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Newspaper
Central Valley Post
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
5
Central Valley reports a biology class staged two plays during a recent meeting. Students presented scenes likely exploring scientific topics while engaging classmates and faculty in the event. The article notes the performances as a student activity highlighting theater in education.
Local items report church board voting to raise the pastor’s salary to 1800 for the new conference year. Engagement announced for Miss Beyer to Mills Snyder. a St Luke’s Hospital birth in Newburgh. Play readings by Central Valley High biology class raise funds for a Museum of Natural History trip. Fire department chimney blaze on Proctor estate. Valentine supper hosted by Ladies’ Aid Society. Funeral for John Ahearn Jr at Montgomery home. J Taylor Patterson visits from Syracuse University. Public notices preview St Patrick social and upcoming PTA event.
Expert truss fitting service offers abdom inal belts and supporters for all ages with a private fitting room and a lady assistant. McMonagley and Rogers at 28 North Street Middletown New York compare favorably to New York specialists at a fraction of their prices.
In Bloomingburg on February 24 Ernest A. Miller was buried after his body returned from Tuxedo. Thursday night in Sing Sing Paul M. Hilton was electrocuted for the murder of Patrolman Arthur Kenny, brother of Burlingham resident Mrs. John Amis, who had visited the hamlet. Kenny was killed while pursuing the radio burglar in Queens.
Alphonse Vellake freed on $1,000 bail after bail posted by his aunt Mrs. Martha Fusco of Middletown. He is listed as a material witness in the Florida road truck hold-up case. Attorney A. C. N. Thompson represented the defendant.
OTISVILLE Feb 24 The Daughters of America will hold a pinochle party Thursday evening Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded Mrs Helen Moore is chairman of the refreshment committee and Mrs Harriett Holley is in charge of the card committee. Other notes mention residents and visitors in New York City and local illnesses.
James Cox of White Sulphur Springs is recovering in Deerpark Sanitarium Port Jervis after an operation to relieve chest congestion. Fifty two men a snow plow and horses labored over ten hours to clear an ice bound road enabling his rush to hospital. Cox had pneumonia with two relapses and his condition was critical.
A sale offering includes eighteen dresses in wool, crepe, and satin fabrics with most at 16.50 and a few printed silks. The store touts Silk crepe, pongee, and lingerie fabrics, plus a limited choice of 1927 Spring arrivals and jersey dresses in sizes 14 to 50.
Fashioned of wash fabrics printed pongee and plaid weaves in new colorings plus some leftover winter models in cotton. Values up to 2.98, sizes 7 to 14 years.
Most of our trimmed winter coats in sport and dress models will be on sale at half their original prices. A beautiful two dollar St Denis box includes a large bottle of bath salts and bath powder with an excellent velour puff. A wonderful bargain with all colors and a fine choice of exquisite odors.
An old classified style notice advertises white outing and linen fabrics in various sizes and patterns. It lists prices from 20 cents to 89 cents per yard, notes heavy quality linen and new 1927 patterns, and sets a limit of 12 yards per customer.
A description of a home textile set includes a 36 inch cloth and four napkins in white Nen with all over colored plaids and borders.
A serviceable heavy white muslin fabric described as torn into sizes 81 inches by 90 inches. The item lists a value of 1.39 dollars. Potential buyers note its worn condition and usable dimensions.
Auction listing notes fine white muslin cases with 8 inch hems, sizes 42 by 86 inches, priced 29 cents each. Includes novelty colored jacquard borders in gold blue pink, 18 by 36 inches, 29 cents. Also mounds of white linen thread at 45 inches, regular price $1 50 per yard, sale value unspecified.
All silk silk and rayon silk and Wool in a splendid assortment of lots. Every pair is 1 value Ratarkay in this big sale two pairs for 1. Don’t miss it.
Full fashioned pure silk to the em reinforced rifle heels on goles and hem to give long service. Well selected assortment of new spring shades. Regular $1.65 quality. Limit 2 pairs to a buyer.
Mixed fabric stockings described for straight wear or cuffed below the knee. Also offered is a crepe de chine gown with deep flounce ends and rich color.
An exceptionally fine bargain on rayon fabric in Nile pink and orchid. Regularly 1.89, limit two per customer, with decon tasting colored heme noted in the promo.
From our regular stock during Dollar Day you may choose my green tan or white in good utility shades.
A brief note describes decorative Cretonne and Madras covered items with floral and striped patterns. Mentions varied shapes including round oval long and square designs used on porches and similar settings.
A durable fabric yarn described as double thread Egyptian white yarn. The piece measures 22 by 44 inches and carries an 89 cent value.
One of the store’s best sellers, a fine white nainsock with knit ted web back, offered in all sizes. Limit four per customer remains in effect to ensure broad availability.
Listing describes broadcloths Madras and pongee in plain colors and stripes with silk frog fastenings, indicating a clothing accessories display.
Fashion note describes broad stripes and broken plaid in various novelty color combinations. Mentions fine lisle thread and appeal to bargain shoppers seeking affordable knitwear.
Boys' tub suits for 2 to 6 years listed in strong washable fabrics with putt on and middy styles. Braid trim offered in gray blue tan and green shades.
House furnishings advertised at $1 day sale features 29 inch square by 26 inch high mahogany framed card tables with Jacquard tops in library green fabrikoid, aluminum kitchenware including six cup kettles and roasters. Limited one per customer, basement display, early shopping urged.
Housekeeping shoppers are urged to grab a five quart aluminum tea kettle in colonial design on sale Saturday. See many other aluminum specials highlighted for the event.
Straightline models promote quality English prints and pongees with well made hems and generous seams. Available in regular and extra sizes for house and porch near this Spring. Best values offered.
Bright new designs for ages two to six offered this Saturday. Cheerful patterns priced as marvelous values, with ready availability ahead of the spring shopping rush.
A note advertises a clearance sale of one of a kind hats in felts silk and straw. Many colors available with limited stock. shoppers urged to be early for best selection.
Not a complete article but listing describes fine mercerized Lisie fabrics used in bodice tops. Regular prices shown as 75c and 89c values.
A brief clothing notice offers attractive embroidered backs and turn-back cuffs in various sizes for spring gray shades fashion.
Desirable new leather bags offered in under arm pouch and envelope shapes. Real leather available in black gray and brown with plain and two tone effects for diverse style choices.
The article promotes a fresh jacquard knit front with plain colored sleeves and back. It markets the latest sweater vogue for both men and women in sizes 36 to 44, highlighting newness and fashion relevance.
Fluffy eiderdown blankets sized 36 by 60 inches offered in pink or blue nursery designs. New scalloped edges feature highlighted as a update, regularly priced at 1.60.
A listing offers stockings in silk and wool blends, lisle and wool, plain ribbed and novelty stitches. Colors include tan gray pink ecru brown and some white. Sizes range from 6 to 7.
New rayons in bright colors and floral prints arrive alongside pretty crepes and plain fabrics. Hand made gowns and new outing gowns offered, some items slightly soiled. Values up to $1.69.
Brief notice of small batch colors Nile green pink peach and orchid offered in limited quantity. Maximum two pairs per customer at price one dollar forty nine cents.
White silk and wool long stockings for infants priced at two pairs for a dollar. Sizes range from four to six months. Regular price 59 cents per pair.
Five piece luncheon set of art cloth features applique pockets in several new designs. Includes a large 86 inch cloth and four napkins, offering decorative yet functional dining accessories.
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