Social Life Notes From Middletown and Surroundings
Miss Asinnie Colville of Mount Vernon spends Christmas with her parents at 26 Grant Street. Several local residents return or visit for holidays, including George German at Weterville Arsenal, Mass Mass and Braddock family members visiting from Newark, New York, and Bridgeport. Military personnel and veterans are noted with furloughs and station transfers, including Wallace commissioned, Desig Theleer advancing, and various officers visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asinnie Colville
Mount Vernon
Atrs
Robert Colville
Grant Street
Goshen
William F. O'Connor
Philadelphia
James H. Moran
Augustus Vdp
Wallace, Jr
National Army
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
N. J
William Landy
Clifton
New York City
Olympia Council meeting notice fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a meeting of Olympia Council No. including Feene of America. Details are unreadable. no clear date or agenda can be established from the text provided.
Weddings Kessi Wilison and Van Keuren Rank
Sunday morning at the Italian Mission Miss Florence Emily Wison and John side wed under Rev O B Nevroz. Attendant Mrs C B W Zz and best man Carman George. Bride received many presents. Van Keuren Rank united with Lorraine Rank on Christmas Day in Spokane where he works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Emily Wison
Wolverhampton
Johnsi
O. B. Nevroz
C. B. MW
Miressi
Carman George
C. E
Affinity Between Moods in John Synge’s West Ireland
Medical Times cites Synge noting an affinity between the moods of western Irish peasants descended from ancient bards and the rapture and dismay seen in artists. The essay links such mood shifts to Celtic temperament and hints at connections to depressive insanity, suggesting genius and madness as related but not required concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Synges
Medical Times
Ireland
Thodeh
Mtzd
Village Blacksmith and Professor in Cambridge Tale
A neighborly portrait from IST era Cambridge recalls the village blacksmith Dexter Pratt and the professor poet Henry W Longfelton. The text notes their homes on Brattle Street, a spring famed for sparkling waters, and daily walks past the blacksmith’s shop as townspeople wash by the nearby spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zorrey
Cambridge
Brattle Street
Dexter Pratt
Henry W. Longfelton
Alyn Johnson
St. Nicholes
Smoke of Adelman at Times-Press office charity event
The Times-Press office celebrated a holiday gathering at William Adelman’s James Street shop. Adelman, a versatile dealer, hosted employees and extended season greetings amid cigars and festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelman
Times-Press Ofice
Shane
William B. Adelman
James Street
Services at the Italian Chapel Highlight Festive Weekend
Sunday services drew large congregations at the Italian Chapel with Rev Nevroz preaching a suitable sermon. The evening gathered the Brotherhood for officer installation and a strong address on the New Brotherhood. A Christmas Eve midnight service was well attended and the Lord's Supper administered with Dr Wight and Rev Nevroz assisting. An electric cross was lighted on the altar, baptisms are planned for New Year’s Day with special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neyroz
Nevroz
E. van Dyke: Wight
H.S. van Keuren
Year end watch night service at St Pauls Church
Local Union of Epworth Leagues from Goshen Bull ville Pine Lush Chester and Ridge bury will meet at St Pauls Church New Year Eve for a watch night service. Reeves Ma Euen of Goshen president will preside. From 9 50 to 9 30 a business meeting and an address for drafted men by Frank Wade Smith from Camp Tipton. Refreshments 10 30 to 11 15. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Goshen
Bullville
Pine Lush
Chester
Ridgebury
St. Paul's Church
Reeves Ma
Euen
Frank Wade Smith
Smith
U. Mlc. A
Camp Tipton
Papal Benediction at Mount Carmel Church Tonight
Mount Carmel Church holds a 7 pm Papal Benediction followed by the Blessing of the Blessed Sacrament. The United Nations saloon league announces plans for a statewide concerted discussion on Sunday January 27 in about five hundred churches to rally support for ratification of the federal prohibition amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel Church
aAni Saloon League
Keep Grapes Fresh for Months by Corking Bottles
Instructions advise threading grape stems through corks of glass bottles filled with water, sealing with paraffin, and inverting on wooden racks in a cool dark cellar. Grapes hang with stems in water to stay fresh for months. Read the Times-Press Want Ads.
Deaf Man Seeks Farm Work In Orange County
A 32 year old Brooklyn resident with four years farming experience seeks steady year round farm work in Orange County. Deaf but proficient in lip reading, he promises reliable service and requests interested employers to apply at the Orange County Farm Bureau office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Farm Bureau
Brooklyn
Orange County
Husband and Wife in Court to January First
Recorder Starr ruled the waiter lacks jurisdiction and suggested appeal to the Supreme Court. The complainant vows to win custody of her children, claiming other women do so and she can too. Miraculous Virtue. Gaze into thy brother’s eyes and feel how quiet kindness kindles anger into a shared blaze of embrace or hate reflecting on one another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Supreme Court
Starting the Clock Instruction for Clock Reset
A method to restart a nonworking clock after cleaning is advised. Roll a cloth, saturate with coal oil, place at the clock bottom away from the pendulum, and leave ten to twelve hours to allow the oil to work. Wind the clock and start it. if nothing is broken it will run.
Ruse to Get Auto Ride From a Neighbor's Car
A family note describes Willie and his father seeking a ride in a seven passenger car. A friend offers a walk to ask the Fohn to join, suggesting they bring their auto for a Sunday excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Gaddy
Arabs Prefer Turkish Delight in Arabian Breakfasts
United States Consul Addison EB. Southard of Aden reports that Turkish delight is the Arabs’ most important confection. Made from sugar and American starch with flavoring and sometimes almonds, it often forms the bulk of the Arab breakfast and is eaten at other times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
United States
Addison EB. Southard
Aden
How to detect artificial coloring in tea
To determine if coloring matter has been added to tea rub a small amount of tea on white paper with a table knife until powdered. Brush the paper with a bristle brush. if Prussian blue was used for coloring there will be fine blue streaks across the sheet.
Community Christmas Tree Exercises in Goshen
A large Goshen gathering attended Monday evening's Community Christmas Tree events on the Church Park plaza. George F. Gregg urged unity and aid for the suffering, invoking faith amid war and urging acts of charity for the poor, with readings and carols during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Gregg
Goshen
Church Park
Arthur Decker
Everett Memorial Monument
Frank C. Hock
Mr. Gregs
Christ
Ceépiurr
Chennel House
France
Hell
Red Cross Minstrel Plans Set for Goshen Music Hall
Big Red Cross minstrel show in Goshen at Music Hall on Thursday December 27 will raise funds for the Goshen Red Cross Society. Directed by Mrs. Arthur Becker and Frank C. Hock, the program features a roster of soloists, end men, and chorus members including Letitia Cusick, Rita Morgan, Edna Lovett, Lester Roosa, Vance Reese, Elizabeth Sharts, Jane Gillespie, and many others. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Music Hall
Dixie
France
Fdna Lovett
Cecil Silva
Letitia Cusick
Lester Roosa
Herold Kanara
Vance Roose
Letitia Casiclt
Rita Morgan
Emily Pembleton
Edna Lovett
Emma Reosa
Leon Silta
Florence Sharis
Joan Luis
J. Moss
Relph Pembleton
Wi Handersen
Vance Reese
Harold Knapp
Allen Handersen
Lester Reesa
Elizabeth Sharts
Jane Gillespie
Edna Bsirack
Mae Hansen
Mary Shorts
Douglas Knapp
Walton Handerson
Harry B. Smith
George Laft
Harry Durland
Residence Entered and Other Local News in Goshen
Residence entered near the Wallkirl Transit line as a door left open and goods stowed ready for removal. Other items: Nat Rey expelled from the American Training Association for rule violations. Goshen residents home for Christmas from Camp Dix and Philadelphia. engagements announced. a Red Cross dance draw. county supervisors meet. Harry B. Smith elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Misses Alice
Edith Townsend
Wallkirl Transit Company
Henry Lendy
Vilse
G T. Townsend
Merchants’ Natonal Bank
Middletown
Nazemova in a five reel War Brides at Central
Has been elected miistee and treasurin of the Presbyterian Church there. Tonight at the Central. Nazemova in a five reel Seltwick feature, "War Brides."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miistee and
Treasurin
Presbyterian Church
the Central
Nazemova
Seltwick
Community Tree in Armory Lights Christmas Pageant
A large community Christmas tree in the armory featured red white and blue lights and a prominent star. The event united all ages for a spiritually uplifting celebration ahead of Christmas 1927, organized by the Federation of Women’s Clubs with Miss McShane training the children and a committee including Miss Nellie C. Purdy and Mrs. S. P. Fierr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manger
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Nellie C. Purdy
Mary M. McShane
Clarence L. Hulse
5. P. Fierr
A. C. N. Thompson
Sieeth G. Sweezy
D. Boax
Christmas Mail Breaks Records at Local Post Office
Postmaster Sweeney announced a record Christmas season with unprecedented mail received and distributed. Extra staff helped clear most mail on Tuesday except for downtown deliveries where businesses were closed. Receipts continued high today but outward mail volume faded midstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Obituary of Oliver P Gillson and Mary Kyrk in Port Jervis
Oliver P Gilson aged 76 of Port Jervis died at home after a long illness on Monday. He served in the Civil War with Company L of the 15th New York Cavalry and lived mainly in Port Jervis and Sparrowbush. He belonged to Capt Wim A Jackson Post 219 G AR Middletown. Mary J Kyrk aged 78 died Monday at the Home for Aged Women in Port Jervis from general debility. She was born in Fair Oaks and was a First Baptist Church member. Funeral services were held this afternoon with Rev F P Hunter officiating and interment at Bloomingdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Jones
Wicksam Avenue
Irvington
N.S
Frank Brown
Lion Post
G. AR
Low
Phil Sheridan
George Morargue
Beattie, Avenue
Mr. Browz
Oliver P. Gillson
Port Jervis
Oliver P. Gilson
Hammond Street
Sparrowdushk
John P. Gilson
Sarah Ferguson Gillson
Sparrowbush
15Th Regiment
New York
Mary J. Kyrk
Fair Oaks
William Kyrk
Lydia Moore
First Baptist Church
F. P. Hunter
Bloomingbure
Obsequies for Mary Frances Andrews Held at Linden Avenue
Funeral services for Mary Frances Andrews were conducted at her parents home at 125 Linden Avenue at 9 30 this morning with prayer at the grave at Livingston Manor at 1 o clock. A large gathering paid tribute, and the pastor Rev Dr Kirkwood officiated. Friends acted as pallbearers and tributes poured in for the deceased who was remembered for bringing sunshine to all who knew her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Andrews
William H. Andrews
Linden Avenue
Livingston Manor
Miss Andrews
Dr. Kirkwood
Less Than a Glass of Water Fog Factoid
A passage describes how fog, mist and clouds are made of countless tiny water groups. It notes that a 12 by 12 by 12 foot fog block would contain less than a seventh of a glass of water, split into 60 billion drops, illustrating how sparse fog droplets are.
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George German
Chier
CU. 5S
Weterviier
Middletown Lodge
August Mass
U. S. Marines
Mr. Mass
L. 3
Atlantic
Luwis H. Snider
Prevvale Marsin J. Snider
Camp Meade
Lev 2
Jaevin
Navy
Pacific
Ethel Ross
Parks Ville
Eleanor Harmen
Newburgh
F. &. McWuilliams
Marie Ireland
Philademl Is
A. C. Ireland
Walkill Avenue
Bliss Katherige Cooner
Cutodas
Wiliam B. Brads
Washingtor
D. C
Statistical Division
The
Adjutant Generals Deparment
Earl Decker
Bridgeport
Conn
William Goblick
Peushkeepsie
Amnie
Crearn
Elle Doolittle
Liberty Street
Richard Lloyd
Airs
Biren Bunting
Mulberry
Chrisiines
Feet Avenue
John W. den Truckman
Wes Iail
Wallace
M. Hy Wallace
Fo. L. Farst
Ume
Ordnance
Hensosha
Wis
Furi
Charles Semperils
Bert Conausg
Newark
Stmas Tong
Dorati
Horton
DeWitt
H. Taylor Moore
Yaphank
Spence
Champ
Moore
Sanford K. Mallett
3Inchies Gren Company
Brister
Carl Fell
S. 3. Mallett
John L. Jand
Suss Mallett
Joseph H Choate
Choate Ee Ee
C.”Strack
Lindenhurst
L, L
INGS
B. F. van Sickle
North ST
Brehrye
Kessi—Wilison
John Synge
West of Ireland
ISS
Cleveland
Paris
Aliss Esther Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Thomas Jex Preston, Jr
Princeton
Alfred Bosangguet
Coldstream Guards
St. Paul’s
Church News
Times-Press
Farm Bureau of Desire For Work
Borhood
Christias
Hare
Jor
Belgium
Russia
Remar
BIG Red Cross Minstrels
Ray
Horse Review
Nat Rar
American Trainingssociation
Nat” Rey
Traiters
Edward P
MR. Gale
Beswern Gale
TamManys
Enlerpains
Joseph Nolan
Reid
Murray Avenue
MR. Wood
Edward D. Wood
St. Elma
West Main Street
Rudolph Everhart
Ida M
Ray ML Smith
Benefit of the Red Cross
Armory
Petunia
Kansas City Star
Times
Ada
Nlewspaprre
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