Town finances and school board adjournment minutes
The town moves to borrow up to twenty dollars more at the annual meeting for current expenses while previous borrowings, including last September, cover the shortfall. Receipts total fifty seven thousand two hundred forty six dollars, with expenditures estimated at one hundred twenty eight thousand four hundred forty three dollars and eighty seven cents. The Board of Education plans to cover remaining costs with upcoming town receipts as the July payments approach. Attendees Markham Frank A Coles B Sellen Dr James A Law Arthur L Allen assisted in the adjournment which ended three minutes after the meeting was called to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edu
Iber
Board of Education
Markham
Frank A. Coles
B. Sellen
James A. Law
Arthur L. Allen
United Charities Fete Set On Broad and Main Streets
United Charities announces a garden fete to benefit four large non sectarian societies. Event to be held on private grounds near the Red Cross building at Broad and Main streets with an alternate date if weather is poor. All ages welcome and societies asked to note the date to avoid conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities Entertaintree
Red Cross
Middletown Chamber Members Host Evening at Stuck's
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce will dine at Stuck's on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Guests include Burr F. Stevens and Smith of the Middletown club, recently led by the first two mentioned. A directors meeting will follow the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menors
Middletown Champ Commerce
Stucck’s
Ning
Burr F. Stevens
Smith
Middletown
Fife and Drum Band Seeks Chamber Aid for Funds
The Middle Fife and Drum Band appeals the Chamber of Commerce for help in a campaign to raise 375 dollars for a new band, with over half pledged. The appeal was made this morning as fund-raising continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nforms
Chamber of Commerce
Man Recalls Influenza Escape and Relief from Cough
A. A. McNeese writes of suffering a terrible cold during the influenza season and fearing worse. He found relief from Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound after trying many medicines and feeling relief from the first dose as phlegm loosened and coughing eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. McNeese
Foley
Housing Plan Directors to hear Bristol trip report
Middletown Homes Inc directors meet Monday at 4 30 pm to hear the investigations committee report on a recent Bristol and Newbury N Y trip. The visit highlighted development policy, rental and sale practices, and hoped for Labor Department aid under the Own Your Own Home Campaign. Local pride and civic spirit were noted in both cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Homes, Inc
Bristol
Newburg
N. Y
Dev
Newbury
Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Middletown
Victory Liberty Loan
Wesleyan Alumni Banquet Hosts Philadelphia Guests
Sixteen Wesleyan undergraduates head to Philadelphia for the annual Wesleyan alumni banquet at the Hotel Adelphia with eight glee club members, two from the Dramatic Association, and others from the Mandolin club. The event introduces a push to recruit high school students, aiming to boost Wesleyan admissions in Philadelphia to about 30 for next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Philadelphia
Hotel
Adelphia
Glee Club
H. C. Bruner
H. B. Chappel
L.W. Forman
H. M. Grinton
H. R. Hannon
J. C. Leffler
J. R. Ott
E. C. Titus
Mandolin Club
Alfred Dodd
G. R. Turner
S. L. Straley
H. P. Davies
A. G. Mueller
G. L. Straub
Frank C. Broadhead
W MEN IN 102ND Leaves for Boston Parade
John S. Piper the sole current Wesleyan student in the 26th Division heads to Boston for the divisional parade tomorrow. He served in Headquarters Company of the 102nd Infantry, was wounded and severely gassed, returned home and discharged at Camp Greene in December. Other Wesleyan alumni in service include Fred T. Laing, Samuel P. Hopley, and Lloyd L. Litchfeld with varied war experiences from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John S. Piper
102Nd Infantry
Headquarters Co
United States
Camp Greene
S. C
26Th Division
Fred T. Laing
Hartford
Samuel P. Hopley
Lloyd Ll. Litchfeld
Needham
Mass
Darmstadt
Germany
France
Red Men Win Lead At End Of Society Card Tourney
The winter long society card tournament concluded with Red Men atop the standings. Pinochle setback and cribbage were played. Red Men finished with 274 total points, ahead of Jr. O. U. A. M. at 272, Odd Fellows 234, and St. Andrews 207. Final games last night saw Junior Mechanics 29, Odd Fellows 14, Red Men 26, St. Andrews 17. A banquet with Red Men in regalia but empty belts will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
St. Andrews
Junior Mechanics
Red Men
Present Play by North Church Girls Club
Last evening the Girls club of North church prepared a dress rehearsal for a Sunday school room performance tomorrow evening. The play Boosting Bridget and tableaux The Irls of the Allies and Living Songs in Living Pictures feature club members including Barbara Payne Loyale Dorothy Hull and Mrs Richard H Bunce overseeing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Richard H. Bunce
Barbara Payne
Loyale
Dorothy Hull
Local Fraternal Lodges Meet and Plan Memorial Day
Madona del Carmine society at St. John's school hosts routine business. Daughters of America will initiate a class Friday evening. Central Lodge 12 I C C F deferred initiation for absence to Boston parade. Apollo Lodge 33 Knights of Pythias discusses Memorial Day parade plans with Hatch's Band engaged. Robin Hood Camp Modern Woodmen meets Friday. Nathan Hale council Hartford invited for May 2 initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madona del Carmine Society
John’s School
Star of Peace Lodge
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Main Street
Workmen’s Sick and Death Benefit Fund of
United States of America
Court Street
Central Lodge
Odd Fellows
Apollo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Building
St. John’s Aid Society
Daughters of America
Council
Nathan Hale Council
Hartford
Boston
Robin Hood Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Hatch
Band of
Freestone Lodge 93 Attends Divine Services At Holy Trinity
Freestone Lodge No. 93 of the Sons of St. George will attend divine services at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday evening April 27. Rev. Dr. Frank F. German will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freestone Lodge
Sons of St. George
Holy Trinity Church
Frank F. German
Y M C A Directors Meet Plans For Financing Next Year
Middletown Young Men's Association directors met to review last year’s strong finances after a challenging year. They discussed fundraising and decided to canvass the week of May 18 to 23. Attendees included President Ernest A. Inglis, E Kent Hubbard, Dr William N. Rice, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Young Men’s Association
Ernest A. Inglis
E. Kent Hubbard
William N. Rice
Ralph J. Atwell
Robert W. Camp
Charles T. Davis
Isaac Spear
C. A
City briefs of sales and events fill local paper
The page lists diverse notices and ads from Buell and Blatchley and Schaefer including a one cent sale, theater and charity events, an exhibition by the Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames, insurance promos for fire policies, a dancing event at Durham town hall, a North Church program with plays and tableaux, and upcoming tax info on Bach automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Clark
Buell & Blatchley’s
Miss Barton
Arrigoni
Butler's Insurance Office
Colonial Communion
Churches of Connecticut
Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames
Morgen Memorial
Hartford
Schaefer's
Butler’s
Buell & Blatchley
Durham Town Hall
North Church Girls’ Club
Bach Automobile
North Church
Schaefer
Bridget
Union? oath rule for vehicle registrations announced
A notice lists various local events and ads including an oath requirement for motor vehicle registrations to establish car identity, along with dance cabarets at Holy Trinity parish house, a Gold prize waltz, theater and meeting announcements, and multiple small items about residents, businesses, and upcoming parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
King’s Daughters
Curtis Camp
Asylum View Place
Singer Store
Holy Trinity Parish House
Seidert’s
May W. Slavin
Springfield
Mass
J. Vincent Dempsey
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
E. M. Piscod
Fletcher
Juanita
Robert E. Coughlin
A. S. Infantry
Harrisburg
Wesleyan Azz
Holy Trinity
Schaefer
Vienna
Cross Street
Boston
Middletown
Edward P. Schaefer
New York City
New York
Hartford
W. P. Post
F. L. Caulkins
Washington Street
Orange County
Gobel
Main Street
Tryon & Tryon
T. J. Anderson
Land of the Nautical
Trinity Parish House
New York Subtreasury Debit Newsbrief
New York reports a sub-treasury debit on April 24 with balance figures: exchanges totaling $707,946,880 and a remaining balance of $65,038,174.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sub
Treasury
Funeral Services for Inez Irene Spencer
The funeral for Inez Irene Spencer was held at 2 30 this afternoon in the mortuary chapel of A J Southmayd with Rev W D Beach officiating. The burial took place at Maromas cemetery. The funeral for Mrs Lizzie B Spencer will be at 2 30 on Friday at her home 27 Broad Street with Rev F W Greene officiating and interment in Indian Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Irene Spencer
A. J. Southmayd
W. D. Beach
Maromas Cemetery
Lizzie B. Spencer
Broad Street
F. W. Greene
Indian Hill Cemetery
Hog Island workers vote on ship christening liquor
In Philadelphia on April 18, shipyard staff at Hog Island vote on liquor for christening ships. Ballots show over 650 percent in favor of cold water. Many voters cite reasons, including dry bones, near beer, grape juice, Niagara Falls water, hard cider and soda water with a champagne like kick. Pensions are noted as war cloud silver linings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hog Island
William Hazzard
Robert Webster
Niagara Falls
Why Druggists Recommend Swan Root
For years Dr Kilmer Swamp Root has been praised by druggists as a great kidney liver and bladder medicine. It strengthens and supports natural work of kidneys liver and bladder. The ad notes its long track record and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle with a physician labeled prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Middletown Evening Press
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Mallory
Middletown Homes Inc
Main ST
J. A. Broatch
Stueck “Block
Main
Lincoln’s Drug Store
Louis M. Schmidt
Caulkins & Post No
Hoosier
Tyrans
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