Wesleyan Chimes Dedication Weekend Program Summary
Wesleyan University plans a weekend dedication of new chimes with a Friday conference on training for public service and technology, a basketball game, and a glee club concert. Saturday features an alumni meeting, a university address by Albert Shaw, chimes dedication, a swimming meet, and Wesleyan Night. Sunday offers a hymn-focused chimes program and a memorial church service by Rev. Charles Wesley Burns.
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Wesleyan University
Hers
Scott Laboratory
William Arnold Clin
Ning
Albert E. McKinley
University of Pennsylvania
Busi
Gaylord W. Douglass
Wilbraham Academy
Harold Arnold
Western Electric Co
Newcity
Protons
Arthur T. Vanhilt
New York University Law Choo
Ching
Caleb T. Winster
Memorial Chapel
Binney Gunnison
Edward A. Warren
Springfield Y
Glee Club
Certs
East Hall
William Arnold
Albert Shaw
Ll.d
American Monthy Review of Reviews
William P. Hub
William Arnold Shanklin
Amherst
Wesleyan
Fayerweather
Roy B. Chamberlain
Fayerweather Gymnasium
University Church
Charles Wesley Burns
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mail to Turkey Amid Postal Union Arrangements
The British office announces onward transmission of unregistered personal and domestic letters for civilians in European and Asiatic Turkey with postmasters authorized to dispatch via New York. Open mail to London accepted when mailed and postage paid. no parcel post to Turkey except clothing and food for civilians in Palestine and Mesopotamia.
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Turkey
European
Asiatic
New York
London
Postal Union
Europe
Asia
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Jobs for Soldiers Reported in Connecticut
During the week ending February 8, 216 soldiers recently returned from service obtained work through the U S employment service in Connecticut. Most applicants were machine hands and specialists. Of those referred to positions, 22 possible jobs were noted. nine soldiers were reported as having secured positions.
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U. S
State Guard Reenlistment Policy Change
An announced order from the military emergency extends reenlistments in the State Guard to one year instead of two, enabling new recruits to gain training and remain in service. A second order restores guard officer positions to active service.
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State Guard
Mrs. Gorringe's Necklace at Middletown College Club
A clever near tragedy comedy will be presented in the High school hall on Tuesday March 4 by the Middletown Women's College club. The cast features College Club stars and several student performers. Tickets cost 50 cents with proceeds toward a scholarship fund to aid Middletown girls pursuing Connecticut college education.
Big Banquet Program Set by Middlesex Chamber of Commerce
The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce banquet committee plans a large upcoming event next Thursday night with limited hall capacity and no ticket sales at the door. Speakers include Rev. Dr. Ernest de Miel, Hon. Philip Troup, Commissioners Bennett and Saunders, and memorial project leaders. The toastmaster is President Bunce, with several sponsors and an informal program featuring entertainment and a souvenir keepsake.
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Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Ernest de Miel
Hartford
France
Philip Troup
New Haven
Charles J. Bennett
Richard L. Saunders
State Highway Department
Ernest S. Davis
Memorial Bridge and Boulevard
Carrol A. Campbell
Memorial Bridge
Bunce
Chamber of Commerce
Dwight P. Brainerd
George S. Pitt
Frank F. German
James E. Boylan
Curtiss S. Bacon
Annual Supper Of Holy Trinity Girls Friendly Society
About eighty associates members and guests attended the Holy Trinity branch annual supper at the parish house. Musical selections were rendered with Miss Dorothy Hull on piano and Miss Elsie McConochie on mandolin. A social hour followed with Rev Dr Frank F German and Mrs German among the guests. Miss Bessie Attenborough chaired the arrangements with Madeline Smith Elsie Gill Anna Schilling Mae Clarkson Margaret Vance and Violet Johnson assisting.
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Holy Trinity
Girls’ Friendly Society
Dorothy Hull
Elsie McConochie
Frank F. German
German
William B. Douglas
Margaret Jackson
Out of Town
Bessie Attenborough
Madeline Smith
Elsie Gill
Anna Schilling
Mae Clarkson
Margaret Vance
Violet Johnson
Middletown Soldiers Urged to Take Jobs Through Service
Returning soldiers in Middletown face unemployment as the U S Employment Service helps place them. The piece urges businesses to hire veterans, stating a job is the best reception and calling on employers to call 841 for available soldiers. It honors those who served overseas and stresses prompt action to secure work for all who want it.
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Middletown
U. S
Odd Fellows Triumph in Society Card Tournament
In last night’s card tournament the Odd Fellows defeated the Red Men 23 to 20. Odd Fellows totals were crib 9, set back 5, penochle 9. Red Men had crib 7, set back 6, penochle 7. Standings show Odd Fellows 71, Red Men 70, Jr. Mechanics 67, St. Andrews 50. Next Monday the Odd Fellows host St. Andrews at St. Andrews Club. Wednesday the Red Men visit Jr. Mechanics at Odd Fellows Club.
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Odd Fellows
Crib
Jr. Mechanics
St. Andrews
St. Andrew’s Club
Odd Fellows Club
Public Health Lectures at Middlesex Hospital
The Training school has arranged Friday evening lectures for nurses in training on public health work. Lectures begin at 7 30 at the Hend Ley Home. Miss Sarah J Baker of the District Nurse association will speak this week on the History of Public Health Nursing. Graduate nurses are invited.
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Middlesex Hospital
Hendley
Sarah J. Baker
District Nurse Association
Letter From Lieut Hodge from Bordeaux Freight Chief
Dr H Lambertson of Main street reports a letter from Lieutenant Harold A Hodge of Portland stationed at Bordeaux France. He writes he is in charge of the freight department for the American army at Bordeaux handling all inbound and outbound freight through the port.
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Hodge
H. Lambertson
Main Street
Harold A. Hodge
Portland
Bordeaux
France
St Aloysius Dance Saturday Night At Big Hall
St Aloysius invites a Saturday night dance with Ford’s Big Banjo orchestra performing one step fox trot and waltz. Aimed at curing the blues, tickets cost 30 and 40 cents. Evening promises lively music and a full house.
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St. Aloysius
Ford
Coles Company Holiday Notice to Customers
Notice to customers to place orders by Friday noon to allow a double holiday for the mill and office. The Coles Company records a closure all day Saturday for Washington's Birthday.
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Washington
Coles Company
Celebrated 78th Birthday of Mrs Hubbard in New York
Mrs D W Hubbard formerly of Middletown celebrated her 78th birthday on February 18 at her daughter Mrs C J Ventres home in South Brooklyn New York. She remains in good health and enjoys her afternoon walks when weather allows.
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D. W. Hubbard
Middletown
C. J. Ventres
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marriage of Mabel Melien to J. F. Marcoe in Hartford
Mr and Mrs Henry Melien of the Hubbard District announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel to J F Marcoe son of Henry Marcoe of Moodus. They are now living in a newly furnished home on Barnes Street Hartford.
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Henry Melien
Hubbard District
Mabel
J. F. Marcoe
Henry Marcoe
Moodus
Barnes Street
Hartford
Man Arrested for Vagrancy Notably Pinched Look
A man was arrested on vagrancy charges. He presented a pinched facial expression during processing, and authorities did not release further details at this time.
Chamber Hearing Pushes Armory Plan for Middletown
A Middle town Chamber of Commerce special committee and 6th Regiment State Guard officers urged the state capitol military committee to approve a 250000 armory appropriation for Middletown. The hearing drew no opposition and featured speakers led by Richard H. Bunce who cited the Chamber's 645 members and need for a home for the Guard.
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Middletown
Bunce
Samuel Russell, Jr
Joseph T. Eas
S. Harris Warner
T. M. Russell
J. Francis Calef
William W. Wilcox
Andrew N. Shepard
J. A. Broatch
Community Notes and Upcoming Events
School enrollment at Yale stands at 2,273 with 138 non degree candidates as registrations reach 70 percent of normal. A chapel bake sale runs Friday 2:30 to 6. Open season bills propose a Hungarian partridge and woodcock window from October 15 to November 15 with a two-year partridge close. Laundry owners in Hartford seek to study Pennsylvania delivery methods. A dance at Hast Hampton’s Siebert's Hall features Heck's Orchestra Saturday night. A home talent show with a missionary presentation by Rev and Mrs W H Hall is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. Film starts Friday at 9 a.m. matinees 10c and 15c, nights higher.
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Hose Co. No. 2
Charles Carlson
John Rau, Jr
A. R. Hurlburt
R. BE. Hedges
F. A. Smith
General Mansfield Council
Forest City Council
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Flood
Portland
Rock Bottom
Washington
Theda Bara
Grand Theatre
Yale
M. E
Connecticut Laandry Owners’ Association
Hartford
Pennsylvania
Siebert’s Hall
First Congregational Church
Adv
The Squaw Man at Middlesex Feb 21 22
Amusements note touts Katherine McDonald in Cecil B DeMille's The Squaw Man at the Middlesex Friday and Saturday February 21 22 with White Little Wife Mack Sennett comedy four acts of vaudeville and The Greatest Thing In Life to follow including Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in the lead and Pearl White in The Lightning Raider Current Events.
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Katherine McDonald
Douglas Fairbanks
William S. Hart
Artcraft
Cecil B. DeMille
David W. Griffith
Middlesex
Dainty Lillian Gish
Robert Harron
Pearl White
Widow consoles grieving widow over coal shortage grief
In Boston Globe prose a widow recalls her late husband Jack who fretted about a coal shortage. A friend offers condolences and notes he is now free from his worries in the afterlife.
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Boston Globe
Jack
Obituary for Nels A Bengston in Chicago Area
Nels A. Bengston died after a tree fell on Mt Ver non street Wednesday. Funeral from 47 Vine street at 2 30 Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev C E Anderson. Survived by wife two sisters in Portland and Sweden brothers Andrew of Maromas and Alfred of Chicago and children Anna L Hilding Carl Raymond Bengston.
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Nels A. Bengston
Mt. Vernon Street
Vine Street
C. E. Anderson
Mr. Bengston
Anna L. Bengston
Hilding, Carl
Raymond Bengston
Ferdinand Anderson
Portland
Sweden
Andrew Bengston
Maromas
Alfred Bengston
Chicago
Death of an Infant at 267 William Street
Mildred J. Wallett infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James J Wallett died at the family home aged three months. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 oclock. Interment in St Johns cemetery.
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James J. Wallett
William Street
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral notices and concert and sale items in Durham
Funeral of Miss Lois Camp held at Congregational church Durham at 2 30 this afternoon interment in Durham Cemetery. Funeral of Miss Margaret Murray from James Lawton home 146 Broad Street Saturday at 9 am then from St John church at 9 30. Russian Symphony Orchestra concert at Middlesex Theatre 8 15 with program including Symphony No 5 Andante cantabile and other pieces. Special sale of sweet oranges 385c a dozen at 596 Main Street opposite Liberty.
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Durham
Mr. Ruge
Margaret Murray
Miss Margaret Murray
James Lawton
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Russian Symphony Orchestra
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A. Berceuse
Nur and
Anitra
Giaconda
Ady
Main Street
Liberty Ea
A Woman's Recommendation For Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs D T Tryer of Otsego Ohio reports nine years of kidney trouble cured after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says the pill box gave her relief from backache sore muscles and rheumatic pains and recommends the product to others as safe and effective. Sold everywhere.
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D. T Tryer
Franklin Av
Otsego
Foley
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