Newtown Chorus of 100 Voices at War Rally
In Newtown on February 24 a war rally at the town hall drew a full 25 cent attendance despite snow. The Liberty chorus of 100, directed by J. H. Warner, performed well while the band kept time and was applauded. Rev. G. T. Sinnott offered the opening prayer and Rev. W. Cravner hosted the event, with Miss Elizabeth Whitney of New Haven giving an address on The War in General and Attorney Charles T. Shapiro of Bridgeport delivering The Newer Song of America on migration and patriotism. The Home Guard managed ushers in uniform. closing prayer by Rev. W. Cravner.
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Newtown
Peorte
Liberty Chorus
J. H. Warner
G. T. Sinnot
W.£. Crayner
Elizabeth Whitney
New Haven
Charles T. Sha' Piro
Bridgeport
United States
Home Guard
W.C. Cravner
Charles H .Hawley
Burden of Guilt Told in Schramm Confession
Meg Brown described Michael Schramm confession before Bridgeport police last week as the burden of guilt weighed down by greed and remorse. He recounted the crime with a sense of relief at confession and pursuit of repentance. Lundgren and Marion Fitzpatrick sang The Vesper Hymn while a chorus and orchestra performed patriotic numbers and the Star Spangled Banner closed the program. Jennie Lundgren and B Keane visited Sandy Hook. Samuel Longa and others in town for the weekend.
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George M. Brown
Michael Schramm
Bridgeport
Je. Brown
Lundgren
Marion Fitzpatrick
Joan of Arc
Jennie Lundgren
B. Keane
Sandy Hook
Danbury
Samuel Longa
Waterbury
Stratford to Hear Col Osborn at War Rally
Stratford February reports a war rally at Red Men's hall featuring Col. N G Osborn editor of the New Haven Jour Courier and Yale professor wife Mrs Arnold Gesell, with other speakers and local volunteers. Attendees include Stratford boys returning from New London and social events noted. illness of Mrs John N Thompson is mentioned.
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Stratford
Red Men's Hall
Col
N. G. Osborn
New Blaven
New Haven Jour Courier
State Boar of Pardons
Osborn
Arnold Gesell
Gesell
Yale University
State Council of Defense
New Haven
Wellington
Twening Star Lodge
Odd Fellows
Thore
Edmund Wheeler
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Paul Wheeler
Red Man's
Perry
John N. Thompson
Church Street
Weston Boy Dies at Home in Weston
The sudden Friday morn death of Rudolph Samuelson 22 at his Georgetown road home shocked neighbors. He passed the war service exam and was accepted but died within twelve hours of illness despite two physicians and hospital ambulance. Survived by parents two sisters and eight brothers. Red Cross and Norfield Thimble Club continue Lent activities with meetings planned. No mail delivery Friday due to local holiday for the Mother of His Country.
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Weston
Rudolph Samuelson
Samuelson
Georgetown Road
West Side
Danbury Hospital
William Ruschner
L. M. Gould
Godfrey Street
Red Cross Workers
Norfield ‘Thimble Club
Christian Gartman
Pel- Stepney
Co. N. Rungsted
Pelham
Newy
New York City
Washington
Grace Church Raises 400 to Pay Its Bills
Grace Church reports a Sunday offering of 400 to clear outstanding debts and fund the upcoming year's needs. Ev. W. Simpson led the service since Rev. Weise's resignation, with Dr. C. W. McCormick and Trev. C. W. Simpson heading the drive.
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Grace Church
W. Simpson
Weise
C. W. McCormick
Digtrie
Trev
C. W. Simpson
Ereabl
Dun My Simpson
Hechureh
Milford Sends Last 15 Percent to Camp Devens
Milford sends its final 15 percent of first draft volunteers to Camp Devens Massachusetts on Wednesday February 27 including Harold H Tingley Bernard J McDaid Morris H Walkin Jan Vogvanocky Thomas Joseph Tobin Henry Clarence Iverson Joseph Wipchongi John Remick George Thomas Tingley and Walter Clarkford. Residents provide luncheon and Red Cross outfits for each man plus comfort kits and knitted garments. A letter from Private Stephen J Boni at Camp Jackson details hard training, duties, and the journey from Upton to Columbia DC with stops and Red Cross treats. Captain Elbert Ford and local figures noted, plus Red Cross couch covers and Girl Scouts projects continue for hospital aid.
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Milford
Camp Devens
Ayer
Mass
Harold HH. Tingley
Bernard J. MecDaid
Morris H. Walkin
Jan Vogvanocky
Thomas
Joseph Tobin
Henry Clarence Iverson
Joseph Wipchongii
John Remick
George Thomas Tingley
Walter
Stephen J. Boni
Walnut Beach
Camp Jackson
Columbus, S
Boni
Camp Upton
Pennsylvania Station
Columbia, D.C
Newark
N. J
Red Cross
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Delaware
Washington
D C
Richmond
Raleigh
Columbia
D. C
Carolinas
Stanley Clarke
Arctic Engine Company
Old Milford
EB. I. Ford, Jr
United States Army
New York
Fort Monroe
Elbert L. Ford
Gulf Street
Hoe
William L. Merwin
Miss Evelyn
Governors Avenue
William Augur
Brooklyn
Winthrop Trowbridge
Hingham
Katherine Morris
the Gulf
Alvin C. Smith
France
Smith
Wiliam Fowler Council
Milford Red Cross Society
Milford Red Cross
Fran Woodmont
Miss Draper
John J. Edwards
Camp Grane
Charlotte
Tias
Winter Dims Bring Few Neighbors to the Street
A fragment notes harsh days when a man would trade his family for a load of kindling wood, illustrating stark winter hardships and limited community cheer.
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Amily Trea
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