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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

7

Norma Talmadge in Select Star Series at Grand Theatre

The Select Star Series brings Norma Talmadge to the Grand Theatre on Monday and Tuesday. Ruth Grahame stars as Jeanne La Fleur, the dove of paradise, in the photoplay billed with the program.

Ince and Barrymore Star in Metro and Paramount Films

The article reviews multiple era productions led by Ethel Barrymore in The Eternal Mother at the Nickel, Pearl White and Antonio Moreno in The House of Hate, and Thomas H. Ince’s Those Who Pay as a milestone in artistic film, plus The Hired Man with Charles Ray and Doris Lee. It highlights Barrymore’s motherly roles and Ince’s high standards, with notes on other features and the week’s vaudeville lineup.

Biimates Pearl White Antonio Moreno Ethel Barrymore Metro Maris Nickel Theatre Sidney McCall Miss Barrymore Felice Russell Colt Thomas H Ince Charles Ray Paramount Thomas H. Ince Julien Josephson Hich New England Ezzy Hollins Doris Lee Charles French Lydia Knott Carl Ullman Gilbert Gorn Middlesex Teday Furton Holmes Victor Ware

Old Saybrook News Extracts From War Era Events

Old Saybrook notes cover a New York business trip by Rector Omstead, funeral attendance for Joe Cone, a Deep River draft call, and Home Guard activities. A war rally in town drew about 300 with speakers including Rt. Rev. Olmstead and Emma Whitney. Funeral in Riverview cemetery and Masonic lodge meeting at 8. Marguerite Clark film at Westbrook town hall is advertised.

C. A. Omstead Grace Church New York City George B. Kirtlandeever East Haddam and Moodus Joe A. Cone T Elmer N. Peck A Simeon Frederick Andrews James Taylor B. Frederick Chester N. H Newton E. Newkirk Boston Joe's A. E. Clevonshire New Britain Deep River B. B. Warren Middletown State Council of Defense Liberty Chorus William R. Bushnell Home Guard Co. G Frederick Chapman A. Olmstead Joe A. Cone Home Guard Co First Congregational Church John A. Ayer William Bushnell William H. Wolfe Herbert B. Stokes William F. White Jesus George E. Kirtland Dorothy Thompson Howard W. Pease Home Guard Riverview Cemetery

Higganum Community Notes From Early April

Rev R S Caldwell and Mrs Caldwell attended a Middletown convention and the Red Cross met at Mrs Marble's to sew surgical dressings aiming for two thousand each week. Mrs Kellogg hospital stay after operation. Hartford visit. Local groups plan for third Liberty Loan and Belgians aid sewing at several homes. urgent appeal for all to respond.

Higganum R. S. Caldwell Caldwell Middletown Yestern R. E. Thayer Loewe Haddam BE. W. Hazen Arthur Miller Merwin Whitney Porter Bless

Local Notices From East Haddam Apr 3

John Gorman works for state road commission and attend funeral of A Cone in Saybrook. Red Cross meeting held at Mrs Emmons home. Blacksmith H M Wind badly injured when horse fell on him, affecting his ability to work. He previously suffered a leg injury three months earlier. Miss Marian Gross enjoyed Tuesday’s sunshine.

East Haddam John Gorman Stateway Ae A. Cone Saybrook Red Cross M. Emmons H. M. Wind Marian Gross

Local notices and moves in Essex and area

Essex residents announce moves including Hutchins leaving Keyes tenement and Fred Bailey preparing to relocate to Madison. Mrs Beebe hosts visitors from New Haven and Bridgewater at a Baptist cantata. War relief calls urge Red Cross sacrifice and doubled output. Library hours, Kinne family moves, and thanks for condolences are noted.

Essex Joseph P. Brooks A. T. Perkins The Marine Railway Hutchins Keyes Little Point Street Fred Bailey Madison Carrie Beebe Mack Harlow New Haven Grace Hanna Bridgewater Maine Baptist Church George Southworth South Red Cross France United States Frank Kinne Penelli Place Margaret Bushnell New Street Karl Price Comstock Cheney

Sinai Hospital elects two women to board of trustees

Mt Sinai Hospital in New York City, the largest Jewish institution of its kind, announces the election of two women to its board of trustees during a Friday night meeting at Clinton Town Hall Westbrook.

Mt. Sinai Hospital New York City

Sage Tea Beautifies and Darkens Hair

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is marketed to darken gray hair naturally and evenly with one or two applications. The ad claims millions of bottles sold yearly and promises a youthful appearance within days, noting it is a toilet product not a medical cure.

Wyeth

Local News Roundup From Durham Headlines April Events

In Durham on April 3 several items note residents buying a Ford touring car, electrical wiring for a home, and travel returns from Hartford. Health concerns include a hand infection from a tin cut. Town committees meet, including Woman's Activities and Liberty chorus rehearsals. War rallies, Grange gathering with garden talks, and a victory rally Friday evening feature speakers and performances. Leaflets will be distributed to inform residents.

Durham Mary Annie Doyle Fannie Stone E. F. White Hartford Frank B. McKinstry William Powers Louis Ruge New York H. M. Merwin Committee of Woman's Activities Council of Defense Liberty Chorus Congregational Home Guard The Grange A. H. Bode W. B. Coe A. H. Umba Kenneth Roberts C. T. Davis Kate C. Mead Douglas Horton Durham Home Guard

Centerbrook April 3 School resumes after Easter recess

Centerbrook reports schools reopen after a short Easter vacation. Miss Myria Morgan hosted the King's Daughters meeting. Edward Bushnell sits on Middletown jury today while John Durham attends the Hartford automobile show. Water pipe repaired townwide. Miss Winifred Hubbard returns to parsonage after weeks away. Deep River street road work continues with oil and grease. NY savings and loan associations show women comprise nearly one third of shareholders.

Centerbrook King’s Myria Morgan Edward Bushnell Middletown John Durham Hartford Water Company Winifred Hubbard Deep River Street

VapoRub Endorsed Graciously for Colds and Croup

A North Carolina pharmacist’s salve combining camphor turpentine and menthol with volatile oils is promoted as Vicks VapoRub. The article extols outdoor exercise and a nightly vapor application to relieve chest colds bronchitis and incipient pneumonia. Special 25 cent jars on 30 days trial are offered with refund if unsatisfied.

North Carolina Vick South

Red Cross Meet at the Library on Thursday

In Chatham-Middle Haddam on April 3 the Red Cross meet is set for the library with urgent need. Mrs Law son will speak briefly on the new work while Miss Anna Casteron of Washington D C attends with a friend. Other local residents are noted in attendance and chatter about social visits and routines fills the item.

Chatham Middie Tifton the Red Cross Lawson Anna Casteron Washington, D. C

Evan Williams concert postponed due to illness at Middlesex theater

Notice announces the cancellation of all engagements for Evan Williams and postponement of the Thursday April 4 Middlesex theater concert to a later date. Tickets will be honored on the rescheduled date or refunded at the theater box office.

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