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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1918

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Prohibition and War Speech at First Presbyterian Church

Rev William Parsons D D assistant secretary of the board of temperance addresses attendees on Prohibition as an ally in winning the war at the Morning Service and sermon. Archibald Chamberlin Forman will wed Miss Rebecca Wellman Saturday at eight at the bride 445 Jersey Avenue Elizabeth N J with Cranbury friends expected. Mrs Glow 82 died Saturday at Asbury Park after long Cranbury birth and residence. funeral Tuesday at Cranbury. Survived by five children and one sister Mrs J B Fisher of Hightstown.

William Parsons Board of Temperance Dr. Parsons Prohibition Archibald Chamberlin Forman Rebecca Wellman Jersey Avenue Elizabeth N.J Cranbury Asbury Park Qlow J. 8. Fisher Hightstown

Surprise Birthday for Mrs. H. N. Scott and Son

Friday evening a grand surprise honored Mrs. H. N. Scott and Harold Scott for his eighteenth birthday. About sixty guests joined the celebration after an automobile ride. An orchestra played throughout the night with dancing and refreshments. Dr William Parsons of the First Church is billed as a notable speaker and analyst cited for his temperance work and political influence in New Jersey.

H. N. Scott Harold Scott

Cranbury Red Cross thanks Cranbury pupils for patriotic knitting

The Cranbury Red Cross Auxiliary expresses gratitude to public school pupils for knitted articles and shoulder wraps for soldiers and sailors. It calls for a sewing machine and more volunteers at Red Cross rooms noting the great need for garments and surgical dressings. Mrs Ella Stults and other workers are urged to assist. Jessie B Milne, Prees Cor.

Cranbury—Red Cross Auxiliary Princeton Red Cross Ella Stults Tom Jessie B Milne Prees Cor

Resignation of District Food Administrator D W Clayton

Surrogate D W Clayton resigns from the District Food Administrator post due to numerous duties including Surrogate, Fuel Administrator, Thrift Stamps and Red Cross. Federal Food Administrator Thomas H Mettler appoints Dominicus C Mershon of Cranbury to the office.

D. W. Clayton Red Cross Thomas H. Mettler Dominicus C. Mershon Cranbury

Fourth of July Visitors Among Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Stulta entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. Cadmus Voorhees of Trenton and other relatives. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stults and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Perrine and family, and numerous visitors from Jamesburg East Orange Trenton Hightstown New Brunswick. The day centered on social visits at homes of Mrs. J. S. Silvers Mrs. Ella Stults and Mrs. J. V. D. Mershon.

Mra Lemuel Stulta Cadmus Voorhees Trenton Ernest Stults Clarence Perrine Davis

Willing Light Bearers Flag Service At Second Presbyterian

The Willing Light Bearers meet Sunday afternoon July 7 at 3 in the Second Presbyterian chapel for a Flag Service with a program including America Salute to the Flag Scripture readings prayers and songs. Readings include The Story of the Little Sam who wrote Uncle Sam's National Hymn and recitations by Marion Hughes Virginia Pullen with performances by Judson Hagerty Hovhannes Billy Enid Walker and soloists Gertrude Harder Gladys Stults Anna Schnell Edward Schnell Gladys Petty. An offering and songs finale include Star Spangled Banner Mizpah.

Second Presbyterian America Irene Walker Little Sam Uncle Sam Marion Hughes Virginia Pullen Judson Hagerty Hovhannes Billy Enid Walker Gertrude Harder Gladys Stults Anna Schnell Edward Schnell Gladys Petty

Dayton Church Services and Community News

Rev. H F Doran from Cranbury filled the Dayton Presbyterian pulpit on Sunday. Memorial Day services are planned for July 14 at 11 A M with names of past funeral services read by Rev James B Clark. Thrift Stamp fund collecting. exact total not released. Numerous visits and guest changes noted including the Applegate and Rowland families.

Messrs Russell Snedeker Henry Anthony Walter Crawford Keansburg Alfred Messler Ryel J. W. Errickson Edgar Carroll Airs N. H. Winquest Brooklyn Prospect Plains Wesley Applegate Dayton Presbyterian Church James B. Clark Dayton Cora Rowland Princeton I. B. Rowland

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised

John F. Jantzen of Delmeny Sask endorses Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saying he used it personally and in his family and regards it as an exceptionally fine preparation.

Chamberlain John F. Jantzen Delmeny, Sask

No Sugar Regulation Urges Certificates For Households

Federal Food Administrator announces July 1 start for all sugar users and dealers except households to file statements at 601 Broad Street Newark. Certificates issued after filing. failure to file by July 15 will cut off sugar supply. Inter-State Free Mileage Day set for July 10 in Trenton with 3 cents per mile rebate for suburban shoppers totaling $500+ purchases. Merchants offer rest stop and specials. chamber rest station near post office.

United States Food Administration Broad Street Newark N. J Middlesex County Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey Trenton Chamber of Commerce East State Montgomery Streets Postoffice Merchants Division The

Coal shortage debate echoes wartime strain on 1918 supply

The piece notes severe coal shortages in winter 1918 impacting homes, schools, offices, and war industries. It cites F D Leach estimating beer production consumed coal, while brewers claim lower usage. It argues reduced brewer coal use would aid heat, light, power, and war output amid persistent shortages.

F.D. Leach Food Conservator Ohio United States

Little Flower Meditation on Blossoms and Charity

CHARLOTTE BIRAULT reflects on the beauty and virtue of flowers and their power to comfort the sick and the heartbroken. She laments neglect of these simple gifts and urges us to cultivate kindness, remembering friends who give us blossoms and the prayers they inspire.

Neighborhood Clubs Aid In Food Conservation

Neighborhood or community clubs including churches and fraternal groups have focused on food conservation, influencing church pastors to engage. War kitchen efforts show awakened interest in home front activities and wartime measures, reflecting local civic spirit.

Neighborhood Clubs Aid Gadpit Eich Sarhead Club

Needs for a Pleasant Outdoor Fourth at Stolls

Memory joggers note portable Victrolas hammocks lawn tennis supplies baseball goods cameras and all things photographic drinking cups thermos bottles and lunch sets picnic sets automobile luncheon sets blue books for automobilists fishing tackle and related gear. Drop in soon to pick items for a more profitable day.

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First Presbyterian Forman Wellman Mrs Amanda Clow H. N. Scott and Son Dr Parsons Parsons Cranbury Red Cross A. W. Forman Frank Jennings Jamesburg Archie O. Forman Little Ones H. F. Doran Presbyterian Church William Conover J. C. Hendricks Ernest Villard Camp Dix John Everett Herman Landers Mary New York R. M. Rowland W. D. Applegate Oliver Ocean Grove William P. Onderdonk Frederick W. Heath Gon. Warren Highland Park Kelsey Scudder Mrs. Hughes Our Town Ira Roxanna Applegate Applegate Lena Reid Dayton Depot Stephen Weiss C. G. Snedeker W. ©. Tooo Charlotte Birault Stoll’s E. State St. Trenton, N. J S. Broad St Styleplus Daniel Block Clothing CO Washington Market Building Donnelly Palm Beach Freak W.donnelly Co Aglor Opera House Mens & Boys Mens Boys Trenton, N. J Elcar Corporation Ind George J. Burch Hightstown, N. J W. S R. A. Donnelly State Street Broad
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