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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
8
A sidewalk tango contest on Forty second Street near Seventh Avenue drew a large crowd at 8 p.m. as an Italian street musician with a band organ performed. Policeman Edward Fleischer moved in to clear the traffic and pedestrians, ending the scene after fifteen couples danced and the crowd swelled.
Greenville June 1 Children on Sunday afternoon at Greenville M E Church were praised for their good standing by the Clover Circle superintendent. Clover Circle plans an ice cream and strawberry social at Hallock Hall in Greenville on Thursday evening June 18 inviting attendees to enjoy a pleasant evening. Notes mention Melvin Greer and sister and Miss Clara Goble visiting the Goble home, and Mr and Mrs E K Elston visiting Willow Hill on Sunday.
The passage urges mixing with people of all ages to keep perspective. It argues that staying home or limiting social circles narrows understanding, while varied social contact broadens one's view and keeps life proportionate.
Otisville June 17 the funeral of the late Jerry Holland was held from Holy Name Church Friday morn at 10 o'clock. A large number of sorrowing friends and relatives attended. The service featured a choir with Mrs Behan on organ. Edward Clark sang with tenor voice and many were moved to tears. Pallbearers were McGrath Meany Clark Carboy Ryan and Baker. The service included remarks urging the living to be ready for death. A brother and sister had just arrived from Ireland to visit the deceased when they learned he had died. Local church notes describe upcoming minstrel shows and garden parties, with many community activities and personal notes from residents.
Grand Rapids June 18 Moving pictures are among the greatest and most residious suggestors of evil in the country William A Pinkerton of the Pinkerton Detective Agency told the convention of police chiefs in the season there He said a day passes that shows the practical effect of crime on boys and that pictures of safe blowers robberies and holdups should be forbidden by law He recently turned down offers to help run down a gang of Jim bank robbers and to stage the life of Adam Worth He warned that moving pictures can be a dangerous power for evil and may remain in memory longer than a written story He urged the industry to curb crime scenes and called motion pictures a major educational factor in modern life Demoralizing fashions and the dangers of underworld depictions were also discussed Chief Regan of Buffalo noted styles were demoralizing while Pinkerton said women would have their way With Detroit and Montclair chiefs weighing in the balance Board action on William Burns honor roll was dropped and plans for future discussions noted Cincinnati was named the 1915 convention city
Unionville June 17 Rev J MacInnes reports on N F A Norfolk Va recent trip at Minisink Council No 63 Friday evening. Attendees urged as many matters of importance arise. Local notes cover visitors moves and church festivals plus two fruit ice events at Mt Salem with plans for fine weather and a welcome.
A protest in Whitehall drew a crowd as militants demonstrated near a statue. Several participants faced police intervention. one woman was restrained while others clashed with officers, and the scene drew jeers from onlookers during the disturbance.
Wallkill Council No 92 and affiliated groups will dispatch a special train from the city at 1 PM to Circleville for the presentation of silk marching flags to Otter Patrol Circleville and Troop 6 Loyal Boy Scouts. Return is planned for 5 30 PM after ceremonies at Circleville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rowland. About 300 to 400 participants expected. Uniformed Bank members meet at Grace Church parish house at 12 30 PM to prepare.
The Water Board of Newburgh conducted its annual inspection of the city’s water source and board property on Wednesday. Board President Thomas King led the party, joined by four members Lewis Burhans Harry J Hoon William F Brush and Joseph H Turl, plus Mayor John B Corwin City Council leaders and local officials in eight automobiles.
County officials led by James D. Mee and district attorney J D Viet Jr. joined a party including city engineer William Blake and health officer Thomas Burke on an annual inspection of the water system. They visited a Washington street school house pumping station High Service reservoir Carter street Mowell reservoir and water shed sites before proceeding to Middletown for an annual dinner at Gotlock McCune's Hotel in Wurtsboro Sullivan county.
Miss Elsie Marsden hosted a gathering at her Highland Savoy home on Wednesday afternoon for several of her young guests. The item appears in a local advertisement urging readers to use Times-Press want columns for needs and notices.
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