Local War Library Committee Aims to Raise 1200
Plainfield’s War Library Committee convened in the Public Library to raise Plainfield’s 1200 share of the National Committee’s 1.2 million war library fund. Mayor Calkins cited national effort, with about 25 cents on hand of the goal, names listed as contributors and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Library War Council
Leighton ‘Calkins
Library War Fund
National Committee
Washington
B. Tyler
Chaiman
Mr. Tyler
Citieank
Calking
E. R. Ackeryman PK
Anderson
ET. Barrows
Herbert Case
M. F. Elderton
Mexander Gilbert
Charles L. Kime
Albert F.la Rock
Mallick
Ws D Murray
W. N. Newcorn
M.C. van Arsdale
W. N. Wherry
Port St
Cme
Lon! Committee
Calkins
Horne
Iihrartrs
Plainfield
M. Acken
ER. Ackerman A. Ft Boers
Fladd, Jr
T. Ti. Leggett
Mise C. Lyon
H.G. McLaughlin
H. McWll- Hams
Navy Department Advice to Inventors Prompted by Inventions
The Navy Department urges inventors to present plans in writing with detailed drawings rather than models. It warns against expecting the government to purchase unseen ideas and stresses that interviews are unlikely. clear, black and white submissions help reveal weaknesses and improve consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Uris
Navy Department
Tas
Ammer Prinkey
Xdin
Valuable Chinese collection brought to America by Maugers
Mr and Mrs Janine Mauger display a rare mixed collection from China including fine pottery tapestries and inlaid works. The set, once shown in Philadelphia for Reeves, was viewed by many and later sent to New York for further display or sale.
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Janine Mauger
Uae
America
Welne
de Coney Sind
Garper
Lathiver
Miainfeld
Adi
Mauger
Phillins
Reeves
Persona
New York
New Providence Protests Jail Farm Plan
The township committees and residents of New Providence in Union County protest a county move to take land for a jail farm fearing loss of tax revenue and higher road costs. They cite the nearby Bonney Burn Tuberculosis Sanitarium and urge the freeholders to reject the plan, arguing it would burden the town more than county-wide needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Providence
Bonnie Burn
Freeholders
Board of Chosen Freeholders
County of
Union
State of
New Jersey
Henry
Althouy
Earm
State Normal School For Elizabeth Assured
Governor Edge proposes 310,008 for buying a site to erect a state normal school at Elizabeth. Charles L. Morgan, Republican candidate for reelection, indicates legislative assurances exist. Measure aims to fund the purchase and carry out provisions of Chapter 271 laws with Lewis decure policy in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Atsom- Nirman
Charles L. Morgan
Republik
Prod
Pruimtatis Suschert
Governor Edge
Morgan
Biteal
Thin
Presbyterians to publicize church activities via new committee
A Presbyterian Church in the United States publicity committee, led by Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, will supply denominational activity information to newspapers. The General Assembly also approved a survey of religious culture in colleges, and discussed church moral obligation during war, emphasizing revitalized congregational life and care for members joining the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
United States
Executive Commission
Atlantic City
J. Wilbur Chapman
Ana
Caelhoos
New York
Times
William H. Rol
Philadelphia
Erin Pat
Canton
Jin Te Field
Sree
State
Lansing
Falling Statue Endangers Child at Arlington School Hall
Four year old May Curran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curran of Arlington Avenue, was injured when a statue in the Evergreen Avenue school hall toppled toward her. The heavy mass struck the floor near her head as she clung to its outstretched hand, leaving her with cuts and lacerations and two stitches. Teachers freed her and she was sent home after treatment by Dr. W H Anthony.
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Evergreen Avenue
May Curran
Charleson
Arlington Avenue
Cr May
W. JH. Anthony
Men of Seventy One Died Second New Jersey Redmets
The Second and Third New Jersey Redmets, now at Annie Umn, reach tribute of forty-five privates and four non commissioned officers. Major Arthur MacAuley leads the Seventy-First Machine Gun Battalion. Officers Oliphant Brown Sylvester from Princeton and others transfer into the new battalion amid reorganization of Second Regiment units.
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New Jersey Redmetts
Annie Umn
Arthine Mac Ale
Newark
Capdain Oreille
Oliphant
Jeres
Cartan
Infantry
Ivester
Trenton
Brown, Iron Camden
Sylvester
Princeton
New Jersey
Princeleet i
Eutensant
Francis ¥. Lowden
Mayor Names Local Liberty Loan Committee
Mayor names Liberty Loan committee members with chair A W Weat and secretary Bet Pronee J Har. The roster includes Herbert Coxe Henry W Cleaver Henry J Cochran James Devt Charles H Prost Joseph W Mareth Abesopher Gilbert A A Til vey Dr Vann Nedees George M Holeteing Pete Muthard Paul Jarvis William Xewdorn William N Jun you David T Kenney Herman Schwedt Searing Joseph M Rhetlabarger Arthur RK Smith and J J Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uaree
Lilanne Calkine
Rampanien
Liberty Law
A. Wim Weet
Ccretary
Bet
Pronee J
Herbert Coxe
Henry W. Cleaver
Henry J. Cochran
Janes Devt
Charles H. Prost
Jomept W.mareth Abesopher Gilbert
A. A. Til Vey
Personal News Roundup From Local Gazette
Local residents share engagements and relocations including Mr and Mrs Abram H Hoel of Rockview Avenue leaving for California for two years. Beatrice Gamtsburger of New York City announced engagement to Morton Hockae of Solomon, with details of pending nuptials and family notes throughout the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram H. ‘Hoel
Rockview Avenue
California
Rosetta Guntzburger
Riverside Drive
New York City
Day
Beatrice’ Gamts
Sound Beard
Conn
Mra. M. Zabriskie
West End
William J
East Sixth Street
Evarts Tracy
Hilleige Avenue
Atlantic Port
Estella Bick
Danphen
G. Bush
Norwalk Vault Company
New Jersey
North
E Berek Street
Daniel Hullen
Grave Street
Pyre
Henry Miller
Watemune
Bet
Fort Slocum
Minols
William Lewis Philips
Ae. Phillips
Oak Park
Mort
Chicago
Percy Pillar
Madison Avenue
Compan
Ms Mauger
Frank Martin
Avenue
Bernard Cook
Liberty Street
Standard Aero Plants Expanding at Elizabethport Factory
Standard Aero Corporation speeds up a large airplane plant at the old Stephen ein Car Works in Elizabethport to churn out sixty aircraft weekly. The project expects 1000 to 1200 workers, with a growing male and female force and a push to employ more women in manufacturing. Completion aims by late October or early November, contributing to wartime production and regional industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Ein Car Works
Elizabethport
Standard Aero Corporation
Peireatents
Abbot
Beataeton
Standard Corporation
Elizabeth
United Starts
Dinos
Tom Harry
Road Investigation Loosens State Road Funds Details
State Comptroller investigates road appropriation amid claims of misuse. Officials cited a fourfold amount allocated for state road upkeep, while discussions mention possible overcharges and the need for audits. The report references court and federal cooperation, with timelines suggesting several months before rail or wagon transport impacts on plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pintnfeld
Gaveree
Eton
Ee Deayer HS
Tig
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