Connecticut Field Day At Trinity Attracts Wide Participation
A field day and inspec tion event in Connecticut drew numerous attendees from Clinton Old Saybrook and surrounding towns on Saturday. Activities included team plays against Trinity nine, field sports for young men and women, a dinner and reception, and an overnight stay with army tents. The event showcased agricultural demonstrations and aimed to display rural life to Connecticut residents.
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Connecticut
Mary Butler
Charles Stock
Edwin Ostergrin
Aiken
Minna Bilfinger
Marion Dibble
Helma
Vivian Samuels
Old Saybrook
Ton
Merrit Calkerfield
Albert Harvey
Pendleton
Marshall
Clinton
P. B. Swain
T Hampton
Carleton House
F. Gates
Harold S. Wall
Quigg
Durham
al. Otte
Ellsworth Pageter
Dora Abbey
Anna Weball
Trinity Nine
Willimtie
Orereat
Spraying Demonstrations At Local Farms Shine
Fay of the Middle County Farm Bureau led spraying demonstrations at Raymond Killingworth's farm where 36 trees had never been sprayed. The event aimed to show potential fruit quality improvements. Demonstrations continued at Clinton and Westbrook locations, with sessions in the morning and afternoon to allow interested locals to observe outcomes.
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BH. Fay
Middle County Farm Bureau
Raymond Killingworth
Fay
Slt
Clinton
Horsey
Westbrook“road
Westbrook
Government Insurance Information Through Recruiting Station
In Washington a new arrangement disseminates details on government insurance family allotments naval reservists liberty bonds and related federal information. An application may be obtained from the Recruiting Station 1044 Chapel Street New Haven Conn through the local office.
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Ter
D. J. McCarthy
Washington, D. C
Naval
Rey
Liberty Bonds
Federal Board of Vocaof
Chapel New Haven
Conn
Soldiers arrive from overseas to Camp Stuart this week
Alfred H. Anderson and B Hanson landed at New Va from overseas and were sent to Camp Stuart. They are members of the 29th Division and expect to arrive in game time this week.
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Alfred H. Anderson
B Hanson
New Va
Camp Stuart
Morris Plan Loans Advertises Character over Collateral
Morris Plan Co offers loans to worthy applicants based on character rather than collateral. The ad notes their address at 825 Main St and emphasizes trustworthiness as the basis for lending.
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Morris Plan
Morris Plan Co
Wesleyan Freshmen Debaters Fall To Brown In Close Tilt
Wesleyan freshmen lost a tight 2-1 decision to Brown in the annual Wesleyan Brown debate held in Providence last Saturday night. The topic was United States entry into the League of Nations. Wesleyan argued against, with F T Main captain and teammates W W Worner A Merritt Deitterich arguing, while Brown was led by Paxton who filled in for an ailing captain H A Chaffee. Judges included Arthur L Roberts Arthur Bradford and August Lord.
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Wesleyan-Brown
Tors
Brown
United States
League of Nations
Wesleyan
F. T. Main
Bridgeport
Wesleyan Net Men Defeat Brown Racket Wielders
Wesleyan's Red and Black tennis team defeated Brown University 6 0 on Brown's Providence courts. Singles results show Ott beating Faunce 6 3 7 9 6 2, Leland over Began 6 3 6 4, Swift over Ashbey 6 0 6 1, Steel over Stockwell 6 3 6 0, and doubles Swift Steel over Stockwell Faunce 6 4 6 4 while Ott Leland beat Thompson Gwynne 6 1 6 11. The win adds another trophy for Wesleyan. Local church notices follow.
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Wesleyan
Brown University
Providence
Ott
Faunce
Brown
Swift
Ashbey
Ott and Leland
Thompson
Gwynne
Demonstration at Moodus School Lecture and Film
Tonight at 7:30 in the Moodus Central school teachers' room Miss Wing state representative of the Boston Woven Hose and Wire Co will lead a lecture and movie on rubber rings for jars The event is under Girls Home Economic club auspices Miss Helen Bolan from Storrs speaks on Health and Clothing Tomorrow at 3 pm the same program repeats at Hastpton school
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Moodus
Wing
Boston Woven Hose and Wire Co
Girls’ Home Economic Club
Helen Bolan
Storrs
Hast Pton School
Holy Trinity Parish Weekly Schedule Notes
Parish events list weekly services and meetings across Monday to Thursday. Activities include men and Boy Scout meetings, Rogation day prayers, Girl Scouts, teacher conferences, Litany, Girls Friendly Society branches, Holy Communion, and morning prayer at parish house.
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Trinity Parish
Boy Scouts
Conference of
Girls’ Friendly Society
All Saints
The
Russells Defeat Hospital In Opening Middle Factory Game
In the Middle Factory League opener Saturday afternoon Russell Co. defeated State hospital 3 to 0 on the hospital field. Strohla and Krauth pitched for Russell Co. Nejako batted. Van Dor pitched for hospital with McNeil catching. Hospitals box score shows 340 0414.
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Russells
Hospital
Russell Co
State Hospital
Strohla
Krauth
Nejako
van Dor
McNeil
Wesleyan Weekly Athletic Schedule Apr May Highlights
Wesleyan prepares for a loaded week with Baseball hosting Trinity at Hartford on May 30 and Dartmouth at Middletown on May 31. Tennis features Tufts at Middletown on May 28 and Dartmouth at Middletown on May 29, followed by Williams in Williamstown on May List.
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Wesleyan
Trinity
Hartford
Dartmouth
Middletown
Tufts
Williams
Williamstown
Swedish Lutherans to Do Part Supper for Soldiers
Swedish Lutherans prepare a supper for returned soldiers, outlining plans for a shared meal and community support. Local church organizers coordinate volunteers, food offerings, and seating to welcome veterans home and foster fellowship.
Fraternal Meetings and Lodge Gatherings Announced
Sheridan branch No 15 Ladies Catholic Benevolent association meets at 499 Main. Freestone lodge No 93 Sons of Bt at 183 Court. Mr Bacos company No 7 U R E of P at Main St. Arawana No 17 Improved Order of Red Men at 181 Main. Hotchkiss Hose Company holds regular meeting. L C B A tonight. Priscilla Rebekah lodge Tuesday evening with an entertainment to follow.
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Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
May 30 Dance At Stueck's Hall Promotes Local Social Scene
Community notices highlight dances at Stueck's hall and Arrigoni hotel with Crosley’s orchestra, a big Orpheus hall event, and a Siebert's opera house show all set for Friday and Tuesday May 30, promising lively entertainment across Middletown. Also announced are timetable changes for rail service, library book campaign launch, and various local business moves and community updates.
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Stueck's
Arawanna Tribe
S. Rinaldo
Grafanola
Main Street
American Library Association
Miss Barton
Arrigoni
Common Council
H. J. O'Rourke
Goodyear Glove Co
Naugatuck
Orpheus’ Hall
E. C. Acheson
Connecticut
St. James’ Episcopal Church
New London
F. L.caulkins
Maromas Cemetery
West
Ates
Middletown Homes, Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Hannah Ahern
Maurice W. Ahern
Durham Pig Club
Durham Seed Corn Club
Durham Center School
Kelly Busy Corner Co
Main St
New York
Siebert
Opéra House
Jolly Boys
Heck
Fiorinta Gioella
Maria Maria
Erin Street
Rockport
Middletown
David R. Brownlow
Leo B. Santangelo
High Street
Society of the Church of the Holy Trinity
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Henry Cruise
Newark
N. J
J. Intravasa
Ferry St
John Moore
Washington Street
New Britain
Stueck
Crosley
A. W. Greer
Middlesex County Farm Bureau
Connecticut State Agricultural College
Storrs
George J. Getz
Eng
American Expeditionary Forces
John Frayne
Pensacola
Fla
Honorah Frayne
Grand Street
F. A. McMullen
Eustice, Fla
Willard Service Battery
Frederick S. Bacon
Impressive G A R Memorial Services at Maromas Cemetery
Members of Mansfield Post of the Grand Army Republic held their annual Memorial service at Maromas cemetery on Sunday. Middletown citizens arranged safe transport by automobile. The program included prayer by Frank W. Barber, Crescent band music, patriotic songs and Maromos school pupils recitations, and graves decorated with flowers and flags.
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Mansfield Post
Grand Army Republic
Maromas Cemetery
Middletown
Frank W. Barber
Crescent Band of
Middle Haddam
Maromos
Betting on Life or Death in the Trenches
In La Bassee sector trenches soldiers played pranks to stay merry under fire. A new private, in a light lottery with a friendly sergeant, says the sergeant loves him like a father, prompting mock ribbing as comrades reveal the grim joke that he might have been hit.
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Philip Gibbs
la Bassee
Smith
Memorial Day Parade Street Sweeping Notice
Public Works directs cleaning of all parade streets before Friday. Residents are urged to cooperate and avoid tossing grass or rubbish onto streets after cleaning. Main Street to be swept early Friday morning. Merchants asked to sweep walks and remove dirt by Thursday to aid the cleanup. Director of Public Works.
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Main
Adv
Hedge at South Green Sets Barberry Fence for Monument
The Millane Tree Expert Co. under Carroll A. Campbell of public works plants barberry hedge along Soldiers' monument on South Green. The hedge will stand to protect and frame the recently cleaned memorial site.
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Evening Press
Do. A. Campbell
South Green
Millane Tree Expert
Soldiers’ Monument
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Middlesex County
Agricul Ts College
Killingworth
M. E
Methodist League
New Haven Lawn Club
Edwin Hughes
Stamford
Moodus School
R. H. BE
Wesleyan Athletics
Spear’s
Broatch’s. Modern Book Shop
New Britain Typewriter Exchange
West Main ST. Tet
Corey
Open Counsel
Wallace A. Cook
Greenfield
Mass
J. F. O'Connell
Lincoln's S. Drug Store
Datent
Caulkins& Post Co
Hoosier
Ranney
Renney
Palmer
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