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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
6
A freight train derailed near the railroad line causing cars to crash and pile up after the rear end broke loose. Tracks were torn up and momentum sent cars into the riverbank. No injuries were reported as crews cleared the wreck and resumed traffic after late night work. The incident involved a New Haven bound train around 5:30 PM with cars referred to as part of the Stone train.
Clerk Harry Howard announces June 5 as registration for males turning 21 since 1917 in Division 22. Portland town hall hours run until 9 p m with assistants named to aid the clerk. Also noted is the W C T U silver medal contest Thursday at 8 pm at the Methodist church with contestants listed.
Red Cross campaign gains momentum with volunteers boosting local effort. Portland High School drama club presents Ai by Request at Hemlock Hall on Friday May 31, following a well received Emerald Hall performance. Epworth League officers elected for annual meeting include E J Paris president and Lillian Ladd secretary. A social for A O H Ladies Auxiliary set for Bransfield's Hall on May 23, and a Red Cross benefit dance at C L Jarves Co. factory on May 24 features Hatch’s eight piece orchestra and a dancing floor.
A pleasant benefit program was held Friday evening by residents of Lontville featuring a three act drama with solos and instrumental music. The event drew a crowd, with seating at capacity, and followed a flower program on Thursday evening. Attendees included Camp Devens medical staffer and several local guests at dinner.
Mrs Wilcox plans a Red Cross rally at C J Usher home on Thursday Ursula Brainard and William Knowles with son Ponsett visited Higganum Cross rally speakers Rev Caldwell and Rev son stressed the Red Cross need at the Burr district school Liberty chorus performed at the hall Middle Haddam visitor Carl Miller and Ursula Brainard made business trips in Higganum official Methodist board to meet after Thursday evening services
A large campaign drive to raise funds led by William A Collins Jr serving as cashier and a long solicitors list including C Kinsman and C Barnard. The committee canvasses the town from Library hall 7 to 7:30 nightly with Batchelder reporting to Hartford headquarters. Also local social and religious notices including church events, sermons, and delegates to a Congregational association.
Ivoryton May news notes visitations by John Dickinson of Boston and Harry Rawson of the Hartford steamer. Jerome Wilcox dies at Hartford hospital leaving widow and children. Deep River Town hall hosts Dollars and Sense May 24 with dancing. Deep River High School Orchestra concert May 23 at 8 pm. Red Cross fundraiser over 1400 dollars raised in the village. Camp Upton deployment for Frank Carter Frank Bump and Frank Keller. Rain Tuesday relieves dry soil. Shoe repair ad for Neolin soles by J M Dudek Deep River Conn. 235
Amston notes report a weekend Lakeville visit by William Brehant and Mrs. Brehant, with Mrs. Slater and siblings. Arms and friends spent time at the Amston residence. William Frese returns from New York and faces Rockville reporting. Colchester Hebron game ends 5 to 4 for Hebron. Graduations postponed to district schools due to whooping cough. May Meckel and Theodore Frese named graduates. E W Bill and spouse return to New York after weeks on the farm.
Mary Boush of Williamsport is summering with the Kirkpatricks in Cromwell. A surgical dressings meeting is set for Thursday evening and Cromwell Chapter OES meets Wednesday in its final regular session. An East Hampton Belleview OES attendee joins a local OFES. Nathaniel White team defeats East Hampton 18 to 11. Young Girls Sewing Society of the Swedish church meets at Mrs. J A Johnson’s.
Frank Patterson marched with the Home Guards in Middletown Sunday. Mr and Mrs David MacLauren have returned to spend the summer.
East Hampton May 22 The Red Cross drive is not progressing as hoped in some areas and officers urge all to contribute to meet the town allotment. In other sections results are pleasing, and the aim is to raise more than 2400 dollars through united effort.
Memorial Day activities proceed with no canvass this year as funds and donations suffice. East Hampton Drum Corps will provide music, and a larger parade is expected with Home Guards, societies, and schoolchildren. Potted grave plants will be provided as last year. Veterans Association officers handle arrangements. In Middletown the drum corps participates in the afternoon. Also notices of meetings and appointments appear, including Patriot Council No. 45 O U A M, Red Cross at Chat ham hall, and local social updates.
About 35 friends gathered at his Chester home last evening for a music filled surprise party for Dave Lund. Ice cream and cake followed, and he will leave for Camp Upton on Thursday. He received several useful presents, and the gathering ended late with wishes for good luck.
Six new members were added to Co. G Conn State Guard during Monday evening drill. A. Chapman resigned from Midway yard to join the car inspection service at the junction. The Red Cross booth opened at the Junction for the week with Mrs. John Carney in charge. Frank Briggs, Charley Chapman, Richard Doyle, and W. P. Flanagan drafted will depart for Camp Upton soon.
Killingworth report notes a large gathering at Emmanuel Hall on Saturday night. Lunch boxes sold raised 23 for the camp-bound boys. A Red Cross benefit social is planned this Saturday with all proceeds going to the cause. Miss Bessie Bristol visited from Chester. Oliver Bristol helps at the home farm. Ice cream cake and soda offered. Don't miss it.
Residents return to Wallingford from living in nearby towns. Local parades, church events, and Red Cross drive planning occupy the community, with band meetings, dances, and hospital visits mentioned alongside prices for grain and coal orders.
A church vestry program on Friday evening features a play How the Story Grew with performers Miss Clara Lycette Mrs Mildred De Young Miss Vera Huntington Mrs Jane Brainard Mrs S E Herindeen Mrs Stephen Brainard and Mrs Frank Williams A musical program and refreshments follow for the benefit of the event
Clarence E. Wallace will depart for Camp Upton Long Island tomorrow morning following a farewell gathering at his Essex home. Guests enjoyed music dancing and a large lunch while presenting Wallace with two substantial gifts and good wishes for his service. Local notices also preview church services a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting and closing exercises at Ye Old Time District school plus a musical tabloid comedy Dollars and Sense at Deep River Town Hall Friday May 24 with dancing after.
Rev. G B Hawkes appointed supervisor of the Junior Food Army in Middlefield. Myron Watrous and Winfield Hawkes attended a boys conference in Essex representing the Congregational Sunday school and the Boy Scouts. Mrs G B Hawkes and daughter Ruth returned from a short stay at Westbrook. Miss Anna Strickland returned from Savannah after winter with relatives. Epworth league presented the four act drama In Old New England to a full town hall audience.
Mrs Ella Jenkins of Wallingford is guest of her daughter at the Centre where a drama replays Tuesday night to aid the Red Cross.
Elliott L Bidwell returns from a cottage outing at Soundview. Jolly Twelve Whist club prizes go to John E Williams Mrs William Ventres Albin Johnson and Mrs Roswell Cone. High school orchestra to give Ivoryton concert Thursday. John Drude and Hartford guest visits. John Shea to Camp Upton. John Gilbert joins Hartford boat as ticket taker starting Friday. Dancing after May 24 town hall event with seven-piece orchestra. Henry Taber leaves for service. Junior Endeavor Society entertainment raises funds for Red Cross. Local ads note eyeglasses and footwear for warm weather. The Beautiful Mrs Burr and a Fox comedy The House of Scandal show with 25 35 cents.
Madrid May 22 The German U-48 interned at Ferrol tried to escape but was halted by a Spanish destroyer.
A vintage advertisement describes using free zone to treat corns without trimming. It promises quick pain relief and simple removal by applying drops directly to the corn, claiming the product is harmless and non irritative to surrounding skin.
Dr. Crane cites wisdom in choosing value and urges shoppers to buy Sliced Peaches for 20 cents, Columbian Red Raspberries No 1 for 14 cents, Red Kidney Beans 15 cents, and 10 ounce Preserved Figs for 15 cents, presenting thrift as the harvest of experience.
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