Middletown Boy With the 78th Tells of Departure
Middletown soldiers of the 78th Division leaving Camp Dix New Jersey for France. Corporal Ralph J Salvall of Company Mi 810th Infantry describes the high spirits as they prepare for overseas service and anticipates reuniting with home friends. He notes many Middletown men in the division and reports band parades and general cheer on the eve of embarkation.
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Middletown
78Th Division
National Army
Camp Dix
Wrightatown
N. J
France
Times- Press
We Cuems
Times Press
Ralph J. Salvall
810Th Infantry
Della
78Th
Uncle Sam
Roy Rogers
Three lead winners in city high school Red Cross essay contest
Miss Margaret F Rockefeller daughter of Howard Dockefaler of Wileelly won the first prize in the Chamber of Commerce essay contest for high school pupils on One Duty to the Red Cross and Why. Second prize went to Mrs Laren Woodley a non resident in third year English and third to Miss Barbara Radzinsky of Middletown city. 76 essays were submitted with 250 word limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret F Rockefeller
Howard Dockefaler
Wileelly
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Laren Woodley
Barbara Radzinsky
G. F. Radzinsky
The
Fiorr
Margaret
Rockefeller
Pianders
Joe
Elyo
Red Crows
Maclaren Woodley
MACLAREN WOODLEY, Third year Ha ¥ilsh, Middletown Third Prize. =~ Byron ald
Red Battle
Wiyona
Hull
Harmen- Jry
Chestnut St
Middletown High School
Engliteh
Goshen Inn to Open Season with Dance Benefit
Goshen Inn plans season opening on Saturday May 26 with a May 28 dance benefiting the American Red Cross. Admission is one dollar. The inn resumes under Charles Uverlate who ran it last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Inn
American Red Cross
Charles Uverlate
Grand Conclave Simplified By War in New York
Albany May 21 war conditions alter the grand conclave plans for the Grand Commandery of Kalgits Templar of New York. The Troy session June 24 and 25 will be shorter with the parade canceled and ceremonies reduced. Plan details await the program committee in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Kalgits Templar
New York State
Troy
Templars
Dhe
Grlewold
Trey
Serosa
Public sale of household goods at the theater on Main
The notice states sale of goods after Saturday afternoon at leadlock to raise funds for the Red Cross. Citizens express deep gratitude to Mr Voogelin for his generous support and indicate support plans to continue patronage.
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Atere
Leadlock
Voogelin
Mr Duffey to Speak at Annual Sullivan Dennis Club Event
State Vichsan Commissioner Ha win Duter of Aldans was invited to address the Sullivan Dennis Au vormrahie Club's annual gathering to be held in LaBerts on Friday, June 7. The commissioner accepted an aviation which was expected to occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Duffey
Vichsan
Hawin Duter
Aldans
Sullivan Dennis Auvormrahie
Laberts
Beginning of Anthracite Use Spurs Wilkes Barre Hope
The narrative recalls early efforts to prove anthracite coal as a practical fuel starting from 1791 discoveries by Philip Ginter. It highlights Wilkes Barre pioneers and Judge Fell as key figures, the failed Philadelphia reception, and how William and Maurice Wurts backed the Wyoming and Lackawanna Valleys quest, birthing the coal’s future prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh and
Schuylkill
Mauch Chunk
Lehigh and Schuylkill
Philip Ginter
Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming
Wilkes Barre
Jesse Pou
Comnecticut
Tife
Bachsmith
Obadiah Gurr
Tudge Fell
George M. Hollenback
Wilkes Narre
Philadelphia
Col. Hollenbick
Schuylkitt
Col Hollenback
William and
Maurice Wurts
Hollenback
Judge Fell
Wurtees
Lackawanna
Arrest of Soldier Absent Without Leave in Middletown
Private Benjamin Altman, reported absent without leave from Camp Uptown, caused a Middletown police notice. Officers traced a suspicious soldier near the Post Garage and the Hotel Waldorf, with Altman found in possession of $19 and a hot Ford touring car. Authorities doubt the car’s origin and continue questioning Altman about his whereabouts and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah O'Leary
New York
Middletown
Ben-jamin Altmiano
Uploa
Swinton Laciuny
Wat Nw Nan
Glor
Oscar William Hf. Faulkner
Hanford Party Returns From Southern Clime
Mr and Mrs Charles D Hanford and Mrs Hanford's sister Misa CVW Bidet return to ihfa city from St Petersburg Florida after spending southern month to escape northern winter. They recount news of local option stor and say they were traveling through Jacksonville en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D Hanford
Ihfa City
Mra Hanford
Misa Cvw Bidet
Mountain Wille
St Petersburg
Florida
Hanlon
Stor
Ely Brecht
Petersburg
Liberia
Restas
Eiminer
Wal Wouse
John K Hall
St Materedure
Earl E. Drohl Wins Port Jervis Benefit Bout
Earl E. Drohl of this city won the benefit wrestling bout in Port Jervis Monday night defeating Hane Lebner the Metropolitan Champion. The event drew a large crowd though profits fell short of expectations. proceeds go to fund a recruiting automobile for Uns district. Corporal Majower was defeated by Carl Weyman of Nexburg. Drohl will meet Yeasuf Hussan the Terrific Turk in Port Jerris on June 1.
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Cnr FE
Drohl
Port Jervis
Hane Lebner
Uns
Corporal Majower
Carl Weyman
Nexburgh
Deohi
Yeas
Central Valley Man Breaks Leg
Central Valley resident Varlow Ford sustained an aft leg fracture on Mandar morning when a plane he was unloading toppled and pinned his limb. He was transported to Middletown Sanitarian and treated by Dr. CL Reason, now resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varlow -Ford
Central Valley
Middletown Sanitarian
CL Reason
Whittemore Blacksmith Passes After Long Illness
John Whittemore of New Paltz born July 1837 died at his home in Matloldlt Sunday afternoon after a period of ill health. He operated a blacksmith shop in Pale Nil for about 25 years and belonged to Haden River Lodge No. GV F and A M and Mad Hiver Chapter No. 342 Order of Eastern Star. Funeral planned for Wednesday.
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Johnston Dera Whitiaiora
Matloldlt
PAS Roar
Whittemore
New Paltz
Pale
Haden River Ledge No. GV
Hiver
Order of Eastern Star
Wedneway
Auto Truck Route Planned Between North White Lake and Middletown
Lou Coantrimman of North White Lake announces a motor truck route starting after June 1 between North White Lake and Middletown. The service aims to establish regular weekly trips for freight and passenger transport along the new line.
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Lou Coantrimman
North White Lake
Breezy Notes From the Hill Tells Local War Era Updates
Local column recounts visits by Francis Mead and Mrs. Ashley party from Atlantic City to Johnson and Stamford, with stops in White Plains and New York. Notes wartime social life, nurse arrivals, Camp Dix trip, Red Cross drive launches, and community health updates at Ashley Hall and Bloomingdale Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Mead
Ashley
Dilion Drive
Johnson
Atlantic City
M. ©. Ashley
Rhea Ashley
White Plains
William J. Runzell
Bloomingdale Hospital
Stamford
Reverend Dr Thomas Gordon Dies in Washington Home
Rev Dr Thomas Gordon former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Findlay Ohio died in Washington D C Monday. Funeral services were held at his late home and he was interred in Findlay. He served Findlay from 1886 for 12 years guiding growth and preached with strong gospel leadership. His son Hayner Gordon became a patent attorney. The community recalled his sermon The Personality of Jesus Christ delivered during a visit two years earlier.
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Thomas Gordon
First Presbyterian Church
Times
Washington, D. C
T. D. Mille
Findlay
Hancock County
Br. Gordon
Thia'city
Gordon
Washington
Middletown
Hayner Gordon
Jesus Christ
Colored soldiers cited for bravery in France
A dispatch from American headquarters in France names Harry Johnson aged 23 of Monroe Steed Albany and Needham Roberts son of Rev Norman J Robins of Trenton New Jersey as two colored men cited for bravery in holding up a German raiding party. They belong to the 15th Infantry renowned for its brave service.
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France
Harry Johnson
Monroe Steed
Albany
Needham Roberts
Norman J. Robins
Trenton
N. J
Tvo
Time Press
15Th Infanire
Florida man Samuel Cohen fined for vandalism and smoking
Samuel Cohen of Florida paid a ten dollar fine in recorder's court on Tuesday for spewing bin and emobile on North Reed. The complaint by Motoresels Oeer Ben jasmin and Ward alleges two offenses, including speeding and smoking by the car with the water apo.
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Aman
Samuel Cohen
Florida
Recorders Court
North Reed
Cohen
Motoresels Oeer Benjasmin & Ward
Tne
Patmore Called to Military Service Action
A.C. Patmore news editor of the Monroe Gazette is called to report and will leave his position around May 25. He served as Chester representative for the Gazette and also acted as a Times-Press correspondent and advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmore
A.C. Pattiore
Monroe Gazette
Fatmore
Chester
Gazette
Times-Press
Governor Whitman Tours Milk Exposition and $10,000 Jersey Cow
Governor Whitman opened the National Milk and Dairy Farms Exposition at Grand Central Palace on May 21. He toured exhibits with Mrs Whitman and dignitaries, including Charles Wilson and S J Lowell, admiring the $10,000 Oxford Briar Rose Jersey cow. He urged increased milk consumption as a wartime food measure and noted daily programs with Arthur Williams and Hoovers visiting later in the week.
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New York
Whitman
Grand Central Palace
Big Hall
William B. Dans
Council of Parms and Markets
Charles §. Wilson
New York State
Arthur Williams
Herbert Hoovers
Washington
Lawyer Weeps as He Pleads in Foreclosure Suit
In Orange County Court Judge Russell Wiggins heard arguments opposing a foreclosure action by David Hopkins of Otisville against New York Zinc & Lead Company near Wauksboro. The case seeks to foreclose a mortgage of about 600 to 900 dollars on the mining property and equipment as interest holders contest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juige Russell Wiggins
David Hopkins
Otisville
New York Zinc & Lead Company
Wauksboro
Aining Company
Actiog
Orange County
Teelimony Laken
Judee Wirgins
Hoskins
Moshive
Wiggins & Bultenheim
AL A Somervell
New York City
Praata
S. 3
Someruel
Adler Peaning
Afernom Gan
Wicins
Wia
Decision Am Nl
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Corporal Salvati
Dix
Aida
Ralph J
Salvati
J. F. Tuthil
Mary K Vanitevren
John Bright
Antiquarian
Fell
Hanford
Earl E. Drohl
William H. Kelly
Ashley Hall
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
NW. J
Rutgers
Jeanette Armson
Stillwater
Minn
West
Toiles
Misa Schwaebie
Texas
Frank Ellison
State Hospital Division
Cara
Lincoln Highway
Paul Crowley
McDowell
War Service
Dave’ Taylor
David Taylor
General Hospital No. 6
Fort McPherson
Dave
O. K
M. FE. Moran
Duline GC. Waldt
Carl
Bloomingburg
Joseph Schramm
Williaw York
Jack Finnegan
Gurnaide
Owen Reddy
Ward
John Galbraith
Carpenters” Star
Galbraith
Olive Louise
Jones
van Sickie
Mia
Mary M. Schmitz
Mairon
Misa Agnea M Walter
Ron
Renan
Nersing
John L Williama
First Presbyrian Church
Barnal
Findlay, O
Liberty
Annie C. Nearn
R. N
Delaware
Geo Pershing
Rhine
Marc McDermott
Minam Nesbit
Francine Larrimore
R. J. Colfer
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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