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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
7
A Milford rain wind and hail storm yesterday caused about 20 000 in damage. Bee and Strong reported 2000 loss to a tobacco shed and Bee Strong farm losses to the barn at 8000. The tobacco crop damage was about 10000. James Dodd owned the barn and faced 8000 in losses. The total near 20000.
Heavy storm slams the shoreline between Bridgeport and Milford. Five men rescued off Charles Island. six others feared thrown into the water. Woolsey loses foresail near breakwater. R S Erry struck by lightning with crew stunned. Several vessels towed to safety. Harbor Master aids a fainting woman. War gardens and cottages damaged. milford and Stratford report extensive damage.
A violent thunderstorm struck Waterbury around 32:30 yesterday, causing three houses to be struck and two fires started. No injuries reported, crops spared, and water covered main streets forcing a canoe to navigate the center. Hailstones reached walnut size for several minutes as the storm lasted about half an hour.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Bunnell of Meriden and officers installed K of P officers. Regular weekly prayer at M E church tonight. Funeral of Richard Murray of Kensington held today. interment in New Britain cemetery. Rev Harry Cobey and wife visiting town. Native potatoes entering market. Haying between showers. St Gabriel's choir meets tonight. Deacon Dubbs rural comedy at Athletic Hall Friday under Village Improvement Society.
Mr and Mrs George Moore of Hartford were guests in town. HB L Dennis of Hartford was a business caller yesterday. St Pauls Mission attendants plan a lawn party at Mrs Garrett MacDonalds home weather permitting. Mrs Robert Wilcox entertains New York visitors. Potato crops suffer lice damage while others spray to prevent loss. Rain postponed Mrs MacDonalds lawn party to this evening. Deep River notices show a Giacoma Vaudeville Co program change with dancing after a Spring orchestra event.
A spring entertainment program features the Deep River town orchestra performing popular selections at Ivoryton’s town hall. Local musicians present a varied program aimed at community enjoyment.
William Hart presents a western thriller Wolves of the Rail at Westbrook Town Hall on Friday night. The show features rapid faction and wild intrigue. A motto notes a woman will do as much for love as a man will for money.
The army announces four month courses for machine gun and four to three month programs for infantry and artillery at Camp Hancock Augusta Georgia Camp Taylor near Louisville Kentucky and Camp Lee Virginia Civilians meeting education character and physical criteria may apply via an army officer on duty at the nearest educational institution The process includes examinations and transfers to central officers training schools Eligibility covers age 20 years eight months to 40 years citizenship military qualification and specific visual acuity requirements Civilians from Connecticut go to Camp Lee Virginia mileage allowances are provided and pay and allowances accord private first class status while serving as replacement troops
Higganum on July 18 reports Charles Chrissy visiting Miss Ida Dodd and returning to camp. Mrs. Lopaz resumes duties at Gladwin home. Mrs. Augar ill with nurse. Miss Mabel Bailey joins Russe company in Middletown. Robert Anderson, discharged for health, returns home. Lucy Chrissy vacationing with Miss Ida Dodd. Mrs. Joseph Kitchell hosting guests at White Birch Farm. Capt. Joseph G. Kitchell in town from Washington. Mrs. Loewe and Ruth away Monday. A. L. Brainard host to friends yesterday. Town wide electric lights out after storm. Gordon Cody from Glastonbury repairs work. Herbert Johnson mourns loss of a recently purchased cow.
Colchester notes a band practice this evening and local social mentions include Timothy Sullivan from Providence moving to the city this Saturday. Residents report a mid week prayer meeting at the Baptist church at 7 30 pm and a heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon.
The people of Emmanuel church invite Killingworth residents to join St. Gabriel's in East Berlin on Sunday August 4 after the service. East Berlin offers to host and help with transportation. A social at the church is planned for Saturday evening and the service next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Miss Tilly Butter of Middletown is spending the week at the Butter home.
The Grand Theatre features a vaudeville bill led by Planta Days In Dixie, 12 performer act, plus Bluebird “A Broadway Scandal” with Carmel Meyers and Pathe Weekly from New York’s Independence Day parade. Friday shows William Desmond in The Sudden Gentleman and, Saturday, Universal's The Lion's Claws serial with Marie Walcamp. Also animated news on J. P. Mitchell’s funeral procession and Fourth of July crowds. The Yellow Ticket dominates Monday and Tuesday with Anna Mirrel and antisemitic peril, The Bravest Way headlines at Middlesex Friday/Saturday, and Truant Fear with Dorothy Dalton at the Middlesex. Plus Burton Holmes and Fatty Arbuckle. Also Wheeling witch case near $600 dispute.
Atlantic City July 18 General Ways and Means committee conference plans to unite nearly 1,300,000 church members under a single United Lutheran Church to be chartered by an act of Congress. Seattle July 18 a local shoe factory completes a Camp Lewis soldier’s size 14 shoes measuring 17 3 4 inches long and five inches across the ball.
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