Berkeley Divinity School Elects Acting Dean Candidate
The Berkeley Divinity school trustees meet on May 3 to choose a new dean to succeed the late Samuel Hart who died. Acting dean Ernest de Miel, of Trinity Church Hartford, is considered, with student support for Professor W T Ladd. A final decision is awaited after recent meetings and student influence. The search includes handling of further plans and potential election outcomes.
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Berkeley Divinity
Samuel Hart
Hart
Ernest de Miel
Trinity Church
Hartford
Miel
France
Apt
The
Red
W. T. Ladd
Gan
Ladd
Archdeacon Pott
Profesor
Laddie
Card of Thanks for W Edwards family
JT expresses gratitude to all who helped during the sudden death of my father the late W Edwards Alban Edwards Wallingford thanks readers for kind services and support.
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W. Edwards
Alban Edwards
Wallingford
Benefit dance at Stueck's ballroom raises aid for Red Cross
A newspaper notice invites attendance at a benefit dance on April 30 at Stueck's ballroom Middlesex. A colored jazz band from New York City will perform, supporting the Red Cross through the event.
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Middlesex
Red Cross
Stueck
Ball Room
Green Inn
New York City
Ady
Need of Iron Now Ailments From Iron Deficiency
Spring brings iron shortages and pale, languid conditions. Peptiron iron tonic combines iron with wax, celery, pepsin and stomach tonics to restore red blood cells, boost nerves, aid digestion and renew health. Sold as late coated pills or economical liquid form by your druggist.
Man Takes His Own Life In Home On Home Avenue
Herbert W. Simonds, a traveling salesman for I. E. Palmer and later Russell & Irwin of New Britain, died by gas in his Home avenue home last week. His body was found by his wife upon returning from Willimantic. A note reportedly explained his intent. He leaves a wife and a brother, Dr. C. E. Simonds of Willimantic. burial is in Gurleyville, Mansfield.
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Herbert W. Simonds
I. E. Palmer Company
Russell & Irwin
New Britain
Home Avenue
Willimantic
Simonds
J. E. Loveland
J. P. Bacon
Mr. Simonds
Mansfield
Conn
William and
Mary Lee Simonds
C. E. Simonds
Gurleyville
North and Methodist Church Notes Gather Weekly Activities
Church notices list weekly meetings and events across North Church, Methodist Church, and Baptist Church notes. Activities include Red Cross work, Philathea and Carpe Diem groups, Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, orchestra rehearsals, patriotic rallies, and women’s auxiliary meetings. Also includes a town clerk notice about registration deadlines and penalties.
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North Church
Douglas Horton
Red Cross
First Ecclesiastical Society
Philathea
South Church
Methodist Church
H. Evans
Baptist Church Notes
E. B. Fall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Camp Fire
Fire destroys Prohal Brothers button factory in Haddam
A midnight blaze destroyed the Pearl button shop of Prohal Brothers in Ponsett Haddam, a small plant employing about a dozen workers. Investigators labeled arson likely as interiors burned rapidly. loss estimated from 2000 to 5000 dollars with no insurance. Sheriff Thompson and state police joined the inquiry, targeting Bohemian owners and nearby shop in the same line of work.
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Prohal Brothers
Ponsett
Higganum
Eorner
Haddam
B. G. Thompson
Raisin Day and Local Theatre Happenings Notify Readers
Tomorrow is raisin day with Kelly’s advertisement on Page 4 and local theatre listings feature Douglas Fairbanks in The Man From Painted Post and other screenings at Middlesex and Grand theatres. Nathan Grover reports to Pelham Bay May 3 after naval reserves enlistment. Southchurch Campfire girls planned a Westfield Falls hike delayed by rain, with campfire lighting slated later in the week.
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Kelly
Baroness Huard
Watch For War Bureau
Dr. H. Lambertson
Main St
Middlesex Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks
Painted Post
Eagle’s Eye
William J. Flynn
Burton Holmes
Mary Miles Minter
Powers That Prey
Benjamin Chapin
Victor’ Moore
William Russe
Joseph D. Tynan
Camp Devens
Main Street
Middles
Red Cross
Stueck’s Ball Room
Grand Theatre
William Farnum
Kelly’s
Adv
Nathan Grover
Pelham Bay
N. Y
Southchurch
Westfield Falls
Bond and Stamp Sales At Liberty Cottage Event
Speakers at Liberty Cottage produced results as thrift stamp and liberty bond sales surpassed $3,000. A donor pledged $500 if others matched, prompting quick achievement. Attendees included Attorney Ernest A. Inglis, Samuel Russell Jr., Rev. Douglas Horton, and Robert W. Rice. Parish notices, Boy Scouts, and church groups list weekly activities. Farewell party for George Peterson noted with gifts and casual games before his U S Navy Reserve departure.
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Liberty Cottage
Liberty
Liberty Loan Cottage
Wesleyan
Samuel Russell, Jr
Ernest A. Inglis
Douglas Horton
Robert W. Rice
Rumor Set at Rest Over Raymond Crowell in France
A persistent rumor of serious wounding or death of Raymond F. Crowell, serving in France, is denied by an official Washington report sent via the American Red Cross. The message states no casualty for Crowell, listed as 3 Instruction Center, Camp Hospital, No. 14.
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Baroness Huard
Middletown
Madame Huard
Francis Wilson
Villers
Soissons
Mme. Huard
Halifax
Palm Beach
New York
Kansas City
M. le Baron Huard
High Schoo
Villiers Hospital
Adv
Raymond F. Crowell
France
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Camp Hospital
Spring Department Offers Quality Goods Attractively Shown
A store notes the spring display proves the attractiveness and quality of items in this department. Shoppers are urged to visit for any needed goods in these lines.
Johnsons Prepared Liquid Wax for Cars and Furniture
Frank Johnson offers a remarkable polish for automobiles, furniture, and pianos. It removes the blue film from piano surfaces and furniture, advertised in 75 cent bottles.
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Johnson
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Juch
A. B. Stow
Caulkins
Gar
Cleveland
Rockfall
Herbert Simonds
St. John’s
League of the Sacred Heart
Jerome Kelley
Michael Scott
Rosary
St. John’s Cemetery Association
R. of. C. Hall
Ways and Means Committee
L. A
A. Oo. H
Wingate C. Howard
Pomfret
Prvhal Brothers
City. Briefs
Bond and Stamp Sales
Holy Trinity
St. Philip and S&j. James
Girls’ Friendly Society
Staddle Hill
Woman’s Missionary Society
St. Andrew’s Guild
St. Andrew's Chapel
Warwick St
George Peterson
Fountain Avenue
Peterson
U. S. Naval Reserve
Mr. Peterson
Crepe de Chine
Georgette
Mastyhem
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
James W. Gerard
Farmer
U. S
Germany
America
Broatch
Kia
KeLsey Co
Rostoffice
Judson McK
New Haven
Town Hall
Fe Music
A. P. French
Central Bank
Fagan Ave
Washi Street
John W RO
Court ST
Arthur B. Jenkins
Foreign
River Shad
Finan Haddie
Louis M. Schane Deane
Caulkins & Post Co
Ranney
Crex
Palmer
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