Camp Community Service Reorganized to Fight Unrest
New York October report outlines the War Camp Community Service becoming a nationwide civilian recreation program. It plans fundraising starting November to expand community play, clubs, and theater to keep citizens content amid high living costs. The effort leverages entertainment to combat restlessness and promote self expression, with NY groups already organizing thousands of young volunteers for shows in institutions, hospitals, and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick J. Askin
New York
Buss- Wilk
Théra
Glee Club
Choral Society
Marius McGuffey
Service
Sieiort
Boma
Steindusing
Pranitéstanéns
Pera
Entertainment Committee
Amsterdam
Memorial service honors Robarts and Lockwood
Friends of Bridgeport newspapermen Clifford W. Robarts and Russell Lockwood gathered at Faults Epicropal church on Kossuth street yesterday morning to pay tribute. Robarts, killed October 12, 1918 in the Argonne Meuse offensive, served as assistant city editor of the Standard Telegram and previously worked for the Bridgeport Standard and Bridgeport Times. His friend Captain Jerry Murphy also fell in France. A letter from Chaplain J. B. Hill confirms Robarts died near Samogneux and lies buried in the Lamogneux American cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford W. Robarts
Bridgeport
Argonne-Meuse
Epicropal Church
Kossuth Street
Robarts
Russell Lockwood
St. Paul's Parish
Standard Telegram
Bridgeport Standard
Bridgeport Times
Jerry” Murphy
France
Simon Peter
America
Walter
Marshal Haig
J. B. Hill
104Th Engineers
Roparts
Samogneux
Meuse
Chaplain Hill
Lamogneux
Stamford ex soldiers seek veterans post formation
A Raymond W Harris post delegation of Veterans of Foreign Wars goes to Stamford tomorrow to aid a Battery F 1938rd field artillery veterans group in forming a city post. About 206 ex service men reportedly wish to establish a Stamford post as the city opens its welcome home celebration. The Bridgeport delegation will be led by Thomas H Lashar with Clent Hall and Sergeant William H McRedmond as escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond W. Harris
Stamford
Bridgeport
Thomas H. Lashar
Clent. Norman
Hall
William 4H. McRedmond
Liquor Dealers to File License Applications Amid Prohibition
Wholesale and retail liquor dealers will file license applications this year amid wartime and permanent prohibition. Fairfield County officials plan sessions today in Danbury Greenwich Stamford and Norwalk with Bridgeport applications due November 1 at the county courthouse. About 700 licenses are usually issued yearly but this total may fall as dealers doubt the liquor men will prevail against prohibition.
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Yesterdam
Fainfeld County
Dantury
Greenwich
Stamford
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Norwich Centenarian Memorial Services Mark Centennial
Memorial services were held today to observe the centennial of Norwich University. A car pilgrimage will travel tomorrow to the town of Norwich, where the university stood from 1819 to 1866.
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Norwicch’s
Centennian
Nortifield
Norwich University
Norwich
Versailles Treaty Ratified by French Senate Triumph for Clemenceau
Paris Oct 12 The French Senate ratified the Versailles treaty in a near unanimous vote praised by Premier Clemenceau. He spoke at length before the final vote, acknowledging flaws yet affirming the work's achievement. De Laryve suggested divine aid, prompting laughter and applause from the chamber.
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Kenneth. Laprour
Paris
Pren
Clemenceau
de Tua
Senate
Muger
Agaous
de la Iryve
Milford Assessors Busy on Lists
Wilford October 12. Assessors are in session at the tax collector's office in the Municipal building daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to prepare the taxable property lists for the town. Owners are urged to submit their lists promptly due to the heavy workload.
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Milford
Wilford
Price to address Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
After a year in Bridgeport Seward B. Price executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will address the noon luncheon on Wednesday. He will share first impressions of the city and summarize Chamber achievements and discuss how the organization may benefit the city in the future.
Reardon Wins Pine Scholarship At Ansonia High School
Ansonia Oct 12 John F Reardon of Ansonia High School class of 1919 receives the Pine scholarship valued at 500 for most deserving boy and best record during high school. A graduate of Assumption School he has entered Yale Shelf. The article notes the late Charles Pine as benefactor. In Havana the Pittsburgh Nationals beat Almandares 2 to 0.
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Gets Pine
Ansonia
John F. Reardon
Assumption School
Yale
Charles Pine
Campaign Schedule and Nominated City Officials
The article describes campaign plans with speeches and meetings across the city led by Republican leaders. It lists the convention outcomes naming the mayoral and city office nominees including Clifford R B Wilson for mayor and J A H Robinson for city clerk, with other electmen and officials named. It notes criticism of prior administrations and praise for the current city clerk’s reforms.
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Clifford
Wilson
J. A. H. Robinson
Seeharrne
Williams
Howard
Smith
Clarence
Winton
Board of Education
Challenger
Alfred J. Ponas
Elty
John F. Maloney
Joseph Skulatus
Donato Della
Alfred J. Knapp
Michael Lassagno
James Purner
John
B. Pollman
James Holt, Jr
Feats of Tanks Mount Alpine Climb in Megeve Class
Three French tanks near Megeve reportedly ascended eighteen hundred yards in one hour thirty five minutes in the Piker class feats of tanks. The maneuver showcased the capability of armored vehicles in high altitude terrain.
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French Alps
Megeve
Landed Notables Sell as Taxes Drive Rich to Buy
England faces a shift in land ownership as heavy postwar taxes erode profits. Duke of Athlone and other lords discuss rising costs, forcing sales to newly rich war fortunes. Thorpe Hill proprietor Williams Strong joins others in unloading estates to multiple buyers rather than one heir.
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London
Aunlend
Pytales
Willams
Thorpe Hill
Bourgugi
Newtown Pole Crash Involves Reckless Driving Charge
A bus driver named Cap paso crashed into a telephone pole on North Avenue in Newtown while returning from Danbury late Saturday. Passenger Philip Waissner, 24, of Lafayette Street, injured left arm. Another passenger, unnamed, lightly hurt. Cap paso arrested on reckless driving charges.
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Ney
Pritey
Paso
North Avenue
Newtown
Danbury Fall
Philip Waissner
Lafayette Street
Yous Womart
Algo A
Cappaso
War veteran Garrity candidate eyed for city treasurer
Joseph Whelan nominated Garrity as treasurer, praising his war record. He argued ex servicemen will heavily influence the upcoming election and Garrity could emerge as a strong city official candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Whelan
Garrity
Selene Arrives After Cape Race Storm. Captain Injured
The British schooner Selene sailing from Halifax to Queenslawn battled a hurricane off Cape Race. Deck lumber washed overboard, the captain broke his leg and, despite directing from the helm, was later amputated at hospital. Also notes Columbus Day office closures and a local notice from Albert E Lavery.
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ST. Joan's
N.ff
Cape Race
Selene
Halifax
Queens Lawn
Hlablink
Iito
Stiffening Hair Brushes Teach Careful Refinement
A Pearson's Magazine snippet notes how old soft hair brushes can be hardened by dipping in a strong alum solution. The playful line features a command to hold on and a rapid descent, reflecting a period voice and stylized prose.
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Pearson
William
Pearson’s Magazine
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Camp Community Service
Lockwood
St. Paul’s Parish
Conn. Pedic Society
Connecticut Pedic Society
F. Nastry
Fairfield Avenue
McGrath
A. Joseph
Bathbaway
Sullivan
Lunbard
Hartford
Noll
New Haven
Ligg
Campbell
Glemengeau
Trina
Havana
Pittsburgh National League
Almandares
NCO
Holcomb
Inter
City Savings Bank
Tadu Therty
Republicar
Reno Ita
Wisson
Moses W. Manwaring
Manwaring
William Wa Tarvily
Theodore J. Steiber
Frederick Brill
England
New Liberty Building
FORD
Pequonnock
St. Tel
Bridgeport -T
Manufacturers’ Association
Bureau
Union Metallic Cartridge
Ee Et Wehuhort -Manufacturin Co
U. & Citizens
Burroughs Bookkeeping
Bringeport
Cprer Works
SEN
Uim
Tocomobile Company
Grinner
H. O. Canfield CO
Hurrers
Cour
Columbus Day
Mary A. Hanon
Were Tarent SR
Hanon
River 81
Norwall
Main
Sarorda
Vath
Albert E, Lavery
Etal
Thomas P. Taylor
H. C. Canfield Company
Housatonic Avenue
Geo. B. Clark & Co
Broad Street
THE
Warner Bros. CO
Nichols Underwear Corporation
Or. James Street and
Linen Avenue
Bridgeport Trust CO
State Street
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Newfield Bank
Stratford Avenue
Jant
Wm. F. Sheehan
Main St
Main Street
Frank Jacoby Barnum
Broad St
D. G. Holmes
North Main St. Tel. Bar
City National Bank
United States
P.L. Holzer
F. T. Staples
James Staples
STATE
Keller, Manning and Co., Inc
Public Accountants and Industrial Engineers
First Bridgeport National Bank
Bridgeport, Conn
Tvici
City Security
Filat Daily SA
OES
William BR. Bull
Security
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