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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
1
Damage to homes along Vanatta Street from March overflows prompts discussion over bridge and pipe issues. Town officials consider responsibility, with residents citing water backups and sunk property losses estimated around several hundred dollars.
Fragmented text shows misread terms and garbled phrases about events or notices. Contains unclear names and dates, limiting factual reconstruction of specific actions or entities.
A Washington borough report alleges rent profiteering with landlords raising rents sharply and many tenants unable to find housing. Cases cited include a landlord increasing rent by over half and monthly increases around 410 to 9 dollars while tenants struggle to secure homes. One resident, Gilbert Jackson, says he moved belongings multiple times due to unavailable housing and misrepresented leases.
Easter observances across town churches featured prayers and sermons despite threatening weather. Congregations reported large crowds, Holy Communion at 10 40, evening song service, and special music including a cantata praised as a standout.
The Washington high school faculties will undergo changes with several teachers resigning and new assignments. An administrative reshuffle will see Migs Lauree Minton promoted to a lead role while Yuane Vlonry is appointed to fill vacancies. Others including Ske Mldred Libis and Miss Mitered Static will shift to new positions or assume principal duties at nearby schools.
A borough record cites Hoel Lozing of Blurb Borough charged after a night disturbance at Shrape on Monday. Police allege Lozing admitted storing a bottle of alcohol since before July 1, 2018, and was cited for first drunkenness and disorderly conduct in six months.
Mrs Harriet W Vanderveer to run the new Baby-Keep clinic at Washington school brimline with Alpha club duties. Miss Lyndey Hall succeeded. Gilnica to handle hot water duties. Parish events list worship times 2 to 4 pm. Also notes consecration of Ter C B Mouner as Bishop of the Philippines in Hartford Connecticut. Spangen divorce case filed in Belvidere citing desertion.
Warren County YMCA announces a summer camp at Camp Taylor for boys age ten to fourteen. Camp opens Monday June 95 with activities including swimming, hiking, and lessons in self care under supervision of experienced staff led by C M Lee and Lt Lee. Camp cost is per week. applications urged to secure best placement.
Listings mix theater titles, acts, and performers for a night at the Opera House Maograat. J Warren Kerrigan stars in The Life Spark with Pathe News and Comedy, plus various misquoted acts and local show notes.
Voters prepare for the April 27 presidential primary with delegates to the Republican and Democratic national conventions at stake. Contests center on the Dig Four delegation and support for figures like Leonard Wood and Taine Shui, as candidates and alternates file petitions amid party realignments in Warren and surrounding counties.
Reported events describe a Saturday opening at Washington on several hours, with attendees and activities noted. Local observers mention various participants and a crowd gathering from the afternoon into the evening.
The New Jersey Legislature presents total appropriations of 13 070 381 21 for various funds including administrative, executive, legislative, judiciary, and construction. The report notes transfers and a contested vehicle commissioner appointment, with Senate confirming the secretary and Governor’s veto actions noted amid party lines.
Notice of new post office hours and changes in operations at Borg Postoffice. The document notes a shift starting April 12 or 13, with opening times around 7 00 and 7 o clock and a rent or fee detail, referencing daylight saving and service adjustments. It preserves the period newspaper tone and local urgency.
In Helgitere on Monday the attempted will of Theatore Nykonte faced probate issues as the court found the layman drafter violated law by drafting a legal document for another without a license. Judge Reilly noted the offense and the widow Nykum’s case underscored that unlicensed practice risks voiding the will and potential misdemeanor penalties.
A garbled OCR passage describes a Washington Borough scene with a council meeting at Cornell chamber and residents entering the building. It mentions Mr and Mrs Mew planning travel to Washington and remarks on a May gathering, with vague notes about a Parma or Tre Wnokwanother event and a monthly session on April 4.
The Washington Borough Board of Education met Monday evening and seated new members Fr. El DeVoo, Chores A, Ferd Fink, Bugcle Ye Liiabolts. Chairwoman Charian Wixi, with Charles Ls Speyker, organized Provident TG Te Chinmbers Blot LH. May include Mayo ens felert, L. AL Shiepe.
Emanuel Creager of Meadeville or Redsburg died after drinking from kegs at a Port Murray Hotel and a Beam farm sale. Officials say wood alcohol poisoning caused his death. investigations continue into who supplied the tainted liquor and whether others were harmed. He left a widow and two daughters.
The Belvidere Post reports plans for Memorial Day events in Warren County led by the Belvidere American Legion Post. A parade of servicemen in uniform is planned with invitations to Legion members in surrounding towns and a prominent speaker, as a military band performs and the program closes with a evening dance.
The text discusses the possibility of a Washington baseball squad, with plans to recruit players like Poeddy Gerard and Jesse Seartes, hire local professionals for coaching, and hold a public meeting to decide on forming a league team. It notes potential venues, funding at 60 cents, and community enthusiasm for summer recreation.
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