Portland Lutheran Brotherhood Plan Builds Local Membership
Aug 16 in Portland, a Swedish Lutheran church meeting urged boosting local Lutheran Brotherhood membership. The group funds wartime work for soldiers and sailors, plans canvassing from leaders William Nelson and others, and notes contingents to Georgia for a camp Aug 27. Local social updates and church notices follow, including picnic plans and defense council trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Brotherhood
Willian Nelson
Jiph Berndston
Gust Josephson
Magnuson
Axel Anderson
Cart Reson
John W. Johnson
George Tgon
Arvid Anderson
Albin Geephson
Fred. Wennerstrom
Miss Elen Shipman Entertains In South Glastonbury
South Glastonbury notes list Miss Elen Shipman entertaining Mrs Griswold of Meriden for a week and mention visits by Mrs Robert P Grant, Mr and Mrs Louis Howe, and other local residents. Readers are given a collage of social tidbits and a Demoralizing Apple column excerpt from the Philadelphia Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Glastonbury
George Horton
Elwood Hor Om
Georgia
Richard Stocum
London
Arthur Taylor
Married a Native in a Kangaroo Zoo Parlor Gaffe
A Boston Transcript item recounts a comic exchange where an Irishman asks about a peculiar animal display, mistaking it for a form of a real island. The Irishman then jokes that Pat married one of them, leading to a lighthearted moment about an Australian creature and a homely misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Boston Transcript
Written on Faces Rheumatism Story
A fragmented medical note describes rheumatism expressed on faces and nerves, suggesting widespread discomfort and visible suffering. The text hints at how rheumatism can intensify feelings of illness beyond appearance, though details are incomplete.
Rock Hill Preparations for Liberty Loan Drive
Aug. 16 report notes Rev M F Alling urging four minute speakers and CT-wide effort for Liberty loan. Among 55 district recruits to Camp Greenleaf on Aug 27 are Steve Laskofsky Sidney Templeman and William Hick from Rocky Hill. Local social, visitors, and town storm repair also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EF. Alling
Connecticut
Mary Rogers
Camp Greenleaf
Fourth District
Rocky Hill
Steve Laskofsky
Sidney E. Templeman
William E. Hick
U. S. Club
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Collins
Claire
Woodmont Beach
Jason Robbins
Hartford
Bertha Ruggles
North Street
Riverview
Samuel Ashwell
Elm Street
Isabelle Ashwell
Ludlow
Mass
Frank W. Churchill
Frank Robbins
Saybrook Point
Cromwell Social News and Local Exchanges Ad
Cromwell notices list residents returning from visits to Northfield Asbury Park and Rochester along with visitors to local homes. The week highlights include Mrs Briggs Mrs Stow and Miss Baldwin and social events at Court Cecilia and Mrs Franko's. Also ads for oats potatoes cabbage and garden produce plus animal feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Briggs
Miss Stow
Northfield
C. A. Sopner
Orothy Rightmire
Asbury Park
William Olson
Colchester Band Rehearses as Pros and Local News
Colchester reports a full band rehearsal with praise for its progress as players perform like professionals. Bradford Cragin of New York joins the group for an evening session, and Rev. B. D. Remington is ill and misses the prayer meeting. R. K. Brown and Mrs John V Reynolds are in town for a few days. The funeral of William Cronin was held at St Andrew's Church with burial in the church cemetery. A ball game is scheduled Saturday at 3 30 p m between the home team and Lebanon. David Carver of Hebron visits town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Bradford Cragin
New York
B. D. Remington
R. K. Brown
Broadway
John V. Reynolds
Norwich
W. E. Strong
Hayward Avenue
William Cronin
St. Andrew’s Church
St. Andrew’s Cemetery
Lebanon
Gams
David Carver
Hebron
Paul Christensen
Newport
R. L
Charles Christensen
Patrick Fox
New Hampshire
Sarah O'Connell
Katherine
William Wall
Hartford
Andrew Carlson
Summerville
Mass
Charles Christenson
D. D. Ryan
Portland
Middletown
Anna McCarthy
New London
John McCarthy
BE. W. Markham
W. W. B. Markham
LeRoy Darling
Edith
Schenectady
N. Y
A. M. Darling
Flynn
Leesville
Joan D. Milburn
H. G. Crocker
LeRoy Warren
Saybrook Point Social Notes Aug 16
Mrs Mary D Clark returns home with her brother William Doane from the Berkshires while Miss Carrie Bill visits sister Mrs Annie Lord. Mrs L J Arnold recently visited Essex. Ivoryton crowds picnic at Cornfield Point. Frank Churchill and son Frank Robbins and son and William Collins and son from Rocky Hill spent Tuesday in town. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Frederick Faulk for sympathy shown after their son's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook Point
Mary D. Clark
Berkshires
William Doane
New York
Carrie’ Bill
Annie Lord
L. J. Arnold
Essex
Ivoryton
Cornfield Point
Frank Churchill
Frank Robbins
William Collins
Rocky Hill
Frederick Faulk
Adv
Westbrook Yields Death of German-born Resident Schultz
Charles W. Schultz, born in Germany November 25, 1861, who bought the Calvin Hayden estate in Westbrook years ago, was found dead in bed at his home. He is survived by a widow. The town notes include military training enlistment by Joseph Boehm and a series of visitors and hotel registrations at Westbrook hotel from local residents and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Charles “.W. Schultz
Germany
Calvin Hayden
New Haven
Joseph Boehm
James Harden
Dorothy Harden
E N. Fowler
Vermilyea
Hartsdale
N. Y
Westbrook Hotel
C.H. Davis
P. M. Bredel
Theodore Human
N. E. Bushnell
Bitter enmity against Germany in Russia report
A Berlin Tageblatt correspondent to the Hartford Courant describes widespread hostility to Germany across Russia after a weary journey. He notes Russians blame Germany for abuses and expresses that the Germans would be surprised by the negative sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Courant
Russia
Berlin Tageblatt
Germany
East Hampton Linen Shower for Miss Hale
Miss Lorretta Hale received a linen shower at her Main Street home last evening from friends, with many gifts and a luncheon. She is to wed Serena Markett soon. Also noted are brief social visits and travel updates for local residents and a Theatre notice for Grand Theatre in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
Lorretta Hale
Main Street
Ss Hale
Miss Hale
Serena Markett
Local Social Notes From Chatham-Middle Haddam
Miss Maud F. West of Higganum visits aunt Mrs I N Tibball for a few days. Herbert Clark of East Hampton guests of Mrs Harrison Brainard. Dr and Mrs Henry C Stiles of Washington DC guests of Mr and Mrs Fisk Brainard. Mrs Smith and daughters Evelyn and Dorothy of New York stay in town a few days. Dr and Mrs G N Lawson at their Union camp for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattam-Middle Haddam
Maud F. West
Higganum
I. N. Tibball
Herbert Clark
East Hampton
Harrison Brainard
Henry C. Stiles
Washington, D. C
Fisk Brainard
Deep River Social News and Local Visits Aug 16
Mrs Simon R La Place entertains Ruth Atkins of Meriden while Eddie Bowie of the 102nd Regiment is reported seriously wounded in France. Hartford aviator H Rankin was in town. W H Emmons of Brooklyn and Mrs Cone hosted visitors. Pratt Read workers Misses Olive and Alice Moat arrive. new housing near West Mill. Town Hall Saturday features Carmel Myers in The City of Tears and Pathe News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep River
Simon R. la Place
Ruth Atkins
Meriden
Jack Bowie
Eddie Bowie
102Nd Regiment
France
H. Rankin
Hartford
W. H. Emmons
Brooklyn N. Y
Robert Cone
A. T. Gifford
Fitchburg
Mass
W. B. Tourville
Springfield
Bertram G. Tourville
Olive
Alice Moat
Saginaw
Mich
Pratt Read & Company
West Mill
West Factory
Charles Little
Margaret Robinson
New Haven
Harrold W. Rankin
Maud Fox
Westbrook
F. R. Gilbert
Essex Street
Lillian Pratt
H. O. Clough
Berlin Fair shift and local visit notices
In East Berlin August 16 visitors include Mrs George Sallons of New York and Mrs J Ryan of Springfield. William Delaney underwent leg surgery at Hartford Hospital. Mrs F Coby and family visit Hubbard Park Meriden. Berlin Fair moved to the latter part of September and will be open only during the day with a cake and ice cream social at Mrs John Franko’s on Tuesday evening August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Middletown
Alice Baldwin
Willimantic
T. Noble
Jennie St. John
Rochester
N. Y
C. A. Supner
Cecilia Will
John Franko
Sydney S. O. Au
Atlantic City
C. D. Stovall
Ruth Gerber
Bridgeport
C. H. Stovall
New Lane
Vera Stovall
East Hampton
Theodore Anderson
Berlin
George Sallons
New York
J. Ryan
Springfield
William Delaney
Hartford Hospital
F. Coby
Sugenhime
C. Bailey
Hubbard Park
Meriden
Ladies of Court Cecilia
Epworth League Truck to Savin Rock Leaves Rockfall at 7:45
The Epworth League planned a Saturday morning trip for Savin Rock with departure from Rockfall at 7:45 and from Middlefield at an unspecified time. The notice invites everyone to join this excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Daughter of the Gods
Grand Theatre
Middletown
Epworth League
Savin Rock
Rockfall
Lift Off: Corns Callus Pain Free Zone Magic
Advertisement promotes a product named Freezone for corns and calluses with claims of instant relief and no pain. It emphasizes easy application and immediate comfort for rough skin and irritated feet. Local readers are urged to try the solution for quick, mess-free results.
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C. V. Gunberg
Waverly Avenue
East Main Streets
Stephen Hall
Rview
Gunberg
John Howard
Newcity
How
Joseph Hultberg
Hberg
Ispheming
Wis
Conrad Hultberg
New Britain
John Mann
the Gods
Adv ‘Eral
Company K
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Niantic
Id Raftery
Boston
O. d
Raftery
Ick Depeyster
Portland Candy Kitchen
Methodist Church
Sears Fast Hampton
Main and
Marlough Streets
N. J. Brainerd
State Council of Defense
Toland
Windham Counties
Tolland Ty
Children’s Society
Swedish Luthern Church
Philadelphia Record
Garden of Eden
Nou
Oy & Press
Want Ady
Chatham—Middle
Haddam
East Berlin
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Middletown, Conn
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