Red Cross Ball at Stueck's Mod hvern Sees War Mercy Drive Progress
A Middlesex Red Cross event at Stueck's Mod hall featured Bishop Acheson and officers of the Middlesex County War Mercy Drive. Highlights included auctions, a Liberty Contest between Russell Library and Middlesex County Historical Society, and a six pi orchestra led by Ernest S. Davis. Speakers urged national unity and sacrifice as donations and branch reports rolled in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stueck
Modhvern
Red Cross
Bishop Acheson
War Mercy Functmen
Middlesex County
Ian William W. Wilcox
Frank B. Weeks
George A. Craig
Gira T. Macdonough
Herbert L. Camp
Vincent Dempsey
Aghout
Iiotic
Ernest S. Davis
Fam
Six-Pi Orchestra
Middletown
Hadlyme
Middlesex
Frederick L. Caulkins
Russell Library
Middlesex County Historical Society
William H. Bouteiller
Robert W. Rice
The
Historical Society
Charles W. Warner
W. W. Wilcox
T. M. Russell
Mr. Russell
Mr. Wilcox
E. C. Acheson
Salvatore Adorno
Salvatore Mazzotta
Edgar R. Hyde
Baptist Church
Germany
Middletown Red Cross Drive Nets Large Local Totals
Receipts from the closing campaign day push Middletown and Middlesex county past $105,000 in Red Cross funding. Individuals including A Thomas Hoops Jr and James Donovan contribute sizable sums, with Pershing's letter praised for community support. The drive emphasizes regional unity and a fall Y M C A appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
American Red Cross
Edgar R. Hyde
Hyde
Red Cross
Middletown
Middlesex County
North and Methodist Church Notes Schedule
North Church weekly timetable lists events for Philathea class Red Cross dressings Scouts G A R meetings and girls and boys classes at parsonage and parish house with memorial day note. Methodist Church notes cover Sunday school board Girl Scouts mid week service official board Boy Scouts quarterly conference and church orchestra rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sunday School Board
Harrington
High Street
South Church Notes and Community Events
Wednesday at 8 o clock union church night services in social rooms. Thursday the all day meeting of the Union society postponed for Memorial Day. 7 15 Scouts 8 o clock Philathea Class for Red Cross Sewing. Friday 4 o clock pastor s class for girls in the office 5 o clock class for boys Campfire Girls. Also coal advance offer from Morris Plan Company at 269 Main Street urging early purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Church
Red Cross
South Church
Horton
Union Church
Union Society
Washington and
Court Streets
Hartford
Phlox
Bland
Brush Street
Marguerite A. Peterson
Burbridge Avenue
Orkmen
Order of Foresters
John Welch
Spring Street
Swedish Knitting Club
Nelst
Hose Co. No
Goodest Letter on Foley Kidney Pills Benefits
A Detroit resident reports relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. The letter states improved energy, reduced pain in the back and sides, and overall better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Detroit
Mich
Employer Fined for Assaulting Helper in City Court
Peter O Callaghan north end liveryman fined 15 dollars and costs for assaulting William Farley, his employee. Farley testified to the strike and jaw fracture after a lunch cart dispute amid Red Cross parade traffic. O Callaghan appealed to the superior court, with Judge Gustaf Carlson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter O’callaghan
North-End
William Farley
O’callaghan
Gustaf B. Carlson
Thomas F. Griffin
O'Callaghan
Farley
Abraham Ellis
Joseph W. Walsh
Portland
Laverty
Local Notices and Social Updates in City Briefs
Light vehicle lamps at 8:41 this evening. Dr H W Davis office closed until July 8. Saturn changes phase from evening star to Aug 11. Decoration Day dances and sales noted at Carrier's pavilion East Hampton and Rusco hall South Farms. Memorial activities include Red Cross offering and G A R dinner appeals. Private overseas arrivals report Henry Melien and Walter B Davis. Memorial flowers, crockery, and white hats advertised. Various sales, church activities, and public notices populate the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Davis
Boeing
Carrier’s
Washington Street
America
Red Cross
Holy Trinity Parish
Garibaldi Society
John T. Walsh’s
Girls’ Friendly Society of
Christchurch
South Farms
Rusco Hall
Blue Cross Fund
J. H. Bunce Co. Hazen
Neville’s Candy
39Th
Reg. U. S. Infantry
Ida A. Davis
Main Street
Red Men’s Hall
Harry F. Hoppe
U. S. Naval
Staddle Hill
Margaret Herdegen
Brewer’s Corner
Thomas E. Smith
A. M. E. Zion Church
Cross Stree
St. Aloysius Y. M. T. A. B. Society
Ondeg
Nara Ludwig Drong
Mary Batorska
Save the Babies Campaign in Middletown War Effort
Middletown joins a nationwide push to register weigh and measure all children under five between April 6 and June 6. Promoted by the Children's Bureau and National Council of Defense, with President Wilson backing the effort to save 100000 babies this year and local officials urging cooperation despite hesitant mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Children's Bureau
Woman’s Committee
National Council of Defense
Wilson
France
England
America
Holcomb
Eer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Counly
Cowedec Ees Ciccicece
A. Thos. Hoops, Jr
C. Floyd Haviland
Thos P. Walsh
Ralph J. Atwell
George A. Tierney
A. Wm. W. Wilcox
B. James F. Connelly
A. Robt. W. Merriam
Chas. T. Davis
A.earle C. Butler
Clarence Wadsworth
A. Rev. F
Anches
Idlesex
Mid
W. Sox
Sunda
Donovan
Purcoal
Morris Plan Company
Adv
Peter O'Callaghan
Gabardine
Vorle
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Middletown War Bureau
Central National Bank
War Bureau
Save the Babies Campaign
Caulkins & Post Co
Palmer Bungalow
Stek-O
Hepgsier
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