Public Market Plan Moves Ahead In Antral Lot Donation
A city report details a donated Broad Street lot adjoining the rifle range for a public market. Mayor Evans and a county committee approve converting a Park Lake building into stalls priced 60 cents to 4 dollars for the season. Market days set for Tuesday Thursday Saturday with hours 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays close at noon.
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Weket
Evans
Broad
Janet
R. A. Fairbairn
L. M. Barall
C. M. F. Egel
Ut Street
Ware
Park Lake
Tveday
Newark
Barnett
I Cross Secures Fine Headquarters
The Prospect Street School building is repurposed as Red Cross headquarters in a committee led by Mrs. R. E. Perry. After securing Education Board permission, workers began minor renovations and planned to house executive offices storage and aid classes within the facility. The project aims to centralize Red Cross operations and class offerings for the local community.
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Prospect Street
Allield Red Cross
R. E. Perry
Oard of Education
Com‘ites
Alts
Cane Hospital
Yan Elven
Branch Mills
Willow Ee
Ecthetechin
Ken
FLAG AND BIBLE GIVEN MAJOR DEMPSEY
A large crowd of men youths and some women attended a war meeting at the First M. and church in Westfield. Captain Thomas spoke on army supply from government works and private plants detailing explosives gun cotton and smokeless powder with a safe demonstration. A trumpet trio and patriotic music closed the program with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Wastfeld
Men's Brotherhood
Lucas
Brotherhood
Catholic Club
Martin
Capt
Thomas
Westfield
Springfield
Mass
Watervilet
N. Y
Rock Island
Europe
Music contest prizes recall in Chicago music show
Duplicate checks from the Westfield Leader music guessing contest are mounted and framed as prizes. The framed checks are on display at a major booth in the National Music Show in Chicago, drawing praise from music teachers and advocates for student music education.
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Chicago
Westfield Leader
Westfield
Westfield Leader Company
Colosseum
Mayor appoints committee to arrange celebration
Mayor Evans names a special committee to plan observance for Con scription Registration Day with a city wide program. Members include A. N. Pierson as chairman Captain J. J. Thomas and L. M. Penna ll. Governor Edge urged observance by all municipalities in the state.
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Evans
Assembly
A. N. Pierson
J. J. Thomas
L. M. Penraall
Edge
Boys Brigade Growing Draws New Recruits in Town
The Boys Brigade held a meeting last evening and attracted many new recruits. Captain Wittke praised the strong response to the call to join the organization and noted the brigade’s role in giving young men military basics in a favorable setting. Boys join the brigade and do it now.
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Brown
Westfield mobilizes for food production and burglar scare
In Westfield residents rally to help Wilsons call for increased food production. Police report multiple burglaries on the south side as residents form agricultural squads under Mayor Evans and George S. Hayes. Women organize a 60 strong division to assist, while men volunteer for tractor work and crop gathering.
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Iang
Westfield National Service League
Weastfield
Wilson
Vans
Thia
Westfield
Theia
United States Service
Kwang Hag
Awe Tomobiles
Evans
Mr. Hayes
No Maid Delivery On Decoration Day Declared
On Decoration Day May 30 there will be no delivery of mail from the local post office. The office will be open for box holders and general delivery from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Westfield Girls Knit For Navy Effort Gains Commendation
A Westfield group of girls formed a knitting club to aid the Navy. They meet weekly at a member’s home, read aloud, and have spent about twenty two dollars on materials. Supervisors are Mrs H H Griswold Mrs M H Philips and Mrs J B Wilson. The girls named include Grace Phillips Harriet Armstrong Julia Morrow Frances Edwards Mary Griswold Oscar Nicholas Elizabeth Pierson Carolyn Darby Kathleen Dennis Phyllis Watts Anne Wilson Helen Fr Wilson Sharina Denniston and Revere Read the Shopping Guide for Union county ads.
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Westfeld
Navy
H. H. Griswold
M. H. Philps
J. B. Wilson
Gitla
Grace Phillips
Jarriet Armstrong
Julia Morrow
Frances Edwards
Mary Griswold
Oscar Nicholas
Elizabeth Pierson
Carolyn Darby
Katherine Dennis
Ke Phyllis Watts
An Wilson
Helen Fr .Wilson
Sharina Denniston
A Revere
Estelle Wher
Halen
Benefit Dance for Grant PTA Stereopticon Fund
The Weelfield Theatre Hall hosts a PTA benefit dance Friday evening with Van Epps orchestra providing music. Tickets are available at the Leader office or from Mrs J Houghberger or Mrs Ralph Cosenza.
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Grant Parent Teachers Association Stereopticon Fund
Weelfield Theatre Hall
van Epps
Mra
J. Houghberger
Ralph Cosenza
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