21 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Westfield Leader
Location
Westfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
1
Local filings show candidates submitting petitions for nomination to town offices on the Democratic ticket. The move signals party standings ahead of the upcoming municipal elections with names expected to appear on the ballot.
The Westfield Band plans a 3:30 p.m. vesper concert in Mindowaskin Park with Rev. Holden and local clergy participating as volunteers, following a lengthy list of Republican and Democratic candidate nominees and polling place locations for the primaries. Residents will find election sites across First to Fourth Wards and various districts, with times from 4 to 8 p.m. and designated venues including Prospect Street, Real Poom Building, Lincoln School, and more.
Central division Boy Scouts of America plans a large rally and camp fire at Camp San-hi-can on Saturday October 15. Those who attend may stay overnight at the camp. Chess of Westfield Cranford Roselle Park report fundraising for the San-hi-can trail and Peters warns of fire and rubbish hazards.
The St Paul’s Parish Men’s Club holds its first fall meeting in the Parish House at 8 o’clock. John Moody, publisher of Moody’s Manual, will speak on current financial conditions and business mood after recent travels in Europe. Members and friends are invited to attend.
The D A R Garden Tea House on Mountain Avenue opened Friday afternoon under the Daughters of the American Revolution. It offers afternoon tea with sandwiches ice cream and cake daily from 2 to 6 pm. An exchange for women’s work will sell fancy and domestic articles on a 2 percent basis. inquiries go to Mrs Edward Mosher conservation chairwoman at Westfield 439 R.
The National Beef Company markets abundant rib roasts and other cuts with year round pricing. Prices for the best rib roast run about 25 percent below pre war levels, maintaining a strong value position alongside bulk sales.
Westfield faces a vote on acquiring thirty acres by Matthias Clark Park to create a public recreation park with baseball and tennis facilities. The town debates free public tennis courts, a public ball field, and improvements for outdoor activities while promoting League of Women Voters education on political participation.
Assemblyman Arthur N. Pierson departed Sunday to North Carolina to join the Governor and Legislature in discussing a financial system modeled on New Jersey. He will then attend a similar Arizona conference at that state's invitation for the same aim.
A general convention of the American Red Cross will be held in Columbus Ohio from October 1 to 8. Thousands of delegates from chapters nationwide are expected to attend. An elaborate program features prominent speakers and a pageant on Red Cross development. Various aspects of Red Cross activity will be discussed amid high expectations for a successful gathering.
The article urges readers to set clocks back one hour before retiring Saturday night as next Sunday at 2 a.m. Standard Time begins. It notes that New York and New Jersey passed September clock changes, shortening daylight saving and favoring Standard Time start earlier this year.
Daylight Saving Time ends September 24. From September 26 trains run about one hour later. Autumn Exhibit and Sale of Wallace Nutting Pictures continues to September 30 at Swain's Art Store 317 W Front St Plainfield Adv 9 2162 For news and facts read every page
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