Greek wedding unites Miss Sapho Lesbia in Middletown ceremony
Miss Sapho Lesbia daughter of Telemachos and Jim of 100 Main Street York, underwent a Greek customs wedding Sunday at her sister’s home. The ceremony featured guests including Theophilos of New York, leaders of Greek-American groups, and a toast by Solon Viasto. A banquet followed with Greek and American songs as the couple departed for a wedding trip to New York.
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Sapho Lesbia
Telemachos
Jim
Main Street
To Is
York
Father Menidis
Brooklyn
Koumbari
Ple
Theophilos
New York
Nar Union
Patrio
Mir. Ilos
Is Defense Committee
New P. Sioris
New
Solon Viasto
Mr. Viasto
the Atlantis
George
Columbia Grame Company
Constant
Yes
Fica
Bile
Distina
Middletown
Unclaimed Letters at Middletown Post Office
Uncalled letters remaining at the Middletown Conn post office for the week ending June 22 1981 list names including Vincent Adorno Angelo Baker Kett Nellie Cowley Ellis Joseph Fisher Gertrude Hedges J Kless Nellie Main Malden Bischoff Frank Ahlson Ohl Pekrul Charles Potter Smith and others. Postmaster T H Thompson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Middletown
Conn
Sir Angelo
Vincent Adorno
St. Ay G. Baker
Oliver Baker
Miss Kett
Nellie M. Cowley
Miss Ellis
Joseph Fisher
Mak
Gertrude Hedges
J@ Kless
S. A.mcdonn
Nellie T. Main
Malden
Frank Ahlson
Charles Potter
Miss Smith
Wm. Sharp
Sitakwoski
T. J. Stevens
Taylor
Chas. Sweet
Ethelice
Henry Welker
J. I. Wise
P.B. Willace
T. H. Thompson
War Savings Drive Telegram Sent To County Chairman
This morning Louis S. Smith chairman received a telegram from F A Vanderlip chairman of the Honolulu War Savings committee. It expresses high expectations for county success in the June campaign and urges pledge goals and Americanism in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis S. Smith
F. A. Vanderlip
Honol War Savings Committee
Atlington
War Savings
Midweek church events and scout meetings announced
First M. E. Church esday at 7 15 p m features Girl Scouts in the Tuesday midweek service in the chapel on The life of the Last Judgment. Friday at 7 15 p m Boy Scouts meet in the y 3 30, group meeting of the new's Home Missionary societies in the chapel. Jessie Arbuckle superintendent Deaconess' Home in New Ha m Mrs John Potter of Waiter speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
New’s Home Missionary Societies
Methodist
Middletown
Jessie Arbuckle
New Ham
John Potter
Waiterspeak
Marriage Licenses Issued Saturday in Local Town
The town clerk issued marriage licenses to West L. Gibbons of Court Street Edna E. Tuttle of Newfield Alvatore Vitali of Ferry Street Nevia of Union Street Helmis of New York City Lesbines 120 Main Street Anneth A. West and Marie A. Tar both of Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West L. Gibbons
Court Street
Edna E. Tuttle
Newfield
Alvatore Vitali
Ferry Street
Nevia
Union Street
Helmis
New York City
Wbia Lesbines
Main Street
Anneth A. West
Marie A. Tar
Cleveland
Ohio
It Costs To Build With Rising Construction Costs
It costs about fifty percent more to build a house today than five years ago. If your home is to handle the increased construction costs, consult Guy & Rice Insurance at 269 Main St. Tel. One Thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy & Rice, Insurance
Main St. Tel
Canvassers urge counting pledge totals in Middletown
Fragmentary notes report W. S. S. canvassers urging pledge counting to verify totals. Middletown population cited as 16,159, with committee checkpoints needed to balance overall pledges. Separate item mentions a 16 year old boy from White fleeing with $10 from Mrs. slate, police contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
O'Callaghan
Rapallo
New Haven
Merchants and posters noted in June market briefing
A fragmented June 24 market note from New York mentions spot zinc and spelter prices with terms like lead firm and options for June and July contracts. The snippet references posters and registration day advertising activity amid metal price talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Uead
Louis
Obituary Notices for John J Duffield and Others
John James Duffield longtime agent for Brainard Shaler Hall Quarry Co of New York died in Winthrop Massachusetts on Saturday born August 18 1841 aged about 75 76 son of James M and Ellen Mary Brainerd mother later married Robert G Pike of Middletown he was known in Middletown and Portland and often visited Chafee's hotel where he befriended Landlord Chafee. He suffered a hip injury years ago when a switch engine derailed a car near a station. He never married and was part of the Pike estate in this city. Funeral of Lewis R Skinner held at Alfred Neff home Higganum at 2:30 conducted by Rev Lawson with interment in Higganum Cemetery. Funeral of Ida M Olson of Wethersfield held at Indian Hill Cemetery at 1 pm Sunday with Rev C E Anderson conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James Duffield
Brainard, Shaler & Hall
New York
Winthrop
Mass
James M
Ellen Mary Brainerd
Robert G. Pike
Middletown
Duffield
Portland
Chafee's
Chafee
Mr. Duffield
Pike
Lewis R. Skinner
Alfred Neff
Higganum
Mr. Lawson
Higganum Cemetery
Ida M. Olson
Wethersfield
Indian Hill Cemetery
C.E. Anderson
Funeral of Thomas Kearns Held in Hartford
Funeral services for Thomas Kearns of Portland were held at St Mary's home in Hartford at 9 o clock this morning. Interment followed at St Mary's cemetery in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kearns
Portland
St. Mary’s
Hartford
St. Mary's Cemetery
Higganum Daily Social Roundup in June
Higganum notes visitors and summer arrivals at local homes. Walfred Carl son from New Haven visited family for Sunday. The Kelsey family arrived at the summer home for vacation. Robert Brooks began duties at Russell Mfg Co in Middletown. Mrs. P. L. Cody spent Sunday in Portland. Ernest Grenman of Hartford was at home for Sunday. Maud West visited her uncle Mr Cone in Glastonbury. Rehearsal tonight at Grange hall for an upcoming entertainment. Red Cross meeting led by Mrs Charles B. Carlson. A Saturday shower knocked out some electric lights briefly, fixed by Gordon Cody home from Glastenbury. Sunday unusually cold for the season. W. C. T. U. meets Tuesday at the reading room.
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Higganum
Walfred Carlson
New Haven
Horatio Kelsey
Robert Brooks
Russell M’f’g. Co
Middletown
P. L. Cody
Portland
Ernest Grenman
Hartford
Maud West
Mr. Cone
Glastonbury
Grange Hall
Red Cross
Charles B. Carlson
Gordon Cody
Grand Theatre
Mary Roberts
Hotel Arrigoni
Huntington and
Richards Streets
New London
Charles Smith
U. S.A
Canada
St. John’s Lodge
South Church
W. A. Shanklin
Wesleyan
D. H
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
Harry Briggs
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
Adv
W. A. Shanklin and Son
New York
John Lavine
Israel Mittleman
Pelham Bay
Ayer
Warren Heidel
Woodstock
N. H
Middlesex Theater
Church of the Holy Trinity
Theda- Bara
Wm. Fox
Theda ‘Bera
Perebis
Cleopatra
Robbins B. Stoeckel
Swed ish Mission Church Confirms Cromwell Class of 18
In Cromwell a class of 18 was confirmed at the Swed ish Mission church yesterday by the pastor. Names include Roland Carlin Paul Nyren Alice Peterson Helen Anderson Anna Larson Elenore Peterson Carl Bjorkman Harold Peterson Ella Forsdahl Edith Thorell Ruth Olson Florence Ahlquist Anna Johnson Esther Nyren Hilve Stovall Ruth Gustafson Edith Johnson and Berthiel Peterson. The service was impressive and the class presented the pastor with a purse. Miss Fanny Gustafson and Mrs A E Elmquist attended a missionary conference at Woodstock Massachusetts yesterday. Miss Ellen Olson from New York is vacationing with her parents on Woodland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Swedish Mission Church
Roland Carlin
Paul Nyren
Alice Peterson
Helen Anderson
Anna Larson
Elenore Peterson
Carl Bjorkman
Harold Peterson
Ella Forsdahl
Edith Thorell
Ruth Olson
Florence Ahlquist
Anna Johnson
Esther Nyren
Hilve Stovall
Ruth Gustafson
Edith Johnson
Berthiel Peterson
Graduation Exercises at St John s Parochial School
The St John s parochial school will hold its graduation exercises next Sunday evening at 7 30 in St John s Church. Rev Edward A Flannery of Sacred Heart will deliver the address to the children. Diplomas will be given by Rev Dr Donovan with seats reserved for graduates the Sisters of Mercy and families. A world mass on June 29 will pray for tranquility and brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Joseph Wrang
St. John’s Parochial School
Edward A. Flannery
Sacred Heart Church
Waterbury
J. W. Barry
Holy Trinity Parish Notes Schedule of Activities
Holy Trinity Parish notes include Monday at St John the Baptist Holy Communion 10 30 a m Troop 4 Boy Scouts meet Parish house 7 30 p m Tuesday Troop 2 Girls Scouts meet Parish house 7 30 p m Wednesday evening service at St Andrews chapel Warwick Street 8 o clock Thursday intersessions at Park Church 4 4 15 p m Peter s Day Holy Communion 10 30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
St. John the Baptist
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Warwick Street
the Park Church
W. S. S. Canvassers Pledge Count Aimed at Middletown
Cradle Notes. A son was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Youngs at 6 Crown Street Farm Hill. Mother and child are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Youngs
Crown’ Street
Farm Hill
Stevedore Injured While Operating Coal Hoist
John Fieski a stevedore for Middletown Coal Co living in Portland was injured Saturday afternoon in the hold of a coal barge. A misread signal to the engineer caused the bucket to drop, pinning Fieski and breaking both ankles. He was taken to Middlesex hospital where fractures were set and he will be out of work for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fieski
Middletown Coal Co
Portland
Middlesex Hospital
Fieski
Maitland
Moonlight, theatres, and town notices in Middletown
Readable city briefs from Middletown cover theatre schedules for Grand and Middlesex venues, local police and public notices, war era draft mailings, fishing markets, and summer programs. Mentions moon phases, eclipse timing, sugar law aims, and community events at local lodges, churches, and schools with multiple named places and people.
Graduation Day Notes at Middlesex Theatre
Seniors must attend rehearsal at the Middlesex theatre Tuesday at 10 o clock. Miss Parker is absent. Miss Helen Camp substitutes. Graduation tickets for the seniors will be distributed tomorrow morning at the Middlesex theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Theatre
Parker
Helen Camp
Middletown Registration Day Poster Appeal
A Kansas clipping urges residents to display W S S posters in windows to help the Middletown committee push for a victory on Registration Day. The quirky quoted speech lampoons a campaign figure, contrasting dramatic rhetoric with a playful critique of appearance and delivery.
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Middletown
Adv
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Young People’s Sewing Circle
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Oscar Peterson
John Ask
Grand Street
Thompson
Roland J. White
Camp Devens
Alsop Avenue
Home Club
E. W. Johnson
Pauline Frederick
Eagle’s Eye
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Molly
Spear Bros
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Albert Johnson
F. S. Peabody
New York Sun
G. S. Pitt
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Buckaloo
Brudder
Kansas
Louis M. Schmidt
Caulkins & Post Co
Christine Frederick Tioaseeld
Pmouses Tee Ees Cater Council
Heosier Kitchen
Hoosier
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