35 Men Laid Off At Ontario & Western Shops
In Washington a Federal Railroad Administration order prompted layoffs at Ontario & Western shops in this city. About 4 to 9 men in the motive power department were dismissed and the workweek cut from 45 to 19 hours. Officials say the move aims to reduce operating costs to help railroads meet revenue targets. Local railroad circles view the layoff as temporary with wider cuts expected across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Railroad
United States
Federal Railroad
Wralanegton
Ontaria& Western
Ontario & Western
Norwich
Closing Meeting Of Grace Church Auxiliary
The Women’s Auxiliary of Grace Church held a closing meeting Thursday afternoon in the parsonage with good attendance. President Mrs Winslow led sessions. reports from the Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary were read, noting a $1,000 gift to Clicket School in Arden, N C.
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Womn
Grace Church
Patleh House
Mre. B. 2
Winslow
Vistek of Orange
Clichet School
Arden
N. C
B.C. Hawkmore
Jtughaiory
Mite Dlln Leonid
Thong Lorefield
Bibelsliter
France
Everson
New York
Sliter
London
Mase Siler
Hibor
Ansigniments
Cantact
Great
Napoleon
Miley Sliter
Sis
State Grange Scholarships at Cornell for 12 students
New York State Grange provides six thousand dollars toward twelve scholarships for a short course in agriculture at Cornell. Examinations June 21 in each county under Master of Grange supervision. Interested Grangers should contact H. Keely Goshen to secure funds and entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Cornell
Voamona
Keely
Goshen
Cermell
Orange County
Supreme Court Stenographers To Get Increase
The article reports on a pay raise for Supreme Court stenographers, detailing the expected financial impact and the officials discussing the adjustment. It notes involvement from state authorities and court administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Knights Templar Not to Call Off at Cyprne Caymawler
The Times-Tress notes the Knights Templar remain active in Cyprne Caymawler No 67 and advertise their continued involvement in upcoming events and roles. It mentions a candidate Chase and a classified ad implying scheduled actions for the order this season.
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Knights Templar
Cyprne Caymawler No
Templar
Alsa
Phra Garrianine
Chase
Bail Bond Forfeited In Newburgh Fraud Case
A $10,000 bail bond issued by the National Surety Company for Count Max Lynar London, indicted on fraud charges in Newburgh, was forfeited after he failed to appear in court. The bond, advanced in September, had not been filed with the County Clerk as required, and was found in the possession of former District Attorney Turachberg.
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Times-bass
Newburgh
Jn the
Max Lynar
London
Altrorney
Surely
Louden
Henry Kohl
Jt Fa
Honors Turachberg
Mvtrict
County Clorit
Food Prices Drop After Bid Reports From Albany
Timothy Z McGarr purchasing agent of the state capital commission notes price declines in bid results for Standard Food Fluste items. Beef and fish prices show reductions with salt mackerel down to 32 085 a barrel from 20 07 earlier and other canned goods and staples like peas corn and mignon on the rise or fall as recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Inc
Timothy Z. McGarr
Statal Capital
Commission
Blda
Meurr
Ling
Luistead
Pries
Praise Is Given The City Jail Inspection Report
A State Commission of Prisons inspection of Middletown Jail, dated May, reports 1 380 inmates for the year with eight women. It notes 41 lodges sleeping outside cells, two departments with eight cells for men and two for women, modern construction, janitor care, and continuous on‑duty officers at the police headquarters.
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State Commission of Prisons
Middletown
Gourke McLiughlin
Atrokta
Lodge
Ths
Owas Leen
Cate
Mechanics Have Lively Meeting
The dr, OU. ALM, held is regular Weekly meeling on Thursday evening with a large number attended. Four applications for membership were recoil and three elected: Vikht new members were initiated. On Thursday evening, June 19, 0 delegation from Highland Council, No. 15, of Newlurei, will be the Aucate of Wallkill Conncil, No. 2. A batfiet Taneh wil be served. The Inal dodge ail tow a View feel and Ad] tusimihbers are urged to Ve Qe sett die Mondas evening, dine Tow when come mall be received on ap proval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Council
Newlurei
Aucate
Wallkill
Banker Dies at Albany Hotel
A banker, Alvan Junet, died at an Albany hotel during a convention. The room was secured and an attendant called for aid. A trained nurse rendered immediate assistance before the man died.
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Albany
Meeting of North Street Congregational Church at Yankee Lake
The pastor's council held a quarterly gathering at Babbling Brook Cottage the home of Mr and Mrs John Ferguson at Yankee Lake. Forty seven persons attended the auto trip to the venue enjoyed rowing fishing and gathering laurel while hostess provided bountiful refreshments and an informal program of song and recitations. The event brought much pleasure and fond memories to attendees.
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Counsil
North Street Congregational Church
Babbling Brook Cottage
John Ferguson
Yankee Lake
City Officials Return from New York Mayor's Conference
Middletown officials attended the New York State Mayor Conference in Schenectady last week. Commissioner Korschen Clerk George Stanton Aldermen Cole Fun nell and Amey Van Fleet Cox arrived by Korschen’s car and Amey Van Fleet Cox returned later in Amey’s auto. Cox was slightly indisposed but recovered to attend sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
New York State Mayory
Schenectady
Ula
Coruilsaloner
Public Works
John Aorschen
Common Council
George H. Stanton
George W. Cole
William H. Funnell
Comixsioner
Korschen
George S. Amey
Ira van Fleet
John J. Cox
Alderman Cox
Schenectany
Prohibition and the Push for a Community Playhouse
Miss Hazel MacKaye of the National YWCA urges transforming corner saloons into a community playhouse to promote drama, Americanization, and cross cultural pageantry. She cites urban salooning as a contrast to potential wholesome gatherings and notes wartime unity spurring interest in collective entertainment.
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Ensoon
Hazel MacKaye
National Young Women’s Christian Association
West Side
New York
Misa MacKaye
Miss MacKayn
Department Advises on Plumbing and Curtains
A new finance department created by the T. W. C. A. for work in France names Miss Constance Clark of Pasadena as executive. The unit handles contracts leases and rentals for new buildings while detailing staffing from New York City Camp Lewis and Scotland with others overseeing decorating guiding and housing across the American YW work in France.
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Department of Finance
France
Constance Clark
Pasadena
Cal
Clack
Big Flw
OLA
Camp Lewis
Washington
Raith Austin
New York City
Nnsuperioneed
Chaltder
Neetion
Testannia
Franca
Snapep
Gener
Wihadia
Spoawansy Jayde
Aces
Two 60 Soldiers Transfer to YMCA Service in France
Georges W. Perking Jr. of Riverdale-on-Hudson and “Spike” Randall of New York transfer from the U S Army to the YMCA in France. Randall, 26, earned the Croix de Guerre after eighteen front-line months, while Perking, Princeton ’17 graduate, heads the group with a unique $2-a-year war service. John L. Mott, son of Dr. John R. Mott, also moves to YMCA overseas work before joining the army.
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Georges W. Perking, Jr
Riverdale-on-Hudson
Bprke
Randall
Third Avenue
New York
United States Army
M.C.A
France
John £. Mott
Red ‘Triangle
America
Igy
George W. Parking, Jr
Spike
Perkins
Princeton
Dick Cleveland
Philadelphian Society
Fere-en-Tardenois
Lnes
John L. Mott
John R. Mott
National War Work Council
Army
George W. Perkins, Jr
Spike’’ Randall
Red Triangle
Athenia Club Holds June Meeting at Moffat Library
More than 160 members and guests gathered at Moffat Library Washingtonville for Athenia Club’s June meeting led by Madeline Van Duzer. A luncheon followed with elaborate musical performances by Miss Hazel Carpenter and Miss Helen Tuthill among others, and an engaging address by Rev. Bennett on The American Woman in Art Literary and Test. The July meeting is planned for July 10 with Mrs. Gregory Brunge as chair.
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Athenia
Moffat Library
Washingtonville
Tooki
John
Courter
Renta
Robert Johnston
Suptang
Newburgh
Harriet Belknap
Charmes
Jarare
Bennett
Paetor
Methodist Church of
Barnetleaf
Tennett
Mr. Bennett
Mra. Johnston
Heang
Nequert
Willswells
Renepee
Bertha
Helen Tuthill
Nellie Seybolt
Margaret Breed
Marjorie Carton
Belle Cayler
Carpenter
America
Athenia Club
Gregory Brundage
Two Graduates In S. S. Seward Institute Class
In the S. S. Seward Institute class two graduates are listed Russel Tether and Miss J. Dulsky. Commencement is set for June 24 at Florida Lyceum. Other notes include Anna Dulsky vacationing near Utica New York and Ada Ford visiting Hoboken relatives. A House remodel at Main street is planned after purchase by Dr Felix Williams with occupancy expected by October 1.
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Florida
Grodnick
Newpers City
Seward Institute
Russel Tether
Miss J. Dulsky
Florida Lyceum
Anna Dulsky
New Yorkville
Utica
N.Y
Ada Ford
Hoboken
N. J
Sirs
Gee Armott
Elsmere Avenue
Carboy
Main Street
Felx Villams
Mra
Lk. H. Shaw
Clnun A
Justice Melvin G Vernon
Dayton
Borertown
Udes
Stolen Goods Found Hidden in Cave Near Maybrook
Police and railroad detectives uncovered a cave near Maybrook containing merchandise stolen from freight cars of the Central New England Railroad. Authorities suspect Ambrose Goodyear and accomplices of the thefts, with items including showy shirts and clothes. A rider note mentions no racing at McAfee, New Jersey due to carrier shortages for the coming season.
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Ambrose Goodyear
Gomiver
Long Sing
Marbrosk
Maybrook
Mcafee
N. J
J B Swezey Announces Retirement as Orange County Surrogate
Surrogate J B Swezey of Goshen says he will retire at the end of his present term. He cites a twelve year record of efficiency with only one higher court reversal. Republican rivals include Elwood C Smith and Major Raphael A Fegan as signatures gather for designation petitions.
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B. Swezey
Goshen
Orange County
Swezey
Elwood C Smith
Monroe
Raphael A. Fegan
Newburgy
France
Ladies Night at the Elks Club Pleases Middletown
The Middletown Lodge No 1097 B P F. 9 E. hosted Ladies Night at the club on South Street with about 200 Elks wives and friends. Sterline's orchestra played dancing tunes after 9 pm and a late luncheon of olives radishes sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee was served. The new chef John Ditr led the luncheon with committee chair Leslie M. Wallace and members Clinton R Wallace John G Gray John J. Hogan T E Brochu Charles W Gordon I V Loter and Smith Benedict in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Lodge
South Street
Sterline
Ty John Ditr
Leslie M. Wallace
Clinton R Wallace
John G. Gray
John J. Hogan
T. E. Brochu
Charles W. Gordon
If V. Loter
Smith Benedict
Charles H. Dix Dies at 64 While Signing a Check
Charles H. Dix a retired hotel keeper died of heart failure at his North Main street home at 4:18 am on Thursday. He had been ill three days and collapsed while signing a check for his wife. Born February 4 1853 in Howells he was 64 years four months eight days. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs Minnie Biedorf of Highland Mills. Funeral Sunday at 2:00 pm at the family home with burial in Waters went Monroe cemetery.
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Howells
Hia Aze
Mr. Dix
William Dix
Jamise Baker
Minnie Biedorf
Highland Mills
Dik
North Main Street
Waters
Monroe Cemetery
Racing at Bridge City Second Norfolk Meet Set
Racing at Bridge City opens with a second day at the Haven River Driving Park. W. W. Shaitt lists 17 entries including 16 horses from Thomas Murphy and five sportsters from Frank Phillips, plus entries from Tom Acker and George Rop qelts Bra Gas. The program follows the Natal Trot under Hudson Delving Park rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge CiTy
Toushhrepelt
Sam Miay
Hadeon River
W. W. Shaitt
Thomas W. Murphy
Frank D Phillips
Tom" Ackerman
Geores
Natal
Hudson Delving Park
Bankers Association Meeting Noted Attendees
In Albany for the New York State Bankers Association session, Mrs. Garrett T. Townsend of Nichols and Mrs. G. B. Manfleet of Monroe are listed among the women attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Meeting
New York State
Bankers’ Aesotition
Albany
Garrett T. Townsend
Nichs
G. B. Man Fieet
Monroe
Apple Growers Eye Cider Plants for New Drinks
Elmira June 13 Apple growers anticipate a rise in demand for apple juice and cider as national prohibition nears. They plan pasteurization to stop fermentation and aim to expand juice and grape juice production, betting on healthful soft drinks to attract a broad market.
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Elmira
New York State
Ann
Chautauqua
Warwick Visit Notables Share Weekend Plans
Special Surrogate E. C. Smith of Monroe traveled to Warwick by auto on Monday for business, joined by Charles N. Gieter. County Treasurer Thomas B. Gibson and family visited Warwick on Saturday afternoon to call on friends, along with Miss Sarah A. Terry and Thos. A. Bennett of Wallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
E. C. Smith
Monroe
Charles N. Gieter
Thomas B.gibson
Sarah A. Terry
Thos. A. Bennett
Wallen
Anarchists Target Congressman Over Berger Sealing Vote
A congressman from Masvachtestis faces death threats from anarchists linked to opposition to Victor Berger. The letters threaten his opposition to the sealing in Congress, drawing national attention and calls for security review.
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2Dallinger
Masvachtestis
Victor Berger
Cts
Vistagg
Othe Eigen
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Auxiliary of Grace Church
State Grange
Aileg
Jane
Alvan
Sring Community Playhouse
Hazel’ MacKaye
Jenng
T. W. C. A. Overseas Office
Perkia
Randall Woaeripaenarerie
S. S. Seward Institute
J.B. Swezey
Elks’ Club
Charles H. Dix
John B. Swezey
Fredeiiek W.dall
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