06 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Westfield Leader
Location
Westfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
1
A soloist from Westfield is highlighted as a tenor from New York delivers a notable recital. The brief notes the artist's regional connection and the performance venue.
The coast from Asbury Park to Belmar reports abundant weakfish catches and notable weights around mid summer. At Belmar pier fishermen posted high landings while Shark River area drew fish running toward shore, aided by specific bait and tides.
The council approved routine items including a general improvement note and district payments. A $200 amount was directed to the Weatfield Band, with listed totals 680.75 and 956.02 for assessments and expenses.
War Department announces a special certificate honor for every American soldier wounded in World War I. The certificate bears the title Columbia Gives to Her Son and a brief note of served with honor in the war with Germany. Presidential signature is to appear with the warrant.
A National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association rep said spring prices will rise beyond current levels due to wartime stock depletion and European competition. He warned against speculative buying and said orders far in advance of actual needs must stop, with relief possibly in 1929.
Fragmentary text shows the board has not yet filled a vacancy. No further details are readable to identify the board, location, or reason for the delay.
Westfield theater plans a Labor Day reopening after renovation. The Playhouse will feature daily Paramount titles and stars like Mary Pickford and John Barrymore, with D W Griffith stories among offerings. Saturday showings will resume at Westfield Theater for patrons preferring pictures over vaudeville.
The social committee plans a talk by a representative from the American Legion Stats Headquarters. The speaker will discuss Legion topics of interest and encourage every service man from Weatsed and Mountainaide to attend. Westfield promises a full, engaged turnout.
A Board of Health meeting led by Dr. R. G. Savage warned three milk dealers about the quality of milk sold in town pointing to revocation of licenses if improvements were not made. July reports note one diphtheria case four chickenpox cases mumps one July and lists four marriages nine births and three deaths.
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