Two platoon debate in Plainfield fire unit row
The letter pushes the two platoon system for Plainfield firemen, arguing it ensures fair hours and service while dispelling claims of higher costs. It criticizes biased coverage by the Courier-News, urges public access to complete facts, notes library and war fund debates, and endorses a practical plan to aid soldiers via a local company fund overseen with Red Cross and Volunteer Auxiliary collaboration.
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Fire Department
Ted
Bom
Tere Tien
Peo
Courier-Newspaper
Philadelphia
Courier-Newn
Plainfield Fire Department
Plainfield Library
Calkins
Washington
National Committee
Wrightstown
Camp Dix
Knights of Columbus
War Library
National Army
Plainfield Iad
Uncle Sam
Plainfield Council
Bors
Shelga-peapita
Leighton Calkins
Company K
South
Gga
Trenton
Red Cross
North Plainfield
Hed Cross
Apt
311Th Infantry
Westfield
Roselle
Linden
Elizabeth
Summit
Placen
What's Become of the Good Old Day
Nostalgic reminiscence questions echo through a wistful piece recalling simpler times. It contrasts past conveniences, social customs, and services with modern costs and changes, highlighting a longing for the era when daily life felt more intimate and predictable.
Service in France recruitment update for Plainfield unit
The Plainfield contingent reports continued enlistments for service in France. A Company now totals 250 men after a third lieutenant was added as the unit reached full war strength. Recruits show high calibre despite some defects in eyesight or teeth. Many Plainfield residents visited the barracks Wednesday afternoon as families gathered to view the process.
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Arthur Doolittle
Mordigg
Plainfield
Plainfield Men in Camp Dix Melt Into Nation’s Army
Plainfield writer Dudley M. Wilcox recounts a hospital ward crowd from Camp Dix, where a diverse mix of rookies from Germán, Bohemian, Greek and Swedish backgrounds form a striking melting pot. He highlights Demetrius Soppas and others as they adapt to army life, share stories, and reveal personal paths from wartime to American citizenship.
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Dudley M. Wilcox
Watchung Avenue
Plainfield High School
Plainfield
Camp Dix
Great National Army
Penn
All Brothers
Demetrius Soppas
Infantry Hospital
Ware al
Demetrius
Demetrion
Jim
Mytitan
Scott Artoer
T Brothern
Demetrine
America
Fontenrond
Heme
Louis
Lowie Dan
Rotherly
Lottetiam Bar
Deleware
National Army
Bacco
Ieee
Niscot Abivertine
Orgas
Germany
No Man's Land
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United States
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