Day Praises Overseas Work Of Red Cross And Y M C A
Dr William Horace Day recounts his Europe trip and praises the Red Cross and Y M C A for their tireless postwar efforts in France. He notes efficiencies below perfection, cites grave registration work at Belleau Wood and Verdun, and honors soldiers buried with dignity and identified remains.
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Amy
American Red Cross
VY. M
France
William Horace Day
United Congregational Church
Europe
Day
Bridgeport
Congregational Churches of England
London
Irvaine
Army
Red Cross
Dir. Day
WY. M. CG. A
Chateau Phierry
Verdun
Republicans Choose Cheney for Milford Selectman
Milford Sept 12 Special Manley J Cheney was nominated for first selectman at a Republican caucus in the town hall with 230 votes cast Judge Omar V Platt presiding Other offices filled include first assessor Robert A Syrett and Walter L Merwin and many town roles such as board of relief second selectman C V Sewall town clerk William A Rose town treasurer Sanford Hawkins auditor Herbert V Clemens tax collector Noyes Ft Bailey constables George A Maltory William L Merwin Eugene Merritt and Robert M Pyeat registrars of voters districts and school committee members for 1919 and 1923 with Platt and Pred M Smith named for the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Manley
J. Cheney
Républian Party
Town Hall
Omar V. Platt
Robert A. Syrett
Walter L. Merwin
Board of Melief
Herbert L. Platt
Harry M. Merwin
Second Selectman
C. V. Sewall
William A. Rose
Obituary for Annie E Degnan in Trumpill Road accident
The funeral of Annie Eliz abeth Degnan who was killed in a automobile crash on Trumpill road was held at 9 30 from the Pembroke street home. A high mass of requiem followed at St Charles church with Rev Patrick J McGivagy officiating. Burial was at St Michael's cemetery. Relatives and friends attended in large numbers. Bearers included Patrick Gill Michael Wynne Andrew Conway Frank Daily James Groton and James Lynch. Dr J A Maxwell of the Emergency Hospital attended the injured aboard destroyer Cotain here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Degnan
Annie Elizabeth Degnan
Trumpill Road
Pembroke Street
St. Charles’ R. Co
Patrick J. McGivagy
Patrick Gill
Michael Wynne
Andraw Conway
Frank Daily
James Groton
James Lynch
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Man And Woman Held In Murder Case In Milford
Police and coroner officials press case as murderers of Binkowicz remain at large. Kauvar and Eva Erickson, linked to the crime, are under guard in Milford jail while New York and state authorities hunt suspects near Bridgeport and New Haven. Fears grow as details emerge of brutal wounds and vanished evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binkowitz
Kauvar
Klein Girl
Eva Erickson
Bridgeport
Milford
New York
New Haven
Binkowitcz
Milford Turnpike
Coroner
Rovoner
Mix
Jervis D. Brown
Milford Town Court
Kauver
Kisin
Star Chamber
Fecker
Walnut Beach
Erickson
Johnson Denounces Treaty As Blend Of Hidden Pacts
The article reports Johnson alleging the treaty is a blend of secret pacts among four great powers. He notes representatives spoke as if united yet pursued self serving spoils of the war, exposing discord behind lofty rhetoric.
Building Permits for Garages and Dwellings Total $19135
Twenty permits issued for mainly garages and small homes totaling 19135 dollars. Projects include a two family dwelling on Grovers avenue, several garages for individual owners, store alterations at 1214 Main street, an alterations to a church, and a remodelled dwelling on Coleman street. One injury report notes Melvin O Donnell, 18, of 443 Main street Charleston Mass, copper smith, hurt after falling into a hatchway last night with a thigh gash. Details indicate medical care and stitches.
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Grovers Avenue
Shagren
Denver Avenue
Bertha Jesson
Main Street
Annie Gorman
Dayton Street
Tours
Melvin O'Donnell
Charleston
Mass
Coppersmith
O'Donnell
Fairfield Democrats Nominate Town Ticket
Fairfield Democrats nominate a town ticket after caucus night listing candidates for Assessor Dowald Flanagan board of relief Frederick Wakeman first and second selectmen Mt Ellwood Allerton Brothwell town deposit fund Willan Kinsella town auditor Roderick Wakeman grand jurors Howard Gray James Smith Charles D L Ms William Young constables T R Ellwood Ired W Dawkins John McGarry William Bunklay registrar of voters James Darrell school committeeman William Iksen board of finance Howard Gray
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Craters of Lates Field
Ral
Ticke
Dowald Flanagan
Board of Relief
Frederick K. Wakeman
Mt. Ellwood
Allerton IL
William Young
Ellwood
Ired W. Dawkins
John McGarry
William Bunklay
of Voters
James Darrell
William Ikinsen
Board of Finance
Howard Gray
Public gathering marks Constitution adoption in high school
A September 18 evening event in the high school auditorium celebrates the U S Constitution. The meeting, organized by the Laws of the American Revolution cooperating with the Americanization committee and the Community Service bureau, will be addressed by Mayor Wilson and Dr Horace W Pay pastor of the United church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Americanization Committee
Community Service Bureau
Wilson
Horace W. Pay
Wniled Church
Jail for failure to finish Boston avenue run
John Jo Oberg a jitney driver of 2993 Malin street was arrested by Special Officer Murphy of the Second district yesterday at 4 PM for failing to complete his run to the end of Boston avenue He faces a City Court hearing this morning.
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Boston Avenue
John Jo Oberg
Jitrney
Malin Street
Murphy
Second District
Weather Bridgeport Records and Almanac Notes
Weather data from Bridgeport area shows fair and cool conditions with a rising warmth in the west for Saturday. Reports include observations from New Haven and surrounding coastal towns with temperatures ranging from the high 50s to 70s and cloud cover varying from clear to cloudy. The Daily Almanac provides sun rise and set times and tidal data for Bridgeport vicinity.
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75Th Meridian
New Haven Weather Bureau
Wea
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Block Island
Boston
Buffalo
Clay
Cincinnati
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
Hartford
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Nantucket
New Haven
New Orleans
New York
Norfolk
Northfield
Pittsburgh
Portland
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Clay Washington
Bridgeport
Middlebrook Almanac
Bargain Day Specials On Hats Coats and Furs
Saturday sale offers exceptional values on fall and winter hats, waists, petticoats, capes, muffs, veils, coats, sweaters, and furs. Marabout capes and white lingerie waists featured with wholesale pricing on raincoats and fur items, including Black Velvet hats and silk waists.
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Porterhouse
Hamburg
Ghican
Uneedas
Mohican Creamery
Moh
Beloa
Nebenzagl Shoe OD
POLI
Main ST
Cheney
Selectman
Cotaioun
J. A. Maxwell
Garatrover Colhoun
W. C. Lange
H. C., Alford
John Street
Maryland
Milt
Johnson
Fairfield Democrats
Gdwiet Flanagan
U.S. Constitution
Hitney Man
Bridgeport Records
Post
Cannon St
New England
Tatr
California
Carter’s J
Fletcher
Castoria
Horlick
Pistbaw's Vegetable Cripad
Riker Brug
Ade
Temporia
Cigar Supreme
Connecticut
Jordan Almonds
Rexall
Rexall Orderlies
Woodbury
Rexall Stores
F. K. Bernstein
Noble Ave
B’p’t
W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Harvey and Lewis Co
Conn
Rue St. Cecile
Paris
Indiog
Alba Aon
Eereeee Suis
Ulaving
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