Tag: Clifford W. Emmons


This Week in Chester History…

Newly elected William Woodruff succeeded Clifford W. Emmons as chair of the Chester Township Committee, in 1938. The Mendham-Chester Tribune said he led the first regular meeting of the year, held at the Chester School. Also sworn in on New Year’s Day were Stanley Bodine, Raymond Croot, Harold Philower, and Benjamin Henderson.


This Week in Chester History…

In 1938, both Chester Borough and Township held their first regular meetings of the year. Mayor Daniel S. Budd led the Borough for his second year in office, while Dr. Hugh Fry and Edward Pickel, Sr., succeeded Robert Hughson and Fred DeHart on the Board. For the Township, William Woodruff began his chairmanship over the first meeting at the Chester School. He succeeded Clifford W. Emmons. Also sworn in on New Year’s Day was Stanley Bodine. Source: Mendham-Chester Tribune.


This Week in Chester History…

In the 1937 primary elections, the following Chesterites won: for Chester Borough Council, Dr. Hugh L. Fry and Adam Schaefer; Borough Tax Assessor, Harry Q. Segur; Chester Township Committee, William E. Terhune and Clifford W. Emmons; and County Committee, Mrs. Katherine Jackson and Everett Skellenger.