Christmas Plans at County Home in Connecticut
The Connecticut Industrial for Girls led by superintendent Caroline deF. Penniman plans a homey Christmas for 75 residents. Each home decorates a tree and distributes gifts from the tree, with carol rounds by the glee club before dawn. A chicken dinner and farm produce are promised, while local groups supply warm night shorts and hundreds of gifts to delight every child at the county home.
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Connecticut
Caroline Def. Penniman
Glee Club
Q. S
Emma L Norton
Portland
Joan Norton
Miss Bittres
New London
Dorcas Society of the Holy Trinity Church
of the Holy Trinity H
Guessing Contest at Corn Show Reveals Top Estimators
Middlesex County farmers competed in a Corn Show guessing contest with 35 pounds of ears weighed and shelled in two classes dent and flint. Robert Reschke of Durham Center led the dent class with 30 pounds, while Henry Davis of Durham won the flint class with 29.85 pounds. Oscar Lindemarke of Middletown earned the Bantam rooster for not guessing nearest the correct answer.
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Middlesex County
Robert Reschke
Durham Center
Arthur Clark
Durham
Edward Baumann
Cromwell
Charles A. Corydon
Middletown
Henry Davis
Daniel Francis
M. S. Waite
W. I. Clark
Edward W. Hazen
Haddam
Flint
Cromwell Hall
Homestead Dairy
Old Saybrook
E. E. Swan
East Haddam
Arrowhead Farm
John Cairns
Charles J. Hubbard
J. H. Cook
Westbrook
James A. Dibble
Oscar Lindemarke
Samuel Russell, Jr
Plymouth Rock
Buggy and Milk Truck Collision Injures Couple
At 6 30 this morning Vincenzo Ruitto driving a buggy with his wife to the I E Palmer factory on Washington street was struck by Edward Le Clare s milk truck. The buggy upset and shaft broke Ruitto and his wife were thrown into the street with no broken bones. The horse stood on its hind feet then came down on the truck breaking the machine and Le Clare had to use a wagon to spread milk along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincenzo Ruitto
I. E. Palmer
Washington Street
Edward le Clare
Westfield
Ruitto
le Clare
Gifts to District Nurse Association Held for Sunday Service
Ill or weather delayed recipients may deliver gifts to the church social rooms on Thursday for the District Nurse Association service.
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District Nurse Association
Town votes to pay War Bureau's bills
In a brief town meeting led by First Selectman Howard S. Peck, residents approved paying up to $500 for repairs on the Russell library and authorizing payments up to $1,500 for Middletown War Bureau bills. Nine citizens attended, votes recorded unanimously, adjournment at 8:05. Professor Fife Jr. arrived to assist. janitor extinguished the lights at 8:06.
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First
Howard S. Peck
Arthur H. Allin
Henry C. Ward
Russell
Samuel Russell, Jr
Middletown
Thomas Hoops
Robert H. Fife, Jr
Christmas Birthday for Local 85 Year Old Man
W E Hale of Hale and Kelsey reaches 85 on Christmas day and remains active in Middletown business daily. He may be the city's oldest working resident and plans to continue long. Also notes 100 Per Cent Red Cross signs in windows of listed local firms and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hale
Hale & Kelsey
Hale
Main Street
Middletown
Red Cross
Middletown Savings Bank
B. Press
James Connery
Coles & Co
Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co
First National Bank
Letter From Charles Koehler Wounded in France Fronts
Mrs. H J Koehler says her son Charles was wounded October 4 in France and is now in base hospital No 26. He has fought on four fronts including Lorraine Chateau-Thierry Champagne and Argonne from September 26 to October. He sustained wounds to his right arm and thigh and reports a good Thanksgiving with turkey nuts fruit figs and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Koehler
H. J. Koehler
Charles
France
Lorraine
Chateau-Thierry
Champagne
Argonne
The Rainbow Trail at Grand theatre last showing tonight
William Farnum stars in The Rainbow Trail a western from Zane Grey. The picture praised as one of his best by fans who saw it yesterday. It follows The Riders of the Purple Sage as a sequel and showcases Farnum's artistry amid a stirring western tale.
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William Farnum
Grand Theatre
Zane Grey
Farnum
Christmas Service at Christ Church Midnight Mass
Christmas Eve service at Christ Church features a solemn procession, choral eucharist and sermon with Missa de Angelis. Selections include Come All Ye Faithful It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Angels from the Realms of Glory Sing of Heavens Of the Father's Love Begotten and Sing, O Sing This Blessed Morn. A 9 am Holy Communion is also scheduled.
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Christ Church
No Auto Registers This Year Declared by Conn. Official
Robert B. Stockel motor vehicle commissioner of Connecticut states the last year demand for a list of motor vehicle owners was too small to continue the issue. He invites interested parties to attend an informal discussion at room 27 State Capitol December 27 at 2 30 p m on whether to publish in 191%.
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Robert B. Stockel
Connecticut
State Capitol
Fuel Regulations End in Connecticut Effort
The United States Fuel Administration announces termination of Connecticut fuel activities at the earliest date. Officials are no longer employed to fill out questionnaires or reports and all efforts urging coal waste prevention have ceased.
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United States Fuel Administration
Connecticut
Christmas Mass Times With Choir at Multiple Services
Mass on Christmas will be celebrated at 5, 5 30, 7 30 and 9 30 oclock. At 5 30 and 9 30 high mass will be sung by the choir under Miss Mary Flynn. Soloists include Catherine Kelly Mrs McHugh George Crowley and Joseph Harris. Rev W J Stanton O M I will preach at the 5 30 and 9 30 masses.
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Mary Flynn
Catherine Kelly
McHugh
George Crowley
Joseph Harris
W. J. Stanton
O.M. I
Garbage Collection Schedule Notice
No garbage will be collected in the city on Wednesday December 25. The usual Wednesday route will be covered Thursday. C A Camp Doctor of Public Works.
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C. A. Camp
Dr. of Public Works
Christmas city briefs mix advs and events
Light vehicles lamps at 4 52 this evening. Christmas dinner at Chafee's hotel from 12 to 3 priced 1.50. Heck's orchestra. Charitable groups spread cheer with singing at Arrigoni hotel and a jass band. Grand theatre features Farnum and Goodrich. Various ads for cigars, poultry, and holiday goods.
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Chafee’s
Heck’s Orchestra
Arrigoni Hotel
Jass
Clark
Emery
Toggery Shop
Hartford
Ford
John F. Convey Cigar Co
Grand Theatre
Leiferman’s
Leo
William Farnum
Edna Goodrich
Toggery
Durham
Town Hall
New England
Arawana Farm
Newfield Road
Arawanna Bridge
Jackson Street
Gladys Leslie
Joseph T. Drennan
Camp Devens
Samuel Starr
Wall Street
James E. Boylan
Packerville
Conn
New Haven
New York Mail
Convey’s
Reeds Gap
Stone
Altice Reed
Sheriff Thompson
Norwich
Convey Cigar Co
Charles Leineweber
U. S. Radio Service
Union Station
Laurel
O'Donnell Bros
J. F. Connery
Main St
Raymond and
Smith
Saybrook
Higganum
Middletown
East Haddam
Clark & True
Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Garniss in Brockton
Word reached friends of the birth on December 21 at the couple's Brockton home. Mr. Garniss formerly worked with the National Biscuit Company during its city warehouse days. The note adds a reflective line about the search for an ideal woman before marriage.
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Brockton
Arthur Garniss
Garniss
National Biscuit Company
New suits filed in the Superior Court
Clayton Holmes of Chester sues Nellie Holmes for divorce returnable in Middlesex county with service by Sheriff Bert G. Thompson. Holmes alleges desertion on October 9 1911. they wed October 4 1909. Nellie maiden name Beers. Antonio P Fettig of Clinton sues Albert L Dudley to foreclose a 7625 mortgage dated October 8 1917 with liens on Clinton real estate autos and auto supplies. attachments include Clinton real estate. returnable in Middlesex county.
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Clayton Holmes
Chester
Nellie Holmes
Middletown
Haddam
Holmes
Nellie Beers
Bert G. Thompson
Rollin A. Tyler
Middlesex County
Antonio P. Fettig
Clinton
Albert L. Dudley
Superior Court
Christmas concert postponed to Friday in East Berlin
The Christmas concert and tree at the Methodist church, with illness causing the postponement from Tuesday, will now be held Friday at 7 30 PM in East Berlin.
Durham church holds Christmas service with 10 o'clock communion
A Durham note recalls warm weather as John Boylan of Standard Oil reflects on January 1, 1876, when he drove to Middletown in shirt sleeves as the thermometer reached 75. The account ties the season to a Christmas day church event and adds a cautionary line about foolishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boylan
Standard Oil Company
Durham
Middletown
How He Ended Kidney Trouble
C E Brewer of Village Springe Alabama suffered a severe kidney attack for three weeks and was unable to leave bed or bend over without excruciating pain. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he felt relief after a few doses and was completely cured with no recurrence. He calls Foley Kidney Pills the best kidney remedy in the world. Sold everywhere.
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C. E. Brewer
Village Springe
Ala
Sola
Couches Feature Ladies Desk Toys and Toys
A compact display highlights desks with toys and books, including toy pianos, horses, dolls, and related playthings. The exhibit focuses on imaginative play items for girls, with a range of textures and styles.
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South Church Notes
the Best Business School
The
Higginson Business Institute
Masonic Bidg. Court St
WAR Bureau
Russell Library
Long Hill Chapel
John E. Bailey
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
Joe Fisher
Court
Ray Byrne
Spring Street
John R. Lynch
Smith & Bishel Co
Timothy Coleman
East Long Hill
Sword Land
Brownstone
Joseph F. Shea
W. B. Douglas
Main and
Court Street
J. Robert Beecher
Bridgeport
Keniston
J. M. Keniston
Maine
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Chester Man
East Berlin
Caulkins & Post Co
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