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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1919

Page

10

Centenary Supper Sparks Church Over 300 Attend Social

More than 300 members of the church and congregation gathered for a centenary supper in the church auditorium and chapel. The event featured Schubert music, a social halt, and an address by Prof. E. S. Brightman on the centenary movement. A slide showed a $6,000 yearly quota for five years, with the slogan Not less for ourselves, but as much for others as for ourselves. The supper was arranged by the Aid Society under Mrs. W. J. Kiell with E. C. Weston directing the financial program. The church plans to surpass its quota as it advances the centenary campaign.

Hac Shurch Schubert Brightman Wier Bruce B. Corbin East Orange N. J W. N. Rice W. J. Kiell Aid Society J. W. Hewitt E. C. Weston F. J. Phelps

Woodmen Favor League of Nations Endorsing Resolution

At a Woodmen of the World meeting last night W H Conlon spoke on the League of Nations. A spirited contest led to adoption of a resolution endorsing the League and urging US entrance, with copies to the President, Washington officials, and the League to Enforce Peace, plus consideration of Ireland’s plea.

Woodmen of the World W. H. Conlon League ,of Nations J. C. Roos Camp League of Nations Nations League United States Ireland Sears Washington

Public Health Lectures for Senior Nurses and Alumnae

A series of public health nursing lectures is announced for Hendley Home senior nurses and alumnae. Topics include The Board of Health Nurse, Tuberculosis Nursing, school nursing, hospital social service, prenatal and infant welfare, industrial nursing, and Red Cross rural work with several speakers from New Haven Hartford Worcester and other locations.

Hendley Home Board of Health Gertrude Kitson New Britain Margaret Stack Isor Hartford Joseph Root Hart Margaret J. Barrett New Haven Hospital Social Service Sarah Ebersole Memorial Hospital Worcester Mass Miss Gilbert Int Welfare

Russian Symphony Program Promises Pleasing Last Concert

The program for the Russian Symphony Orchestra's final concert is arranged to please and includes many numbers after music. The complete program will be found on page 7.

Ochestra Adv

Women and Kidney Health Promoted by Swamp Root

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. The ad claims female complaints often stem from kidney issues and urges treatment with Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root. It offers sample bottles by mailing ten cents to the company for trial.

Mer Dr. Kilmer & Co Biases II

Memorial ideas heard on Sunday in Middletown

A public hearing Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 at the Municipal building addresses memorials for Middletown in active service. Citizens urged to present ideas to the memorial committee led by E Kent Hubbard and chaired by Quirk, with final recommendations to follow the March 25 meeting.

Middletown Quirk Chamber of Commerce Richard H. Bunce Chamber E. Kent Hubbard James F. Connery Robert W. Rice Ernests. Davis

Secrecy around Morrison bill fuels uproar at Hartford club

Hartford lawmakers clash over closed hearing on the Morrison bill as education committee members invite press exclusion and hold a secret session at the Hartford club. Miss Mary Hillard of Waterbury and Sen. Fox challenge secrecy while Howell Cheney defends it amid reporting dispute and public scrutiny.

New Haven Journal-Courier Hartford Education Committee Hazen Hartford Club Morrison Board of Education Mary Hillard Westover School Waterbury Senator Hazen Star Chamber Agag Fox Howell Cheney State Board of Education Cheney Westover Capitol

Memorial Dollar Bill Club Forms for Middle Town

Subscriptions to the Middle Town memorial are underway with George J. Fisher of Silverstreet South Farms as the first contributor. Cronin's Drug Store hosts the Memorial Dollar Bill Club which aims to enroll 500 dollar members whose dues go to the memorial fund, with each member’s name inked on a long paper tape.

Middletown Memorial George J. Fisher Silverstreet South Farms Memorial Cronin’s

Baptist church to honor Pastor Hyde on March 21 reception

The Baptist church plans a public reception for Rev. E. R. Hyde who returns from fourteen months with Y M C A service, including eight in France. The event is Friday evening March 21 at 8 o clock. Prof. W G Foye chairs the coordinating committee and invites members of all union-church partners.

the Baptist Church E. R. Hyde France W.G Foye Baptist Missionary Society Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church I. G. Newell Crescent Street

Tax consultation event at First National Bank notice

The First National Bank engages Richter & Co Hartford Conn to provide expert E J Paul certified public accountant for income tax matters. Mr Paul will visit the First National Bank on March 6 and 13 from two to five for consultations.

First National Bank Richter&Co Hartford Conn E. J. Paul Certified Public Accountant Paul

Middletown community notices blend sales and events

Public notices and advertisements fill a Middletown page with shop promos for Nut margarine and Oakleaf oleomargarine at 154 Main St Tryon & Tryon. Community events include Be Kind to Animals week plans and a drum corps dance. Concerts, memorial suggestions, and church activities are announced along with local gasps of weather and Mars visibility.

Tryon & Tryon Main St Oakleaf Brand Main St. Tryon & Tryon Mars Middletown Nutmegs Hartford St. Joseph Orange County W. T. Lynch Arrigoni Hotel South M. E Gunnison Dickens Wesleyan Meyer Wrubel Silver Street Oliver Hall Durham Town Hall Hahn Philip P. Wells Court Street Arthur Carlson Springfield Liberty Street Middletown Window Cleaning Co Alsop Avenue Parmelee’s Frank Boardman T. W. O’keefe George B. Lawson Charles T. Davis R. H. Fife T. M. Russell St. Patrick’s Thomas Draper Absecon N. J Sheldon S.S. Campbell New York East Berlin Hazén Selectmen Selectmen’s Thimble Club WC. T. U J. B. Young South Main Street Church of the Holy Trinity Francis B. Whitcome Watertown Conn Russian Symphony Orchestra Helen Romanoff Middlesex Musical Association Peta Opera Company Russia Splendid Rockport Cod Finnan Haddie Center Street H. Curkin Selectmen’s Office Municipal Building Joel Mossberg Mendelssohn Conservatory of Music Swedish Lutheran Church Portland

Soldier Edward Murray Found Unconscious on Street

Edward Murray on leave from Camp Merritt was found unconscious on Grand Street near Pearl. Oscar Welker and Harry Atwell heard groans and helped, with Dr. James Murphy attending and Murray later waking at his brother in law’s home before being discharged. Murray, invalided from France, had no visible injuries and walked to the hospital himself after recounting a late night car incident. He was due to return to Camp Merritt after a 48 hour visit.

Oscar B. Welker Harry E. Atwell Edward Murray Grand Street Pearl James Murphy William Street Murray Thomas P. Walsh Middlefield William France Camp Merritt N. J

Pleasing recital by blind artists at St Aloysius hall

A good sized audience attended the Tuesday evening concert featuring blind artists John and Mary McCay. The program ranged from piano duets to Mr McCay's baritone, with Irish wit and impersonations eliciting laughter and strong appreciation.

John and Mary McCay St. Aloysius’ Hall Norma Il Trovatore McCay

Art of Human Sympathy Address At Y M C A Parlor

Prof. Oscar Kuhns of Wesleyan spoke to the Woman's Auxiliary and friends on The Art of Human Sympathy in YMCA parlors. The Jibers quartet performed selections and a social hour followed the gathering.

Woman’s Auxiliary Oscar Kuhns Wesleyan

Cured His Rupture Without Operation Says Carpenter

A man describes long standing rupture cured without surgery after trying trusses with no success. He claims complete relief from a simple remedy and offers full information by writing to Eugene M at 62 East Marcellus Avenue.

Eugene M Marcellus Avenue

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Woodmen George Fisher Memorial Dollar Bill Club Gage Bonhotal Spear Bros Middletown’ S Joe Chappie Mitchell Broatch Modern Book Shop Caulkins & Post Co Main Street Hoosier Tially Corey Stueck Block Main .T Maria W. Schondorf Warwick Street W. D. Beach Christ Church H. J. Edwards Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary A. L. Southmayo Dr. McKee Dr A
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