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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1919

Page

8

Dearmer Sails for Europe to Take London Post

Rev. Percy Dearmer departs for England to assume an academic position in London after six months in midwestern theology. His Mary and lectures at Divinity School highlighted Spirit gifts and fruits, praising the “happy warrior” Christian. The faculty vacancy is filled by Rev. Frederick Cuarf Lauderburn, with urban philosophy work by Wilbur M Urban joining as visiting professor in apologetics until Harvard appointment.

Percy Dearmer Kca Yy Divinity School England London Mary Ge Chapel of Divinity School Dearmer Bohlen Ge Seminary New York Philadelphia Cambridge Smith and Mount Holyoke Dr. Dearns Gray Frederick Cuarf Lauderburn Lehigt Jty Boston Lauder Cambridge Divinity School Massachusetts Diocesan Training School Lauderburn Berkeley Wilbur M. Urban Trinity Harvard University Philosphy Urban Princeton Jena Leipsig Philosophical and Psychological Reviews

Party at Christ Church Rectory Youth Event

A Junior Auxiliary hosted a pleasant evening at the Christ Church rectory with games domination by musical chairs. At 9 o clock guests enjoyed ice cream cake cookies and candy and more games followed with several youths listed as participants and Henry Lucas and others invited for subsequent days.

Christ Church Rectory Rowena Smith Nelson Irene Hubbard Roseat Mayall Margaret Ke Hel Mitchel Josephine Hull Helen Pistel Hazel Sauerman Ordnung Henry Lucas Franklin Kensel Raymond William Achtmeyer Jack Stum Milo Heidenis Francis Enis Albert Hull Edward Rhodes Rau Ward Stevens Antionette Popp Binningston

Baptist youths secure speaker for gospel song service

The young people of the Baptist church have secured Rev. John W. Mus, pastor of the Main Street Baptist of Meriden, to speak at 6:15 tomorrow. He will deliver an tonal message and invite all attendees to join in the gospel song service led by LeBarron Smith.

the Baptist H John W. Muspastor Main Street Baptist of

Dr Miel to Speak at Hart Divinity Chapel

The Rev Dr E de Miel of Hart will speak in the chapel of the Divinity School on Tuesday at 5 o clock. He will share experiences from his recent service in the Red Cross in the thick of the fight. All are cordially invited to attend.

Dr. Miel E. de Miel Hart the Ley Divinity School Red Cross

Red Men to Confer Degree on Monday

Red Men confer the adoption degree on a candidate Monday evening. The degree team drilled faithfully and good will result for all. Visitors from Hartford and Haven expected. All Red Men will be present.

Hartford Haven

Card Tournament Results Show Tight Half Finale

In last night’s card tournament, Hooks defeated team 1 by 18 to 9 while No 3 edged No 2 10 to 1. The standings after the half show No 3 at 71 points, team 1 at 69, and No 2 and No 1 tied at 62.

Incomplete Funeral Notice for Davis Tuttle

Body sent to Middletown New York for interment at Middlesex Hospital after death. Details incomplete. morning interment referenced.

Middletwon N. Y Davis Tuttle Middlesex Hospital Middletown

Red Cross to Employ Nurse

Middlesex chapter of the American Red Cross held its regular monthly meeting at chapter headquarters. It reported January shipments of 24 cases containing 5 826 articles to the Atlantic Division warehouse and noted a reduced war relief workload after France’s hostilities ceased. The committee voted to hire a nurse to work with the District Nurse association under Dr Thomas P Walsh.

Middlesex Chapthe American Red Cross William B. Douglas Atlantic Division E. C. Acheson War Relief Committee France War Relief Department County Orphans Haddam Cromwell Motor Messenger Service Middletown District Nurse Association Thomas P. Walsh Civilian Relief Committee Margaret Allin Home Service Department

Teams Ready for Drive for Chamber Membership

Organization outlines A B and C teams to conduct the Chamber of Commerce membership drive next week under Chairman Louis S. Smith. Teams meet tomorrow at 3 pm in Chamber offices for instructions. Winning team to be dined by losers after campaign ends on February 17. Joseph Merriam named to settle any vexed questions.

Commerce Chamber Chamber of Commerce Louis S. Smith Wm. H. Boutellier Daniel J. McCarthy Dayton A. Baldwin James R. Edlin Solon Stiles Edward P. Schaefer Catain John P. Bacon Leo B. Santangelo Richard C. Fagan Charles T. Davis Edgar C. Weston Frank Davis Louis A. Allin Max Press Arthur S. Losey Chamber Joseph Merriam

Red Cross Urges Drive on Refugee Garments

The Red Cross reports sewing is slow and urges Middletown volunteers to concentrate on making garments for war refugees. Beginning Monday morning February 10, sewing rooms will operate 10 to 5, with the goal of shipping all allotments this month to provide dresses petticoats warm underwear for women and children in war torn Europe. Eleanor G. Acheson.

Red Cross Europe Middletown Eleanor G. Acheson

Resolutions Adopted by Robin Hood Camp Camp No 10288

At a January 24 1919 meeting of Robin Hood Camp No 10288 Modern Woodmen of America the group unanimously adopted resolutions mourning Gunnar E Johnson a beloved neighbor and camp member The camp will publish the resolutions in The Evening Press and enter them in its records with the charter draped for thirty days The committee members were Edward F Deming Frederick J Lentz and Michael Wigmore Advog.

Robin Hood Camp Woodmen of America Gunnar E. Johnson Edward F. Deming Frederick J. Lentz Michael Wigmore

Y M C A Offers Six Months Free Membership to Veterans

All men discharged from regular military and naval service may apply for six months free membership at the local Y M C A. The benefit lasts until all city service members are discharged and return home, granting full association privileges at no charge from the application date.

Iypead

Fee on Parcels Post to Britain

London office announces a new two pence fee on each parcel post package from abroad. The charge will be collected from the addressee, except for packages not liable for British customs duty.

Britain London

Morris Plan Co Offers Help Buy Auto Truck

The Morris Plan Company promotes a way to purchase an automobile truck by financing part of the cost from the buyer’s earnings. Potential buyers are urged to discuss terms and eligibility, outlining how small monthly contributions can cover part of the price.

The Morris Plan Co

Coroners Hear On Way Boy Death At Essex Bridge

An inquest into nine year old Frederick Murray Way of Old Saybrook found no witnesses besides Edwin S. Hunt the Essex undertaker and Fred E. Hall his driver. The boy at play with Italian children rolled toward the road bank and was struck by the Hunt auto traveling 8 to 10 mph on the road’s right side near the Saybrook bridge. The child died from skull fracture at Dr Grannis’s office.

Frederick Murray Way Old Saybrook Stephen B. Davis Edwin S. Hunt Essex Fred E. Hall Way Boy Saybrook Hunt

City News Briefs and Local Notices

City briefs highlight a 5:41 pm lamps event and a big evening dance at St Aloysius hall. Notes cover Knights of Columbus anniversary observances, Sandy Shore cut, Parime Lee sausage, Colorite ads, and local farm finance pleas to CT lawmakers. Also mentions Y M C A basketball, Mrs Quinn’s recovery, hunts bills, and Red Cross drive.

St. Aloysius Big Hall Auv The Knights of Columbus

Hit By Auto Near Russell Co Factory In South Farms

John Baer of Evergreen avenue South Farms was struck by a car about 6 15 last evening while crossing from the Russell Co factory where he works. The driver Charles A Eick of Durham had just left the factory with passengers. Baer was shaken but walked home without aid. Cradle Notes A son was born by morning to Mr and Mrs William Gosgrove at their Grand street home. Mother

John Baer Evergreen Avenue South Farms Russell Co Charles A. Eick Durham Mr. Baer William Gosgrove Grand Street

Middletown Chamber Seeks Larger Membership for Growth

Richard H. Bunce urges Middletown residents to join the Chamber of Commerce, stressing $5 annual dues and the drive to reach 500 members. He cites World War mobilization, Red Cross leadership, and Liberty Loan oversubscription as proof of local cooperation, urging continued support for city development.

Bunce Commerce Chamber Evening Press Middletown Chamber of Commerce Middletown Chamber Daily News Chamber of Commerce America Middlesex The Red Cross

Life Today in Siam lecture at Berkeley Divinity School

Hon. George Pratt Ingersoll, trustee of Berkeley, will speak on Life Today in Siam at 8 p m Monday in the Williams Library of the Berkeley Divinity School. He recently returned from Siam as American Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. Public invitation extended.

Berkeley Siam Williams Berkeley Divinity School George Pratt Ingersoll Ingersoll

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