War Work Fund totals grow after mass meeting in Plainfield
An enthusiastic Y M C A gathering reported 71 554 75 dollars raised for the War Work Fund with 37 196 10 pledged between Wednesday and Thursday. Chairman J Herbert Case urged volunteers to secure the full 150 000 dollar goal and warned against conscience reproach. A mass meeting at Plainfield High School plans to hear G Sherwood Eddy, a renowned war worker from France, address the audience.
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Toteg
Herbert Case
Pipinfield
Plainfield High School
G. Sherwood Eddy
France
Plainfield Boys Capture Citadel Above Grand Pre in Verdun Battle
Plainfield troops led by Lieutenant-Colonel M. Butler stormed the citadel at Grand Pre during Verdun fighting. The 311th 312th and 309th regiments helped clear the town amid heavy German machine gun fire and ruined streets. The Jersey unit liberated Grand Pre, with the citadel standing as an ancient fortress overlooking the town.
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Grand
America
Seventy-eighth Divizon
311Th
Ysland
Verdun
Hinds
Plainfield
M. Butler
United States
Hhick
Grand Pret
Jersey Pre
Biswae van Moltke
von Aven
Bos
Grand Pre
Ana
Knights of Dance Hold Columbus Hall Event
The organization plans a preparatory gathering in Columbus Hall on Thanksgiving Eve November 27. The event aims to showcase dance performances and invite members of the community to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Mbus
Columbus Hall
Unreadable Fragment From Local Page
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a person at home with unclear context and limited readable words, offering no verifiable names, events, or places for a fuller summary.
Westfield Police Case Heads Back To Court For Retrial
The Westfield case against John Rosecrans and Pat Martin L. Leena is set for a retrial in Plainfield on Wednesday November 20 with Judge J Heary. Robert Newton Crane represents the plaintiff. Alfred A. Stein defends Rosecrans and Howarth. The suit stems from alleged mistreatment during a prior investigation and a judge later ordered a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
John Rosecrans
Pat Martin L. Leena
Plainfield Disco Court
J. Heary
Crane
Robert Newton Crane
Big City
Rosecrans
Howarth
Alfred A. Stein
Elizabeth
T Sheney Central Station
Manner
Phen
Robert
Newton Grane
Supreme Court
Hanted
Crake
Plainfield Court
Westfield Council
Federal Employment Office Here Ready For Applications
The Federal Service Employment Bureau in Plainfield is now established in Room 4 of the City Building at 149 North Avenue with a government representative in charge. Applicants of all kinds are urged to seek help. the service is free and aims to match workers to available positions as big war contract work may wind down.
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Federal Service Employment Bureau
North Avenue
Eas
Plainfield
Peace Celebrators Enjoy Big Evening At Victory
Plainfield hosts recall joyous Peace party at home of Mr and Mrs Clark on Second Street with a midnight peace parade and music by Helen Swingle and Beatrice Schnable. Guests from Jersey City and Plainfield attended, sharing cheers for democracy and the homecoming of soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clark
Second Street
Aftenoon
Euro
Helen Swhngble
Jersey City
John Harrisgan
North Plainfield
Beatrice Swinble
Gertrude Paseh
Jer City
Schnable
Lally
James McDonough
M Clark
Pip
Cape
Helen Clark
Beatrice Schnable
Helen Schnable
Gertrude Pasch
Margaret Ryan
Alice Ryan
Annie Ryan
Catherine May Burke
Lillian Burke
Dorothy McDonough
Mabel Wierenga
Dorothy Wierenge
John Harrigan
C. Hoard
Generale
Plainfield
Charles Lally
Harry Charles Sprigg
James Donovan
Robert Goldstein
Jack Garholt
Jack Hopewell
John Caeewan
James
Aes Donough
Green Family Announces Son Fred W. Arrived Overseas
Mr and Mrs P J Green of East Seventh Street report the safe arrival of their son Private Fred W Green overseas. The note mentions the Judge Advocates division in connection with his service abroad.
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P. J. Green
Star Witnesses Testify in Watchung Avenue Property Suit
Plainfield city engineer city clerk and tax collector testified at an Elizabeth Chancery hearing held by Vice Chancellor Backes. The suit by Elizabeth Mason against Home Real Estate Co seeks title to a four foot strip of ground between her property and the Teales property on Watchung Avenue. A large crowd of Plainfield officials and residents filled the court room with supporting witnesses and documentary evidence.
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Plainfield
Tealeste
Watchung Aivenue
Second Street
Plainfield City
Mapa
Words of thanks urge help for World War effort
A wartime call from Albert F. LaRock of the Red Cross Honor Committee asks North Plainfield residents to review a list for World War I memorials. The note urges corrections and additions from nearby towns to ensure no young man or woman is overlooked in public notices.
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Zen Doeg
Jany Rain
Field
Ang
Albert F. LaRock
Red Cross
North Aven
Ind
North Plainfield
Dunellen
Scotch Plains
South Plainfield
Plainfield
Mayor Praises S. B. Joost for Fourth Liberty Campaign
Mayor lauds S. B. Joost and committee members for outstanding effort in the Fourth Liberty campaign in Plainfield. He credits unselfish devotion and broad public support for the success, noting many volunteers and donors contributed time and resources to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan & Sy Plainfield
Amy’ Privijeze
Funeral Notes For R A Claybrook In New York State
R A Claybrook dies after long illness. he served on the City Hall site committee and City Planning Commission. He contributed to World War I grain distribution in Europe and was active in Plainfield war work. Survived by wife, three daughters, three sisters, and three brothers.
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New York
Metroplat
Claybrook
Commons Council
Calkins
Congress
Plainfield
Europe
Grace
Protestant Episcopal Pari
Lillian
Christine
Judith Claysbrook
Grant Avenue
Dr Campus Buys Residential Property on West Front Street
Dr Campus of 423 West Front street purchased residential land at West Front street and Giraud avenue from H A J Brunson president of the First National Bank for 11900. The dwelling on the property was built several years ago and described as an attractive home on the East side of Front street near Prout street.
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Dr. Bills
West Front Street
H. A. J. Brunson
First National Bank
Giraud
Jacob
Sas
Devas
Vent Prout
Ieee
Jenkinson and Hoffman Visit Plainfield Coal Situation
State Fuel Commissioner R. C. Jenkinson and Deputy Commissioner William B. Hoffman of Newark traveled to this city to inspect the local coal supply and assess the Plainfield coal situation.
Up Bat Condition of City Fire Department
A 1918 letter urges immediate action to fund and staff the city fire department. It notes four fire houses with six apparatuses, lists personnel, and calls for higher wages or tax increases to protect property. The author warns of potential losses if the department is underfunded and appeals for public support.
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I . Id
Petain
Chiefs of Hose Company
Second ‘Street
Jf Yates
Omer
Tam
Mayor Calking Announces Building Permit Reforms
Mayor Calking releases a statement on revised state building rules. The changes remove permit needs for existing buildings begun before September 3, 1918 if substantially progressed and for repairs alterations and extensions under ten thousand dollars in cost. Farm buildings and structures remain exempt.
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Ian Oe
Unclear OCR Text Notices Financial Eligibility
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses thresholds for cases involving extensions to obligations and a state council reference, mentioning amounts around ten thousand dollars and twenty five thousand dollars as thresholds. The text is incomplete and does not identify concrete events or entities.
Tansey Burial Sifts Through Newark Home Service
The obituary notes Tansey son of Charles Ellen Langon Tansey died at his Newark home followed by funeral rites at a local church. Burial at Holy Seoul.
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Tansey
Charles Ellen Langon
Newark
Bysids Church
Seoul
Spiger Manufacturing Thanks Rev Dr Stevenson Work Crew
The Spiger Manufacturing Corporation expresses gratitude to Rev Dr B V Stevenson and his workers, to the Young Men's Christian Association, the Mercy Committee, Muhlenberg Hospital, Visiting Nurses Association, Mutual Aid Association and all the men who contributed in their time.
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Spiger Manufacturing Corporation
B. V. Stevenson
Young Men's Christian Association
The
Mercy Committee
Muhlenberg Hospital
Visiting Nurses’ Association
Mutual Aid Association
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Plainfield Boys
Citadel
Albert Gawron
Liberty
Ransome Concrete Company
Ninth Second Street
Big
Wile
Federal Employment Office
Elks
Pifield
Uncle Sea
Clu Ouse
Frank R. Emmons
Plainfield Lodge
Momoh
Gaede
S. B. Joost
R. A Claybrook
Goa
DR. Campus
Vincent Wash
Calking
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