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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
4
A damaged OCR page fragment lists scattered personal notices and obituaries. Names, dates, and places are unclear but reference family ties, survivorship, and social events with fragmented lines and misread words.
Fragmented OCR text shows a community notice with names and places scattered through a chaotic flow. The readable items mention New York entities and a firm purchase at Aston Marlatt with a $10 rate, while other fragments reference individuals such as Tom Hil and Mrs Sham. The overall context suggests a public or community notice with uncertain, partial details.
A local Chal Chrele event at Hornbys Hall raised about 207 with receipts and donations noted by the Ladies Aid of the Tight Bridge chapter. Donations included 8610 from the Chin Chinelu group and 865 from the Witylington Aid. Evening services featured readings and recitations, with Mre and Mr. Fhirs W Fish, Bruch and several Plainfield residents visiting relatives in New Jersey. A number of community members attended, including Mrs. Taailya, Mrs. Thos Contes and Mr. Maxwell, with visits to relatives in Philadelphia mentioned.
Fragmentary text mentions a diner scene with names like Uriel Key and various awardees. The readable portion is garbled with no clear event date, location, or outcomes to confirm a coherent news item.
Readable segments describe local education matters and community events in Phillipsburg Delaware Valley. Notable items include board discussions, teacher matters, a Sunday church program, and plans for a future meeting to elect education bench members.
A detailed town record documents extensive public works including street paving curb repairs and sewer projects. It lists funds collected from taxes and assessments, notes franchise details, and notes improvements to Main Street and surrounding avenues with costs and completion expectations.
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