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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
3
Further arrangements for the Fifth April Auto Show of the Middletown Automobile and Accessory Dealers' Protective Association were made at a meeting yesterday. Additional members were added to the organization during the session held at Company F.
A four member committee led by George M. Morrow meets with Captain E. Madden Decker to negotiate armory security for a members only exhibition. The Chamber of Commerce and Middletown Automobile Club will be invited to help. No dates set until armory is secured, estimated between January 17 and 29. Outside dealer space requests will be refused to keep display limited to association members.
The record notes a recurring annual meeting held each year except 1917 and mentions a subsequent gathering planned for December 29 to advance unfinished plans.
The Orange Branch Sunshine Society held its regular December 1919 meeting at Richard Butcher’s home. Members received bylaws booklets and reviewed reports on sunshine work and charity. Officers for 1929 were elected: President Mrs J Fudd, Vice President Mrs Denis Linthe, Treasurer Mrs Albert Phillips, Auditor Mrs J E Woods, Secretary Mrs Winfield Wallace.
A Furman Branch gathering hosted by Mrs. Ketcham at 25 Grant Street drew many members. Attendees organized Christmas aid for the elderly and needy, with clothing, flowers, food, and money contributed. Mrs. Ketcham received thanks and the next meeting is set for Mrs. Edward Thorp at 13 Albert Street.
L T Bouton was elected Commander of Middletown Tent No 283 Knights of the Maccabees for the coming year. Other officers include Charles A Doolittle as Lieutenant Commander John Schindler as Record Keeper Edwin Thorpe as Financial Keeper Benjamin F L Hunt as Chaplain Max Gansl as Sergeant William R Marsh as First Master Guard Stanley Stratton as Bocent Master Conard Christopher Herman as Flicket John Knapp as Auditor. Officers to be installed at the first January 1920 meeting.
J TL Greene manager of the Orange County Farm bureau led the discussion at a meeting of the Little Britain branch of the Dairymen's League held Friday night in Hamptonburgh The Farm Bureau meeting will be in attendance with Manager Cherns Haaseiste M CL Hammond Also an oyster supper was served J H Van Kramer of Rulmville will entertain
The notice records funeral arrangements for Margaret Sadlier of Newburgh Pee ia, indicating death on a recent Monday and a requiem mass at Edward Street, with survivors listed and friends invited to attend. It also notes birth announcements and upcoming events in the parish and local organizations.
Catherine Dunn, a maid for Clarence S. Clark, was beaten to death when burglars entered the Brooklyn house after the Clark family left. Jewelry and about two thousand dollars in cash were reported stolen as investigators processed the scene.
Chester parish plans a Christmas tree for children of the Dec. church Sunday school classes at Columba's. Father Dilmar Ste. Church will give a mass and distribute candy and presents as part of the festive event amid wintry illness notes.
Funeral services were held for Anna Mosher at her former home with Rev A Fechner officiating and burial in Hillside cemetery. Captain Robert A Malone’s funeral occurred at his son’s residence with Rev Forest Preston Hunter presiding. Members of the American Legion Post and Phoenix Hose Company served as pallbearers. burial followed in Hillside cemetery.
Victor L Berger the left wing Socialist, previously barred from seating by the House over espionage law convictions, wins the Fifth District special election in Milwaukee. With 19 precincts unreported his lead over fusion candidate Henry Boden stands at least as high as reported. Berger faces possible denial of admittance and vows another special election victory.
A. C. DeMeritt Jr spoke at the parish house to the Knights of King Arthur and the Knights of Avalon of Christ Church Universalist, outlining a program to offer recreational and vocational facilities for boys through the Eatery Club. After his talk the group helped with the Christmas play rehearsal for The Luck of Santa Claras set for December 31.
Congress completed action to continue federal control of sugar through 1920. The license power of the United States Sugar Equalization Board will end on June 30. The measure was sent to the White House for final approval.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led by Senator Knox, approved a resolution to declare a state of peace, retain Versailles treaty material benefits, and back a practical plan for an international peace league. The measure was presented today and given committee approval.
Washington report states President Wilson nominates John Skelton Williams again for Comptroller of Currency. Real estate notes mention Aldermen George S. Ainey selling his residence at 127 Prospect Avenue and William Dean of the city. sale handled through the real estate agency of A. Henschel.
Miss Anna Winifred Hegewald daughter of Mr and Mrs Reary Hegewald and Percy Suffern of Feir Oaky were married at North Street Congregational Church by Rev Samuel Millar with attendants Joseph Wood and Mary Mannar. Isabela Tombper Mance and Wellington Coddington Demerest also wed at the North Street church parsonage. Meeting of Old Orchard postponed until after holidays.
Verona says Bernice can be the cook and have this day out as Effie and Verona resume their game. The tone shows playful exclusion within a small group scene. Bernice joins and accepts a light domestic role.
Mrs. Dewitt Lent of Port Jervis died at her home in Flornell Friday morning after a long illness. She was 49 and born in Port Jervis, daughter of Hiram DeWitt and Mary DeWitt. The Times-press notes her as a prominent advertising medium in the region.
For the first time in two years, ice harvesting activities start Friday along the upper Hudson. Ice measures five to six inches along the shore from Hudson north while the swiftest channel shows three to four inches. A horse named Tom from the Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company fell Friday night but was freed with help from Amey Doremus, father of Tom and the other two horses.
Henephs Blue Flag Laxative Tablets claim to prevent appendicitis relieve constipation and cleanse the system while toning the liver. Sold by Harry Terhune Middleton and Henephs Laxative Cold and Grippe Tablets offer quick relief for colds bronchitis and throat and lung diseases with quinine and no opiates. Kingston W.
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