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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1918

Page

6

Power Couples Tie Off Local Nuptials At St Church

Pe a Ciy L Delia Cody and William Powers wed yesterday morning at St church in nuptial gowns. Mrs Powers returns from a wedding trip to work and will reside in town. Charles L Jarvis Co has added eleven dollars to dance receipts from Cross drive. Town women plan weekly afternoon gatherings this month. Water conservation urged as demand rises for industry. Funeral for Carl O Larson set for Saturday at 2 from Church with Swedish Lutheran cemetery interment. Local officials note visit of relatives and community events including choir rehearsal and plans for Lake Pocotopaug outing.

Ciy Delia Cody William Pow Rat St Miss Cody John Murphy Leeve Ork Mrs. Powers Charles L. Jarvis Co Gilder Carl O. Larson Pnaddtte Lodge Order of Vasa Svea Society Reh Irs P. Mulcahy Richard A. Mulhas R. Stuart Detroit Michigan Hartford Benjamin Millen Boston Mary FP. Bell Las Lucy M. K. Thomson Congregational Church East Forthfield Mass H. Leahy Mr. Leahy Edward Bransfield., Jr J. W. Walsh Sound View Twpes Lynch William Anderson Wk Anderson Joseph Robinson Lake Pocotopaug Hampton

Clinton obituary notices from varied local veterans and relatives

A string of brief notices reports residents and former service members in Ayer Pelham Bay Camp Upton and Haven visiting relatives. Names include Melville Buell Henry Schmelke Foerch Treadwell Rhodes Mrs Hartell and young son William Dodenhoff Gould Chalker and Andrew Kling with details of visits to families in New Jersey Essex and High street Concord.

Clinton Melville Buell Sevens Ayer Mass Louise Pelham Bay Ekdfiox Camp Upton Yap-L. L Thelve Henry Schmelke York State Mest Foerch Camp Devens Foerch Treadwell Rhodes Hartell Son Haven Samuel William Dodenhoff New Jersey Andrew Kling Gould Chalker Essex Lucy High Street

Local Society Notes From Glatham Middle Haddam Area

Glatham Middle Haddam residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Ramsdell and Mr. Irvin Tibballs, plan short travels and stays with relatives in Portland and nearby towns. Red Cross activities are announced for Evergreen Hall while relatives attend a funeral at Indian Hill chapel.

Hatham Middle Haddam Rederick Ruggles Claradell Iy Ramsdell Irvin Tibballs Mary West and Son Portland Vee Small Bates Anson Lawrence Fellows Gon Walter

Cromwell Arts Visit and Local Socials Mentioned

Cromwell arts visit at the home of Torm Fawthrop Jr and Mrs E Desbrow with their son Ne York as guests of Mr C A Supner. Pierson accepts a post with the Cold Co of Hartford. Mrs C Bush and Mrs E Briggs attended a League meeting. Ewald returns from two weeks at Cosey.

Arts Torm Fawthrop, Jr

Vaudeville and Dance Show at Giaconias with Conn. unit

Vaudeville and dance act presented by Goodspeed's opera house. Friday performance by Giaconia troupe left to Company H, Connecticut. Niel Patterson serves as secretary and guard, leading an orchestra in the show.

Goodspeed’s Houte Tomor Giaconia Company H Niel Patterson Seca Cgtagores Reitheen Adv

Aug. 3 Meeting Notice At Y M C A

A brief community note indicates a YMCA event on August 3 at the local facility. Details are fragmented but confirm an indoor gathering likely related to youth or recreation activities hosted by the YMCA organization.

Deep River News Highlights Local Visitors and Repairs

Deep River notes include Mrs Frank H Roserve hosting guests of Mr Webb Parker in Clinton. Iry D Tyler to resign from the Deep River garage this Saturday and will move to New Haven Monday to oversee auto repair for the New Haven Laundry Co, planning to rent in the city. Local roads to the station are in poor condition and require immediate repair. Pearly Classen and Donald Harris visit from Branford and Hartford respectively. Elmer E Pierce returns from a week at Short Beach.

Deep River Frank H. Roserve Webb Parker Clinton Iry D. Tyler New Haven Francis LaPlace LaPlace Westbrook Ethel Faith Hartford Ber Ferguson A. J. Giacoma Beach Park Selectmen River Street Fairview Avenue Pearly Classen Branford Donald Harris Elmer E. Pierce Short Beach

Giacoma Co Benefit at Goodspeed’s Opera House

Tomorrow night at Goodspeed's opera house the Giacoma Co presents a benefit to Company H of the Connecticut State Guard. Niel Patterson a second, Harry Lauder, and a troupe of dancers and singers with orchestra perform. Dancing after the show.

Goodspeed’s Opera House The Giacoma Co Goodspeed Company H Conn. State Guard Niel Patterson Harry Lauder Adv Goodspeed’s Opera House Gisconia Co Niss Patterson Giacom Co

Congregational picnic set. Rocky Hill Canning Corps totals reported

The Congregational Sunday school picnic is planned for Saturday at Goodwin Park with a 9 30 a m departure. The Rocky Hill Canning Corps led by Mrs H M Barnara reports 5918 quarts pledged toward a 6000 quart quota. Members include Anna Pearson 2758 quarts and Bessie Warner 2160 quarts among others.

Rocky Hill Goodwin Park Connecticut Canning Corps of H. M. Barnara Anna Pearson Eulah Blodgett Susayn Blodgett Esther Freeburg Bessie Warner Margaret Griswold Isabel Twaddle Marion Hermann Bernice Carter Josephine Anulewics Eunice Alling Hazel Picard Dorothy C. Helgren Hartford Newton Warner Thomas Horner Red Cross Library Hall United States John L. Beaumont Women’s Committee Council of National Defense

Hartford Lawn Social Aids Young People

Chester reports a lawn social at Mrs. Clara Dease’s home, largely attended, with proceeds aiding the Young People’s Aid society. Mrs. Jacob Weinstein’s goods arrived from New York and will be housed at the Wilcox place on Main Street. The town saw minor flood damage from heavy rain, preserving many drying gardens.

Chester George Emmons Claude Watrous Hartford Clara Dease Young People’s Aid Society Jacob Weinstein New York Wilcox Main Street Fred Strong Josephine Rolleri Manchester Liberty Chorus St. Luke’s Mission Gilbert Killingworth East Berlin Charles Fanning Ies

East Berlin Community Notes and Local Visits

East Berlin reports return from Raymond Maine of North and family after three weeks away. Local church events include a M E church prayer meeting and St Gabriel's choir rehearsal at 8 pm. Residents Griswold Adams Turner Hubbard families visit, Hazen reports honey harvest, a New Britain family moves into Mill Street frontage, and commuting rises to one hundred daily.

East Berlin A.A Raymond M. E. Church Griswold Stt. Gabriel’s Church New Britain Mill Street

Miss Nora Morrissey Enrolls as Town Nurse in East Hampton

East Hampton on August 1 reports Miss Nora Morrissey youngest daughter of Mrs. Rose Morrissey has enrolled as a student nurse becoming the town’s first young lady to offer services. Canning pledges have been signed in several localities with strong results though many remain unreturned delaying exact town totals. Red Cross society meets at 2 30 this afternoon in Chatham hall. Selwyn Rich sails to Texas to enlist in cavalry. Vaudeville and dance at Goodspeed's opera house tomorrow with Niel Patterson and Harry Lauder act.

East Hampton Nora Morrissey Rose Morrissey Morrissey Canning Henry Costello Willimantic Red Cross Chatham Hall Wyman ‘Hill New Britain Anna Mae O’connell Hartford J. P. O'Connell A. H. Douglas New Haven Yesteday Eva Wall R. A. Wall Walter Wright Westchester Edith Bissel Carrier’s Pavilion Ford Selwyn Rich Texas Cavalry Farm Bureau Association Mr. Hill

Colchester Update Highlights Local Events and Farewells

Colchester notes Charles Ray improves after being on the sick list a few days. Rev H A Blake and his wife receive a farewell reception Friday evening at the chapel hosted by the Congregational church. Grange hall hosts State Guards drill and a band meeting at 8 30 p m. Miss Helen Gilmore ill on Norwich avenue. Ball game Saturday features Colchester versus South Windham at 3 30 p m. Mrs John Condren and daughters Mary and Alice visit Chester today.

Colchester Charles Ray Cick James Case Co. H. Dawley S. State Guards Grange Hall H. A. Blake Congregational Church Blake Helen Gilmore Norwich Avenue South Windham John Condren Mary Alice Condren Chester

Haddam at Goodspeed's Opera House Friday Night

Performance at Goodspeed's opera house features Gisconia State Guard with Niss Patterson providing a closing dance after the show. Event advertised for Friday night with a social dance following the performance.

Ivoryton News Roundup and Farewell for Robert Johnson

A collection of Ivoryton notes reports visitors including John Dickinson and Elsie Dickinson from Boston and Middletown. Soldiers were seen passing through, and local bargains at Kelsey's are advertised. A large picnic at Corn Field Point included many residents and neighbors. Ivoryton Wheel club hosted a farewell dinner for Robert Johnson who moves to the University of Maine for military preparation. Sunbeam Kings Daughters groups set meetings at Laurel hall and 2:30 PM start.

Ivoryton John Dickinson Boston Elsie Dickinson Middletown Edward W. Dickinson Kelsey’s Cornfield Point Saybrook Ezra W. Spencer James G. Spencer William Kelsey George W. Dibble Irving A. Burnap Nordahl Davis Robert Sherman Amelia Miller Elizabeth Rathbun Ward Jabez Bush Sunbeam King’s Daughters Laurel Hall

Community Notes From East Haddam and Nearby Towns

Daily life updates list residents and visitors across East Haddam Higganum Rocky Hill Middletown Saybrook and New Haven. Mentions include Thomas Carroll Mary Lindsay Gladys Stark Frank Sutliff Evelyn and Louise Carroll and Albert Smith on furlough from Camp Wadsworth. A Friday Giacom Co benefit supported Company H Conn is noted.

Town Street Thomas H. Carroll Mary, Lindsay New York Planeta Higganum Clarence Alexander Reed Bartman Marshall Gates Hartford Gladys Stark Rocky Hill Rudolph Hoffman Middletown Fred Ballek Frank Sutliff New Haven Evelyn Louise Carroll Oak Bluffs Saybrook Carroll Walter M. Gillette Edward Acomb Riley Albert Francis Smith Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg S. C William Holmes Bertha’ Smith

Westbrook Friday Night at Town Hall

George Beban stars in One More American a film praised for heart and pathos with a strong town hall audience reaction Friday night in Westbrook showing a homey local entertainment.

Westchester News Briefs and Local Notes

West Street notes show Will Brainard returning to New Haven from home. Boston visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hefflon and daughter staying with Mrs. Brainerd. A Christian Endeavor lawn social occurred at Mrs. George Kaufman’s home. Will Galvin underwent an appendicitis operation at Middlesex Hospital after several days of illness. Dr Milbourn of East Hampton treated air boys returning to their duties.

West Street Will Brainard New Haven Charles Hefflon Boston Brainerd Christian Endeavor George Kaufman Will Galvin Middlesex Hospital Milbourn East Hampton

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Portland Water Company Glatham—Middle Haddam Cromwell Y.M G. A ROCKY Hill Cash Bargain Store Mason Jars Parawax Mason Libby Mellen’s Food Erie Ceylon A.M. Bidwell Bidwell & Lynch, Successors Tomers James H. Bunce Co Batiste Venice Price
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