Wesleyan to be Military College
The War Department orders Wesleyan University to become a military college with dormitories converted to barracks and full tuition and board paid for all students. Student soldiers will be assigned to infantry, with paths to the army navy or marine corps, and college authorities prepared to implement the government plan across campuses. President Shanklin travels to speak and meet college leaders about training changes stemming from the new military policy. Memorial Chapel already honors Civil War alumni and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Wesleyan
Wesleyan Univer
Finihg
U. S
Army
Navy
West
Shanklin
Ape
Sun
Rees
North College
Patridge
Wesleyan University
Four Minute Men Meeting at Highland Country Club
A detailed program for a Wednesday September 4 Four Minute Men meeting at Highland Country Club includes registration 9:30, golf and tennis 10 p m to 1 p m, luncheon 1:30, conference with Wilcox Alling Holcomb officials and speakers, entertainment by cartoonist Steinke and a Russian army general, a Fourth Liberty Loan talk, dinner 7 p m, outdoor films and singing by the Liberty chorus, concluding with George B Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Country Club
William W. Wilcox
Highland Club
Morris E. Alling
Marcus H. Holcomb
Wm. Steinke
Bridgeport
Conn
General Azapatean
Liberty
U. S. Treasury Department
Glee Club
Meriden Liberty Chorus
Liberty Orchestra
George B. Chandler
State
Council of Defense
Funeral for Pr Vibbert Attended by Berkeley Figures
Bishop Acheson and Dean Ladd of Berkeley Divinity School attended the funeral of Pr Vibbert at Trinity chapel in New York yesterday. Vibbert, a Berkeley graduate and former professor there, also graduated from Trinity College. Mrs Vibbert founded St Andrews chapel at Pameadha, and Vibbert had long served as rector of Trinity Church in New York.
Miss Margaret O Donnell Receives Wrist Watch Transfer
Miss Margaret O Donnell forelady of the finishing department at the Frank Electric Company was transferred to the Hartford Electric Co. at the conclusion of her tenure she was presented with a wrist watch by the end of her department. The presentation speech was made by Law Stainton and Miss O Donnell ended with a pleasing finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Odonnell
Frank Electric Company
Hartford Electric Comp
Law Stainton
O'Donnell
Summer Arrangement Closes for September Services
The two Congregational and Baptist churches will hold summer arrangements on September 1 in the Methodist Episcopal church at 11 o clock. Rev. William S Hall, new pastor of the North Congregational church, will preach. Sunday schools, closed for the er, will reopen September 8.
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North Congre
William
Hall
Alva H. Kelsey
Ward-Kelsey Co
Massachusetts
Arrigoni
Hartford
Standard Oil Co
Grand Theatre
F. W. Greene
Jaffrey
N. H
William H. Hall
North Church
J. H. Kingman
Thomas P. Walsh
State of Maine Express
Murphy
A. W. Johnson
Middletown Gas Light Co
Foxboro
Mass
Middletown Business College
J. E. Bailey
French
Red Cross
Durant
Middletown
Mount Vernon School Plans Seventh Year Opening
The Mount Vernon School will open for its seventh year on September 17. A few vacancies exist and applications should be made promptly to Miss Elizabeth Fisher or Robert W. Mer Secretary or G Ellsworth Meech J. Miss Alice Hilliard of Prov R L, a teacher of wide experience, will be the principal for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Missabeth Fisher
Robert W. Mer
G. Ellsworth Meech
Alice Hilliard
R. L
Retaining Wall Cracked on Berlin Street
A new concrete retaining wall on Berlin Street is out of position by several feet, with a cracked south side wall from base to top. The fault appears along the roadway, threatening stability of the embankment and road edge. Further assessment and repairs are planned by city crews.
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Berlin Street
Red Cross War Fund Subscriptions Offered
Monthly subscriptions to support the Red Cross War Fund are urged through the year. Citizens are asked to contribute by paying the specified amount to aid wartime relief and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Cross War Fund
Ilapees
Liberty Bonds Advertisement with Irene
An advertisement notes Liberty Bonds and features Irene promoting bonds. Mentions a location at 89 Main Street and urges purchase of government securities through Liberty Bonds channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Irene on_Liberty
Main Street
Autos Clash On Cromwell Road In Connecticut Collision
Salvatore Damiata riding a wagon loaded with tomatoes on Cromwell Road was struck by a northbound Reo driven by Mrs. F D Childs. An Overland touring car driven by Thomas F Clark collided head on with the wrecked Reo. Passengers including Clark and his daughter, and two others, were injured. Several cars and doctors aided the injured. scenes drew a crowd near the Little River bridge.
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Salvatore Damiata
Center Street
Cromwell Road
Hartford
F. D. Childs
Niles Street
Little River Bridge
Damiata
Middletown
Thomas F. Clark
Carmel Street
New Haven
Reo
John Sheehan
Holyoke
Mass
Clark
Sheehan
Miss Clark
Cromwell
Arthur E. Church
Reynolds Auto Repair Station
Alderman Atwell
Junior Food Army Show At Local High School
An exhibit by 275 Junior Food Army members showcased summer work by gardeners and poultry keepers, with tables themed for supper by cooking clubs. Prizes went to Gladys Ward and others for muffins and cakes. canning awards to Gladys Smith and Jeanette Tucker. garden and poultry winners named. Washington garden club won the club pennant.
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Food Army
Hoover Helpers
Central School
Gladys Ward
Alice Murphy
Flora Gromko
Jeanette Newton
Alice Hastings
Gladys Smith
Jeanette Tucker
Helen C. Davis
Mary Lachowicz
St. Mary’s Canning Club
Corinthian Colored Giants Set to Face Russell Co Sunday
Baseball Sunday features the Corinthian Colored Giants against Russell Co at 3 p m in Mill Hollow. Krauth will pitch for Corinthian, with Johnson catching and Jones or Lewis on the mound. Dan Manley to umpire.
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Corinthian Colored Giants
Russell Co
Theorinthian Colored Giants
Theussell Co
Weavers
Corinthians
Krauth
Johnson
Jones
Lewis
Giants
Churchill
Russell
Annex
Bristol
Mill Hollow
Dan Manley
South M. E. Church Notes Announcement
Neighborhood event schedule lists weekly church activities. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:46 p m followed by official board at 8:30 p m. Entertainment committee Thursday 8 p m Epworth League meeting and social Friday 8 p m. Led by Mr F P Schram with weekly Tuesday 8 p m gathering.
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South M. E
Borhood
F. P. Schram
Epworth League
Birth of Concettina Adorno at 176 Main Street
A daughter, Concettina, was born to Mr and Mrs Salvatore Adorno at their home 176 Main Street. Mother and child are doing nicely.
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Concettina
Salvatore Adorno
Main Street
Adorno
Rand Théatre
New Say
City Briefs and Local Notices Highlight Summer Activities
Local ads and notices cover shopping bargains at John T Walshs and Dr Walsh city news. Readers hear of vacations by car and rail with Maine express passes and troop seeings. Church schedules, Red Cross meeting changes, and theater vaudeville at Grand Theatre round out a busy week.
Damages of $11,000 Claimed in Suit Against Krenz Auto
Suits allege Ludwig Krenz caused a June 27 Main Street crash injuring Harold Pistel and John Murray. Murray seeks $10,000 for medical bills, lost wages, and damages. Pistel seeks $1,000 for medical costs and time lost from work. Proceedings filed by Judge Gustaf B. Carlson. papers served by Deputy Pattison. both suits returnable to September term of the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Krenz
Harold C. Pistel
John Murray
Krenz
Gustaf B. Carlson
Robert T. Pattison
Insurance payout to John McInnery after barn fire
A Westfield farmer John McInnery received a large insurance sum after his barn and contents burned in a lightning caused fire. He has paid premiums for over 30 years and notes rising replacement costs affect coverage. He comments Butler's Insurance is adequate but would benefit from higher coverage for buildings and tools.
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John McInnery
City Schools Open Wednesday Morning With Double High School Sessions
City schools restart next Wednesday for the fall term due to coal shortages. High school will run double sessions while grades continue single sessions. Excuses for afternoon absences will be granted for valid reasons such as train connections or employment. New teachers join both grades and high school as this season begins.
Funeral Rites Held for Estelle Burr and Others
Funeral services were conducted for Estelle P Burr at her Johnson Lane home with Rev W E Knowles and Rev Mr Larson leading. Interment followed in Little City cemetery. Also noted were private services for Harry M Booth at his Durham home and for Frank J Emmons of Higganum who died suddenly at 61. interments planned in Durham and Manchester cemeteries respectively. Mrs John Murray’s funeral occurred at W J Coughlin’s Sons parlors with Mass at St Francis church and numerous floral tributes and pallbearers listed. interment in St John’s cemetery with selections sung by Catherine Kelly.
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Camoffonge
Baltimore
Thomas Dooley
College Street
France
Edward J. Dooley
Maud Kirby
Henry Kirby
Washington Street
Grand Theatre Tonight
Jennie Higgins
Nellie Hall
High Street
Caffrey
Cromwell
New York
Cassius Hale
Silverstreet
Perry
Lyman’s Viaduct
St. John’s Church
Anna Mrennan
James Drennan
Pike Place
Estelle P. Burr
Johnson Lane
W. E. Knowles
Mr. Larson
Little City Cemetery
Harry M. Booth
Durham
Frank J. Emmons
Higganum
Cutaway Harrow Company
Manchester
Mr. Caldwell
John Murray
W. J. Coughlin
St. Francis’ Church
Francis A. Jordan
Catherine Kelly
William Dougherty
Leroy Strohla
Patrick F. Griffin
Joseph Rochette
Daniel Dooley
Bartholomew Stanton
John Rohan
Nels Bellmore
St. John’s Cemetery
Cottage Meetings Resumed in Portland Home Gatherings
The series of cottage meetings held last winter and spring in Portland at Mr. Frazier's home will resume this Sunday September 1 at 4 30 p m at A C No Bank street. Old friends and new will be welcome.
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Portland
Frazier
A. C. No
Bank Street
Laundry Shop Closed Labor Day Week
Laundry notice states the shop will be closed Monday September 2. Collections and deliveries will occur later than usual during the holiday period, with operations returning to normal after the festival.
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Military College
RNITY
Baseball
Tufts A. C
Tufts
Goldenrods
A. Streichert
Hubbard St
Georgette
Spear Bros
J. F. Haig
New York State
Lake Champlain
The
Thousand Isles
John T. Walsh’s
C. E
Baptist Vestry
L. O. Ryan
Higginson Business Institute
Court St
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Caulkins & Post Co
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Victory
Plete
Brussels
Axminster
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