RAL AVENUE TO BE IMPROVED
A Town Committee meeting discussed upgrading Ral Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue with concrete pavement doubling street width and curb installation. Estimated cost near 10000 dollars, funded by abutting property owners at 3 dollars per front foot, with the Freeholders overseeing the project and Roy Collins handling the work. Westfield and nearby avenues to the sea were noted along with a regional post office route expansion adding eight more routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ave
Coma Road
Gineer Moshar
Yes Ming
Asmty
Roy Collins
Evening parish gathering and lodge installation announced
An evening at the Episcopal Parish House on January 26 invites all boys and families to a sports night with races and activities. Provident Lodge No 4130 installs officers led by Deputy J W Wall and others. A Women’s meeting at the Congress House features a lecture by Dixon R Fox on diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Lodge
Bauer
J. W. Wall
Wer
Albert Wrangler
Harold Wrangler
Fintary
William H. Winter
C. C. Malsbury
H. BE. Wrage
Winter
Sr. Woodward
Jr. Woodward
Arthur ‘Jr. Beadle
William ‘Rustees
Robert Jacoby
Kramer
McCormack Indicted by Grand Jury in Westfield Slayings
A New Jersey grand jury indicted four counts of murder stemming from Christmas Day shootings in Westfield. James McCormack, a special officer, and Hyder Johnson pleaded not guilty at arraignment as trials set for February 23. Prosecutors expect swift trials with Johnson’s likely to take one to two days.
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James McCormack
James J. Dooling
Garwood
Hyder Johnson
Westfield
Max Dungee
McLean
Johnson
Counsil
A. A. Stein
Elizabeth
Lloyd Thompson
Bergen
McCormack
William R. Wilson
Citizens Conference on Education for New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania
A Citizens’ Conference on Education for the states of New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania will meet in New York City on January 28 29 with sessions at Town Hall 43d Street and Chamber of Commerce 66 Liberty Street. The event aims to study education needs from a statesmanship standpoint and promote public support and wiser control of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
New York City
Town Hall
Commissioner of Education
Grand Chapter Meeting in Newark New Jersey
The fifty first annual session of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey is in Newark this week. The opening meeting occurred yesterday with regular business sessions planned for this afternoon and evening and Thursday. Thursday will feature charter presentations to subordinate chapters under dispensation, past grand matron jewels, officer elections for 1921, and other important formal business.
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Ffty
Grand Chapter
the Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey
Newark
Troopers Shot At By Autoists Near Clark Township
Troop D patrols in Grant lane near the American Felt mill were fired upon by a passing autoist. Corporal Carter led the party with Privates McVoy Bears Randolph Thompson and McGillean. The car fled then halted. occupants named as Miller and Thompson, both armed with permits. They claimed the cavalrymen were bandits in uniform.
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First Cavalry
Clark Township
Ross
Miller
KK. C. Carter
Arthur McVoy
Plainfield
William Bears
William Randolph
Kenneth Thompson
McGillean
Grant Lane
Felt Mill
McVoy
Bandits Open Fire On Car Near Rahway
A hooded bandit raid occurred Sunday around 7 30 near the Bracher property as Benjamin Erdey of Chrome fled toward Carteret after two shots were fired at his auto. Police from Rahway Westfield and Plainfield searched Carteret roads but found no suspects. A Perth Amboy trio, stopped on St Georges avenue, included A A Maurer who lacked proper registration papers and was summoned.
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Rahway
Benjamin Erdey
Chrome
Erdey
Bracher
Carteret
Iirdey
Westield
Union County
Westfield
Inden
Plainfield
Carteret Road
St. George Avenue
Offcer Miller
Perth Amboy
A. A. Maurer
Westfield Military Co to Receive Discharges
The Dinner Committee of the Westfield Company of the New Jersey State Militia Reserve plans a final dinner on Monday February 7 at the Episcopal Parish House. The event includes music and songs with no speeches as discharges arrive and members receive service buttons from the state.
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Weatfield Company
New Jersey State Militia Reserve
Episcopal Parish House
Tuttle Named State Banking and Insurance Commissioner
William H. Tuttle Jr of this town was nominated by Governor Edwards and confirmed by the Senate for the three year term as State Commissioner of Banking and Insurance at $6000 annually, succeeding Frank H. Smith of Plainfield. Tuttle is a Democrat. The Leader previously praised his qualifications.
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William HE. Tuttle, Jr
Edwards
Senate
Frank H. Smith
Plainfield
Tuttle
Furgeon
Dinner tendered to ex mayor Paul Oliver
In appreciation of his untiring efforts during his administration, many friends and citizens will host him at a dinner at the Westfield Golf Club Saturday night. Councilman A P Egan leads the affair. The dinner will be informal.
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Paul Q. Oliver
Westfield Golf Club
A. P. Egan
Leader Shopping Guide Brightens New Jersey Bargains
The Leader serves as the Shopping Guide for New Jersey readers, urging shoppers to explore bargains in merchandise and rent through its advertisements.
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New Jersey
Westfield High to Host Star Musical Benefit Evening
A charity concert at Westfield High School on Monday February 7 features soprano Maude Klotz and baritone David Bispham with a noted cellist to be announced. Proceeds go to the American Legion. Klotz praised for lyric clarity and refinement. Bispham cited as leading U S baritone with international acclaim.
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Union County
Westfield High School
American Legion
Maude Kilotz
David Dispham
Maude Klotz
Westfield Musicalawyers
Critises
America
Boston Opera
New York Philharmonic
Minneapolis Symphony
St. Louis Symphony
Victor
Miss Klotz
Mike
State Armory
Elizabeth
N. J
National League of Masonic Clubs
New York
Misa Klotz
Waldorf- Astoria
New Jersey
David Bispham
Mies Klotz
Bispham
Europe
Queen's Hall
London
Carnegie Hall
Town Welfare Forum Set by Civic Association
Westfield civic leaders schedule a second open public forum for January 28 at Town Hall. All residents are invited to attend and discuss town welfare with Hon W E F Tuttle chairing, assisted by L A Mershon and F J Petura. The proposed town memorial is among topics.
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Civic Association
Westfield Civic Association
W. E F. Tuttle
L. A. Mer
Bankers Association to Meet at Middlebrook Country Club
A meeting of the Union and Somerset Bankers Association will be at the Middlebrook Country Club Bound Brook on January 27 with supper and a smoker. F W Gettle publicity manager for the Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York will be the principal speaker.
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Union and Somerset Bankers’ Association
Middlebrook Country Club
Bound Brook
F. W. Gettle
Mechanics Nd Metals National Bank
New York
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Paula Parish
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Brokes
Roosevelt
Mer DE Camp
Ariecetree Crescent
Upper Hall Avenue
Lawrence Highland Avenue
Sopiscopal Parish
Oni
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Jane Rush
Bina OF
Woman's Club
Congresash House
Ddxon R. Fox
O. E
Westfield Military CO
Westfield Man
Paul Oliver
Bankers' Association
Thrift
Welch & Son
Broad St. Westfield, N. J
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Carpentry Department
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