Committee to push sale of thrift stamps in Westfield
Mayor Henry W. Evans named a citizens committee to promote War Savings Thrift Stamps sales in Westfield. The group met at Town Hall with C A Halsey of Union County Trust Co as chairman and J R Connoly H H Griswold among members. B H Clement of Elizabeth School System is to address Westfield pupils soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Evans
Westfield
War Savings
Town Hall
C. AH. K. Halsey
Union County Trust Co
Elizabeth
Halsey
BR. L. McIntosh
Howard Cline
The
National Bank of Wasfield
J. R. Connoly
H. H. Griswold
P. Q. Oliver
H. J. Randall
Westfield PCA Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Westfield Chapter of the PCA held its annual meeting at the Washburne home on Summit avenue. Thirty eighth members attended and elected F. W. Parking as president with four vice presidents, J. S. Purdy as secretary, Miss B. Budell as treasurer, and a governing board including Julia Dunham R. S. Richardson R. L. DeCamp C. D. Losee F. W. Perkins Anna Walcott B. A. Merrill Mrs A E Keller R. A. Fairbairn Mrs William Ganzel and William Dallas. H A Merrill served as counsel and Mrs F L Washburne as special agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
8. P
God
F. L. Washburne
Summit Avenue
F. W. Parking
H. W. Evans
RB. L. McIntosh
H. J. Pleister
C. D. Loses
William Dallas
H. A. Merrill
Holiday Number Leader 1917 a 36 Page Christmas Issue
The Leader presents a 36 page holiday edition with a special illustrated cover by George Stalin Cowles. It features news articles poems Christmas stories for all ages and color process cover work produced in house. Advertising sections offer news bargains necessities gifts and shopping tips urging early purchases to ensure quick delivery and clerk health considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stalin Cowles
Nowa
Xmas Gifta
Tess
Broad Street Crossing Closed as Railway Project Advances
The Broad Street crossing is officially closed and handed to Tuttle Bros as Railroad Parkway work proceeds. Pedestrians should avoid the area due to danger while South Side residents endure months of disruption and elevated traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Tuttle Bros
Railroad Parkway
South Side
Westfield Leader Christmas Shop News Hoovers Space
The Westfield Leader adapts its Christmas issue to a dealer parable style. Local merchants present short single paragraphs to advertise wares while sharing news. Readers gain ideas for sensible gifts and save time while supporting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemart
Westfield merchants tout Christmas offerings and services
The Westfield Trust Company and National Bank of Westfield promote local banking and the Holiday Savings Club. Advertisers include Armstrong Piano Newark Kneebe pianos, Crawford Gas Company, Turkeys from Lawrence the Butcher-Grocer, Miss L A Piker, George Scudder Inc Christmas Pulaski Turkeys, Glagsor’s toy store, William Gale cards and novelties, Schienger’s holiday stock, Gibson Art Co cards, New York Candy Kitchen, Westfield Dairy Danker milk, Samuel Pollack tailoring, White Front Shoe Store slippers, Cheeles Kurtzman furs, Reliable Jewelry Shop, Leo Zerecl sporting goods stock rebuilt after a fire. (Continued on Page 8).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Trust Company
Westfield
National Bank of Westfield
Armstrong Piano, Company
Newark
New Jersey
Knebe Pianos
Crawford Gas Company
Ke, Lawrence
L. A. Piker
George Scudder, Inc
Virginia
Glagsor'e
William Gale
New York
Westfield Dairy
Mr. Danker
Samuel Pollack
Cheeles Kurtzman
Hia Hoe
Leo Zerecl
A Christmas Message to Fathers and Mothers from Halifax
A reflective Christmas piece recalls family rituals of letters to Santa, stockings, quiet prayers, and shared meals. The author urges parents to cherish home, remember those in Halifax and Europe with no cheer, and seek spiritual gifts through faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Halifax
Europa
Bhia
Oqypsy Smith
Westfield Plans Community Christmas Tree Event 1917
Westfield moves to stage a large Community Christmas Tree with a mixed choir from local churches and clubs. A meeting at James Boyd Wilson’s home formed finance and treasuries and recruited contributors including the Masonic Club. The Washington school park display is set for Monday evening December 24th 1917 with pupils, Boy Scouts, and community groups participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
James Boyd Wilson
Westfield Avenue
H. R. Welch
Playground Commission
A. D. Tuttle
Golf Club
R. L. DeCamp
Westfield Club
A. A. Smith
C. H. Griffiths
Dinks
IC. Reavé
I. M. Pearsall
H. K. Griswold
W. G. Spencer
Hugh Talbot
Trea
T. D. Bunce
Newcomb
John Tobin
DD. C. MacDougall
Masonic Club
Gypaymith Choir
Musical Club
Braiden
Plainfield
Weatfiald
L. M. Pearsall
Brightwood Forrest
Boy's Brigade
Boy Scouts
W. M. Bampson
Washington School
C. H. Robinson
W. W. Coe
Smith
Misa
Alice Penny
J. A. Smith
J. Herben
B. A. Emery
T. Hinman
J. C. Morrow
A. A. Moser
Westfield Community Christmas Tree Choir Restart Planned
The Gypsy Smith choir will continue at least until after Christmas. It will sing at the Community Christmas Tree on December 24. C A Bralder, who trained the Plainfield Community Chorus, will train the Westfield choir. First meeting held at the High School with most members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Smith
C. A. Bralder
Plainfield
Westfield
Thair Partn
Fireside Council to Elect Officers for 1918 Season
The regular Fireside Council Royal Arcanum meeting is set for Thursday evening December 13. Officers for 1918 will be elected then followed by refreshments and card game prizes. A surprise Christmas entertainment is announced for December 27 at year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireside ‘Council
Royal Arcanum
Lost Car Information Book Ad Offered by Hudson Co
Loose leaf information book for Hudson car model found and returned to Hudson Motor Car Co New York location at Front and Watchung Avenue Plainfield. Finder urged to contact for reward or acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Cars
Pinder
Hudson Motor Car Co
wWaw York
Watchung Avenue
Plainield, Advi
Hudson Car
New York
Plainfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
PCA
WLI
Broad Street Crossing
Westfield Leader
Leader
Schienger
R. M. Smith
Gibson Art Co
United States
Santa Claus
Bark Square
Rator
Board of Directors
Guardian
Welch Bros. Inc
E. Broad Street
E. Lawrence
Grant School
Consult
Wartfiold
Elm St
Prospect St
Jr. “Auto Service
Corby’s
Westfield Laundry
Prospect Street
Westfield, N. A
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