Red Cross Linen Drive Planned by Norwalk Churches
Norwalk Red Cross and church officials organize a linen drive to support Pershing’s forces in France. Uniformed workers will canvass every church in the city for household linens, towels, sheets, and blankets to be donated at Sunday services or delivered to Red Cross headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngriwalk
Redi [Cross
Norwalk
Ukbt
Avcal Chapter
The
Red Cross
Pershing
Nor
Yale’s Osborn Hall at Red Cross Disposal
Sept 27 dispatch reports Osborn Hall on Yale’s campus turned over to the Red Cross for use as mess hall for about 2,000 men in uniform. Commons replaces the former university hall as the dining space, with Norwalk walk and nearby areas noted. Nigheé School to Open Monday Evening with new features including community singing and language classes for foreigners, sessions start at 7:30 PM at the high school building.
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New Wavien
Osborn Hall
College
Taven
Yale
Norwalk
Nigheé
Bret
Olivet
Main Street
North sAvender
Red Cross
Park Street Congregational Church
Barnum Avenue
G. He. Beard
Unnion
Z2wemer
Foteat
United Congregational Church
Broad and
Gilbert Streets
William Horace Day
D. D
Samuel M
Prophecy questions and Red Cross work mix in report
The text ponders Daniel era fulfillments and northern eastern signs while noting church responses. It then reports Osborn Hall and Red Cross dressings logistics, detailing 62,062 total between April 15 and September 1 with 844,190 to clearing stations, 28,824 to excavation hospitals, and the rest to base hospitals and allies in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Michael
University
Red Cross
Osborn Hall
Europe
Velvet Hats and Silk Dresses At Dillon's Sale
Local ads showcase velvet tailored hats tan o Shanter caps and velvet dress hats plus silk waists lingerie shirts and sheer veils with prices from 80 cents to 10 dollars. Fur stoles feathers and raincoats are advertised alongside ostrich boas and fur scarfs in a wide fashion sale.
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Diflon’s
Jored
Bhick
Dillon
Lieut McNicol at Home Readies Return to Battle
Lieut Allan McNicol of the 83rd Field Artillery, previously stationed at Camp Mead, returns to Greenwich with his mother Mrs Caroline McNicol awaiting his commission as first lieutenant. He recalls Chateau-Thierry as a turning point, praises American troops and describes good treatment of enemies, with two brothers still in service and one casualty in Battery F. A sermon by J A Gardner at Advent Christian church follows.
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Greenwich
Allan Ta. McNicol
83Rd Field Artillery
Caroline US McNical
Mast Johin Street
Camp Mead
McNicol
Field Artillery
Stamford
103Rd Field Artillery
Stainford
Saumur Bors
Gettysburg
Chateau-Thiery
Paris
Nical
National Guard
France
Frank McNicol
Kenneth McNicol
England
J. A. Gardner
Advent Christian Church
Park and
Putnam Streets
Churches and services listed across multiple congregations
A dense roster of church notices lists services, sermons, and Sunday schools across Baptist, Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Universalist, and other denominations. It names churches, locations, pastors, and service times including morning and evening services, lectures, and special events supplemented by allied activities and meetings.
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First Baptist
West
Washington Avenues
John BR. Brown
Js. A. Potent
Kaiser
Second Baptist
Kossuth
Arctic Streets
Fls
Union Service Park Congregational Church
Strattienl Baptist
Trev
Hugh Shields
Friendship Baptist Church
Main Street
Uirand
Bn. W. Vowlkes
Sp. Na
Union Church
Newfield
Deforest Avenues
Neice
EH. TE. Peet
Devon
Conn
W. C.R. UU
Gilbert Street
Whittemore
Door of
Hone Mission of
New York
Milk Deliveries Delayed and Draft Exemption Rules
British French and Italian draft registrants with dependents abroad may claim exemption and seek deferred classification. Local boards will assess claims under new regulations issued. William Wisher of 224 Bronx Avenue has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the quartermaster corps.
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William Wisher
Bronx Avenue
Quartermaster Corps
2 Piece Morning Dress Made in blue lavender
A blue and lavender 2 piece morning dress described as crafted with simple lines. The item appears to be a light, casual outfit suitable for daywear and summer temperatures.
Boston Maid Morning Dresses Offered At Special Prices
The advertisement highlights well constructed Boston Maid dresses with firm buttons and strong stitching. It promotes morning dresses in striped gingham with pique collars priced at 2.25 dollars, made from percales and ginghams in plain colors stripes and checks. A complete stock and practical, becoming styles are showcased.
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Smith-Murray Co
Dress Goods and Silks That Will Encourage Fall Savings
Dress goods and silks showcased to inspire fall sewing. Silk poplin in 36 inch width offers fall colorways in white and black, priced 85 cents to $1.10 per yard. Serges for one piece dresses in navy, Belgium, Russian green, and black at $1.19 per yard. All wool Granite suitings, extra soft, at $1.50 per yard.
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Belgium
Corduroy of Fine Quality for Winter Garments
Corduroy described as soft lustrous and exceptionally fine for suits skirts and coats. 32 inches wide silk finished and available in a range of colors. Price listed as 1.10 dollars per yard.
All Wool Fall Coatings In 54 Inch Widths
All wool coatings offered in 54 inch widths with extra weight. Colors include Blue Devil Blue Russian Green Olive Navy Blue and Black at 2.95 per yard. Also notes stylish veils as smart accessories to complete costumes.
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Billie Burke
Billie
Veilings and Veils and Velvet Ribbons Sale
Circular veils priced 75c to 1.50 and mesh veiling by the yard 25c 50c or 58c. Harem veils range 1.50 to 3. Velvet ribbons offered in all widths in black only.
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Advane Church
Main St
Dillon & CO
Matn ST
Hartford
Rue ST
Cecile
MacNicol
News of the Churches
Advent
Auvent
Christian Scifnge
Chirch of Chheist
Lafayette Street
Episcopal
St. George's Church
Clinton
Echoed Avenues
St. Luke's
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
St. Poul’s Episcopal Church
B. I. Root
Calvary Church
Corner North Avenue
Wells Street
George J. Sutherland
Christchurch
Courthind Street
John G. Saddler
Atheran, Wiest English
Claurel Avenue
Grove Street
H. C. Aroli
First Methodist Church
Walrfield Avenue
Broad Street
G. M. Brown
Wpworth League
Summerfield Methodist
Barnant Avenue
Central Avenue
F. Kidder
Grace M. E
Clinton and
Airfield Avenues
A. J. Martin
Epworth League
Stratford
Central Avenues
D. M. Lewis
Washington Park
Garnum and Noble Avenes
Aa. FF. Campbell
J. Ts. Holmes
Methodist Hospital
Drooklyn
Mpnorth Teague
Triansio
Park Street
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
State and Myrtle
Alexander Alison, Jr
Joyce
General Rayioen
Benors
Universalist
Church of the Redeemer
Fairfield
William W. Rose
Serge
Bridgeport
UW Duschat
Poli’s
Cysge
Volle
Crene de Chino
Georgette At
Lield Ave
Boston
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