Fifth anniversary of Swedish Bethel Church celebration
The Swedish Bethel Church of North and Spring marks its fifth anniversary with a program featuring Rev. C. E. Ander and A. W. Hazen among speakers. The church formed from Swedish mission worship in 1893 and has roots in the local community, with early leadership and a loan secured for building. The Sunday school began five years before the church, led by Edward Anderson and assistants, later renting Main street hall as the congregation grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
C. E. Ander
Fiosantes
C. Ison
E. Anderson
Anshelm Swanson
Adrew P. Bergman
Anderson
Charles Lands
Ananderson
John Adamson Sted
Middletown
May
Sun“school
Young People’s Society
Orize
Eed Johnson
C. H. Lundmil
Anshelm @nson
Amanda Erickson
A. Anderson
Birth Notice for Hewitt Family in Wetmore
A daughter was born at Middlesex Hospital in the afternoon to Mr and Mrs Frank Hewitt of Wetmore. The mother, formerly Miss Ruth of Lincoln Street, recently married. Benjamin Derenthal is noted as the father of another child born on Tuesday at Springfield Hospital. The child is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Holigan of East Berlin Pennsylvania and sister of Mrs J B Coughlin of Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hewitt
Wetmore
Middlesex Hospital
New York Policeman Wins Liberty Bond Reward
Oscar C. Hettler, a New York police officer, received a $1,000 Liberty Bond prize for selling the largest amount of Third Liberty Bonds among city police. Hettler sold $802,200 worth of bonds.
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New York
York
Oscar C. Hettler
Liberty Hettler
Free Lecture On Christian Science At Middlesex Theatre
The First Church of Christ, Scientist announces a free lecture at the Middlesex theatre Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Rev John W Doorley C S B a director of the board of lectureship of the mother church will speak about Christian Science.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Middlesex Theatre
John W. Doorley
Tiz Foot Bath Ad Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Tiz foot bath as relief for sore tired aching feet. It claims reducing puffiness burning sweat and corns, promising comfort and the option to wear smaller shoes, with a 25 cent box available at stores.
Italian Parade Preparations Brighten Town Against Italy
The city buzzes with Italian community participants in festive costumes and flowers. The 7:30 PM parade will start at the Municipal building along Main Street to St John’s Square and back to the town hall, featuring speakers Michael Angelo Russo Antonio Formico Rev Father Dolan and professors from Wesleyan. Salvatore Mazzotta leads the organizing committee with councilman Roccaperore as rally chair.
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Italy
Main Street
St. John’s Square
Town Hall
Michael Angelo Russo
Antonio Formico
Robert H. Fife, Jr
Oscar Kuhns
Wesleyan
Father Dolan
St. John’s Church
Gerardo Roccopériore
Salvatore Mazzotta
Local city briefs note markets dances and travel
Short city notices report fresh market produce from the near south, Adv listings for Schaefer's breads and Nut magazine, events at St Aloysius and Carrier's pavilion, a steamboat freights update, land sale in Farm Hill, and a flag replacement at the Municipal building plus arrival of Captain H J M Smith overseas.
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Cone’s
Lawton
Near South
Carrier’s Pavilion
East Hampton
Schaefer
Court
St. Aloysius
Schaefer’s
Colonel Nugent
Curtiss S&s. Bacon
Fort Riley
Kansas
Edgar R. Hyde
New York
Ford’s Orchestra
State of
Colorado
Middletown
New York City
St. Ne
Herman Ehlers
Emilie Gatzke
Farm Hill
Schaefer's
Vernon
H. J. M. Smith
Joseph Smith
Silver Street
South Farms
Robin Hood Camp
Reverend Gilbert Invited to Connecticut Church Conference
Reverend George B. Gilbert is invited to deliver the address at the annual Congregational church conference in New Haven on June 12. He is asked to speak on Changed Activities in the Church in Connecticut. On June 7 he will speak at Traveler's Insurance Company agents' annual dinner in Hartford. Last night he spoke at St. Gabriel's Mission at Stueck's Modern Tavern.
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George B. Gilbert
Congregational Church
New Haven
Connecticut
Traveler’s Insurance Company Agents
Hartford
St. Gabriel’s
Stueck’s Modern Tavern
Johnson Returns From France Recuperating In North Carolina Mountains
Carl J. Johnson, a member of Central Lodge of Odd Fellows, enlisted in the Ambulance Corps and served in France last fall. He has returned to the United States and is recuperating in the mountains of North Carolina, writing to lodge members about his service.
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Central Lodge
Carl J. Johnson
Ambulance Corps
Middlettown
Meriden
France
North Carolina
Central Lodge of Odd Fellows
Central School Orchestra Delights At Red Men’s Hall
The Central school orchestra and pupils from the eighth and fifth grades presented a pleasant program at Red Men’s hall on Thursday evening. A standout portion was the reading by Mrs. Greeley, which drew praise for its charm and delivery.
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Central School
Red Men’s Hall
Middlesex YMCA Notes Show First County Conference Success
The first annual Middlesex county boys conference in Essex elected officers Thomas A Stevens Deep River as president John Buckridge Essex first vice Harold Wall East Hampton second vice Harold Stoine Higganum secretary. The group pledged 15372 for India work and a leaders luncheon drew fourteen ministers and group leaders. Ivoryton Y M C A organized with officers led by Charles Carlson president and Roy E Keller county secretary for Litchfield county leaves for service. Memorial Day plans announced for Mansfield Post G A R civic societies parade May 30 with designated assembly points and route.
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Middlesex Y. M. C. A
Middlesex County
Essex
Thomas A. Stevens
Deep River
John Buckridge
Harold Wall
East Hampton
Harold Stoine
Higganum
India
Burdick
Benner
Haddam
Caldwell
Ivoryton Y. M. C. A
John A. Bradbury
R. G. Sherman
Charles Carlson
Samuel Riggio
Arthur Bump
Lincoln Gilbert
Roy E. Keller
Litchfield County
Archdeaconry Meeting at St Gabriel's East Berlin
The Middle sex Archdeaconry annual gathering will be at St. Gabriel's Mission East Berlin next Monday May 27. A 10 30 Holy Communion service precedes the business meeting with 1 o'clock dinner by mission ladies. At 2 30 pm a public meeting in the church will discuss Our Responsibilities in This War with autos meeting the up train on the Valley road to take over arriving attendees.
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Middlesex Archdeaconry
St. Gabriel’s Mission
East Berlin
Registration Day June 5 for men 21 to 21 in 1918
Registration day announces June 5 at the Town Hall for men who were 21 in 1917 through June 6, 1918 to register. It notes a single registration location and urges eligible residents to attend.
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Ilsine Fon
United Tea
Main St. & Co. & Logan's
Sale
Help the ‘Red Cross Fund
Coats
Will
Mansfield Post
Washington Street
Broad Street
Court Street
F. Dr. Brewster
Adit
Mansfield _ Post
G. A. R. George T. Meech
Ere -Ady
Plan
Artillery
Navy
Quartermaster’s
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Chester L. Hull
Pierce
The
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Prayer
Westinghouse
Bacon Bros
A. L. Southmayo
Drew
Caulkins & Post Co
Red Cross
China and Furniture
Continental Screen Co
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