26 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Westfield Leader
Location
Westfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
1
Report describes heavy snow and government orders delaying trains from Elizabethport to crowded terminals. Weather hampers movement as crews clear tracks and restore service while shipments and war supplies face postponement.
Residents braved slushy sidewalks to view Westfield’s inaugural Tree of Light on the Washington School campus. The ceremony featured the Star Spangled Banner, carols by the chorus and Westfield Band, and lights symbolizing local servicemen. The tree remains lit nightly through January 1.
Children from town filled with joy as they attended a Christmas morning event at the Playhouse. An annual gathering, hosted by a ladies committee, featured entertainment and Santa Claus distributing candy and gifts to every child, guided by mothers bringing their families.
The local police department will attend a special service at First Baptist Church on Sunday morning December 30. Pastor Rev. Holden will preach a sermon tailored for the guests.
Montclair commissioners vote not to renew any retail liquor licenses. Current licenses expire December 31 at 11 a.m., and all establishments selling liquor will close at that time.
Firefighters answer alarm at H. L. Zabriskie residence in Stanley Oval on Christmas afternoon to a chimney fire from an open fireplace. The blaze burned from the top but caused no damage.
A fire started in a cellar and raced up a clothes chute causing 1500 damage at the home of H. Flamant on Hazel avenue. Firemen arrived promptly, preventing greater loss. the house, recently completed, is owned by Bert Oldford.
The piece promotes preservation and food conservation as moral and patriotic duties. It reframes eating as a civic duty tied to religion and urges readers to follow the Shopping Guide for Upton county and heed advertisements as public notices.
Mayor Evans has arranged for Col. Patterson of the New Jersey Adjutant General’s office to address the town hall Friday night December 28 at eight about forming a Westfield State Militia Reserve company. All men 18 to 64 should attend for explanations and Q&A on the act and its requirements.
Watch night services will be held at First Baptist and First M. E. churches on New Year’s Eve. The First Baptist service starts at 10 o clock with a social hour and refreshments after 1918 arrivals. First M. E. will replace the regular weekly prayer service. The event has a history of strong attendance and youth participation.
The weekly women’s prayer meetings will be held tomorrow Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30 at listed homes: Mrs Mosher 18 BH Broad St. Mrs H D Egbert 686 Lenox Ave. Mary Finney 64 Cumberland St. Mrs J Carberry 625 Westfield Ave. Mrs D W Timberlake 258 Prospect St.
Water Cornell’s Loyal Association voted to admit women at Arcanum Hall after a meeting last Thursday evening. A six member committee was named to recruit women, and the group held its annual officer elections with W. O. Wheeler named representative to the Supreme Council and Norman L. Schofield to the Grand Council among other posts. A social hour followed with gifts from a lit Christmas tree and refreshments.
Superintendent of Parks J Knox Clark hoisted the flag signaling skating is fine on Park Lake. Mild weather melted snow, last night’s freee created two new smooth coats, drawing skaters across the lake before noon.
H. H. Griswold is drawn for the January term grand jury. Westfielders on the petit jury include J. F. Gowperthwaite Ralph Millizen T. B. Reynolds and N B Archbold.
The Christmas membership drive in Westfield added 1700 members. Team leaders and captains are praised for their work. The drive extended to Saturday to reach all residents. An emblem and small crosses marked households. A rule ensures New York residents enrolling are transferred to their town chapter.
Captain Arthur Rudd, one year Special Assistant to the American Ambassador in Petrograd, will speak in Westfield in January under the Red Cross. He served in Russia aiding prisoners of war and relief work, with extensive time in Moscow and Ufa. He returns with firsthand view of Russian life and the revolution, speaking on Russia and Red Cross interests.
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