Plan For Third Liberty Loan Drive In Westfield
Malmar chairs Westfield Liberty Loan Committee plans for the Third Loan drive. Westfield expected to raise 1 1,300,000 dollars with a kickoff April 6 and a May 1 finish. Central committee includes R G McIntosh and Howard Cline. Committees named for speakers publicity and ward captains. Headquarters at Pearsall Building Prospect Street. Mass meeting set for April 6 at the High School auditorium.
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Malmar
Liberty Loan
Westfield
Garte
R. “G McIntosh
Howard Cline
Speakera
R. 8. Nichols
T.’T. Hark‘jeder
W. He, Tuttle
Harold Gordon
W. J.ee
B. M. Prugh
First ‘Ward
T. T
Sermon on the Second Coming of Christ
The Rev. Edward James Holden, pastor, will preach on the Second Coming next Sunday evening. He will discuss world conditions, war, and moral concerns, asking if Christ is coming soon from a Scriptural viewpoint.
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Edward James Holden
The
Baptist Church
Idea
Christ
Farewell to Major Dempsey at Westfield church
Major Walter A. Dempsey of the Army’s Quartermaster Department sails for the French front after twenty five years of service in Washington. A farewell address is planned at the Westfield Methodist Church next Sunday evening with patriotic observances and community participation.
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Walter A. Dempsey
A. S
Westfield
Major Dempsy
Weathlside
Major Dempsey
Amy
Weat
Hmiy
Kempsey
America
Gambling exposed at high school lecture
A high school lecture on gambling titled The Lure of Gambling Des destroyed features moving pictures slides and demonstrations by Charles S Thompson an investigator of crime. The talk aims to deter gambling habits and educate soldiers and the public about crooked card games shell games and other gambling methods.
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Charles $. Thompson
Association For the Investigation of Crime
Thompson
Les ‘Turer
Serving Heart sermon keeps duty and war burdens in view
Rev S J Herben of First Methodist continued his Heart Series on Sunday evening with a forceful address The Serving Heart The sermons connect present world conditions to wartime duties urging courage enthusiasm and success in bearing burdens and serving the country
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S. J. Herben
First Methodist Church
Fragmentary Meeting Report at Presbyterian Church
An incomplete club report notes a meeting at Mohua Presbyterian Parish with mentions of hygiene in study and a Woodland sketch by MacDowell. The write up praises the interpretive talk and audience applause, ending with a tea session and a vesting talk by a school official. Betsy’s and other scattered words appear as stray fragments.
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Mohua Presbyterian Pargit Philhower
MacDowell
Westfield Militia Reserve Company Enlists in Real War Work
Westfield’s new Militia Reserve Company, now part of state forces under the governor, conducted a real war exercise on Washington School Campus. Captain Wright led a quick march to Park Lake to guard against a perceived enemy, deploying three reliefs and sentinels at eleven points, halting parade entrants and questioning passersby. Lieutenant Hare of the U S Army commended Wright on the marked progress as official orders from Trenton muster in the unit and call for more recruits to reach maximum strength.
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Westfields New Militia Reserve
Washington School
Wright
Park Lake
Thomas
Rifle Club
Kenneth Hare
Broad Street
Mudld Avenue
East Park
Hare
Trenton
Westfield
Lins
Amt
Lear
W. A. Dempyfey
Police Officers Face Charges In Town Council Meeting
At a Saturday Police Committee session George Manners and supporters refused to withdraw allegations against Chief Rosecrans and Officer Howarth from a March 1 hold up case. Manners has Samuel Schleimer prosecuting, with trial set at the next open council meeting before the Mayor and Council.
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George Manners
Rosecrans
Howarth
Manners
Robert Alpsugh
Central Railroad
Mannera
Samuel Schleimer
Leager
Deter
Police sergt Nelson nets bold thief in Westfield raid
The International Kid John Ford, aided by friends, robbed John Long of 27 dollars near Roahway Junction. Police Sergeant Nelson tracked the suspect by phone, arrested him, and he was sent to Elizabeth after a quick car chase. Ford has four prior arrests in New York City and is linked to a notorious local gang. Acting Recorder Bonnell held the suspect for the Grand Jury.
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John Ford
Nelson
Roahway Junction
Ford
Westfield
John Long
Big Woods
Trolery Junction
New York City
New York
Bonnell
Elizabeth
St. Paul’s Men’s Club Promises Unusual Evening Program
The St. Paul’s church Men’s Club plans an evening of varied activities at the Parish House. Games include hand tennis and checkers with Old Maid banned. A Jazz Band is expected, Wizard Ten Wyck will perform, and attendees should wear business attire and arrive by eight. A catch as catch can contest between the Terrible Turk and the Apache Kid is anticipated.
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St. Paul’s Church
Zealus
Wizard Ten Wyck
Eigght
Turk
Assessors Hear Public on Street Improvements in Town
Board of Assessors conducts hearings on street improvements and sidewalks in several town sections. Taxpayers largely agree with the board’s findings aside from one exception. Walter J. Lee, real estate expert, advertises at The Busy Corner in Westfield New Jersey offering guidance on buying and selling real estate.
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Hanigijast
Board of Assessora
Walter J. Lee
Weastfield
N. J
Wir
Pireet
Adv
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