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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
6
Portland high school staged a fall fashion event showcasing neckties bow ties and midshipman attire. Students wore varied bow shapes and colorful socks while debating grooming rules and a flowing red tie for one student.
Air Line trains, once viewed as poor service, are now frequently held by trolley delays at Middletown depots. Trolley cars bound for Hart Meriden and Portland block tracks for periods up to fifteen minutes, halting the railway’s clearance and disrupting connections with beyond lines.
Trinity Church invites Boy Scouts and others to meet at 7:30 PM in the Memorial Parish house. Mr Rees who organized the Scouts here will rehearse them for the special Scout service Sunday evening. The Middletown troops attend. Certificates will be awarded to Portland Scouts. The rank of ??? will be conferred on one candidate. Mr Rees will give an address on The Part of the Scouts in the War. Methodist Church notes mention a rehearsal.
The church hosts a 7 30 evening chapel to rehearse music for the Thanksgiving service set for next Sunday at 7 p m. An updated Thanksgiving hymn was written for the occasion. A previous Wednesday conference reported large attendance, hopeful notes, and productive church discussions. The Thimble club met at the parsonage Thursday. Miss Josephine Olson has returned to New York after visiting her parents on Commerce street. Mrs F M Jencks is at Middlesex hospital for appendicitis treatment. The Thanksgiving service will be Sunday at 11 am at the Chapel of St John the Baptist, replacing Thanksgiving day services.
Under A T S Clark over 290 dollars was raised from 86 subscriptions for the United War Work campaign. The Grange held a box social raising over 20 dollars for the war work committee. Middlesex Red Cross meeting was attended by A T S Clark and others. A Thanksgiving service is planned at the Congregational church with a musical service and benevolence collection. Reverend G G Scrivener will preach at the Methodist church Friday evening November 22.
Nov 22 notes cover W J Kenade heading to Detroit on business. Visitors include Mrs Perry W Bidwell and Mrs Robert Murry in Middletown. William Maynard moves to Hudson Street Hartford. Library hall hosted Mrs Keller talk with good attendance. H Hills hosts visiting sister Hattie Smith from Saratoga. Reverend Alling and wife return from Portland Maine. Best talkers know when to stop.
The time limit for sending Christmas boxes to boys overseas is now November 30. People not receiving an overseas label can apply to Mrs H B Meade Mrs Charles Torkelson and Mrs Daniel Healy at Red Cross rooms to receive a box. A committee meeting to inspect boxes is set for Saturday November 30 from 1 to 5 pm at Red Cross rooms in Chatham Hall.
Ellery Mather, a U S N sailor aboard the U S S Plattsburg, returned on a two day furlough from France to surprise his father S R Mather. Pratt's orchestra provides music for a Hamburg coon supper and dance as school entertainment draws a large crowd. Mrs Charlton M Pratt travels to Hartford as her husband battles kidney and heart trouble. Kirtland Rankin works as a daily clerk at W J Prann Co. Mrs William Day and her son visit from New Britain. Fred Walden and three friends bring in 45 pounds of coons near Westbrook Pondmeadow, exhibited at A R Jones garage. Town hall hosts Carmel Myers in A Society Sensation with Pathe News to follow.
In East Berlin on November 22 influenza cases are noted with a bird hunting season closing November 24. The season has been poor for hunters, with many planning a last trip Saturday. The 500 Club met at F. Kramer’s home. Thomas F. Smith of Waterville visits relatives. Thanksgiving turkeys are expected scarce. Berlin’s War Work quota was over-subscribed by about $2000.
Shailer ville residents report Mr and Mrs Cc H Dow have closed their house and gone to St Petersburg Florida for the winter Mrs M Copeland and daughter Margaret have returned to New London A surprise party was given for Mrs Nancy Arnold others include Herman Dittman and the Case grandsons Hanson Raymond and Harold Case visiting Leander Case in Bridgeport John Ely of Winsted spent Sunday at home
The community learned with sorrow of Mrs. F. W. Barber's death at Hartford Hospital on Nov. 22 after a brief stay in Chatham Middle Haddam. Friends express deep sympathy to her family as locals recall her kind presence and efforts.
Higganum reports several influenza cases with Mrs. Irving Cook and daughter recovering. Mrs. Myron Skinner, Mrs. Winchester Peck and children visited Mrs. Joseph Clark. Mr. Lawson and son John ill with influenza. C B Carlson visited Clinton. R S Caldwell to preach at State Hospital. Mrs. John Wilson and baby from Brainard Hill in town. Mr. Masinda leaves milk route. Newton Merwin bought two pianos. Mrs. William Neff visited Middletown. Mott, a Room 2 teacher, is Mrs. Tracy Neff from Hartford. Mrs. Lindquist was here yesterday.
In Chester on November 22 residents read about cheap Thanksgiving roosters at Holden's and coal sale promotions. Evan James of the U S Merchant Marines visits with his wife, a Liberty chorus plan for a Christmas cantata rehearsals begin next week, and Troy Laundry prompts collar and shirt drop offs. Local R L Davis of Providence, R I was a town caller.
In Killingworth Rev. G. S. Kukhi of Yale will preach next Sunday at the Congregational church. Mrs Eive OChittenden visits daughter Mrs Harry Verhune in Waterbury. Town teachers toured Deep River to visit the local school. Miss Davis from Maine, teaching in Winthrop, stayed with Miss Ethel Chittenden over Sunday.
Colchester notes show Charles Walsh returning from a hunting trip with Eugene Purcell and Fred Willoughby visiting from Scotland. Harry Lazinsk left for Hartford work while railroad crews plan double tracking the Air Line to Willimantic. Emeline Ransom leaves for Hartford, John Warner visits Nor wich to mditor. Hunting season ends Saturday. Liberty choir meets at Bacon Academy hall. Beef steaks offered at 22c.
Basketball games Saturday night in Grange hall between Town team and the State Guards. A close game is expected as the town team has been practicing. Dance after the game. Veal 22c and good corned beer 15c per lb at the old stand David Goldberg near depot Colchester adv.
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