Lyman Hoops Navy officer dies after pneumonia
Tribute details the life of Lyman Hoops of Middletown who died at 26 while serving in the U S Navy. Born in Maine and educated at private school and the Naval Academy, he served on the destroyer Barry and other ships, earning recognition for courage and leadership. His death is reported as a painful shock to his family and community.
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Front Cemetery
Maine
Navy
Middletown ‘School
Washington, D. C
Naval Academy
Polts
Texas
Mexico
Cuba
Atlantic
United Ies
Barry
Gibraltar
Middletown
Lyman Hoops
U. S. Navy
Lyman
Smith College graduates to receive A B degrees
Sarietta Allyn Stoddard of Se will receive the A B degree at Smith College on June 14 while a sophomore she sang in the college choir and played lute on the 1918 hockey team. M M Coe of Middlefield and S D Wright of Centerbrook also earn A B degrees as sophomores and juniors, with biology society and Glee Club affiliations noted.
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Smith
Sarietta Allyn Stoddard
A. B. Dei Smith College
Ne M. Coe
Middlefield
Man
Sahe
Biolospeciet
Glee Club
Sure E. Wright
Centerbrook
Four Minute Men to Speak on Dangers to Deference
A. Coles will be the four speaker at the Grand and Mid theatres Friday evening to present his subject Dangers to De. On Saturday afternoon W. H. Bouteiller and the Four Minute Men attended in Hartford with Joseph A. Mer and George A. Inglis and Francis A. Beach.
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A. Coles
W. H. Bouteiller
Hartford
Joseph A. Mer
B. A. Inglis
George A
Francis A. Beach
Eclipse Viewing Draws Crowd Despite Smoking Hazards
A crowd of about a hundred gathered to witness a solar eclipse, many anxious to view the event. Observers prepared smoked pieces as part of a makeshift viewing method, describing mixed reactions as the eclipse commenced and the crowd waited for the moment of totality.
Wedding of Prof. Brightman at Wesleyan a Navy of 1918 era
The home wedding of Prof. Brightman of Wesleyan University and Miss Mildred Saunders featured a Lohengrin strain by Mrs. Hyde and a Mendelssohn march. Rev. Maplesden officiated. bride given away by her father in white satin. A large guest list from Maine to Westerly attended, with good wishes from Lieut. Ward Irving Pierce in London. The couple will reside at 170 High Street after a shore vacation.
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B. R. Hyde
Mendelssohn
Edgar Rhuel Hyde
Raymond Maplesden
Suffield
Conn
W. D. Beach
Marion Paterson
Middletown
Dorothy Hewitt
Keser
Stueck
Brightman
Brown University
Boston University
Berlin
Germany
Wesleyan University
Middletown High School
Hartford School of
Maine
Boston
Somerville
North Wilbraham
Westerly
R. I
Ward Irving Pierce
Pittsburgh
Penn
London
The
Shore
Mrs. Brightman
170
High Street
Motor Messenger Service Organizing Women Car Volunteers
A meeting at Mrs. C. B. Wadsworth's home discussed forming a motor messenger service modeled after New Haven, where 95 cars support Red Cross and state agencies. Women pledged cars for hours weekly or emergencies, with a planning committee led by Miss Pauline Wilcox and advisors Mrs. F P Hubbard and Mrs. Harry Tibball.
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Wadsworth
S. Fred Strong
New Haven
Connecticut
War Bureau
Red Cross
State Police
Secret Service
Home Service
Child Welfare Committees
Pauline Wilcox
Harold Meech
Margaret Acheson
F. P. Hubbard
Harry Tibball
M. Acheson
Special Council Meeting Reviews Wesleyan University Changes
A Common Council session at 7 30 tonight will examine proposed Wesleyan University changes and plans to lay out Mt Vernon Cross and Church streets and College Place. The debate reflects public restlessness over wartime public works rules while officials prepare explanations and later drive attendees to inspect the proposed sites.
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Wesleyan University
Mt. Vernon
Cross
Church Streets
College Place
Middletown College Club Holds Annual Meeting in Meriden
The Middletown College club gathered at Hubbard Park Meriden for its annual meeting and outing last week with strong attendance and enjoyment. Committee chairs Mrs Merriam and Mrs Albert Mann led the event while officers for the coming year were elected including Julia A oe Tico as president Dr S Mary Ives as corresponding secretary Helen Willis as recording secretary and Frances Nejako Eugenia Henry Mrs Leroy Howland and Mrs Albert Mann Jr as executive committee members.
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Middletown College Club
Hubbard Park
Meriden
Merriam
Albert Mann
Julia A. Oe
Frances T. Nejako
Eugenia Henry
Leroy Howland
Albert Mann, Jr
Car Turned Turtle After Moodus Dance Outing
Ansel Packard and Donald McCarthy attended a Moodus dance Saturday night. On returning in a Ford at Haddam the lights failed, the car struck a ditch, rolled over, and the occupants were thrown out but not injured. The car was righted and brought home.
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Ansel Packard
Donald McCarthy
Moodus
Haddam
Few men boast of good acts done by mistake
A compact observation notes that few individuals refrain from bragging about well meant deeds misinterpreted as mistakes. The remark highlights human vanity and the tendency to claim credit for unintended help.
Parish Notes from Holy Trinity and Troop Meetings
Parish notes list Scout and Girl Scout meetings at Holy Trinity. Monday Troop No 4 meets 7 30 p m in the Parish house. Tuesday St Barnabas day services and upper school teachers meetings at the rectory and parish house. Wednesday evening service scheduled.
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Holy Trinity
Amherst College Bestows LL D On General Willcocks
At the ninety seventh commencement Amherst College conferred the degree of LL D on General Sir James Willcocks Governor of Bermuda since 1917. His services to the British Government in Egypt Sudan Burmah South Africa and India have been noted. He served in the European war in 1914 and 1915 and was twice mentioned in dispatches.
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Amherst College
General Willcocks
Sir James Willcocks
Bermuda
Egypt
Soudan
Burmah
South Africa
India
St John Church Notes Highlight Mass and Feast Day
Regular offertory mass at 8 o clock on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A morning requiem for Miss J Sullivan was said today. An anniversary requiem for John Schultz is set for Wednesday at 8 30 and another for Thomas Comerford on Saturday at 8 30. Thursday marks the Feast of St Anthony of Padua with special eight o clock mass led by Rev James F Donovan D D amid expected large attendance. Rev Joseph W Barry preached Sunday on the gospel from Luke chapter 15.
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Old
New England
Westfield
H. H. Warner
Haverhill
Mass
Helen’ B. Warner
Bradford Academy
Mansfield Post
Middletown of Elks
Town Hall
Marjorie Dunn
South Manchester
Jennie Clark
Berlin Street
Priscilla Rebakah
Charles Karpe
Silver Street
Naval Reserve
New London
William Karpe
John J. Karpe
Camp Devens
J. B. Coughlin
Highes
Springfield
B. Deventhal
John T. Walsh
Ncv
Grand
City Guard Club House
Windsor
C. A. Kelsey
Louis Schuler
Waterbury
H. B. Manley
Howard Sherman
Crescent Beach
Middletown
Ernest W. Peck
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Gustav E. Carlson
John Paszek
Staddle Hill
Thomas Paces
Kelly Busy Corner Co
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Fort Slocum
Quartermaster’s Corps
Fort Florida
Cranston, Fleere
Middletown Sci Association
Ttvan Ee Laboratoryomorrow
Ponsett District
St. John’s Church
James F. Donovan
D. D
Joseph W. Barry
Swedish Lutheran Church Notes Evening Meetings and Visits
The church holds a chair and the Sick Benefit society Saron meeting this evening. Sunday school teachers gather Tuesday at 8. Luther League plans a Thursday 7:01 p.m. trip to New Britain for a visit and program. Welker's on Main Street hosts the Junia society at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Fred Nordgren's Clinton Street home hosts the Junia gathering. Communion service is set for Sunday at 10 a.m. Services yesterday were beautiful and impressive. junior singers and children’s choir performances were full.
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Swedish Lutheran Church
Clinton Streets
Ren
Chi
Thrift Stamp With Tea Offer At Kelly's Special Blend
Tomorrow between 2 and 4 o'clock a Thrift Stamp is given with every pound of Kelly's Special Blend Tea. This fine tea blends Oolong Orange Pekoe and Gunpowder teas. Price is 60 cents per pound and considered well worth it.
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Kelly
Ready Foods Offerings Highlight Bargain Canned Goods
The notice promotes Ready Foods with prices for Columbia River Steak Salmon at 25 and 40 cents, R. and R. chicken at 55 cents, lunch tongue 35 cents, prime beef roasts 25 and 20 cents per can, Normanna herring and tomato sauce 35 cents, California split kippered sardines 38 cents, and Norwegian fancy kippered herring 30 cents. Olive oil sardines include Norwegian and other varieties, with California 25 cents and Maine 18 cents.
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California
Maine
Milk and Cream Sold Fresh at 6:30 A.M.
Local seller advertises high quality fresh milk and cream available starting at 6 30 in the morning. The notice promotes cold storage and reliability for early morning customers seeking dairy products.
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Moore
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Quick
King
Kidney If
Russo
Lawrence
Footit
Fefield
Orsir
Fahl
Howi Brown
Porter
Johnson
Bi Coles
Motor Messenger Service
B. Ward
Cam Military Academy
Dickenson
Bridgeport
Catherine Lyon
Mt. Vernon Street
Wesley E. Rich
Stanley Atwell
Connecticut Literary Institute
R. C. Fagan
Lawn Avenue
Minn
S. Cornell, Jr
LaSalle Seminary
Grand Theatre
Nazimova
Reval
Wonder
Spear Bros
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Columbia River
Pearl St
Main St
the Hartman
Caulkins & Post Co
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Madras
Dainty Madras
Ranney Refrigerators
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