Red Cross Head Praises Bridgeport War Efforts
Albert W. Staub of the American Red Cross Atlantic Division addressed Seaside Club honoring Bridgeport workers for Red Cross relief in France Belgium and the influenza period. He outlined postwar missions from France to Poland Lithuania and Serbia, praised Mrs. Baker and Bridgeport’s 27000 garbed outfits, and noted growth from 600 to 16000 welfare societies.
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Brlilsin
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Tina
Vida
Albert W. Stab
Atlantic
Staub
Big Sam
Chia
Europe
Poland
Lithuania
Serbia
Jusaia
Red Cross Dll
Bic
Ped Cross Societies
France
Debarkation
Grand Central Hospital
Greennut
New York
Red “Cross
Bureau of Naval Affairs
Navy Department
Baker
M. BH. Baker
Atlantic Ivision
United States
Zusar
Bailyes
Walter B. Lashar
Horvath Takes Key Role in Eastern Siberia Reorganization
Horvath now rules Eastern Siberia and was named civil and military governor of Western Siberia under the All-Russia Omak government. He serves as vice president of the Inter Allied commission in Eastern Siberia and enjoys favorable regard from the American government.
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Worvath
Russia
Wie Hag
Civ
Siberia
All-Russia Omak
Inter-Allied Commission
Iastern
Portugal Decorates NC-4 Crew After Transatlantic Flight
The crew of the NC-4, first aircraft to fly solo across the Atlantic, received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword from Portugal’s foreign minister in Lisbon. The honor recalls the order’s long history from 1459 through a 1932 remodel, recognizing military and civil merit.
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London
Lisbon
Anores
Order of the Tower and Sword
Lishom
Brazil
John VI
Portugal
Order of the Sword
Alfonzo V
Record of Local Red Cross in War
Bridgeport chapter compiled by Mrs C Nathanel Worthen details wartime service since February 1917 items produced include hospital garments 44825 hospital linen 62183 comfort bags 2154 refugee garments 2255 layettes 144 knitted garments 72328 surgical bandages 1188404
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RED Cross
Red Cross of
Bridgeport
Aires
C. Nathanel Worthen
Bridgeport Movie Men Hold Business Meeting
Bridgeport motion picture exhibitors association held a dinner meeting at the Stratfield last night addressed by state president W. H. Sprague of Olympia theatre Hartford. About 25 local exhibitors attended with visitors Louis Sagal and Sam Kantor among them.
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Bridgeport Motion Picture
Stratfield
W. H E. Sprague
Olmypia Theatre
Hartford
Louls Sagal
Poli Interests
Sam Kantor
Norwalk
Wilson Praises Backers Of Bill To Aid Fliers
Paris May 28 The Associated Press reports President Wilson congratulates the Navy and Secretary Daniels on passage of the Adams Amendment to safeguard transoceanic flights. He expresses deep gratitude for the service and courage of the aviators and navy personnel involved.
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Wilson
Navy
Paris
Associated Press
Wilson ‘Hasgent
Daniels
Rye Man Held After Auto Collision Here
Warl Sheldon of 126 Catherine street is hospitalized with internal injuries while Norman J. Fuller of Rye is held on a drunk driving charge after an accident on Olive Street yesterday afternoon. Sheldon’s condition was not serious.
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Warl Sheldon
Catherine Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Norman J. Fuller
Rye
Olive Ghreel Tate
Sheldon
Today Beauty Hint Promotes a Homemade Shampoo
A vintage note suggests skipping frequent shampooing if hair is clean. It advises dissolving a teaspoon of aanthrax in hot water to make a full shampoo liquid applied to scalp and hair, claiming it cleanses, reduces dandruff, and speeds drying, yielding shine and fullness.
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Thor
Lee Age of
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Eatmore
Adams & Roth Co
Soderholm Bakery
M. O. Series
Red Cross Head
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Lashar
Horvath
Eastern
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Sik
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Main ST
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J. F. Maloney
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Park Street Congregational Church
Adelphian Lodge
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