Senior class night at Hastings ends with songs and gifts
The Hastings senior class night featured class president James E. Hee and principal Sellew, with Mabel Dugan singing and an encore. Music by the orchestra conducted by William B. Davis included the mock valedictory by Russell Warner. Gifts to the school and to juniors included a book fund and a line of humorous toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budde
In Hasting
Mabel Dugan
James E
Harry J. Duffy
Russell Warner
LaRouche
Polish enlistment rally raises two arrests in Meriden
Wiernasz and Schilling officers detained Frank Kanos of Hotchkiss avenue and Antrucki of 12 Hotchkiss avenue after a Meriden rally last December. Both men, workers at a local Mfg Co, were examined then kept in custody until 10 o'clock. They later were taken by two Canadian Irish officers to Hartford en route for drill in Canada. They hoped to enlist in the U. S. Army but the window closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiernasz
Schilling
Frank Kanosmi
Hotchkiss Avenue
Antrucki
Hotchkiss Ave
Eeell
Hartford
U. S
Canada
Local Post Thanks for Community Memorial Observance
The Mansfield Post expresses heartfelt gratitude for the earnest assistance given them in observing a memorial occasion. Commander John C. Fisher and adjutant Brewster extend thanks to all citizens who helped make the observance a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield Post
John C. Fisher
Brewster
Adj
Wedding Invitations for Harriet Barstow Lord and Arthur Kerson
Invitations issued by Rev. John Barstow and Mrs Barstow of Norfolk announce the June 26 wedding of their daughter Harriet Lord to Arthur Elliott Kerson of Middletown. The ceremony will be at the Congregational church in Norfolk. Miss Barstow graduated from Le Mass High School and Mr Kerson from Wesleyan University and has two years of educational work in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barstow
Barn
Norfolk
Daugh Harriet Lord
Arthur Elliott Kerson
Middletown
Congregational Church
Tor
Miss Barstow
Mass
Jerson
Wesleyanversity
South
Veterans honor fallen firemen in Middletown parade
The Middletown Veteran Firemen’s Association plans Sunday ceremonies to decorate graves of deceased members. Firemen will travel to Hartford in the afternoon aboard the 1:53 trolley car to join veterans in decorating memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Middletown
Hartford
Patient Kills Another at Insane Asylum
An 18 year old patient named Gwodz at the Collect for the Insane died within five minutes of a concussion received from another patient. Gwodz, a native of Hartford, was feeble and had unknown parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwodz
Born
Whartford
Marriage Licenses Reported for Brightman Fall Morse Morse
Marriage licenses recorded for Professor Edgar S. Brightman and Irma B. Fall of 78 2. DD. BH. Morse and Harriet A. of Hubbard District issued. The notice states licenses taken out, indicating recent nuptial preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar S. Brightman
Irma B. Fall
Morse
Harriet A
Hubbard District
Goldberg's Funny Pictures on New York American Page
The New York American Sunday color page features Boob McNutt with a skimpy three on display. The full color spread highlights the cartoon in the famous weekly paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldberg
Funny Pictures
New York American
Boob McNutt
Heavy Fine for Jitney Driver in Reckless Driving Case
Testimony showed Attress drove about five to 35 miles per hour before he hit a trolley. The jury heard from six passengers, the conductor and motorman, and the judge fined Attress $25 plus $12.70 costs. O’Connor’s reckless driving case was continued for more evidence and counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiernasz
Attkess
Attress
James J. O’connor
Daniel J. Donahoe
Letter From The Front From 102nd Regiment May 17
A front letter from the 102nd Regiment dated May 17 describes dugout life after the rainy season, noting scarce fresh meat, but meals of fresh beef mashed potatoes bread butter coffee and canned apple pie. The Salvation Army is praised for aid providing hot coffee fried doughnuts without charge served by women on duty despite shelling,during rear-area safe quarters. Some churches are urged to adopt humbler conditions to share the soldiers hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
102Nd
Salvation Army
Obituary of Miss Briddie Powers
Miss Briddie Powers funeral held from 108 Berlin street this morning at nine. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. John's church at 9:30. Reverend officials included Dr. James P. Donovan deacon and Rev. Patrick L. Dolan sub deacon. Prof. W. G. Dineen played dirge and Chopin’s funeral march as processions moved. Burial followed at St. John's cemetery with services by Rev. P L Dolan. Pallbearers named William Doherty James Conroy James Conroy 2nd William Mulready Thomas Conroy and Richard Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briddie Powers
Berlin Street
St. John’s Church
James P. Donovan
Joseph Barry
Patrick L. Dolan
W. G. Dineen
A. J. Campbell
Joseph W. Barry
Prof. Dineen
Chopin
William Doherty
James Conroy
William Mulready
Thomas Conroy
Richard Coleman
St. John’s Cemetery
P.L. Dolan
Samuel A. Bement Dies at 87 in South Farms
Samuel A. Bement longtime Middletown resident died at his home 160 Main Street South Farms on Friday afternoon aged 87 years 5 months and 16 days. He was born in Middletown and worked as a moulder for W. and B. Douglas. Survived by daughter Martha G. Bement two sons Joseph W. Bement Malden MA and Henry S. Bement Portland OR fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 30 p m from his home conducted by Rev M Gould with interment in Mortimer Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Bement
Middletown
Main Street
South Farms
Mr. Bement
St. John’s Parochial School
W. & B. Douglas
Martha G. Bement
Joseph W. Bement
Malden
Mass
Henry S. Bement
Portland
M. Gould
South Methodist Church
Mortimer Cemetery
Funeral for Stanulaus Parcak Held in Portland Parish
The funeral for Stanulaus Parcak will leave his parents residence on Main Street Portland tomorrow at 1 30 PM and proceed to St Marys Church for services at 2 PM Interment follows at St Marys Cemetery from the church grounds to the cemetery in Portland Oregon or nearby area as described in the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanulaus Parcak
Main Street
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Wesleyan Psi Upsilon Plans 75th Anniversary
Psi Upsilon, Wesleyan College’s second oldest fraternity, plans a semi public 75th anniversary event on Sunday June 16 with faculty and town guests invited. Speeches will be given by notable Wesleyan alumni as part of the celebration. The senior class Rich prize finalists include Chuan Chao from Tsan China and Richard T. Elliott from Sharpe Greenwich N Y.
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Psi Upsilon
Wesleyan
Chuan Chao
Tsan
China
Richard T. Elliott
Sharpe
Greenwich
N. Y
Card Of Thanks From The Ewald Family
We thank all friends and neighbors for assistance during our sad bereavement in the loss of our dear son and brother and for the beautiful floral tributes. Wm F Ewald and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Ewald
Ady
Short Calendar Session Monday at Superior Court
Fourteen cases claimed for a Mon day hearing before Judge Lucien F. Burpee in a single session scheduled for 10 00. Only uncontested matters including five divorces and foreclosures will be heard, with no lengthy proceedings expected. Uncontested divorces include Fields versus Fields Sanford versus Sanford Stahl versus Stahl Havens versus Havens and others.
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Lucien F. Burpee
Superior Court
Frank Bondolini
Adm
H. W. Grant
Bond
James E. Sherman
Robert M. Reid
Paul Gervasi
Asanta R. Gervasi
Town of
Arnold Rippe
Bane Aronson
Devoe and Raynolds Co., Inc
William E. Burke
Burnham
Johnson Vs. Johnson
Bondolin
Grant
Fields
Charles M. Sanford
Marie R. Sanford
Ivan Lear Stahl
Blanche A. Stahl
Lewrenz
William H. Havens
Sarah E. Havens
Local notices mix of events and market updates
City briefs report July and August noon closing for a barber shop J Zimmerman notes native peas arriving ahead of season and Georgia watermelons plentiful. Hotchkiss Hose Co 3 plans annual Higby outing Sunday. In Old New England four act comedy at Westfield Tuesday June 11. Houston Billing receives six months service. Cpl R C Jones on furlough at mother Anna L. Jones 13 Cross St. Weather shifts bring cooler mornings. Woman's Transportation Division meets with Mrs Wadsworth at Long Hill with Mrs Fred S Strong of New Haven. advisory committee formed. Wesleyan students leaving for home. Aldren's Sunday to be observed in church. tral lodge No 12 I C O F to hold memorial at Methodist church 1730. Foot trouble consult Dr John Gieselbreth. Leather arches ad notes P fio weight 1 12 ounces 2 up phone ad. Wyman Beckwith of Springfield, formerly of this city, in London and enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Zimmerman
Hotchkiss Hose Company
Higby
Old
New England
Westfield
Georgia
Houston Billing
Middletown
R. C. Jones
Fort Oglethrope
Anna L. Jones
Cross Street
Woman's Transportation Division
Wadsworth
Long Hill
Fred 8. Strong
New Haven
Aldren
Tral Lodge
John Gieselbreth
T. Leather Arch Builders
Wyman Beckwith
Springfield
London
Government and Railroads Sent 7 000 Men to France
The Topeka Capital notes during federal control the government has claimed authority over railways, stating it cannot do certain actions yet proceeding with plans. It reports that over 7,000 men and 30 generals are being sent to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
France
Two Men Drown In River Near Rocky Hill
Fishermen found the bodies of Lars Berge of Hartford and Fred LaPorte near the Portland shore after a night out on the river. Both worked on the Hartford and New York Transportation Co. mud scow. LaPorte, about 21, had ties to the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane and lived in Springfield recently. The deaths followed an evening out, with the men returning to the boat after dark when their rowboat supposedly overturned and sank. Medical examiner Dr. Sears coordinated removal to Portland undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford & New York Transportation Co
Rocky Hill
Lars Berge
Hartford
Fred LaPorte
Portland
C. A. Sears
A. J. Emmons
Laporte
Connecticut Hospital For
Springfield
Scowl
Old Saybrook Notices Mixed With Local Happenings
Old Saybrook items mention Washburn returning home to New York after visiting Mrs A Lynde aunt. William Clark and friends visited Hartford. Shad season extended one week. Confirmation for about 40 at St John’s church by Bishop Nilan of Hartford. A.L James Pharmacy advertises fresh crushed straw with New Haven Dairy cream.
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Washburn
New York
A. Lynde
William Clark
Hartford
St. John’s Church
Nilan
Old Ory
Georgevening
Provinces
New Haven
A. L. James Pharmacy
A.L. James, Ph. G
Special church services and programs in East Berlin
In East Berlin the Methodist church will hold special services next Sunday at 10 45 a m and a world day program at 7 00 p m The annual events seek full attendance and Priscilla Lodge No 12 will present a new sermon for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Sun Lool
Priscilla Lodge
Priscilla
Holy Trinity Parish June 9th Sunday Rundown
Parish services listed for June 9 including Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and morning prayers at 9:45 a.m. at Gupday’s chapel Warwick. Sunday School at 8 St. Sunday services also noted at AH Saints' chapel Staddle Hill with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Holy Communion. Local churches announce afternoon and evening worships and special events led by named pastors and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Gupday
Tony
Percy Vereee
Ee Drew’s
Warwick
Percy V. Norwood
AH Saints
Staddle Hill
William BE. Hooker
South M. B
H. Ryan
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Corner College
Broad Streets
Swedish Lutheran Church
Liberty St
Christchurch
Associated Bible Students
A. R. Groux
Chicago
Ill
Bible Students’ Hall
Cromwell
Hall
Alsop Ave
God
First Methodist Episcopal Church
All Friends
Ettore di Stefano
Epworth League
Robert Moore
Central Lodge No
Lodge
Salvation Army
South Church
Sena
Ptly
Intermediate Society of C
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William B. Davis
John C. LaRouche
H. Hale
Robert E. Overhys
Margaret O. Batsr
Harldine Hastings
Ella J
John C. Lake
Marguerite
Samuel A
Moodus
Burpee
Wonder
E N
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Fashion Center
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
the Transportation CO
Prearen
Old Saybrook
East Berlin
Caulkins & Post Co
Rainey
Hoosier
Ranney
Rockers
Axminster Rugs
Axminster
Palmer
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