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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
2
A holiday shopping note urges residents to stay home overnight to try on gifts from Santa and mentions Buck Gloves Fownes as a brand option available tonight until 10. The playful prompt asks if anyone has been forgotten.
Community organizers announce a Santa Claus visit in Riverdale with activities for families. Details on dates times and locations are provided by the city event page and local merchants.
A puzzling tale from Kilis town involves a sweetheart and a man in a strange sequence of events with a reported debt and unclear motive. Local authorities and residents seek clarity as details remain hazy and the timeline unfolds.
Fragmented text lists a Davis Sorg wedding notice and several local events with unclear names. It mentions Pauline born December 27 and references former residents and a ceremony time, but many names and places are garbled, leaving only a few readable details.
A year earlier Third Army troops endured setbacks and dislocation in German towns. Civilians faced hardship while Americans found shelter, shared meals, and celebrated Christmas with German families. Soldiers recalled the contrast between front-line strain and a quiet holiday in enemy country, a memory lasting for many who served.
Reports indicate nine patients are missing after a hospital fire at a mental illness facility. Authorities search the scene and coordinate with local responders to account for all patients and determine a cause.
Miss Marnare Dowell returns home after operation. Anna Siewt visits in city at The FN HQY Bvenua on 6 Meron. Mies Georg HOMynando and family plan gathering in N. C. where visitors from Wal Aun arrive. Death notice: W. Ih Shannon aged 66, funeral Friday at St Johnie Eptaropal Church. Live Bait 20 cents. Adv.
The Sunday school Christmas entertainment at First Presbyterian Church was held in the lecture room Tuesday evening. The room was decorated with fruit trees, greens, and large displays, with songs by the Sunday school and primary department. Jean Irving of New York City entertained with aptruse tricks and jovial manner. Scholars were awarded wands, pins, and bars for perfect attendance by Rev. Dr. Kirkwood. Provisions were donated by the young people and refreshments served.
In Poughkeepsie on December 24 Danial J Gleason was unanimously chosen by the Republican County Committee as a delegate to the Republican convention to be held in Chicago. An alternate was named in June, with party rule changes to vote later for electing a woman to serve as a full regular member of the county committee in every Dutchess election district.
The Fratrie Dogs held a Christmas gift night Tuesday in the tribe cabin. A brief business meeting preceded gift presentations. Rick Gould of Beatie Avenue participated, and after gifts were handed out, refreshments were served.
Goshen December notices report a Christmas week with shops closed, bank hours limited, and a midnight mass at St Jonas Church. Schools and churches host programs for children, Garr Institute holds a Christmas event, and Anita Stewart film showings at Central Theatre promise matinee and evening performances. Local dining lists Elmo Restaurant roast turkey and roast chicken dinners.
The census head for the district announces staff assignments including Henry Morgenthau Jr as supervisor and several filing clerks and assistants. Names mentioned include Miss Florence, Miss Tohey, Miss Bennett, Miss Ryan, and others, with notes on prior residence in New York City.
James H Beatty firm appears in real estate notices while Miss Cobey, an expert stenographer and typist, is referenced in relation to formal documents. The item underscores professional roles in a property listing or closing workflow.
Early reports from Pittsburg Kansas on December 24 indicate not all coal miners who walked out to protest jail for Alexander Mowatt returned to work. Headquarters reported six mines idle and the Times Press notes its ad reach of over 20,000 readers daily.
In Goshen on December 24, Justice AH Seeger annulled the June 1917 Lib erty marriage of Welter BR VanDeusen and Lilian Wilbur VanDeusen. The decree gives custody of their infant to the mother, who stays with the defendant’s mother in Honesdale Pa.
Heim of Middletown appeared for the plaintiff in the case. Port Jervin represented the defense, while Gregg acted as guardian ad litem for Mrs. VanDeusen. The court ordered VanDeusen to pay $25 as part of the costs of her wife's defense.
Shawangunk Camp Fire Circles 1 and 2 hosted about fifteen Middletown youngsters at Webs Horton Church on Tuesday. The children enjoyed games stories and a Christmas tea with gifts from a Santa Claus visit before departing. The occasion reflected the girls service spirit and community ties. The Woman's Benefit Association will hold a special meeting Friday at 3 PM at 259 Wickham Avenue.
December 24 1919 at the Jr. O. U. A. M. Home Sterling admission 40 cents. Local notice promotes a Christmas Eve event with music by the orchestra.
A promotional notice urges paying the Times Press subscription annually to save one dollar. It promotes 50 cents monthly totaling six dollars yearly and offers five dollars prepaid to secure the single dollar benefit.
A broad insurance pitch urges protection against fire theft burglary and glass losses. It touts lower auto fire extinguisher rates and coverage for livestock health and accident protection. The letter invites contact for consultation and mentions a 1920 calendar and season’s greetings.
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