Franklin Night Big Local Factory Event Delights 500
Franklin night drew about 500 employees and guests to the Y M C A building with talent from the plant, including dancing by Short and Professor Deming, vocal solos by Miss Ray and Miss Welch, violin and saxophone numbers, and an original dialogue. The program ran in two parts with a refreshment break, followed by dancing as Grand Theatre Trio provided music. An illness delay kept Superintendent Melvin from attending, but a capable committee organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Russell
Frank Employes
Short
Professor Deming
Franklin Company
Clifford D. Young
Ray
Verying
Fiana Welch
Oscar Hilber
EN Star
Kensack
I. Hoft
Herbert Ashton
Larry Staipton
Hastings
Woolner
Welch
Youngquist
Miss Short
Grand Theatre
W. S. G. Melvin
Franklin Co
Laban C. Hurlburt
Frances Welch
Dorothy Ran
Imogen Forbush
Rose Wamester
Miss Sheldon
Messrs
J. Scherner
H Hastings
Clifford Young
R. G. Peryam
L. Stainton
J. Lackey
C. F. Billings
L. Woolner
Mrs. Alice M Bennett Died After Brief Illness
Mrs. Alice M. Bennett wife of Jo W. Bennett died at St Francis in Hartford early this morning after a short illness with acute Brights disease. She leaves her husband a father A H Bishel brother and sister Mrs Lillian Wolden of Hartford. The item notes a local social event involving Ward performing a dance at a firemen’s festival hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Bennett
Jo W. Bennett
St. Francis’ S
Hartford
Bright
Christian Bishel
A. H. Bishel
City
Lillian Wolyen
Peterson's Ointment Best For Eczema
Buffalo man promotes Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema salt rheum and related skin ailments. He claims it stops itching and offers money back if buyers are not benefited. Product advertised in large box form with various skin conditions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Peterson
Meeting at Berkeley Social Service Commission discusses plan
The Connecticut Social Service Commission met at Berkeley Divinity School with Dr. F. F. German Rev. G. B. Gilbert E Kent Hubbard and Dean Ladd among local members. Bishop Brewster Cp. J. N. Lewis and Rev. A. T. Gesner attended. Women were elected to the commission including Mrs. Roh Fife Jr Miss Mary Bulkley and Miss Hillard. A part time educational secretary Rev. F. C. Lauderburn was appointed. The group eyed an old peoples home at Woodbury and a sub committee led by Mr Coburn was formed. Dean Ladd reported on the Federation of Churches committee coordinating Connecticut social service work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Social Service
Connecticut Social Service Commission
Berkeley Divinity School
F. F. German
G. B. Gilbert
E. Kent Hubbard
Dean Ladd
Bishop Brewster
Cp. J. N. Lewis
Waterbury
A. T. Gesner
Canon Elmendorf
Newark
R Oh. Fife, Jr
Middletown
Mary Bulkley
Hartford
Hillard
Westover School
Girls’ Friendly Society
Federation
Social Service
Connecticut
Recitals at Wesleyan to Present Readings and Organ Program
Beginning Friday Feb 7 a four recital series mixes organ pieces with readings in the college chapel. The schedule runs every other week, with the final recital on March 21. Prof Binney Gunnison reads Dickens selections and E A Warren, organist, performs Guilmant Third Sonata and lighter pieces. Gunnison previously taught elocution at Milliken University and joined Wesleyan in 1917. Warren is a noted young organist and church organist in East Hampton Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Warren
College Chapel
Binney Gunnison
Wesleyan
E. A. Warren
Dickens
Guilmant
Millken University
Iowa
First Congregational Church
East Hampton, Conn
Chamber of Commerce Forms Permanent Meetings and Banquets Committee
The standing committee on meetings and banquets was perfected with George A. Tierney as chair. Subcommittees cover speakers, introductions, attendance, and decorations, led by named members, to plan the annual banquet and future gatherings. A get-together smoker is set for next Tuesday at Stueck's. Executive committee on town and city consolidation meets tonight at 8 in chamber offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Tierney
Robert H. Fife, Jr
James &. Boylan
Robert W. Rice
Frank F. German
John P. Bacon
Frank E. Convey
George S. Pitt
Louis S. Smith
Herbert L. Clark
John H. Fay
Leo B. Santangelo
N. Evan Davis
James O’neil
Dwight P. Brainerd
Stueck’s
Chamber
Domestic Postage Rates and International Destinations
Domestic postage rates apply to mail for Canada Cuba Mexico and Panama under special conventions except where stated, while United States domestic rates cover letters to the United Kingdom Ireland Bahamas Barbados British Guiana British Honduras Dominican Republic Dutch West Indies Leeward Islands Newfoundland New Zealand and Trinidad including Tobago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Republic of Panama
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Bahamas
Barbados
British Guiana
British Honduras
Dominican Republic
Dutch West Indies
Leeward Islands
Newfoundland
New Zealand
Trinidad
Tobago
Ward family welcomes new grandson at Middlesex Hospital
A son named Robert Boyd Ward 3rd was born yesterday afternoon at Middlesex Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd Ward 2nd. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs E P Schaefer of Lawn Avenue and Mrs Robert B Ward of New Rochelle New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Boyd Ward
Middlesex Hospital
E. P. Schaefer
Lawn Avenue
Robert B. Ward
New Rochelle
N. Y
Morris Plan Fin Co. offers a fresh start for misfortune
A compact advertisement for Morris Plan Financial Company at 326 Main Street promises to help those facing sickness or other misfortune by paying their bills and allowing repayment on a monthly Morris Plan basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Fin Co
Tireet
City Briefs Keep Busy Springtime Social Scene
A collage of notices reports dances concerts and gatherings across local venues. St Aloysius big hall Arrigoni Hotel and Odd Fellows hall host music dancing and singing with Fords Banjo Orchestra Russett Brooks Tempo Quartet and local acts. Also noted are post office appropriations Mystic and Brantford Connecticut, a jurist birthday reminder Simeon Baldwin, and upcoming club events at AOH hall Red Men hall and Siebert's Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius Big Hall
Fords Banjo Orchestra
New Singer
Arrigoni Hotel
St. Agatha’s
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Russett & Brooks
Tempo Quartet
Meriden
Simeon E. Baldwin
Connecticut
New Haven
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Main St
Johnson Lane Lyceum
Hahn
Washington
Mystic
Brantford
Fords Banjo
Central Lodge
I. O
O.F
E. M. Tryon
Bill” Goleman
Russell Co’s
St. Aloysius Hig
Dale D. Butler
Abbott
Florida
John Krauth
Russell Co
T. A. B. Hall
Coles Company
Barton Clothing Co
Trevethick’s
John Warmsley
Russell Firemen
Feb
St. Aloysius
Hall
Samuel T. Crowell
Bert G. Thompson
Haddam
Hubbard District
Hartman Drug Company
Leiferman’s
Mansfield Post No
Red Men's Hall
Red Men
Jr. Mechanics
Dick” Warmeley
France
Siebert’s
Opera House
East Hampton
Jolly Boys
Bill” Long
Russell Co. Firemen
Fen
C. G. R. Vinal
T. J. Anderson
Middletown
Thomas P. Walsh
Auxil A. 0. H
Russell Library Notes at South Farms Branch Drives Fundraising
The South Farms branch library saw monthly circulation rise to about 850 books, mainly adult reading, but town funding of 200 dollars is inadequate. A pupil drive raised 93.47 dollars from 109 students, with top gifts including 19.34 by Grace three and 19.85 by grade six student J. Drennan. Donations included new Caspar’s works from Miss Alice Sterr, and the room was refreshed to attract more community use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Library
South Farms
Hubbard School
Grace
Miss Smith
Miss Cody
Miss Parish
Miss Fleming
J. Drennan
Mr. Whittum
H. Drennan
Gladys Nelson
Lillian Tucker
Fred Byrnes
Katherine Hussey
Bernard Taylor
Tom Frissvl
Margaret Roberts
Margaret Janicke
George Emery
Casper
Alice Sterr
Red Cross Offers Home Dietetics and First Aid Courses
Red Cross workers report progress across branches and urge Middletown women to enroll in First Aid and Home Nursing courses. This year an instructor will teach Home Dietetics, aiding understanding of balanced diets for adults and children and improving home care. Call Mrs. Dow at 1240 or 795 to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Middletown
Knights of Pythias Plans and Fifty Fifth Anniversary Week
Apollo Lodge Knights of Pythias club room house committee arranges a pool and billiard and setback tournament to begin when enough members are booked for the games. Plans will be discussed at tonight's meeting. Supreme Chancellor Chas. Davis issued a circular designating February 17 to 22 as the weeks marking the 55th anniversary of the order's institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Club Room House
Chas. Davis
Order
Pretty Farm Hill Wedding Unites Rosa Saur and Frederick Zimmerer
A pretty home wedding occurred Wednesday February 5 1919 at 2 pm at the bride's Farm Hill home uniting Rosa M Saur and Frederick J Zimmerer. Rev Percy Binnington of Christchurch performed the ceremony with only immediate family present due to ill health. The couple departed for New York that evening and will reside in a new home on Fairview Terrace Farm Hill. A reception for friends is planned March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa M. Saur
Frederick J. Zimmerer
Farm Hill
Percy Binnington
Christchurch
Fairview Terrace
Mrs. Zimmerer
Consumers' League Meeting in Hartford
The Connecticut Consumers' League invites all to a Saturday 3 PM meeting at Miss Townsends 230 Washington Street. Owen Lovejoy of New York, secretary of the National Child Labor Commission, will speak along with Miss Welles. Discussion will cover current activities and upcoming legislation protecting women and minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ League
Connecticut Eteers’ League
Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Trouble Cure
Druggists report widespread kidney issues among the public and endorse Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for quick relief. A Life Insurance examiner notes many applicants are rejected for kidney problems they do not suspect. The remedy is sold in two bottle sizes at drug stores. a test bottle can be requested by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Howeve
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Home Teachers Association Meeting Set At High School
The Home Teachers Association will hold its next meeting in the high school hall on Tuesday evening February 11 at 8 o clock. James N Pringle formerly superintendent of schools at Portsmouth NH will share experiences of that association and propose ways to carry on the work effectively. Other speakers will be heard. The group seeks closer ties with pupil home life through the association to address daily school problems.
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Home
Igh
James N. Pringle
Portsmouth
N. H
German Gas Mask and Helmet Arrive Home
George Arendt of Villerport France sends a German gas mask and helmet found in France. Items are now on display in the window of Walter A Blau at 395 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 3. Arendt
Villerport
France
Walter
A. Blau
Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Middlesex County Y. M. C. A
Deep River High Y
Peter C. Wright
Asylum Avenue Baptist Church
Baptist Chapel
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Guild
Deep River
Burdick
Essex
Ce” Ward
Tim
Fes
Eczema
Berkeley
G. W. Hall
Fruit-A
Raincoat Sale
Spear Bro Widdletown’s Fashion Center
Peyton C. March
Francis A. March
Modern Book Shop
Corey
Stueck Block
Zimmerer
Saur
Caulkins & Post CO
Home-Teachers’ Association
Kaltex
Axminster
Brussels
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