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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
4
A narrator recalls a Saturday football crowd and an officer from the visiting team’s home city, noting joy at the home team’s victory. Hotels and restaurants host many happy but sober youths and elders. The piece contrasts present restraint with nine years ago when the town was described as drunk, lamenting pervasive violations of liquor law and urging observation to change the attitude of the few drinkers.
The Times-Press argues the U S cannot avoid European entanglements and must join the World Court to protect American interests abroad. It notes opposition from Borah types and Anglo American propaganda but asserts timely participation is necessary given Soviet Russia’s refusal and the need to safeguard men and property overseas.
The American Tree Association reports that Christmas tree cutting is selective and sustainable. It argues forests are not harmed and that an annual crop of conifers, especially spruces, supports a profitable, lasting Christmas market.
A speaker contrasts 1916 and 1925 attitudes toward liquor amid enforcement talk. He notes large crowds at football events but argues that contemporary generations understand drinking less than in the past, indicating improved conditions despite ongoing law-breaking.
Local motorists debate the placement and visibility of automatic traffic signals at Fulton street with Academy avenue and Wisner avenue with North street. Drivers say signals are not obvious enough and must be in plain sight to prevent accidents like the Wisner North collision.
A report by the American Bankers Association shows Middletown with 55 percent of students saving, 1,498 participants from a 2,727 pupil population and $21,573.14 in deposits, averaging $14.40 per depositor. Newburgh has 92 percent participation, 4,402 depositors from 4,674 students and $56,606.78 total, averaging $9.18. Port Jervis has all 1,943 students saving, $8.35 per depositor, with total deposits not stated. data dated June 30, 1925, with possible small changes since.
The Wantage piece argues that charges of idolizing wealth are groundless. It praises private benescence as surpassing all history, noting vast sums given to worthy causes and human progress. It claims private beneficence drives civilization more than public enterprise.
Commerce Department figures reveal 1924 auto accident rate at 15.7 per 100 000 people, a record high. Experts warn drastic action is needed soon and suggest an easy method to cut the rate could bring overnight fortune.
A Pittsburgh man played checkers with his wife for two hours and lost every game. He then hanged himself in the next room. The remark about wives beating husbands hints at a grim fatal consequence.
A contemporary remark notes Middletown thrives only with a parking challenge, suggesting a busy urban core keeps a city alive. The quote implies street presence and commerce are tied to ample parking.
Mellie Dunham veteran fiddler of 72 years signs with Keith Albee and will make his professional debut in Boston next Monday. He arrives with Gram Dunham on a golden anniversary honeymoon trip and recalls Ford invited him to Michigan.
The City of health department exhibit opens in Council Chamber to showcase laboratory work, serum use, and clinic activities. Free admission today and tomorrow from 3 to 6 and 7 to 9 in the City Mall. Dr Shelley leads demonstrations with Dr A R Chos and Nurse Huth Keman providing explanations of disease prevention and medical work in schools and clinics.
Neighbors scour woods around Wurtsboro for Nelson Green a 15 year old boy missing since Friday afternoon. He left coatless in knee pants and old sweater to check a trap line. searchers fear exposure in cold while Wilkes Barre ties investigated. Milk league December checks go out early with 2 41 per 100 pounds 3 percent milk amid budget reforms and record November pooled milk volumes.
After a London bus accident that injured eight people a young man was arrested for taking the pocket of one of the injured. He was riding on top of the bus and seized the opportunity amid the crash circumstances.
The eight year sentence of Countess de Kerninen for her husband’s murder has been cut to five years. The reduction eliminates the previously attached solitary confinement.
On February 1 the Robinson and Cunningham firm will relocate from their Weat Matin Street store to the Gunther building on North Street. The move marks a street address change for the longtime business as renovations wrap.
Florence M Rickard of 147 Beacon street won the Middletown beauty contest at the State Armory after a popular vote. The event drew nearly 200 attendees. judges could not decide between Rickard and Florence Feis and the prize to represent the city in Smart Set magazine.
Tony Sarg's Marionettes delighted several hundred at Memorial Junior High with Hamelin key tale and Treasure Island. Acts included the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and Miss Jennie Linnet, with Punch and Judy and a clown encore plus a staged Treasure Island finale.
The 4 H Stitch and Sew Club met at the Denton school with Miss Kathryn Doremus in charge of Junior Project work. Officers installed include President Alice Rickborn Vice President Ruth Sly Secretary Stella Dumbruski and Entertainment Committee members Lella Strait Mildred Whitford Barbara Gray.
The Veteran Firemen's Association met at Firemen's Home selecting reelects for most offices. Thomas F. Mahon remains president with George F. Finn as vice president. other officers include Alfred E. Kolley recording secretary Benjamin Alexander financial secretary W M Seeley treasurer Oscar W. Chambers steward and Robert Lawrence trustee. Hy Laws will be adopted next meeting and plans for the third annual banquet at 6 50 PM December 31 at Firemen's Home were announced.
Dr. Ross M. Wilson and Edward Paldiris of New York arrived to discuss plans for a house Dr. Wilson is building at Greenwood Lake. Mrs. M D Hasbrouck and Miss Hiyula Hasbrouck host a Maple Avenue bridge party Saturday afternoon. Christ Church Gully holds weekly meeting at the parish house Friday afternoon with study group selecting Panama for the next topic after Christmas.
Work to demolish the upper portion of the tower behind the Excelsior and Eagle fire house nears completion by Public Works staff. A temporary roof will be added to shelter the interior. full demolition was vetoed by Mayor Abram R. Macardef, with the veto held over until the next Council meeting.
State Police and York detectives search the countryside around Monroe for John J. Rogers the escaped gunman and 16 year Auburn Prison inmate. Residents identify a man pictured as a visitor to town while Detected in Jersey City and Harlem hospital reports say keeper Beckwith is in critical condition.
Buffalo December 16 AP Ferry service resumed today between the foot of O Neill street and Grand Island in the Niagara River after a three day lapse caused by government seizure of the ferryboat over five whiskey cases found aboard Captain Fix owner. He bought a tug at a government auction and pressed it into service this morning as a ferry. Grand Islanders had been forced to go to Tonawanda four miles away for crossing.
Marie Stephens, 57, of Westbrookville, was thrown under a moving bus in Coldenham while attempting to alight. She suffered a double leg fracture and was taken to Newburgh hospital where doctors fear amputation may be required.
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