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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
The column laments sizzling days hindering work and urges resilience. It recalls local sports and church rivalries, noting tensions between Phillipsburg and Stewartsville supporters, and reflects on community hatreds and foibles during hot spells.
The report details a Legion team victory with revamped lineup and new coach tactics. Opdyke and Linse lead strong pitching while Washington bats come alive, setting a decisive score as preparations hint at upcoming intercity matchups.
A merchant named Willard Groff suffered an appendix issue amid road blocks on the Groff store route. He was hospitalized for observation after severe vomiting and is kept starved to deplete the intestines. Officials report road work continues with paving and repairs alongside plans for a new Murray Park school building.
Phillipsburg Board of Education aims to keep J Whintoni Ridille as superintendent with higher pay. Boni to raise annual salary to 2 penne and 1922 figures cited. a separate accident report notes Thomas Hoffmen escaping injury when his car rammed a fence. Harry Smith to attend Northwestern Mutual banquet in Milwaukee representing agents who wrote over 1,000 policies.
The article notes meetings beginning in August at Cribson Davis Grove with afternoon gatherings on Sundays. Rev T Bitterly and Coach Ti Jielhudind are listed among organizers and speakers at the M. B. church next Sunday evening.
The curtain rises tonight with Cina us offering a dinner program and a feature titled AW Get Him Yur. Tom Moate appears Saturday in rows of Hayvacit produced by t Wn. Reh Tonnott performs The Haunted Bed Rown. Thursday June 15 presents Margierite Chirk Cane out of the Kitchen. Friday night July Bee Lyrytint Wuashbern In Putthys Lb Over. Saturday night July Tex as Guinan In The She Wait. The Hoe live at Centauri. Clemanca acts on shorn fee. Seedsnlay ad on another flare. Also notes special Mn fey poo 1. 6 HLA, COHEN.
The article details a Governor Edwards reception in Sei Gl where Warren guests, including Jim Nugent, mingled with politicians and officials. It notes entertainment, catering, and a lively crowd with figures such as Judge W. W. Cutler and ex-Senator dames sminy af Newark among attendees, and mentions local education hires and a Washington visit.
A naval quartermaster in the W. B. Navy named Juha Sith died when a visit to his parents turned tragic. He attempted to return to his ship but was pulled under by a strong current and drowned off Philipsburg near Marrit Park. The incident occurred during a farewell reception on Monday night.
A garbled OCR style notice mentions Northampton Street in Easton and a business inquiry. The readable text references a provider or expert and the word training, with unclear context and several repeating phrases.
The article reports crop prospects amid wet weather with corn thriving and a bumper crop expected on the Warren farm. It mentions harvest delays due to late frosts, ravaged fields, and recovering vines. It also covers political returns showing Governor Cox leading in presidential votes and local family news.
A birthday gathering at Lydia Hawk’s Roxburyonche Depeware home featured many relatives and friends. Attendees included John Line, Winlini, Jesse, Janes, Mar garek, and Mes Cincey Tannen with children Tavrye and Miss Jean Amery among others. Guests shared a chicken dinner and posed for group photos before leaving well wishes to Mrs. Hawk.
The Presbyterian church will hold a sermon on The Suuiy Tae next Sunday. Sunday School begins at 2:00 pm. The event service will be omitted. The notice promotes attending and notes the Sunday School time.
A tornado struck near South Main and Russell streets in Phillipsburg, damaging twelve homes and shattering roofs. Debris and wind damage affected nearby buildings, with lines and a railroad crossing noted as impacted. The storm caused widespread loss as families sought shelter and neighbors aided each other.
In Hackettstown a 35 year old farmer identified as Jay Smith was shot by a 15 year old farm worker named Mordak on High Street near the railroad crossing. Smith was wounded in the face and side with four bullets, and neighbors saw the youth flee toward Wharton. Doctors said Smith faced a serious but variable prognosis as investigators traced a group of youths connected to the farm and a camera theft claim. Police searched for Mordak and his companions as the Prohibition party discussed potential statements from Governor Cox or Senator Harding regarding the Eighteenth Amendment.
Dr. Sault led a remarkable double operation in the amphitheatre of a hospital. More than twenty physicians nurses and students watched as Dr. Orlandy grafted skin from his own body to his wife to treat a difficult injury. Dr. Scott, a former medical officer in France, observed the procedure.
Fragmented text lists names and relations from an old society or church column. Several pairs of parents and children appear alongside scattered towns and possible events. The readable items mix names such as Miia Nie ohn and Frank Sng with locations and attendees, but the full details are unclear.
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