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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1919

Page

12

Wesleyan Commons Club to Mark 20th Anniversary Event

The Wesleyan Commons Club plans a 20th anniversary gathering hosted by the Alumni Committee led by R. D. Guinn. About 38 current members and roughly 75 alumni, including Attorneys E is and S. O. Ryan, expect to attend. many alumni just returned from overseas service. Notable alumni and honorary members include Fauver, W. A. Heidel, F. Nicolson, C. H., and R. Fife.

Pipes House F Wesleyan Wesleyan Aaent R. D. Guinn of the Commons Mit Sir Eis S. O. Ryan F.ips Fauver M. Commons Club W. A. Heidel F. W. Nicolson C. H Robert Fife I A

Class of ’59 Reunion set for Wesleyan commencement

The surviving members of Wesleyan Class of 1859 plan a reunion during next month’s commencement. The event honors 21 class reunions. Notable members include Chaplain C. Collard, age 84, Surgeon Ben Cheney, Judge Stephen B., Squire of Seattle, Rev. Ind Allison, Mt. Allison president, and George L. Roberts. John Emory of Hartsdale, planned attendee, died April 20.

Wesleyan Chaplain C. Collard Cromwell Ben Cheney New Haven Stephen B Stephenrd Maspeth

Lynch’s Market Specials One Cent Bargains

Lynch’s Market advertises low prices for cash buyers with fallible OCR text listing heavy rib roast at 35 cents per pound, steak 28 cents, lean pot roast 10 cents, frankfurts 25 cents, milk fed veal, raisins, beans, honey, jam, peaches and assorted produce. Market located on Main Street with ad copy dated era tone.

LYNCH J. R.main Street

Florist Intravaia Announces Updated Shop Opening

Intravaia announces an up to date florist shop on Saturday May 24 with a stocked complete line of flowers. Special attention to mens flowers and potted plants. Mr Intravaia will give roses to all who call. Adv. 245.

Intravaia

Memorial gathering at Baptist church attendance

The 1ON CO A and Co S G were notified to attend a memorial service at the Baptist church on Sunday. Assembly is at the Armory. Seven woolen uniforms will be issued. Basile Lieut. is coordinating.

CO. A S. G Baptist Church Armory Basile

St Aloysius Y M T A And Other Society Notices

St Aloysius Y M T A will hear the final report next Tuesday on the Welcome Home event. About 70 members showed in the Memorial Day parade. uniforms have been procured for a large lineup. Discharged service members are urged to attend. Local lodge and camp notices list meeting addresses and symbols: Forest City hive No 14 Ladies of the Maccabees at 183 Court St. Middlesex lodge No 1547 Loyal Order of Moose at 181 Main St. Robin Hood camp No 10288 Modern Woodmen of America at Red Man's Hall. Sons of Italy hall on Main St hosts a special meeting this evening.

St.Aloysius Y. M. T. A. B. Society St. Aloysius Y. M. T. A.B. Society Forest City Ladies of the Maccabees Court Street Middlesex Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Main Street Robin Hood Camp Modern Woodmen of America Red Men’s Hall Sons of Italy

Annual Message of Mayor McDowell Highlights City Finances and Services

The mayor outlines last year’s street department wage increases directing praise to Carroll Campbell for budget discipline, notes consolidation of city offices, and mentions federal public works cuts. He reports modest new work, fire department heating upgrade, police crowd control needs, and water revenue gains with a favorable meter investment. A city auditor, eight and a half mill tax, and strong finances are urged.

Middletown A. V. McDowell Carroll A. Campbell Common Council Johnson Street Georges. Pitt Fire Department Police Department Water Department Higby McDowell

Factory League Opens Saturday in Middle Town

The Middle Town Factory Baseball League begins Saturday May 24 with three opening games at the Noiseless field and State Hospital grounds. A Mfg Co meets Noiseless Tier Co at 3:00 p m with Mr Manley umpiring. Russell Mfg Co faces Connecticut State Hospital at 2:30 p m on the State Hospital grounds with Mr Ahern umpiring. Frisbie Motor Co plays Franklin Electric Co on the State Hospital grounds after the Russell game with Mr Graham umpiring.

Middletown Factory Baseball League A Mfg Noiseless Tier Co Manley Russell Mfg. Co Connecticut State Hospital State Hospital Ahern Frisbie Motor Co Franklin Electric Co

Parents' Day at West Crom Observed

Miss Helen Hogan and Miss Grace Greaney, teachers at the North West, participate in a parents' day event at West Crom. The report notes student showcases and classroom activities led by staff.

West Crom Pell Helen Hogan Grace Greaney North West

Local Notices and Event Touts in May Listings

A dense jumble of local ads and notices lists light vehicle lamps at 8:36 pm and various ads for theatres dances music and sales at Emerald hall and Variety store. Mentions Saint Julia May 23rd church calendar Cambridge Portland Hartford venues and civic items including a float committee meeting and a Ritz-Carlton New York wedding reception for Beatrice Bauer and Edwin Rauh.

H. Lambertson Grand Theatre Miss Barton Arrigoniay Christchurch Saint Julia Emerald Hall Portland Heck Saturn Mansfield W. R. C Henry Koch Main Street Siebert’s Hall East Hampton Meriisen Poli Washington Street Main Union Station Rapallo Avenue Berkeley C. Stone New York Saint H. Curkin Frederick W. Trevithick W. J Ae College Street Montgomery Ala H. Curkin Olive C. Terrill Court Montclair Underwood

River Still Rising Amid Ongoing Waterlevel Rise

A fragmented report notes river levels continuing to climb with warnings of higher flooding risk. Local authorities urge residents to monitor conditions and follow safety guidance as waters encroach on low-lying areas.

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