Exemption Board Delivers Draft Examinations Results
A local exemption board examined 42 men with 12 rejected and 30 passing, while 12 of the 60 examined fled exemption. Several noted applicants, including Harry York and Lawrence Conkling, were moved or unavailable, and exemptions on dependents or agricultural grounds were handled by the district board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irlcl
Netherdivind
Bares Eb, Townsend
Newburgh
Holand J. Wildreth
Middletown
Coupled
George E. Harden
George WN. Simpson
Midletown
Richard D. Clemson
Wilton
Ostrander
Samuel Cohen
Russia's War Prolongation Requires Immediate Action
Major General Frederik Th Maar, head of military operations at the War Office, warns against relying on Ukraine for substantial wartime easing. He says the burden on the Allied nations will grow unless Russia is forced to enter a decisive phase as soon as possible, employing the greatest possible force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenden
Huseia
Frederik Th
War Office
Kuaeia
Rocang
Zinc Poisoning Suspected in Franklin Cattle Deaths
Following sudden ox deaths at the Linus Scott farm in Franklin New Jersey authorities sought a cause. A state veterinary board inquiry was ordered with Dr Whitfield Gray of Newton NJ to investigate suspected mineral poison from water used to wash zinc oxide at the New Jersey Zinc Company plant. Further testing awaited official findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alx. Cown
Franklin
N. J
State Board of Veterinarians
Whitfield Gray
Newton
Benjamin Henderson
Linus Scott
New Jersey Zinc Company
Fling
Pair Have Close Call in Bathing on Proctor Estate
In Central Valley from Auk Tuesday evening a private take on the Proctor estate nearly ended in a double drowning. Victoria Senger of New York, visiting with parents at a summer home, nearly drowned. Peter Zalmunth tried to help but she held on. Harold Price and Agnes Dink then jumped in and rescued both, restoring Senger after artificial respiration. Senger recovered but remained weak. Zalmunth was active again the next day in a weakened state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Valley
Auk
Proctor
Victoria Senger
New Yorkey
Peter Zalgmunth
Swat
Boon
Mharold Price
Proctor Estate
Minx Agnes Dink
Miss Senger
Zixmruanth Gahore
Zilamaunth
Hearings Monday on the Food Bill in New York
Altany Aug 3 Col Theodore Rivosesell James Wadteworth Sr father of United States Senator Wide warih and Morgan J O Lirien a Manhattan lawyer are named as three members of the State Food Central Commission. the bill aims to draft a new legislative war committee, with Sewer Elon RL Viewa as chairman. hearings begin Monday as the Governor would vet the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altany
Theodore Rivosesell
James W. Wadteworth
United States
Wide Warih
Morgan J. O'Lirien
Ray Democrat
Manhattan
State Pood Central Commission
Mil
Ure
Legislative War Committee
Sewer Elon RL Viewa
Mattsburg
Jordan alimony reduced to $50 in appeal ruling
The alimony order in Jordan has been reduced to 50 dollars weekly after Justice Morehanser’s decision on appeal. The modification affects the support for Mir Joseph Vo Jordan, with reductions from the prior weekly amount and related additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Nealnteh
Lala da Tents Kohl
Justice Morechanser
Onnes
Mir Joseph Vo Jordan
Connard
Grand Lodge Convention Report Promised for July
A note declares a report will be given on the Grand Lodge Convention in July. It mentions Lancelot Lavice No 16 and Kadehta of Pyshing Wite and notes TM Bro AL Jones served as representative. The Tomes-Press columns and advertisers may be referenced for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Lancelot Lavice
Kadehta
Pyshing
Thriy
AL Jones
al Ratghis
Destructive Fire At Cuddebackville Destroys Farmsteads
Port Jervis reports a destructive fire in Cuddebackville Deerpath area burning the Marcus property barn chicken coop and ice house along with contents. Marcus residence and general store were damaged though spared from total loss. Fire crews from Delaware Hose Company assisted. insurance arranged via Graham Dewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Deerpath
Cuddebackville
Charles M. Marcus
Oakland Valley
Sullivan County
Mr. Marcus
Graham
Dewitt
Newburgh dye plant to be moved to Wappingers Falls
Standard Aniline & Chemical Co Inc announces transfer of its Newburgh South Water and Wantage locations to the Wappingers Falls branch. About 40 workers will be offered positions at the new plant with many recently hired, and the move driven by reduced water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Standard Aniline Products, Inc
South Water
Wappingers Falls
Maida
Standard Antino & Chemical Co, Inc
Standard Atk Mn Products Co. Inc
Wantington Arrests
Water Board
City hotel men seek graziers stock deal in Hoover era
Washington aug 3 New York hotelmen plan stock buying actions with Herbert C Hoover to back a 40 year scheme for calves to boost meat and bread production. Committee members expect calves at 1,000 and discuss broader animal procurement to sustain wheat bread and sugar usage while stimulating domestic meat output. A separate campaign attributes funds to aid city streets with relief measures and targeted purchases for needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Conmines
Sagperste
Herbert C. Hoover
Periads
Draft draft summons lists 135 selected for Middletown district
The third list of 135 names for the selective draft in this district has been prepared to meet a quota. The record names include James P. Doran, Raymond Williams, Peter Cardias, Antonio Muncalugo, Walter Marsh, Domenico Siciliano, Sylvester W. Smith, Leo Moore, Leroy Avery, John Dorrell, Jerry DeSantola, Roy Williams, Douglas Bowern, and many others across Middletown Maybrook Roseton Walden Montgomery and nearby towns, with examination days set for next Thursday Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briday
James P. Doran
Middletown
Wor T. Nelson
Raymond Williams
Peter Cardias
Cammie Fuller
Roseton
John Fiora
Montgomery
Andrew M. Elston
Arthur B. Priest
Antonio Muncalugo
Walter C. Marsh
Maybrook
Domenico Siciliano
Win
C. Woodruff
Chas. €. Durand
BF. Belscher
Loren J. Wabcock
Joan A. Wall
Walden
F. Kholz
George Robshaw
Paul DeCeck
Arrig Wiliams
Roveton
Lowla R. Clatz
Wm. Dandhel
Jarrick H. Day
Lewis Androwe
Francisco Stama
Franklin J. Kramer
Rosk
Victor C. Pollard
George Tice
Gwrrn Lynach
Joe Dorrell
Jerry DeSantola
Roy A. Williams
Douglas W. Bowern
Thas
C. Horton
Newburgh
Stephen Vargo
Reacton
Chas
Vicllai
Montcomery
TA Hulett
Theatore A. Seombul
John HH. Chambyta
Dominica Ella
Fred Roundires
John Crozier
Wii
Nicola Silvestra Maybrook
Lence FF
Hawkes
Jeffries
Pel
Neatarzch
Shepard
Marbrook
Vereil
Middletoen
Korthotler
Batber
Joba F. Romrer
Two-Ton Truck Rolls Onto Side In Ditch
The Standard Oil Company two-ton truck, en route empty between Wurtsvore and High View, tipped into a ditch and rolled on its side Thursday evening. Chauffeur William VanHopen escaped unhurt, while Edward M. Ellison of Marlboro suffered minor injuries and was taken to Thrall Hospital for treatment. Heems at the scene were minimal and the company sent aid promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Ol Company
Wurtsvore
Edward M. Ellison
Marlboro
William VanHopen
Elifecu
Thrall Hospital
Herest
Directory of Middletown Area Residents and Associates
A compiled list of names and addresses in the Middletown region including individuals from Montgomery Maybrook Roseton Walden Campbell Hall Crystal Run and Newburgh. Entries feature names many with Middletown as residence and list associated towns or locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert G. Mastin
Middletown
Wilson H. Pilling
Waldeo
Wm. B. Mabee
Frank Relb
Wm. F. Schneider
Richard D. Bambells
Walden
Fred Kurtz
Campbell Hall
Henry P. Kortright
George Blace
Maybrook
Lewis J. Hardenbergh
Wm. M. Mapes
Daniel H. Hallinan
Lucas Countryman
Elmer H. Lemon
Ferdinand Froehlich
Montgom
Germans Dine on Inmates of Zoo
Miss Marie Brown of Pittsburgh, the last American woman to feast Perlin, describes Germans dining on jungle creatures and even elephant meat in Germany due to food shortages. She recounts travel from Berlin to the country’s border and notes German attitudes toward America and England amid wartime hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Marie Brown
Pittsburgh
Perlin
Mian Brown
Mme. Gadski
Mans Tauscher
Kainerland
Derla
Miss Brown
America
England
Moss Brown
Miss Brown Cahdl
George C L Elson sells farm and stock near Cir Celle
George C L Elson sold a farm and stock property near Cir Celle to TC Erna of Weat Hada Owen Nod. Possession given Atmst 13. Real estate agency noted, with Times-Press Want Ad cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George CL. Elson
Bisi
Connteting
TC Erna
Weat Hada
Business as Usual urged by American Newspaper Publishers Association
Hopewell L Rogers of the Chicago Daily News, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, urged the public to maintain normal business conditions during wartime. He cited England’s early war lesson and warned that taxes should not excessively disturb business while funding war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell L. Rogers
Chicago Daily News
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Association
England
Roxera
Newburgh Law Firm Dissolved Amid War Service
The law firm Wallace ONeill and Greaney in Newburgh will dissolve due to two partners entering active service. Wallace and Greaney join Company L and head to the front. ONeill remains mainly in Highland Falls and may establish a Newburgh link later. Henry Kohl will handle Wallace’s private matters and bonding business, with Mrs. Wallace in Kohl’s office for coordination. Kohl will not be compensated and will also manage Capt. Ep an’s practice of Co. EL.
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Newburgh
Aug
Wallace, O'Neill & Greaner
Wallace
Greaney
Co. L
O'Neill
Highland Falls
Geome
Henry Kohl
Sokmer-Attorney
94 Die of Heat in New York and Suburbs
New York August 3 record high heat across a 25 mile radius of City Hall. Extreme heat caused 94 deaths and 725 prostrations in Manhattan and the Bronx, 32 deaths and 75 prostrations in Brooklyn, with New Rochelle cited for damaging hail.
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N.Y
New York
Manhattan
City Hall
New Rochelle
Afernoon
Howe
Bronv
Im Meuth Tetas
Fire damages Ferguson home on Grand Avenue
Early Friday at 1 37 a fire broke out at 67 Grand Avenue, Samuel M Ferguson residence. Firemen under Chief Higham fought for about an hour, confined flames to the kitchen and dining room with smoke spreading upstairs. Origin unknown though near gas stove area, stove unused. Miss Mildred Ferguson alerted via phone box, family aided by Monhagens Eagles and Phoenix with streams from Monhagens, Eagles, and Phoenix. Property owned by B F VarSickle, insured through B H L S Conkling and Archibald Taylor Company. loss heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella
Waalkills
Ontarloo
Grand Avenue
Prince Atrest
Samuel M. Ferguson
Chief Higham
Mildred Ferguson
B. F. VarSickle
B. IH. & L. S. Conkling
Archibald Taylor Company
Wrist watch presented to Wallkill Council member before army service
Wallkill Council No 9 Jr U A M held a well attended meeting with unusual features. Councillor W C Woodruff, soon to depart for active army duty, received a wrist watch from George B Potter on behalf of the membership. He expressed sincere appreciation. Guests included Past State Councillors Fondery and Simpkins, Warren Har mand, and Chas Hill. The gathering was declared one of the most enjoyable and profitable in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallkill
E. J. Fondery
C. H. Simpkins
Brooklyn
Order
Warren K. Harmand
Chas. Hill
John A. Logan
Long Island
Miles
W. C. T. U. Visitors Cheer Soldiers at Camp
Twenty five members of the W. C. T. U. visited Camp Thompson to entertain soldiers. Miss Myria Cane directed the program with solos by John W. Poet, a duet by Mrs. Fred Heath and Mrs. E. M. Thompson, readings by Mrs. Thompson, and songs from the Temperance Songster. Soldiers enjoyed whistle, cream, and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Thompem
Myria Cane
Union
C.peisting
John W. Poet
Fred Heath
E. M. Thompson
Thompson
Mother Aids Draft After Son Dies in France
New York resident William Duty, widow of a soldier killed in France, urged patriotism and draft support. She received a letter from her uncle, Sergeant Major William Kirpatrick, in France and spoke at the local exemption board about sacrifice for freedom. She hopes the war ends before fall and expects Americans to join as needed.
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New York
Seventeenth Street
William Kirzpatrick
France
Weet Thirts-fish Street
U. S
America
Tilas
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Lall
Harry York
State Hospital
Jason C. Dewknap
Sayerville
Lawrence
Henry M. Roe
Campbell Hath
George Nolda
Wm FL Costello
Wallace Green
Wm J. Quigley
Dr. Montgomery
Reymond Hoendersen
Lament Dalton
Walter M. Kelley
Percy FO Larkin
Thomas Procoplo
Montgomary
Hert LE. Salth
Accem
Agusting Oliver
Cu Yerbert McCollum
Res
Michael Kalmuckel
Campvel Hall
Russia
William E. Winans
William J. Winans
Mulberry Street
Uile City
Peekskill
Middletown Hnigh School
Howard Wheat
Delaware Hose Company
Rick
Credebackville
Gil
Oi Yan
Atrests
Uncle Sam
Europe
Wurtsboro
High View
Harry C. Shipman
Milton K. Hudson
Thomas White
Edward T. Barrett
Ambrose R. Harrington
Santa Carone
Thos. M. Gray
Geo. C. Galwater
Victor J. Kreiling
Luther R. Gillette
Jos. W. Haskin
Gus Pesils
Thos. H. Hazelett
Elwood J. Worden
Thos. H. Lee
Geo. W. Talmadge
Albert W. Anthony
Miss Marie Brown
the Times
Preas
Advectiqcarent
Mercury
Blaze
Ferguson
Wallkill Council
Camp
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