Cromwell Honor Board Dedication Honors War Sons
The Cromwell honor board dedication featured a street parade led by Middletown units and Cromwell’s own Company D, 8 G. The ceremony at the green honored 94 local servicemen with remarks by Dr Frank K Hallock and George B Chand. A large turnout despite cold weather and a coffee reception followed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Cromwell
D. C
Middletown
Cromwell
Frank K. Hallock
Homer W. Hildreth
Hallock
George B. Chand
Rocky Hill
Com Teten
Cromwell Company
Harry J. Anderson
Albert E. Anderson
Carl A. Anderson
Thomas Anderson
Willard B. Austin
Capt. Cadella I Burrows
Rowland T. Beers
Francis L. Blakeley
Sylvester W. Blakeley
Ernest A. Binks
Linwood I. Bogue
Walter J. Briggs
Ralph S. Butler
Sylvester B. But
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath at Middlesex Theatre
A new farce by A. H. Woods arrives from a year run in New York and Chicago. The comedy centers on a meek young husband whose wife discovers his romantic reputation and he is drawn into escapades with two more daring ladies in a private parlor suite at a lonely wayside inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Woods
Middlesex Theatre
New York
Chicago
Police Seek $1.40 Daily Raise At Common Council Meeting
At tonight's meeting the police petition for a $1.40 per day pay raise, under review by a committee for two months. Investigations show local pay lines are among the lowest in the region amid high living costs, prompting officers to seek better compensation while remaining in their homes and jobs.
City Court Arraignment On Charges Of Breach Of Peace
Hank appeared in city court this morning charged with breach of the peace and related costs. Marczynask faced charges tied to concealed weapons with additional court costs issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Marczynask
Middlesex Criminal Court Opens Tuesday in December Term
The December term of Middlesex superior court begins Tuesday at 2 pm with Judge Joel H. presiding. Seven criminal cases are listed by States Attorney Ernest A. Inglis. jurors have been summoned. No civil cases until January. further criminal matters include probation, conspiracy, forgery, theft, reckless driving, assaults, and appeals from Cromwell and Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Joel H
Ernest A. Inglis
Donald T. Warner
State
Ernest Pelletier
Elias Wentworth, Jr
James J. O’connor
Mike Karmenski
John Stawor
Tony Makuk
Jo Clinch
Josephine Childs
Cromwell
Dominic Niferino
Middletown
Martin Penczak
Joseph Jurczak
Russell Fire Department Aims for New Headquarters
Russell Mfg Co fire department responded to a routine call with 35 volunteers arriving within minutes to deploy two streams from the plant pump. A monthly meeting preceded a drill, praised as one of the best, followed by a buffet at Captain Stewart’s home. Plans outline a new fire headquarters at 88 Main Street with dormitory space and private rooms for the chief engineer, to be opened formally after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell M’f’g. Co
Middle Mill Yard
Dent
Middle Mill
Captain
Russell Co
Prussian Car to Headline Grand Showing Tonight
Fragmented ad heavy notice page notes The Prussian Car at the Grand tonight and tomorrow with Lieut Fred Sweet MD. and the Berlin spy angle. Also mentions Red Cross event, moon phases, and club meetings in Hartford area.
Red Cross and Convention Activities At Local Methodist Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church hosts a weekly Ladies Aid Society Red Cross work session with Mrs. Henry Hubbard at 97 South Main. State Sunday School Convention runs Wednesday to Saturday with main sessions 11a.m. Wednesday and 2 p.m. daily, plus 7:15 p.m. evenings. Notable events include King's Heralds at Miss Crawford's, Queen Esther Circle at Miss Beers, and a conference for older girls with Miss Secner Slattery. addresses by Mrs. Cora Downs Stevens and Hon. George B. Chandler. All girls aged 15 to 20 invited. Saturday features a church orchestra rehearsal at 4:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Red Cross
Henry Hubbard
South Main Street
Methodist Church
George B. Chandler
King’s Heralds
Miss Crawford's
High Street
Queen Esther
Miss Beers
Swedish Lutheran Church Notes Choir Rehearsal and League Visit
The Swedish Lutheran Church notes two events tonight and Tuesday. The choir meets for Christmas music rehearsal this evening. Tuesday at 7:30 p m Hartford Luther League visits the local league to present a program for all congregants. A Ladies’ gathering at 2 30 p m will be hosted by Mrs J H Melin and Mrs Albert Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Luther League of Hartford
Cane Ae
J. H. Melin
Albert Olson
Barber Shop Moves to 645 Main Street
Caragliano, long time barber in the basement of The Press building, relocates to 645 Main Street near Grand Street where he will continue to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rber
Caragliano
Main Street
Grand Street
Oeta
PoE Lodge of Sor Middletown Event At Elks Hall
The P O E Lodge of Sor Middletown Lodge No. 771 and BP O Elks held their annual Lodge of Sor event at Elka hall. The ceremony proceeded with the usual ritual though readings were muffled by a crowd and some interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sor Middletown Lodge
BP. O. Elks
Eacet
Elka’ Hall
Fiji Islands talk at men's supper
Professor Robert H. Fife Jr will lead the Baraca class supper at 7 30 Tuesday inviting church men and the congregation. After the meal Prof William G Foye will speak on his coral reef studies and experiences in the Fiji Islands. He recently joined Wesleyan to head the geology department.
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Faye
Fiji Islands
Baraca
The
Baptist Church
Robert H. Fife, Jr
William G. Foye
Foye
Wesleyan
Truck Hits Boulder on Steep Roadside Collapse
Benjamin Strauss of Garland & Strauss was in an accident while driving a loaded truck up a steep hill between Colchester and East Hampton on a Saturday afternoon. The clutch failed, the vehicle rolled downhill, struck a roadside boulder, overturned, and threw both men from the cab as the windshield and top were torn off and goods scattered along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Strauss
Garland & Strauss
Colchester
East Hampton
Miss Wilcox Sails to France for Red Cross Work
Miss Pauline Root Wilcox daughter of Representative-elect and Mrs Wil lam Walter Wilcox left for New York and has sailed to France to begin Red Cross duties. Wilcox is well known in Middletown and has been active in the local Red Cross chapter.
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Wilcox
France
Pauline Root Wilcox
Willam Walter Wilcox
New York
Red Cross
Iss Wilcox
Middletown
Bidwell In Prolonged Recovery After Beating Collision
Augustus M. Bidwell of Bidwell and Lynch, injured Saturday noon in an automobile collision, endures many cuts and bruises with twenty six unfavorable symptoms developing, and his condition remains critical but improving gradually in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bidwell
Augustus M. Bidwell
Bidwell & Lynch
Sub-Treasury Report in New York Dec 2
The Sub-Treasury in New York reports a daily snag of $202,000. Fiscal operations brief notes the day’s intake totaling $202000 in receipts and movements through the treasury facilities.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Obituary notices for Aubrey Gordon King and Anna Coe
Aubrey Gordon King son of Gerald E King died at Hartford hospital after influenza pneumonia at nineteen. He graduated Middletown High 1918, worked at Maxim Silencer Co, then joined S A T C at Trinity College. Survived by parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from home, private due to disease. Interment Indian Hill cemetery. Anna Coe age 21 died after appendectomy at Middlesex hospital. Survived by parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral from Hubbard district home to St Neils church, interment at St Johns cemetery.
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Aubrey Gordon King
Gerald E. King
High Street
Hartford Hospital
Middletown High School
Maxim Silencer Company
Hartford
Trinity College
E. Harold King
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
England
Joseph W. King
Cross Street
Geraldine
Catherine King
Church of the Holy Trinity
F. F. German
Indian Hill Cemetery
Edgar E. Clark Jr dies at 35 in Plainville station agent
Edgar E. Clark Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edgar E C of Haddam aged 35 died at his home in Plainville on Saturday He was station agent and telegraph operator at Plainville For years he was station agent at Haddam but moved to Plainville last spring He leaves a wife and two children Interment will be in eee on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar E. Clark, Jr
Edgar E. C of
Haddam
Plainville
Eee
South End Juniors Clinch City Title With 6–0 Victory
South End Juniors defeated North End Juniors 6 to 0 on Russell Field at 2 pm Sunday. The South Ends played fast and clean, outclassing the N Ends, whose defeat clears the path to the city championship for South Ends. Star players included Albert Erdman and Teddy Kowaleski. lineup featured J Staworko, Konopkal, S Warry, V Mikulski, B Sutkowski, P Cookle, A Kowaleski, J Gondek. This was the final game of the season.
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South End
South Ends
North End
Russell Field
Albert Erdman
Teddy Kowaleski
J. Staworko
Konopkalg
S. Warry
V. Mikulski
Chamber of Commerce Meeting At 6 20 PM
A Chamber of Commerce gathering discussed agenda items at 6 20 PM. The record notes permanent measures and acknowledges that mistakes contribute to family and state concerns.
Red Cross Xmas drive shifts to universal membership
Middlesex Chapter sets December 15 as Red Cross Sunday with church announcements and a no sale of Christmas seals policy. A $2.5 million War Council allocation funds anti tuberculosis work. new members receive ten seals in a folder with service flag and button.
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Red Cross
Henry C. Ward
Middlesex
J. Vincent Dempsey
Richard H. Bunce
Robert W. Rice
James O’neil
S. R. Lyon
Dwight P. Brainerd
Red Cross War Council
Louis S. Smith
Gibson W. Wilson
Wilson
Middletown
Deaths Clark Edgard B. Jr. 35 in Plainville
Edgard B. Clark Jr. died in Plainville on November 30 at age 35 Private services planned at his parents home in Haddam Tuesday December 3 at 2 30 Friends may attend cemetery committal services at the cemetery
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Clark
Edgard B., Jr
Plainville
Haddam
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Cromwell Honor Board
State Guard
Win E. Carlson
Adolph V. Carlton
Carl F. Christianson
Harold T. Clark
Edward S. Couch
Carl Axél Dahlen
Daniel Dowling
Joseph Dowling
Philo G. Dutton
George Eager
John EB. Ewald
Martin Ewald
Robert Ewald
Arthur L. Fillmore
Willard E
John D. Footit
Jesse J
William H. Frazer
Luigi Fregii
Edward Gulstand
Abraham Avery Hallock
Stephen M. Hazel
Joel H. Breed
Russell Fire Department
Horlick
Meepetett
St. Andrew's Chapel
Vid Hughes
Grand
Horst von der Goltz
Fred Sweet
New London Naval Station
Crescent Street
Henry Koch
Rodney Loveland
East Berlin
City
Liberty Garage
Arrigoni Hotel
P. O’callaghan
D. W. Northroep
Pythian Building
Fred Porteous
Home Ave
Jass Band
Qwen
Chafee
Oliver F. Bull
Army Transport Service
Farmilk
W. E. Babcock
College Street
O. D. Schultze
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Pythian Sisters
Bunce
Hemlock Hall
Portland
Woile
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Sandy Andy
Broatch
Corey
Anna Coe
Middlesex Hospital
John
Ira
South Dakota
Charles Mitchell
Phoebe
Fountain’s
Hubbard District
St. Neil’ Church
St. John’s Ceme
Ates
London
Waterbury
J. Cornwall
Caulkins
Post
County
Torrington
Maine
Grand Rapids
Japan
Ives
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