Naval Militia Men Enjoy Dinner on Steeplechase Island
Former Third Division Bridgeport Naval Militia members gathered for a barbettea and shore dinner at Steeplechase Island. After a swim they feasted on sandwiches beans chowder clams and barbecue with boxing bouts and a tug of war marking the day's events. The 4 p m close capped a successful postwar reunion led by Lieutenant William A. Andersen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam's
Nats
Shiomates
Swiainy
Bridgeport Naval Millia
Steeplechase Island
Sabs
Bridgeport
Migmoyne Yacht Club
Crowley
Walsh
Mitchell
Deegan
Stickles
Rich
Rick
Leming
Lindquist
Huskies
Taieutenant
Wiliam A. Andersen
Ward
Speer
Ther Mongh
Red Cross Seal Drive Starts With Appointed Agents
Mrs Sanford Stoddard is named Bridgeport agent for Red Cross Christmas seals as the state Tuberculosis Commission launches the campaign in Hartford with Elbert M Sedgwick as campaign director. The National Tuberculosis Association plans to raise $6 000 000 nationally and $100 000 in Connecticut, plus selling seals and envelopes in large business houses to support educational efforts against tuberculosis.
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Sanford Stoddard
Bridgeport
Red Cross
State Tuberculosis Commission
National ‘Tuberculosis “Association
Elbert M. Sedgwick
Hartford
National Tuberculosis Association
Chief Johnson Implements Fire Department Changes
Fire Chief Daniel Johnson announces a series of transfers and promotions within the department. Ladderman Christopher K. Jeter is promoted to assistant engineer at Engine No. 1, effective September 4. Kiernan joined December 38, 1818, and other transfers include Keating to Wire Company No. 2, Seamon from Engine Co. 2 to 7, Michea to Engine No. 2, Walters to Engine Co. 12, and Wuinmage to Engine Co. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher K
Daniel Li
Johnson
Kiernan
Laddermann
W J, Keating
Prielli
Alara
Anthony Seamon
Cosino
Milford taxes amount to 238670 for year
Milford town treasurer reports taxes collected totaling 238,670 for the year. The town also received 70,908.90 for the purchase price of 50,000 high yield bonds with a small premium and accrued interest. Purchasers are listed as the National City Company of New York.
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Milford
T.shedaly
Sanford Hawkins
Noyes
Avugust
Aueiai
Na- Hinmd City Company
New York
Eta
Demented woman found wandering city streets
Mrs. Mary Westblronk, 74, of 3 Broadstrow, was located by police wandering the streets Saturday night. A general alarm had been issued after her disappearance from home two hours earlier. She appeared unsettled but was returned safely to her residence.
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Mary. Westblronk
Pee Lee
Alaro
First horse to jump the Hindenburg Line honored
London Aug radar A gallant veteran horse of the great war from Aldershot show receives honors for long service. He joined Dragoon Guards in 1910 and crossed the Channel with the Old Contemptibles. He helped carry Lt Col Winwood through Mons retreat and fought at Marne Ypres Somme and Arras. He is credited as the first horse to jump the Hindenburg Line after infantry advances and won two prizes in Flanders. He was wounded several times and returned to England last April with Col Winwood who carried home the Distinguished Service Order.
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London
Dragoon Guards
Channel
W. GO. Whiwood
Mons
Marne
Ypres
Somme
Camitai
Gougencourt
Arras
Vanaire
Flanders
Dangland
Winwood
Boy Scouts Campaign to Aid Veterans Jobs Drive
The Boy Scouts of America launch a nationwide drive to aid veterans by organizing volunteers to contact cities and towns, urging employers to rehire returning soldiers and sailors. Colonel Arthur Woods directs the effort from Washington as the war ends.
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BOY Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
Army
Navy
Arthur Woods
Secretary of War
Washington
Notice to Taxpayers for Bridgeport real property lists
Notice to taxpayers requires every person firm or corporation liable to taxation on real or personal property in Bridgenoct on September 1 1239 to file sworn statements with the Tax Commissioner. Lists must be filed in September 1919 with metes and bounds parcel descriptions. penalties apply for late or incomplete listings. Details mention surveying, street numbers, and separate entries for each parcel. failure to file affects appeals to the Board of Taxes.
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Frm
Bridgenoct
Bridgeport
Aiyseal
Jteles, Housts
Dadly
Yval BR
CON Noig Vax
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cor. Main and
John Streets
Factory Help
Bridgeport Metal Goods
MEG. CO. Battery Dept. Carbon and
Washburn Sts
Burns & Basside CO
Manufacturers’ Association
Court Exchange Building
T Hese Bank
The
First Bridgeport National Bank
State Streets
LI BE
Oupon
Ast
United Bond CO
Main Street
P. L. Holzer
FE. T. Staples
James Staples
STATE
Keller, Manning and Co., Inc
Public Accountants and Industrial Engineers
Coal & Accounting Systems
Bridgeport, Conn
D. G. Holmes
North Main St
Bar
Arange
Bridgeport Trust CO
State Street
Raybestos CO
Bostwick and Railroad
William BH. Bull
Hulldiny
Newfield Bank
Stratford Avenue
Lomas & Nettleton CO
Orange Street
New Haven, Conn
Motor Vehicle Trading CO
Grand Street
Barnum
PACE
Drury
Accountants’ Institute
York Street
New Haven
Conn
RED Cross Seal
Kiernann
Hindenburg
Meat Department
Lump Starch
U. &. Mail Soap
Sawyers Blue
Parsons Ammon
P. M
Marshalls
Public Market
State and Bank Sts
Connecticut
Harsford
Atd
Lefare
Meils. Jones
Abishi Bay
A. M. Wooster
the City National Bank
Uneped States Depository
Malin and
Bank Stre
Tabet
Meigs Se
Cloteles
Bridgepon, Conn
Aiain ST
Pairvield Ave
DR. C.W. King, Inc
Ural
DR. C. VV. King, Inc
Fairfield Ave
Sagal Bldg
Fkofel
New
Rhode Ishen
Rugt Co
Providence
Mo Gassin
Geo
Miler Co
Glenwood
Hoosier
White Mountain
L. & J. G. Stickley
Macey
Doten and
Dunton
Milwaukee
Shattuck
Way Sagless Springs
A. Theodore Abbott
Phonograph
Main St
Corner Elm St
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