U S Legion Leader Calls for 100 Percent Orange County
Commander Callan urges 100 percent membership to back the American Legion drive at a regional gathering in Warwick. He praises Chairman Cooley and highlights Kings Park activity and a new war memorial hospital appropriation. Mrs. Keens lauds auxiliaries and post cooperation as Warwick hosts a county meeting with entertainment and awards.
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San Francisco
Orange County
Cooley
Legion
Saranac Lake
Hoya
Kings Park
State Hospital Commission
Col. Wickersham
Governor Smith
Mrs. Keens
Callan
Women's Auxiliary
Ita
American Legion
Auxiliary
Garrison
Kings Park Hospital
Ashe
Warwick
Post
Societie Dea 40 Hommes Et & Cheveaux
Alan
Huyler
Sheriff Raids at Port Jervis Target Local Figures
Port Jervis authorities raided the homes of Alexander Zanese at 25 Railroad Avenue J J Bowen at 9 Front Street and Wolf Holtz at 55 Front Street. Evidence was seized at Zanese and Holtz sites. Zanese and Holtz were arraigned before Judge Bevans waived examination and were released on $600 bail each for grand jury action.
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Port Jervis
Alexander Zanese
Railroad Avenue
J. J. Bowen
Front Street
Wolf Holtz
Zanese
Holts
Holtz
Bevans
Bosch McKenna Wedding at St Joseph Church
Edward Poken of 126 Fast Main street and Minas Florence McKenna of 16 Charles street married at 10 30 Monday morning in St. Joseph Church rectory. Very Rev Dean J P McClancy officiated with C W Bosch brother of the groom and Miss Harriett Miwner as attendants. They departed by car for a wedding trip.
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Edward Poken
Fast Main Street
Minas Florence McKenna
Charles Street
St. Joseph's Church
Dean J. P McClancy
C. W. Bosch
Mies Harriett Miwner
Wurtsboro Woman Found Dead in Home
The Wurtsboro village resident Mrs. Stephen Wakeman was found dead Sunday morning at her Pine Street home. Daughter Mrs. John Merritt discovered the body on the floor near the bed. Officials listed natural causes.
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Wurtaboro
Stephen Wakeman
Thin Village
Pine Street
Johbn Merritt
Prohibition Ruling Says Ships May Not Bring Liquor
Justice Van De Vanter reads the decision restricting liquor on ships under U S law. Justices McReynolds and Sutherland dissent. Sutherland would temper the rule for foreign vessels while upholding a ban within U S waters. Officials in New York discuss maritime liquor handling under the three mile limit.
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van de Vanter
McReynolds
Sutherland
United States
New York
O Merale
Cunard Lian
Supreme Court
Three Mile
Heard No Shot Says Irvines Missed Grand Jury
Irvines were not summoned before the Weertchester grand jury because they had not told local officials their story. County officials said the state police had never mentioned the case to them.
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Irvines
Weertchester
Train Derailment Injures Five at Great Meadows Station
A Lehigh and Hudson Railroad train derailed at Great Meadows station near Belvidere New Jersey early Sunday. Five men were injured two cars were demolished Albert Snyder of Great Meadows was most seriously hurt. Lewis D. Karmer and Dewitt Howell of Groat Meadows expected to recover. The others sustained only minor injuries.
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Lehigh & Hudson Railroad
Great Meadows
Belvidere
Albert Snyder
Lewis D. Karmer
Dewitt Howell
Groat Meadows
Warwick Auto Club Holds May Smokers Night at Red Swan Inn
The Warwick Auto Club will host a smoker at the Red Swan Inn on Friday evening May 5 starting at 5 pm. The event offers refreshments, cigars, and entertainment by professional talent with several speeches planned.
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Warwick
Warwick Auto Clab
Red Swan Inn
Cubans Fall to College Point in 10 Inning Loss
Middletown Cubans drop a 7 4 decision to College Point after a 10 inning game. Es trade and Hernandez starred with a mix of hits as the Cubans produced 17 total. The Cubans open the league Wednesday at Trenton New Jersey.
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Middletown
College Point
Hernandez
Estrade
Galeto
Gutierrez
Calvo
Parado
Blanco
Trenton
N. J
Governor Smith May Address the County Fair Here
Gov Alfred B. Smith may speak at the Orange County Fair in August. Alan Madden secretary of the agricultural society wrote inviting him and the governor’s secretary replied that the invitation would be favorably considered though he cannot accept now due to the difficulty of scheduling far in advance.
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Alfred BK. Smith
Orange County
Alan ©. Madden
The
Agricultural Society
Gov. Smith
Bartlett Sells Dwelling Here
Charles Bartlett has sold his property at 22 Highland avenue corner of West Main street to Mary G Lyons a Pine Bush teacher who takes possession June 1. Bartlett plans a summer trip to Saratoga after selling his seventh local grocery store most recently the Pronk building on Franklin Square, disposed of Saturday per the Times-Press.
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Charles Bartlett
Highland Avenue
West Main Street
Mary G. Lyons
Pine Bush
Bartlett
Saratoga
Pronk
Franklin Square
Horse Show at Tuxedo Announces June Event
The Tuxedo Horse Show will run on June 8 and 9 with new features including whippet racing. Major Mierre Lorillard Jr and Mrs David Wagntall take executive charge. Mrs Wagstaff serves as judge. Courses exceed fifty and hundred yards as fast whippets enter the competition.
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Mierre Lorillard, Jr
Mra
David Wagntall
David Wagstaff
Clean Up Week Initiated by Mayor in City Proclamation
Mayor Robert Lawrence proclaimed Clean Up Week urging residents to improve the city’s appearance. He asked residents to collect rubbish and place it where street cleaning can reach it for disposal at the city dump.
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Robert Lawrence
Lawrence
Eity
Fishermen Return from Delaware County Trip with 108 Trout
Ralph E B Ogden A Lawrence Mora ir and Douglas K Spiers returned Sunday from a four day fishing trip in Delaware county with 108 trout caught during their stay. The fish averaged ten inches and were distributed among their friends.
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Ralph EB. Ogden
A. Lawrence Morair
Douglas Kd. Spiers
Delaware County
Goshen High Defeats Chester High in Friday Baseball
The Goshen High baseball team coached by Edwin Nicholson defeated Chester High in their Friday game at Brownleigh Marte. Tixedo High was also part of the schedule, but the report emphasizes Goshen’s win over Chester High in this matchup.
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Goshen High School
Edwin Nicholson
Tixedo High School
Brownleigh Marte
Goshen
Cheater
Dealers Sign May Milk Contracts Across Regions
Additional dealers who have signed contracts for Dairymen's League milk for May were announced Monday at the office of Division Representative J. G Petherbridge. The list includes W. A. Law revice & Son at Chester Henry Wolp mann at Littl Britain and Borden's Farm Vrothers Company at Burnside.
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Dairymen’s League
J. G Petherbridge
W. A. Lawrevice & Son
Chester
Henry Wolpmann
Littl Britain
Borden's Farm Vrothers Company
Burnside
Piorida
Hamptonburgh
Johnson
Kipp’s
Secret of Baby Contest Sparks Local Prize Gaffe
Port Jervis hotel proprietor A. E. Powers was presented with a white male baby eight months old as a prize in a local store promotion on Friday afternoon. The stunt drew surprise from bystanders and prompted questions about eligibility and safety.
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A. EB. Powers
Port Jervis
Pummage Sale Set by Mission Club Thursday
Ladies mission group announces rummage sale Thursday at the Wartler Parish House. Proceeds support church work and local outreach programs.
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Ladies’ Mission Cwele
Universatiet Chereh
Perieh House
New Postage Stamps Arrive in Several Denominations
A supply of new postage stamps in 25 10 special delivery five four and two cent denominations has been received at the post office.
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Pomtottler
Rainfall Inches Reported at Alter Plant
The Alter plant recorded 1.86 inches of rain from Saturday night into Sunday morning, noting a heavy wet spell. The report highlights a substantial rainfall event affecting operations and outdoor conditions.
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Alter Plant Register
Depew and Calder Endorse American Role in World Court
On April 20 Chauncey M. Depew and William M. Calder voiced support for U S participation in the Permanent Court of International Justice. Depew urged joining the world court while stressing constitutional alignment and non military burdens. Calder, at a Mundell Choral Club breakfast, argued participation would aid international issues and follow the Washington arms conference.
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New York
Permanent Court of International Justice
Chauncey M. Depew
Montauk Club
Brooklyn
Europe
Asia
World Court
Calder
United States
William M. Calder
Mundell Choral Club of
Commodore
International Court
America
Court of Justice
Washington
China
Japan
Screen Scout Search Will Close May 10
The Sea Scouts seek undiscovered talent in Middletown and vicinity. Entries must be photographs received by the Screen Scout editor by May 10. Photos published this week will be tested by New York motion picture stars to select possible contracts.
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Sea Scouts
Middletown
Times
Bereen Boonte
New York City
Times-Preas
Middies Edge Port Jervis In Opening School Game
Middletown High School’s Middies defeated Port Jervis 5 to 3 at Glennette Field. George Gett starred with a strong pitching performance and 17 strikeouts, while Goff powered the offense with a key late hit.
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Middies
Port Jervis
Middletown High Schoool
George Gett
Academy Avenue
Hayes Field
Kingston
Glennette Field
Herald Swery
Goff
Community notes from Centreville district and surrounding towns
Social items list visits and greetings among residents of Centreville Mechanicstown Port Jervis and Middletown. Mentions births weddings trips and illnesses along with upcoming local meetings including church social plans school election and a talk by Orange County Farm Bureau manager L D Greene at Wa yawanda Grange No 1003 May 4.
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Wawayanda Grange
L. D. Greene
Orange County Farm Bureau
Newburgh Brewery Men Plead Not Guilty in Federal Case
Andrew J Leight and Charles K Leight of the Highland Brewery Newburgh pleaded not guilty in Federal court to allegations of illegal sale of beer with excessive alcohol content. Federal agents seized evidence. both men were released on $1000 bail each pending trial.
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New York
Andrew J
Charles K. Leight
Highland Brewery
Newburgh
Jiater
Birth of RaymondGeorge Kegert at 2 Everett Avenue
Mr and Mrs George H Kegert announce the birth of their son Raymond George on April 28 at their home at 2 Everett Avenue.
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South Centreville
Viva
Martha
Emma Booth
William Blummel
Mechanica. Town
Martha J. Hobbing
George H. Kegert
Everett Avenue
Raymond George
Time's Changes Cupid Becomes Gold Digger Figure
Satirical remark describes Cupid as a fat former cherub now a rotten gold digging figure armed with a pick and spade. The piece shifts mythic romance to a sharp social jab about money and desire.
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Cupid
Cherub
Augustus W. Bennet Named Referee in Bankruptcy
Augustus W. Bennet of Newburgh was named referee in bankruptcy for the southern district of New York, to replace Walter C. Anthony. Bennet, born 1897 in New York, studied at Amherst and Columbia Law, served in the naval air service, and is the son of former Congressman William S. Bennet. Anthony will continue handling cases until his jurisdiction is cleared. Anthony remains with Columbus Trust Company and local historical societies.
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Newburgh
Augustus W. Bennet
New York State
Walter C. Anthony
Bennet
Anthony
New York City
New York
Washington, D. C
Amherst College
Columbia Law School
Graham Witschief
Naval Air Service
Columbus Trust Company
Tompkins to Dine Masons Officers Dinner at Pennsylvan ia Hotel
Supreme Court Justice Arthur S. Tompkins, Grand Master of New York Masonic lodges, hosts a dinner at the Pennsylvania Hotel for the Grand Lodge associate officers and his district deputies staff. Rev. William F. Kettle, Grand Chaplain of this city, is expected to attend.
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Supreme Court
Arthurs. Tompkins
Empire State
Pennsylvania Hotel
New York
Grand Lodge
William F. Kettle
Emerson Hough Dies at 66 After Illness
Emerson Hough, noted author, died in an Evanston hospital at age 66 after intestinal obstruction led to surgery and heart and respiratory complications. He was taken ill last Thursday and died today.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Emerson Hough
Evanston
Hough
Colonial Tea Room Planned by Local Residents
Miss Lynda S and Mrs. Anna Marshal Hock announce plans to open a colonial style tea room at the Jessup home on 9 Washington Street. The rooms will feature antique furnishings and will operate during daytime shopping hours and in the evenings.
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Lynda S&s. Jessup
Anna Marshal Hock
Jessup
Washington Street
Seize Alleged Liquor in Raid
County authorities raided the Greenville state road location of Leon Corwin and seized 60 gallons of alleged apple liquor. He was to be arraigned this afternoon.
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Port Jervis
Leon
Corwin
Greenville State Road
Newburgh Free Academy Beats Raymond Riordan Prep 6-1
Newburgh Free Academy opened its baseball season with a 6-1 victory over Raymond Riordan Prep of Highland at Recreation Park. April 30. The game was reported by telephone from Newburgh.
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Newburgh
Newburgh Free Academy
Raymond Riordan
Highland
Recreation Park
Undertaker A. J. Reed Dies After Funeral
Returning home from a funeral in Rockland, A. J. Reed an esteemed local undertaker collapsed Thursday afternoon and died that night.
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A. J. Reed
Rockland
Unionville Veteran Receives Federal Compensation
Herbert Bennett of Unionville, a Battery C 147th Field Artillery veteran gassed in action, has received $700 back compensation and will get $100 monthly for permanent disability, per a Middletown Red Cross note citing the Veterans Bureau.
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Herbert Bennett
Unionville
147Th F. A
Middletown
Red Cross
Dairymen League Cuts May Milk Price Below April
Members of the Dairymen's League Co operative Association will get one cent less per quart for milk in May. In April the rate was 2 dollars and 80 cents per 100 pounds, equivalent to 2.80 dollars per 100 pounds. In May the price drops to 2 dollars and 33 cents per 100 pounds for fluid milk. Each 100 pounds contains seven quarts.
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Dairymen’s League Co-operative Association
New York City
West Forty-second Street
New York
The Novel as a Powerful Engine of Civilization
A concise reflection on the novel's role in shaping society, praising its transformative impact as a driving force behind cultural and intellectual progress. The statement attributes exceptional influence to literary fiction in civilizational development.
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Sir John Herschet
French chemist claims new alloy rivals gold
A French chemist announces invention of an alloy that purportedly matches gold in luster durability and resistance to tarnish. If validated this material could offer a cheaper or more robust alternative for jewelry and industry.
Such Io Human Nature Colton Quote Reflection
A compact pithy line notes the view that few pity misfortunes while many resent success, attributed to Colton. The remark contrasts sympathy and envy in public sentiment about achievement.
Sponges Abundant in Australasian Seas
In Australasian waters sponges are plentiful with horny sponges noted as the highest form. The abundance suggests rich marine life in the region and potential uses in research and industry.
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Australasian
The Manhandier
Tomorrow the least successful han ger of men will be the manhandler Forbes Magerine.
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Forbes Magerine
Porcelain Bell Carillon Planned for French Cathedral
A French cathedral announces plans to install a 60 bell carillon crafted from porcelain. The project aims to create a delicate melodic ensemble for sacred spaces and public concerts.
Richard’s Question on Vaccination and Baptism
A six year old boy Richard wonders if vaccination and baptizing are the same. The article notes children discuss church baptism and immunization after church and school experiences.
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Richard
Theodore Roosevelt on fear and duty in leadership
Roosevelt notes that natural courage is pleasant but unnecessary for all to excel. He argues that those without fear can still perform duty with equal efficiency by choice, standing beside fearless men as capable peers.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Remarkable Horsemanship Relay Feats Mention Sweden Prince
The account highlights endurance horse riding with Charles XII of Sweden as a prominent figure. He reportedly rode from Demsatica in Turkey to Strelsun on the Baltic, a 1300 mile journey, in two weeks, maintaining about 90 miles per day.
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Charles XII
Sweden
Demsatica
Turkey
Strelsun
Baltic
Racial tale about a gem among Jew Greek Armenian
An old Turk narrates a story illustrating differences among Jewish Greek and Armenian. In a bazaar a gem is eyed with envy by the Jew who wishes for it the Greek who claims it and the Armenian who jokes you had it.
Freedom and Readiness to Use Liberty Quote
A compact quotation notes that some argue people must be prepared before they may be free. It compares this idea to a fool delaying entering water until learned to swim, attributed to Macaulay.
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Macaulay
Wisdom's Whispers and Quotations About Work
A reflective piece noting a proverb about collective effort versus individual action and quoting Spurgeon on the power of one person achieving great things. The text muses on wisdom and the idea that big outcomes start with single efforts.
Quote on human hope and knowledge by Matthew Arnold
The passage reflects Arnold’s view that human spirit must entertain hopes beyond verifiable knowledge. It argues life gains depth and progress when people imagine possibilities beyond what is known or proven.
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Matthew Arnold
Small Words Prove Strong in Plain Speech
A compact note on how brief words carry power when used with care. The piece argues that simple language, chosen precisely, communicates clearly and leaves lasting impact. It emphasizes skill in selecting plain terms over flashy jargon.
Mad King Ludwig Spends Large Sum on Royal Bed
Ludwig II of Bavaria, famed for extravagance, reportedly spent 725000 on a single bed and had another bed built to resemble a Gothic cathedral with tall windows and a Madonna painting set in the headboard area.
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Ludwig II
Bavaria
New Eden Tablet Rewrites Genesis Story
A 2100 B C clay tablet presents a fresh Eden narrative. It reports Adam's expulsion not as punishment but to prevent immortality, offering an alternate early human origin account.
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Adam
May Be Something in This Exchange Motto
The brief urges personal accountability before blaming others and suggests a private, blunt rebuke may help. It promotes direct self-critique rather than passing responsibility.
Ants Dance Like Humans When Happy Say Researchers
A noted ant expert observes that happy ants lift bodies and perform small skips, behaviors that resemble human dancing. The finding highlights possible complex communication and movement patterns in ant colonies.
Popular Idea About Detecting Gold and Silver Is Incorrect
The text states there is no instrument that can indicate the presence of gold and silver or their ores. It notes that iron attracts a needle, but gold and silver are not magnetic.
Double Viewpoint on Repentance Highlighted
The quote contrasts true repentance as a double aspect, weeping for past misdeeds and watching the future with vigilance, underscoring a paired moral conscience. The South notes this reflection as a timeless view on remorse and foresight.
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South
Classified Ads Auction at Late E. D. Howell Home
Auction Thursday May 4 at 12 30 at the home of late E D Howell New Hampton items include harness blankets robe ladders garden tools poultry netting grindstone household goods bedding stoves wagguum cleaner White sewing machine and cabinet organ terms cash Mary Howell
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E. D. Howell
New Hampton
Mary Howell
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