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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1919

Page

5

Girls' Middletown Club elects officers at Bee Ameerionss Red Cross

The Girls of Middletown met at Red Cross headquarters last evening. 335 girls attended, 214 paid dues. Officers elected: president Jennie Peterson, vice president Miss Shukoske, recording secretary Mildred Joyce, corresponding secretary Elizabeth Serbo, treasurer Signee Fae, assistant treasurer unnamed. Swimming classes start March 14 at YMGA pool with scheduled times. Friday sessions listed. Social dancing begins May 16 at the High School hall led by Miss Marion Keefe. Sewing class to be announced. Program committee to report at next meeting. Float planned for May 30 parade under a committee. Next full club meeting May 19 at the High School hall.

Middletown Bee Ameerionss Red Cross Jennie Peterson Miss Shukoske Mildred Joyce Elizabeth Serbo Signee F Ae Labet Ymga Marioneefe Castle School Perkins Red Anna Flynnted Red Cross

Eagles Plan Annual Aerie Convention in Meriden

Last night at Red Men hall the Raternal Order of Eagles discussed preparations for the 9th annual Aerie convention to be held in the city on June 9. Col. William L. Grayson of Colorado will be principal speaker and several state Eagles were invited to attend and speak. A public Grand meeting is set for June 8 with Col. Grayson as speaker. The Meriden Aerie minstrel troupe will provide entertainment. Treasurer Charles Anderson was elected delegate to the convention with Louis Burley as alternate.

Eagledom Meriden Aerie Charles Anderson Louis Burley

Transport Docked F J Lucken Arrives With 126th Infantry

Boston May 14 crowds cheered as the transport F J Lucken docked at Commonwealth Pier carrying the 126th infantry minus the third battalion. The regiment under Col. W T Mollison totaled 25 officers and 2308 men, formerly part of the Michigan national guard, with 1000 casualties reported. Five men were carried from the ship on stretchers after the collapse of 700 berth bunks caused by a savage gale.

Boston Transort F. J. Luckenech Commonwealth Pier 126Th Infantry W. T. Mollison Michigan National Guard

Connecticut State Hospital Fifth Victory Loan Bond Total

Hospital officers report sales of 15000 in the Fifth Victory Loan drive. Liberty bonds sold at the state hospital across five campaigns total 85300, reflecting strong employee support and institutional participation.

Obituary for Charles A Dunican of the city

Charles A. Dunican died at Middlesex Hospital after pneumonia. Born October 24, 1888, he attended St John’s School, high school, and Seaton Hall College class of 1909. Survived by brother John in the US, aunt Miss Rose During, and uncle Edward During. Funeral from 8 Hubbard Street Thursday at 9 to St John’s Church 9:30 solemn requiem, burial in St John’s Cemetery.

Charles A. Dunican Middlesex Hospital J. John’s School Seaton Hall College Orange New Jersey John France Miss Rose During Edward During Hubbard Street St. John’s Church St. John’s Cemetery

Mrs. Mary A. Whiliker Dies After Five Weeks Illness

Mrs. Mary A. Whiliker wife of George H. Kavanaugh died at the family home 37 Park Place after a five weeks illness She is survived by her husband foreman at I E Palmer Co one daughter Margaret and one sister Miss Margaret Whisiker Funeral to be held Friday morning at an hour to be announced later.

George H. Kavanaugh Mary A. Whiliker Park Place I. E. Palmer Co Margaret Margaret Whisiker

Miss Mary Cahill Dies in Meriden Home Visit

Miss Mary Cahill died this morning at the home of John Scully at 41 Broad street. She leaves one brother Cornelius Cahill of Meriden and two sisters, Mother Gertrude of St Elizabeths convent in this city, and Miss Bessie Cahill of Meriden. Flowers are to be omitted.

Mary Cahill John Scully Broad Street Cornelius Cahill Meriden Gertrude St. Elizabeth's Convent Bessie Cahill

Child Helen Czyz Dies After Long Illness

Helen Czyz two years seven months daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Czyz of 24 Sumner Street died this morning after a long illness. The funeral will be from the family home tomorrow at 7:30 and St Mary's Church at 8 a m with interment in St John's Cemetery.

Helen Czyz Helen Anthony Czyz Sumner Street St. Mary’s Church St. John’s Cemetery

Mrs M J Dickenson Dies in Lawrence Mass Funeral

Mrs M J Dickenson of East Berlin dies suddenly in Lawrence Massachusetts on Monday. Funeral services will be held from the home of her son Henry Dickenson at 412 Park Street Hartford Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock. Interment in East Berlin cemetery at 3 o clock.

M. J. Dickenson East Berlin Lawrence Mass Henry Dickenson Park Street Hartford

Funeral services for Helena Abel in East Berlin

Funeral services for Helena Abel will be held this evening at 7 o'clock from her East Berlin home with Rev. H. W. Hildreth officiating. The body will be transported to Brooklyn New York for interment in a Lutheran cemetery.

Helena Abel East Berlin H. W. Hildreth Brooklyn N. Y

Funeral services for Jason Jedediah Wilcox held at home

Jason Jedediah Wilcox had funeral services this afternoon at 2 from his home at 21 Park Place with Rev. E B Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Jason Jedediah Wilcox Park Place

Hubbard School Team Wins Over Farm Hill in Close Game

Hubbard district base ball team beat Farm Hill 3 to 2 yesterday afternoon with batteries Ly Hubbard and Henry Lucas, p Raymond Davis, c. Three basehits by Howard Haison and Henry Lucas. Hubbard to face Durant District Friday. Hubbard girls also defeated Farm Hill girls in volleyball.

Hubbard Hubbard District Farm Hill Ly Hubbard Henry Lucas P. Raymond Davis C. Farm Hill George Marshal William Rosenburg Howard Haison Durant

Policeman Killed in Raid near Knocklong Ireland

In Cork on May 14 a raid on a train near Knocklong resulted in one policeman killed and two others wounded while raiders freed Sinn Fein prisoner John Hogan. No arrests were made.

Cork Ireland Knocklong Sinn Fein Ohn Hogan

Troops Leaving Camp Mills for Devens

May 14 report from Camp Mills lists units departing for Camp Devens including 128th Infantry with two officers and 36 men, and 77th Division casuals with 14 officers and 221 men.

Devens Camp Mills L. I Camp Devens 128Th Infantry

Navy Dirigible C-5 Sets Course For Halifax From Montauk

Montauk Point May 14 The C-5 airship left Montauk Naval Station at 8 am aiming for St John Newfoundland without stops. Wind 15 mph from the south aids the test flight. Gasoline enough for 1,500 miles. two 120 hp Union motors. length 192 feet. capacity 170000 cubic feet. Blimp the collie ran along shore three miles along the C-5 path. The craft passed Vineyard Sound lightship at 9 am and Chatham at 9:50 am. Provincetown later noted the airship out of sight beyond land near Cape Cod en route to Halifax.

Montauk Point L. I Montauk Naval Air Station St. John N. F Provincetown Mass Cape Cod Halifax

Eastern League Opens With New York Prospects

New Haven May 14 The Eastern League opened the season with bright prospects after last season's slump in New England Reorganization of several teams and Pittsfield replacing New London are expected to add zest to the championship race.

New Haven New England Pittsfield New London

Eight Boys arraigned for loitering and vandalism

Eight boys appeared in city court and received hearings in chambers. Four were charged with loitering around the railroad station, selling papers and causing nuisance. four others were cited for visiting the Franklin Electric Company dump, collecting broken glass, and scattering it on nearby roads. All were lectured and placed on probation for six months under Probation Officer Patrick M. Kidney.

Chambers Joseph Dunn Patrick M. Kidney Public Works Carroll A. Campbell Franklin Electric Company Kidney

Holy Cross banquet and local notices in Hartford area

A compilation of short items notes Miss Margaret Jackson leaving for Boston and local ads for services, events, and sales. Mentions the Holy Cross banquet in Hartford attended by Michael E. Kearney and others, a towboat passing with coal, and various business notices. Also reports a hate letter to Gov Holcomb from so called Friends of Mr von Hoegen and related federal action.

Hoegen Hartford Marcus A. Holcomb von Hoegen U. S John F. Crosby Waterbury

Transports Charleston and Panaman Sail From Brest

Washington May 14 The cruiser Charleston with 3 605 Yanks has sailed from Brest and will dock at New York May 22 The transport Panaman with a ...

Brest Washington Charleston New York

Strength for Young Mothers and Women in Childbirth

The ad touts Lydia Ptene Medicine Co. of Lynn Massachusetts, offering a 40 years experience in maternal strength after childbirth. It markets Mrs Bowers condition and claims patients can recover from weakness through their remedy. The piece mentions Pickhanss Vegetable Companies at trial and branding for female health support.

Chester May 14 News Terse Update

Ira C. Tucker sold his meat business to Archie Reddecke of Clinton. Norman Emmons visits his parents. Mrs. Clarence Harding and Mrs. Olin Morrill plan brief stays away. Co H Regt muster set May 16 at 8 pm in town hall. Prime film show "Mickey" with Pathos serial "Hands Up" and jazz dance by Three Jolly Harvesters May 15 at Deep River Town hall. Continuous late car to Chester and Saybrook. Steve's seven piece jazz orchestra of New Haven plays.

Ira C. Tucker Archie Reddecke Clinton Norman Emmons Allan Emmons Clarence Harding West Somerville Mass J. B. Spencer Olin Morrill Newport N. H Stevens Co. H. Regt. Inf. C. S. G Three Jolly Harvesters Deep River Town Hall Chester Saybrook Steve Jazz Orchestra New Haven

Rossi Goeller wed in Madison license grant

Town Clerk Howard issued a marriage license to Henry Rossi of Madison and Miss Gertrude A Goeller of Longworth Avenue.

Howard Henry Rossi Madison Gertrude A. Goeller Longworth Avenue

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