Alumni Ordination and Graduation Exercises Planned
The Berkeley school holds a combined event including graduation certificates and alumni honors on Tuesday in the school chapel. Rev Ward Huntington Coley will deliver the address, with three members electing invitations and admission cards. The alumni dinner follows at Modern Tavern at 7 o clock, marking the first under Dean Ladd. The thirtieth ordination service occurs Wednesday at 11 in the Church of the Holy City.
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Berkeley
Trinity College
Ward Huntington Coley
D. D
Church
Utica
N. Y
Dean Ladd
Church of the Holy City
Service Flag Raised At Cromwell Church Honors 36 Sons
A Sunday service at St. John’s Church Cromwell dedicated a service flag with 36 stars for parish men in the war. The crowd heard prayers by Rev Thomas J Laden and remarks by Selectman James McAllister. Pvt Robert J V Ewald of the US Navy led the flag salute as the choir sang Holy God We Praise Thee and The Star Spangled Banner. The flag will stay at the church during the war with no additional stars.
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St. John’s Church
Cromwell
St. John’s Parish
Onis H. Smith
Sacred Heart Corps of
Wethersfield
State Guard
R. H. Stow
Ts of
Columbus
John Frank
Holy Name Society
W. H. Buggie
Rch
Robert JV. Ewald
S. Navy
New Lond
Rey
Thomas J. Laden
William F. Ewald
John d
James McAllister
Red Cross
Patrick L. Dolan
Midletown
America
Union
John’s Church
Walter J. Lynch
Father Laden
Membership of Mansfield Post Record
G McKee of the Masonic in Wallingford and a Post com of Mansfield Post No 53 G of this city states the Post numbered 350 members. The highest count was in 1894 95 when he was com and the largest number was when Major J C Broatch commanded the Post. He asks how many or how few there are now.
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Mansfield Post
G. McKee
The
Masonic
Wallingford
J. C. Broatch
Cradle Notes Birth Ad for May 28
In the Cradle Notes column a birth is recorded for May 28 to Mr and Mrs William M. Sheedy of Stack Affy. The entry appears in a community press want ad context.
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Gon
William M. Sheedy
Stack
Memorial Day exercises close in Mansfield area
Mansfield Post No. 53 G A R carried out Memorial Day events with ceremonies at Westfield and Cromwell. In Westfield Miner cemetery saw flag placements and flowers for each grave as children escorted veterans and sang Tenting Tonight. The day moved to Congregational church for songs, readings by Mr Hubbard, prayers, and an address by Captain Carey.
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Mansfield Post
Westfield
Cromwell
Miner Cemetery
Fisher
Congregational Church
Mr. Hubbard
Aaron Downe
Hubbard
Captain Carey
Connecticut
Wethersfield
America
Mr. Downe
Cromwell Mansfield
Sons of Veterans
W. R C
Col. Elliott
Sixth Regiment
Conn. State Guard
Boy Scouts and
Red Cross
Annual D A R Meeting Plans War Relief Support
The Wadsworth Chapter of the D A R held its annual meeting at Stueck's Wood Hall with Miss Elizabeth F. Patten presiding. Reports covered the Continental Congress in Washington in April. A whist fundraiser netted 143.50, and plans include continued support for French War Orphans and bequests to local charities. New officers and board members were elected and a summer war relief work meeting schedule was set.
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Wadsworth
Stueck
Wedgewood Hall
Elizabeth F. Patten
Continental Congress
Washington, D. C
W. E. Terrill
Elizabeth Kellogg
Irene Hubbard
O. E. Stoddard
Fannie Prior
Edward J. Cowling
Thomas Durfee
America
W. P. Bradley
Anna L. Smith
Cross work meeting with Herry Briggs and others
Notices list meetings and events including Priscilla social club with Mrs Mary Frazier on Wednesday afternoon. Local notices mention wireless telegraphy training for army service, Mercury visibility, eclipses, theater showings at Grand theatre, and free admission for service members. Parish and civic updates follow with wardens and vestry meeting, Elks convention, and school events. Additionally, travel, shipments, and community activities are noted with several residents traveling or visiting.
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Herry Briggs
Priscilla Social Club
Mary Frazier
Connecticut Trade Schools
Mercury
Grand Theatre
Guy Empey
Adv
John Inglis
Elizabeth
Waterbury
Belle O’connell
William Street
Church of the Holy Trinity
A. J. McDowell
Frank Convey
Middletown Lodge of Elks
Morris Cove
S. W. Stevens
Lawn Avenue
Camp Devens
United States Army
Navy
Arthur Guy Empey
St. Veronica Society
Harry J. Daly
Prospect Street
J. F. Nixon
New England Business Educators’ Association
Waramaug
Nixon
John T. Walsh
Mt. Vernon School
Water Board
Felix Petrofsky
New Haven
Middletown
Frank P. Neville
Man Falls From Hotel Window Injures Legs
William Allison fell from an open window at the Ideal Hotel on Main street early Friday. Initial reports said only scratches but later doctors at Middlesex hospital said both legs are broken and the patient shows some improvement.
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William Allison
Ideal Hotel
Main Street
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown Baby Week Acknowledges Wide Support
Middletown celebrated Baby Week with full public cooperation from parents doctors nurses and volunteers. About all babies were registered and at least 70 percent weighed and measured. The Child Welfare department led by Dr. Kate C Mead thanks everyone and promises further steps in the Baby Saving Campaign.
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Middletown
State
Kate C. Mead
Popularity Contest At Finns Overland Shows
Votes pour in for the town favorite as Finns Overland Shows tours the North Main street lot this week. Ballots show Molly Johnson leading with 531, followed by Isabelle Hag gerty and Stella Travis tied at 521, Ida Lee 586, Anna Smith 522, and many others listed with varied tallies.
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Finn
Overland
Stella George
Stella Travais
Florence Nelson
Mary Strauss
B. Strauss
Alice Meridith
Katherine Mitchell
Anna Smith
Julia Creamer
Mildred Lind
Mollie Johnson
Real Estate Sales Involving Washington Street Properties
Jessie de Mauriac and William J. de sold to Charles 4 the land and buildings at 182 Washington Street at the northeast corner of Washington and Pearl streets. Jacob Manke sold to Gustav Wiknich and Natalie Wiknich a parcel with dwelling on a private road south of West Silver running 80 street in South Farms.
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Jessie de Mauriac
William J. de
Charles 4. Ingersoll
Washington Street
Washington and
Pearl Streets
Jacob Manke
Gustav Wiknich
Natalie Wiknich
West Silver
80 Street
South Farms
Veterans Help Mansfield Post Members Honor Memorials
Expressions from Mansfield Post G A R members praise Frederick L Caulk and all patriotic citizens for supplying automobiles and drivers for four Memorial occasions last week. Their assistance enabled veterans to carry out all memorial plans.
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Mansfield Post
Post
Frederick L. Caulkins
Recruiting Busy at Connecticut Centers Courses and Attestations
Major W A Mercer states no men subject to the June 5 registration can be sent to Fort Slocum after noon Monday June 8. Friday saw 86 accepted applicants sent to recruit depots statewide. Leland T Hubbard of Middletown was assigned to medical department for Army General Hospital No 16 and sent to West Haven. Hebert R Perkins of Essex joined for the 68th Regiment Coast Artillery and sent to Fort Terry New York. Hospital Donation Day marks the twelfth annual Middlesex Hospital Aid Society event on June 13, with Home Economics and Farm Bureau committees coordinating gifts of canned vegetables and fruit. All home made goods sent to the hospital before October 1 will be credited to hospital day.
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W.A. Mercer
Conecticut
Fort Slocum
Leland T. Hubbard
Middletown
Army General Hospital
West Haven
Hebert R. Perkins
Essex
68Th Regiment Coast Artillery
Fort Terry
N. Y
Middlesex Hospital Aid Society
Middlesex County Farm Bureau
Hospital Aid Society
Exemption Board Order from Governor on Class 1 manpower
Local Board No 21 received a message from the Governor directing immediate action. The note requests the number of men from Class 1 that can be furnished, prompting an exemption board review of selective service duties.
Swedish Lutheran Church Notes for Evening Meetings
This evening at eight the choir and Red Cross committee meet. Confirmation class at four this afternoon. Enighet society entertained by Mrs B Larson Mrs Julius Carlson and vag F Segerberg at church parsonage. Luther League 8 pm business meeting. Confirmation class and Junior Chorus also meet. Saturday 2 pm final instructions then parsonage entertainment. Also Holy Trinity Parish notes scouting meetings and deacon ordination at eleven with bishop officiating.
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Swedish Lutheran Church Notes
Red Cross Committee
Society “Enighet
B. Larson
Julius Carlson
Vag F. Segerberg
Luther League
Neey
Foley Kidney Pills Help Relief For Aching Heads
Mrs. Frank P Wood of Merrill New Jersey writes how Foley Kidney Pills bring quick relief from head pain back pain and constant fatigue. She credits the medicine with steadier nerves better sleep and improved energy as kidney function appears to improve and pain subsides.
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Foley
Frank P. Wood
Merrill
Church events and social meetings listed at Warwick Street
Evening service at St Andrew's chapel Warwick Street at 8 pm The Parish church branch of the Girls Friendly Society meets at 7 30 pm An intercession service is held from 4 to 4 15 pm Thursday All Saints Chapel branch of the Girls Friendly Society whist and social at 7 45 pm Friday Saint Andrews Guild meets at the chapel Warwick Street at 2 30 pm
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St. Andrew’s Chapel
Warwick St
Girls’ Friendly Society
aAll Saints’ Chapel
Saint Andrew’s Guild
Governor Holcomb urges Connecticut to save children’s lives
A public letter from Governor Marcus H Holcomb, issued with the Child Welfare Department and Connecticut State Council of Defense, calls Mothers Fathers teachers physicians and nurses to cooperate in conserving the future generation. It notes one third of draftees were unfit and stresses proper childhood care to strengthen citizenship and war effort.
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Connecticut
Child Welfare Department
Woman’s Committee
State Council of Defense
Holcomb
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Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Fashion Center
Royal Linen Bond
Broatch
Modern Book Shop
Holy Trinity
Pennsylvania
Cuticura
Marcus H. Holcomb
England
France
Eeran
the Hartman
Caulkins & Post Co
Middlesex O
Palmers
Ranney
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