Hand Woman Pare Sent to Jail
In city court two residents of the law section were charged with statutory offenses. Charley Wigilinski and the man Maguzuck Pianka faced charges with keeping a disorderly house while living together, a public scandal in the town. Neighbors reported heavy activity especially Saturdays, with three male boarders and disputes involving a wife living elsewhere. The court sentenced the woman to thirty days in jail for keeping a disorderly house, while the man and another received months-long sentences or fines.
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Charley Wigilinski
Wiernaszonl
Pman
Ctry
Nuele Bordanari
Salvatore Fazzino
Izino
Bordanari
War Savings Campaign Engages Local Teachers and Bank
The Middletown National Bank hosted a lengthy session as teachers and students folded and mailed letters to 8,000 locals for the War Savings drive. Over 150 canvassers begin house to house work ahead of final registration day June 18, with registration centers open 2 to 8 p.m. Francis A. Beach leads the effort to organize stamps sales through December 31, aiming to raise 440,000 in War Savings stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown National Bank
Francis A. Beach
Irman
Shipwright talks speed up work at Gil deleeve Ship Co
A. Jubert formerly of Middletown and Lt. Holdcroft spoke at noon at the Gil deleeve Ship Construction Company on speeding up work. Wes was addressed by Lt. C. R. B. Holdcroft, a two-year Army veteran who was shot down four times and gassed. both speakers represented the U S Shipping Board. Nearly all employees listened attentively and applauded.
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A. Jubert
Middletown
Holdcroft
Gildeleeve Ship Construction Company
Gildersleeve
W. A. Jubert
Merly
Sighbor
Hans
Em- Wes
National Servicetion
U. S
A.ldcroft
Dry bill would cripple shipping in bone dry clash
Washington reports that the United States Shipping Board urged Congress to reject the Jones bone dry amendment. Bainbridge Colby warned it would cut shipyard output by about 25 percent, reducing tonnage and possibly aircraft production, while Bryan pressed for staged prohibition as a wartime measure to boost efficiency and end liquor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Congress
America
Bainbridge Colby
Shipping Board
Senate Agriculture Committee
Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Boards
Kenyon
Mr. Colby
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
OLeary Counsel and Federal Witness Testimony
In New York on June 19 the government neared closing its case against John J. OLeary in a federal conspiracy to obstruct justice trial. Col Thomas B Felder, OLearys counsel, was called as a witness by AUSA Barnes, provoking an objection but the judge ordered him to testify with rights guarded. Jeremiah OLeary, back from Oregon, was allowed to see his brother at the Tombs. Their meeting was described as cordial despite prior trial statements.
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New York
John J. O’leary
United States District
Barnes
Col
Thomas B. Felder
O’leary
Col. Felder
Hand
Felder
John O'Leary
Jeremiah O'Leary
Oregon
Jeremiah
John
Open to Men in Service at Local YMCA
Men in uniform are welcomed to all YMCA privileges free of charge. A new sign at the YMCA announces the policy and another will be placed at the depot. Repairs are underway on bowling alleys with new pool tables planned, signaling a busy coming season.
South Church Notes Annual Tea and Picnic Details
The Union society holds an annual home missionary tea Thursday after 3 PM in the social rooms. The yearly offering for home missions may be brought in then. The annual Sunday school picnic is set for Saturday at Hubbard Park Meriden. The bus departs church at 10 AM and the bell rings at 9 AM if the picnic proceeds.
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South Church
Ladies of the Union Society
Hubbard Park
Meriden
Italian Situation Good
Italian situation remains satisfactory with Austrians failing to gain Montello strength. Italy holds reserves to support the line and a raiding party killed an Austrian divisional commander. Notice of Hammock Factory bridge closure and detours along State Highway 206 and Berlin Street. Ladies Aid Red Cross to meet at Hubbard school tonight for Red Cross work.
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London
Montello
Hammock Factory
Middlefield
Berlin St
State Highway Commission
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Red Cross
Hubbard School
Red Cross
Another Co C Soldier Dies of Wounds in France
Word reached here of Private Zywoczinski of Company C dying of wounds suffered in France. A resident of this city, he came to the United States years ago and worked at the W. & B. Douglas shop. About 24, he enlisted twice, first at the border and later after returning from service. His father is dead and his mother lives in Poland.
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France
Zywoczinski
Sunday
South Farms
War Department
W. & B. Touglas
Poland
Connecticut City Briefs Gauge Weather and Events
Light vehicles lamps lit at 8:54 this evening as Cromwell hosts a strawberry and ice cream festival on St. John’s church lawn. Marguerite Clark stars in Rich Man Poor Man at Middlesex theatre with The Son of Democracy and The Eagle’s Eye episode. Post offices sell new airplane service stamps amid rising garden thefts and town appeals. Local tributes note Wesleyan student Charles McDonald omitted from BA list. Admiral Foote W R C hosts reception in New Haven. nurses’ graduation at Elizabeth C. Fourett’s event. Sowheag Encampment elects officers. parade crowds for Meriden trip. war fund plans. California wine barrels arrive in Middletown.
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Cabell
Middlesex Theatre
Marguerite Clark
Benjamin Chapin
Eagle’s Eye
St. John’s Church Lawn
Cromwell
Connecticut
Airplane Service
Portland
War Savings Campaign
James Montgomery Flagg
Uncle Sam
Knights of Columbus Committee On War Activities
Boy Scouts
Baptist Church
Adv
Italian Telegraph Administration
Italy
United States Guards
Lonesome Night
Wesleyan
Charles McDonald
Middletown
Columbian College
New York
Admiral Foote W. R. C
New Haven
Center Church House
Tempel Street
Department of Connecticut
Mansfield W. R. C
Burdick
Elizabeth C. Fourett
Willis M. Cheney
Lake Pocotopaug
East Hampton
C. P
C. A. L. Morgan
H. P
Richard Bayley
Ss. W
Willis E. Perkins
Fred Je ¥Burt
Fred Phelps
J. W Arthur Hawes
Meriden
Clara M. L. Barge
Asylum Street
Coe A. Leis Marten
Wv. Scully
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Margaret Manley Bride‑to‑Be
A kitchen shower for Miss Margaret Mauley was held at Miss Gertrude Carroll’s home with decorations and gifts of kitchen utensils. A mock marriage with Miss Fitzpatrick as groom and Miss Hedvig Anderson as bride entertained guests, performed by Miss Helen Anderson of Cromwell. Mrs. Stovall’s piano and vocal solos delighted attendees before a buffet luncheon and warm wishes for Miss Manley, soon to wed Robert Murphy.
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Margaret Mauley
Gertrude Carroll
Miss Mauley
Miss Fitzpatrick
Hedvig Anderson
Helen Anderson
Cromwell
Funeral notices for Bow Farrow and Price in local churches
Funeral services are announced for Miss Julia Bow who died in Middletown with services at 8:30 AM, Mass at St Francis at 9, interment at St John’s cemetery. Mrs Susan Elizabeth Farrow’s private funeral was held from her son’s residence at 543 High Street with burial at Indian Hill cemetery. Mary Price’s funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM from her late home on No 80 Home Avenue followed by interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Coal ad urges winter readiness and Morris Plan Co offers financing at 269 Main St.
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Camp Upton
N. Y
Bee
Plattsburg
Fitzgerald
Hartford
Pierson
Cromwell
Frank J. Scanlon
M. J. Scanlon
Rapallo
Ave
Apollo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Julia Bow
Middletown
4 O'Callaghan Company
St. Francis
St. John’s Cemetery
Susan Elizabeth Farrow
George Farrow
High Street
F. F. German
Indian Hill Cemetery
Mary Price
Hest
Home Avenue
A.W. Hazen
Pine Grove Cemetery
Morris Plan Co
Main St
Adv
Overworked Man Keeps Working With Help
Saratoga California anecdote shows an exhausted worker unable to find relief or replacement. He credits his druggist for a buildup that restored strength and sleep. The text also mentions Vinci supplements touted for sol and cod liver peptones, ganese, and peptonates as aides to body building.
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Saratoga
Cal
W. Bradford
Vinci
Painting supplies and finishes advertised for home use
Apply varnish to linoleum or oil cloth for lasting flustre and preservation. Muresco for walls both white and color options, five pound package 60c. Includes window screen paint floor paint varnish stains white enamel varnishes enamel finishes for interior use. Shelac paint and varnish remover and crack filler. Dry paste that dissolves in hot or cold water, 2 pound package 39c.
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Muresco
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WAR Savings
Glastonbury
R.H. Stow
Derenthal
Accienthal
McCarthy Paint
Wilach
Pughter
Knowlton
Akron
Ohio
Craing
Cleveland
Whittlesey
Colonel Felder
Douglas Factory
Georgette Slee' Taupe
Tlack
Navy, Copen and Taupe
Giorrette
Spear Bros
Ddletown’s Fashion Center
Democraty
L. E. Waterman
Moore
Broatch
Modern Book Shop
Foley
Bailey
Lancaster
Boxford
United Shirt & Collar CO
Troy, M. Y
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Spear Brothers
James H. Bunce Co
Barton Clothing Co
Paris, Inc
Brainard & Logan
J. A. Broatch
T. D. Sullivan Co
Fountain Hazens Book Store
James Young Co
Clark & True
J. Pinsker R. J. Atwell
Wm, J. Murphy
promad _ roe ae Mills Co
West, Ton
Caulkins & Post Co
Main
Johnson
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