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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
6
A team of horses drawn by A Brazos and Sons of Mid c had a near disaster on the icy bridge river crossing. The cart laden with ashes slipped at the Portland end where torn flooring left an open space. One horse toppled another, both seemed doomed to fall into the river but recovered and resumed their path.
An enthusiastic gathering at town hall outlined the July drive to hit per capita war savings goals with house to house canvassing. Captains Olszewski, O'Brien, Magnuson and others will lead teams. Also noted are church services at Trinity, Morning and Second Sunday events, and local social updates including deaths, births, and weddings.
At the regular meeting held Tuesday December 3 the Ladies Auxiliary re elected Mrs Sarah president Mrs Margaret vice president Mrs Minne recording secretary Mrs Green financial secretary Mrs st Murnane treasurer Miss Corkery mistress at arms Margaret O Neill sentinel Rev sll G Martin D D LL D ain Miss Annie Green organist Eleanor Sullivan chairman of s6 committee Miss Mary Bransi chairman of standing committee Mrs Catherine Butler chairman committee on sick The officers will be installed in January by ty President Margaret Murnane.
Annual Red Cross Middlesex chapter gathering in Portland Town Hall on the 11th at 8 pm will feature reports and an address by Rev. Dearmer D D on Red Cross work abroad and relief efforts. Large attendance expected to review local achievements and support. Nearby transit disruption as Main Street trolley service failed, forcing many to walk and arrive late.
W C Hubbard visited New Haven on business. Joseph Johnson from Guilford delivered oysters to Durham. Mrs J Franklin Bailey and Mrs Roy Thawley toured Yale buildings in New Haven. Leon J Francis Deep River state road supervisor visited town. Raymond Sanderson out with a severe cold. King’s Daughters to meet Mrs F P Hubbard. Durham surpasses canned fruit and vegetables donation goal, quota 93 cans, 111 contributed. O U A M to hold regular meeting Monday at 8. Electric motor installed at Merriam Manufacturing shop to power new presses. First load of goods shipped from their center Friday. Temporary building for paint and packing rooms underway. Many fire-damaged timers’ tools being repaired by M Simpson. Sunday services at Methodist and Congregational churches with a 7:30 union service at Congregational. Miss Anna Worthington Coale to speak on war matters. Music by Middletown singers at Epiphany church Sunday 3 pm. Church of the Epiphany service and sermon at 3 pm. Company E C S G drills: first platoon Tuesday, second platoon Wednesday. Fines for absences to be enforced. Signed W C Fowler, captain.
Miss Cora FE Houghtaling daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Houghtaling and Chaplain Holbrook of Westbrook were united in marriage by Rev F L Garfield at the bride s home Wednesday only immediate relatives present Mr and Mrs Holbrook will reside in Clinton Mrs John Webb visits Essex Elisha Cone of New London is guest The junior promenade at Town hall last evening Pratt s orchestra provided music Services at Baptist church Sunday morning and evening Santa Claus Headquarters at Wiminsky s Deep River adv 1012
In Rocky Hill on Friday residents were seen visiting relatives and shoppers, with Guard drill planned for Monday. Mrs J Stickles and daughter Virginia traveled out of town. Mrs Lena Tennyson visited Hartford. many children enjoyed early winter sledding. A foreign mail from overseas is awaited. Boy Scouts met Friday evening. Mrs Hartford visited her son Eugene Brown. Mrs H Hale and son were out of town.
Ivoryton merchants invite shoppers to browse a display of holiday goods. The notice promises courteous service and urges customers to visit, whether or not they purchase, as they showcase available items from A F. Koko.
Community learns of Private Clarence Treadway’s death in France from pneumonia and gunshot wounds. A letter to William Quigg announced his hospital status on November 11 and his death on November 16. Local church notes, residents moving in, and social notices fill the rest of the page.
Old Saybrook notes a travel report with C Ellis heading to New York on a weekend business trip and W D Vars visiting Providence relatives. Mulcahy returns to ferry gate duties after a New York trip where he bought a car. Farm Bureau activity includes J H Fay in Middletown and F S Chapman re elected as president. Local weather records crisp cold, ponds iced, and few ducking. John Kertin of Newport visits aunt Mrs Carney before naval school in South Carolina. A H Barber wins silvers at New London poultry show. Saybrook Point Ladies Whist club opens season with 16 members. prizes awarded to Jobson and Crowell, and Barber and Thompson. Local ads close.
Colchester reports the Cragin Memorial library opens this afternoon and evening. John N. Strong, serving on a Norwich jury, is at home for Sunday services at the Baptist church at 10 45. Rev. B D Remington preaches. Tonight is an evening basketball game for the school teams. Bank meeting Monday at 730 in the fire company rooms. F B E Baker visits New Britain with his two sons. Church services follow the usual Sunday schedule.
In East Berlin on December 7 skaters enjoy the season’s first pond fun. Knights of Pythias plan an upcoming entertainment. Local fishermen prepare gear for fishing. A Guild room whist social last evening was pleasant with refreshments. Royal Morse visits St Albans, Vermont, and Mrs Nickerson of Elizabeth New Jersey visits relatives in town.
Miss Mary Burns spent Thursday in New London. Harry Martin of Boston called on friends in town. Mrs John Carney returned from Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs D A Kellogg visited Hartford. Miss Margaret Davis resumes school in Hartford after illness. Mrs J N Chase hosted the Study Club. Church services this week are planned.
Andrew Carlsonson, returning from a long stay in Sweden, opts to remain in Deep River, citing U S advantages amid Sweden wartime hardships and high living costs. Local society sat in on visits and upcoming events include Y M C A tours, church sermons, a whist social, senior social planning, equal franchise meeting, and church officers elected.
The Deep River HI Y Club formed last week with Norman Byler as president and Francis Stevens as vice president, Albert Ziegra as secretary, and Jewett Tiffany as treasurer. members are Deep River High School students connected with the local YMCA. Committees were named to raise funds for the club as the ad promotes early Christmas shopping at Wimovsky's.
Cromwell First Congregational Church reports morning worship at 10 30 with theme The Life of Prayer Yesterday Today The Bible school meets at noon A Christmas business meeting enlists new Christian Endeavor members Bertha K Bulkeley Ruth Morrison Gladys W Merrill Grace Butterworth Edith Karlstrom Anna Istrom Susie Proudmar Helen Olson Christine Johnson Evening travelogue Sewards Folly The Great War and Reconstruction series begins December 15 A Camp Fire Girls rummage sale for War Chest proceeds Next Swedish Mission services list morning sermon Sunday school Endeavor missionary service and union song service for orphanage Mrs Clemens Mortenson of Cromwell learns her brother Nathan Carlson was killed in action in France November 9 just before the war ended
Moodus notes announce win my chum week with daily meetings under Epworth League guidance at the Methodist church. Mrs Ida M Gates visits Sidney N Y relatives. Eugene Barbour moves family to East Hampton. Mrs Ann Sherman improving. Caulkins and Post Co auto trucks delivered furnishings Thursday. Mrs B W Talbot Johnsonville and Mrs F G Hefflon East Had dam depart Friday for Montclair N J to visit Mrs George W Frost.
Centerbrook reports Daniel Spencer from Boston on a short school vacation. George McPherson ill with pneumonia showing slight improvement. Miss Isabelle Looby visiting friends in Middletown. H M Pratts ill with influenza. Adelbert Parker works at Pratt Reed's factory in Deep River. Miss Lenore Holt finished work at W J Prans store. Rev Mr English to preach at Congregational church tomorrow.
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