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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
7
A fragmented note on Vera Shuroff and Alice Brady stars attracting crowds at the Grand Theatre. It hints a struggle or crime plot involving police and a ruined plan, with mentions of The Mercy of Men and a feature by Charles Miller.
A lively rundown of films at Middlesex theatre features the big sensational production Stolen Orders with six star names including Kitty Gordon and Madge. two other shows include The Testing of Mildred Vane starring May Allison and The Dawn of a Tomorrow with Mary Pickford. Grand theatre showcases The Wildcat of Paris with Priscilla Dean and Who Will Marry Me starring Carmel Meyers and Thurston Hall. also naval action photo of Rear-Admiral Plunkett with 14 inch railway batteries in France.
The third annual Deep River high school concert filled the town hall with an audience larger than any previous. The 28 piece school orchestra and pupils performed a strong program led by Bertram G Tourville. A tableau “They Shall Not Pass” featured Audrey Bartman and Irene Moore. Proceeds near $130 will fund school work and graduating expenses.
Bus departures from Deep River and Chester at 8:45, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Also from Middletown at 11:20 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Stops listed in front of Wrubel's. adv 155.
Obscure local items include a death notice for Mrs. S E on Mes. OS Sonat at five past five, W C T U meeting at Mrs. Stapleson Synage, Mrs. Mary Dennison returning from Guilford, Lenten services at St John Memorial, Edward Olson illness, Home Workers Society Thursday at Congregational Church, Fred Markham moving to South Main Street, Julia Goddard returning from Brooklyn, Robert Rackett back from Hartford, John Darling's son Private Lawrence Darling writing from France, Anna Stannard visiting granddaughter in Meriden.
News from Chester notes several chicken pox cases among schoolchildren causing absences. The Bast Group plans a Congregational church social this evening featuring songs from olden times by Yemen and women singers. A variety of acts including a duet and a solo are listed with admission and refreshments. Mentions ill family members and local ads for Holden’s goods.
The federal board for vocational education trains disabled soldiers in farm management to reorganize and run farms profitably. The program covers organization, accounts, and credits, aiming to reduce mismanagement and boost profitability. Trainees receive a $65 monthly stipend, all expenses paid, and placement after graduation.
A humorous office exchange features a worker defending late nights as a sense of duty. The boss questions the claim with a puzzled reply, and the punchline lands on the idea of being sheepish about office routines.
An old remedy of Sage Tea and Sulphur is revived as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. Available ready to use in drug stores, it quickly darkens gray hair and leaves a soft lustre. Apply with a comb or brush to a small strand. noticeable effects by morning.
Higganum reports March 12 with temporary school supervisor Mr Light from Hartford replacing Mr Johnson. Mrs Jennie Gilbert and Miss Celestia Brainard travel to Worcester to visit relatives. Red Cross active Thursday all day. G Donatoni in New Haven on business. Mr and Mrs Carlson visited Clinton. Mrs John Jenson of Shrewsbury Mass visiting her mother Mrs A B Johnson. Mrs Wilcox staying with C J Usher. Reservoir clear of ice after Sunday rain. Mr Moss of Walkley Hill selling house and goods prior to move. Mr Rigie to relocate family to Ivoryton. Missionary society meets at the Congregational parsonage Friday afternoon. The Grange meets Friday evening as usual.
The chief of staff disclosed aggregate battle deaths across bel1igerents totaling 7,354,000. Russia leads with about 1,700,000 deaths. the United States records 50,000. The note underscores Russia's crucial but costly role and sacrifices alongside France and the Allies before its collapse.
A poem fragment by Theodore G. Roberts imagines change and departure, with seas and mountains calling the nomad as dawns fall on campfires. It contrasts restless wandering with duty and love, then shifts to an essay by Elizabeth Towne praising constructive thinking and condemning fault finding as self-defeating.
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