Portland Milage Show a Successful Patriotic Event
The Portland audience enjoyed a patriotic program led by John T Raid with modern and interpretive dances by Mildred Giacoma Hess and Bite DuBois. Barbice Goesling performed aesthetic dances, Professor Sonia showcased modern steps, and John C. Barry of the Portland War Bureau spoke on the Smileage book plan and soldier benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Traid
Ar Nts
Mildred Giacoma Hess
fBite DuBois
Barbice Goesling
Sonia
Portland
John
Liberty Loan drive tops $80 thousand in town fund raise
The Liberty Loan drive in town has reached 80000 dollars, more than doubling the prior 37200. Colonel A N Shepard, general chairman, said efforts will push totals toward 100000. Ninety workers conduct thorough canvass, raising a record amount. Also noted: unclaimed letters at the local post office, a dance class reception at Orpheus hall, a marriage license for Herman Werdelin and Helen Angdahl, and Werdelin’s furlough in Atlanta with Camp Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
A. N. Shepard
Tthe
John A. Anderson
Ha Barker
Main Street
Edward F. Daly
Christensen & Deming
Orpheus Hall
Blodgett’s
Warren Lodge
A. F
A. M
Orman Werdelin
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Georgia
Andrew Werde- Hin
Gildersleeve
Cecelia Bransfield
William Bernard Keser
St. Mary’s
F. Martin
Portland
Harry Howard
Herman Werdelin
Helen Elizabeth Angdahl
Brisstol
Werdelin
U. S. Army l
Clinton Social Notes Highlight Connecticut Visitors
Clinton this week saw Mrs. Charles Swan and son of Hartford visit Mr. and Mrs. R. Edgar Smith while Mrs. Barold Coe and son from Windsor stayed with the Smiths. Captain John Acsraft of Tompkinsville spent the week with the Swains. Miss Anna King of New Haven visited her mother, Mrs. Harriet King. Frank Gesick joined Clinton Garage Co. May E. Elliott was noted. Edger Watrous returned from Jersey City with Paul Watrous family. Gay vows appear as Sagiv week marks a home visit with Silas Wellman relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Garage Co
May E. L. Eliott
Israel Brayton
Fall River
Mass
R. Bacon
Branford
Commerce Street
Pond’s
Edgar Watrous
Paul Watrous
Red Cross Meeting at Library This Afternoon and Evening
Chatham-Middle Haddam April 17 reports the Red Cross will meet at the Library this afternoon and evening to fold gauze. Mrs Dunlap has been visiting Mrs Harri gon Brainerd and plans to live at Hedges this summer. Miss Mabel Taylor and Miss Page spent yesterday afternoon in town. Ward confirms the safe arrival of Reginald Ward in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Middle Haddam
The
Red Cross
Ody
Dunlap
Harrigon Brainerd
Hedges
Mabel Taylor
Page
Ward
Reginald Ward
England
Colchester Preparations for Liberty Parade Under Way
Colchester Liberty loan drive reports $15,000 raised toward a $20,500 quota as town polishes parade plans for April 22 with a big local and out of town program. Veterans, Red Cross, Grange, P H, schools, churches, merchants, and community groups marshal to illuminate homes and join in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan Committee
Colchester
Local Notes From Durham and Area
Durham residents report arrivals and returns including O D Hubbard from Florida and Ellen M Mathewson. James R Tucker of East Hartford visited relatives while D R Kane of Deep River inspected local roads. H M Merwin returns to work after illness. Home Guard drills planned. Methodist church to skip service as Rev Michael attends conference in New Britain. Rogers truck stuck on New Haven road. state crew frees it carrying meat valued at 2000 dollars for Middletown Meat and Provision Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
O. D. Hubbard
Florida
James R. Tucker
East Hartford
D. R. Kane
Deep River
Ellen M. Mathewson
Middletown
H. M. Merwin
Methodist
Michael
New Britain
Rogers
New Haven
J. F. Bailey
Middletown Meat and Provision Company
Local Happenings in Hebron and Nearby Towns
In Hebron on April 17 Mrs Roger F Porter Mrs W C Seymes and Mrs Elmer Lord visited Willimantic Monday Bennie Bissell of Middletown was seen in town again Tuesday Dennis Breasseau spent Monday in Rockville Miss Mary Kelly of Middletown spent the weekend with her friend Miss Florence T Smith Mrs Bessie Cummings with her school plans an additional Red Cross benefit entertainment in the town hall Friday evening Mr and Mrs Edwin T Smith visited Norwich recently guests of their son and his wife Mr and Mrs N Eugene Smith Mr and Mrs Charles G Allyn of Hartford spent several days with Mrs Allyn's mother Mrs Kate and sister Miss Josie Allyn Eleanor P Lord returned home from Ellington earlier this week Mrs Frank G Waldo was in Marihm matrimony one and one makes in divorce one from one.
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B. Dembler
Ford Auto
Liberty Loan
Colchester
Veterans and Home Guards
Mothers of Soldiers
Red Cross
Council of Defense
Bacon Academy
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Grange
P. of H
Hoover
State Council of Defense
Liberty Loan Committee
H. P. Buell
John Swift
Japan
Jeremiah Shea
Camp Devens
D. W. Hakes
New Haven
Timothy O’brien
Willimantic
Father Ford
Mary Shea
A. E. Cragin
Lillie Treat
George Reynolds
West Hartford
William Palmer
Linwood Cemetery
South Main Street
Arthur Mahoney
Edward Mahoney
Backus Hospital
Frank Case
Alice Mahoney
Joseph Bartlett
Oliver Woodhouse Lodge
No. 51
K. of P
Hebron
Roger F. Porter
W. C. Seymes
Elmer Lord
Bennie Bissell
Middletown
Dennis Breasseau
Rockville
Mary Kelly
Florence ‘T. Smith
Bessie. Cummings
Edwin T. Smith
Norwich
N. Eugene Smith
Charles G. Allyn
Hartford
Mr. Allyn
Kate
Josie Allyn
Eleanor P. Lord
Ellington
Frank G. Waldo
Mari
Red Cross meeting draws East Hampton support in war effort
East Hampton residents attended a large Red Cross meeting to boost surgical dressings and patriotism. A lunch room opens near Daley’s store. Miss Mary Burns visited from Middletown. Belle Mack shows improvement. Twenty-seven car train carried boys bound for New York and ships. Major Brainard of Portland reviewed Home Guard members.
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East Hampton
Red Cross
Chatham Hall
Daley
Mary Burns
Middletown
Belle Mack
William Bride
Nanno Bride
Mollie Wall
Willimantic
R. M. Sarles
New Haven
New York
Ayer
Frank Brainard
Portland
Home Guard
Haddam Neck Community News and Events Highlights
Haddam Neck notes show Gunnard Johnson starting work at Gildersleeve shipyard and Mabel Johnson visiting from Hartford. Red Cross funds reach 4250 from 28 subscribers, Arbor Day plans, Grange meeting topics, and a Campfire Girls play boosts donations. Mrs. Julia Northam dies at 83. funeral Thursday at 3. Gossips plausibly note factory troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam Neck
Gunnard Johnson
Gildersleeve
Mabel Johnson
Hartford
McVeagh
New York
S. C. Gillette
Theodore Carlson
G. T. Sandin
William Brainerd
Naval Reserve
the Red Cross
Miss Ketcham
Julia Northam
Callendar
War Rally Planned at West Rocky Hill School
A war rally is set for Wednesday evening April 24 at West Rocky Hill school house with an out of town speaker and student entertainment. Community notices include Grange and K K Club events, Red Cross meetings, church prayer and missionary society gatherings, and plans for the May 1 shad season opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
West Rocky Hill
Reeves
Charleston
S. C
Leon B. Humphrey
Connecticut
Elwood F. Belden
Wilbur Hale
Grange
K. K. Club
Wesley Hale
Edward J. Stevens
Hale
Red Cross
Mrs. Hale
Local social and home front notes from Essex and Middletown
Mrs Jane Booma and Mrs Sarah Havens visit Middletown while Mr and Mrs B S Platt occupy their new home on Back street Essex residents help with shingling Mrs James Conklin’s residence and parish circle plans a Congregational church meeting The library opens from 3 to 5 reading rooms and home workers society activity noted with several visits and a France service update on James Post status
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Jane Booma
Sarah Havens
Middletown
B. S. Platt
Back Street
Walter Hyland
New Haven
Roscoe Doane
Thomas Whittlesey
Ivoryton
J. P. Brooks
Grove Street
Home Workers’ Society
Congregational Church
Isaac W. Wooster
James Conklin
Novelty Avenue
James Post
France
Julius Bellfinger
Centerbrook
L. J. Dupree
Burton Doolittle
Rockfall Social Notes Apr 17 Highlights Local Visits
Mrs. J. A. Kellner spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Putoz of Hartford. Mrs. Arthur Strickland and daughter Maria visited Mrs. L. Spencer. Mrs. J. Aston has returned home after weeks with relatives in New Haven. Benjamin Sage of Camp Devens visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Rodowic. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beveridge of New Britain are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. Spencer. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. E. B. Bigglow Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Spencer
E. B. Bigglow
Too Tired Dr Schenck and Son Philadelphia
Dr J H Schenck and Son of Philadelphia announce adjustments to patient appointments and office hours due to fatigue concerns affecting operations. The notice requests patience while scheduling is reorganized and emphasizes commitment to patient care.
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