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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1918

Page

6

Elizabeth Hale Marries Harry Hale at Methodist Church

Miss Elizabeth Hale and Harry Hale wed at the Portland Methodist Church in a ceremony led by Rev. R. E. Bisbee. The bride wore embroidered white net with satin, veil, and a shower bouquet. groom’s brother Truman Hale served as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home, and the couple planned a wedding trip to Chicopee, Massachusetts. The article notes active church work by the bride and a large turnout. Also reported are Red Cross clothing donations for Belgium and a community drive organized by Boy Scouts and local churches, with substantial local response and volunteer support.

Methodist Church Elizabeth Strong Harry Leslie Hale Hale Gildersleeve Methodist Epish R. E. Bisbee Lohenerin Herbert Hanof Wesleyan R H Joseph Day New Britain Carsa Elizabeth Hale Frank (. Barker Henry Keller Bridgeport Louise i Truman Hale Croom Harry Hale Sidney Keser Mrs Chicopeels Mass Bride Red Cross Belgium Fge Portlands Iks Portland S&s

Local Officials Disappointed by Sunday Fuel Reports

Across the state, observers note higher than expected fuel usage on Sundays. Company K personnel on duty report 76 incidents yesterday, nearly double last Sunday, signaling laxity in fuel conservation. Officials blame general laxity and cite autos traveling on Sundays as a contributing factor.

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Poison cases and local notices fill town bulletin

Reported illness from poison leaves Pri es Daly in serious condition at a hospital with eye and leg injuries. Voter session counts eight new electors. four appear among town groups. Card players, club meetings, and local visits note residents traveling to and from Old and New London as townsfolk discuss public affairs and illnesses.

Hunting Season Opens As Coal Petition Circulates

East Berlin residents welcome visitors including Mr. and Mrs. B Derenthal Miss Mabel Carlson Hulda Carlson and Louis Varsen while Dempsey visits on business. Miss Ida Mead hosts Miss Dorothy Sugenhime. Hazen fractures a rib in a wagon accident and will be laid up. Families urged to sign a petition at the post office or Robert Cole’s store to press State Fuel Administrator Russell to ease coal shortages for winter. Miss Freda Lund sails for Siberia with the U S Army nursing corps.

East Berlin B. Derenthal J. Ryan Springfield Freda Lund U. S. Army Nursing Corps Siberia Ellis Island Georgia Kelsey New Britain B. Bentcheller Russell Robert Cole

Grippe_HEIGHTS and influenza impact in Durham area

In Durham on September 30 Edgar Stevens remains home with grippe while Margery Thayer teaches away from school due to flu. J F Bailey and Kenneth Roberts visit nearby towns. Doane family back from Springfield where a high school closed for Spanish influenza. Eight new electors registered Saturday. Mrs G Floydsaezan spoke on France and Red Cross but photo lectures failed due to fuse issues. WCTU to meet at Mrs Willis Goodale's Tuesday at 3.

Durham Edgar Stevens J. F. Bailey Killingworth Margery Thayer L. B. Markham Middletown Kenneth Roberts Meriden A. H. Roberts F. A. Doane Springfield Mass Willis Goodale

Hebron Liberty Loan activities and social events

In Hebron on September 30 Mrs. C. H. Douglass of Boston visited her mother Mrs. Horace Porter. Sergeant Winthrop Porter and Mrs. Porter left for New York for orders. A Liberty Loan rally was held in the town hall with Cushman of Hartford giving a rousing speech and Porter adding remarks. A reception and dance followed. A State Council of Defense program is planned for Saturday at noon featuring songs. Hebron will canvass for fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions led by John N. Hewitt and Mrs. Anne C. Gilbert with Mrs. Morgan G. Buckley chairing the women.

Hebring C. H. Douglass Boston Horace Porter Winthrop Porter Liberty Loan John N. Hewitt Anne C. Gilbert Morgan G. Buckley

Colchester Election Looms As Town Votes Near

Colchester notes a week until town election day. Local events include opening of the fourth Liberty Loan at 12:30 with old guard band and Liberty chorus. Bells ring for the occasion. Social visits and local notices follow, plus a local ad for discounted beef at Goldberg's near the depot.

Colchester David S. Day Bridgeport Old Guard Band Liberty Chorus L. Broder William Curgenven Samuel Freidman Daniel Goldberg Depot

Will Get His Wish The Kaiser in Antebellum Days

The Kaiser used to complain that Americans went to France without visiting Germany. There are 1,600,000 Americans in France now and more are preparing to go, with the whole crowd expected to visit Germany before returning.

France Germany Louisville Courier-Journal

East Hampton Goes Over The Top In Liberty Loan Drive

East Hampton raises 87 600 for the fourth Liberty Loan drive becoming the first town to go over the top in the third and again this time at the church green crowds gather as the Liberty chorus sings a lunch on the war relic train planned for October 5 with soldiers to explain relics a food conservation poster by Miss Helen E Rich displayed at the library. Community notices include deaths and local visits with Red Cross meeting set for Tuesday and reflections on Frank Anderson funeral in Lake view cemetery.

East Hampton Church Green Liberty Helen E. Rich Philip C. Arnold Haddam Arnold Harold Tracy Ruth Beckwith Cromwell Robert Beckwith Mildred Perkins Hartford Jane Quigg William Quigg David Lowe Bridgeport Warren Ralph Yonkers N. Y Frank Anderson Lakeview Abertha Jones Fred Jones Borden Chatham Pharmacy Ady

Cromwell Boosts Fourth Liberty Loan Effort to Over the Top

Cromwell sets a $41 400 quota for the fourth Liberty Loan and urges townwide canvassing to meet the goal. Captains will report daily results to keep residents informed as workers increase help. An upcoming War Bureau meeting in the Red Cross rooms is planned for Tuesday. Beaumont and Garde join the legal advisory board alongside Peirson and Chapman. Luther League opts to meet Wednesday at the Skoogs’ home instead of Thursday.

Cromwell T. W. Beaumont War Bureau Red Cross A. E. Garde W. R. Peirson George F. Chapman Luther League Alec Skoog

Local Notes from Chatham Middletown Parish Revised

Sept 30 local items report Miss Fannie Baxter returning from Boston. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Fellowes back to Flushing L I after three months away. Miss Dorothy Collins recovering from illness. Red Cross schedules gauze work at Evergreen hall and sewing at Library hall with clothing drive for French and Bens extended to Wednesday. Families to donate linen at Mrs Lawson’s home by Wednesday morning. Hamilton family closed summer home and departed for winter.

Chatham Haddam Fannie Baxter Boston Lawrence Fellowes Flushing L. I Dorothy Collins Red Cross Evergreen Hall Library Hall Collee

Centerbrook Social News Quiet Weekend Activities

Mr and Mrs William Magee Jr returned from Bridgeport and New York where Mr Magee fell ill with influenza Saturday night Arthur Bushnell of the U S navy spent the weekend with his parents Walter Bliss of New York is visiting his son on Main street Robert A Gladwin was home from Hartford over Sunday Mr and Mrs William Stearns visited in Bridgeport over the weekend A large delegation from Centerbrook attended Ivoryton Sunday for the unveiling of the Ivoryton honor roll

Centerbrook William Magee, Jr Bridgeport New York Wiliam Stearns

Deep River Social notes and Liberty Loan drive update

Illness report for James L. Henry returns from Vermont. several town residents visit Hartford and New York. A local Equal Franchise League meeting is planned, Republican caucuses set for October 4 and 11 to nominate candidates, and Liberty Loan drive aims to raise 138000 with a detailed canvassing roster. Princess in Stella Maris noted.

October Mother's Club meeting set at M E church

Middlefield reports the October Mother's Club gathering at the M E church parlors on Thursday at 2 30. Miss Bertha Birdsey will speak. A reception for town school teachers is planned by the W C T U and Mothers club at the town hall on Tuesday from 8 to 10 pm. James If Lyman of Chicago has returned home. Betty Schumaker of New York visited C Lyman. Harriet Northrop of Meriden stayed with Ida Hall. Katharine Coe of New York was home for the weekend. Aaron Bushnell and family of New Haven spent Sunday with G S Goodrich. Sarah Lyman resumes teaching in New Jersey.

Middlefield Mother’s Club M. E Bertha Birdsey Mothers’ Club James If Lyman Chicago Betty Schumaker New York Lyman Harriet Northrop Meriden Ida Hall Katharine Coe Aaron Bushnell and New Haven G. S. Goodrich Sarah Lyman New Jersey

Mathewson Lyman Wedding at the Lyman Home

Alma Lyman, eldest daughter of Charles E. Lyman, married Paul Mathewson of New York at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Rev G B Hawkes officiated at the Congregational church home ceremony with autumn flowers, a white satin dress, orange blossom veil, and Bride’s roses bouquet. Best man Earl Mathewson. Prof Mc Coy of New York assisted. guests from Illinois Ohio New York and several Massachusetts Connecticut towns.

Earl Mathewson Norwich Prof. McCoy New York Stueck Illinois Ohio Massachusetts Connecticut

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