Controversy Surrounds Rosecrans as Chief Ousted Bid
A town council session extended from 8 p.m. to after 3 a.m. resulted in a 2 to 1 vote to remove Police Chief Rosecrans. Council members Whitcomb Archbold Taylor Simpson and Mayor Oliver voted against him while Affreck Egan Van Aan voting in his favor. The charges cited gambling, neglect of duty, incompetence, and unlicensed exhibition at a carnival near the railroad tower. Prosecutor Hetfield testified about arrests and plans to arrest others as the grand jury investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patie
Rosecrans
Gerd
Cot Whitcomb
Archbold, Taylor
Simpson
Oliver
Alfred A. Stein
Tone
New Jersey
Clark
Interzone
Mayaret
Heuer Hetfield
Tounty
Nestiteta
Hetfield
New Jersey Dental Association Meets Here Today
The New Jersey Dental Association holds a meeting at the West-Greater Chapter today. Following the program a social hour will be enjoyed with refreshments served at 7 and the election of officers will take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aceite
I. Dental Assn
Tersey Dental
American Legion Formed in Westfield Post
Westfield forms the Martin Warburg Post of the American Legion with over 100 members, many former servicemen, and plans a public appearance by July 4. The post, third in the state, will operate on a one dollar annual dues with outside donations to cover expenses and is supported by local officials and the Elizabeth Welcome Home Committee. Officers include Commander Walter A. Dempsey and Adjutant Edward W. Witthire.
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Sana Ree Bas
Servier
Rome
American Legion
Westfield
Martin Walburg
G. A. BR
Leonia
Atlantic City
McGrath
Union County Organization Committee
WestHeld
Elizabeth Post
Elizabeth Welcome Home Committee
Focal Post
National Committee
State Committee
Martin Warburg Post
Walter A. Dempsey
Robert Keyes
Raymond Cherry
Edward W. Witthire
William Canfield
Alan Bruce Conlin
William McClintock
Alfred W. Murphy
Charles Sisserson
R. B. Snevely
L. M. Pearsall
Park Improvement Dinner To Celebrate Westfield Progress
A notice announces a forthcoming event in Westfield to celebrate completion of the Bail and Parkway System. Details are pending with a target date around June 70 and venue to be disclosed later. The item emphasizes town progress and invites residents to await official briefing.
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Westfield
Bailand Parkway
Owell-Hamen
Isd
Big Sunday School Parade Saturday
Eleven Westfield district Sunday schools led by Grand Marshal Dempsey plan an 8 p.m. parade Saturday. They assemble at 2.45 p.m. in the Plaza and march east on Broad Street to the Park Lake reviewing stand. Judge Charles L. Morgan of Elizabeth will speak in the Park, with ice cream and cake to follow.
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Westfield
Methodist
Presbyterian
Baptist
Congregational
Mountainside
Prairie Grove
Willow Grove
Madison Avenue
Colared
MBS
Dempsey
Broad Street
Road Street
Park Lake
Arthur Pierson
Charles L. Morgan
Elizabeth
Dutcher
Sidewalk Contract Awarded By Council
The Town Council agenda included A. H. Storr winning the bid to lay cement sidewalks in several town sections. The final readings passed on ordinances to vacate part of South avenue and improve buclid avenue between Broadstreet and Mountain avenue. Treasurer Gilmore reported funds and tax proceeds and the council heard miscellaneous reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S
Trandolph
Randolph
Allica
Oliver
Mountain Avenue
Westfield Militia Reserve Hosts Veteran Reception
The Westfield Company of State Militia Reserve will hold a June 12 reception at Flage's Hall for all Westfield veterans and local men 18 and over. A musical program by the West Side Y M C A Quartet plus food and drinks are planned. Captain Wright praises citizen support and hopes to keep the company intact while inviting young men to join.
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Army
Navy
Westfield Company of
State Militia Reserve
Westfield
Flage’s Hall
West Side Y. M.C. A
Wright
National Army
Westfield Co
State Militia Reserve Company
Merchant Ads Highlight Safe Choices In Local Paper
A fragmented note praises merchant advertisements in the issue, urging readers to trust the ads and not question shop quality. It defends the merchants as reliable sources whose wares remain current and valuable to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper
Methodist Childrens Day and Minute Men Dinner
Children’s Day begins with infant baptisms at morning service and a 3 o clock special program by the school. Thursday night features a notable Methodist Minute Men dinner with Governor Runyon and church leaders as speakers supporting the Centenary Appeal for at least 85 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Ien
William N. Runyon
Luther J. Wilson
C. F. Reisner
Fred J. Hubach
Watson Moore
John He. Fisher
Methodist Minute Men
Printing supplies order to The LEADER Office
The notice requests placing orders for letter heads and envelopes and other printing line items for The LEADER Office, urging prompt action. It specifies printing materials needed and invites immediate orders.
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Hier
J.C. Rosecrans
Oses
Martin Wallberg
Jane
Mindowaskin Park
Euclid Avenue
Broad St
Mountain Ave
A. E. Storr
Gilmore
Moffett
Harden
Health Board
Cox
Affleck
Whitcomb
Reid
Archbold
Taylor and Simpson
Merk Q Clarke
Thompson
Vara
Westlichd Milita Reserve Company
Methodist Church
Guardian
Jen
Hutchinson & Son
Tel
Hay Broad Street
Westfield Storage Warehouses
Prospect St
Sen
North Ave
Westfieerd NL
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