British Bring Down 24 Planes in Italy
London May 27 An official series of British operations in Italy reports since May 18 Royal Air Force reconnaissance behind enemy lines and bombings of huts and dumps. Twenty four planes were destroyed in air combat and one enemy observation balloon burned. no RAF losses in this period. Hospital returns: Mrs H A Hopler of Pine Bush NY recovering after throat operation in New York. condition satisfactory though weak. Box Social planned at John Taylor’s Thompson Ridge for Ballville MLB church relief. ladies asked to bring lunch for two and place cards in box. A A 5 warns of theft risk as a man may steal postage stamps. but not if a street car conductor knocks down four nickels.
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London
Italy
Royal
British) Ir
Vatkoon
H. A. Hopler
Pime Bush
Miss Alston
New York
Pobe
J. W. Draper
Batterly
Thompson Ridge
John Taylor
Ballville
MLB
sJady
Virgil O. Strickler
New York City
Strickler
Ellzen
Iend
Jesus
Kouus
Centurion
Orner
Europe
Bilil on the Job Brings Back Opportunity Phrase
The Observer of Events and Things notes that door knocking has fallen out of style yet insists opportunity remains on the job. The quirky quote highlights a persistent chance in a changing social scene.
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Bilil
Local quarrel highlights blame and injustice in town
A garbled line hints at Smythe facing trouble from an abusive figure named Jefer. The note questions Jostres tolerance for addressing grievances and implies a broader call to expose wrongs within the community.
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Smythe
Uew
Jostres
Beat Methods for Fire Prevention and Safety
A concise note on prevention emphasizes early action and preparedness. It asserts an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and stresses proactive heat and fire safety measures to avoid outbreaks.
Interesting View of War by Christian Scientist
Virgil O. Strickler argues Christians and Christian Scientists must support the Allies and government in World War I. He insists democracy and Christian redemption rise above autocratic German cruelty, warning that defeat would erase centuries of moral progress and enslave humanity to the Antichrist.
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Germany
Europe
Jesus
Humanity
Veterans Attend Services At Old St. Pauls
Gen. Lyon Post 260 members attended St. Pauls Church to hear Capt. Arthur Rudd, ex special envoy to the American Ambassador in Petrograd, who spoke for the American Red Cross. He described wartime relief efforts, Russian Revolution impacts, and urged aid as America’s role in world freedom. The service ended with America sung, with plans for Aviator Artino to speak next week.
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Gen
Docton
Caphan
Iuselan O Meer
Atory
Meison Dal
America
Artino
Jackson Post
Jacikson Post
A. R
Women’s Relief Corps
First Congregational Church
Dr. Swift
Greece
Rome
Palestine
Orange County Golf Club Opens Memorial Day
The Orange County Golf Club opens the season on Memorial Day with a patriotic theme. Members will host tournaments with two cent Thrift Stamp entry fees and prizes consisting of Thrift Stamps. Men's handicap events cover 18 holes and 36 holes, while women compete in a 14 hole handicap. Play begins at 1 o clock, with options for morning or afternoon rounds. Social events include music and refreshments, featuring speakers Miss Ayres and Mr Croats, as well as a talk by Mr Gray about the Hed Crows in France.
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Orange County Golf Club
Mixses Ayres
Stem
Gray
Great Front
Obituary of David Sayer of Unionville
David Sayer aged 39 died at his home on Orchard Street following a long illness. He leaves his wife and two brothers William of Westuown and Charlie of New York City. Funeral held at his home this afternoon at 1:21 led by Rev. B. S. Chedister. Interment Unionville Cemetery.
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David Sayer
Unionville
Hyer
Orchard Street
William
Westuown
Charlie
New York City
B. 8. Chedister
Unionville Cemetery
Summer visitors and church notes from Unionville
Mrs Laura Wentward the artist, formerly of Mr Hope, is spending summer with Mrs Corwin at Spruce Lawn. Ben Spottingbag returned from Enosburgh Falls after two weeks near Hires Condensed Milk Co. Mrs Morace Edwards visited Newark relatives last week. Miss Kimble's pupils give a piano recital at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 1. The Jeadies’ Aid meets with Mrs Halliday Friday at 3. Presbyterian Church held minisink council and Rev Joseph Macinnes spoke to Americans with the line I’m a Citizen of a Mean Country.
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Unionville
Laura Wentward
Mr. Hope
Halliday
Presbyterian Church
Minisink Council
Joseph Macinnes
Darby Gillespie Walden Wedding at Methodist Parsonage
Frank Lorenso Darby of Middletown and Celia May Gillespie were married at 9 o clock Friday morning at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. W H Lofthouse officiating. Darby plans to leave Middletown for Camp Wadeworth Monday morning. The piece notes Bristol as an ancient port connected to English trade and mentions John Cabot’s 1487 voyage from Bristol.
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Darby—Gillespie
Walden
Frank Lorenso Darby
Middletown
Celia May Gillespie
Methodist
W. H. Lofthouse
Derby
Selects
Camp Wadeworth
Bristol
London
Freon
John Catet
Nova Scotia
Chinese confections and the clever methods of Chinese cooks
The piece notes that Chinese confectioners possess many secrets and great skill. It claims they can empty a shell and fit it with a new filling without a trace, and also extract orange pulp to fill with fruit jelly without leaving rind evidence.
Woodridge Over Tops Red Cross Drive in May Parade
Woodridge residents joined a day of patriotic activity led by the MASH meeting and a 200-strong school parade headed by 200 children wearing Red Cross nurse uniforms. The Gold's Casino venue hosted a large crowd for speeches by Prof Greenwald and others, with funds reaching 138 dollars toward a 200 dollar goal before a 4 dollar venue fee. A donated quilt now being raffled and displays from Druggist Levine bolster donations. Uncle Sam and Red Cross imagery encourage purchases to support local servicemen.
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Woodridge
Red Cross
Gold
Ostrander
Liberty
Greenwald
Liberty High School
Benson
Weisborn
Levine
Sweet the Red Cross Fund
Uncle Sam
Wurtsboro Memorial Day Decor and Local Movements
Wurtsboro scene notes Memorial Day services held Sunday with church beautifully decorated. Local families visit relatives, cottage stays at Townsley, Gehick, and Anderson places. Several residents relocate purchases, trips to Camp Dis, and a Middletown High School trip to Yankee Lake. Arthur Harris, son of Rev D T Harris, left Camp Dis for service in France with the 312th Infantry.
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Wurtsboro
Albin Kindburg
Cragsmoor
Charles
Sidney Terwilliger
Biss Terwilliger
James Reed
Dr. Crane
Townsley Cottage
Giessler
Gehick Cottage
Mary Kirk
Middletown High School
Yankee Lake
Edmund Wilson
Kentockety
D. T. Harris
Arthur
Camp
Dis
312Th Infantry
France
Eva Stanton
Kingston
Long Island
Port Jevis
Henry Smith
West End Reformed Church
Oak Party rural comedy at Edearind M E Church
Ridgebury residents learn of a May 28 performance titled Oak Party presented by an all home talent cast from the Edearind M E Church parish house. Musk ey Jackson’s orchestra and Frank Wilson solos will feature. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for children five to twelve.
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Epworth J Lrade
Cath Ved
Cleaning a Brass Ornaments and Frames With Ammonia Solution
To Cian Brace remove tarnish and colorations from brass ornaments and picture frames. Dissolve a soft sophe size piece of exe in a pint of boiling water. Add a tntleepenn fal of ammonia. Wring a cloth and gently wipe the item. Then rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth.
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Cian
Forscok Medicine for Literature Theen’s Shift to Letters
Nenrik Theen, a twenty year old medical student at Christiania, chose literature over medicine after a brief stage debut at the national theater. His parents and classmates noted his preference for literary pursuits over clinical study.
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Forscok
Nenrik Theen
Dre- Talis
Christiania
Nathonmlheater
Theen
Medicien
Rotter Bearings and Rall Beatings Hire German Invention
A garbled passage notes a German invention tied to rollers and bearings. It mentions Rotter Bearings and Rall Beatings and discusses rollers over belts, claiming the design can retain axial strains and remain precise as worn.
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Sen
Seth
Montgomery News Bits and Local Events May 28
On Montgomery Newburgh State road holdups rise as three motorcycle riders threaten a man on Saturday night planning to steal his wallet and watch. The Modern Magdalene will screen May 29 in Seniors Hall with a comedy. Various local residents make trips, purchases, and visits. Memorial Day will be observed with a parade at 7:30 p.m. and services at Riverside Cemetery led by Hon. John Scott King amid Wilson’s day of intercession for victory.
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Montgomery
Montgomery-Newburgh
Cyldenham
Roy Hewlte
Newhburga
John Schoonmaker
John J. Chambers
Jans Chambers
Simon Walsh
Clarence Chambers
Newburgh
John Chethers
Thad, Durland
Thez
Medill
Monroe
John Thomas
New York
Jerome Edmond
Walden
Happie Grays
Mary Johnston
Montclair
X. J
Sonielaw
Tyler Bull
Newburgn
Anna Hart
Chester
Muss Amarans
Central New England
Laura Godwin
Thomas
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
New York City
Fanny King
Helen Harwick
Orange
N. I
Presbyterian Church
William Rowe
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order
Sons of America
Riverside Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance at Hamptonburgh Plans
Memorial Day at Hamptonburgh is set to attract a large crowd with a G A R post decorating graves and leading the cemetery service. The Goshen Band will provide music and the Murray Camp Song of Veterans will furnish a fling squad and tingler. After the service, patriotic exercises will be held in Grange Hall with an address by Rev Francis S Smithers from Middletown and schoolchildren singing and recitations.
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Hamptonburgh
Wim
Jackson Post
Goshen
Murray Camp
Grange Hall
Francis S. Smithers
Middletown
Bullville church seeks subscriptions and raises record total
In Bullville on May 28 officials of the Bullville M B Church report a strong subscription drive for the year with pledges surpassing last year’s levels and higher running expenses anticipated. Ladies in the area support Red Cross efforts during a rally at the Howell home with over fifty women from Bullville Thompson Ridge Burlingham and Searsvile.
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Bullville
M. B
Red Cross
D. A. Howell
Thompson Ridge
Burlingham
Searsvile
Pennsylvania
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