05 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Rahway Record
Location
Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1928
Page
1
Disjointed account cites Coman facing charges amid chaotic proceedings at Lafon County courthouse. A Fox News cameraman captures the scene while captions and audience reactions swirl around the unclear charge details and surrounding disruptions.
A fragmented note urges timely advertising as key to business success. It stresses that the right moment to place ads is when customer activity is high and demand exists, urging strategic messaging to maximize impact.
The Franklin Parents-Teachers Association held an October gathering in Rahway with officers elected including Aline Mo Ada Far as president and Jukka J. Remer as vice president. A childcare class for parents was formed and training subjects were planned for an afternoon session on December 14.
The Serone Presbyterian Church missionary society opened its season at the home of Mr JL Being on Levant Street with Rev James de Laois delivering the afternoon theme The Spirit of the Missionary Aire Ewing announced the Missionary Study Circle would meet 2 11 pm A large attendance was recorded and a donation was noted at Belvidere Home for the event Several local ladies and clergymen attended including Mrs E Batta Pierpont and Rev JT OW Lage
Local official announces dedication of Cleveland School on Monday evening at 3 75 o'clock. The program includes The Star Spangled Banner and remarks from public instruction and education leaders, a key to the building presentation, and an inspection opportunity for the public.
Members of the Rawling Committee meet after a heating breakdown at Leavelock station causes cold conditions for children. Parents complain about lack of warmth and insufficient heating facilities as petition plans are discussed. An Alderman movement seeks action with Acnet factions and a barn dance fundraiser is arranged for November 24. Cemetery trustees and an election for an unexpired term are noted.
The Uolan County Soccer League opens tomorrow afternoon October 6 with three games. Rahway meets Raritan Copper Works at Warinanro Park near Elizabeth, Plainfield plays at Green Brook Park, and Scotch Plains faces an early test. New entrants Scandanavian A C and Plainfield bring familiar lineups to the county circuit as fans brace for keen action.
President Frank W. Kidd of the hospital board announced a ticket sale today. The event, hosted by Rahway residents, supports the hospital auxiliary efforts and will proceed with member involvement.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Geraldine Evans a small daughter of Mr and Mrs W Evans with grandparents. It also references the Richards family and an event or opening of parts in a likely celebration or community notice. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and broken names.
The Veterans of Porct campaign extends to the city with Horne's American People books entering schools. Commander Ditmars will appoint committees to pursue approved texts and a state drive to recruit 2000 members before the June department convention.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary plan to attend the Regional Conference luncheon at the Elisabeth Carteret Hotel on Saturday October 26 at 1 30 PM. Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt will be among the speakers and Emma Kran Tahirin’s committee from Rahway will run the event. A note mentions a bridge gathering hosted by Anne Anns Sears and lists several attendees with Home addresses on Errant Street. The next gathering is planned at Miss Anne Sears’s home.
A large Rahway gathering honored Police Chief John A. Smith at a surprise birthday celebration Tuesday night. Abe Woltz pinned a gold badge, with speakers including Adolph Ulbrich and former Mayor Frank L. Foulks praising the chief and stressing the need for competent officers while defending the Rahway Police Department.
The License Bureau at 42 Campbell Street prints a fifteen page booklet on the new New Jersey State Traffic Act effective September 1 this year. The booklet, available free by applying to Mr Hennessy, explains parts of the Act and provides applications for drivers licenses.
North Side property owners held a meeting to press the city to fund drainage repairs. The Common Council and City Attorney were cited as handling rights and obligations while committees from the Rawlin Community Club and Scott Avenue stairs area seek action from the Pennsylvania Railroad. A barn dance event was organized with chairs in charge and officers to be nominated at the next meeting.
The Rahway benefit program announces the opening of a new theater venture featuring the mammoth Wurlitzer organ and lavish set pieces. Ricardo Cortes Claire Windsor Enid Benner star in a pre release film A Grain of Dust with assorted short features. Proceeds benefit Rahway Memorial Hospital.
Rahway Y M C A plans a religious program with ministers Reverend Hweet and Reverend James W Laurie leading services at St Pauls and in the YMCA hall. The meeting will feature prayer, hymnody, and a fund drive to aid hurricane relief in Florida, with donations collected by Mrs Andres Man and Mrs Harold Housman.
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