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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
4
Inaccurate OCR fragment notes that the Penny Press publication will stop at a specified time for subscription changes. It states no ad can be added or discontinued after that cutoff on the publication day. Also mentions post office and second class matter status and sale at local outlets.
Weather from Mt Higby ends noon today with 75 high 44 low, 65 at noon, barometer 29.82, water 26 ft 8 in, NE wind and clear. Community notes urge thrift stamps, food prices, pork substitution, and war effort concerns. References to Hoover pork, Ford GOP ties, clothing waste, and wartime social commentary follow amid scattered local updates.
Bristol contemplates holding diploma presentations after work hours to accommodate parents. With daylight saving, ceremonies could begin early and finish before dark, aligning with educational aims and saving energy.
New York World notes government control of railroads would prioritize wartime needs, streamline economies and standardize equipment. It argues for fair wages and prompt injury compensation while humanizing railroading, with railways serving the country and workers acting with public spirit and loyalty.
Hadlyme residents share social visits with guests from New York and Michigan. A summer guest returns from Hartford hospital after treatment for blood poison. A school in the south district closes for the summer. W S S rally planned in Public Hall with speakers Mrs Willis Austin and Rev Thomas Laden. Picnic at Salmon River noted for Tuesday.
In East Berlin, residents over fourteen must register by June 28 to pledge saving, economizing, and investing a set amount in War Savings certificates this year. School children have already contributed about $10,000, with continued campaigns. The appeal comes from the president and Governor Holcomb.
A zoologist style critique portrays Mr Hearst as swallowing various public issues to praise or attack topics from war to shipbuilding and Hog Island. The author questions sincerity, noting repeated digestions of subjects and predicting more controversy to come.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes the American class of 1918 being called to service as Europe mobilizes younger cohorts. It contrasts Germany’s 1920 class with 17-year-olds, France’s 1919 cohort of 18-year-olds, and Britain’s call to men up to 50, urging readiness and national duty.
A collage of brief satirical headlines urges charity for the poor and dogs, notes knitters draining wool supplies, warns on driving without licenses amid rising auto accidents, and critiques Irish plots against Uncle Sam during wartime.
In town yesterday James Cone secured employment with Player Action Co in Deep River. Mrs Robert Wicox treated local children to a ride to Middletown with refreshments yesterday afternoon. Vaudeville Friday evening features Prof A J Giacomia and company performing pleasing acts and exhibition dancing. Dancing follows with popular prices.
Higganum June 19 graduates ten students with a program including anthems recitations and violin solo. Florence Clark Emma Viten Hilda Carlson Ellen Johnson Dolly Hubbard Sylvia Donatone Harold Peart Theodore Andeen led by diplomas from Mr. Johnson and teachers Miss Kahrman Miss Bailey and gifts from Mrs Fielman family. Local residents and thrifty stamp drive notes.
The State Council of Defense requests a speaker for the town graduation exercises to morrow evening. Rev Daniel R Trick of Essex will lecture on the War Savings drive during the event. Other notes mention residents traveling, visitors at Fenwick and Riverside Club, and routine local happenings.
Chester readers are invited to the annual Kings Daughters conference at the Baptist church on Thursday June 20. Orrin Balser secretary of the Travelers Aid Association and James Collemore of Hartford will address attendees with Forbes of Hartford and Sure Downer of Centerbrook among those listed as guests.
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