Judge Nash 72 Is Elks Alleys Bowling Record Holder
Vincent W Nash Sr a veteran Plainfield resident and Civil War veteran is celebrated as the longest active bowler at the Plainfield Elks Club alleys. He anchors Jerusalem Lodge team, has a 275 single game, and plans to raise more records before turning 73. He credits cycling and regular sport for his health.
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Judge Nash
Elks’ Club
Vincent ¢W. Nash
Pisinfield
Plainfield
Nash
Honce
W. Nash
Judige Nash
B. P.O. E. Lodge
Pansea
Mtly
Usalem Lodge
Masonic
Vyeakue Nott
Crescent Eelmen
New Jersey
Judge Sash’ Jife
Brooklyn
Mininfield
Mar Wford
Plainfield High School
Y. M. C AL Bane
Auguste
Law
Westfeld
Plainfeld
Hoth
Judee Nash
Exempt Firemen’ Association
Free and Order of Ma
Lafayette Lodge
Jerusalem
Order of Red Men
Hepphe
Etke
Fanwood Man in Legal Conflict Over Blacklist
Fanwood resident Leon P. Mannetty sues in New York alleging his coffee export deal with Norway led to his name on a British blacklist. He claims misdeclaration of cargo and war rubber caused his business to suffer and his links to Norway, Italy, France, and Spain to be misconstrued. The case involves international trade and shipping disputes through a New York law firm.
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New York
Leon P. Mannetty
Fanwood
King
G. Philip Nelder
Alea
Loseon
Mannetty
New York City
South Avenue
Mr. Mannetty
Malnetty
Nelder
Norway
Otcers
England
Marnetty
Germany
M Marnetty
Italy
Spain
Neider
Street Scene Frays and Oddities Reported on West Side
A flooded account describes a chaotic street scene with a group of men, a fleeing family, and a bicycle trolley incident. Observers note labor unrest, a local dealer’s sign about incoming help, and a humorous moment as a drunk Dutchman is stopped by police on Front Street.
Department Changes to Fill Vacancies in Fire Department
The fire department reorganizes to fill vacancies with promotions and transfers. Captain Feiring moves from No 1 to headquarters. Private Wall becomes captain at No 1 house. several privates will shift to complete No 1 house staff. Chief Jennings says two new hires may be appointed after exams and a medical at the YMCA. applications rose to nine.
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Feiring
No. 1
West Second Street
Wen
Wall
Felring
Pines
Jennings
George Wean
Bre
HERRING POSTPONED IN BANKRUPTCY CASE IN NEWARK
In Newark Monday a one week postponement was granted on the petition of L Van Nest of the city. The petition seeks to have Plainfield Bust free College listed as an asset of Herr who recently filed for bankruptcy. Swackhammer Bird Ackerman represent Herr. Hetfield Jr Crewe appear for creditors.
Democrats Meet in Pew Building For Club Assembly
A meeting of the Pininfeld Democratic Club will be held in the pew building at North and Park Avenues Monday night. Plans for contesting the club on an active organization will be announced and several ads will be made.
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Pininfeld Democratic Club
Depew Building
North and
Park Avenues
Border Trip Dampens Army Recruiting Impact
The border militia trip is reported to hurt Uncle Sam’s recruiting efforts. Stories claim troops returned to inform of hard conditions and low rations, deterring possible enlistments and dissuading friends from joining. Despite some complaints, overall army and navy recruiting is said to be feeling the effect.
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Uncle Sam
Lane
Fire Department Receives New Pumping Engine
The Fire Department's new pumping engine arrived last Saturday and underwent rigorous tests. The American La France firm built the apparatus and tested its pumping speed, showing satisfactory performance with 729 gallons per minute and pressure around two pounds during the run.
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Teating
la Prance
Apparatan
Althoweh
Jared
Annual Seniors Dance At North Pisinfeld High
The Thankselving dance for North Pisinfeld High School seniors is tonight at Saenger Bund Hall with about 500 invitations issued. A five piece orchestra will perform and a novel program is planned by the arrangements committee for what may be one of the school’s largest events. Royal T. Phillips officiated the Hattin Rahway High School football game ending 6 to 4 last Saturday afternoon.
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North Pisinfeld High School
Saengerbund Hall
Committee On
T. Phillips
Hattin-Rahway High
Rahway
Unclear OCR Fragment from Times Era Script
Fragmentary text from an old newspaper page includes names and phrases about family, travel, and a visit to Troy New York. The page shows garbled dialogue and stray references, with no clear event, date, or cohesive story to summarize.
Milton College football rises with Shaw brothers in spotlight
Leland Shaw is a standout punter for Milton College at Milton Wisconsin as part of a growing football program. Miss Hannah Shaw and the Shaw family are noted among Milton College students with former Plainfield High School talent also contributing to the team’s promising spring.
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Amons
Mitten College
Milton
Wis
Nis
Fin
Misa Step Shaw
Shaw
Plainfela High
Hannah Shaw
Etter
George Shaw
Fomer
Seventh-Day Baptist Church
Milton College
Will Sail For Chile Tomorrow Dr Brokan to Work in Copper District
Dr RK. V. Frokaw of Watchung Avenue will sail tomorrow for Chile to serve as company physician for Braden Copper Company in the Chillan district. He will be the sole physician in Rancagua, overseeing public health as the ship leaves York and passes Colon and the Panama Canal en route to Valparaiso. He has served in Greece Serbia Bulgaria and other Balkan areas, with British Red Cross and wartime experiences.
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RK. V. Frokaw
Watchong Avenue
Chile
Hroken T
Braden Copper Company
Sabe
Guggenheim
Rancagua
Chillan
Brokaw
United Fruit
York
Colon
South America
Panama Canal
Valparama
Santiago
Cattal
Plainfield High Faces Rahway in Union County Title Showdown
Plainfield High School football prepares for the annual Thanksgiving battle with rival Rahway. Coach Patch limits scrimmage to protect Klein and emphasizes signaling. Rahway seeks to upset the locals in the long awaited meeting, with both teams listing lineups and key players for the decisive game.
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Tnion County
Rahway
Patch
Newarkers
Klein
Pateh
Tts
Renault
Rahway HS
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