College week closes with lavish 1920 class party in lavender
The 1920 class week honors its juniors with a formal in a gym decked in lavender and white. Wittstein Ward Orchestra from New Haven provided 31 pieces. Chaperones included Mrs. Shanklin and several others. Committees led by H A Clark organized the event, with plans also for a student sing on North College steps and a cabaret dance at Delta Tau House. Round Robbins and Dixy Land Jazz Orchestra will entertain at fraternity houses into the night as students return home.
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Wittstein-Ward combined _orches
New Haven
Ims
William Arnold Shanklin
William T. Ladd
M. S. Corneil
Raymond Dodge
Roy B. Chamberlin
John T. Mitchell
Ts. W. J
Delta Tau
Wimby Singing Orchestra
Whartford
Dixy Land Jazz Orchestra
New York
Round Robbins
Salvation Army Home Service Drive Plans Start May 19
The Salvation Army executive committee outlined the home service fund campaign to begin May 19 with four five-member canvassing teams led by team captains. Key appointments were made including Louis B. Smith as preliminary arrangements chair, J Vincent Dempsey publicity chair, and Mrs Clarence S. Wadsworth women’s chair. The drive aims to raise 13 million dollars to support corps activities, headquarters, social work, and buildings across eastern and western states.
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Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Louis 8. Smith
J. Vincent Dempsey
Clarence S. Wadsworth
Salvation
Middletown
Salvation Army
Austin Fay
Army
Western States
Committee On Publicity
Merchan
Birth Announcement for Richard Batzner’s Son
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Batzner at St Francis hospital Hartford on Wednesday May 14 Mother and child are doing nicely Mrs Batzner before marriage was Miss Beatrice Driscoll of this city
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Richard Batzner
St. Francis’ Hospital
Hartford
Batzner
Beatrice Driscoll
World War Expenditure Figures Revealed by General March
General March, chief of staff, disclosed at his weekly press conference that total World War spending reached 21.294 billion dollars. Of this, 14 billion dollars were allotted to the army for actual war expenditures.
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Washington
General March
the Press Today
Stock market opens higher with broad gains across rails and steel
New York market opens with most issues up to new highs led by Reading and New York Central. Steel and copper stocks advance with Bethlehem Steel and Royal Dutch New York posting notable gains. Trading ends irregular as shipping issues stay strong and bonds hold steadiness. Total volume 745,000 shares, bonds $6.41 million.
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New
Reading
New York Central
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel
Anaconda
American
General Cigars
Royal Dutch New York
Marine Common
American International
Steel
Southern Pacific
Marine Preferred
Utah
Chicago Market Close Shows Mixed Grain and Provisions Dips
Chicago on May 17 reported corn down 3 4 to 15 8 cents, oats easing 1 8 to 1 2, with provisions lower. Close figures list May, July, and Sept contracts for corn, oats, Park, lard, ribs, and ribs futures, highlighting a generally softer session across grains and meats.
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Chicago
Park
Clearing House Statement. May 17 Financial Movements
New York May 17 Sub-treasury debits 1,300,750 exchanges 761,287 205 balances 56,073,580. The report outlines daily monetary activity with transfers and balance changes among accounts.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub
Treasury
Sub Treasury Report Loses $727000 to Banks in Friday
NEW YORK on May 17 the sub treasury reported a loss of 727000 dollars to banks on Friday.
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Treasury
New York
Hawker and Raynham Likely to Start Trans Atlantic Flight
St Johns Newfoundland May 17 British airman Captain Harry G Hawker and Australian flyer Captain F P Raynham announced this morning they would likely begin their trans Atlantic flight to the British Isles this afternoon. Their decision appears influenced by yesterday’s American jump off.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Harry G. Hawker
F. F P. Raynham
British Isles
Young Tigers Beat Young Mohawks 13–12 in Fast Game
In a swift and exciting contest the Young Tigers defeated the Young Mohawks by 13 to 12. Standout performances came from heavy hitters J. Walsh John Daley and R. Fillmore as the Tigers posted a tight win with a lineup featuring Fillmore catener J. Walsh pitcher Daley Johnson Wetherbee Daley Gilligan and others.
Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Bereavement
To the kindly friends and neighbors who gave aid and sympathy in our late bereavement upon the death of our loved one we express deep gratitude and appreciation for your kindness and support.
Supreme court reargs McClure versus Northrop amid bond liability
The New Hampshire supreme court has granted a reargument in McClure versus Northrop et al. after a decision held the sureties Esther M. Northrop and Dr. J. Francis Calef liable. The case to recover funds held by Northrop as trustee involves over 8000 dollars, with the final ruling awaiting the reargument.
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Supreme Court of Errors
Gustaf Carlson
McClure
Northrop
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Supreme Court
Esther M. Northrop
Arthur B. Calef
J. Francis Calef
Evidence in Murder Gase (Continued From Page One)
Testimony details a fatal stabbing after a factory dispute. LaBerge struck Pattavino during a late Tuesday altercation near the Durham avenue shop. Pattavino, armed with a knife, fled toward the bridge as LaBerge collapsed from massive bleeding. Witnesses describe a single left hand blow and Pattavino muttering before the fatal confrontation. Investigator Schilling details a pursuit and capture near Middletown, with Pattavino admitting a quarrel and use of a knife.
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LaBerge
Pattavino
Carlson
Dumeer
Leroy Knowles
Wilcox, Crittenden & Co
Durham Avenue
LaBarge
Spencer
Asault
Pattavina
la Berge
Patrick J. Cronin
Silver Street
South Farms
Stanley Schilling
Brown Bros
Middletown
Berlin
Schilling
Creme
Mt On
Middletown Forms Delphian Chapter At 10 45 AM Meeting
Middletown establishes a local Delphian chapter at 115 South Main with temporary officers elected for the first annual meeting in September. Officers include Chairman Mrs Russell Frisbie Vice Chairman Mrs Roy Chamberlain and Secretary-Treasurer Miss Fannie Pryor. The group invites more members by June 16 and plans a June 3 gathering at Mrs Frisbie’s home to continue organization and discuss education initiatives.
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Middletown
Delphian Society
G. T. Mitchell
Charles N. Shaw
Frances Newton
Pauline Wilcox
N. Edward Jones
W. E. Rich
Harry Pratt
Frank Davis
Oliver Gildersleeve, Jr
Margaret O’brien
John Bullard
R. C. Fagan
Richard H. Bunce
Robert W. Rice
Charles Brainerd
Robert Freeman
Reading
Willard Dempsey bout approved by Toledo mayor
Mayor Schreiber announced approval of the Willard Dempsey boxing match set for July 4 in Toledo. He cited boxing as part of military training and projected benefits including $35,000 for the city and support from local charities. Dempsey plans a training camp here while Willard is due to arrive next week as arena construction progresses.
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Willard-Dempsey
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Ministerial Union
Schreiber
Boxing Commission
Cox
Mathias
Dempsey
Willard
School Children To Donate 1 Million For War Victims
Washington May 17 American school children in the Junior Red Cross will contribute 1,000,000 this year for war victim relief overseas. They will also support the Mount Zion home for wars orphans in Jerusalem, operated by the American Red Cross commission from Palestine, in a building rented from Holy Sepulchre priests.
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Washington
Elizabeth G. Baisden Dies at 74 After Lingering Illness
Elizabeth G. Baisden nee Goodrich widow of Charles W. Baisden died at her son Charles H. Baisden’s home at 48 Durham Avenue Friday afternoon after a lingering illness. She was 74 years 11 months and 16 days old, born in Wethersfield to Lorin and Mary Harlow Goodrich. Survived by her son Charles H. Baisden, a granddaughter Blanche Baisden, and brother Chauncey B. Goodrich of Westfield, Mass. Funeral from 48 Durham Avenue Monday at 2:30 with Rev. E. R. Hyde officiating. burial in New Cemetery Cromwell. Flowers omitted.
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Elizabeth G. Baisden
Elizabeth
Oodrich
Charles W. Baisden
Charles H. Baisden
Durham Avenue
Mrs. Baisden
Wethersfield
Lorin
Mary Harlowrich
Charles H
Blanche Baisden
Chauncey B. Goodrich
Westfield
Mass
E. R. Hyde
The
Baptist Church
New Cemetery
Cromwell
Funeral for James Carroll Fills Marlborough Street Home
The funeral for James Carroll drew a large crowd from his Marlborough street residence in Portland this morning at 8 30. Mass was held at St Marys church at 9 officiated by Rev Farrell Martin D D who also led after mass and performed committal at the grave. Flower bearers were Edward Sweeney and David Hall pallbearers were Thomas Sweeney William McAuliffe Philip Brown and Michael Hartnett. Interment followed in the family plot at St Marys cemetery.
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James Carroll
Marlborough Street
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
Farrell Martin
Martin
Edward Sweeney
David Hall
Thomas Sweeney
William McAuliffe
Philip Brown
Michael Hartnett
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Donation drive for Welcome Home boys collection
A donation call invites support for a silver collection honoring the Welcome Home celebration. Contributions range from a minimum of ten cents to a maximum of one dollar, led by A. L. Southmayd as chairman of the donation committee.
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A. L. Southmayd
Weather Report From Mt Higby Station And Town League Results
The Mt Higby station logged a twenty four hour period ending noon with a high of 64 and a low of 4, mean 52.5, 12m 64, barometer 29.68, rainfall 8, water level 27 ft 4 in, wind from the south and cloudy skies. Town School League baseball and volleyball results dated May 16 show Hubbard 7 Durant 6 in baseball. Westfield 47 Long Hill 17. Durant beat Hubbard in volleyball and Westfield defeated Long Hill.
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Mt. Higby
Town School League
Hubbard
Durant
Westfield
Long Hill
Hartford Urged to Seek National Air Transport Service
Hartford May 17 The Hartford Chamber of Commerce received a request from Akronce to join other chambers in pressing Congress to inaugurate a general air ship transportation service.
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Hartford
Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Akronce
Congress
Express matter arrives from New York. Pettzold moves homes
The largest lot of express matter in some time arrived this morning on the Air Line from New York. Max Pettzold, a baker at Schaefer Brothers, is moving from South Front street in South Farms to the farm on East Hampton road in Portland, which he recently purchased. There was no city court session this morning. Miss Laura B. Hall, a Central school teacher, spent the day with
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New York
Max Pettzold
Schaefer Brothers
South Front Street
South Farms
East Hampton Road
Portland
Laura B. Hall
Central
Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Kiln Back Strain
Bert Dawson of Canton Illinois writes that five years of kidney trouble from heavy work and standing all day caused severe back pain. He says medicine gave relief, and that after using Kidney Pills the pain eased promptly.
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Bert Dawson
Walnut St
Canton
Ill
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