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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
2
A July 4 celebration plans a morning veterans parade led by an escort of city officials. A 9:29 a.m. gunfire and bells mark Independence Day as Seaside Park hosts a day of festivities, fireworks, athletic events, and free admission for registered ex-service members.
The program featured speaker George Pattorney addressing veterans, with Tony Lodge and Troop No. 7 presenting allegiance to the flag. Music came from a harmony orchestra led by Esther Bergen, and choruses with 13 voices performed. Members included Mollie and Dorothy Katz among others.
Levet Church hosted a mobilization event with service remarks stressing duty and resolve. Pastor Brown urged obedience to law and unity with the people as the community faces wartime obligations and forthcoming morning services were announced.
Street Congregational church held a special service honoring military service members with Rev. Gerald H addressing the returned, noting victory parallels. The choir, led by Pp. Stevens, included Mrs. George Bammer, Miss Weber, Robert, and Clarence J followed by readings from Boardman, Singers listed, and others.
Bridgeport hosts a service recognition week with events at St Augustine’s school hall Washington Park M E Church Summerfield Mt E church St Luke’s Episcopal and Newfield M E church. Dinners and entertainments invite all service men their families and friends. An address by Dr Sprague of the 103nd Ambulance company at 8 pm.
Rev. Campbell spoke against anarchy at a sacred Beardsley Park concert, praising the sacrifices of heroic dead and service members. About four thousand spectators attended, with many veterans in uniform, honoring fallen heroes such as Olmsted and Osborne on the church service flag, and noting the peace pact signing.
Standing room only marked the memorial service held yesterday at 11:00 am in East End Congregational Zion Xacob Kantor Gotlieb of Ohio presiding. Speakers included Rabbi William Wittinstein and Captain Beck. Congregation children sang patriotic hymns as the flag with 40 stars stood at center, and the men in service were expected to soon return home.
Seaside Club under Secretary CW Foote invites all returned service members of Bridgeport after World War I to a stag party tonight at 8 at the club house corner Lafayette and State streets. Steward J Cashin will oversee the food and the club reports a royal time ahead. The club is coordinating with army authorities to help honorably discharged sailors and marines partially disabled, posting a bulletin urging discharged service men to report needs for employment or assistance. A call goes out for 45 gardeners and similar labor on member estates, via the Red Cross and Soldiers Sailors and Marines clubs channels.
The Loyal Order of Moose at the Moose Home on State Street welcomed ex soldiers and sailors yesterday. No formal reception was held, but informal reunions and reestablished friendships occurred as officers remained to greet veterans returning from World War I service. The lodge will stay open all week with leaders present to welcome servicemen, and a large turnout was anticipated for Serv Recognition Week events Tuesday evening.
A Polish community ceremony at St Michael's Church welcomed home local soldiers and sailors who served in the U S Army and Navy. Rev Alphonse Figlewsk and Rev Bal Smykowski led a reception under the Polish Citizen's Committee, with plans for a White Eagle hall gathering and a Sokol hall event later in the week.
The sermon from Rev Stephen Tolin at St John’s Episcopal Church honored veterans and urged humility. He spoke of a time of upheaval and the need to rely on mercy, noting veterans return home to quiet duties and help others as examples of higher nature.
St Pauls Episcopal church observed Recognition Day with exercises at 10:30 yesterday morning honoring parish members who served in the war. About 25 attended, total 55 men served. four gold stars were given for Clifford Robarts, Charles Hartman, Ernest Jones, and Russell Hockwood. Their names were read and taps sounded. Roots delivered remarks touching their families.
Shelton manufacturers Blumenthal and Gol announce a new textile factory schedule affecting about 2,000 operatives. The mill will adopt three shifts starting tomorrow. First shift 6:30 am to 2:45 pm, second 8:30 am to 4:45 pm, third 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.
A recap of service by returning veterans lists divisions and units with counts for Army Navy Marine and air services. It enumerates multiple divisions from First to Thirty-third and includes support services such as Engineers Ordnance Quartermasters and Medical Corps. The fragment notes distributed totals and partnership with Allied service components and mentions various battalions and departments.
Army aviators completed a test flight after a near mishap at Lordship where a faulty carburetor float caused engine failure. Lieut Hogue pulled off a controlled glide to land in an open field to avoid a bluff and trees, then the machine rolled to a stop. A crowd watched as Brown returned to Ridgewood for a replacement machine and gasoline, with plans to resume the Boston journey aboard two planes piloted by Hogue and Brown.
In a wartime speech Senator Walsh hails Eamon de Valera as the Lincoln of Ireland and urges America to lead toward a just League of Nations. He warns that delaying action risks democracy’s collapse and stresses that Ireland offers itself to the cause. A new covenant can be framed in Washington or Paris.
Reporters note enforcement of wartime prohibition debated in Congress with focus on defining intoxicating liquor. Chief topics include reducing the allowed alcohol level and proposing bills with 2 3/4 percent as a benchmark. President Wilson’s stance and Lillard’s police plan shift the mood as dealers brace for possible closures and arrests. Local saloons face possible midnight shutdowns pending decisions.
Weather and city reports mix with liquor trade turmoil as Bridgeport dealers weigh whether to reopen tomorrow. Cafes plan big tonight while many expect stock sales at cost. The Conn. Liquor Dealers association meets with Hartford officials to decide if closing is required. Forecasts call for warmer inland temperatures Monday with fair conditions along the coast.
A Bridgeport advertisement touts CINOT as a remedy for kidney trouble. An unnamed State Street man testifies pain relief and renewed vigor after one bottle, urging others to try the herbal tonic at Hartigan's Drug Store, 81 Fairfield Avenue.
The article describes President and Mrs. Roosevelt retreating to staterooms as engines rose to roar. The George Washington led a presidential squadron with destroyers Woolsey Yarnell Wickes and others on escort. Luncheon completed, the battleship moved from Brest roads into the Atlantic. French destroyers Fannon and Carquois escorted the line to Ushant light and saluted before returning to Brest.
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