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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
An old time catalog style sale promoting Soisette Pajamas at 1.50 and 2 dollars with night robes 80 cents to 76 cents and one dollar. It markets everything for men including hats socks coats underwear and hand baggage.
Montgomery June 29 The commencement exercises of Montgomery High School were held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening June 27 under ideal conditions. Fourteen graduated from the gram sun department to high school including Ming Catharine Ahearn Edward Ahearn Masa Anna Revier and others. The village graduates received diplomas from Rev J Frederik and Prof Esmond Reardaloe. Music and remarks highlighted the ceremony with honors awarded to Miss Tinth Crabtree first, Miss Velene Wall second, and Miss Flee Doth Cabli Tho.
In a fragmented notice, Cohen's and related firms advertise a Ladies and Men apparel sale at 5 West Man sheet and other locations. The ad references various offices and directors linked to casket and funeral services, including Alexander Memrit and Cornelius, with National Casket Co listings and multiple New York addresses.
The report recalls Pershing and the Su- class of 18 graduates at Goshen Command High School Wednesday evening, mentioning an encounter with seven German airplanes and a Lafayette Escadrille connection. an oblique wartime reference follows about Italian ship losses and Canadian advances near Lens with heavy artillery support and repulsed German attacks near Fontaine.
A large Goshen High School auditorium hosted the 26th annual commencement with Eleanor Pise winning the Orange County Cornell Scholarship. Principal Smith announced Will Bennet’s memory funds, and diplomas were awarded to high school and training class seniors amid speeches by Rev. Muse and Prof. M. C. Smith.
A detachment of about 40 men from the Twenty Ninth New York Cavalry camped two weeks at Hardenburgh Bridge, left for St. John in a county training move. The piece notes local residents and events including lectures, sermons, church services, and community notices amid a wartime homefront backdrop.
June 29 report of a June 23 picnic on school grounds with games and luncheon. local services by Ron Mr. Hasiy in Maggs Clove show house. Miss Alice Friter hosted friends on her birthday. card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. John for family support. medical note on yawning and respiration.
Albany June 29 The Murray Electric Light and Power Company of Monticello has filed a petition with the State Public Service Commission seeking authority to issue seventeen thousand dollars in first mortgage six percent thirty year bonds under an existing mortgage.
Westtown scene includes visiting resident Edward Durland with niece Miss Conklin, returns from Lakewood health improvements for Misses Mary and Jane Sayer, funeral for Daniel Willinson aged about 36 after railroad accident, life insurance details noted. Automobiles join local trend as Miss Model Morton buys a Ford touring car. Community festival plans, charity drives, and social visits described with local expectations and dates.
Church notices list Ridgebury Presbyterian Union service at 11 a.m. and a 10 a.m. Sunday school with a 7:20 p.m. sermon relocation. Denton Presbyterian holds 10 a.m. Sunday school and 7:45 p.m. preaching on The Unanswerable Question. A union picnic is planned at Walling's grove between Blaze Hill and South Centreville on Saturday, June 30. An Ornithologists note mentions crown cries.
A county demonstration promoting food supply expansion features a committee from the Drags County Food Reserve Battalion guiding a canning effort in June. The event aims to boost reserves and support local households amid shortages.
At Pine Bush station from 5 40 to 6 30 p m July 4 the latest methods of canning and preserving vegetables will be shown. All ladies are invited to attend and organize canning clubs.
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