Graduates of Middletown High School Class of 1917 Receive Diplomas
The Middletown High School graduation on the Stratton stage honored 20 girls and 16 boys who earned diplomas after four years of study. Miss Antoinette Conkling and Miss Lois Meech Pollard delivered essays, and George Adams Boyd spoke on The Spirit of Old Orange. President Hopkins presented diplomas as classmates received prizes for scholarship and essays, while a storm interrupted the ceremony after the benediction and star spangled banner.
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High Ashes
Stratton
A. & Hopkine
Board of Aducation
Academy Evenue
Orange County
Middletown
Mipe Lole Meech Pollard
Misa Lois Meech Pollard
Miss Pollard
George Adams Boyd
George Adams’ Boyd
Old Orange
Boyd
Sons of
124Th
Orange Blossoms
Herbert Shipman
Times-Press
Lauretta Mancy Tuthill
Misa Lauretta
Nancy Tuthill
Tals
Hague
Board of Education
Hopkine
Clases
Gtr
John W. Slanson
Stanard D. Bitter
Ira Marsop Coen
Mary Josephine Moran
Cohen
Mr. Boyd
Mary Moran
Talcuit
Porest Preston Hunter
Lois Meech Pollard
Elinor Francisco
Latretta
Myrta Gibba
A. M. Payne
Finn
Clemson
H. B. Woodward
Woodward
Local Names List Readers Narrowly Recognize Citizens
A fragmented OCR fragment lists numerous personal names including Dentel Moran Adela May Brans Virginia Mateal Ball Helen Marvette Lutes Hazel Keener George Adams Bove Mary Moran Dorothy Lehman Morrican Antoinette Marguerite Alien Beatrice Angeline Buaith and others, indicating a compiled register of residents or participants. The text appears as an unordered roster without dates or affiliations.
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Dentel Thomas Moran
Adela” May
Kialo Mee Brans
Virginia Mateal Ball
Helen Marvette
Lutes
Hazel Louise Keener
George Adams
Bove Mary Josephine Moran
Dorothy Lehman Morrican
Antoinette Marguerite Alien
Beatrice, Angeline Buaith
Board of Health Holds a Meeting
Regular Board of Health session in city hall reports May health metrics as positive. Deputy Elliott presided in mayor's absence. Health Officer Hammer, Sanitay Inspector Greene, Chemist Bull, and Registrar Stanton present. May deaths total 38 with 24 due. State Hospital accounts include nine deaths. births 13. Legislation reorganizes state hospitals as districts filing own reports. Sewer Committee orders Dra per Brook sewer work from Lenox rear to Grove street corner and Railroad avenue to curb stench.
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Board of Health
Elliott
T. Frank Cullinan
Hammer
Greene
Chemiat J. C. Bull
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Stanton
Heoy- Pita
Sewer Committee
Commion Council
Draper Brook
Lenox
Grove Street
Railroad Avenue
James H. Kelley Laid to Rest After Fatal Accident
The funeral of James H. Kelley, killed by an accidental shotgun discharge at Springfield, Massachusetts, was held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at his mother Mrs. Almira Kelley's home. Rev. S. D. Butler officiated. interment followed in Hillside Cemetery. Kelley was a longtime Middletown resident, former fire department foreman, and veteran of the regular army.
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James H. Kelley
Springfield
Mass
Almira Kelley
Isis
Newburgh Plans Defense Company Organization Discussed
At The Palatine in Newburgh officials and local leaders advanced plans for organizing and drilling a home defense company. John C R Taylor Middletown chaired the Orange County Home Defense committee with City Manager Henry Wilson and J Bradley Scot in charge. Pietro Loribati Jr of Tulxedo supervised countywide league efforts.
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Palatine
Newburgh
Hoo
John C. R. Taylor
Middletown
Orange County Home Defense Committee
Henry Wilson
J. Bradley Scot
Taylor
Llague
Pietre Loribati, Jr
Tuxedo
Tuslor
Horses Bought for the New York State Police
Albany June 27 two hundred and more horses purchased from the British remount station at Lathrop Missouri for 11 each for New York State police troopers. Maj George Fletcher Chandler head of the organization informed Governor Whitman that the heroes were sold at coal British government official signaling a concession amid a strike.
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Albany
Lathrop
New York State
George Fletcher Chandler
Governcr Whitman
Ibis
New York
Ohio Cuts Aid To Help Drunkards Find Work
A garbled syndicated item reports Ohio declining welfare assistance aimed at placing intoxicated individuals into employment. The text is incomplete with numerous OCR errors, but suggests a state policy decision limiting aid programs. No clear dates, names, or affiliations are confirmable due to corruption.
Sues to Revoke Three Licenses in Middletown
The State Excise Department seeks to revoke licenses for Hugh E. Durham Herman Walzenegger and Thewss Ray in Middletown. Hearings before Judge Morehauser in Poughkeepsie began June 26. Testimony alleges owners allowed disorderly gatherings and improper language. no active immorality charged. Attorneys for Durham Walzenegger and Ray and for the state appeared.
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International News Service
Newburgh
State Excise Department
Perako
Middletown
Hugh E. Durham
Herman Walzenegger
Thewss Ray
Juaticg Morehauser
Poughkeepsie
Asien
Former Goshen Priest Honored for Priesthood Jubilee
Yonkers June 28 Simplicity marked the silver jubilee of Rev Charles T Murphy pastor of St Marys Roman Catholic Church South Broadway His career began with a year studying law before entering St Josephs Provincial seminary at Troy His first duty was Blessed Sacrament Church New York where he assisted Monsignor Matthew A Taylor for 17 years He later succeeded Rev Dr Patrick J Mahoney at Goshen guiding the parish and greatly reducing its debt He is a Knights of Columbus member and noted for continuing the late pastors work with strong parish and school maintenance records.
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Patrick J. Mahoney
Yonkers
St. Mary's
Miss Millepaugh Weds Mr Smith in Elmaville
One of the prettiest June weddings occurred on Wednesday morning June 27 at 10 o clock in St Marys Church Elmaville Helen Millepaugh daughter of Mrs Stephen Millepaugh became the wife of Frederic Smith son of Mrs Joseph Smith all of Elmaville The ceremony was performed by Rev Thomas Dougherty in the presence of guests The couple were attended by Miss Clara Sialthee as bridesmaid and Edward Fahy groomsman After a church ceremony the newlyweds went to Kingston for a wedding dinner at The Mitchell The couple will begin housekeeping in Ellenside
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Eudeville
Jaume
St. Mary
Misa Helen Millepaugh
Stephen Millepaugh
Frederic Smith
Joseph Smith
Eileoville
Thomas II Dougherty
Clara Sialthee
Edward Fahy
Sroomswan
Kingston
Cottage cheese urged to aid food supply
June 26 report from Ohio State University agronomy professor R Stolz notes cottage cheese can boost protein in diets and stretch meat supplies. He says rising demand for cottage cheese reduces waste and supports economic food provisioning amid shortages.
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Colum
R. Stolz
Ohio
Wife beater jailed for river attack and partial drowning
Marlin was sentenced to 160 days in the workhouse after beating his wife. He reportedly dragged her toward the Kansas River and ducked her under the water three times. Judge Herroff remarked on the defendant's spirits and suggested further penalties tied to the punishment.
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Ree
Kansas City
Kaw
Geerse Marlin
Mme
Dack Martin
Marin
Herrof
Ellenville High Class of 1917 Graduates 18
Ellenville June 28 The baccalaureate sermon for the Class of 1917 at Ellenville High School was delivered Sunday evening by Rev J E Apples. Diplomas were awarded by Board of Education president Judson S Dutcher. The eighteen graduates include Bart Count George C Rose William Booth Arthur Griffen Abram Jacobson and others. Several plan to enter college or teaching training. one will attend Mt Harmony Academy and Phillips Exeter. Several enlisted in National service and training camps.
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Ellenville
Ellenville High School
M. E
J. E. Apples
Nellie Holson
St. John's Episcopal Church
Golo
E. B. Kimble
Frank J. Campbell
Bagh School
Menmrbers
Board of Education
Judson
Dutcher
Wiows
Bart Count
George C. Rose
William Booth
Arthur Griffen
Abram Jacobson
Kenneth Merwin
Norbury Terwilliger
Nellie Davenport
Carolyn Divine
Gladys Decker
Ruth George
Hazel Godfrey
Winifred Galbraith
Sarah Bucholz
Nadia Hillman
Pauline Edson
Madeliun Tinsley
Reba Turner
Earl Count
E. E. Count
Io the
National Service
Washington, D. C
Mt. Harmon Academy
W. C. Rose
Peekskill
Phillips Exeter Academy
Andover
Mars
Quiet Wedding at Montgomery Brides Katarine Lyon
A quiet home wedding united Katarine Lyon Denniston and Renwick Thompson Senior on Wednesday June 27 at 12:30 in Montgomery. Rev John K Thompson officiated with an honor guard of immediate relatives. Guests included Mrs G W Sul of New York, George Dodge formerly of the area, and Mary Johnston of Montclair visiting at the Empire House. Local residents attended, and a band concert drew many, with autos filling the streets.
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Montgomery
Katarine Lyon, Denniston
William Y. Dennleton
Renwick Thompson Senior
Bessie H. Senior
John K. Thompson
Goodwill
G W. Sul
New York
George Dodge
Empire House
Mary Johnston
Montclair
Clinton Street
Thea
Tne
A. Wndeg
Flag Presentation at Unionville Church Event
A patriotic service at the Unionville Methodist Church on June 24 marks a red letter day as a silk flag is presented by Rodemy Clark of Weattorn on behalf of the United American Mechanics council. Rev. Ir HB Leech of Phillipstown will deliver the oration, noted for civic interest and loyalty.
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Caronthe
Neew
Dance for Red Cross Draws Crowd at Masonic Temple
A large Middletown gathering at the Masonic Temple raised over 85 for the local Red Cross. McConnal’s four piece orchestra played as A P L Rifenbary MC’d with tributes, soloists, duets, and a military display, while volunteers from Tompkins Dry Goods and others provided flowers, drinks, and chairs.
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Masonic Temple
Red Cross
Mutual Benefi Association
Tompkins
McConnal
A. P. L. Rifenbary
Masons
D. B. Sweeney
Middletown Ice Co
Hasbrouck & Davis
Mutual Benefit Association of the Tompkins Dry Goods Co
W. J. Seeley
Mary E. Brennan
Misa Neille Daly
Misa Filorefice Gerhardt
Gertrude Werner
Florence Moran
Minas Geraldine Hornbeck
Edna Pelton
J. B. Rowley
Lyman Peck
Thompson Ridge Social News and Church Services
Thompson Ridge updates note visits by Emma Neweon and families from Brooklyn and Middletown, with relatives in Wailkill and Saranac. A Friday prayer meeting is planned at Addison Crawford’s home and a special Presbyterian service is set for Sunday. Christian Endeavor meets at 7215 with a Laule Things That Make or Mart sermon. Seareville Grange hosted a recent event at Bloomingboro with a large crowd enjoying the occasion.
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Thompson Ridge
Misa Emma Neweon
Brooklyn
W. J. Roberts
Searsville
J. S. Hasbrouck
Middletown
George Taylor
William VanWagenen
Kathleen
Wailkill
Waldo Dickergan
Chifford Kernochan
Saranac
Addison Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Christan Iadeavor
Laule
Charles Beice
Satan
Edna Bodie
Masbrook
Henry Crist
Floyd Huitelander
George Hultslander
Seareville
Bloomingbore
Otisville Community Notes and Upcoming Epworth League Event
Otisville reports residents at home and visiting family members including Mrs Willam Hirdedan returning from out of town. A Fourth of July Stgepor event for Epworth League at the church is planned with a sale of tickets and refreshments. Several local families and visitors are noted, including Mr and Mrs Frank Wood of Newburgh and Miss Louse Writer.
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Otisvile
Horst
Vere i
Willam Hirdedan
Mvntle Lancaster Teerang
Jair
Aleo
Esch
New York City
Frank Wood
Newbursh
Louse
Georss Miller
Jesse Cranse
Tersiay
Fairkoe Lake
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Mive Elinor Francizcu
Pereca
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Mewerd
Weele
Reerda
Ty Howard Wesse
New Fielda
Ira Marsop Cohen
Slauson
Mies
Esther Elizabeth Phillipe
Rather
Elizabeth Phillipe
Old South
Virginia
Hopkin
Hopkins
Middletown High School
Beton
Heela of Commerce and Agricultire J
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Himory
Watt
Wms
Daushter
James M. Fall
Laurence Nieto Dodd
Elixx Nielson
Port Avenue
Tuthill
J. F. Toth
Willem Daud Lain
Erein Redolph Packhiees
Myron Wilem Bilrea
Esther Einzatrth
Phillize
Irn Matzo Coben
Jota Willem Mangas Howard Wallace Weale
Katherine Smith
Francia Joetah Caney Gettrnte
Mary Snalts
Edward Vincent Momma Corn
Flere
Heieh
Dore Hart Féwie
Sweesy Binet
Franciece Veen Ford
Jeewh
Odd
Newburgh Plans Defense Company
Commins
Cironi
Fiiere Matecus
Joheanns
Henry Kobi
Durham
Walsenegeer
Charles W. A. Sneed
Ray
PB. J. Finnis
Goshen
Rev
Charles T. Murphy
Miss Millepaugh
MR. Smith
Wawarsing
National Red Cross Fund
Elleoville High School
Thardas
Mance
Cormines
Beater
Oor
Allentown
Leslie J. Shurter
S. S. Shurter
Thin Village
California
Palk
Jansen K. Hoornbeck
Mr. Hoormnbeck
Westlake Coona
Alfred Coons
Elizaville
Allie B. Seaman
Oberlin
Roger Tice
John A. Tice
Taylor Brothers
FE. B Kimble
Abister Paint Works
Berwick
Pennsylvania
Lemuel DuBoista
Middletown Homeopathic Hospital
Edenville
Green J. Diratton
Miss Denniston
Renwick
Unionville Church
Otisville
Haprinces
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