Salary Increases Approved By Council In 1922 Meeting
The Town Council adopted a resolution setting the Building Inspector salary at 2000 per year starting January 1. An ordinance amended the tax assessment board so its own clerk earns 1900 annually. Resignations and retirements were noted, and several ordinances were laid over or approved on readings. Funds transfers and year end financial steps were completed, with notices of taxes collected and lights ordered for several streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Assessment Board
Ernest W. Wilcox
Board of Assessors
Florida
Wilcox
Park Place
Pina Street
B. O'Donnell
Upper Prospect Street
Moffett
Jackson
Page
Sawtelle
Arma
Littlefield
Central Avenue
Fiat Grove Street
Dorianoad
North Avenue
Clark Street
Gilmore
Clark
Histon
Rip 7
Mike Jittner
Atd
Marian Ackerman
Municipal Water Survey Committee
John Jarroll
Plainfield
Westfield
Waite
Métoutine
Ac- Witte
Christmas Party Set by OCIA and Literary Circle
The Social and Literary Circle of the Methodist Church plans a Christmas party this Friday at 619 Carlton Road hosted by Mrs. I. Bh. Pina. Readings carols and recitations are planned with elephant gifts. Each guest should bring a two item gift. A cordial welcome to members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
I. Bh. Pina
Carlton Road
Alon Council Hosts Christmas Party Meeting Notes
The Union Loyal Association held its annual gathering at Area da Hall with a decorated Christmas tree and refreshments. Officers elected for 1918 include Seliney Selafeer as representative and Wil Howarth as orator, among others, reflecting a civic year-end meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union “Ac
Loyal Association
Areada Hall
Leon Thompson
Representa
Supreme Council
I Sliney Selaefer
D. ‘Phompsons
Caunellor
Will Howarth
W. Walls
Gouree
L. Morton
A. Seers
Wow
Oswald
Washtuurne
Nthol T
Settlamayors
Faithful officials to remain in Westfield town roles
The Mayor and Town Council plan no changes for 1923. Town offices including Town Attorney Vaul Olive Recorder Beard Tax Collector Chirk Town Clerk Clark Assessor Traynor will continue in their duties, with Clarke and Moffett retaining posts after broad support from voters and bipartisan council backing. Salarys for Clerk Collector Recorder and Attorney were raised. Clerk, Collector and Assessor becoming appointive under new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaul Q
Olive Recorder
William M. Beard
Addison Chirk
Charles Clark
John Traynor
Traynor
Clarks
Messrs. Clark
Westfeld
Moffett
Mr. Moffett
Addison Clark
Clark
Westfield
Community plans for a progressive year urged
An editorial urges residents to take action in the new year and form a plan for community improvement. It advocates a public meeting to exchange ideas, select worthy proposals, and mobilize volunteer effort to drive progress rather than drift. It calls for engagement and leadership from local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante
Thas
Amd
Peoples Bank and Trust to Open New Building in Westfield
The Peoples Bank and Trust Company announces opening of a new building at Kim Street and North Avenue next Monday. The bank began as Peoples National Bank on Broad Street in 1907, moved locations several times, and became Peoples Bank and Trust Company on July 1 1916. The upcoming dedication marks a modern facility with expanded services including mortgage loans and estate trustees. A capital increase to 200000 was authorized with 500 new shares issued and a 50 percent stock dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Bank and Trust Company
Kim Street
Northvenue
Westfield
Nodvy
James Butler Company
Broad Street
Peoples National Bank
Broad
Prospect Streets
People Bank & Trust Company
Westfeld
New Jersey
Peoples Bank & Trust Company
Tll
Rambel Townsend
C. B.kellogg
B A. Merrill
J. Ashley Brown
John M. Hull, Jr
Helen H. Merson
Tread
Surer
J. F. Cowperthwaite
M3. Dutcher
Rollin P. Grant
C. A. Kellogg
C. W. McCutchen
Charles McDougall
B.A. Merri
Roswell
Nichols
Selah M Pearsall
M. H. Phillips
Arthur N
Building Operations Brisk in 1922
Westfield’s 1922 building activity shows forward progress with major projects on Elm and North avenues. A total of 453 permits were issued for the year ending December 20, 1922, including 197 dwellings and 132 private garages, with estimated building value at about 1.494 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Peoples Bank and Trust Company
Elm Street
North Avenues
Randolph Arcade
Elm and
Quimby Streets
Peoples Tee and Supply Company
North Avenue
Tce
Whicome to Elm Street Leader Celebrates Peoples Bank Growth
The Leader extends its congratulations to Peoples Bank and Trust Company on needing a newer larger building and wishes continued success as a financial institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Bank and Trust Company
Santa Claus Delights Westfield Kiddies at Fifth Annual Event
The Masonic Club hosted Westfield’s largest Christmas gathering with Santa arriving by unspecified method. A magician, Ralph Martin and Mrs. M Estelle Wilson led songs as toys, oranges, and apples were distributed to children. The club also sent Christmas dinners to needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Club
Westfield
Santa Claus
Santa
Weastfield
Charles Clark
Gov. Edwards
George W. Adams
New York
New Istanta
Galea
Ralph Martin
Ben Martin
Masonite Club
Charlie Kimball
Los Angeles
Aters
Newall
Ims
Central Stallpond Company Promises Improved Rail Service
The Central Stallpond Company of New Jersey appeals to patrons noting trains are sometimes late due to heavy traffic and coal shortages after a July strike. Management cites coal supply issues and elevated freight volumes as causes of delays to passenger trains at Newark Hay Draw, promising efforts to restore 100 percent service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Stallpond Company of
New Jersey
Mechanical Department
Newark Hay Draw
Stein
Ww. Co. Hope
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Assessment Board
Qwn Oclerk
Page and
Hristmas Party For
The
Ocia
Circle
Alon Council
Anta Claus
Westfield Crust Company
Bank Square
N. J
East Broad St
Mr. Householder
Masenry
E. Broad Street
Modern Service Company
All Westield
Westfield Real Estate
Auto Service
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