Middletown War Bureau meets advances in thrift stamps
The Middletown War Bureau executive committee chaired by Major T. M. Russell reviews progress across committees. Student thrift stamp uptake exceeds 60 percent in public schools with High school at 95 percent. Plans include weekly rallies, a Liberty loan drive opening April 6, 2500 junior food army enrollees, and 800 new Farm Bureau members. A nurse chief for catastrophes is named, British subjects rally slated for April 9, and a golf denial thrift plan may run year long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
T. M. Russell
Su.erent
E. B. Sellew
Thomas P. Walsh
Medical and Relief Committee
Elizabeth Garland
Liberty Loan Committee
Arthur L. Allin
Liberty Loan
Main Street
Charles T. Davis
Davis
Far Bureau
Hartford
Gibson W. Wilson
Arthur V. McDowell
J. J. Todd
Flanders
War Bureau
National Councils of Defense
Francis A. Beach
War Savings Committee
Mr. Beach
F. W. Nicolson
Women’s Activities Committee
Clarence S. Wadsworth
Girls’ Patriotic League
Wadsworth
George Burnham
Legal Committee
A. C. Armstrong
Wilson
Shee
W. W. Wilcox
Frank Awitt
Wr. Sellen
Richard H. Bunce
Iles T. Davis
The Honor System at Grand Theatre Feature
See The Honor System in ten Dig reels featuring George Walsh and others at the Grand Theatre on Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walsh
Grand Theatre
Postmaster Appointment Reformed in Middletown 1918
The Civil Service Commission announces a revised process for Middletown postmaster candidates on April 16, 1918. Applicants are not examined at a location but rated 20 on education and 80 on business training and experience, with sworn statements and investigations guiding final selection.
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Middletown
Civil Service Commission
Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Board Civil Service Examiners
Conn
Washington, D. C
Holy Week Sermon Draws Large Crowds In Middle Town
Dr. Lee preached The Because of Wrong Doing at a Holy Week service drawing strong turnout as Protestant churches in the city host a rare series. He tied Moses and the burning bush to present day problems and urged holy ground opportunities. His final sermon is set for tonight at 8 at the South church with a communion service following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lee
Middletown
Lee
South Church
City Briefs Reflect Local Preholiday Activity
No city court session held this morning. Board of Education meets tonight. Water front pass photos available at Hennigar's 228 Main St. Various notices about Fast Day closures and Good Friday markets. Local scenes include theater vaudeville, Easter ball tickets, cross buns, and community updates from Camp Lee to Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Hennigar
Main St
St. Aloysius T A B society plans Easter ball in new hall
At a recent St. Aloysius T A B meeting the Easter Monday ball committee reported. It will be the first ball in their new home and is expected to be a great success. Speakers David Fitzgibbons Jr and Edmond Flannagan spoke well. Handball is growing in popularity among members. Next Tuesday evening an election of officers will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
H. T. Hale
Portland
New York
St. Aloysius
Schaefer’s
Star of Peace Lodge
Red Men’s Hall
Superior Court
Grand Theatre
Bluebird
Middletown
Ramblers
Hartford
David Simonson
Medical Supply Depot
Camp Lee
A. Simonson
Rapallo Avenue
Arthur Campbell
Medical Corps
Camp Oglethorpe, Ga
New Jersey
A. J. Campbell
Washington Street
St. Aloysius’ Hall
All Saints’ Chapel
Staddle Hill
P.M. Norwood
C. B. Hedrick
Milton Sills
George Walsh
Merriam Cooper
Fox
Frank Roth, Jr
Canton
Ohio
Anna Gray
South Farms
Hollywood
California
Flagstaff
Arizona
Randazzo’s
Cot St
J. Vincent Dempsey
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Hartford Hospital
Ernest L. Adamson
Naval Reserve
Newport
Ira L. Gardiner
T. A. B. Society
David Fitzgibbons, Jr
Edmond Flannagan
New Light Poles Replacing Old On St John’s Square
The Conn. Power Company has removed eleven old poles on St. John’s square and replaced them with seven tall straight poles. All will be painted and nitrogen lights placed on each to substitute the eleven old lights. The street’s appearance is greatly improved as the trunk line carries power across the bridge to Portland.
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Conn. Power Company
St. John’s Square
Portland
Violin Instructor Otto Siebert Bound for Service
Otto Siebert of Meriden teacher at Orpheus hall and trap drummer at Middlesex theatre under Manager Henry Engel has been called to the service. He will depart Saturday with the Meriden contingent after finishing duties at the Middlesex Friday night. He leaves behind many friends among pupils and parents who regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Siebert
Meriden
Orpheus Hall
Middlesex Theatre
Henry Engel
Middlesex
Siebert
Swedish Lutheran Lentex Services Planned By Luther League
This evening at 8 o'clock a Lentex service in English will be held under Luther League auspices. Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock another service will be conducted at the church.
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The
Luther League
Birth of Ruth Edith Gieslebreth at Middlesex Hospital
A daughter, Ruth Edith, was born on March 26 to Mr. and Mrs. John Gieslebreth at Middlesex Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Edith
John Gieslebreth
Middlesex Hospital
Narrow escape of Middletown people in New York crash
Mrs Rieser wife of Simon Rieser of Park Place suffered a broken collar bone in an automobile accident in New York City last Sunday. The Rieser family riding in a car owned by a cousin was struck by a trolley at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, the car overturned and occupants were thrown out. Both sons were uninjured, Mr Rieser shaken, and Mrs Rieser unable to travel home soon. Mr Rieser is secretary of the New England Enameling Co. in this city.
Ten Selected to Camp Devens by Local Board
Ten men from Portland and nearby towns are chosen for en trainment to Camp Devens on Saturday March 30. They depart Portland at 8 14 a.m. via Willimantic Putnam and Worcester. Two alternates named Loucks and Leavenworth stand by should principals fail to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
Portland
Willimantic
Puttnam
Worcester
Middletown
Chafee
Durham
East Hampton
John S. Moore
Essex
Eddie G. Anderson
Westbrook
Melville W. Buell
Clinton
Isreal Samulewicz
Haddam
Carmelo Dicara
Ivoryton
James C. Daly
Daniel A. Howard
Adam Cieplinsky
Harry J. Johnson
Frederick O. Thody
William Loucks
East Haddam
Charles Leavenworth
Unique Draft Ruling on Sons Citizenship
Waterbury March 28 a Pro vost Marshal General Crowder ruling grants US citizenship to Samuel and Louis Morgenstern, sons of John Morgenstern, born in Russia, making them subject to military obligations, by virtue of the father's naturalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
John Morgenstern
Samuel
Louis
Russia
United States
E. H. Crowder
Old Time Newspaper Man Dead in Florida
George W. Hills founder of the Bridgeport Port and Telegram died suddenly in Buena Vista Florida Tuesday. He is survived by his wife and one brother Henry M Hills of New York and several nephews and nieces. The remains will be brought to Bridgeport for interment on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hills
Bridgeport Port and Telegram
Buena Vista
Fla
Mr.Hills
Henry M. Hills
New York
Bridgeport
Loafers warned as Paterson police push anti loafers
In Paterson New Jersey on March 28 police opened an anti loafers campaign urging vagrants to move on. A dozen loafers were ordered to leave and three men Matt Bland George Petty and Edward Owens received six months hard labor.
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Paterson
N. J
Matt Bland
George Petty
Edward Owens
Grain Stores To Close On Friday Ad
Grain stores run by Meech and Stoddard Inc and The Coles Co. will close all day Friday for Fast Day. Considerable movement occurred yesterday in anticipation of the first of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Coles Co
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Dlesex Hospital
J. Atucison
Alice Bancroft
Brooklyn
W. H. Wamester
John T. Walsh’s
Genesta
Simon Rieser
New York City
Paris
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Countess Turczynowicz
Poland
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Division 22
Caulkins & Post Go
SAT
M-Ddletown
Ramblers of
Challengers
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