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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
6
Portland War Bureau calls on women to support the Red Cross by making bandages and volunteering time or money for relief of soldiers. The appeal stresses duty of women to help, urges seeking a place with the War Bureau, and warns of a divide between those who contribute and those drafted or exempt.
Portland residents pledge generously for the Red Cross war fund as the new drive opens in town with a $5,658 target. Lewis, treasurer, will accept returns after 7:30 PM at the town hall. Major Brainerd departs for Camp Upton after a Portland Club banquet. he is active in the Connecticut Home Guard and War Savings programs. Sewing machines and electric equipment aid the Red Cross, with workers needed at sewing rooms and dressings. A Red Cross dance at L Jarvis Co. factory features native and classical dancing displays by noted artists to boost funds.
About $20 was raised for the Red Cross war fund by an entertainment given by seventh and eighth grade pupils of Gildersleeve and Central schools. Visitors include John W. Leahy of Springfield and former local schools supervisor Leon S. Staples. The highway bridge drew heavy traffic Saturday as a tow passed, with 100 cars clustered at the ends. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lasher hosted visitors from Hartford, and Nina Williams of New Haven spent the day with her parents. Navy men John Foley and William Griffin were Sunday visitors.
At the May meeting of the Westbrook Village Improvement Association a three member committee was appointed to arrange care for the village greens for the summer. Other items include birthdays, visits, demonstrations on making desserts, a farm sale, and a plan to send a delegate to Storrs College for canning courses as part of broader child welfare efforts targeting infants and children under five.
Higganum residents note a weekend of out of town visits and local activities. Mr and Mrs E O Burr and children spent Sunday away. Mrs Harry Dodd of Newark NY visiting. Mrs Beda Brainard returned home. William O Connor from Camp Devens back for a short time. Newton Merwin entertained friends over Sunday. Daisy Marble from Middletown home Sunday. Chauncey Spencer from Camp Devens on furlough. Walfred Carlson from New Haven visited. Home Guards participated in Middletown parade. Gordon L Cody home from Glastonbury over the Sabbath. Gus Bodden from Hartford visiting mother. Dr Loewe tenement vacated, now occupied by Axel Stone. Mr and Mrs Usher left for New York by auto. Ernest Grenman from Hartford home over the Sabbath. Mrs Baroni in Middletown shopping Saturday.
The weekly drill of the Connectil State Grange will be held at Grange hall this evening. Mr and Mrs W R Griswold plan to leave Tuesday for Indianapolis to visit their son Robbins Griswold and family. Vera Hood of Hartford visited town Saturday. A large turnout attended the Red Cross parade in Middletown on Sunday. Herbert Spencer of the US Navy spent Sunday at home. Mrs Sidney Lassen has returned to Bridgeport after visiting her mother Mrs Joseph Kelly of Riverview Hill. Evelyn Tennyson was in Middletown Sunday. W S Churchill becomes caretaker of Joseph Bulkelys place on Main Street. Mrs E J Stevens and Miss Dora Stevens were Hartford visitors Saturday. Mrs Henry Buckland and infants were out of town visitors Saturday. Automobile traffic Sunday was very heavy. Mrs Justus H Churchill and daughter Justine visited Mrs A L Peck in Hartford Saturday. Mrs W M Pierce was an out of town visitor Saturday.
Miss Helen Johnson and Mrs Stew art visited town last week. Mr and Mrs Wilkins were in town Friday evening. Miss Emma Clark has returned from New London. Mr Curtis has been visiting at Mrs Connerys. Arthur Jewett returned to New York after spending a few days here. Attended the Sacmiee riot in Middletown Sunday afternoon.
Several Middletown area residents are listed for Red Cross work and military drafts as the community prepares for wartime service. Edna Place represented Deep River in the parade float, while others like W P Flannigan and Arthur Ott head to Yaphank to train. The drive aims for a 3500 dollar quota, with Rev. Howard A Morton and local volunteers leading. Various locals attend mobilization events, church services, and fundraisers, including May 21 Red Cross entertainment at Hadlyme Public Hall and a Bar Sinister film advance at Princess theater.
East Hampton held Red Cross Day with a parade led by the E H drum corps and entries from Center grammar school. The event, part of Red Cross fundraising, drew about a heart stirring procession of women in white with red crosses and included local guests and planned donations to support soldiers and allies.
May 20 Middlefield residents hosted guests from Granby and Hartford. Merritt Pendleton joined Lloyd Wetzel on the old Terril farm. Epworth League to stage In Old New England at 8 pm on Tuesday May 21. National Council of Defense women plan a 2:45 pm meeting with Mrs. William Greenbacker to discuss saving 100,000 babies. Local talent advertises the play In Old New England at Middlefield town hall Tuesday evening May 21 1918.
Cromwell will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening May 21 all members to be present Oscar McLane of the U S navy visited at his home Saturday Miss Irma Lord of Hebron spent the weekend in town Daniel Troy of Bridgeport spent the weekend with friends in town Mr and Mrs Eric Swanson and children of New Haven spent Sunday with relatives in town Mrs C Bloomberg was honored with a sixtieth birthday surprise Saturday afternoon Refreshments served and an enjoyable afternoon was spent Miss Agnes Dahlstrom of Hartford spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Carl EK Mr and Mrs D Carroll spent Sunday with relatives in Meriden The Willing Workers of the Baptist church will give a parcel post sale and Baltimore lunch in church parlors Wednesday May 22 from 5 to 7 adv 215
Nearly all Beach Park cottages are engaged for the season. Two new cottages rise one for Moe Witte and one for a Springfield party on Blake avenue. Ownership changes: Mahal on Blake to Charles Merrimann of Fast Hartford and Fred H. Cook's on Saul's Point to A S Freeburg of Hartford.
Public interest classified item reads for May 21 weather day. The brief notice invites readers to place moodus related ads and advertisements, signaling a rainy day influence on shopping or services.
Essex community notes list church service at St John s Memorial on Tuesday at 7 30 am. Visitors include Miss Bessie Shea from New Haven and James Conklin of Mystic. Mrs John Morrissey, Mrs Eva Morgan, and Mr William Smith are recent or ongoing visitors and residents. Mme Petrova the celebrated actress appears in The Law of the Land at Thelma Tuesday Night.
London reports a quiet weekend in Ireland after the arrest of many Sinn Feiners as part of suppressing treason. The Times notes 150 arrests as a preliminary step, with expectations of a general strike and forthcoming German-communication evidence. Countess Markievicz is held at Holloway jail.
Rheumatics praise Neutrone Prescription 99 for rheumatism and neuralgia with quick, lasting relief. Home testimonials from Middletown claim remarkable results and widespread popularity. Available in 50c and $1.00 bottles. Hartman Drug Co. of Middletown, CT, and other druggists carry it.
Hadlyme public notice date set for May 21. The text appears fragmented with partial phrases about appearances and deceit, offering little concrete action or detail beyond the date reference.
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