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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

3

Women urged to fight enemy propaganda nationwide movement

Mrs. Thomas J. Preston Jr. urges American women to counter pacifist and pro-German influence by spreading real war knowledge. The National Security League calls for club discussions, rewards for study, newspapers to publish ideas, and volunteers teaching English to non-English speakers to steady public opinion and aid the war effort.

Thomas J. Preston, Jr Grover Cleveland Women of America National Security League Preston Security League

Cut in aerial mail route planned to extend use

Washington June 19 A reduction of the air mail rate from 71 cents to 16 yanta an ounce under consideration by Postmaster General Burleson. In the first month of operation the Washington New York route carried 11 109 miles and logged 2 hours 69 minutes in the air. Fog hindered operations and plans to add signal stations are proposed to guide rotators.

New York-Washington Washington Burleson Mather Air Service Hurrison Durmount Philadwlpaia New York Lient Edgerton River

Rules for National Army Work or Fight classifications

New York June 19 rules and definitions govern draft classification for unproductive workers under the Work or Fight act. Provost Marshal Crowder distributes the pamphlet to draft boards detailing criteria for idle workers and the range of occupations deemed nonproductive, with procedures for appeals and impact on residency and exemptions.

New York Jeens Genera Crowder Athimiante Deomuts Yabet Acti Fenerriz Donaniio Ster Paleo Dotal

In the Service of Their Uncle Sam

Private Charles A. Koman, son of Mr and Mrs A Koman of Crystal Run, 107th Infantry, now somewhere in France. Parents have word of his safe arrival overseas. Private Myron W. Bilyeu of the 309th Machine Gun Battalion has arrived in France, son of Mrs Anna Bilyeu of 64 East Avenue. Private Floyd M. Garter, son of Mr and Mrs Curtis M Carter, a former...

Charles A. Koman A. Koman Crystal Run Go. I 107Th Infantry France Rafe Myron W. Bilyeu 309Th Machine Gun Battalion Mra. Anna Bilyeu East Ave Floyd M. Garter Mir Curtis M. Carter Edward G. Minshull Frank J. Minshull First Replacement Regiment Infantry

Rev Cloyd earns B D at Yale and BA from Missouri

Rev A L Cloyd pastor of South Centreville and Mt Hope churches earned the graduate degree of B D from Yale during the School of Religion commencement. He also received a BA from the University of Missouri in 1911 and plans to return to Orange County New York. He has spent eight years abroad visiting 17 foreign countries and traveled eight months off the beaten path with $10 to his name for a world tour.

Times New Haven Conn A. J. Cloyd South Centreville Mt. Hope Presbyterian Yale University of Missouri Orange County New York Jly Mr Cloyd Tie

Anniversary of Great Waterloo Battle

A late nineteenth century newspaper note marks the anniversary of the Waterloo campaign. It recalls Napoleon’s defeat by a coalition including Prussia and Britain, cites troop numbers, and mentions Allied and French efforts. The piece reflects era tone and regional context, noting Waterloo’s location and the broader 1815 campaign.

Appointment shifts to Bridgeport church leadership

Rev VanBuren, long associated with St John's AME Zion Church, has been appointed by the central order defended in New York to serve in Bridgeport Connecticut. The move prompts the concerned board to review evidence and report to the Adjutant General for action by the Provost Marshal General.

Bridgeport Dung Charence Vanturen Passon AME Zion Thetopal Sears Centerenro Defended New York Tog Hame Conn Siete Tarn Wil

Memorial Adopted For Mr Denniston At Hudson Presbytery

At the Hudson Presbytery meeting in Webb Horton Memorial Church on June 18 a memorial praising Hon Augustus Denniston was adopted. A committee was named to arrange a suitable memorial honoring his long faithful service as a rising elder within the Hudson Presbytery. Signed by Rev Edward B Shaw of Monroe and Clarence G Seward of Venton.

Hudson Webb Horton Enteu Kingdom of God Edward Bb. Shaw Monroe Clarence G. Seward Venton

Miss Leschom to Wed W. H. Musbach This Saturday

Miss Leschom becomes bride of W. H. Musbach in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the groom’s residence 2 Linden Avenue. Miss Clara Leschem, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Loesch em of LAdneston Manor will be solerrized by Rev Dred Kirkwood. The groom is connected with EG W, Mianhach & Son Inc. Mr Musbach holds an official post.

Mooo Oeleck Une Linden Avenue Clara Leschem John Loeschem Ladneston Manor Willam Mustach EG W Mianhach & Son, Inc Mushach

District Attorney and Assistant Attend Town Meeting

In Newburgh, Meikiey Attorney Henry Hitech and Assistant i Duttna Willams Po Gres of Pertheri attended a local town meeting on a routine office matter. The purpose was unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the event involved district attorney personnel discussing legal business in Middleton on a weekday.

Meikiey Henry Hitech Newburgh Willams

Kitty Carmody Undergoes Operation At Waddletown

Wies Kitty Carmody was submitted to an operation on Monday at The Waddletown Santtaram. The note appears in Time Press BANL columns Adven Usement urging readers to seek help when in need of anything.

Wies Kitty Carmody Stony Yoraa Waddletown Santtaram Time Press

First Concert in Academy Park Draws a Crowd

Large audience attends the first band concert of the season at Academy Avenue Park. The C. & W. Band performs Tuesday evenings throughout the season and the program is highly praised.

Academy Park Academy Avenue Park

Hears Seditious Talk on a Train

Newburgh June 19 a.m 2 passengers on the 9 55 southbound West Shore train spoke German in a car behind others. A passenger complained to the conductor. The train was met by armed guards at Jona Island and the men were taken off for federal investigation.

Newburgh West Shore Jona Island

Western Troops In Middletown Move To Port Embarkation

Several hundred khaki clad members of a western regiment march through Middletown to Wickham Avenue station for embarkation at 10:30 Wednesday. Their regimental band leads the parade, and the troops had not alighted from cars for days as they head to an Atlantic port.

Atlantic North Street Orchard Street Wickham Avenue

Memorial window dedication and church notices in Washingtonville

Washingtonville reports Corporal Roy Jones in base hospital in Georgia and a memorial window dedication at Droaming Grove Church with Rev Laman Alhott expected to preach. Also notes Children’s Day at the Methodist Church, a baptism in Salisbury Hills, a marriage at the bride’s home, and a Chamber of Commerce meeting with Lt. Robert Ryerson as guest.

Washingtonville Roy Jones US 5. Army Texas Raymond Dusenberry Camp Hancock Paris Densie Sherwood Harriman Chames Bracks Bracks Droaming Grove Laman Alhott Dr. Abbott Jarre Methodist Nel Salisbury Lills Mise Helen Charles Hanel Joseph Cooper W. A George

Regular Hoffman Lodge 432 meeting closes season

Tuesday evening a large turnout for the last Hoffman Lodge 432 F and A M IBL communication. The third degree was conferred on a class of candidates with many visitors from the county and nearby areas. Officers absent due to war service included Junior Warden Walter S. Marx and F Oliver Rockafellow. Andrew J. Baird impressed on organ with A Perfect Day as the Masonic sextette sang Keep the Home Fires Burning. Lunch followed. communications paused until September 17.

Hoffman Lodge 432 F. & A.ibl GC. BH. Pickard J. W. Davis Livingston Manor Lodge Livingston Manor W. Davis Alex. Voorhees Wilbur Wagner J L. Wears George F. Newman George LeRos B. J. Merritt Floyd Verwilliser Harry Voorhees E. O. Stunevant LeRoy Mott HC Roteris R. E. Wright AL Decker J. E. Decker W. L Mott Mongaup Lodge Liberty Grover van Vagner Russell Lodge Ravens JW. Gray Ophir Lodzs France J. G. Pothemus Walton Lodge Walton Frank Hane Wallkill Lodge Waiden C. C. Benedict Durive Water C. W. Kay Theo Dor Wiierman

Divorce Decree Given to McCord in Newhursh Case

June 13 in Justaine Alabama a divorce decree was issued in the action brought by H. Sewoer against Mrs Carrie McCord. The husband William B. McTach of Craxford Merz Kinmia Baker testified against the daughter accused of infidelity.

Newhursh Justaine AL H. F. Sewoer Carrie McCord Hisvand Wiliam B. Mctach Craxford Merz Kinmia Baker Defendan Let Dauchirr

Salisbury Mills Records Note Local Names and Events

Salisbury Mills notes from June include Alfred Wishton and Everett Valentine marriage, John Heng Jr joining the service, Theodore Van der Meuren purchasing a large ship, and Miss Alice Gangue of Newburgh involved in local affairs. Names, dates, and places anchor the fragmentary report.

Salisbury Mills Dornie Alfred Wisht Mamed Everett Valentine John Heng, Jr J Worming Goshen Theodore van der Meuren Alice Gangue Newbursh

Newburgh Soldier Galloway Killed in Action June 6

First Lieutenant Judson P. Galloway of Newburgh, a local National Guardsman and cyclist, is reported killed on June 6 in France. He was 30, married January 10 to Miss Jane McShane, and had earned the Croix de Guerre after combat in which gas exposure occurred. He was active in the Wheelmen’s Club and a partner in Galloway & Dempsey.

Times-Press Newburgh Judson P. Galloway National Guards Orange County Inotice War Department Lieut Galloway Washington Galloway Masonic Lodge Sweet-Orr & Co James A. Dempsey National Guard St. Patrick's Cathedral New York Gailing France Jane McShane Newbourgh

Warwick Moose Ladies Host Lodge Induction Banquet

Members of Chapter No 275 Ladies of Mooseheart Legson and Middletown Lodge No 349 visited Warwick Chapter No 117 Ladies of Mooseheart Legion and Warwick Lodge No 1368 L C C M at their new home. They attended a meeting, witnessed the initiatory ceremony, then joined a banquet with dancing music and speeches.

Mooseheart Legson Middletown Lodge L. O Warwick Warwick Chapter Mooseheart Legion Warwick Lodge

Bring Newburgh Residents Here For Treatment

Two attendants from the Middletown State Hospital arrived in town to accompany three Newburgh patients to the facility. Edward Carnes of 55 Third Street and a patient from 119 Parmenter Street were among those proceeding for treatment. Carney was arrested June 13 for an obscene act in front of Jennie F. Snyder during a Red Cross visit and was arraigned before Recorder Cassine, then committed to the county jail for sanity examination.

Lefore Recorder Caatline

Payne of Beacon a Hun Prisoner

Washington dispatches report John J. Payne son of John Payne of Beacon is among prisoners taken by Germany. He is said to be among the first American prisoners captured at Lorraine and moved from Darmstadt to Tuchel before Beacon. No record confirms his unit. he may be from Bacon, S. F.

Washington John J. Payne John Payne Beacon Germany Lorraine Anl Darmstadt Tuchel Bacon S. F

Ice Cream Festival Aims For Friday Night

A brief local note says an ice cream festival will be held this Friday evening at the M E Church. The event follows Sunday with her parents at pace An.

Pace M. E

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