Atfield Honored Dead Heroes in Memorial Procession
A memorial procession in Westfield Sunday honored veterans of 1861. The march began at Washington grounds at 8:40 AM led by Deter with the Westfield Band, then moved to Broad and Elm with the Boys Brigade providing escort. Two busloads of school children joined the crowd.
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Etsine
Washington Grounds
Deter
Westfield
Broad and Elm
Boys Brigade
Hrosd Street
Weatfield
Fatal Train Accident Claims Henry Walker at Canford
Henry Walker 42 of Summit Avenue Summit town died at Elizabeth General Hospital after being struck while attempting to board a moving train at Cranford Canford station around noon Saturday. His left leg was severed and the right leg crushed. Cranford physicians treated him and he was transported by auto ambulance. The incident followed a mistaken belief a fast train had slowed for boarding.
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Henry Walker
Summit Avenue
Elizabeth General Hospital
Canford
Cranford
Westfeld Society Circus Drives Charity Fund Drive
A large audience attended the Westfeld Children’s Country Home event featuring a society circus organized by the Young Ladies’ Auxiliary. The appeal drew dollars and support from locals and visitors alike, with about a thousand attendees aiding the pets’ charity and performances by town participants.
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Weatfield
Westheld
Westfield Veterans Parade and Cemetery Service
A Westfield Veterans parade led by K. M. Pear marched to the cemetery where a hollow square formed around the soldiers plot. The ceremony included prayers, addresses, and a 23-gun salute by the Boys Brigade. The remains were later moved to Westfield and funeral services were held at the Walker home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr Walker is survived by two sons in town.
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Westfield
K. M. Pear
Westfield Eh
Security League
Ryans
Eld
Loyal Order of Moore
Old Westfield
Citiz
Townley
William Sampson
Commatee
Stefan Townley
Chap- Dallas
Ofer
Fink
Dallas
Rev. A. Smith
America
Vornetist
J. A
Kraves
Bley
Bays Hrigade
Walker
Summit Avenue
J. A. Smith
St. Paul's Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Brooklyn
Westfield Dinner Headlined by Hon Wittpenn in Elizabeth
Union County Democratic Committee hosts a dinner in Elizabeth next week with Hon Wittpenn as guest. Event starts promptly at 4 PM at 726 High Street. Westfield merchants Woodruff & Son supply meat for the Friday meal at 182 Broad Street.
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Westfieig
Union County Demon Committee
Elizabeth
O Wittpenn
Mt Woodruff & Son
Westfield
Grant P T to hear Mrs Doane on the heart of a child
The Grant School Parent-Teachers Association holds its final meeting of the season Monday afternoon at 3 16. Mrs J Hervey Doane of Plainfield will read a paper titled The Heart of a Child. Mrs Sheridan Linn will sing Just a Wearin for You and Rockin in De Win. A large attendance is urged and eight refreshments will be served.
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Grant School Parent-Teachers Association
J. Hervey Doane
Plainfield
Sheridan Linn
Carrie Jacobs Bond
de Win
Neidelinger
Ring Circus Impresses Afternoon Crowd Under Canvas Tent
A five show program drew big money today as performances under a three hundred seat canvas tent entertained the afternoon and evening crowds. Fred Sturgis acted as ring master in the afternoon with his brother William taking the helm in the evening. A. Arnold sold tickets at the door and proved an adept barker. Notable acts included a troupe of hobo tumblers led by Heinecke Conover Hale and Mason, with clowns Edwin Butland Robert Cairns Allen Cairns Frank Duke Reginald Bloomer Frederick Kinch William Hilott William Cruttenden and Peter Sweeney. The hobo band played marching tunes backward in a highlight, while Wellwood Maxwell Russell Gomes William Orr Harry Egbert Charles Cummings Walter Storrs Clark Jr. Miss Halsted presented a string of monkeys and antics that delighted children, with Everett Smith Harry Mason Edgerton Newcomb Gilman Bordman Wallace Rucket and Raymond Tucker forming the monkey brigade.
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Fred Sturgis
William Sturgis
A. Arnold
Barker
Hobo Tumblers
Messrs
Heinecke
Conover
Hale and Mason
Edwin Butland
Robert Cairns
Allen Cairns
Frank Duke
Reginald Bloomer
Frederick Kinch
William Hilott
William Cruttenden
Peter Sweeney
Georgia
Wellwood Maxwell
Russell Gomes
William Orr
Harry Egbert
Charles Cummings
Walter Storrs Clark
Miss Halsted
Monkey Brigade
Everett Smith
Harry Mason
Edgerton Newcomb
Gilman Bordman
Wallace Rucket
Raymond Tucker
Dodge Motor Cars Sold in Weat field by Local Auto Shop
Dodge motor cars sold in Weat field by Laing Machine Auto Repair Co at 410 416 Sycamore St Plain field New Jersey. Public notice dated May 10 1941 advertising sale of vehicles by local business.
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Dodge
Weatfield
Laing Machine Auto Repair Co
Sycamore St
Plainfield
N. J
Merchant confidence in ads keeps up-to-date goods
The merchant himself believes in his ad and patrons rely on it. Ads in thin paper are safe as they reflect current stock and not shop worn goods.
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Passaic
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Atfield
Fairview Cemetery
Eest
Elizabeth Hospital
Oung Ladies Auxiliary
D. C
Ayor Evans
Board of Freeholders
Evans
Westfeld
Marvalag
Morgan
Runyon
Board of Freeholders of
Aibmite
Board of Works
Eliabeth
Chosen Freeholders
Passaic County
Paterson
Haledon
Thhree
Haumann
Tooright
Sampson
F Miller
N. Worl
Martinaw Clark
Witliam Dallas
Joe M. Fink
Mrs. J. Hervey Doane
Grant P. T
United
Broad Street
Bank
Quardian
Aro i
Hartford
Westfield Storage Warehouses
Prospect St
North Ave
Auto Service
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