Westfield Victory Loan drives over the top
Westfield residents packed the high school auditorium for a Victory Loan event. The initial $400,000 goal quickly rose to $716,000 with about $17,000 more pledged. Local hero stories, music, and remarks by Private Watkins and Private Wahlberg highlighted the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Leutenant
Bruce Conlin
Presens
France
England
Grace Hamlin
Boston Opera I
W. Watkins
Pittsburgh
Martin Wahlberg
Charles Wahlberg
South Avenue
William 2. Tuttle
Maxwell H. Elliott
Watkins
Wahlberg
Passchendale Ridge
Hugh
Blondy
Leigh M. Peargall
Wesfield
America
Globe
Jack Canuck
New Jersey
Kew Pete Jurymen Named for Court Term
The following residents from Weatfield are selected to serve on the jury for the upcoming term before Judge Silzer next Monday: Mrs. H. Buah Sr., Alfred D. Carmen, and Edgar A. Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatfield
Tudge Silzer
Monty
Wmn. H. Buah, Sr
Alfred D. Carmen
Edgar A. Sawyer
Flag Presentation Highlights Woman's Club Meeting
The Woman's Club held its final meeting of the season. Flags were displayed and presented by Mrs. H. W. Evans and charter members. Miss Mabel Sturgis sang America the Beautiful. Mr. Lloyd Thompson spoke on the State Flag. The club voted for incorporation and to use the Congregational Parish House next year. Five members were elected to the Executive Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
New American
New Jersey
H. W. Evans
Mabel Sturgis
America
Catherine Lee Bates
George E. Condit
A. B. Evans
Lloyd Thompson
Frank W. Smith
Congregational Parish
Federation
Atlantic City
Butler
J. T. Tubby
Floyd Fiske
W. B. Biott
C. G. Fdmonda
Edge To Resign At Noon Friday
Governor Edge will resign at noon Friday to become a U S Senator elect. Senate President William R Runyon will be sworn in as Acting Governor and Edwin Robert Walker will administer the oath. Runyon plans a reception for state officials after the swearing in. Vincent Nash expected to serve as Runyon’s secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
Senate
Runyon
United States
Washington
Lecture by Lt Col Arthur Copp Set for May Evening
Westfield Council Knights of Columbus hosts Lt Col Arthur W Copp for a lecture in Holy Trinity auditorium tomorrow evening at 8 15 Entertainment with New York numbers will follow dancing and refreshments Everybody Welcome Everything Free Special invitation to all boys now serving or veterans of Army or Navy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Council
Knights of Columbus
Arthur W. Copp
Holy Trinity Auditorium
New York
Colored pianist to give recital at High School auditorium
Carl Ditton of Philadelphia will present a piano recital as the second entertainment of the Colored Welfare League in the High School auditorium tomorrow evening. He is described as the leading pianist of his race and will be supported by the Borden Town Industrial School quartet. Proceeds go to Elizabeth General and Hublenberg Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ditton
Philadelphia
Colored Welfare League
Ditton
Bordentown
Child Injured by Dog Sparks Westfield Debates
Six year old Elizabeth Goodwin was bitten on arm leg and face by a bull dog owned by Wilmer Stuart Jr as she played on a porch in Pleasant Place and Edgewood Avenue. Doctors treated her, her disfigurement feared permanent, while town leaders consider year round muzzling and dog control measures amid public urging and church pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Wilmer Stuart, Jr
Elizabeth Goodwin
Pleasant Place
Edgewood Avenue
Jing
Elizabeth
R. R. Sinclair
R. G. Savage
J. Howard Torrey
Edgewood Parkway
Pres
F. R. Perkina
Society of Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Stuart
Dogs Topic Dominates Westfield S P C A Meeting
Westfield branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals discussed dogs at Town Hall last evening. No action was taken on a biting incident or on town raids. Mrs. Washburne reported two owners intend to sue the town. $16 in gifts were turned over. Eight new members were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
The
Society For Prevention of Cruelty
F. =. Washburne
Society
Victory Loan Sub Committees Report Totals
The Woman's Committee raised 40000 for Victory Loan with subscriptions still arriving. The Boy Scouts report subscriptions at 174000. Place orders now for letter heads envelopes and other printing needs at The Leader Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Committee
Boy Scouts
Tickets Wanted for Brady Event at Local High School
Demand soars for tickets to the May 22 1919 Brady entertainment honoring Rev J A Smith at the high school. Tickets distributed at Frutcheys Casey s Drug Store The Leader Standard offices or direct to H H MacCowatt 128 N Euclid Ave. Limited four per applicant with later availability from the committee treasurer. Delegation from New York City and Dr Brady to attend Life in Four Services Adventures Grave and Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mens Club
St. Paula Parish
J. A. Smith
Brady
Frutchey's
Casey's
Leader
Standard Office
H. H. MacCowatt
Euclid Avenue
Fratchey’s
Casey’s
Standard
Tlekeia
New York City
Rifle Club Field Day Exercises After Decoration Day
Westfield Rifle Club hosts field day at the rifle range with games and a match between the club team and a State Military Reserve unit from Westfield Company. Bayonet drill and maneuvers by reserves. Miss MacKenzie to serve lunch for District Nursing Association. organizers include Lieut Homer French C Steinhart Lieut Kenneth Hare and G Rh Woodrud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Rifle Club
File Club
Westfield Company
State Military Reserve
Misa MacKenzie
District Nursing Association
Lieut
Homer French
C. ¥. Steinhart
Kenneth Hare
G. Rh. Wooudrud
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Uncle Sam
U. S
Weeting
KEW
Pete Jurymen
LT. Col
K. of C. of Westfield
Rev
Rifle Club
Serries
Westfield Storage Warehouses
Prosport
North Ave
N. J
Outfields Trust
Thrift
Guardian
Welch & Ban
East Broad Street
Hutchinson & Son
Consult
Walter J. Lee
Elm Street
Weatfield Real Estate
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