Portland Education Meeting Promotes Student Work and Awards
A Portland High School education meeting under state direction drew strong attendance. Charles D. Hine sparked talks for parents while demonstrations showcased Gildersleeve pupils in classroom work under Lawn and Bride. The junior contest featured “The Reindeer Christmas Roll Call” with prize speeches by Mildred Ferguson Ernest Olson Marion Cavanaugh Emma Leers and others. Separate notices report a funeral service for Jennie Gotta and local lodge activities.
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Portland High School
State of Education
Charles D. Hine
Wildrer
Connolly
Gildersleeve Pol
Lawn and Bride
Dely
Mildred Ferguson
Ernest Olson
Gildersleeve School
Marion Cavanaugh
Emma Leers
War Dead Honored as Local Council Sends Certificates
Edwin Stocking and James C Lyndiick expect many friends and graduates to attend a ceremony. The local State Council of Defense mailed certificates of acknowledgment to next of kin for the supreme sacrifice in the war. Eight from the town died in service: Joseph Fitzgerald and Ernest Fors berg killed in action. Lyman H Payne, R Leslie Hughes, Edward J Barry, Harry E Bransfield died of natural causes. Dudley Marsh lost when the Tuscania was sunk. Timothy E Callahan killed in an accident. The Gypsy will be issued tonight. price raised to 25 cents due to higher production costs. Christmas trees freshly cut delivered to homes 75 cents to $2. Tel East Hampton Div. 522. adv. 2112
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Dudley Marsh
Ireland
Timothy E. Callahan
Tel
East Hampton
Grace Bevin
Middletown
L. A. Parton
Hartford
Siebert’s Hall
Burdick Orchestra
Eva Walton
J. E. Walton
Joseph Thibeault
Norwich
Westerly
R. I
N. B. A. Carrier
Miller’s Hill
Marjory Gay
Leet’s Island
William Cavanaugh
Bevin Boulevard
St. John’s Chapel
Swedish Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve in Rocky Hill and Nearby Towns
Rocky Hill notices report the death of H H Grant a longtime resident and the Christmas vacation at the local school with trees and gifts. Visitors include Mrs W A Collins Miss Etta Chase and Mrs Brown of Hartford while George Yeager returns home from Georgia after military discharge. The church chorus rehearses Christmas music and residents shop in Hartford Middle Town.
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Rocky Hill
H. H. Grant
W. A. Collins
Hartford
Red Cross
Library Hall
Etta Chase
George Yeager
Georgia
United States Army
Stanley Spencer
Leverett Spencer
Bertha Smith
Frederick Filmore
Brown
Hartfor
Eugene Brown
E. J. Stevens
Dora
Middletown
TownHeads Busy Week Before Christmas Break
Centerbrook residents report a busy period with Mr West from New London visiting on business. Town schools close for a one week vacation. W C Griswold spent Thursday in New Haven. Behrens and Bushnell improved their Main street garage. Congregational church to host Christmas tree and exercises Monday evening. Mr and Mrs C T Jones were in New London on business yesterday.
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Centerbrook
West
New London
W. C. Griswold
New Haven
Behrens & Bushnell
Main Street
Congregational
C. T. Jones
Ham
Deep River
Essex
Anne Atkins
Woman’s College
North Main Street
M. EB. Church
Frances Fordham
Theodore Beyer
St. John’s Hotel
Middletown
J. R. Gleason
Hartford
Erry Pierce
Ivoryton
E. W. Staples
James Conklin
Ernest Conklin
Mystic
C. A. Latham
East Hampton Red Cross Drive Progress and Local notices
East Hampton reports 400 enrolled in the Red Cross drive toward a 1000 goal amid influenza outbreaks delaying canvassers. Local Christmas offerings include candy and fruit baskets. notices urge donations for soldiers and caution against gatherings as health officers close Sunday schools and youth meetings. Also notes residents traveling, church service changes, and local family news.
Epidemic Halts Sunday School and Classes at Local Church
At 3 o'clock services will proceed but there will be no Sunday school or confirmation class due to the epidemic. Converted Liberty bonds are ready for distribution at East Hampton Bank and Trust Co. H. C. Hodge is ill with influenza and not resting well. Dr. John D. Milburn is confined to his home by illness.
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St. Thomas
Trinity Chapel
Portlodge
Cohen
John Eld
Mr. Bransfield
Main Street
Bradley
H. Lacy
John Anderson
Freestone
Joseph Dagnail
U. S. Navals
Joséph Dagnall
Stronmy’s Avenue
Mary Dean
Air Line LI
Arthur Evans
Wir
Martin Evans
New York
England
U. S
Philip Cohen
P and Feed
Johnfield
Tel
East Hampton Bank and Trust Co
H. C. Hodge
John D. Milburn
Westbrook Honors Roll Dedication Plans and Parade
Westbrook organizers appoint J H Stannard and C J Merwin to oversee the honor roll draping for the dedication service. W J Neidlinger leads hall decorations with assistants for Sundays program. A parade involving Home Guards and veterans precedes unveiling of the honor roll at 2 30 PM, with prayers, songs, and speeches by local ministers. Private Herbert Muller returns from Camp Devens, his brother Jacob still overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
J. H. Stannard
C. J. Merwin
W. J. Neidlinger
C. M. Ingersoll
Betty
Haddam
Lakeland
Florida
Home Guards
Clinton
Saybrook
Essex
Deep River
Chester
Leland
Chapman Post
Sons of Veterans of 1861
George W. Eastland
M. E. Church
Liberty Chorus
Herbert Muller
Camp Devens
Jacob
East Haddam News Briefs Report Local Movements
East Haddam items note Mrs H N Starr and Mrs F G Hefflon shopping in Hartford and G N Phelps out of town. Mrs W H Daniels and daughter were away yesterday. Harry Fronter visited Hartford on business Thursday. H Z Clarke is moving Mr Hall of Hadlyme to Saybrook by motor truck as ferry not running. Ice on river clear, duck migration heavier than usual. Chapman's pond frozen but ice too thin for fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Haddam
H. N. Starr
F. G. Hefflon
Hartford
G. N. Phelps
W. H. Daniels
Harry .Fronter
H. Z. Clarke
Mr. Hall
Hadlyme
Saybrook
Chapman's Pond
Eckman Calcerbs Aid Against Illness
Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia promotes Calcerbs calcium tablets as a strength booster against illness. Sold at druggists and under Eckman’s Alterative line, the product is marketed to support health and recovery.
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Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Eckman
Christmas Events and Local News in Essex Area
Essex and nearby towns report holiday events from Christmas Eve programs to school vacations. Notes mention a community tree, theatre party for children, and local visits by residents and visitors. Advertisements promote Markham's jewelry shop and theater listings at Thelma theatre.
Christmas Hardware Assortment at Deep River Store
At B. L. Wilson's hardware store in Deep River shoppers find skates flashlights sleds oil stoves jack-knives and other hardware items. A special Christmas assortment is advertised for 2018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Wilson
Deep River
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Portland
John Gotta
Jennie
Gotta
Up City
St.e's Cemetery
South Glaston
East Hampton Candy Kitchen
L. James
Prop
Thelma Theatre
C. H. Westbrook
Ivoryton School
William Phelps
Lyme
A. E. Clevenshire
New Itain
Martha Johnson
Middle Cove
Mark
Ladies” Aid Society
M. EL
Junior Red Cross Society
Grammar Chool
College
Boston
Mass
Markham
the Thelma
Jack Pickford
Kendall
Pathe News
Adv
Merry Christmas
Mackinaw
Long Ulster
Aero-Cap
Silk
Nourse-Sherman Co
Foster System
Middletown, Conn
Eer
Nation Department
Erie
The
James H. Bunce Co
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