East Hampton War Rally and Camp Sendoffs
In East Hampton a May 1 war rally featured Prof Winsor of Wesleyan and Major Giddings urging bond purchases to support soldiers. The town marked 89 boys sent to camp, and Arvid Cederholm was reported killed in action in France. Local families mourned, while Red Cross aid and community notices followed, including a penny social and Red Cross meeting.
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Winsor Wesleyan
Major Giddings
N. B. A. Carrier
Prof. Ton
Giddings
Thomas Denman
Kane
W. Lagerstrom
Vy Cavanaugh
Red Cross
Ivoryton Drives to Buy Thrift Lamps and Bonds
Ivoryton residents push a thrift lamp drive aiming for 500 dollars before term end. Teachers report pupils near 100 dollar milestones with hope to exceed by week’s end. Liberty Bond sales continue, many groups already invested, and local efforts reflect strong patriotic support. Rev E M Chapman will preach at the Congregational church Sunday. a concert is planned at the Swedish church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivoryton
Ivoryton @hool
Mary Ietter
Jeslie Berckhardt
J. W. Gallupeacher
Joan
Laurel Hall
Beacon Light Circle
King’s Fghters
E. M. Chapman
New Lonmm
Congregational
Swed
Saint Ke's church honors George Evertson with flag ceremony
In South Glastonbury on May 1 at St. Ke's Episcopal, a star for George Evertson was added to the service as "America" was sung and the flag returned to its place. Notes report illnesses, births, and local club meetings, including Mothers' club and Red Cross activities, with several town residents mentioned by name.
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South Glastonbury
St. Ke’s Episcopal Church
George Evertson
America
Goodrich
Jhns
Clinton
Ofrich
Jason
Hartford
George Carpent
Ezra
Fred
Taylortown
The
Reds
Mary Griswold
Mothers’ Club
Grace Andrews
Aughter
Henry Smith
Hollister
Vermont
Measles Outbreak Sways Old Lyme Community
In Old Lyme this week many measles cases are reported. Monta Pierson becomes rural mail carrier. Families and neighbors relocate and host gatherings. Cora Marion and Freddie Davison from New Haven vacation with Jennie Davison. Cortland Babcock leaves Camp Devens for health reasons. Allen Dean and family visit Colchester. Criss Anderson moves to Saybrook. George Mitchell hosts a large house warming. Drescher family searches for summer rental in New York. Old Lyme Grange holds a supper for boys departing for camp. Baptist Aid Society meets at Mrs Ringwell’s parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyme
Monta Pierson
Cora
Marion
Freddie Davison
New Haven
Jennie
Cortland Babcock
Camp Devens
Allen Dean
Colchester
Marshal Dean
Criss Anderson
Saybrook
Lyme Grange
Edward Dean
Essex
Baptist Aid Society
Ringwell
Dollars and Sense to Benefit Red Cross at Town Hall
Chester notes the drama Dollars and Sense returns to the Chester town hall Friday night for Red Cross work with new songs and jokes and a longer show. Also mentioned are a birthday surprise for Hazel Edwards, a linen shower for Sadie Miller, Liberty loan participation, and the town’s quiet, steady support.
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Chester
Chester Town Hall
Red Cross
The
Charles E. Shipman
New Haven
Hazel Edwards
Sadie Miller
Eleanor
Deep River
Hartford
Liberty Loan
Savings Bank
Clinton Westbrook Town Hall Hosts Olive Thomas Drama
Friday night at Clinton Westbrook town hall Olive Thomas appears in Broadway Arizona a lively show filled with laughs and thrills as the audience enjoysa dramatic entertainment feature with star presence and regional appeal.
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Westbrook Town Hall
Olive Thomas
Arizona
Birth and local notes in Westbrook May events
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George A Bushnell in Westbrook on Saturday with mother and child reported well. Local workers fold gauze at Red Cross HQ while others seek jobs and draft matters. Various residents engage in employment, travel, and war work as town plans a May 1 services at the town hall and new U S naval engineering school guest visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
George A. Bushnell
Red Cross
Charles Brainard
Joseph Fenwick
New Haven
Gordon Brainard
J. F. Chapman
West Haven
Herbert Seward
New
United States Government School of Marine Engineering
New York City
W. A. Wilcox
Albert Austin
Evening Press
George T
King
Eadquarters
Louise H. Spencer
Cleveland
Ohio
Westbrook Hotel
John A. Stannard
Stannard Beach
Leet’s Island
H. E. Kelsey
Essex Road
Westbrook Town Hall
Olive Thomas
Arizona
Ady
Rocky Hill Gathers for Grange Night and Local Notices
Miss Barbara Hunt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hulett Hunt, is at Hartford hospital for treatment. Grange members and invited guests attend tonight. Dr Allan A Robbins of Durango Calif visits his mother Mrs W G Robbins. Joseph Zeiser called and left for camp. Frances Griswold of Hartford visits Miss Margaret Batchelder. Mid week Methodist prayer meeting Thursday evening. Ella Bailey of East Hampton guests of Mrs and Mrs Wilbur H Hale Sunday. Mrs Robert Lindsay and son of New Britain visit Rocky Hill Sunday. James Grimes dies in town after retiring from New York job. Equal Franchise League meets at Riverview Hill with Mrs L W Button Friday.
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Rocky Hill
Barbara Hunt
Hulett Hunt
Hartford Hospital
The
Grange
Allan A. Robbins
Durang
Cal
W. G. Robbins
Joseph Zeiser
Frances Griswold
Hartford
Margaret Batchelder
Methodist Church
Ella Bailey
East Hampton
Wilbur H. Hale
Robert Lindsay
New Britain
James Grimes
New York
Equal Franchise League
L. W. Button
Riverview Hill
Old Saybrook notes and local events May 1
Proprieter B. B. Warren and son return from Middletown with repainted and overhauled auto. Thomas O'Toole leaves for Englewood NJ and plans June 15 return. Co G Home Guard presents The Spy of Gettysburg at Comstock's hall Ivoryton. Town hall event to present two flags to meet fundraising goal. Shad fishermen deterred by heavy rain and fog overnight. One cent sale advertised at Neidlinger Westbrook.
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Old Saybrook
B. B. Warren and Son
Middletown
F. N. Neal
New Haven
Thomas O’toole
Englewood
N J
Cornelius Kieley, Jr
Abbington
Mass
John Carney
U. S. Naval Training Station
Hingham Mass
Co. G. Home Guard
Gettysburg
Comstock’s Hall
Ivoryton
James Cochrane
New Brighton
Staten Island
A. O. Lord
Sarah Reed
Thomas Reed
Lawrence Hospital
New London
Neidlinger’s
Westbrook
May Basket Night and Red Cross Benefit in Durham
Durham notices report May events with a Grange meeting a May baskets activity and a Red Cross benefit hosted by Durham’s young ladies. Citizens discuss convalescence and travel notes from New Haven and France while Henray Halder’s hall hosts a Friday dance as the Council of Defense Women’s Activities Committee meets Friday afternoon.
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Durham
Bishop Atwell
New Haven
Margery Thayer
Gannon
Middlefield
Fred M. Alling
Walter Blake
Walter
France
Grange
Earl Hotchkiss
Henrry Halder
Women’s Activities Committee
The
Council of Defense
Victory conference invited for Kill ingworth ladies May 4
Kill ingworth May 1 ladies invited to a victory conference at Clinton Congregational church on Saturday May 4 from 11 to 2 bring own lunch tea and coffee served. Sunday had good attendance at Congregational church with visitors from out of town. W K Evarts from Middletown played organ. Charles Hull from Bridgeport visited relatives. Charles N Davis recently bought a young horse. Mr and Mrs C N Davis hosted daughter granddaughter from Ivoryton and niece from New Haven.
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Killingworth
Clinton Congregational Church
Congregational Church
W. K. Evarts
Middletown
Charles Hull
Bridgeport
Charles N. Davis
C. N. Davis
Ivoryton
Neice
New Haven
Drink More Water to Flush Kidneys and Fight Gout
Promotes daily water intake between meals to cleanse kidneys and prevent aging. Recommends Anuric from Doctor Pierce for 60 cents, claims it dissolves uric acid and eases gout and rheumatism. Advises milk and vegetables with limited meat and a month of thrice daily use. Hang a trial offer by sending 10 cents to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, N Y.
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Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Doctor Pierce
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Fance
Cederholm
Nels Cederholm
Alty
Jerholm
F. J. Gates
Ding
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Providence
Moses Cahill
Nelson A. Purple
Arnold Purple
Madeline Donnellan
Selah House
Middle Haddam
Ethel
Evelyn Shields
Mrs.ohn MacCormack
Liberty Loan Committee
James H. Bunce Co
Flanders
Germany
North Sea
Switzerland
Reichstag
Maire Silks
Georgette Crepe
Bellan
Bellans
Philadelphia
Pamph Gs
W. G. Maccmillan
89Th Street
Liberty
Chester L. Hull
Main St
A. L. Southmayd
Main
Aetna
G. H. Siegel
Arrigoni Coal Co
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