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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
3
Hartford April 20 Governor Holcomb announced the appointment of a rent commission for the city of Hartford. The commission includes Dr Flavel St Luther of Trinity College and attorney John.
The agency in the German Empire, described as the fastest growing, is labeled as the explanation and excuse department of the general graf Washington Dost, signaling a satirical or critical view of rapid expansion and bureaucratic politics.
Governor calls ten registered men from the city to report by August 22 for service at Madison Barracks Sackett Harbor N Y. Qualified volunteers will train and join the Graphic Section of the Military Aeronautics division overseas. If not enough volunteers are found a records search will begin to fill the needed posts.
Stratford residents discuss pay raises as Bridgeport workers recently received more pay. Board of Finance hearing set for Thursday night to consider police and firemen salaries amid high living costs. Local club urges funds for West Broad Street repair and a Barnum avenue Broad Street park, plus thrift stamp drive and moonlight bathing reports.
Fresh from the maker royals linger items priced well below regular rates. Lot 1 includes striped pieces with colored piping, dainty tucks, imitation crochet, organdy and linen models. Sizes 34 to 50, normally 2.50 to 3, special 1.95.
Governors of all states were asked to send representatives to Washington for a September 30 to October 1 conference on state and federal cooperation in dealing with industrial problems.
Brookfield aug 20 many from nearby towns expected to witness the masque on the old post road inn grounds aug 22 to raise funds for soldiers smokes directed by miss anna fox danbury also yales from holman aug 27 brookfield school of singing presents offenbach tales from hoffman at hill crest hall aug 27 at 8 pm with miss hildy deighton directing and a strong cast plus accompanists and noted singers from recent church concerts a cantata the christ child raised 54.88 for church organ fund notable guests include georgia stuart newtown james gamber brooklyn visitors and local residents at various homes and social events across the center
Dr. Joseph I F Watts a three year St Vincent’s hospital staff member will depart Bridgeport to assume duties at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC He recently was commissioned as a first lieutenant and came to Bridgeport after completing postgraduate study at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and medical training at Georgetown Medical College.
Papers filed yesterday in the Superior court reveal two divorce actions. Alfrida Dayton seeks freedom from Robert V. Dayton of Setauket following a marriage on April 3, 1913, and alleged desertion on March 25, 1914. Separate suit by Rank Tee of this city against Mary Lee, formerly of the city and now of Stamford, claims desertion in August 1908 and asks for custody of a minor child.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Senator Jacob H. Gallinger in Concord New Hampshire. The service is set for tomorrow in the First Baptist church. Also noted is Bart W. Maloney of the city receiving the Croix du Guerre from the French government for service with five French Colonial troops after 95 holes were shot through his ambulance on the French front.
Remnants from Gold Seal Congoleum offered by manufacturers in 5 to 12 square yard pieces. Ideal for pantry bath or hall, these like pieces can be matched to cover kitchens or larger rooms at minimal expense.
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