School Board Holds Session and Reports
Attendance officer Morgan reports 174 cases investigated in Nor month including sickness truancy and parent complaints. The board approves wiring five Liberty street rooms for 188.25 and adopts the annual fiscal report showing total receipts 107000 plus expenditures 95k. J Charla Greason confirmed as military trainer. Woman’s Missionary Society to meet December 15 with Moravian Church missions talk and planned music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boare O Education
Ernest
Tur EG
Morgan
Nor Ha
Enter Electrical Company
Liberty Street
George H. Stanton
Wil
J. Charla
E Greason
Woman's Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Highland Avenue
B. P. Flory
Moravian Church
Tisasioms
Spenhtai
Ballot anomalies noted in Deerpark and Goshen voting
Soldiers and sailors votes shaped the Deerpark general election with a 1 vote margin for Be candidate over Conrad Hap. Four surplus ballots were sent to the canvass. Goshen towns listed multiple voters and officials including George HW Adams and Henry Strong among others. The exact canvass results to be known by December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cOlGty
Harris
Henry C. Strong
Crawford
Horace Pippin
J. Powers
Ralph L. Laroe
Jus C. Wallace
Joseph M. Eckman
George A. Smiley
Earl R. Vanmark
Sydney
Johnson
John W.J .Er
Clarence W. Vail
John B. Moore
John J. Morgan
John Beckman
John W. Wall
Charles J. Kelly
Charles
Right to Enlist Questioned by Ulster Exemption Board
Kingston December 12 A bid for a court order to force Ulster County Division One Exemption Board to permit ten men to enlist was heard last night before Circuit Court Justice Charles E Nichols. The men certified by local and district boards have enlisted in the army at Poughkeepsie but were blocked by the local board. W D Brinnier argued the matter for the men claiming the board lacks jurisdiction and a reply from Adjutant General Sherrill was expected by 2 PM today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Ulster
County
Charles E. Nichols
W. D. Brinnier
Poughkeepsie
Surre
WS. Gil
Thea
Nichels
Telcram
Sherrill
Camp Wadsworth Shivers in Snow
Camp Wadsworth South Carolina reports severe snow and cold with no deaths yet. Weather conditions and hospital notes list William Grebe as deceased Sunday night at the camp. Webb Orton Memorial event scheduled with noted attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
S. C
Wiliam Grebe
Campa
Webb Orton
Sam Riepp
Wil Jarze
Concert by Florence Farrell at High School Auditorium
Mrs Florence Farrell popular soprano appears Friday evening December 14 at the High School Auditorium. Acoustic and dramatic credentials noted as she performs a varied program including a demonstration of Edison inspired musical talent. Walter J Startup Inc sponsors the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Farrell
Sila P
Farrell
Dke
Bueen
A. Edison
Tr. Edison
Perrell
Florence Farrells
Walter J. Startup, Inc
Penny Supper Served at St Pauls Church
Thousands of pennies were in evidence at St Pauls Church on Tuesday evening for a penny supper to benefit the school. Each attendee bought a cent worth of the desired item in a novel, remunerative event. The organizing committee included Miss M Benton, chairman, with Miss Eveline Barnhart, H. P. L. Pow, Mrs C Herbison, Mrs J M Gaynor, Miss C J Neil, Elmer Chambers and Milton Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
M. Benton
Eveline L. Barn H. PL
C. Herbison
J. M. Gaynor
Aliss C. J. Neil
Elmer Chambers
Milton Scott
No Leave For NA Soldiers Delayed By War Needs
Washington reports no general leave for NA soldiers this Christmas due to wartime travel and railroad burdens. Secretary Baker notes the hardship and scope of the depart ment action, emphasizing ongoing war duties over furloughs.
Meeting Of Coal Dealers In Orange County
A meeting of coal dealers at the Masonic Temple in Orange County drew about three leading representatives. W L Myerly of this city oversees as county chairman with F D Decker Lawrence Walters George Weller and Harry Finan named to the committee. The group aims to discuss retail coal trade issues and aid dealers facing difficulties while promoting fair fuel distribution amid scarce supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Peimg Reid
Masonic Temple
W. L. Myerly
Myerly
F. D. Decker
Ping Bush
Lawrence Walters
Walden
George Weller
Newburgh
Harry Finan
Goshen
Meeus
Inquiry into War Begun by Senate Committee
Washington December 12 The Senate committee investigation into the general conduct of the war began with questions about mobilization and equipment. Major General Crozier the ordnance chief was an early witness in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ps Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate Committee
Crozier
College Life On Stage By S.C.C.E Cast
Presbyterian Church drama group presents the play A Case of Suspension about modern college life. The production promises entertainment for all ages with youthful escapades and a blend of humor and serious moments aiming to please the college audience and its middle class observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. EL
Presbyterian Church
Local Social News Details Engagements and Out-of-Town Travel
Rev. E Van Drke Wight is summoned to Philadelphia for a church committee meeting at the Witherspoon building to discuss missionary and benevolent education. Engaged Miss Margaret Somers to W H Koch of West Hoboken with Koch noted as grandson of D L Conkling. Several families plan winter stays in Florida and Ohio, with weddings, visits, and army updates including Lieut Fleming from West Point and George Ogden returning from furlough at Camp Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E van Drke Wight
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Witherspoon
Wight
Church Erection
Son
Laura Somers
Atlantic City
Margaret
W. H. Koch
West Hoboxen
X.I
Koch
D. L. Conktingse
Elizabeth Early
A. S. Early
Newburgh
William Flemming
West Point
Flemming
Fore Sill
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Pittsburgh
Miss Early
George T. Ogden
A. C. Ogden
Co. D
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
D. C
Catep
Railroad War Board pledges cooperation on railroad problem
Washington Dec 12 The Railroad War Board comprising railroad executives pledged the President their fullest cooperation in any decision he may make to solve the railroad problem even if he should choose government operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Railroad War Board
Committee of Railroad Executives
Thay
Wison
Honor Roll Placed At First Congregational Church Vestibule
The church displays a red white and blue honor roll in the vestibule listing 16 names of members serving in the armed forces. Friday at 8 oclock Red Cross headquarters will host ward leaders and workers to prepare for the week’s campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Lawrence
Conkling
Leland Cornelius
Cyril
Cornelius
Milford W. Cornelix Zeut
George G. Fleming
Charles P. Hill
Ror Jefferson
Harold Beartright
Franklin Kramer
Wilbur Marks
James K. Miller
H. Taliot Moore
George T Ogden
Harry L. Steedman
Cant
Second Ward Red Cross Aids Meet Thursday
A meeting of the Second Ward Christmas Membership campaign workers will be held at the Red Cross headquarters Thursday evening. Every person in the ward is invited to attend and join the Second Ward forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Grammar School
The
Tuthil
John Bricht
Second Ward
Explosion Death Toll Estimate Shrinks to 1804
Halifax casualty revision lowers the death count to about 1804 as rescue and recovery efforts continue. Affected families reunite or search for missing relatives. refugees return and relief teams assess the scene amid damaged buildings. Harmony Club notes and church union events are listed. obituary for James P. Ah died after prolonged ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Halifax
Thrce
Canadien
FIRST U S SHOT AT AUSTRIA AND HOME NEWS
The first American shot against Austria was fired by Representative Tinkham of Boston on the Lower Pavé, firing shell at Gonzo amid a smoke cloud. Captain Ballman, on a ten day furlough from Camp Worth, Spartanburg, arrived to spend leave with his family. The Buffaloes and Loyal Order of Moose events held with members urged to attend local meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austria
Tinkham
Boston
Gonzo
Nahan Sotterymer
Jacob S. Balman
Co. F
Walton
Camp W.worth
Spartanberg
Pr. Gallman
Smal Corpanies
New York
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Presbyterian Missionary Women
Das Pie
C. Mulford
Ulster County
Harmiess
Tuthiil
Mas, Florence Farrell
Notizie Dal Fronte
Taliano
Una Nuova Vittoria Italiana
Vittoria Mariana
Prigionieri Sono Presi Ti
Fugco di Artiglieria Continua Sul Piano di
Aiage
Londra, Dic. Della Della Prav Bonda Domenica
Dei Sile
Otto Dall Adrizico Cerminita
Otto Il Terrierio Snondaia Dagii
Itatiani
Prigiupier
Roma
Dece
Fiorello la Guardi
Presidente Wrson
Net Coretti
I Gmnesi Db
Manchuria
la Situazione Italiana E
Stf. Paul's Church
N. A
Nai
Bakeri
George Henderson
Times-Press
Mgr
E. Roland
Harriman
Dayton
Oho
Ordnance Department
Emma Conkling
West Hobocen
Jersey City
Stee
Order of the Eastern Stas
McConnal
H. K. Wilcox
Palm Beach
Florida
Ernest W. English
Pough- Beensie
Emme Pasino
Mrs. Pasino
Charles Dobbs
H. G. Brooks
Kathleen Brooks
Ardsley
Westchester County
Sirs. D. Martin
Sparrowbush
A. J. Sherring
Academy Avenue
Congregational
Second Ward Red Cross Aids
ST. Paul's
St. Pauls Church
Woman’s Hoe Missionary Society
Wome Foren XM Society
James P. Ah
U. S
Ballman
Buffaloes
Joan Herd
Their & Oelock
Cassio Alli
Speer
Times
Universal
Gonron Ice Skates
Northrop’s Hardware Store
West Main Street
Middletown, N. Y
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