumping engine purchase. He argues city officials misled taxpayers, cites past fire board tests favoring the Saurer engine, and claims the Nott purchase was a municipal lemon amid broader costs and public works criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOTT
Mainfield
Counc
Patrick J. Reville
Nott Finnen
Meyer
Fred Endres
W. Weeeee Randolph
Endrews
Wilson
Endress
International Motor Company
Department
Plainfield Methanion
Plainfield
Taxpayer Letter Criticizes City Spending and Paving Delays
A reader questions municipal expenditures and argues a bus trip to Morris Plains would have been wiser. The letter contrasts Mayor May's administration with elected officials who allegedly spent taxpayers' money as their own. The writer thanks the paper for space and urges paving to prevent further deterioration.
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Morris Plains
May
Bard Od
Feast of Shabuoth and Pentecost Observances Abroad
The Jewish Feast of Weeks or Shabuoth will begin Sunday at sundown, May 27, marking the counting of the Omer from Passover. Traditionally linked to harvest and law, the festival includes pilgrimages to the Temple, offerings of first fruits, and special services. Reform congregations in America hold confirmations on this anniversary as youths affirm loyalty to Judaism.
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Pasover
Jerusalem
Temple
Canaan
Ruth
Jusiaium
Mt. Sinai
Israel
America
A Case or Charity at Home War Relief Urges Balance
A public appeal warns that wartime relief efforts risk neglecting local American communities. It stresses that home charity must not be overshadowed by war relief, noting tireless workers, often women, who serve behind the scenes. Cor poration Counsel Reed comments only that gas pipes were present when he arrived.
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France
Belgium
Fiftieth Memorial Day for G A R Vets
The Forty ninth Memorial Day observance honors G A R veterans with a Plainfield procession from Seventh Street to reform hall. Local schools and officers are listed as participants, with detailed cemetery and decorating assignments for memorial day duties.
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Plainfield
Seventh Street
Enue
Pahip B. Strong
Spi
D. Stromg
Scott Post
Plainfield High School
J. Jare
T . icVoy
Bryant School
Willie
Joe Chadbourne
J. F
Decoration Day Schedule and Gun Club Events
Decoration Day activities span golf and trap shooting with Troop 6 led by Charles Wright and Walter Marter renewing 1914 aims. The day features Crescent Oval and West End field games, two riverine matches, and a major amateur trap championship cup donated by Du Pont Powder Company. Plainfield Rite Club plans a shooting contest at the Independent Gun Club range on Maple Avenue.
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West End
First Baptist
St. Jowerh
O Tn
Folds
Duane Gun Club
Elizabeth
Climax
Union County
Shackamaxon Club Promotes Red Cross Day and Summer Events
At the Country Club on Wednesday a full day of social functions, tennis and golf is planned with a 4 to 6 pm dansant in the clubhouse followed by a dinner and dance. Hotchnot doubles continues at 2:30 pm and Red Cross Day events are coordinated by W Lester Glen. Decoration Day marks summer activities with golf, boating, dinner and dancing.
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Eae
T. M
Mita Golf Association
Red Cross
W. Lester Glen
Shackamaxbon
Shackamexson Club
Military Honors Given for Yale Graduate Harvey Fisk
The obituary details Harvey Fisk son of former Plainfield mayor Charles J. Fisk born in Trenton 35 years ago. He attended Yale College ending in 1904 and worked at Fink & Bons in New York. Survived by parents two brothers and two sisters, with memberships in Yale Club Plainfield Country Club and Watchung Hunt Club.
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Augustes
Pirk
Charles J. Fisk
Trenton
Pilamfield
Yale College
Sodway
Mont of Hid
Fink & Bons
New York Bankers
Charles 3. Pink
Anmustue
Carrol T. Runyon
Wilow Avenue
Wondstock
Ver
Mnanetalket
Trong D
Pick
Ni Jerney
Fet
Fisk
Yale Club
New York
Plainfield Country Club
Watchung Hoot Club
Plainfield Lodge
Kiks
Bie
Liberty Lada
Terrytown
Yi. W. Pisk
Hewlett, L
Harvey Fisk
Thie Rity
Decoration Day Opens Hyd Golf Club Championship
Decoration Day marks the Hyd Golf Club championship season with an 18 hole match play start and a full day card including holiday handicap, medal play, 76 holes, and prizes for low net. A mixed couples contest for members and guests is also planned with one ball per hole. Play begins at 5 pm.
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Ryewoon
Hyd Golf Clut
Piay
Forum letter on endorsement and a wedding notice
A lengthy Forum letter debate questions endorsement and editorial influence. The piece discusses a writer’s intent and the impact of anonymity. Also noted is Miss Mary Carney and James Patrick Mote to be married at St Joseph's church on June 5 with Rev P J Hart officiating and a reception at the groom's home in New York.
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Pullen
Ang Otter
Miss Carney
Mary
Baley Rats
Mr. Muttley
Eagle
Getty Trust Company
Mall Broadway
New York
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Park Avenue
Corporation
Charles A. Reed
L. L. MccVoy
T. C. Doane
HH. Craig Smith
Jefferson School
J C. Smith
PD. C
Somerset Street
William C. Smith
J. V. F. Randolph
P_ C
Harrison Avenue
James Lewis
Eaward Vanderwes
Wiliam
N. Pangborn
B. §. Bralder
Watehang Avenue
J. Worth Coddington
J. L. Mevoy
P. C
J.P Bere
Evergreen Cemetery
Pennington
CP Grewin
Presbyterian Cemetery
North Plainfield
William N. Pangborn
William ©. Smith
Mary's Cemetery
J. Masngst
John J. Finley
Friends’ Cemetery
Edward A. Vanderweg
O. G
Fulrview
Westfield
E. FE
Townley
James Fink
Presbyterian
Weefield
Comrades CW
Harden
J. H. Edward
Raptiat
Scotch Plains
Comrades Edward Willis
Zelmion Chadbourne
New Market
R. Ht. Mansing
Lamptowery
C. W. Boden
Spencers’ry
W. Crate Smith
Springdale
J. Worth Coddingine
Coontorn
Boe
Parker
Pield
Chas, Wright
Walter L. Marder
Wright
Marter
Plainfield Theatre
Minstrels
WM. N. Runyon
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