Clem Bechtel to Enlist as Aviator in War Effort
Six months as driver with American Red Cross ambulance on the French front ends with Clem Bechtel being discharged and placed under aviation training. He expects to go to Italy or Egypt to train as a flyer, with hopes of higher rank, good pay, and serving God and country. He writes to his parents of wartime duty, personal growth, and sending souvenirs and films to remember him by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Clement Bechtel
Charles Bechtel
Carlton Avenue
Italy
Egypt
Hechtel
Plainfield
Clem
Wik
Praner
Emrvice
Avia- Hon
Husky
Peck
Jimmie
Proposed System of Policing Counties
His Interlative commission weighs replacing multiple county forces with a unified system. A referendum would accompany any plan, but a legislature next session may not receive such recommendation. In one county 145 municipalities show numerous police chiefs, duplication ensues. Possible mergers of municipalities for joint policing and salary control by county boards are also under review.
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Commisston
Boarder of Freeholders
Flag Raising on Thanksgiving Day by St Marys T A B
St Marys T A B Society hosts a Thanksgiving flag raising and patriotic demonstration on West Fourth Street in Plainfield. A fifty foot flag will be raised with a service flag for eight TA B members in the army or navy. Local leaders will speak as Fife and Drum Corps provide marching music. An electric light will illuminate the pole. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's T. A. B. Society
West Fourth Street
Boletock
O'Keorne
Army
Navy
Fife
Corea
Alex
Camp Dix Men Begin Grenade Training for War Service
Camp Dix selectives start a grenade course under two French officers with Somme front experience. The 10-acre field features trenches and a half-scale Somme-like layout. Lieuts Meslier and Savery, both Croix de Guerre veterans, supervise along with Frank Fripp and G T Purves. Training will begin as transfers from the 311th Regiment prepare to depart for the Southern cantonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dix
Somme
Leutenant Jean Meslier
Sith Infantry
Pierre Savery
24Th Infantry
Mealier
Savery
America
Messier
Lieut Moslier
Europe
311Th
Government Accepts Elks Offer of 250000 Hospital
Government accepts the Elks offer of a 250000 hospital to be built on Parker Hill Boston using funds from the Elks War Relief Fund. The Surgeon General says the facility will rehabilitate wounded soldiers with operations to restore speech hearing and movement. It will employ people with disabilities in productive trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
America
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elka
Parker Hill
Boston
Plainfield Lodge
Governor Urges Short Session of Legislature
Governor Ede urges an eight week session for New Jersey’s next Legislature as Republicans prepare a rapid start. Senate leaders McCran and Richards chosen. House caucus to pick speaker and leader. Governor’s agenda includes prison reforms, civil service pay standardization, tax and bond measures, and state highway funding moves.
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Trenton
Ede
Harmoniou
Thomas F. McCran
Pascale
Emer‘eon L. Richards
Atlantic
Thin
House
Wither House Caucus
Edge
Stegular
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
North Jersey District Water Supply Commission
State Highway Department
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Bee. J
Charles A. Wolverton
Camden
Arthur N. Pierson
Inton
Walter G. Winne
Bergen
Mech
Walverton
Pierson Ader
Senate Republicans
Maren Ftte
Plainfield Elks Lead Union County Bowling League Preview
Sles warming up for the county league season with the Plainfield Elks bowling team set to represent the lodge. Opening matches planned for Saturday night, November 24, with teams from Elisabeth Fikes, Elizabeth Town and Country Club, Roselle Casino, Jr OU, A. M. El Mora Country Club, Tideran Outing Club, Rahway, and Park Club of North Plainfield. Walter Vatl leads the Plainfield Elks, joined by Jacob Waldner, W. Tt. Caushroox, Ching P. Kiely, Percy later, Walter long, and Clarence Syralm. Park Club still finalizing its lineup. Union County Newline Seaton officers named Nortram Keys, William Howe, and Alfret Halwry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Bike
Union County
Plainfield Elks
Elisabeth Fikes
Elizabeth Town and Country Club
Roselle Casino
Jr OU. A. M. el Mora Country Clut
Tideran
Rahway
Park Club
North Plainfield
Plainfield Elke
Walter Vatl
Himelf
Jacob
Waldner
W. Tt. Caushroox
Ching P. & Kiely
Percy Later
Walter
Long
Clarence Syralm
Enhetinnte
Park Clip
Big Lion Act Delights Plainfield Theatre Audience
The Big Lion act at the Plainfield Theatre continues to thrill crowds with Nubian dancers and a steel arena display led by 30 year old Mr. Taylor and his wife. The program flags five other vaudeville acts including Le Emma and Co and West and Centra, with Pathe News to close. Annie Albott titled The Georgia Magnet joins next week along with The Nine Cycling Models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Plainfield ‘Theatre
Shannon
Vauderille
Star and Garter Show at Plainfeld Theatre Next Week
The Star and Garter will headline at Plainfeld Theatre Tas Cay with matinee and night shows on November 20. I M Weingarden presents a strong burlesque and vaudeville company, promising top acts, chorus girls, and spectacular numbers in a program aimed to outshine Broadway attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfeld Theatre
Tascay
W Aw. Uaement Company
Arte
Home Defense League Orders Regulation Overcoats
The Plainfield Home Defense League ordered regulation overcoats from a New York firm for winter wear by league members. Garments cost normally 35 to 40 dollars but the group will receive them at a favorable rate. Coats will be produced to military specifications and paid for by voluntary contributions from league members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Home Defense League
New York
U.S Army
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4Th and
Richmond Sts
Laing’s
Oswald
Howe
Auro Delivery
Ofica
West Second Street
W. A. Schore & CO
West Front Street
Thomas H. Boss
West
L Shrager
Madison Ave
Southern Tours
Steamer
Key
Les Place
Ng Courtesnd Service
Cole & High Funeral Directors Chapel & Ofice
MacDonald’s
East Front St
Harry van Ness
Fred Endreas, Inc
Teencrafe
Merset Garage
Somerset
Phone
Mattress
L. Gripsitha
Rose Street
J.J
C. A. Higgins
Undertakers
W. Fourth St
J. R. Blair
Pare Ave
Farmers’ Hotel
Jacob Blimm, Jr
Prop
Somerset St
Clem” Bechtel
Sles
Newline
Nortram Keys
Town and Country Club
William Howe
Troselte Casino
Vicw
Alfret. Halwry
Eileareth Elke
Star and Garter
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