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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
4
An editorial notes rooms for sale at multiple Main Street locations including 299, 188, 552 and 472 Main Street. The item appears in a local press page listing properties and sale points with terse notices.
Weather at Mt Higby today shows a high of 72 and low of 37 with 4.5 inches of precipitation and a barometer reading of 30.01 inches. The wind is southwest and conditions are clear as residents note a relaxed day ahead amid national talk of peace, wheat, and coal shortages.
A Red Cross gathering of committees met at Tavern Lake at 6 30 with a post lunch session planned to discuss arrangements and next steps for relief efforts. The note mentions Br Si will be involved in the meeting.
New Haven officials announced the fire at the old Union station caused about 25 000 dollars in losses to the federal valuation department’s records. The drafting room storage was damaged chiefly while most main records remain elsewhere. Deeds also saved, and original project value exceeds a million dollars. The national railroad valuation, begun three years ago, aims to physically value all rails over ten years, with purpose unclear to locals.
German positions opposite the Toul front are irritated by American patrols. They lay traps of a new type that explode when stepped on. An American patrol encountered such a trap with the bomb exploding but causing no harm. Patrols entered enemy trenches but found no bodies. Clear weather boosts aerial activity as balloons and planes scout while aviators avoid engagement.
Pupils from town schools competed in three prize speaking divisions with four medals awarded per group. Winners included Wesley Griswold and Marguerite Donovan in class one, Lucy Davis and John Burbridge in class two, and Marion Bacon and Helen Kistner in class three. E B Sellen and Prof Gunnison judged with Samuel Russell Jr delivering prizes. A 45 voice chorus performed, praise for all efforts.
The Episcopal diocese of Connecticut holds its annual convention at Christchurch Hartford on Tuesday May 21 after a diocesan conference at 3 p.m. Bishop Brewster opens with prayer and address. Suffragan Bishop Acheson will report. A diocesan dinner follows Tuesday at 7 p.m. Hartford Club. Bishop and Mrs Brewster host at home Wednesday evening 8 to 10. Hospitality committee offers clergy entertainment both nights.
The Middletown National Bank directs its agricultural agent F S Chapman to buy a carload of pigs in Indianapolis or another market for sale to local farmers, contingent on sufficient orders within a week. Professor Carri gus of Connecticut Agricultural College aids in selection with Farm Bureau backing.
Sunday schedule includes Methodist church services at 10 a m and 10 30 a m with Red Cross presentation and sermon The Epworth League anniversary service with an arranged program and officers installation follows at 7 p m The Swedish Lutherans hold 2 30 p m service at the M E church A Park hotel party honors Louis Saidenberg grand theatre trap drummer with games and music selections by friends
American forces maintain continuous harassing fire in the Toul sector while in the Luneville area artillerymen fired 3,690 shells in 24 hours, compared with 970 shells fired by German troops.
Cradle notes report the birth of a son, Hugh Francis, to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Maxwell of Liberty Street on Sunday May 12. Mother and child are doing nicely.
Breezes urges readers to switch loyalties for the Red Cross or the Kaiser and notes a new and tasty salad dressing. Prices listed: Half Pints 20c, Pints 40c, Quarts 7&c.
A vintage ad lists Salmon and Crab Salads, Potato and Chicken Salads, corned beef hash at 30¢ per pound, and various cold meats. It promotes fruit marmalade, raspberry and orange jelly, two jar sizes, and a slogan about bread of idleness.
A playful phrase echoes as hunger prompts a taste for The Kelly Kind. The line invites readers to try a product or concept named The Kelly Kind, implying an awakening of craving or curiosity through a vivid metaphor.
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