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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1918

Page

4

Evening Press and Penny- Say of Publication details

The Evening Press combined with The Penny Say of publication press Boling Street Middletown Conn warns subscribers that changes of address or notices to discontinue must be received by 8 30 a m on publication day and that subscriptions may be stopped if payment or address updates are not received. Advertising deadlines and office hours are noted with subscription terms and sale locations listed.

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Weather Outlook for New Haven and Region

New Haven forecast says generally fair with colder nights and Sunday. Winds southwest and west. some flurries reported near the lakes and gulf coasts with rain along gulf coasts. Observations: New Haven 38 cloudy, Hartford 36 cloudy, New York 36 clear.

New Haven Connecticut Gulf Rocky Mountains New Mexico Texas Atlanta Atlantic City Boston Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Jacksonville Kansas City Nantucket New York Norfolk Pittsburg Portland St. Louis Washington

Mt. Higby Weather Report Summary

The Mt. Higby station recorded for the last 24 hours ending noon today a high of 52, low of 29, mean 40.5, 12m 44, barometer 29.44, water 22 ft 9 in, wind from the southwest with clear weather.

Mt. Higby

The Sea Power That Won The War

The piece asserts British and allied naval power secured Allied victory, detailing how control of the seas strangled German military might. It argues that any future world peace framework requires a strong navy to enforce judgments and counter Germany’s desire for wartime freedom of the seas.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer North Sea Napoleon Watterloo France Italy United States Japan Marne Rome Carthage League of Nations Germany Europe

France's Future Safeguarded

The New York Evening Post argues that France gains strategic leverage as Metz falls to the French army. It notes Germany loses three fourths of iron output, undermining Essen's power and Hohenzollern foundations, while France regains two million Serbs, boosting adult male population and offsetting losses in the war effort.

New York Evening Post Germany Metz France Essen Hohenzollern Civiliza

Public Works Take Up Slack

Public works should absorb unemployed labor to prevent economic loss from idle manpower. Even if costly, faster demobilization of the army and increased public works can yield tangible returns, while maintaining soldiers in camp after military needs end becomes a dead loss.

Engineering News-Record

Burleson Expected to Hold Primary Says Abroad News

Chicago Tribune summarizes international dispatches noting Burleson’s anticipated party leadership stance. The report outlines political implications for upcoming elections and expected alignment with party goals, highlighting regional reactions and support from key figures.

Chicago Tribune

Deep River News Roundup and Local Socials

In Deep River on November 30 the W C T U held a business meeting at Mrs H P Deniors home. Timothy O Leary, reported alive in France via cable from Kenber. Local visits include Mrs Louise Johnson of Middletown staying with her mother, and calls by Robert Jones of Middletown. Heber B Gorton of Hartford and Miss Gladys M Lamb were married at Trinity Church in Hartford. William Frye resumes work at Shore Line Power House after injuries from a fall.

Deep River Danie Lynn Mass Irs H. P. Deniors P. J. Reer Kenber Timothy O'Leary France Louise Johnson Middletown John Mohlman Robert Jones C. Newton Munson New York City J. B. Southworth Stone House A. A. Foote Hartford Gladys M. Lamb Clarence EB. Lamb Heber B. Gorton Trinity Church Kenneth J. Meade Thomas Bowers Newport News O. Ray Carter Bowers Ethel Duryea William Frye Shore Line Electric Railway Company Gilbert Watrous Georges. Watrous New Haven Viola Sellars

Christmas Sale by Ladies' Aid Society at Town Hall

The Baptist church Ladies' Aid Society holds its annual Christmas sale Tuesday afternoon and evening in the town hall. Items for sale include fancy work aprons baked goods ice cream and grabs. Proceeds support church missions and activities.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church

Ivoryton News Items and Community Services Recap

Miss Jennie Johnson returns to New Britain and Alfred Kelley to Hartford. Red Cross work and King’s Daughters circle meetings planned in Ivoryton with gift exchanges and Laurel hall events. Thanksgiving service in Congregational church with Essex churches, Swedish Mission church services, and school openings set for December 2.

Ivoryton Jennie Johnson New Britain Alfred Kelley Hartford King’s Daughters William W. Shailer Council Committee Beason Light Circle of the Laurel Hall Red Cross Lillian A. Johnson Middletown Congregational Church Churches of Essex Mr. Peck Mr. Trick Gilbert Magee Leonard America Harold Burton Chapman Storr’s College Frank Jones Hannah Frederickson Carl Elizabeth Rathbune Hamburg Centerbrook Essex

Madison News Briefs Include Weddings and Thanksgiving Visits

Mr and Mrs Richard Male married in Northampton Mass are honeymooning locally with relatives. Thanksgiving guests included W H Sweet Mrs Thressie Hall and Burton Hall of Norwich. A W Marsden and family visited D Webb Parker family for Thanksgiving. Library hours shift to 2 to 9 pm starting December 2.

Charles Bonoff John Heinold Elizabeth

Thanksgiving Gatherings In Haddam Throughout Town

James H Wright of Boston visited Haddam on business recently while Mrs Randolph Hayden travels to New London for winter. Families gathered for Thanksgiving at Capt George Parmelee's with most descendants present. Hazen family joined Miss Lucy Hazen for the holiday. Colgate student Maxwell R Shailer from Hamilton NY visited town. Ingersoll family left for Lakeland Florida to tend Mr Garretts estate. E B Clark Jr is seriously ill at his Plainville home.

Haddam James H. Wright Boston Randolph Hayden New London B. F. Spencer, Jr L. T Treat’s George Parmelee Hazen Lucy Hazen S. Maxwell R. Shailer Colgate University Hamilton N. Y PD Cree Ingersoll Lakeland Fla Mr. Garrett Florida E. B. Clark, Jr Plainville

Essex Marry Charles Whaples and Martha Church in Essex

Charles Arden Whaples of Rocky Hill marries Martha Bila Church of Essex on Thursday at the Baptist parsonage. A reception and supper follow at Deep River home of the bride’s friend Mrs A B Mack. The couple will reside in Deep River. Local notices report visitors, baptist and congregational services, and school reopenings after influenza.

Essex Charles Arden Whaples Rocky Hill Martha Bila R. D. Trick Baptist Parsonage A. 8 Mack Deep River Whaples Harry Hyatt Emma Dean New London M. E. Hyatt New Street N. A. Tripp Marcus Beebe Mary Shailer Ivoryton Congregational Church Baptist Church Bible School Christian Endeavor Charles H. Peck Congregational Parsonage Washington, D. C Eugenia Tooker Saybrook Street George Stillman Harold Sisson Springfield Mass King’s Daughters and Sons Riverview Hall Edward S. Coulter Judge Phelps Mair Street St. John’s Church Brewster Parker Wanamee Centerbrook

Old Saybrook News Roundup of Local Visitors and Events

November notes from Old Saybrook record visits by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lord to Mansfield and influenza recoveries at local proving grounds. Includeineering, a Cambridge death, a Grace Episcopal rally, and various residents returning to duties after leaves.

Moodus Notes From November Gatherings and Local News

Moodus reports include Amy Kimball visiting her mother Mrs Loie Kimball and callers Mr and Mrs S L Chapman from Hartford. Charles Lyman’s funeral was held at the Methodist church with burial in Little Haddam. Mrs Adaline Brainard will live with her daughter Mrs M B Wetherell. A large crowd attended the community Thanksgiving prayer meeting at the Methodist chapel. Carrie L Bowers and brother Lewis N Bowers visited their mother Mrs G N Bowers for Thanksgiving dinner. Edward Henry and friends visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs C R Holmes. A son was born to Mrs Klapper and the late Louis Klapper. H S Cross has a new Chalmers. Guion Mance from Mineola, L L, will dine with his grandmother Mrs Jane Purple. Quartermaster Charles Ely Rogers of the U S S Pocahontas visited from Newport News. R Lewis now at the Boston navy yard visits his Newell Lewis in Hartford. Mrs Catherine re gat mother to Walter ts SSnaas of een renee.

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Cromwell Honor Board Dedication Ceremony Planned

Cromwell announces a dedication for the honor roll board tomorrow at 3 PM with exercises. Relatives and friends of service members are urged to attend after a short military parade. The Sixth Regiment band will provide music and Company B State Guard members meet at the armory at 2:30.

Cromwell State Guard

Church notes and local notices from main street area

Church notes list services at Swedish Mission Church and First Congregational Church with ministers Homer Wesley Hildreth and Rev. William J. Sly, plus Baptist service details. Local items mention flour and feed arrivals, residents traveling, an O E S whist, and deaths and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Caroline Hale with relatives in Canada. brief social updates and visits around Hart and Willimantic.

Swedish Mission Church Main Street Nordland Avenue First Congregational Church Homer Wesley Hildreth Bible School Baptist Church Lola Proudman Jesus William J. Sly

Saybrook Point Happenings and Visits

Miss Belle Pratt prepares to leave for Hartford for several weeks with her brother C. W. Pratt. Ada Hosmer spent yesterday in New London. J. D. Clark entertained Portland relatives for Thanksgiving. Several locals ill or visiting out of town. Arthur Thompson in France reports good health. Church services will be held at the usual hours tomorrow.

Saybrook Point Belle Pratt Hartford C. W. Pratt Adena Hosmer New London J. D. Clark Portland Charles Brooks John Carney Fred Stokes Ivoryton Herbert Stokes J. B. Holman W. S. Thomas Groton Gertrude McCoombs Mary Bill Lyme Frank Pratt William F. White Ware Mass Harry Tyler Lillian Martin T. C. Acton Lewis Pratt C. C. Fairbanks Arthur Thompson France

Fruit-A-Tives Claim Reversal of Paralyzing Illness

William H. Ostrander of Buffalo testifies that after using Fruit-A-Tives his right side paralysis improved markedly. He notes relief from prior bowel trouble and age perception shifts, endorsing the product and urging purchase at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 via Fruit-A-Tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N Y.

Grant St Buffalo, N. Y WM. H. Ostrander FRUIT

Middlefield Notes and Local Events Cited

Middlefield residents share visits over Thanksgiving with relatives in nearby towns including Baileyville Granby and Meriden. church services announced for Sunday while Middlefield Grange elects officers and a December school meeting invites attendance and speakers. Ronald Coe’s death and Norman Spencer’s second arm wound are reported as local notices.

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