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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
7
Gusville church announces a forthcoming concert with community impact and a roundup of local happenings. Readers will find schedule details, event notes, and brief community updates from the Gusville area and nearby venues.
Fragmentary text from New York social notes mentions Mrs Frick Kirkpatrick of New Vernon with her daughter Sirs, plus names like William Nicks of Port Jervis and Dr Aaron Silkman. The passage is garbled with missing words and stray phrases about visits, health, and local residences.
A Friday session of the Central Labor Union in Orange County examined the proposed Compulsory Health Insurance plan. State AFL chairman T D Pit efgerald led the inquiry with guild and engineers representatives presenting their views. Union members questioned both sides, signaling support for the compulsory health insurance pending the investigation.
The Middletown Motor Supply Company Inc takes over the West End Garage from Samuel D. Randall. Randall also sold the Central Garage at Monroe to Harvey F. Anderson who had run it for two years.
Obituary notices report the death of John Milliken Burnett at his home on Oak Street with mentions of his parents Selvester Farnett and Michiana Milken, his wife and two sons, and a brother in Hopewill Junction. Additional obituaries note Mrs. Frances Cortright of Wallkill, age 85, and Lydia Green Ketchum of Unionville, plus Oliver Green Ketchum, all tied to Middletown and Wallkill communities. many survivors listed.
Middletown Council No 225 United Commercial Travelers hosts three Grand Officers Charles Hibbard Davis and Doolittle in town Friday. Seven candidates were initiated. Delegation from Kirgeton attended and visitors stayed late sharing an enjoyable social hour.
The Governor's Fair Price Milk Committee concluded public sessions with Health Commissioner Dr. Royal S. Copeland announcing that only executive meetings will follow to formulate plans for submission to the State Legislature. John J. Dillon alleged a powerful milk distributor bloc in the Legislature hindering price reductions. Laura M. Gunt testified that a January trial of reconstructed milk in poorer city areas failed due to unfair competition by Borden Farm Products Company.
Paul R. Evans son of Rev J Lewis Evans formerly pastor of Ottawine Presbyterian Church has been reelected L A T C cross country captain for Lafayette College Easton Pa Evans is a senior member of the Omega Delta Phi fraternity and varsity track. He also becomes the first Lafayette Minor to captain a winning Meadowbrook handicap team one of the nation’s largest amateur races.
Clark Childs Co reports closing prices for numerous stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. The list includes Am Can, American Sugar, American Tel & Tel, Am Smelting, Armour, Allied Chemical, Bankers Trust, Bath Steel, Chesebrough, Copper miners, Dow components, Erie, Gen Electric, Gen Mills, Nickel and steel firms, American Petroleum, Texas Pacific, Union Carbide, United Cigar, United Retail Stores, Wabash, Willys-Overland, and others with last prices and note of daily reportage.
Washington sources report a National Committee session outlined plans to build momentum for General Leonard Wood's presidential bid. Old Guard leaders warn a late surge could split the party as Roosevelt and Taft factions show continued resistance and caution against backroom maneuvers.
The Ola Guard leaders push Harding as the Ohio option to win Ohio and appeal to business and labor. He is portrayed as presidential in appearance and McKinleylike in temperament, with supporters citing a National Committee meeting that boosted his front.
McKinley’s virtues and opinions make him beloved while Senators Penrose and Smoot show friendliness to Harding. W Murray Crane of Massachusetts backs Governor Lowden as party leaders seek a strong choice. If Harding falters Wood momentum grows and Penrose may push Governor Sproul. failure to unite could threaten Wood’s path and flag a new candidate lineup.
Justice Daniel F. Cohalan of New York told the New Jersey Irish race convention in Newark that historical patterns show England and the United States are headed toward conflict as both powers seek markets. He argued England runs billions daily behind and must seek world market control, warning of imminent hostility from English statesmen.
Large gathering of Home and Foreign Societies at St Pauls Church for the annual December union service. Mrs L B A Taylor and Mrs M M Bush presided. readings and talks highlighted China missions, hospital needs, Chinese women work, Italian immigrant efforts, and Christian Americanization amid songs and a social hour.
A miscellaneous shower event is set for January to benefit hospitals in the foreign Seld. Organizers urge participation and detail distribution goals and beneficiary facilities to support medical services.
The Civic Club will host its monthly meeting in the Common Council chamber at city hall Monday evening at o o’clock. Olga S. Halsey, special investigator for the American Association for Labor Legislation, will speak on health insurance. She represents the Consumers' League of New York, backing bills on health insurance, child labor, and an eight hour day for women in factories and stores. Public invited to attend and ask questions.
The American Legion Middletown Post 151 prepares to occupy rooms in the Times-Press building as club quarters. Fresh paint lingers while new furniture and a secretary desk are installed, signaling imminent occupancy.
Brasted and Cohen Bay Stables purchase Ayers Stables now occupied by William Nelson on Oak Street. They plan remodel into a first class sale stable with alterations expected to be finished in time for the first sale on Years Day.
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