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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
2
Readers are invited to a penny supper at St. Church on Tresday at 6 30 in the evening with proceeds supporting church activities. The notice promotes a simple meal and community gathering with affordable fare.
A memorial service was held at St John’s Episcopal Church in Ellenville for Secar Fischer who died in a French hospital after gas exposure. Rev H P Hobson led the service praising the young man’s patriotism and sacrifice. Also reported is the possible death in action of Sam Silverman, nephew of Silverman Bres. of Ellenville.
Obsequies held for Mrs Henry Dutcher in a South FalIsburg residence officiated by Elder H. Mnr. Interment at New Vernon cemetery. Erwin Packhiser, son of Rudolph and Mrs Packhiser, discharged from Columbia University Students Army Training Corps and returned home. Birth announcement reports Mrs Fred Puffer in Los Angeles, California welcomed a son Friday at Seaside Hospital.
Mr. Rod Decker of Mockville hosted a gathering at Marion Decker’s home with ten young people present. The Times-Press Classified page carries the advertisement reference.
A large turnout fills the venue as visitors arrive in big numbers for the event. An advertisement page shows a surge of attendees and broad interest across the community.
Public notices advertise a Shawangunk Camp special meeting for officers and all members, a Victory Dance for Day Nursery proceeds with Tannery's orchestra at Middletown Armory, a Red Cross fundraiser at Bullville Grange Hall with dancing, and a Christmas Sale at the Universalist Parish House with food and crafts on December 14–7.
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