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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1919

Page

6

Centenary Rally and church notes at local faith group

Yesterday afternoon the church held a centenary rally with members and friends expected to attend. Morning services included Sunday school at 12, League at 6 45, and a 7 30 ice. Boly Communion at 8, service and sermon at 11 45 lay school, and evening events at 7 30. Rev W E IM officiated. Unity proposal discussed by Rev M K Thomire. Sunday school at Imtheran church. confirmation class of 12 candidates led by Rev C G Erickson, superintendent of the school. choir to render music. evening service to follow.

Copal R. E Soseithout W. E. IM National Church M. K. Thommire Imtheran C. G. Erickson Man Cross Street Bernice Swedish Bethel Church House of Worship No. High Spring Streets G. E. Carlson A. E. Elmquist

Former Resident Dead in New Britain and Portland

An obituary item notes J Carlson aged about 74 died at his New Britain home after fourteen years in Portland. He leaves five sons including Charles F of New York Oscar D of New York and others buried in the local cemetery. Services at Dater’s church were conducted by C G Erickson and Mrs J L Burnham was also mentioned.

J. Carlson New Britain Wing Portland Blodgett Charles F New Oscar D New York C. G. Erickson

Fragmented muse hints at food and world unity

A fragmented text fragment discusses assimilation of the food you eat into the world, mentioning a definite road from gare on a definite road. The readable portion evokes a wandering, abstract meditation on nourishment and global connection.

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W C T regular meeting set for May at headquarters

West Main notes announce the W C T regular meeting at headquarters on Tuesday May 20 at 2 30 pm presided by the president with an inviting program. Only one other meeting before summer vacation planned and a large attendance is hoped. Various local residents are mentioned in passing social news.

Thompsonville L. I Commerce Street Kirtland Perry Perry Hartford Elien Peck Waterside William Woodstock Herry Hurd Grove Beach West Main Street Huska Essex Church of the Holy Advent Jame Harries Norwich Anna Ward Grace Hotchkiss Florida Grace _ hospital New Haven Priscilla Club Dora E. W. Spratt

Doane Funeral and Local Notes in Colchester

Frank Doane funeral held at St Andrew's Church with burial in St Andrew's Cemetery attended by many relatives. William O'Brien of Naugatuck arrives for funeral. Miss Katherine Leola Ray engaged to Frederick Ernest Taylor with June wedding planned. Baptist services at 10 45 am and 7 pm. New band stand nearing completion. Colchester Farm Bureau opens store on Lebanon Avenue. Local shoppers offered Libby’s evaporated milk and other items at P. Cutler’s.

Colchester William O’brien Naugatuck Frank Doane St. Andrew’s Church St. Andrew's Cemetery Fred Doane Bolton Charles S. Ray South Main Street Katherine Leola Frederick Ernest Taylor East Hartford John Condren Alice D. C. Gillette Max Siegel Hartford Mary O’brien New Haven Baptist Church B. D. Remington Park Colchester Farm Bureau Company Lebanon Avenue Libby Dinah P. Cutler

Westbrook News Roundup and Local Happenings

May 17 reports Mrs Irving Davis returning home to Middletown and Mrs W G Spencer hosting the Women s Missionary Society. Springfield visitor H E Post to spend Sunday with his mother Mrs D E Post. Mrs J E Chatfield back in Milford. Gilbert H Spencer and family visiting from Essex to plant a garden. 8 26 a m westbound train resumes as express through local stop. Postmaster Schmidt enables evening mail edition starting today. W A telegraph addition on W J Nene store built by H M Dibble and crew. Mrs Barnhardt returns from Staten Island to stay with daughter Mrs F R Ames.

Westbrook Irving Davis Middletown W. G. Spencer Women’s Missionary Society H. E. Post Springfield Mass S. D. E. Post J. E. Chatfield Milford Gilbert H. Spencer Essex E. F. Schmidt H. M. Dibble W. J. Nene W. A. Telegraph Barnhardt Staten Island F. R. Ames

Rocky Hill News Briefs and Notices

May 17 notes recall postal rules for insecure parcels as Rocky Hill spaces marked for Victory Loan flags The National Women's Trade Union League plans its seventh biennial convention in Philadelphia in June About 300000 organized workers will be represented by delegates Men repair Main Street with gravel Walter Hunt ill with measles Mrs Henry M Barnard visited Hartford Emily Davis of South Manchester visited town The State Federation of Women's Clubs meets in New Haven May 21 22 23

Rocky Hill Washington, D. C National Women’s Trade Union League Philadelphia Main Street Walter Hunt Pratt Street Henry M. Barnard Hartford Thomas Hosmer Liss Emily Davis South Manchester The Fedration of Women’s Clubs New Haven

She Finds Herself Much Better Under Doctor's Care

A brief item notes a woman recovering from kidney trouble and improving with medical treatment. No further details provided.

East Hampton meeting outlines carnival plans and ties fund

East Hampton society held a meeting at H G Hills room with a small crowd. President G Hills opened the session as reports were read by H C Hodge. Plans for a carnival were discussed and the first Saturday in August was tentatively named, pending committee approval. Mrs Harry Strong was elected committee chairwoman. A $500 pledge toward cutting off the corner of the center was approved, with further business postponed for a larger turnout. Also noted were social visits and events including insurance office plans, power company visits, and an Odd Fellows anniversary program with Tempo quartet and dancing at Siebert's hall.

Improvement Society Arthur B. Lisle Providence R. I The Electric Light Co Dwight Phelps L. FE. Baldwin Middletown Ruth Beckwith Cromwell Robert Beckwith Lucy Rogers Cape May N. J Charles Rogers Isabelle Davies Patrick Colbert Edith Bissell Willimantic Middletown Company Seibert’s Hall East Hampton Charisies E. Torkelson H. G. Hills Chatham Hall Odd Fellows Hartford Johnson Brothers Wesleyan Siebert Opera House H. C. Hodge Barton’s Swedish Lutheran Church Majestic Theatre Mickey

Refugee garment project wraps up at West Street meet

Westchester West Street May 17 report notes work on refugee garments finished at a meeting with Mrs S E Hein cher. Mrs S D Brainard returns from East Haddam after visiting Mrs Fred Hefflon who sprained her ankle recently. Miss Dorothea Williams returns to Hartford with a case on Asylum street. Mrs Jane Brainard and Miss Vera Huntington plan to go to New Haven on Saturday.

West Street S. E. Heinchere S D. Brainard

Sunday church notes on morning services citywide

A consolidated listing of Sunday and midweek worship times across city churches. First Church of Christ, Scientist holds 10 45 service with Wednesday 8 pm meeting. various churches list Holy Communion, sermons, Sunday schools, youth programs, and special speakers including Rev Roy Chamberlain of Wesleyan University. Cross-church events include community services at the M E church and an address by R B Chamberlain.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Christ Church First Baptist Church Young Peoples M. E Roy Chamberlain Wesleyan University South M. E First Methodist Episcopal Church W. D. Beach D. D L. O. Schriver Ettore di Stefano Epworth League Christian Endeavor Methodist Church R. B. Chamberlain South Church Williston Walker Yale School of Religion Intermediate Society of Christian Endeavor Roy B. Chamberlain Church of Christ Wesleyan Wesleyan Memorial Chapel George Clarke Peck First M. E. Church Baltimore Swedish Lutheran Church Liberty and High Streets Church of the Holy Trinity Katherine Bacon St. Andrew’s Chapel All Saints Associated Bible Students Bible Students’ Hall Cromwell Alsop Avenue City

Central town visit and church services noted

Centerbrook May 17 Mrs Carl Doane was a visitor in Middles town yesterday. The senior play given last night in the New Town hall was well attended by people from surrounding towns. Miss May Schultz has concluded her position here and has left for Middles town. Services will be held at the Congregational Church Sunday morning at 10 45 and again at 7 in the evening.

O. H. Hall William T. Clark Torrington James C. Daly F Daly Dix S. Mazzotta Road Hill Edward P. Hurlburt P. Hurlburt Watertown Mass R. E Spring Street Blodgett’s Seibert’s Hall East F. W. Nelson F. Cramer Emperorring Hazel Daly Suning Adv Jalda Hall Roy Centerbrook Carl Doane Middletown New Town May Schultz

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J. L. Burnham John L M. K. Thomson First Congregational Mes Aes Westchester Madras the Barton Clothing Co Custom Tailors Union Evening Service Rev Chamberlain Beecham Northland Deltox Vador James H. Bunce Co
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