Old Hasbrouck House to Be Razed for Linden School Site
At a board of education meeting, residents call for removing the dilapidated Hasbrouck house on Linden lot purchased for a school. The Building Committee may raze the building, built by John W. Hasbrouck in 1780s, and plans to improve the school grounds with Charles F. Water of New York drawing layouts. A petition from 127 residents seeks extending the grounds at Japden Avenue to add a playground for local children.
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Board of Education
Hasrouck
Linden Arene
J Ball
John W. Hasbrouck
Charles F. Water
New York
Werner
Poops
Grommds
Japden Avenue School
Imred
Van Inwegen in France Amid Gas Attack Claim
B Van Inwegen, one of four sons of Mr and Mrs Clarac Van Inwegen, reportedly exposed to poison gas while serving with air forces in France. His brothers Loman and Ralph are overseas with Americans. Rainfall reported at the local filter plant this morning measured one inch.
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Fort Jervis
Foue
Harola B
Imresgen
Clarac J. van Inwegen
Bss
Iis
Ibres Brothers i
Hempstead
Land Allen Ralph
France
German in public schools would continue on voluntary basis
Superintendent James F. Tuthill told the Board of Education that German instruction should continue in public schools on a voluntary basis. The board unanimously supported the superintendent’s position amid national debate and declining student enrollment in German courses. An inquiry by the Literary Digest is noted.
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Tuthill
Board of Education
Supers
James F. Tuthil
Dm. Hall
New York City
Gernan
Sur
Literary Digest
House to House Canvass in the Stamp Campaign
Middletown War Savings Committee met at King Street HQ to plan a house to house canvass for the Thrift Stamp drive. The effort aims to gather pledges from every bread winner for year long purchases averaging 29 cents per person per week, led by Miss Florence Nearing and city women under four committees, with men coordinating sales agencies citywide. Sup. Jas. D. Murray volunteered Metropolitan Life staff to canvass five long city streets, as Miss Nearing and the ladies extend the National salute.
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Middletown War Savings Committee
King Street
Merchants National Bark Building
War Savings
Florence Nearing
War Savings Committee
Wiliam
Cress and & D. Theleen
Cenvass
Supi Jas. D. Murray
Middletown
The
Metopolitan Life Insurance Co
Wands of
Orth Street
South Street
Fast Main Street
West Main Street
Wickham Avenue
Murray
Nearing
Red Cross drive praised by Middletown editor
Editor expresses thanks to Times-Press and city residents for Red Cross drive support. Praises teamwork of volunteers and contributors and notes broad public response as America awakens to worthy causes. Also reports injured men from Monticello auto wreck improving at home and hospital.
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Times-Press
Red Cross
Middletown
Hidchizens
America
Georges Eliz
Monticello
Thrail Hospital
Philip Neuberger
Jn Aul
Funeral Friday for Mrs B B Williams in Walden area
The funeral for Mrs Rey Williams who died Tuesday morning at her Coldenham home will be held Friday at 2 PM at her late residence. Interment follows in the family plot at Walden Cemetery.
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Rey Williams
Coldenham
Timesress
Walden
Express Co Will Restore Service After Commission Meeting
The Public Service Commission in Albany closed the complaint by Orange County Ice Cream of Middletown against Adams Express over discontinuance of Middletown to Poughkeepsie service. Adams Express agreed to restore service.
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Times-Press
Albany
Public Service Commission
Second District
Charles B. Hill
Orange County Ice Cream Company
Middletown
Adams Express Company
Poughkeepsie
Conference of Mayors Session Opens in Newburgh War Topics Placed
The Conference of Mayors and Other City Officials of the State opened its annual session in Newburgh. Delegates gathered at The Palatine with sessions at the courthouse and Cohen's Opera House. City leaders heard talks on tuberculosis and traffic safety, and toured local sights including Downing Park and the new shipbuilding industry. The program featured discussions on paying for urban projects, wartime public improvements, and capital issues, with a Hoover dinner planned at The Palatine and a visit to Mount Beacon. Attendees included officials from Troy, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Auburn, and New York City, among others.
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Conference of Mayors
Newburgh
the Palatine
C. Cureau
Maetor J. D. Wilson
Burns
George. J. Welbach
Downing Park
Washington Heights
Cohen's Opera House
Harry C. Walker
Binghamton
C. L. Addison
Long Island Railroad Co
R. E B. Ewright
New York City
New York State
Francis “M. Hugo
America
Broadway School
Fred H. Waldorf
New Rochelle
Nelson P. Lewis
Board of Estimate
England
F. L. Ackerman
Pierre Jay
Federal Reserve
Mount Beacon
Mt Beacon
William J. Wallin
Yonkers
Richard ©. S. Drimmond
Auburn
John J. Merrill
Charles B. Hill
Public Service Commission
Second District
Hoover
Palatine Hotel
C. S. Whitman
Masonic Temple
Bear Mountain
West Point
Mond
Cieator
R. M Cox
J. D. McCoach
Railroad budget details switch to freight expansion
The Associated Press reports Washington on June 12 that the railroad administration will pursue a liberal policy in constructing new switches industrial sidings shop buildings and freight terminals while cutting spending on new passenger depots office buildings and other non war related enterprises.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Retiring Truant Officer S. R. Morgan Ends 15 Years
Sylvester R. Morgan, attendance officer for public schools, submitted his resignation to the Board of Education, to take effect at the end of the current school year. He reported 228 absences in the last month, breaking down 16 truancy, 155 sickness, 15 other legal excuses, and 35 illegal excuses, with five parent complaints. The Board will seek eligible candidates through the Municipal Civil Service Commission to fill the $55 monthly, 14 month position.
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Sylvester R. Morgan
Board of Education
Morgan
Joseph Penny
J. L. Gonklins
Mr. Conkling
The
Times Press
Municipal Civil Service Commission
George F. Gregg May Be Named County Chairman
A Republican County Committee meeting is planned in Goshen next week to address Col. Joan B. Rose’s retirement. George F. Gregg of Goshen is mentioned as a potential chairman. Gregg says he would accept if a majority of the committee desires it, but he is not actively seeking the post.
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Republican County Committee
Go- Shen
Joan B. Rose
Rose
Jacob F. Pobe
jPort Jervis
George F Greze
Goshen
Col. Rose
Times-Press
Gregs
Heinz
Grege
Miss Wilkes and Ralph G Ogden to Marry This Evening
Miss Hilda G Wilkes will wed Ralph E Ogden this evening at 6 o clock at 12 Beattie avenue the residence of Mr and Mrs C B Wilkes Reverend Dr E Van Dyke Wight will perform the ceremony After a wedding trip the couple will return to this city where Mr Ogden works in his father's pharmacy He has enlisted in the Naval Reserve and awaits a call to service.
Election by the firemen elects Middle Town department officers
The Middle Town Fire Department held its annual election Tuesday 7 to 9 PM at EaselSier's truck house. Charles Higham is reappointed Chief Engineer with 175 votes. First Assistant F L H Schoonmaker Second Assistant Thomas F Mahon Secretary C F E Littenrod Treasurer Howard B Keeler. Alderman F K Gaffney served as inspector. Company representatives and vote tallies are listed for Excelsiors E F Vale, Manhatens W 3B Idelman, Eagles E M Hunter, McQuoids Joan B D Bott, Phoenix I L Robshaw, Ontanos M S Hopkins, Wadkilig Levis Eaton. Higham marks 22nd year as chief.
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Middletown
F. K Gaffney
Excelsiors
AFE
Vail Manhatens
Idelman
Eacles
E. M Hunter
McQuoids
Joan BD
Botti
Phoenix
Robshaw
Ontanos
M S. Hopkins
Wadkilig
Levis Eaton
Mondatias
Easles
Gatarios
Waalkilis
Charles Higham
Barmaids Favored In Law Discussion At Convention
Rochester June 12 The 36th NY State Liquor Dealers Association session opened with debates on barmaids favored in proposed bills. If enacted women may be barred after 2 AM under current laws, risking many bartenders losing work while dealers call the issue serious. St Pauls M E Church Woman's Society to hold a business meeting Thursday at 3 4 pm with officer elections.
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Rochester
New York State
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Menia
Woman's Home Missionary Socety
St Pauls M E
Webb Horton Society
Woman's Missionary Society
Webb Horton Memorial Church
South Street
Big Guns of French Cut Army War Report
French units suffer heavy losses as several divisions are decimated at Ressons Sur Matz and near the Oise front. Paris reports little change while American artillery supports counterattacks in Picardy and Montdidier sector. A Yonkers native among listed casualties is reported killed in action.
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Associated Press
Ressons Sur Matz
Paris
Mondidier
Oise
War Office
Mery
Genlis ‘Wood
St. Maur
Maiz
Chetpeuurt
Marest Sur Matz
Lsne
Leteeen Soissons
Marre
Gras
Villers Cotterets
Dommiers
Coutry
Ambiem
Picardy
von Stein
Berlin
Foch
Yonkers
Washington
Pershing
Acion
Wil Bodenstab
London
Marine Corps
France
Toul
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