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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1918

Page

8

Induction into mil se for Division 21 on May 22

Smén will be inducted into military service from Division 21 on Wednesday May 22 at 4 o'clock. They will report the morning of the next day to camp at Upton Yapbank L IL. James A. Lawton chairman of the Prepared League of American Dentists invites these men to the armory at eight on May 13 for free dental care and service. The following list names many individuals with addresses across Cromwell Newfield Middletown and surrounding towns who are to go.

Smén Milse Lamp Upton Yapbank L. IL James A. Lawton Prepared League of American Dentists Lesex County Armory Eightht Artin Bjornberg Care Billboard Is Co Broadway N. Y Burnham Care Globe Portland St William T.casey Care Boston Hospital Mattawan Mass James H. Wood Spinard Main St South J. Long Fountain Ave F. Lunden Cross St G. Johnson Park Place A. Swanson Cromwell William F. Reiman És T. Walsh South St Carl EB. Allison Union St Oarles A. Toletti Johnson Lane Rio Juliano Durham Road Joel Bonatsake Elloru Conn Ybe A. Conroy Liberty St Ozepheeme Franklin St Ruderman Hubbard St Mes J. Keenan Crom Dunican Milio D’amico Rapallo gelo’Greco Pease Ik Strohla Wyllys Ave Fthur J. Scranton Hertee Hotchkiss S.bengston Stevens Lane Albert B. Sevigny

Unclaimed Letters at Middletown Post Office

Post office in Middletown Connecticut lists remaining uncalled letters for the week ending 11 1918. Names include Noyes Bailey T H Barron Mrs G Benedict Mildred Bowers Brandon Vincenzo Caruso Miss Alice Dickinson Way id Duncan Nellie Ennis Mrs g M Freeman Tony Giona Orin Goff Annie Hill Ila Lawson Jozefa Gaudhu Rob in Miriam Jones Lena John Kelly Elizabeth Marshal F W Norman Miss Stern Peterson D M Szenvezyte E Sheffield A F Ridman Edithason F W Reynolds Jos h Roberts G Ryner Lea Salvada Marino Zapata Sanchez Mrs George Sha Mrs D P H Thompson acting postmaster.

Izette Middletown Conn Jozefa Gaudhu Robin Miriam Jones Lena John David Kelly Elibe- Marshal F. W. Norman Missster Peterson D. M. Szenvezyte E. Sheffield A. F. Ridman Edithason Josh Roberts G. Ryner Lea Salvama Marino Zapata Sanchez George C. Sha P. H. Thompson

Public Health and the Great War Lecture at Laboratory

Middletown Scientific Association announces a Tuesday evening address by Doctor Mead at 8 o'clock on health, preventive medicine, and national efficiency. Public invited to hear the talk about how science supports wealth, manhood, and wartime reconstruction. Church notes follow with Scout and parish activities and meetings throughout the week.

Middletown Scientific Association Doctor Mead Doer Mead

Middlesex Chapter Rally Invites Local Members Speakers

The Middlesex Chapter invites members to a rally with leading speakers including Professor Ben Bacon of Yale and Bishop n, who chairs the war fund drive. Subcommittee Middlesex chapter.

Jers Middlesex Ben‘Bacon Yale Bishop N

Neutron Prescrip- tion Promises Blood Purity Relief

An early 20th century ad touts Neutrone Prescription as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatism. It claims to purify blood and kidneys and urges readers to visit druggists or mail orders for a one dollar bottle, promising swift relief.

Ninth Company C Man Dies in Action in France

A telegram from France confirms Alphonso Lese of 23 Spring Street Middletown died in action. He was the ninth Company C, 102nd U S Infantry member from the city to die in service. Also reported missing since April 21 are Fred L Hall of Highland Avenue Tony Bardinella of Portland Street and Edward J Murray of 263 William Street. Murray, 15 turning 16, was cited for bravery April 28. Lese, 24, had lived five years in the United States after being born in northern Italy and worked at several local mills before enlisting in 1916.

France Alphonso Lese Spring Street Lese U. S. Infantry Middletown Fred L. Hall Highland Avenue Tony Bardinella Portland Street Edward J. Murray William Street Cecchini Italy Loso Arthur J. Neville Brown Brothers Leon Hall Company Co United States New Haven Meriden Wilcox-Crittenden Co Julia Hall John L. Hall Merien Joseph Bardinella Portland Stret Co. C I. RE. Palmer Co Main Street New England

Mothers Here Interested in New Treatment

The article promotes Wick's VapoRub as a safe external treatment for children with colds. It claims relief without injurious medicines, describes application on throat and chest with a warm cloth, and notes a no advance price with trial offers, listing 25c 50c and 1.00 packages.

Wick

Red Cross week rallies in Middlesex county outline speakers

The Middlesex county Red Cross campaign opens with tonight's rally at Town hall at 8 pm led by Bishop Acheson and Yale's Professor Bacon. Similar openings occur in Cromwell and Durham with Wesleyan figures Dr. James A. Lawton and Professor Winston among speakers. Additional talks include Captain Arthur Rudd, H H Blanchard, Rev Sheldon, Professor Brightman, Judge Carlson, and Leonard Hough as listings expand across Saybrook East Hampton Haddam Neck Deep River and Portland venues with state support and concurrent food conservation topics.

Red Cross Middlesex County Town Hall Bishop Acheson of Bacon Yale University Cromwell Durham Robert H. Fife, Jr Wesleyan University James A. Lawton H. H. Blanchard Warren F. Sheldon Wesleyan Arthur Rudd Russia Rudd Winston Higganum East Hampton Haddam Neck Edgar S. Brightman Leonard Hough Portland George M.tcher

Red Cross Rally Urged at Town Hall Tonight in Middletown

Citizens of Middletown and Middlesex County are urged to attend a large Red Cross rally at the Town Hall tonight. Admission is free and no subscriptions will be collected. Middlesex Chapter, American Red Cross.

Middletown Middlesex County Nleas American Red Cross Middlesex Chapter American Red. Cross

Middletown Musicians Plan Band Meetup at Cody's Hall

A plan is under way to form a band in Middletown by local musicians. They will meet in Cody's hall on Center street Wednesday evening to discuss forming a band and the Home Guard joining, with Colonel Elliott present to explain the purpose and invite participation.

Middletown Cody’s Hall Center Street Home Guard Elliott

Miss Louise Johnson Passes Away After Long Life of Service

Miss Louise Johnson of Middle Town dies after a long illness. Active in church and charity work, especially the Methodist church, she inspired many with a cheerful, sunny disposition. She bore illness with grace, often greeting caregivers with Good morning Miss Sunshine, and her loss remains deeply felt by friends and community.

Louise Johnson Middletown Miss Sunshine

St Johns Church Notes Honor Holy Ghost and Masses

St John s Church lists regular offertory masses on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 8 o clock, a Friday anniversary requiem at 8, a triduum in honor of the Holy Ghost this week, and devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday at 7 30. Rev Joseph W Barry preached on faith and God s goodness from St John. A soldiers hymn sung at 8 30 mass marked its Connecticut premiere by the school girls choir. Parochial school breaks for summer June 28 with graduation on June 30 at 7 30 in St John s Church delivered by Rev Edward Flannery of Waterbury.

St. John’s Church William J. Reagan Holy Ghost Holy Father Benedict XV Virgin Mary Joseph W. Barry St. John Father Barry Mary Connecticut St. John’s Edward Flannery Waterbury

Rally for Junior Organizations at High School

At 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon a rally of six junior organizations will be held at the high school. The Campfire Girls Boy Scouts Patriotic league Junior Cross Thrift Stamp Association and Junior Food Army will each present a ten minute number. Mr Greely and Rev G B Gilbert will opening and close the program. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Real Estate Sale in South Farms Frederick and Louisa Toebeler sold to Elia and Ellena Gavic cheoli of Middletown a parcel on East Main Street with buildings bounded by Past Main Street and Baer Street forming the corner of East Main and Baer streets.

Campfire Girls Boy Scouts Patriotic League Junior Cross Thrift Stamp Association Junior Food Army Mr. Greely Central School G. B. Gilbert Johnson Lane South Farms Frederick Louisa Toebeler Elia and Ellena Gaviccheoli Middletown East Main Street Main Street Baer Street Baer Streets

Swedish Lutheran Church Notes and Events This Week

The Swedish Lutheran Church outlines eight oclock meetings this evening with the Red Cross and Saron society and a pastor trip to New York Tuesday for Immigrant Home directors. The deacons and trustees meet Tuesday night to plan the June 9 offering. Wednesday visits a Deep River church for the mission board. Thursday's 8 pm patriotic meeting features Prof E B Brightman and Miss Edna Anderson with music by Oscar and John Granstrand. A liberty bond gift honors Sergeant Arvid Cedarholm who died April 20, and a collection will help pay the bond. Saturday at 2 pm Junia society hosted by Mrs D Westin on High Street, followed by a church rehearsal.

Swedish Lutheran Church Notes Red Cross Committee Saron New York Deep River Conference The Luther League E. 8. Brightman Wesleyan University Edna Anderson Oscar Granstrand John Granstrand Arvid Cedarholm Junia Society D. Westin High Street

Birth Announcement for Counter Child in Bridgeport

In assist and death of our t Clare and Cradle Notes a son has been born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Counter of Bridgeport Mrs Counter was before her marriage Miss Anna Nolan of South e s Mother and child are doing cnly.

Arthur Counter Bridgeport

B. Y. P. U. Notes on Fellowship and Contest

Mr Stimpson led the meeting focusing on Christian Endeavor Fellowship and the need for fellowship in troubled times. The personal efficiency contest nears its end with Lester Dunklee ahead by 14 points. A youth play is set for Thursday night and next Sunday Professor Binney Gunnison will discuss Education The Doorway To Service.

Stimpson Christian Endeavor Fellowship Christian Fellowship Lester Dunklee Binney Gunnison

Red Cross Rally Tonight At Middlesex Town Hall

Notice to Middlesex County business leaders urging attendance at a Red Cross rally in the Town Hall tonight. Invites wives and friends to join, promoting community support.

Middlesex County Red Cross

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