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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1918

Page

3

North End Notes Brighten War Drive Efforts

Local O and W employees and area shops boosted the Red Cross fund this week through door to door solicitation. At Smith Street plant, early week subscriptions neared a thousand dollars as many workers contributed. the O and W roundhouse led with 100 percent participation. Private Roy Leemon, at Kelly Field, Texas, reports good health amid training. A large Red Cross benefit dance, Buckout's Jazz Orchestra, is planned at Mason Temple for Wednesday evening. Italian American Day festivities included a large flag hire and a well attended thimble party at the North End church.

Red Cross Doorth End Smustberg, Nast and New York, Ontario and Western Hoya Khaki Roy. Leemon Robert. J. Leemon Smith Street Thin Clr Leemon United States Aviation Corps Kelly Field San Antonio Texas No. 1 Italy New York Ontario and Western Etroel

Middletown Library Institute Focuses on War Aids

The Middletown district library institute met at Thrall Library on Friday with attendees from multiple towns. Speakers included Ann Wynkoop on war literature, Judge Wigena on War Savings, and John Bright on Red Cross literacy. An exhibit of war posters and new books drew wide interest.

Middletown Thrall Library Dugater Ping Bush Joel Whitton Mowalls Mira Nelle M. Tuthill Misa Sarat T. Mapps Henry Case Goadon Ming Henriette Coleman Thos H. Bradley Mise Hertha M. Dorland Tuxedo Park Wannah Patterson Walden Ethel 2B Leeming Eldred Walter B. Styles Port Jervis Misa Margaret B. Marah New Hampton Edina Denton Washingtonville Mtr W. V. Seaman Newburgh Lillian O. Estabrook Mary K. VanKguren Caroline M. Little Mabel Johnson Mildred Hartin Ruth McPhitamy Anna Fi. Hadi Endcuts Thia Ann Wynkoop Mish van Keuren Russell Wigeiia

Law That Paid As Proved By Events Of War

An editorial praising Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts of the 15th Colored Detachment of the New York National Guard for defeating twenty four German soldiers in France. It defends a 1919 bill to organize a colored regiment, recounts political battles, and credits public officials and Major General Daniel E Stickney for support. Louis A. Cuvillier, former New York military chair, signs the piece from Askombis, May 22.

Timer Pras Henry Johnson Needham Roberts 15Th New York National Guard France National Guard Sandun Ridge Dax Sulzer Waliant Syocch Daniel E. Stickies New York Imh National Grand Regiment of Louis A. Cuvillier Committee On Military Affairs Askombis

Draft age to remain unchanged say military officials

Washington May 24 military authorities state they do not expect to raise the draft age despite General Crowder's work on draft mobilization. They believe national manpower is adequate and that those already of draft age may be utilized as needed.

dBis Washington General Crowder

Talks at Benton Avenue School Friday Afternoon

At Benton Avenue School pupils and staff gathered in the yard on Friday afternoon at 11 30. John Richt, chair of the Red Cross local chapter, spoke briefly and students sang patriotic songs. Mr Bright highlighted a boy named Joseph Rezzoal who saved 16 thrift stamps and seeks 16 cents to buy a War Savings Stamp.

Mits Hall John Bright Red Cross Joseph W. Golt Walter B. Styles Eldred Lawrence Greene Fara Bureau Denton Avenue John Richt The Bright Joseph Rezzoal Clis Nile Keltow

Fine Universalist Church Choir Concert Delights Unionville

A Universalist chapel concert by the Christ Church Choir drew a large crowd with period ambience and enthusiastic applause. Prof Bumperdinkel failed to arrive due to a missed train, delaying part of the program while Mr Greene and others filled time with remarks and readings. The choir, led by Miss Myrt Gibbs, included Mrs L V Gregory and many named members, with ushers and refreshment staff aiding the event. The Times-Press published the printed program, and the evening ended with encores and appreciation.

The Universalist Jenkins Greene Unionville Jim Bro. Greene Bumperdinkel Misa Myrt J ° Gibbs

Honor Roll Names Threaded Through Tuxedo Town Records

165 names appear on the Honor Roll listing local young men serving their country. Lorillard Lodge plans to confer the third degree on June 10 with five candidates. Captain and Mrs Bush travel to Newport News to visit their son Adrian before he ships to France. Howard D Seely sells three purebred Helstein cows to John D Rockefeller for his Tarrytown estate, Rockefeller’s first Helstein purchase. The cows yield two cans of milk daily and have strong butter records. Watch the Times-Press Wanted Columns for more ads.

Tuxedo Lorillard ‘Lodge Standard Lodge Manx G. O Bush Newport News Virginia Sheir Adrian France Aghn D O Howard D. Seely Maple Knoll Farm Goshen- Chester State Road John D. Rockefeller Tarrytown New_York Thia Mr. Rockefeller Mr. Seely

Salvation Army Women Brave Shells At Front

Captain Ethel Renton, serving nearly ten years with the Salvation Army, was sent to France in August to lead women workers under fire near Jers amid German shelling. She helped provide doughnuts and support to American soldiers, enduring gas attacks and adjusting a gas mask task along with her duties.

Ethel Renton France Mentha Americas Salvation Anny Adarr United States Evan Renton Salvation Army Jers

Fifteen Ellenville Men Leave on War Quota Monday

Ellenville May 28 A list of Ellenville men in the current draft quota is published with names from Ellenville and Napanoch. John William Hornsberger Robert Grattan Nathan Cooper and others depart for Camp Waiteworth via Napanoch on Monday May 27 to join the U S service. Jan gen K Hoombek Ambulance Corps member mentions active service in France and front trips. Local papers note Red Cross efforts and a patriotic program at Ellenville Church with Rev J E Appley speaking and Ward Post G A R veterans planning the memorial sermon.

Sullivan County Wadaworth Regia Ferman Beck Barryville James Hain Schneider St. Alban Xircel Montreal Canada Frank BD. Smith Anchorage Elkins Park Wesley Brown Westbrookville Jackson T. Smith Hurleyville William ‘Robert Alley Main Avenue Asbury Park Arthur Ingerham Livingston Manor Katt Dunn Parksville Shore Gordon Glen Wild Russell A. Gratte Woonbrookville Herman Slegel Crotonanavenue New York City Wh. Mam Short Irentston Avenue Bridgeport Conn Thomas W. Clark Coopyl Edward Joseph Gulligan Oakland Valley Albert E. Rampe Academy Street Liberty Daniel C. T. Sturgis Grahamsville Chauncey Clarence Miller Louis Cuuler Hyman Alotetier Christopher Moser Roscoe Max Philip Soth Ambtone Ford Wurtsboro Earl Hudson Brown Winterton Vincent Tompkins Gilbert J.goer Hazel Charles A. Hartz Hawking Moses H. Levin Mountaindale Eugene E. Bates Harry Weinalein Roy C. Hamilton Lavingson Manor Graham John Summitville George van ‘Inwegen Fred Smith Selverkill Max Natz Harry DB. Keator Frederick Cganfeld Walker Valley Christopher M. Smith Montcello Benjamin H. Ferman Hasbrouck Ralph Currey Horton Brown Joseph Harris South Falisburg Ge. W. Gordon Herman F Imbscn Narrowsburg Thornton Mudd Henryt RL Newberger Jeffersonville Rake John Horton Elfred Mortis Tatechow Stevensstile Clifton Mapes Montlecito Edward Brazington Lawrence L. Mauxchald Wiliam Kurth Delvingston Manor John H. Katy Calliooon Frank T. Hannon Rock Yi Charles Levy Montreelin John Roemer Tonville Sheldon Terbuah Laberty George Ellenville Larkin Mra Willfim Villake Abda Cornell University U. S Leo Cornell France Fort Slocum Napanoch Alleenate Ellen- Wille John Willam Hornsberger Robert Grattan Nathan» Cooper George C. Dowe Henry Charles Seymur, Jr Henry Warren- Hartwig Gail D. Horton Frank Thomas Marshall Gerardus B. Higgins Edward Cantine Douglas William Markie Sarquel Silverman Aseust Sagi Lyle ‘M. DePuy Gordon Bradford Augustua “Taylor Staley Davis Mahlon Desa Frederick Wood Ly Wall Theae Ulster County Camp Waiteworth K. Hoombeek Charles Black Washington, D. C Massachusetts Avenue Dougherty Ellenville 7 J.E. Appley

Chance to Get Into the Army As a Volunteer

Middletown observers report a new amendment to the Graft law requires men aged 21 since last June 6 to register next Wednesday. Penalization for noncompliance is noted, with officials predicting more voluntary enlistments as the Army opens its ranks to local draftees. Corporal Majower urges eligible youths to visit the recruiting office to form Middletown volunteers now, arguing rapid mobilization is essential to win the war quickly.

King Street Middletown Majower

Priest Praises the Red Cross in Chester Sermon

In Chester May 24 the Rev Father Gilmartin rector of the Chester and Monroe parishes praised the American Red Cross Society. He recalled meeting its members at camp during the Spanish American War and urged parishioners in Monroe and Chester to join and contribute to the ongoing drive.

Chester Father Gilmartn Monroe American Red Grows Society Third Liberty Loan

Paul John Terwilliger Dead at Grandparents Home

Paul John Terwilliger aged one year nine months and two days died at his grandparents home at 3 25 am after an illness lasting several days. Born August 23 1976 he was a son of Harry R Terwillinger and Mary Ann Harmon. The record notes attendance at an agricultural show and a trip to New York for a dairy fair.

Paul John Tersilliger J. C. Harmon Sect Avenue

Births in Crystal Run area names Will Nial Cox

A son named Will Nial Cox was born to Mr and Mrs ieleca W Cox of Crystal Run on Thursday May 23 date unreadable due to OCR. Rhodella Jacobs of Crystal Run is listed as grandparent or relative.

Fon Ieleca W. Cox Crystal Ran Will Nial

Eyes Tell the Truth in the Sret Rane Race

A brief note on interpretation where eye expressions are trusted over spoken language in the Sret Rane context. The saying highlights how practical men depend on visible signals rather than words.

Not All Love and Silence in a Patient’s Ear

Dr. AL Brill of New York notes a musical genius who, despite listening with rapture to melodies, believes noises disturb his sleep. He insists the patient could work better if a drum were played beside the room to stimulate thoughts.

AL AL Brill New ‘York

Spider and Fly Relations Move Toward Natural History Insight

A Chronicle note reports on a correspondent using the microscope to study houseflies and a parasite on them. The immature parasite stakes a winged palfrey, guiding the fly to new places, a finding that may advance understanding of wasp-like behavior and parasitic control in natural history.

Pegasus Charger Comancilisn Enden Chronicle

Intelligence and the nature of smart learning

A fragment discusses intelligence as a mind characteristic rather than action. It notes that intelligent people may be self educated rather than formally schooled. It contrasts intelligent individuals with those who are socially boorish or conceited.

Washington Society Announces Pending Meades Capp Wedding

Mrs Courtas Tater Mer, daughter of Treasury Secretary William G Meades, and Mr Claston Capp of Philadelphia plan to wed. Engagement announced by Mrs Marta well known in Washington. The couple and their daughter Mia Kons McAdoo Martie are mentioned in society notes.

Washington D.C Courtas Tater Meron Secretary of the Treasury Willam G. Meades Claston Capp Philede- Pom Marta Mia Kons McAdoo Martie Meades Cupp Jele Cayten, Cupp Palladeipem

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