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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1918

Page

4

Fairfield Passes Half Way Mark in Third Loan Drive

Fairfield reports $47,200 subscribed toward its $82,900 Liberty loan quota in a meeting at Judge Bacon Wakeman's office. A town committee fosters the drive with Rev. Frank J. Carlson and others active. A public rally at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church is planned next Monday night with speakers Private Douglass and Mrs. Coverdale.

Batafield Liberty Loan Bacon Wakeman Fairfield Greenfield Congregational Church Frank J. Carlson Marion Bunham B. x Rod Hairman Greenfield Hill Douglass Mno Marie Coverdale Edward Jennings Nor Pine M. C Dante Greenfield Countrie Youngsee Christian Association Nip YY. M. C. A. Orchestay O Ae Charles C. Saunders Ar Deyo Joseph Toth Eben

Local notes from Fairfield area and rail tragedy update

A string of brief items from Fairfield area recounts a Wesleyan delegation visiting later this month, M C A baseball matches against Bridgeport High in Sherman's lot, and April 80 meeting of Fairfield county leaders at Stairfield Congregational church with supper and officer elections. Activities include YWCA and G A programs, orchestra rehearsals at Mrs Burr home, a 35-boy scouts group, and M G A baseball practice. A New York stock exchange ban on Liberty bonds precedes a Fairfield tragedy: an elderly man killed by an express train at Southport was buried today at Potter's field. officials fail to identify him.

Burr John Toth Joseph Wakeman James Fox Wesleyan Bridgeport High School Sherman Marine Avenue Fairfield County Conference Stairfield G. A YW. MM. C. AL Willd Pairfield Southport Potter's Field Willan H. Donaldson Fairfield Bridgeport

War topics featured in ninth annual Chautauqua program

War topics form a large share of the ninth annual Chautauqua program to begin April evening in the High School assembly hall. Dr S Parkes Cadman Willard Scott Mary Boyle O Reilly and Douglas Wardrop headline talks on the present crisis and war fronts alongside four concerts and varied lectures.

de. S. Parkes Cadman Willard Scott Mary Thoylesley Cr. Douglas Wardrop S. Darkes Cadman Leeture Christobal Whitney Isidder Rene B. Weibourns Schubert .Cale Urs Cole Williamson Lory Thouncey W. Hawkins Mary Boyle O'Reilly Valeria TW. Darker New York City

New Haven Marine Recruits Call Targets and Rules

Sergeant May of the Marine recruiting station at 19 Congress Avenue New Haven announces a push for 39 000 recruits for four years or wartime service Training will be at Paris Island Va and recruits may receive 30 to 75 dollars monthly depending on ability Draft age men must present exemption certificates and parental consent is not required for enlistment

United States May Marine Corps Congress Avenue New Haven Paris Island

Insurance Underwriters Hear Ethics Talk in Stratfield Meeting

Charles W. Leovil of Pittsburgh, chairman of the ethics committee of the National Association of Insurance Underwriters, spoke to a large gathering at the Stratfield. His address, Our Field of Ethics, drew keen interest from Connecticut Life Underwriters' members. C. E. Stockder is president, Ly man Rich of Waterbury is vice president, Elmer Tyron of New Haven second vice president, and Max Harstall serves as secretary and treasurer.

Charles W. Leovil Pittsburgh National Asociation of Stratfield Connecticut “Life: Underwriters’ Association Scovil Connecticut Life: Underwriters Association C. E. Stockder Lyman Rich Waterbury Elmer Tyron New Haven Max Harstall

Tenement Fire Causes Smoke Fill at 702 East Main Street

A small blaze in a third floor tenement at 702 East Main Street caused smoke after tenants removed a stove and damaged wiring. Firefighters from box 614 responded after an alarm at 1:07 PM. no injuries or property damage were reported. The building is owned by John Reupher.

t#& stove East Main Street Bacoming John Reupher

What Are We Living For Text Reflections on Purpose

Pepper talks to GiVIs about purpose and the idea that life is serious business to be carried through with honor. The piece urges mature reflection on why we wake each morning and whether we live to give or to get, urging acts that brighten life rather than hoard them.

Tocqueviie Fife

All Wool Serge Mens Lisle Hoge Shoes and Shirts Sale

All Wool Serge Mens Lisle Hoge with reinforced double soles in black and many colors at 35 cts a pair on main floor. Shirts in the Waverly make finished with soft French cuffs at 1.35 each, regular 1.50, and in Metric make plain colors with separate collars to match, new styles at 2.50.

Fashion Fabrics and Books at Unclear Discount Prices

A mixed listing notes French All Wool Serge in many colors including Tight Navy and Taupe at 82, 00 with sales, plus mentions of books and writings such as The Business of War by Tsaae Marconson Over There with the Austrians by Caystain R. TWiehivnyvett and The Patriotic Cook Book. Several titles and prices are cited, with references to shelves on the third floor and various markdowns.

Tsaae Marconson Caystain R. Twiehivnyvett Annae Sort

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