Russell Mfg Co War Gardens Prosper Among 500 Plots
Russell Manufacturing Company employs about 1800 workers who support war efforts through Liberty bonds thrift stamps Red Cross and war gardens. Five hundred gardens across South Farms and surrounding areas supply plots measuring 20x60 or 40x40 feet, with 25 acres under cultivation. Civil Engineer Joseph Lucey and supervisor John Fuelner oversee layout and care, with more than 2500 people expected to benefit from garden produce this fall and winter.
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Russell Mfg. Co
Rncan Red Cross
Russell Mfg Co
Russell Company
Russell Comy
Staddle Hill
Bidwell Hill
Hillside Avenue
Piel Street
Russell Street
Star Mill
Russell War
Russell Mfg
Joseph Lucey
John Fuelner
Central Lodge Notes at Odd Fellows Meeting
Central lodge No.12 I O O F reports a special committee to boost interest and attendance with Thursday night trainings. Last night featured a flag ceremony patriotic songs and speeches with selections by the Odd Fellows orchestra. Next Thursday evening a post installation by Acting Past Grand Garrison B Hayes will be held followed by more special features. Frederick J L Phelps Noble Grand invites all Odd Fellows of the city to attend Thursday evenings at the lodge rooms.
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Central Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Orchestra
Grand Garrison B. Hayes
Frederick JL. Phelps
Received His Commission for Second Lieutenant Erbel
Second Lieutenant Joseph Erbel son of Mr and Mrs Frank Erbel Sr of Front Street South Farms has received his commission. He attended officers training school at Camp Johnson Florida and earned his commission from exams taken early spring while stationed at Camp Wadsworth South Carolina He served on the Mexican border in 1916 and prior to answering his country's call worked as a stenographer under General Cole at the State Armory in Hartford He is currently stationed at Camp Devens Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Erbel
Frank Erbel
Front Street
South Farms
Camp Johnson
Fla
Camp Wadsworth, S. GC
Crowds Gather on Main Street for Celebration Night
Crowds filled Main Street last evening as a cool, lively crowd planned another celebration at the slightest provocation. People lingered late, the street resembling a bustling Saturday night without storefront bundles, eager for news of victory.
Carrier Pigeon Found Near River Front
Boys at the river front brought a dead carrier pigeon to the police last night. It was struck by a high tension wire near the electric light station at the foot of College Street. The bird bore a green tag with the number 39 and the figures 18 in a diamond, along with L. M. 12238.
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E Electric
College Street
L. M
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatic Relief
An old style ad touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a clean internal remedy to purge impurities from the blood and end rheumatic days. It claims quick, easy relief from inflamed joints and muscles without harsh topical treatments. The copy urges readers to trust the product over salves and liniments.
Food Administrator Scoville Speaks at Town Hall
Food Administrator for Connecticut Robert Scoville and assistant Mr. Sheehan spoke to a well attended town meeting. A merchants committee was appointed to monitor prices and ensure fair profit while keeping costs low for the public.
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Scoville
Town Hall
Robert Scoville
Connecticut
Sheehan
Food Administration
Washington
James Ahern
Frederick A. Clarke
Max Frank
James Galante
Frank A. Smith
C. A. Allison
Louis Shien
William O. Johnson
George S. Pitt
Middletown
New Text Books Selected by Board of Education
The mid-summer Board of Education meeting reported adopted changes in text books. Summer school averaged 300 pupils daily, with twelve classes and twelve teachers. five weeks of extension planned. Fall term begins September 4. Central School roof repair and clock signal system to be installed. City and town schools join Junior Food Army with 600+ members.
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Board of Education
Food Army
Russell Fire Department announces largest attendance at annual meeting
Russell Fire Department holds annual meeting with record turnout. Chief William C. Marshall resigns after one year. Vincent of Chemical Co. No 1 chosen chief. New officers named across multiple fire company units. Outings planned to Clinton on August 4 and shore resort on August 11 with dinners at the Dew Drop Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Company Fire Department
William C. Marshall
Eneer
Vincent
Chemical Co. No. 1
Marshall
Henry Kensell
John Talbot
Arthur Miller
John Krauth
Chemical Co. No
John Houlihan
Clinton
Shore Resort
Dew Drop Inn
Naturalization Session Held In Superior Court
A naturalization session of the superior court will be held on October 1st with Judge Kellogg presiding. Thirty four applications to be made citizens are on file. eleven are Germans or Austrians classified as enemy aliens and thus ineligible. Eligible citizens may vote in the state election if they file voter applications with the registrar.
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Kellogg
Slander suit in Essex seeks $2000 in damages
Paul Koritkoski of Essex sues Wladislaw Niemiec of Essex in Middletown Superior Court alleging slander in two separate counts dated June 2 and June 23 1918. Calvin C. Fairbank deputy sheriff has attached six acres of Niemiec property including the building and improvements for $2200.
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Essex
Paul Koritkoski
Wladislaw Niemiec
Middletown
Calvin C. Fairbank
U-Boat Rumor Denied In New London Harbor
New London July 26 authorities deny rumors that one or two German submarine raiders were captured and towed into the harbor. Naval officials at the submarine base and state pier insisted they have no knowledge of such a sighting. Elon Foster Wesleyan student in 1915 writes from the Italian front of a near miss as his plane lost power at 2000 feet and he landed in a field, soldiers fleeing, mistaking him for an enemy aviator. Crop fears grow as harvest help remains scarce.
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New London
State Pier
Wesleyan
Elon Foster
Wesleyan University
City Briefs Highlights and Theatre Ads in August Day
Light vehicle lamps at 42 o'clock this evening and cooler weather Thursday spur outings to country and shore. Empire Cleaning and Dyeing Co opens 7am to 6:30pm daily, 10:30pm Saturdays. Dr. D. A. Nolan on furlough from Camp Gordon. Pythian Sisters meet Monday due to Red Cross room closures. Grand theatre showcases Theda Bara in Du Barry with other features.
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Arrigoni
Empire Cleaning and Dyeing Co
D. A. Nolan
Camp Gordon
Red Cross
Pythian Sisters
Grand Theatre
Theda Bara
The
Incomparable
Stevens and Brewers
Main
Middletown
Hartford
Valley Railroad
Cromwell
John Gieselbreth
Main Street
Liberty Street
E. J. Wilcox & Co
Washington
State Department of Agriculture
Trevithick’s
Middlesex Theatre
J. Stuart Blackton
Billy West
Adv
Kate C. Mead
Omo Mfg. Co
the Incomparable
In “du Barry
Fox Standard Picture
Morning Star
T.m. Anderson
Rowland W. Sellew
Edward B. Sellew
France
Lt. Sellew
J. B. Young
Saybrook Manor
Robin Hood Camp
Modern
Woodmen of America
Boy Liked Police Station and Returned After Bail
An 11 year old boy bound over for July 14 robbery at Garrett Siegal's bowling alley was released on a $100 bond posted by his mother. Within an hour he returned to the station, charming officers with tales of his time in detention and urging to be jailed again. He claims awareness of other local thefts including a safe blow at Bunce's, but police dismissed his pleas.
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Superior Court
Garrett Siegal
Dominic
Bunce
New Service Flag For 617 Soldiers With 15 Gold Stars
On Main street near the post office 31 citizens contributed one dollar each for a new service flag to replace the faded banner. Money was raised without a committee or official approval and will be turned over to the war bureau immediately. The banner represents 617 soldiers and bears 15 gold stars.
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Main Street
War Bureau
Common Council
Republican Town Committee organizes for fall campaign
The Republican Town Committee met Thursday evening to organize. W. J. Atwell was chosen chairman and treasurer, with G. A. Tierney as secretary. The group is now ready for the fall campaign.
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Republican Town Committee
New Republican Town Committee
W. J. Atwell
G. A. Tierney
Funeral of infant Albin Augustine at St Marys Church
The funeral of Albin Augustine, an infant, was held from the parents' home at 29 William Street this morning at 7 30 and from St Marys Church, Hubbard Street, at 8 o'clock, Rev Father Soltyzek officiating. Interment followed at St Johns Cemetery. Management of Sheep Range Studied in Idaho with 1000-breeding ewes moved to Targhee forest reserve for summer and fall grazing to test range adaptability and economical methods. also studying open range versus herding. Idle cut over lands in several states are being used for grazing to aid food supply with cooperative extension efforts across twelve states.
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Albin Augustine
William Street
St. Mary’s Church
Hubbard Street
Father Soltyzek
St. John’s Cemetery
United States Sheep Experiment Station
Dubois
Idaho
Targhee National Forest Reserve
Minnesota
Michigan
West Virginia
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
Departments of Agricultural Extension
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Odd Fellows
Russell Fire Department
Spear Bros
Bill
Gill
Foukers Statesman
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Police
James Russell Lowell
Caulkins& Post Co
Hhouse Furnishing Specialists
America
Hoosier Club
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