Portland War Bureau restructures to boost efficiency statewide
A Hartford conference cemented plans for field secretaries led by Frank J Brainerd to organize War Bureaus in towns and cities. Portland bureau is praised as first in efficiency with detailed census maps and a precise men index. Nancy Schoonfer to speak at free will meeting on Woman and Reconstruction. Harry Lawrence joins tank corps for Gettysburg training. New Swedish American Rec club set to elect officers July 29. Weather cool after heat wave relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajor
Frank J. Brainerd
Win¢f
Tolland
Council of ‘Defense
Ord
F.R. Goodrich
Portland
Hartford
Portland War Bureau
Nancy Schoonfer
Newrk State
Lansdale
Harry Lawrence
Indian Hill Avenue
Tank Corps
Gettysburg
Young Emeralds T. A. B. Society
Frank C. Ford
Midwn
Bell's
Haddam Notes Show Local Travels and News
Haddam July 25. Mrs Luzerne Clarke of Buckland visits Mrs Mosher. Mrs Samuel Arnold enjoys a vacation at her old village home. Edgar Landis and Alfred Stophie, two years away, return to Brooklyn. Alfred Schrammar and wife of New York visit. Mrs W A Bronson of Clinton and Mrs Bushnell of Deep River attend Harriet Clarke’s gathering. Mrs Frederick Arnold informed that son Frank S Kelsey was wounded June 24. Fire Girls entertainment well received. Ladies who do Cross work hosted by Mrs James H Wright. Mr and Mrs S H Baer, after a week in town, return to Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Haddam
Luzerne Clarke
Buckland
Mosher
Samuel Arnold
Village
Edgar Landis
Alfred Stophie
William Ditman
Brooklyn
Ditman
Alfred Schrammar
New York
W. A. Bronson
Clinton
Bushnell
Deep River
Harriet Clarke
Frederick Arnold
Frank S. Kelsey
Pfire
James H. Wright
S. H. Baer
Middletown
Young People's society meeting at St Gabriel's church
East Berlin July 25 committee of the Young People's society to hold a meeting at St Gabriel's church tonight at 7 30 oclock with choir at 8 15 oclock Mrs Corell of Middletown visiting her daughter Mrs James Holt J F Nixon of Middletown Business college in town Wednesday Case returns from Colchester Mrs William Vance visiting in Hartford The new road between Berlin street and the depot is completed and noted as an improvement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Committee of the
Young People’s Society
St. Gabriel’s Church
Corell
Middletown
James Holt
J.F. Nixon
Middletown Business College
Nussel
Case
Colchester
William Vance
Hartford
Berlin Peet
Colchester Briefs Include Visits and Meetings
Colchester notes report Mrs Sadie oe returning from Norwich and Mrs Julia Burns visiting East Hampton as guests of local families. Morris McCohen of MillvilleMass visited James Johnson. K of P Lebanon lodge members gathered for a local drill in Grange hall with a meeting in the ice company rooms tonight. E Baker was in Norwich yesterday Curgenven of Boston visited Mr and Mrs Wm Curgen on South Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Sadie Oe
Norwich
Morris McCohen
Millville
Mass
James Johnson
K. of P. Ted Lebanon
Grange Hall
Ice Company
Julia Burns
East Hampton
John F. Slater
E. Baker
Curgenven
Boston
Wm. Curgen
South Main Street
Moodus Bus Full of Guests at Greenbere Resort
On July 25 moodus residents gathered at Mr Greenbere’s new resort which was full of guests. A Red Cross sewing day was held at the home of Mrs William Olmsted with Stevens and son and the Bull E E, Mrs Williams and sister in Harris. They motored to Middle-.
Woman's Danger Period Described in Health Note
A health note describes a life stage for women between 45 and 55 as a crisis period. It notes emotional and physical symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, and nervousness, suggesting this era tests a woman's fitness to continue in life.
Organ recital aids Higganum Red Cross fund
A Higganum organ recital realized a good sum with the local Red Cross receiving at least $10, aiding ongoing relief work. Dr. Baldwin benefited as well and expenses were cleared thanks to Rev. R. S. Caldwell of the Congregational church. Mrs. Frank Hartman guests, Nellie Smith in Middletown, and Gordon Cody returns from Glastonbury to help Scovil's works project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Nellie Smith
Middletown
Charles~Lawson
Edward Rich
Marble
Congregational Church
Mabel Porter
Annie Johnson
Usher
Gilbert
Cody
Axel Stone
Mabel Johnson
Newton Merwich
Mystry
Caddie Halsey
Gordon Cody
Glastonbury
East Hampton
Scovil’s
Harold Cone
Westbrook Social Notes and Local Events
Mrs Jane F Bushnell of New London recovering after a fall at Mrs Mary Card s home. Ensign F R Avery at Annapolis. Miss Louise Knox hosts Stannard Beach friends for whist. Kathleen Leporch of Clinton visits a former schoolmate. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Newman of Pasadena entertain out of town guests. Mid week Congregational service omitted. Cheese making demonstration tomorrow at town hall. Night program features Olive Thomas in Heiress for a Day with Cinders of Love and Pathe News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Jane F. Bushnell
New London
Mary Card
Carrie Dibble
C. N. Field
New Haven
F. R. Avery
United States Navy
Annapolis
Louise Knox
Hartford
Stannard Beach
Kathleen Leporch
Clinton
Lawrence Newman
Pasadena
Cal
F. J. Hill
George Jamieson
Congregational Church
Town Hall
State and Middlesex Farm Bureau
Red Cross Meeting and Local Updates at Rocky Hill
The Red Cross meets this afternoon at Library hall in Rocky Hill. Dr W A Moser spends days at the shore. Town folks travel to East Hartford to see Devens-bound soldiers. Wallace H Peck leaves Rocky Hill for Camp Devens, son of Mr and Mrs E A Peck. Peck is a Mason, Rocky Hill grange member, and Telegraphers. his brother Frederick H Peck sails for France. Mrs George Stabbart takes a position at Royal Typewriter Co Hartford. Katharine Quinn visits Hartford. Rocky Hill club met Tuesday night. Sunday union meeting at Wangum lodge at 7 30. Mrs G Miller of Hartford guests of Mrs Ephraim Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
the Red Cross
Library Hall
W. A. Moser
East Hartford
Devens
Wallace H. Peck
Camp Devens
Edward Austin Peck
Peck
Washington Lodge No. 81
Cromwell
Remarked Residents and Visitors At Clinton Community
Clinton notes list visits and stays by several families and individuals from Mount Vernon New York Bristol Albany and Meriden. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Har old Kelsey with son visiting relatives. Miss Mary Bushnell returning from New York. Dr and Mrs H C Robinson and infant daughter vacationing at West Beach Westbrook. Mrs Mary Tibballs and Arthur Cu cuel visiting from Bristol. Mrs Walter Chalker and two children from Albany visiting Horatio Kelsey family. Mrs Howard Pierson visiting New Haven. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Willard entertaining Mr and Mrs Burton Smith from Meriden.
Shailerville Outing and Town Movements Noted
Shailerville reports George F Bailey and Czariah Dickinson staying a week at Saybrook Manor. Mr and Mrs C H Daw, Mrs Samuel Breck and Miss Gladys T Shailer drove to Saybrook on Tuesday. John E Shailer and Miss Ursula Shailer were in Hartford Sunday. Leander Case visited Middletown Tuesday. Mrs Nancy Arnold is ill, cared for by Mrs Esther M Bailey. Bertha Barry of Middletown visited town early week. Several guests remain at Shady Nook this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shailerville
George F. Bailey
Czariah Dickinson
Saybrook Manor
C. H. Daw
Samuel Breck
Gladys T. Shailer
Saybrook
John E. Shailer
Ursula Shailer
Hartford
Leander Case
Middletown
Nancy Arnold
Esther M. Bailey
Bertha Barry
Shady Nook
Hadlyme Vaudeville Show At Town Hall Tomorrow Evening
Hadlyme presents a vaudeville program by the Giacoma Company of Singers and Dancers at the town hall tomorrow evening. The event promises an excellent program with singing and dancing performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadlyme, Town Hall
Giacoma Co
Comstock-Cheney Hall
Ivoryton
Giacoma Company
East Hampton Community Notes Include Nurse Enrollment Target
East Hampton reports 450 student nurses to be enrolled across Connecticut with Miss Katherine O Connell appointed chair. 26 children weighed at Congregational parish house amid whooping cough concerns. Red Cross meets at 2 30 PM in Chatham hall as locals update on health and charity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
Women’s Committee
The
State Council of Defense
Connecticut
Katherine O'Connell
Saybrook Notes July Visit and Local Developments
OLD SAYBROOK July 25 Mrs H W Parsons returned to Springfield Mass after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs George G Sheffield A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Faircloth Mother and babe are doing well A new train may run between Saybrook Point and New London to ferry laborers to the shipyards Cottage work proceeds at Saybrook Point A contractor and men are building for George Sizer Twenty more laborers arrive bringing total workers to nearly 100 on the road bed between the Junction and Guilford Town hall event planned Friday evening under Saybrook proving ground Cornfield Point Lobster catch is poor this week fishermen report reduced hauls
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Saybrook
H. W. Parsons
Springfield
Mass
George G. Sheffield
Eugene Faircloth
Babe
Saybrook Point
New London
Charles White
George Sizer
South Cove
Boston
Guilford
F. Lord
Mansfield
Elm City
L. M. Sheffield
Miss Main
Noank
Town Hall
Saybrook Proving Ground
Cornfield Point
Local People Begin Summer Updates Across Town
Middlefield notes include Mrs. C N Burnham returning from Miller's Falls Massachusetts after a two week visit. A D Emmons and family return from a Greenfield Massachusetts motor trip with Ruth Emmons joining them. Mrs Seaman of Milwaukee visits daughter Mrs Henry Lyman. Albert F Mousch hosts niece from Waterbury. Several residents plan to attend the Plainville camp meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
C. N. Burnham
Miller's Falls
Mass
A.D. Emmons
Greenfield
Ruth Emmons
Seaman
Wilwaukee
Henry Lyman
Albert F. Mousch
Waterbury
Plainville
Outdoor song service at St Luke's next Sunday
Chester notices a bi weekly St Luke's mission service to be held outdoors at the residence of Charles Fanning at 7 o clock next Sunday with a musical gathering and communal singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Mission
Charles Fanning
Social and civic notes from Deep River and vicinity
Deep River and nearby towns bustle with work changes visits and performances. A.M. Steib started in Hartford, Jesse Olin takes a Norwicht job in a machine shop, and the Wahginnicut Campfire Girls plan a Westbrook outing August 1.
Dollars for Cutworms in Garden Defense
A Woman's Home Companion gardening expert warns that cutworms attack young transplants soon after planting. He favors a non toxic biodegradable barrier made from stiff paper or cardboard rolled into a collar and pressed into the soil around each plant, an effective defense when planting is done. The piece ends with a note that even left handed women advocate for their rights.
Dagger in the Bagk and the Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
A promotional piece for Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules claims daily use relieves backaches and promises permanent relief. It touts Holland origins since 1696, urges buyers to seek the Gold Medal brand, and warns against imitations with money-back guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
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Moodus
Olive Thomas
Pathe News
Ady
Hadlyme
Congregational
Miss Delight Shepard
Forestville
Everard
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
George Kennedy
William Anderson
Victor Anderson
Kenneth Well
Swedish Lutheran Church
Hotpoint Irons
Adv
Old Saybrook
Chester
A.M. Steib
Jesse Olin
Wahginnicut
Alonzo G. Rowland
A. J. Giaconia
Giaconia
Beach Park
Wilbur R. Harris
West Factory
Rutty
C. J. Bates & Son
John Williams
Edward C. Chandler
Milford
William Geffken
Madison
Byron Hatfield
West Mystic
Harry Lindner
Norma Adams
Lin
Batiste
Gray
Navy
Bunceé’s
Crepe de Chine Foundation
Balbriggan
I Ae
James H. Bunce
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