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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
27
Milford reports Salvation Army quota filled though full count awaited tonight. Tag Day raised over 800 dollars plus additional house-to-house canvass contributions. Milford’s quota was 873 dollars. uncanvassed streets left room for late gifts to H C Peck at Milford Savings Bank.
Milford fire officials investigate a planned arson at Farm Mouse Bakery after a fire damaged the storehouse with an estimated loss of 4000 dollars. Gas pipe was disconnected and a brass shirt removed from a gate by a worker from New Haven Gas. Fire crews from Milford and Fort Trumbull responded. the Gardner property faces a second recent arson attempt.
Milford fire chief to inspect Devon for compliance with new inflammable oils ordinance. All kerosene, gasoline, naptha and related fuels dealers must obtain a license. violations carry arrest and stiff fines. Licenses issued by Chief Stevens at fire headquarters. Also local notices list Devon area residents and class of 1915 Milford High School graduates.
Devon public school closed Friday for summer vacation. Eight pupils earned honors for perfect attendance: Doris Jones Frank Penlington Thomas Chamberlain Aldan Beard Alice Wheeler Willis Platt Sven Lundstrom and Nellie Worth. Three Hose Company members Andrew Manson William Graham and Guy Newcombe returned from a Bayton fishing trip. The Devon Improvement Association meets Monday at 8 o clock in the Naugatuck club rooms to discuss important matters.
Devon, June 22. The Republican Town Committee of Milford will meet at GOP headquarters Monday evening to recommend an appointee to the Devon Board of Selectmen. The aim is to fill the seat of Lewis P Baldwin whose fire board term expires this month. Commissioner Baldwitz, who had represented Devon, was among the first five appointed to serve on the five member board.
In the Colonial days men depended upon themselves and now many rely on others. The letter urges Americans to aid authorities, expose radicals, and support national preparedness to defend the nation built by their ancestors. It calls citizens to act, not wait, and to uphold the hands of those who protect home and state. The document is signed by the National Preparedness Committee led by Henry A Wise and Alan R Hawley in New York.
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