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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1918

Page

5

Milford Red Men Ready for Thrift Stamp Campaign

Milford Indians join a statewide thrift stamp drive on Aug 4 to show support for the war effort. The local lodge and Ackenash tribe, aided by Milford Metoaka council, plan a strong showing to back the Great White Mother in Washington. Local court notes report multiple drunken driving and theft-related incidents, plus community updates on hospital donations and Red Cross activities.

Milford Kaiser Jted Connectcut Ackenash Tribe Metoaka Council of Washington Down Cowt Georgy J. Smith Arthur Mackey Kossuth Street Hal James IF. Doherty Henry Bell May Bell Shepard Walnut Beach Barnett Zinner Benjamin F. Downs Downs A. F. Collins High Street Mildred Koeminele Newark N. I Putney Kathleen Putney Allington New Haven Sabloff Wolfson Fred Adamson U. S. Naval Regerves Priham New York W. 4. Schalkop Central Avenue Wold George Gillette Welch's Point William Buckingham Cillette

Lieutenant Given Five Years at Hard Labor

WASBLINGTON August 19 A military court martial at Camp Sheridan has sentenced First Lieutenant Milo Owank to five years hard labor for conspiring with another officer to commit fraud by presenting a forged claim for 1 006 dollars said to cover supplies delivered to the camp. The judge advocate general reported the conviction and sentence.

Wasblington Army Sf Wirst Milo Owank Sheridam Pravers Ly Dent Wilson Rank

Will of Alaria Inte Bequeaths All to Husband Timerech

Probate records show Alaria Inte of this city leaving all real and personal property to her husband Timerich Stwetezky. At his death the estate passes to five children Temerich Richard Elizabeth and Miivria share and share alike. The will names her husband and Ruth Denison of Mysex Connecticut as executors.

Alaria Timerich Stwetezky Temerich Richard Ilinabeth Miivria

Dehydrator Plant Nears Completion In Bridgeport

Bridgeport prepares to open a dehydrator plant to dry and preserve crops for winter. Under Chirmin F P von Wettburg direction, the rehydrator arrived and will be installed after minor building alterations and final plumbing. Officials expect possible opening by Saturday as parts arrive and utilities are connected.

Bridgeport War Bureau Bridgeeport Chirmin &. FP. von Wettburg

War Stamp Drive Revives Activity For War Savings

Public officials and investors crowded into the War Savings stamp drive as stamps went on sale at the D. M. Read company and Hineka Brothers. Mayor Wilson will draw the $1,000 winning number on September 21 while the $2,000 prize awaits the final drawing on September 27. Investors receive a coupon with each four thrift stamps. Walter B. Lashar of American Chain Company claimed coupon No 1 and prepared to drop his story in the plant box.

War Savings Stamp Committee Covnen D. M. Read Company Hineka Brothers Company

Seventy seven men of Third Division named for Aug. 26 call

Draft board No. 77 lists 77 registrants sent to Camp Greenleaf Savile City on August 26 for the Third Division. Names include Edward Weldon Arthur Wel don Joseph Ir Croshen Oscar Lawson John Kelly Edward Tuoson Frank Warnicke Dominick Perratta Michael Morrissey Louis Palumbo James Lenihan John Wlanagean Raphael Bubbie Kazimieras Smullkstis Howard Reilly Theodore Saufmann Chester Robinson Harris Schwartz James Lenihan etc. The LO LS registry appears with many more names and nicknames among 1917 registrants.

Camp Greenleaf Savile, Cit Ranels Eb, Aly Michael A. Neil Arthur T. Weldon John J. Delanen Suanj Lawrence Whey Angell Milula Michael Joseph Ir. Croshen Joseph Th. Emerson Oscar T. Lawson John J. Kelly Charles N. Sandnders Edward B. Tuoson Frank Warnicke Alford Hitch Dominick Perratta Michael Morrissey Louis Palumbo Marl Terwillizer Wylie T. Apte Fulius Slavin George W. Brown Clarence P. Smith Ralph V. Irwin Georgisi Aneguisto Farry Tawawrenee Raphael Bubbie Kazimieras Smullkstis Howard J. Reilly Theodore Sa John Schuessher James Collins Rudolph Schmeiser LOLS Edward L. Weldon Finton J. Kelly Edward W. Price Robert A. Campbell Frank S. Pirozzoli George W. Baier John HH Donahue Nicholas Pinto Vernon ©. Webb George W Smith Casey Mnonaco Edward Foley Mario Santitli Whitmore W. Reed Louis M. Lant Joseph J. Saunders I Felix Cloutier Troward A. Laifar Angelo Budelato Ralph J. Rapillo Edmonad J. Tfournier Harry M. Feeley

Stepney Wedding Unites Gertrude Crafte and Wallace Brown

Gertrude Crafte and Wallace Brown wed at Stepney home with 4 PM ceremony conducted by Rev. Alvin Clark of the Methodist church. After a luncheon, the couple motored to Weston where they will reside. The bride, a local schoolteacher, has many friends in the area and well wishes for the married life. A Stepney Volunteered Corn Festival and social is announced for Wednesday the 21st at the new fire house with refreshments and dancing. Additional community notes cover visiting relatives, Red Cross meetings, and local road repairs ahead of winter.

Unitedl Mlates Naval Currie Gunn Nbbahs Aire William Iissth Maple Street Alps Marsh Elsie Miarsh Robert Lomeroy Midel Marsh Agatheir Walton New York Myron Owrdman Nhupatuct Byard Laruiee Nuiatie Worl Savin Rock Devon Milford Red Cross Progressive Red Cross Naval Sasres Redross West Torren and Orange Slilford Raymond Davidson Camp Devens Mass Red George Secor Colonials Mises Epneny William Crafte Gertrude Wallace Brown Weston Alvin Clirk Methodist Church Pho Danbury Stepney Volunte 2 CO Ira Penfield Metta Staples Springfield Wheeler Homestead KK. EB. James Evelyn James T. Ackearson New York City Nelts Mark DL Cirlis Bridgeport George L. Turney Max Levine Canmip Greenleaf Lung Crawford Cas Cob W. B. Craft Roy . Turner American Telephone and Telegraph Company Maryland E. Osborn Dorothy Williams Emily Leavenworth Herome Brooklyn Mire TL. V. Slare’s George A. Smith George H. Clingan Avarlin New Haven Selectman Edwards Midsley

Restaurant Man Sues Over Main Street Store Lease

Nathan St. Coming, owner of a chain of lunch rooms, sues local fish dealer Michael C. Eaves for 10000 damages in Superior Court. Papers allege Hayes agreed in December 1975 to lease the Main Street store to Comins for eight years at 175 dollars monthly, with 250 dollars down. Comins claims breach and financial loss.

Main Street Nathan St. Coming Michael C. Eaves Hayes Comins Mayes Lus Toming

Outtersteen Capture Yields High Ground

British forces on the Merris front push into German zones to a depth of 2,900 yards gaining high ground near Lindtead. The British positions remain contested with light enemy fire from the Nineteenth Saxon corps observed advancing to counter.

Wranch Merris Westerlie Vortort Taubet

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