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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
2
Crowds gathered for the John Robinson Circus in the city on Monday, with visitors traveling from long distances to see the oldest show on the road. Three rings showcased a mix of acts, including a crowd-pleasing elephant feeding, as audiences marveled at the century-old spectacle.
Dick Masters program mix includes military dandy entertainment and clowns captivating all. A wild west exhibit closes, with Khany staying behind while the show wraps. Observers note the event’s strains and lingering buzz as performers depart and dated signs are removed.
William Seeholzer, a popular local figure, becomes the first resident to purchase a War Thrift Stamp. The campaign, led from Middletown by town headquarters, outlines a $20 per person minimum pledge and a headquarters plan with pledge cards. The Burroughs Adding Machine Company donated an adding machine for the drive.
The Day Nursery Association appeals for canned soup jellies dried fruit crackers and fruit and more durable cups and crubs hands to feed and clothe the increasing number of children under care. With rising costs and over 350 youngsters, donations at the Day Nursery 66 East Main Street are welcomed this week.
Rev Paul R Scariver officiated at the marriage of Schriver and Ada Catherine Crawn in Totowa borough near Paterson New Jersey at the bride’s home 290 Forrest Street. The couple will reside in Totowa and attend their wedding trip.
Advertisement claims Wendell's Ambition pills will improve nerves mood and energy in three days with a money back guarantee from Tut pate Terhune's. It urges readers to buy the 59 cent box today and note various claimed benefits for nervousness constipation confidence and vitality.
Grand Master Hiram S Farmer announces a full slate of appointees across the Masonic order in New York. The list includes Grand Chaplains Grand Directors of Ceremonies Grand Officers and a Special Committee on Ceremonials with names such as Harold F Lippman Elmer B Suver Edward J Irvine and Christopher Byrnes. Deputy grand master Robinson senior grand warden Racierdson and grand secretary Kenworth are among senior officers named.
Associated Press reports a letter from Charies urging unity among kings amid Romania's wartime strain. The missive, dated late February, discusses Emperor Charles and the need for consensus to sustain morale and resolve during a turbulent period in Europe.
Invitations have been issued for the commencement exercises of the New Paris State Normal School to be held Wednesday before noon June 26 at 2 o'clock. Mr and Mrs Witliam Torey and daughter Marjone Brances of Havana Cupa are guests of Mrs Torey's parents Mr and Mrs P O Lomphins at 6 Grand Avenue. A couple from Havana, Mr and Mrs Torey and daughter left Havana by boat, landed in Charleston, S C, Thursday, and will stay a few days before continuing by train to the Adirondacks.
Local chatter claims government plans to shut all meat markets for two months due to high military meat needs. Traders deny the reports as ridiculous with no official confirmation. Residents express worry over possible meat shortages and price rises amid the rumor.
Westtown June 11 The Presbyterias Church hosted a large audience for Children’s Day with a well arranged daisies and buttercups display. Artis Mary Kanyon chaired the committee. Miss Antoinette Drake and Mrs C T Aldrich led preparations. program featured recitations songs and exercises by many children, with a Mission offering exceeding 14 dollars. Also noted: first inspection of warders and a City War Sump Certificate planned for garden projects.
The Peach crop across Windson Hiver Valley and the state faces massive losses from last winter’s extreme cold. Nationwide, peaches decline about 25 percent of normal with Dutchess, Gister, and Orange counties hit hardest at five percent. Bud destruction averages 73 percent, 16 percent of trees killed, though prospects for other fruit varieties in the Hudson Valley remain satisfactory.
The Director of Traffic asks the National Trotting Association to compile records of all fairs and meetings held in the congested zone last year with dates and car counts. Once obtained, steps will be taken to assign sufficient cars to New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut and Massachusetts for this year's trotting events. Over two hundred trotting meetings and more shows are planned in these states.
Kennets B Curr of Roscoe applied for enlistment and passed medical exam but minor eye defect noted yet waiveable. Corporal Greene learned Port Jervis youth Francs E Monahan seeks service and arranged preliminary checks. Monahan resides with brother at Fossard Street. he has two brothers in service. Curr to depart Thursday. Monahan to Fort Zo cum tomorrow.
Unwasite June 11 reports Mr Gu of Newburga visiting daughter Gorge Thompson on Westtown Avenue. Daisy Shar of Middletown spent Sunday with town friends. Mrs Moore of New Brunswick visited Theodore Myers at Water co. The question box started by Reverend Estamey Chedister attracts interest.
The current standings of the city reservoirs are listed with their accompanying figures. Names and numbers indicate each reservoir's present level, showing how much water remains compared with capacity and prior readings.
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