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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
9
Memorial Day plans highlight a small town focus with hopes for early returns of local service members to attend a large parade, though many are still abroad. The issue lists thanks for condolences, moves, hosting ads, and routine community notices as residents prepare for holidays and civic events.
The Washington Star notes that the covenant obliges the United States to defend the nation if Andorra destabilizes, prompting questions about what the U S gains from such commitments. The piece weighs strategic guarantees and alliance expectations in a terse opinion tone.
Hebron and Gilead churches invite parishioners to Westchester church next Sunday to hear Rev Meeland of New England preach at 10 45 AM. Local residents visited shore and towns. several trips and calls noted. Hebron Baseball club’s game in East Hampton postponed due to rain. Kews house reportedly burned. Mrs Broome ill and sought medical advice in Willimantic.
Colchester residents invite volunteers with a hammer and saw to finish the new band stand on Wednesday at 4 p m. local residents Henry Damm and D B Murray host visitors while guests from Middletown Hebron Norwich and New London join in on local social and civic activity during a week of gatherings and rehearsals.
South Glastonbury May 20 The Mothers Club meets this Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Annie Mackey's home. Delegates' reports from the state congress will be read, and a large attendance is expected. A Salvation Army drive is under way with a house to house canvass promising good response. Mrs Robert Boyce returns from New Haven. Mrs Ralph Tryon and children will spend the season at Madison Beach. Eva Ryan of Hartford visited Mrs Howard Bidwell.
May 20. Widward has accepted a position with the Stanley Works. Regular meeting of the K of Y Y. Rumors circulate about the sale of Peck. NY GC. Smith, prime resident, was visiting friends in town on Monday.
He has been an American institution for over fifty years, embodying the authentic Bull Durham tobacco image and enduring presence in the culture of tobacco branding and identity.
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