Bridgeport Soldiers Homecoming From Overseas
A list of twenty three local soldiers arriving back in the country from overseas includes names and addresses such as John D. Crocker, Box 665, Trafford. Charles A. Volckening, Beach. Patrick Everhardt, Bridge. Freda Woodworth, Connecticut Avenue. Peter Buslow, Clin Avenue. Robert D. Fairchild, Stratford. Vincent S. Lucas, Washington Place. John Rumore, Street. Earl J. Stratton, Field Avenue. John Tesla, Pembroke Street. James Pautet, Hazlett Street. Walter M. Ashman, Rhode Island Mo. 2 Bridgeport. Joseph Izzo, Jokhea Avenue. and others from Co. D, 28th Infantry and related units. The return confirms service history and addresses for community records.
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Santa Clara
John D. Crocker
Trafford
Sergst
Charlies
A. Volckening
Field Beach
Military Police
Patrick Everhardt
Patrick J. Clark
Lee’ Avenue
Freda Woodworth
Wgonnecticut Avenue
Peter Buslow
George Washington
Joseph Casillo
John
A. Nettleton
Keman Place
Stratford
Hh - Marines
Earl J. Stratton
Field Avenue
Virginian
John Rumore
Co. D
Herman'a. Dennett
West
John Tesla
Pembroke—Street
James Pauuet
Hazletts
Co. L
Walter M. Ashman
R. I. Mo
Bridgeport
Charles E. Corso
Matred
M. T. Co
Wagoner Joseph Izzo
23D Ambulance Co
Barris Post Urges Veterans Meet Here for Encampment
Bridgeport delegates are urged to organize local support for the Moment of the Veterans of Ign Wars encampment to be held in Providence from August 18 to 21. The Raymond W. Harris Post will open its new rooms at 189 State Street with a social and initiation for 150 new members, with uniforms and medals on display. Eligibility for foreign service veterans is noted at 1208 Main Street recruiting station.
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Bridgeport
Providence
Bridge
Raymond W. Harris
State Street
Gharines
United States
Eli
Main Street
Navy recruiting officer visits Bridgeport station
Commander Samuel A. Katz of the Connecticut district inspected the Bridgeport Navy recruiting station yesterday before departing to Danbury. A new recruiting officer was assigned here, Gunner's Mate James Witch, replacing Estely who moved to New Haven. Chief Fitch has served 17 years and logged 180000 miles.
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Samuel A. Katz
Bridgeport
Navy
Danbury
Katz
Connecticut
James Witch
Estely
Lncal
New Haven
Fitch
Easier for Soldiers to Become Citizens
Regulation changes speed naturalization for discharged service men in Munich. Applicants no longer need declaration of intention or arrival date, and the standard ninety day wait between filing and court hearing is eliminated. A preliminary examination before a United States examiner will be required, with the official government test conducted thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
United States
Furer Bequest Will Enter Golden Book in Palestine
Rome Furer a former profit merchant and Zionist will have his name enrolled in the Golden Book in Palestine as a bequest to the Zionist Organization of America is announced by the Zionist committee. District committee meeting in the Warnas building outlined plans for a Zionist forum this fall with invitations to prominent Americans to speak. Deputy Coroner H C Stevenson reports Horace C Hurlbutt Jr of Westport died in an accidental automobile overturn on the Boston Post road with no witnesses to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
H. C. Stevenson
John J. Phelan
Horace _C. Hurlbutt, Jr
Westport
Hurlbutt
Boston Post Road
New York Prepares To Market Army Surpluses
City officials civic organizations and United States army officers were engaged in final plans to distribute army surplus foods at prices averaging 15 to 20 percent below pretail quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Army
Hamilton Property Sold For Estate Site Purchase
Abraham Witz a furniture dealer bought the red street property of the estate of Sheriff Thomas J. Hamilton. The lot includes four houses on land with 124 feet frontage on Arch street and a 60 feet frontage on an adjoining street. The consideration was not disclosed.
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Hamilton
Abraham Witz
Red Street
Thomas J. Hamilton
Arch Street
Polish Republican meeting draws large attendance
The Polish Republican Tube hosts its monthly meeting at the White ele Assolution where about 16 people filled the elit rooms. Mayor Wilson spoke of city aid to help Polish residents gain citizenship and organize voters. Next meeting planned for the first Monday in September with several new speakers expected. Percy DR of Stratford sues Meyer and Helyood for $2,000 over alleged faulty flooring at his home on Orean Derive West and Saddlepock road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isias
Thrye Kuwski
Cliffert
Wilson
Mundeeport
Sauterns
Ohi
Messingg Wis
Bie
Lopes
Orean Derive West
Saddlepock Road
Strawberries and pastries recalled in Danish seaside tale
A fragmentary memory describes a summer scene in Denmark with strawberries and pies. A fox figure and local flavors are mentioned, including a small charge for tasting and the idea of strawberries in quart quantities, though many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Conenhaven
Strawberry dream in Copenhagen cellar attraction
A vivid note describes a strawberry dream served in Andersen’s cellar, a famed Copenhagen attraction where visitors descend from a hot street to a cool basement for whipped cream and sugar laden treats. The London Chronicle mentions military pillow shortages as 400,000 government pillows weighing 2 1-2 pounds were produced.
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Dane
Andersen
Copenhager
London
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Barris
Scribe Furer
Atony West
Muayor
Gustiv Ae
Damagis
Percy DR
Cgirnflith
Stratforet
Meyer and Helyood
the Plaintif
Asia
Lee
Reed
Cretonne
Royal Wilton
Axminster
Ntal
Godeola
Grovich Records
Seleeich
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