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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1917

Page

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Pythian Sisters Elect Officers in Pine Bush

At Juanita Temple No. 26 Pythian Sisters regu lar meeting in Pythian Hall on Wednesday. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Past Chief Hmeretta Vankeuren Most Excellent Chief Mila Elder Excellent Senior Anna Uecker Excellent Junior Maud Crawford Manager Mary A. Scot M of R & C Elsie Jansen Veroy M of F Harmah M. Anderson Protector Alman Pickering Guard Katherine Howell. Services will be held at the Metropolitan Church Sunday morning and evening with Rev. George E. Wright preaching at 11 o clock and 7:50 pm. The Men's Bible class meets at 7:19. The Epworth League meets Sunday evening at 6345. The Sunday school Christmas tree and entertainment will be held Friday evening December 18. All invited.

Pine Bush Juanita Temple Harmah M. Anderson Alarn Pickering Guald Kathering Howell Methodist Church Metodist George EB. Wrigit O’clark Nehemiah A. Jr. Armstrong Ipworth League Jay Graham's Church Graham‘’s Charles W. Gillebple Christina Thurniay J. W. Weller Hig Pater Ula Wees

Christmas Plan A Program Tied to Local Charity Efforts

Plan a program for Christmas and EBT aid outlined by area officials in midday coverage. Reports from Louenst Valley and New Iergh detail events including a hospital visit by a family, a dinner for local officials, and anniversary notes on a historic railroad opening.

Louenst Valley Dee Usather Siydan Willkian St. Bike's Trospetal New Iergh Timnsals Wdenalds Ara Geo. Havens Geo. McGarfney Aprio Wes Dore George LB. Suydam Myrtle J. Hrong Paterson N. J

Women Apply to Join Troops Amid Debate Over Enlistment

Reported bids by women to enlist alongside male soldiers surface in New York contexts. The filed applications, though names withheld, prompt discussion on whether women can match men in duties, with some arguing capability while others resist ballot-related constraints.

Altany Tien Dye New York Phate Trey Bevel Mayes Gay Mao Wren

Omitted Name Restored in Lawyer Advisory Lineup

A lawyer list printed Thursday failed to include Attorney Joseph J. OConnell of the firm who offered services to the Legal Advisory Board. The omission was inadvertent and corrected in the next notice.

Joseph J. O'Connell War of Lawyers Huard

Tax crackdown hits small incomes under new wartime law

The War Revenue Act of October 3 1917 expands tax duties with enforcement plans led by Rowe Truitt Alvany tax collector. Officials will appoint district officers to collect returns and instruct taxpayers. Thresholds require married individuals with two thousand dollars or more and single filers with one thousand dollars or more to file. Penalties apply for failure to report. The act sets payment due before March 2, 1918.

Rownoe Trwit Alvany Faternal Takai Abidayity Ag Ta Kays Irwin Gavin Gineh

Midnight Mass Tradition And War Time Prayer

In mid December Catholic communities in Midalehd face wartime strain yet plan Christmas Eve Midnight Mass across the archdiocese. Cardinal For Veva’s delegation supports a limited national prayer brigade. thousands of Catholic homes in Wink Kee fear war’s impact while urging solemn Mass and prayers for country and defenders.

Ute Holt Chrishons den J. G. McAhiney Gardlad Jersey Wink

Coal Shortage Forces Class Cancellations at Union

A coal shortage caused classroom closures at Union, forcing students to relocate to South College. The disruption affected Albany area facilities and involved student transfers as dormitory housing adjusted to the reduced energy supply.

UNION Albany Wrekin Hall Tien Caliente Clagserm Germian Binglich Alexander Wichimemd Orleek Aiehi Teceeata Nearth

Civil War Vet Recounts Battle of 55 Years Ago

Newburgh resident 2 L Kidd recalls a Civil War clash near Fredericksburg and the Mississippi campaigns. He describes bad weather, brutal fighting, and the 15,200 graves in the Fredericksburg national cemetery, noting the toll on his regiment and the universal march of time as veterans pass on.

L. Kidd Newburgh New York Iedericksburg Fredericksburg Mother of Washington National Cemetery Bliv Dub Symce

Vanderlip Urges Nation to Save in War Campaign

Frank A. Vanderlip speaks at the Minvis Manufacturers Association urging citizens to support the war savings stamp program. He argues individual saving fuels national effort, aids domestic production, and strengthens the country’s character, noting costs and the impact on war financing.

Chicago Frank A. Vanderlip Minvis Manufherators’ Association Kometins Cink Aiinderup

Three certified at White Plains

Three certified at White Plains by the draft board list names including Kiana cest goad Richard Magne and George G Collins. The notice notes a clerical error and an upcoming reading at the focal call. DIES FROM BLOOD POISONING Monticello. The funeral for Miss Camelia Latourette is described with nursing details and county recognition.

Kiana Monticelin Mies Camelia Latoatetis Leen Mise Latour Mite Richard

Ten Reasons to Join the Red Cross Work

Ten reasons outline why joining the Red Cross matters including its congressional authorization to aid the army and navy, widespread public support with five million members, efficient use of funds, support for Allied soldiers, aid to widows and children, care for maimed soldiers, broad organizational reach, non discrimination, and backing of the President and national ideals. The membership drive in the city proceeds next week.

Thed Cross The Red Cross United States Congress Army Navy America

United States Guard Formed to Relieve Army

Washington announces a 25,000 strong United States Guard to be formed by voluntary enlistment. The guard will perform police duties and supplement Army operations as needed, authorized by the War Department. Details on organization and deployment remain tentative.

Washington Buc United States Guard

Hudson River Steamers Halted by Snowfall

Snow blanketed the Hudson River region delaying river traffic as steamers stopped at Yonkers and entered New York City late by about three hours. Ten boats were obliged to quit service as heavy snow fell 12 to 15 inches deep.

Newburgh Newharsh Slomis Hudson Hudson River Yonkers

Middletown Man Receives Part Of Owed Estate

The will of Minor TD Watkins directs that half the property he owned at death go to Ralph W. Sheppard of Middletown and Wes. Her ton of Palmyra Jr. receives the other share. The estate's remainder is placed in trust for the Bieremen Cemetery maintenance. Also noted is the death of C. T. Ayers, Erie Railroad traveling agent, in Ridgewood.

Maren Watkins Ralph W. Sheppard Middleman Wes Herton Palmyra Threa Bieremen

Bazaar at St John’s church draws large crowd

An afternoon and evening bazaar in the basement of St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church attracted a large church and friend attendance. The event featured an entertainment program with piano solos, vocal numbers, recitations, and choir performances, plus a village of booths selling domestic and fancy articles at reasonable prices under Mrs. George F. Heissenthal’s overall coordination.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Charles Post Henry Cox Hoover Bertha Rose Sleanor Helen Fuusi Wari Nenrs Fuann Angpeyevit Giddap G. A. Pechner G. A. Fechner Faner Faltaie Wochs Weiniz Atiianin Hianech Ang Paul Vatisiaw Anmhor Jrrson Ras Mes Hilzabeth Barthe Mass Rebeos Tae Weil George F. Heissentatiel Oazaay Jones William Wer Wern Sin Ts

Luncheon and Bazaar Close After Evening Service

A luncheon served in the evening and a bazar that stayed open late marked the event, ending with a calm close as attendees departed.

New Rochelle mobilizes 2000 recruits to Fort Slocum

New Rochelle churches clubs and citizens housed 2000 recruits from the Department of the Host after Fort Slocum ran out of sleeping space. Col Kingsbury doubled barracks capacity by using two mattresses per bed and the local committee organized meals blankets and funds including 1000 from Red Cross.

New York New Rochelle Fort Slocum Department of the Host H. R. Kingsbury Citizens Committee Harry H. Beattys St. John’s Methodist Church Red Cross Columbus O'Donnell Selin Citizens Protective Committee Clark J. W. Lieb, Jr

Grangers Elect Officers In Wawayanda Meeting

At the Wawayanda Grange last meeting officers were elected for the coming term. Master Mrs. Frank Remey and Secretary Frank Remey will lead, with D C Sutton Overseer and George Miller Lecturer. Next gathering set for December 18 at Mary E Cote’s home.

Wawayanda Grange Frank Remey D. C. Sutton George Miller Frank Clark N. C. Purdy Mary EB. Cole J. E. Elston Henry Kirby Ceres Pomona Edward Elston Flora Florence Kirby Broward

Recruits Leave for Fort Slocum

Recruits from sections I at Poughkeepsie depart Tuesday for Fort Slocum. Names listed include Benedicts, Levins, Cox, Carrell, Harris, Decker, Forney, Lowery and others from Middletown Goshen White Lake Sparrowhush and Hishland Mills.

Poushkeepsie Tueaday Fort Siocwin Middletown Smith Benedict Ab Frol M. Cortricht Gumner Benedict James M. Levins James D. Cox le Roy ¥. Rowley Flord H. Johnson Watsick Charles P. Fitzpatrick Johnson Thowald Jonson Hishland Mills John £. Carrell Goshen Domian Harris Wartsboro Gilbert S. Decker White Lake

Port Jervis Star Route Considered for Motor Service

Postmaster James Gilio reports that the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General has requested study on establishing a motor star route from New York City to Port Jervis. The proposal would serve Jereer Clits, Nellevile, Montclair, WVeroha, Caldwell, TeniNs, Rockawar, Dover, Kenvil, Ledeewood, Stanhope, Am dover, Newton, Branchville, Lar tons, and jainesville NJ as a potential network.

Port Jervis James ¥. Gilio Mtrom Washington New York City Clits Nellevile Montclair Wveroha Caldwell TeniNs Rockawar Dover Kenvil Ledeewood Stanhope Amdover Newton Branchville Lartons

Unionville Dance Band Sets Night Out

Free five McWilliams and his orchestra played at Unionville Thursday night as an orange dancer. They went down by night but left the cat and came home Friday morning on the M and U L.

Unionville Frea McWilliams Nate

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