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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1919

Page

8

Annual church society meeting attended by many

The seventh annual meeting of the church society was held on Thursday with strong attendance. Reports were given by Miss Annie S. Parker and the secretary. The society mourns the loss of co member Mrs. who passed away in December 1918. Officers chosen included President Miss Annie S. Parker, Secretary Miss Ellen, Treasurer Mrs. Seneca Pratt, Directors Miss A. P. Philander Williams, Mrs. Archie Lord, Mrs. Saunders, and Mrs. Edward Kel. Afterward tea was served as remembrances were exchanged for members who could not attend.

Society of the Church Annie S. Parker Society Mourns Co Ifp Annie S Ellen Retary Seneca Pratt Eliza Se A. P. Philander Williams Archie Lord Saunders Edward Kel Roscoe Doane Edwards Arle Clarke Iliam Mack Hadlyme Beebe Brown Dow-Woods Reiss Essex Lumber and & Co Deep River Ivoryton Stueck Stow Hutchinson Peterson A. Mezio

Grange No. 158 carries out best semi annual harvest

Grange No. 158 held its semi annual harvest last evening with a large turnout. Members from nearby granges including Higganum Killingly Neck Clinton and others attended. Deputy Bailey of Adam Neck grange inspected and praised the work.

Local Mothers' Club Elects Officers May 2

In Middlefield at the Mothers' Club election the officers chosen include W L Morgan as president G B Hawkes as first vice president Mrs Henry Maier as second vice president Mrs Harold Burnham as treasurer LaVerne Dudley as secretary Strickland resigns in Washington and returns to Cherry Street. Holy Communion service at the Congre s church Sunday morning followed by U P S program at 7 30 with fi and consecration service.

Mothers’ Club W. JL. Morgan G. B. Hawkes Henry Maier Harold Burnham LaVerne Dudley Strickland Washington D. C Congres Church U. P Stueck Wey & Hutchinson Green E. L. Martin Mornip Epworth League

Local Theatre Review Notes Middday Visit and Play

Gilliam Middle Haddam residents report H Selden's return for a short visit in New. A new rehearsal of Matds Match-makers was held last evening at Ever. The club met with Mrs. last evening amid a light social gathering.

Haddam H. Selden

Haddam Neck to Skip Church Services May Fourth

No Congregational church services will be held in Haddam Neck on May 4 due to the pastor's absence. A whist and social event organized by Stub and the YMCA will take place at the hall on Saturday under their auspices.

Congregational Church Cial Stub and Y.M.C

Deep River Car Crash Leaves Two Cars Badly Damaged

A collision on an afternoon in Deep River left both vehicles heavily damaged. One car bore the number 33645 and was a total wreck. Nearby, Russell Hurlburt of Hartford accompanied Mr Rankin. Rev Byron Hatfield travels to Beaufort South Carolina for a college commencement address where daughter Jessie Hatfield teaches. Rev William A Tate of the Yale School of Religion will preach at the local Congregational church. The social club met with whist prizes won by Norman Tyler and Mrs Joseph B Schlick. Letters awaiting at the post office include Tony Bazarini Carl Samuelson and G S Specter. Sergeant Louie R Zeigra has returned from Camp Devens and will resume work at the Player Piano factory. Rev and Mrs Byron A Hatfield returned from a Brown University tour to see their son Byron. Henry Taber, recently ill with pneumonia, is improving and expected to recover. Mrs Maude Fox and two children plan a Sunday visit to Westbrook. Tonight’s town hall program features a dancing class reception. Public Market at 480 Main Street Middletown advertises low prices and Green bison stamps.

Rankin Russell Hurlburt Hartford Byron Hatfield Beaufort S. C Jessie Hatfield William A. Tate Yale School of Religion Tony Bazarini Carl Samuelson G. S. Specter Louie R. Zeigra Camp Devens Player Piano Factory Byron A. Hatfield Brown University Providence Byron Henry Taber Middlesex Hospital Maude Fox Westbrook Town Hall Main Street Stueck

Old Saybrook Notices and Local Tidbits

Old Saybrook May 2 notes Edwin Doherty gains outdoor time after a week on foot. Church services listed for St Johns Grace Episcopal First Congregational and others with Sunday school schedules. Local residents Judge Burke and Mrs Burke return from Brooklyn. Bates visits New Haven. Elks banquet attended. Tug Sachem out of service to Calves Island anchorage. One cent sale May 7–10 at Neidlinger's Westbrook with Fenway chocolates and Prince Albert tobacco among other items.

Old Saybrook Ralph S. Taintor New York City Edwin Doherty St. John’s Church Grace Episcopal Church First Congregational Church William E. Burke Brooklyn N. Y Saybrook Point Charles Bates New Haven William Bates B. B. Warren Carl Warren James Pratt M. J. Golden Middletown Elks Sachem Calves’ Island Fenway Prince Albert Tobacco Neidlinger’s Drug Store Westbrook Conn Ady

Don t Starve Your Cows Say Hoards Dairyman

National Crop Improvement Service blames dairymen for underfeeding cows and cites ignorance of feed values. A. C. Palmer argues three benefits of ready mixed feeds, including price stability, knowledge, and efficiency via machinery. He notes feed 75 percent of production, urges use of by product feeds with home grown roughage and silage.

National Crop Improvement Service Seine A. C. Palmer Hoard Dairyman

Honest Galveston burial plea from a grieving wife

An elderly Black woman visits a Galveston undertaker to arrange her husband’s burial. She describes him as a good man and speaks with plain, earnest sentiment about his life and memory. The fragment highlights local dialect and a personal, intimate moment in a community setting.

Veston Galveston Ham

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