Wesley Collins Named Westfield Town Surveyor and Clerk
C Wesley Collins of Plainfield was appointed town surveyor and clerk of the purchasing board to replace A W Vars who resigned. Collins, born in Brooklyn, has lived in Westfield fourteen years and worked in public engineering before returning to the Vars office. The council also reviewed bids, authorized a sewer project, issued a temporary note, and adopted a tax budget of 17624781 with 13495581 to be raised by taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wesley Colling
Plainfield
Westfield
A. W. Vars
Vars
C. Wesley Collins
Brooklyn
Rensselaer Polytecnic Institute
Troy
Mr. Vars
Central Railroad Engineering Corps
Atlantic City
Maine
A. J. Gavitt
North Avenue
Theodore B. Price
Fred Budde
George C. Sanders
William MccNee
McEwen
Boy Scouts
Committee On
Westfield Struggles to Recruit for New Troop
Continued report from Westfield notes low enlistment hindering formation of a local troop for the New Jersey and National Guard. World War veterans push for a townwide effort while meetings at Town Hall each Wednesday seek potential recruits. Non veterans enlist for three years, while veterans can enlist for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Frst
New Jersey
United States National Guard
Wecetheld
Milter
National Guard
Berview
Lincoln School Considered for Westfield Hospital
A Lincoln School building in Academy Place is discussed as a potential hospital site for Westfield. Local doctors and health officials urge a facility to serve area patients, noting the building’s central location and easy ambulance access for emergencies.
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Lincoln School
Academy Place
Recreation Park
Westfeld
Westfield
Elizabeth
Plainfield
R. R. Sinclair
R. G. Savage
Board of Health
Boy Scouta
Pastor Asked to Return for Another Year at First Methodist Church
At the Fourth Quarterly Conference held last week the church official board urged Rev. Charles W. Wright to serve another year. The ensuing year’s stewards include Frank Banttys, E Apgar, Howard Eliott, Blackford, J. M. Cherry, J. W. Fallon, J. S. Fisher, T. T. Harkrader, E J. Johnson, L. H. Lewis, G. C. Lucae, B. F. Martin, L. W. Neefus, C. Jh. Parker, G. F. Rich, E. L. Haylor, E. L. Waterman, H. R. Welch, H. P. Welch, H. C. Wick. Mrs. Mary Pearsall was re elected communion steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Charles W. Wright
Frank Banttys
Do. E. Apgar
Howard Eliott
Blackford
J. M. Cherry
J. W. Fallon
Fisher
T. T. Harkrader
J. Johnson
L. H. Lewis
Walberg Post Appoints Committees for ByLaws and Activities
At a Martin Walberg Post No 3 meeting in Town Hall Commander Leigh M Pearsall was authorized to form four committees to study bylaw changes entertainments and smokers cooperate with Boy Scouts and Red Cross on Prospect Street School building plans and discuss Memorial Day plans with the G A R. Pearsall also named an athletic committee including Harold Trevenen Leon Marenghi George Fldridge Harold Coddington and Herbert Johnson. The post offered aid to the Mayor and Town Council for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Walberg
American Legion
Leigh M. Pearsall
Boy Scouts and
Red Cross
Prospect Street
Pearsall
Harold Trevenen
Leon Marenghi
George Fldridge
Harold Coddington
Herbert Johnson
Cake and Candy Sale for Mount Holyoke Fund
A cake and candy sale is set for Saturday February 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Mount Holyoke College Endowment Fund. The venue will be announced later.
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Mount Holyoke College Endowment Fund
Doctor Laments Lost Gold Watch and Chain with Knife
Dr R R Sinclair misplaced a gold watch and chain with a gold knife after hurrying to an emergency call. The watch bears his name and was a testimonial gift from patients. A substantial reward is offered for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Sinclair
Colored thief caught after store robbery in town
Police, aided by Newark officers, arrest Nathaniel Booth, 24, of West Broad Street, within five hours of a $100 theft at Carlo Clement’s Spring Street store. Booth confessed, had $74 on hand and admitted taking $26 more to cover the loss. He is held by Newark Police Headquarters.
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Newark
Carlo Clement
Spring Street
Clement
Nathaniel Booth
West Broad Street
Rosecrans
Booth
Eustice
Miner's
Leader Almanac 10th Year Distribution Report
The Leader almanac appears for the tenth year with a full calendar and lists of town officials banks utilities physicians and osteopaths. It is distributed by boys to every Westfield home this week and copies are available at the office if not received.
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Westfield
Alpha Epsilon Informal Dance Planned at Washington School
The Alpha Epsilon fraternity will host an informal dance at the Washington School auditorium on Friday evening February 13. Members expect a successful event with a general good time for all attendees. Music will be provided by the Moran Quartette.
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The
Alpha Epsilon
Washington School
Evoning
Moran Quartelte
Prospect Street School project likely abandoned
A meeting of Protestant church representatives in Prospect Street discussed a plan to convert the old Prospect Street School into a youth recreation center. They doubted fund raising success due to youth loyalties and costs, estimating at least 25 000 needed and urging nonsectarian, inclusive access for all faiths.
War Memorial Proposed for M E Ghurgh Brotherhood
At the monthly Men's League meeting of the First M E Church the proposal to install two memorial windows in the chapel at 500 dollars and a bronze tablet honoring members who served in war was approved. A committee will oversee the project, and the fourteenth annual league dinner is set for March 4 with tickets on sale. Also noted is ongoing work to use the old Prospect Street School as a youth HQ and a report on church representatives' meeting. Frank Sherman and Carl Wingart performed for the audience afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Street
E. J. Jones
M. B. Dutcher
Presbyterian Church
H. H. MacDowall
Men’s Club
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Steinhart
Lester H. Lewis
E. J.jones
Men's Brotherhood of the
First M, EH
B. J. Holden
Baptist Church
Westfield
Men's League of the First
M. E
Edward Malmar
Brotherhood
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Malmar
Howard Elliott
Men’s League
Inter
Mr. Jones
Frank Sherman
Carl Wingart
New York
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Wesley Collins
Police Reserve
Womans Club
Women’s College Club
Mrs. Roberts
Woman’s Club
College Women’s Club
Mabel Sturgis
Brainerd
Adele Beattys
Alfred Noyes
Miss Beattys
McGregor Jenkins
Atlantic Monthly
Almanac
Conference of Church
Guardian
M. E. Ghurgh
Methodist Men's League
Welch Bros., Inc
East Broad Street
Tel
Georgette
S. Hirsch
W. Front ST
Plainfield, N. J
Westfield Storage Warehouses
North Ave
Westfield, IN
Baggage Express
Auto Service
Leaper
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