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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
7
News notes announce next Monday at the Plainfield Theatre the burlesque revue The Burlesque Revi on marking Jacoby and Jermson's first local appearance. The show promises a sparkling program with many acts faithful to the original while adding a local flair.
Wilbur Sweatman and his band star in an original vaudeville act titled Jason Past and Present. The act is described as highly energetic and a crowd favorite, drawing capacity audiences for the remainder of the run.
The program showcases a variety of acts led by Harry Morton Dunny Murphy and Flossie Evaratte with group ladies performing masterpieces from Europe and America. The bill includes Gardner and Company Kelt and Sone and The Guber's Return plus a moving picture presentation The Pathe News Weekly with daily updates.
Columbus Auditorium on West Front street hosts a Tobacco fundraiser dance at night under Eddie Marks' Jazz Band. Tickets already sold, with many more expected at the door. Elaborate plans involve city residents on committees, with a twelve piece orchestra and various dancing specialties lined up for the evening.
The Harkness Trophy races at Sheepshead Bay on September 22 draw a large entry pool. Ralph De Palma, Barsey Oldfield, Frank Elliott, Dave Lewis, Hearne and others from Plainfield and nearby cities intend to start. anticipated 32 entrants.
Fear on September 20 Plainfield Seminary resumes for the 1917 8 fall and winter term with minor curriculum changes. The oldeat school in the city, it has trained many Plainfelders and graduates who entered college. Miss Feattel Arnold, a founder, aimed to prepare students for any line of life.
Pall increases activity at three nearby golf clubs with events for members this weekend. Plainfield Country Club features the men's singles final at $30 entry. Hydewood Golf Club holds an eighteen hole fall championship round. Ghackamaxson hosts four qualifying rounds for the club championship.
The reunion of the volunteer group recruits plans a gathering next month with about forty to fifty members expected to attend including savers from Plainfield.
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