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Clay W. Reesman
Clay Wolf Reesman Jr. (c. 1884–1949) served as Camden City Commissioner (1927–1935) and Camden City Clerk (1936–1949), and chaired the Camden County Republican Committee.
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Radio Station WCAM
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Edward A. Preisendanz
Edward Adam Preisendanz was the son of Rudolph and Annie Preisendanz and was born in Camden, New Jersey, on November 14, 1883.
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E. Allen Hughes
E. Allen Hughes embarked on a distinguished 36-year career as a reporter and copy editor with the Camden Courier-Post newspapers, commencing in 1928.
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Radio Station WCAM
Camden's First Radio Station Camden's oldest radio station dates back to September 1925 when it signed on as WFBI at 1270 AM under the ownership of Robert Galvin. The city government became involved soon afterward.
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Pierce is Ousted as Safety Head
Camden Courier-Post - June 10, 1960 Amid cheers and boos from spectators, Mayor Pierce was switched from director of public safety to public affairs director at a commission meeting Thursday night.
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Commission Department Assignments
This is how the departments were assigned to the commissioners Thursday night: Mayor Pierce , director of public affairs: the director's office, revaluation program, visiting nurses, public assistance, Camden County Historical Society, charitable institutions, parking authority, civil defense and' celebration of public events, anniversaries and holidays.
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City Revenues Rise $1,268,771.83 In 1937 Over Previous Year
Camden City collected $1,268,771.83 more in current and delinquent taxes and miscellaneous revenues in 1937 than in 1936, according to an official report prepared by Comptroller Sidney P. McCord.
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Kobus Named Head of Puzzlers Group As Convention Ends
'Nedmac' (Spell It Backwards) Elected; Wife Retires as Vice President NEW WORDS PRESENTED By THOMAS O'HALLORAN Joseph F. Kobus , retired Camden merchant, was elected president of the National Puzzlers League, Inc. at the closing session yesterday of its 105th semi-annual convention.
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National Puzzlers to Hold Semi-Annual Session Here
Amateur Creators of Brain Twisters Open Three-Day Conclave Tomorrow Mrs. Kobus to Greet Delegates onArrival Puzzledom, that world of crypto-grams, psychology and pseudonyms, will have its capital in Camden beginning and continuing through Sunday.
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Fleet Adequate to Defend U.S. and Maintain Peace Urged by Wolverton in Navy Day Speech
Congressman Praises Theodore Roosevelt for Interest in Nation's Marine Forces; Parade And Dinner Conclude Celebration in Camden Congressman Charles A. Wolverton , in an address yesterday commemorating Navy Day, urged the United States to "maintain a navy of sufficient strength and effectiveness for the adequate defense of the nation." The address featured a program sponsored by the officers and enlisted men of the Second Battalion, U. S. Naval Reserves, for the observance of the 160th anniversary of the establishment of the U. S. Navy.
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Facts Twisted by PS in Fight on Light Plant, Von Nieda Says
Mayor Frederick von Nieda accused Public Service Corporation of using misleading rate comparisons with Jacksonville, Florida, to campaign against Camden's proposed municipal light plant ahead of the November 5 referendum.
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Cops Nab 14 Nudists After Criticism for Vandalism, Bathing
Citizens Complain to City Commission and Give 'Hot 'Tips' $500,000 DAMAGE TO HOMES CHARGED Police Act Quickly on Objection to 'Buck' Swimming The Camden police were criticized yesterday at a meeting of the City Commission for relaxing their vigilance in halting damage by vandals in vacant properties which have caused total losses of $500,000 in the city.
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Elks to Observe Flag Day Tonight
Uniformed Veterans to Join Lodge Members in Colorful Ceremonies Arrangements are completed for the Flag Day celebration to be held tonight by the Camden Elks Lodge Lodge at Seventh and Cooper Street s. The program will open at 7.30 p.m. Doors of the lodge room will be opened to the public at 7:15 p. m. The program will be broadcast over WCAM .
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Flag Day Service Planned By Elks
Camden Courier-Post - June 8, 1933 Elaborate Ceremonies Monday Night Will Be Open to Public An elaborate Flag Day celebration to be open to the public and broadcast over the radio is planned by Camden Elks for Monday night.
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City Adopts Cut Budget After Clash
Slash of $720,890 Is Revealed in Totals Passed at Session of Rulers Lease Announced Of Radio Station Commissioners Debate with Von Nieda as He Charges Gross Extravagance By Walt Batezel The Camden City Commission yesterday approved the 1933 city budget after hearing and rejecting economy recommendations of several civic and labor organizations.
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Republicans Seek Mrs. Hyland's Job on Election Board
Will Drop Mrs. Stinson To Win Place for Mrs. Caperoon - AIM AT CAPTURING POST OF SECRETARY Plan Revolves About Law's Jigsaw Puzzle on Member's Ages By MERCURY A change in the Republican membership of the Camden County Board of Elections will take place when that body reorganizes March 1, with the G. O. P. looking towards ousting Mrs. Emma E. Hyland , Democrat, as secretary of the board and commissioner of elections.