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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
11
Milford's Salvation Army drive closed with tag day raising over 800 dollars and house to house canvassing adding several hundreds. Milford's quota was 873 dollars but incomplete canvassing due to uncontrollable factors may affect final total. contributions accepted Monday at the Milford Savings Bank with treasurer BBC Peck.
Milford police ordered by the Board of Fire Commissioners to investigate an alleged arson at the Farm House Bakery in Fort Trumbull Beach. The blaze damaged stock and property estimated at $4000 after gas pipe tampering and a removed gas meter alarmed firemen. The burning building, owned by Fire Commissioner A C Gardner, marks a second alleged arson attempt against Gardner property in months.
Fire Chief Frank Stevens will inspect merchants and garages in Milford to enforce a new ordinance governing the storage of inflammables. Those handling kerosene gasoline naptha or similar fuels must obtain a license or face arrest and fines. Applications should be filed at fire headquarters Engine House No 1 Milford. Laura Chamberlain from Naugatuck plans Ohio College enrollment in September 1919. Gladis Evans of Bridgeport earns speed typing prize. Devon girls highlighted as class of 1919.
Devon public school closed for summer vacation honoring eight pupils for perfect attendance over the year Doris Jones Trank Penlington Thomas Chamberlain Alda Beard Alice Wheeler Willis Pratt Svea Lundstrom Nellie Worth Andrew Manson William Graham Guy Sewcombe. Three Devon Hoss company members have returned from a fishing trip in Tuston. Devon Improvement Association meets Monday evening on Nuun gatuck avenue to discuss important matters.
Milford Republican Town Committee meets at G and P headquarters Monday to select a candidate to replace Lewis P Baldwin of Devon on the five member Board of Fire Commissioners whose term ends this month Baldwin was among the earliest appointees and has just completed a two year term
A CONGRESS Committee address urges every citizen to act in defense of the country. It stresses personal responsibility in civil life, warns against radicalism, and calls on men to aid authorities in crushing anti government plots while supporting war efforts and national preparedness. The message cites sacrifice, vigilance, and unity as essential for survival and national honor.
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