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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
8
A tribute gathering for the North Church marked its 250th anniversary with greetings from city officials and clergy. Rev. Hazen, pastor emeritus, received praise for decades of service as leaders highlighted the church’s historic role in Middletown, unity, and youth training.
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce plans a Monday supper at Stueck's ballroom to launch a campaign with a $50,000 goal. Chairman Robert W. Rice and Secretary J. W. Dempsey organize. Ernest S. Davis oversees music. Richard H. Bunce chairs. The notice lists 16 plus teams and captains across districts from Lawn Avenue to Italian residents, each with a roster of participants.
A fire destroyed the Merriam Manufacturing Company plant in Durham just before midnight, causing over 30000 in losses with 21700 insured. The firm, started in 1851, employed 70 workers, produced cash boxes and vault boxes, and faced hardship for the town as winter approached.
Local intelligence lists light vehicle lamps at 5 10 this evening. Singing and dancing nightly at Arrigoni Hotel with a jazz band. The Pythian Sisters meet at 8 this evening. Pay of a Day wage earners notice. Dr J H Mountain's office closed until Dec 1. Suburban buyers seek turkeys for Thanksgiving trade. Delegates chosen for Baptist state convention in Bridgeport. Land sale Hillside Ave South Farms Middlesex Theatre program with America's Answer and Good Night Nurse. Food conservation urges fish usage for winter. John T Walsh offers waterproof storm covers horse gear harness and auto robes. South Church Phila Theas postpones meeting to Thursday 8. Holy Trinity Girls’ Friendly Society meets Wed 7 30. St John’s Aid sewing 2 30 Thurs, K of C rooms 4. Higginson Institute classes advert. Prof Alexander J Inglis appointed to Education Department Army maintenance camp. Dr Louis R Brown and family depart for Trenton N J for new hospital post. Weekly church schedule includes midweek service, Paul’s Joy in Death, King’s Heralds, Boy Scouts, Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society meet, Girl Scouts hike, church orchestra rehearsal.
An assembly during second period featured Bishop Acheson outlining the United War Activities drive. Grace Balsley provided music. An Orange and Black staff meeting is planned for Wednesday second period. Debaters meet in room five second period tomorrow. the girls’ debating club meets at 3 15 tomorrow.
Frederick Robinson of Fairview avenue Portland drove a Ford delivery car northward at 6 10 last night when Antonio Giofri da of 25 Cherry street drove a Buick touring car around the corner at Main and Ferry street and the two autos collided. The windshield and front wheel on the left side of the Robinson car were smashed.
Mrs Henry Koehler of Durham avenue reports her son Charles Koehler now in France has been wounded in action in the arm and sea but is recovering well. He has served in France for nearly a year.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during an affliction and for floral contributions at the funeral. Mrs. Thomas McMeeken and Family thank all who assisted and sent flowers.
A long OCR listing shows TEAM No. 17 Polish residents led by Rev Soltysek with players including Michele Maselli Vincenzo Silvestri Emanuel Milardo and others. TEAM No. 18 Jewish residents is captained by J Pinsker with players such as J Mittelman H L Schor and Max Press. TEAM No. 19 Merchants lists Robert W Camp as captain and a large roster. TEAM No. 20 Manufacturers team includes Howard H Warner as captain and many players.
The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution hold their annual state meeting at Center Congregational church Hartford on November 22. Wadsworth Chapter members desiring luncheon tickets must apply to regent Mrs. W Errill by November 13, as no tickets will be sold at the meeting. The chapter hopes for a large representation.
Full election returns will be received at Republican headquarters this evening at 68 Center street.
Middletown residents may hear two nationally noted speakers at an 8 30 rally in Middlesex. President William A. Shanklin will preside while Ex Lieutenant Governor Everett J. Lake shares overseas YMCA camp experiences in France. Rev W A Keefe of Plainfield will speak. admission is free.
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