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Newspaper

Westfield Leader

Location

Westfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1916

Page

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Woman's Club Hosts Folk Lore Afternoon Program

Members of the Woman's Club enjoyed an afternoon of American folk lore with papers on Negro folklore New England folklore and Indian tales. Music and dances featured Cadman songs Indian dances by Miss Jessie Richardson and Miss Francis. The gathering included readings and demonstrations with arrow points stone axes baskets and other artifacts.

Woman's Club Treodore Miller Jesus Harold Francis Cadman Walter Jessie Richardson Brees Francis Emma Fierce Misa Richardson Plymouth Rock Mises Fairbairn Diets Harden John Catherine Diets Priscilla Maule Fairbairn John Alden Leigh Pearsall

Wanted for shooting caught near here

Chief Rosecrans and Saturday officers arrested two Italians, Patsy Negara and Salvadore Bonapart, wanted by Brooklyn Police for a restaurant shooting on October 19 last year. Arrests followed from Garwood to Westfield, with hearings and transfer to county and Brooklyn authorities.

Rosecrans Brooklyn Police Department Johnston Street Brooklyn Nelson Westfield Thatcher Furnace Garwood Galatian and Walsh Nead North Avenue Weetfield Elizabeth Patsy Negara Salvadore Bonapart

Sunday School Institute Highlights Youth Work

The Congregational Parsonage hosted a well attended Sunday School Institute with devotions led by Dr. Loomis and talks on Sunday school work by Edna Cole and Sue Valentine. Temperance in Sunday School was discussed by Eather H ib president of N J W C T. A Community Teacher Training session followed with songs and further addresses by H R Hatloway and Rev H K Eng. The District Sunday Book Association met with officers Arleen Robinson president Walter L Bunnell secretary treasurer and Morgan Jr. as vice president.

Loomis Edna Cole Elisa Sue Valentine Elsebeth Eather H. B Miay Cole The Asso- Hon Arleen. Robinson Morgan, Jr Walter L. Bunnell

Warning to Westfield Residents on Burglary Risk

Police urge residents to lock doors and windows as spring days bring more robberies. Officials warn against leaving homes unfastened or open to prevent thefts and protect property.

Westfield al Ugh

Sunday Movies at Theatre Highlight Gratitude Message

Due to Dr. Loomis absence Rev. Edward Ralaton led last Sunday at Westfield Theatre. He preached on gratitude toward God citing Corinthians and urged prayer, while the film The New Partner portrayed a mill owner switching to worker welfare. Next Sunday shows A Friend in Need to a Friend Indeed with a 7 30 p m song service.

Loomis Edward 8. Ralaton Netherwood Reformed Church Plainfield Weatfield Theatre Ralston

Fire at Broad Street store linked to garbage-box blaze

A small fire broke out behind the Fire and Ten Cent Store on Broad street at 10:55 AM. Firemen arrived within half a minute, using chemical extinguishers to quell a blaze that started in a box of excelsior set out for the garbage. The fire also burned mosquito netting and damaged shed paint but caused no other damage. Woodruff's Market advertises fresh fish and special on shad for Friday and Saturday on Broad street.

Broad Street Woodruff’s Market

Noted Rev Dr Hayes to Speak at Westfield Sunday

A church gathering Sunday will feature Rev Dr Addison W Hayes returning as a celebrated pastor and speaker. Westfield residents are invited to attend the Methodist church event and the Grant School PTA plans to host Agnes Doulton with The Art of Being a Parent at the high school auditorium Friday March 31.

Ts. Agnes Doulton Methodist Church Addison W. Hayes Westfield Grant School Parent-Teachers Association Agnes Doulton

Dr. Hayes retires to pursue lectures and research

Dr. Hayes plans to settle near his son in Leonia while continuing lecturing and research. He will preach Sunday night and may give lectures in Weastfield next winter. Mrs Hayes will visit and the Men’s Forum may hear him again.

Hayes Weastfield Ita Weatfield Dr. Hayes Doctor Herben Saratoga Tuttle Westfield Westfeld Herben

Lost diamond ring recovered after classified ad

A letter from Claude H. Birdsall praises the Leader for publishing a lost ad on March 15 for a diamond ring lost on the way to the station. The ring was returned on March 26 by Mr Brasher and his son, who found it on Mountain Avenue.

Mountain, Ave Westfield Leader The Leader Brasher Mountain Avenue

Westfield Tennis Club Expands Membership and Courts

The Westfield Tennis Club reports rapid growth with 104 current members and plans to reach 100 full-members before May. Fifty new members joined recently and eight more were added at the last board meeting, with space proposed for high school practice on two courts.

Westfield Tennis Club Board of Governors C. H. Warfield Board of Education

Westfield Band Concert Set For Tuesday Evening

The Westfield Band under Mr. Bartow prepares a concert in the High School Auditorium next Tuesday evening. The program features overtures, vocal solos, and band selections including Morning Noon and Night, Wedding Chimes, Hungarian Fantasia, I dyll e Evening Bells, Dance of the Goblin, and more. The audience response has grown with each performance.

Westfield Bartow Tobani Milenberg Rocker-Loraine Lampe

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