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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
The county budget outlines three new highways and lists funds for road and bridge improvements. It details loan allocations, allotted sums for construction, and the involvement of various county offices and boards in funding and oversight.
A notice announces an American Legion gathering to be held in the Windsor Hotel parlor on a coming Saturday evening. The item mentions a social tone with songs and a short program, inviting members to attend.
Fragmentary OCR shows a family tragedy in a small town near Stewartsville. A mother is buried after her sick children and other relatives receive care at a hospital, with names and exact places garbled in the text.
R G Sanford named new head of Warren County schools replacing the retiring superintendent. The appointment comes after a search that considered candidates from New Jersey and beyond. Sanford has held leadership roles in local districts and previously served as principal and administrator in several schools.
A garbled listing describes a local theatre program with Edythe Steels, Tarrey, Maliussie and Lillian Gish noted. It mentions Friday and Saturday showings, a graduation preparation note, and references to Birth of a Nation and a Tribute sequence.
A garbled report cites a health scare in Weslington Wik within UB area. Court action by Laney is noted with distress among residents. A city borough meeting mentions multiple concerns and unclear figures, including 174 and 3 referenced numbers.
Amateur transcript shows garbled names and phrases about ownership and a found vehicle in Oklahoma. The text references Oxford, a factory, and various unclear individuals, with no coherent factual reporting or verifiable details.
Community church hosts revival events led by Rev. Wright and guest speakers from Colonial Missions. Attendance grows as sermons emphasize spiritual renewal and missionary outreach with reports of numerous conversions and renewed participation in Sabbath school.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a historical death notice with scattered names and places. It mentions a burial at a residence and references individuals related to Liackettstowil, Mickettstowh, and Dalestsier, without clear dates or outcomes due to garbling.
Fragmented text lists various items and places including 70 Washington and 70 Wirklalenicteny AWA. Mentions Seafoud Machel and Blue our trilaly, with vague references to dishes, oysters, diamonds, and diversions. Overall appears as a garbled catalog with no clear coherent event.
An informal partnership formed to offer complete electrical requirements and vehicle repairs. Neighbors report a fire at SchMinger's Mill area with damages and responders extinguishing the blaze.
A well known farmer from Whitvs tayrnshin suffered a severe injury when his arm was caught in a cutting machine. Dr. T. W. Cinninidina of Berghters and local officials attended to the victim at Mackey’s home where medical aid was promptly provided.
The Oxford Township Committee organized with several names sworn into office on November 16. Appointed overseers include Ysrlurgie, Mads M. Skavi Mine Hot, Widlatract, Michael 4. Siweenes, Jonestowi, Wil, Vlain Daleynuney Axtandaves, and Jon Piynngek y Ave. A preliminary propelletion for nel read, and a meeting at the Lackaysynye Hotel was dated 18.
A local event honors longtime friends and family at a Saturday gathering. Recipients Mia Dey Witwort and others were recognized with presents and memories shared. The occasion included a dignified dinner and music amid community support.
City officials and residents review a 1920 mayoral address stressing borough progress and new industries. The speech lauds the Washington Ferociary Company and Pohistoont, noting growth along the Monroe Valley and promises of a prosperous future.
In a report from the Washington Presbyterian Church special meetings were held with large attendance during a week of prayer. The pastor spoke on Conditions of Pith and Love, with plans to unite the congregation next Sunday as the Lord’s Supper is observed. Officers were reelected and the church enters a hopeful new year.
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