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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
7
The latest Paramount film The Law of the North stars Charles Ray at the Middlesex Theatre. The story, said to be one of the finest productions by Thomas H. Many, follows Lilica and service in the far north with Ella Stuart as author.
The program features The Hun Within photoplay with a gripping spy plot about a thermos bottle scene and German plotters. It also includes musical vaudeville acts Frank McGowan and Markey and Boyce, Dell and Edna El, Hawaiian Trio, and current events plus other pictures.
Mrs Fannie Tracy shopped in Middletown and a new grocery store is planned for East Haddam. Middlesex Farm Bureau corn show results praise Haddam crops with multiple firsts. Local scholars celebrated Christmas vacation with carols and declamations at the village school. Ganta’s orchard supplied fruit trees and the tutor Miss Plumley Reynolds organized the program.
Moodus December 21 The King's Daughters will meet at Fuller hall on Monday evening December 23 at 7 30. Clerical Brooks visited Hartford relatives Thursday and Friday. Center school staged a Christmas tree program in the principal's room Friday afternoon. Public schools closed for holiday recess Friday with return January 6. Mr and Mrs S H Ackley and Miss Ida Stark visited in Waterbury. A Lord is seriously ill and attended by a physician. he was taken to Hartford hospital Friday.
At 8 L Wilson's Deep River store shoppers can find skates flashlights sleds oil jackknives and other hardware items for winter needs. Special sale noted though the notice is incomplete and worded oddly.
Dr John T state health commissioner reported about 100 influenza cases in East Hampton over the last few days, indicating a developing outbreak in the town. The update notes rising illness levels and urges hygiene measures.
In Westbrook the War Saving Honor Roll list omits Evelyn T. Wright by accident, with a 2:30 p.m. dedication tomorrow. The Ladies' Congregational society names Mrs. A A Wilcox Mrs J S Avery and Mrs C L Clark as parsonage preparers for Rev W B Sher. The Congregational Sunday school rehearses Christmas music as town public demonstrations showcase Westbrook school work at Town Hall, featuring five rhetoric contestants Laura Bloomfield Lorraine Kelsey Mary Stevens Evan Lettergren Esther Swanson.
Colchester reports Sunday service at Calvary church chapel at 3 PM. holiday school closures from yesterday. George Lombard guest of Mrs. Sarah Bingham after Camp Upton. Annie and Rose Smith with Mrs Pendleton visiting Norwich with F. E. Baker. M. A. Tainter Post and Wooster Lodge hold meetings and elect officers. Local ads for meat prices, market hours, and Toy and Christmas goods specials at Colchester and Middletown stores.
Chester reports large turnout for the Liberty cantata The Adoration at Baptist and Congregational churches tomorrow with C J Bushnell of New York assisting and Miss Pauline Woodbries presiding at the organ Rose L Monte and Joseph Green announce their marriage on January 1 at St Josephs church Chester.
At Haddam weekly Puritan chapter O. B. K. S. held its annual meeting last Tuesday evening electing Worthy Matron Mrs. Elizabeth B. Case Worthy Patron John C. Russell Assistant Matron Miss Millie S Buell Secretary Mrs. Mira L. Dickinson Treasurer Mrs. Kelen A. Hazen Conductress Mrs. Clara B. Clarke Assistant Conductress Miss Lucy A. Hazen A Christmas concert by Sunday school children is planned for tomorrow at the Congregational church. James C. Kelsey has recovered from illness. his infant daughter remains ill under care. Red Cross collectors report strong support with window cards bearing 100 percent tags.
In Essex on Tuesday evening groups from the Liberty chorus and local high school girls will sing carols for shut-ins before the town Christmas tree exercises. The town marks shows and church services roll through St. John's Memorial and Congregational Church with confirmations, memorials, and a Sunday school celebration set for December 26 and 22 respectively. The piece notes visitors, retirements, and local civic groups assembling for a memorial service for Lieut. Parker Wanamee at St. John's Memorial Episcopal church, as well as a planned visit from Deputy Great Sachem Dr. E. G. Abernethey and New London chiefs on January 6th 1919. The ad runs for Stannard Hill greenhouse with holiday plant stock and free delivery.
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