15 May 1918
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Newspaper
Westfield Leader
Location
Westfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
1
Citizens prepare for the local option election in Westfield with campaigns split on outcome. Mayor Sivans touts current excise regulations while noting changes in his views. soldiers' ballots and registration rules are addressed by officials. Polls open 6 AM to 7 PM and town clerk handles transfers and final results.
The Rev. W. W. Coe will present a stereopticon lecture in the Congregational Parish House Friday evening. The talk, titled Among the War Like Zulus, uses a text written by Dr. C. H. Clifton, a former church pastor.
Two additional drafted men depart Monday morning Bernardino rmile and Gus Mitchell along with eight others from the local district, including William J. Kennedy of Gar- Food, as part of the current quota.
The Children’s Home Carnival, set for Saturday the twenty forth, introduces new features including a war souvenirs arbition, sale of ey and useful articles, a booth with war cakes and candies, a men’s dinner and a separate children’s dinner, plus Punch and Judy, ice cream cones, band concert and dancing.
"Little Red Decides" is the title and photoplay to be shown at Grant School Benefit at Sand evening next week. The program includes Autoplay and the Pathé Weekly. Tickets cost 2 and are available from pupils or at the Playhouse box.
Westfield plans an 18000 Red Cross drive starting next Monday with a townwide effort led by Arthur Tuttle and supporters including Harold Gordon, Arthur Flagg, and Percy Cook. The drive aims to fund relief services as the community backs a strong campaign with posters and public appeals.
John M Clark donated a large tract through Mayor Evans for park use at the Clark street and Dudley avenue corner. The parcel fronts 300 feet on Clark and 1,400 feet on Dudley, making it one of the town’s most valuable undeveloped properties valued around $50,000.
Dr Samuel Lane Loomis returns to the Congregational church pulpit next Sunday at 10 30 am He is now associate secretary of the American Missionary Association and will be welcomed by his many Wheatfield friends.
Prayer meetings for women will be held tomorrow morning from 10 to 16 30 at listed homes: Mrs. C Snow 241 Charles Street Mrs. G Williams 819 South Avenue Mrs. Karl Watberg 1024 South Avenue Mrs. W Sisserson 1025 Rahway Avenue Mrs A Allegar 256 Orchard Street Mrs A H Magher 18 East Broad Street Mrs Charles Robinson 407 Prospect Street.
The Westhelders area shows appreciation for the new theatre train of the C H L BR NLE by heavy patronage. The service departs Westfield at 3:28 PM with one stop at Elizabeth, and arrives near Liberty Street 7:18 and 23rd Street 17:28.
At an adjourned town meeting on Wednesday, ordinances for bonds totaling 195 000 were passed on first reading. The issue breaks down into 72000 assessment bonds 82000 general improvement bonds and 41000 street and sewer bonds. Proceeds cover costs of improvements for owners using the ten payment plan. The ordinances go up for final reading Monday night.
Westfield reports the Third Liberty Bond issue total at 744 850 dollars with a local quota of 473 600 dollars. The drive organizers express great elation at the outcome and note strong community support.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the Free Food Demonstration by the Westfield Branch of the Women’s Council of National Defense opened with success. Miss Edna Gulick demonstrated home made fireless cookers and showcased canned fruits and vegetables, with substitutes for wheat and fats. The event includes Red Cross dressings, mercy appeals, and lectures by Helen Minch and Margery Wells on canning, vegetables, and bread making to save wheat flour.
At a town council special meeting Police Commissioner Armiatrong delivered charges against Police Chief Rosecrans. The council delayed action and may hear the case at the next regular meeting. A police board special session was called for this evening to consider the matter.
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