This Day in History: 1918-08-17

A musical entertainment was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Almeron G. Drake. Admission was 50 cents and a total of $137.55 was turned over to the North Bergen Chapter of the Red Cross. The Cragmere Orchestra, William Kehr conductor, played. Mrs. W. S. Semple played Jensen’s “Spring Song”, Percy A. Allen sang the “Marseillaise”, Mrs. J. R. Grim sang “Delight” by Luckstone, and Mrs. W. R. Kehr sang “Love Song” by Flesier. After refreshments were served the orchestra played for dancing. (Bristow)