Business Objects To Any Interference In Reviving Peace
Atlantic City N J Dec 2 Expressions of opinion that business should be permitted to work at its own problems during the reconstruction period and that government paternalism should be drawn upon were lauded today at a meeting of nearly 400 war service families tied to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The gathering prefaces the opening tomorrow of a reconstruction conference of business leaders. The conference aims to turn war production back to peace so with minimal disturbance. Suggestions urged War Industries Board should bid business back to peace rather than cease functioning. Disapproval voiced. best for War Industries Board to disband quickly and allow business and industry to solve problems cooperatively, as during wartime. W H Manss urged united effort of American businessmen in solving industrial readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
War Industries Board
W. H. Manss
War Service Executive Committee
National Chamber of Commerce
Local Ordnance Bureau Has Months to Run Yet
Waldo C. Bryant district chief of Bridgeport Ordnance District says the ordnance organization in the Liberty Building will not be broken up until city contracts are fulfilled. He estimates this will take months depending on Washington information, which has not yet indicated when duties will be complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo C. Bryant
Bridgeport Ordnance Dispict
Ordnance Organization
Liberty Building
Washington
Ordnance Department
Opening Day Zionist League Enrollment Reaches 500
Dozens of Zionist League of America teams begin city canvass with 500 enrolled. East Side headquarters at Hebrew Institute Kossuth Street, North End Madison Avenue synagogue, South End Stratfeld, West End Cherry Street synagogue. Over 200 East End Jews attend meeting at Connecticut and Carroll Avenues hearing speeches by Cohen Shapiro Beck Greenspun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zionist League of America
Herman Beck
East Side
Hebrew Institute
Kossuth Street
Esther Zalkind
North End
Madison Avenue
Samuel Snee
South End
Stratfeld
Pauline Miller
West End
Cherry Street
Connecticut and
Carroll Avenues
East End
Frank §. Cohen
Charles H. Shapiro
George Greenspun
Zionist Compaiion
Fairfield Man Dies In Southern France
John Flanagan, a Fairfield resident well known in Bridgeport and recruited by Stewart Construction for government work in France, died in southern France on November 20. He was 26, a Bridgeport High School graduate, and left his mother Mrs. John Flanagan of Thorpe avenue, Fairfield, plus brothers William A in France and Edward, and sisters Sarah Rosa and Mary Flanagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flanagan
Bridgeport
Stewart Construction
France
Thorpe Avenue
Fairfield
Bridgeport High School
William A
Edward
Sarah
Rosa
Mary Flanagan
Porto Rico
Phosphate Treatment Promises Quick Flesh Growth
An advertisement touts bitro phosphate as the best remedy for thinness and weak nerves. It claims rapid weight gain and health improvements by feeding nerves and providing phosphoric elements, with caution against unsought use. Hartigan Pharmacy and similar druggists offer the product with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Soldy Hartigan Pharmacy
Maet al
State Guards in Smaller Towns To Be Disbanded
Hartford Dec 2 State Guard units in Connecticut towns will be disbanded soon General Burpee said in an address to the Officers Association The force will be reduced though a drilled and equipped state force will be kept for at least another year 2600 officers and men have left for federal service leaving the State Guard with about 1000 more members than a year ago Prizes for rifle teams and a regimental drill medal were announced Resolutions honored Lieutenant Thomas Holliday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Liu-tien Ff. Burpee
State Guard
First Military District
Burpee
State Foces
Walter G. Murphy
France
Red Cross
Thomas P. Holliday
Driver Not to Blame in Mrs Holt Death Hearing
Three witnesses testified at the coroner’s hearing into the death of Mrs. John Holt of 776 Noble Avenue. They said the Milford driver Charles J. McCarthy kept a moderate speed on the right side as Mrs. Holt stepped from a trolley near Waldorf Street. McCarthy said he blew the horn and did not see her until she was in front of the car. the coroner’s finding is expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
John Holt
Noble Avenue
Charles J. McCarthy
Milford
Fairfield Avenue
Waldorf Street
100 Questionnaires of Nurses Not Returned
There are about 100 questionnaires out for a survey of nurses in this city that have not been filled. Mrs Bramann, secretary of the survey, said most graduate nurses have returned theirs while nurses aides and home nursing course graduates have not. About 350 questionnaires have been sent to the Atlantic division headquarters and they hope to send all to patrol by week end. They urge anyone with extra questionnaires to send them in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. Bramann
Atlantic Division
Pafora
Family at Funeral Ives Home Fire Alarmed Family
While the family of the late d ward Ives attended his funeral in Plymouth, sparks from a fireplace at 38 Russing Place ignited the chimney. Residents feared a blaze but No. 2 chemical quickly extinguished a small rekindling with no damage reported. family members had returned home to warm the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dward KR. Ives
Plymouth
Ives
Russing Place
Mr. Ives
Palestine Educator to Speak Here on Friday
Dr. Ben Zion Messiasson of Jopa pa Palestine will address an English talk Friday night at Park Avenue temple. Zionist workers will attend and he will be hosted by Attorney Charles H Shapiro during his Bridgeport visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Zion Messiasson
Jopapa
Palestine
Poli Theatre
Park Avenue Temple
Bridgeport
Mossission
Charles H., Shapiro
Alderman Ford Receives Chair and Moose Ring Honor
Alderman John J. Ford was remembered by Democratic friends on Thanksgiving Eve and presented with a large easy chair and a Moose ring to honor his return to the Common Council. The presentation came before the council’s annual meeting amid playful banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ford
Alderman Ford
Cyclops in Kiel Is Found by Germans in Canal
A letter to Jon Johnston’s parents from Newport News describes the U S S Cyclops, the missing naval collier, located in the Kiel Canal after German capture. It notes readiness to tow the ship back to the United States if engines are beyond temporary repair and mentions coal oil wireless gear and supplies being loaded for voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Barlow
Jon Johnston
U. S. & Yowhanan
South America
United States
Kiel Canal
Johnston
Newport News
U. S&s
Orion
Hamilton Made Head of Council in City Hall Ceremony
The article notes Hamilton is named head of the council during a formal first-night gathering. Gifts from colleagues include a $50 purse for Alderman McManus and a leather chair for Alderman Sanford, with Elks and yacht club members presenting items to various officials. Flowers and a horseshoe arrangement decorate Alderman MacPayden’s desk as the council outlines committee appointments across Ways and Means, Fire, Streets, Severa, Claims, Lamps, Printing, Unfinished Business, Harbor, Ordinances, Miscellaneous, Rules, and Memorial Day.
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McManus
Fourth
Bis Friends
William Chew
Primrose
Sanford
Ninth
Fred R. Canfiald
Martin
Highth
Elks
City Hall News Room
Patrick Guddy
Alderman Freeman
Twelfth District
Black Thorn Club
Park City Yacht Club
MacPayden
Bridgeport
Hamilton
Renchy
Burdick
Severa
Olson
Lewis
McBride
W. H. Brown
Baker
Blakeslee
Roder
D'Elia
Lamps
Stage
Lyons
A. RR
Brown
Cornell
Freemin
Conner
Harbor
A. R. Brown
MccManus
D‘elia
Stagg
Drew
Hogan
Ford
Sailor Dead Soldier and Sailor Hart in Auto Upset
NORWALK Conn Dec 20 Charles W Miner 20 seaman U S B Seattle and Guilford Conn died today after an automobile upset. His brother Herbert a soldier escaped injury but Hart Frick also of the Seattle had brain concussion. They had been to a funeral in Madison Conn and were returning to Brooklyn when their car overturned on the highway at Westport. The remark about fools appears at end with no factual bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Dec
Charles, W. Miner
U. S. B. Seattle
Guilford, Conn
Herbert
Hart B. Frick
Seattle
Madison
Conn
Brooklyn
Westport
A Lifetime of Suffering Solved by Fruit Liver Tabs
Donat Lalone of 63 Malsonoecuve St Hult reports relief from indigestion and constipation after trying Fruit Liver Tabs trustatives. He was told incurable before the remedy provided immediate relief and full recovery. Trial size 26e, 50g box for $2.60, available from Wa (advertisement).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Hult
Itis
Wauitatives Limited
Ogdensburg
Park City Youths Die in War Casualty List
Private William J. Sauer, 28, of Company s 886 Infantry, formerly of AS Hewitt street, died October 8. His sister Mrs Edward Stockbel of the same address received War Department notice. He worked at Lake Torpedo Boat and was well known in Bridgeport. Giorgio Bonomo, drafted last April, is reported killed in action. an uncle received word September 12 that he was in good health, later sent a telegram from Washington confirming death. Joseph P. Fitzsimmons of 354 Gregory street died of disease in France after pneumonia. He left Bridgeport for Camp Greenleaf on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Sauer
886 Infantry
Hewitt Street
Edward Stocbel
War Department
Bridgeport
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Giorgio Bonomo
Pembroke Street
National Army
Washington
Italy
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Joseph P. Fitzsimmons
P. Fitzisimmons
Gregory Street
France
Camp Greenleaf
City Settles Six Of Cases And Adopts Ordinances
The city settled six cases with one involving Evelyn Foster and Chary Smith on extending John street. City attorney secured $1,200 payment in full within 30 days and release of all liens. Council accepted. Two ordinances were amended: clerk of registrars compensation set at 900 and term during sessions. health inspector salary to 1850. Sewer wells ordered at Laurel and Cleveland. Kent avenue sewer hearing set for December 16. Alderman Cornell proposed amending rule section 9 to require unanimous consent for votes at same meeting. referred to rules committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torney
Evelyn Foster
Chary Smith
John Street
Laurel and
Cleveland Avenues
Kent Avenue
John A. Cornell
Committee On Ruies
Name M Adoo Successors Today
The article reports expected announcements on new leadership to replace McAdoo. Robert S. Lovett, director of capital expenditures, is a leading candidate to become director general. Walter D. Hines may stay in his current post. Lovett previously led War Industries Board priorties and chaired Union Pacific executive committee, aged 58.
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McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Robert S. Lovett
Walter D. Hines
Lovett
War Industries Board
Union Pacific
E. E. Hartiman
Southern Pacific
Harriman Lines
Texas
Major Franklin Honored At Bridgeport War Work Dinner
Dr Joseph Sullivan of the Industrial Service Section presented the award praising Franklin for munition production work. Franklin credited the staff across divisions for the record success and a committee including Franklin Brooks and Read planned annual reunions in Bridgeport. A light note recalls a Connecticut man slipping on a wintry front porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sullivan
Major Franklin
Bridgeport
Bryant
Franklin
J. L. Brooks
L. G. Read
Council Orders Two Streets Laid With Warrenite
The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to pave Phat Poplar Street and John Street with Warrenite within four short time. Mayor Wilson and city officials were named to contract with Warren Bros. Co. Other actions included reopening Barnum Avenue to traffic, extending the White Way on East Main Street, and notifying Water Street damage payments within 60 days. The lighting bill was reduced by 600, hearings set for December 16, including a Connecticut Oil tank at State Street. A stray note remarks on cold weather and a well built girl.
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Phat Poplar
John Street
West Avenue
Bark Avenue
Board of Aldermen
MacPayden
Wilson
Jacob A. Courtade
Willam el. Comley
Warren Bros. Co
R. A. Brown
Barnum Avenue
Hamilton
Burdick
Roder
Connor
Ready
Sanford
East Main Street
Ogden Street
Water Street
Plaza
Committee On
United Illuminating Company
Connecticut Oil Company
State Street
New Haven
Slume Company
Beechwood Park
Wartime Hair Dye Recipe Promises Quick Change
An advertisement touts Orlex powder as a home remedy to deep black or brown hair. It claims the powder dissolves in water for easy combing, includes directions, and guarantees no silver or harmful metals. The ad asserts a gray haired person will look twenty years younger.
Ambition Pills advertised as a nerve tonic
An advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills as a quick fix for nervous fatigue and debility. It cites benefits for anxiety, mood, and overindulgence effects, with refund promises if the first box fails and mentions price and authorized sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
Hindle Pharmacy
Jos. D. Hartigan
Thaindra Pharmacy
Jos. D. Hartigan’s and
Deslers
How to Acquire Hair Beauty shampoo from canthves
How to obtain a delightful hair shampoo with little effort using Canthves from a druggist. Dissolve a teaspoon in hot water to make a full cup of liquid that covers scalp and hair. Apply gradually, rinse, and dry with a fluffy finish for a fuller look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandruil
Hohenzollerns Attend Divine Service at Amersfoort Castle
William Hohenzollern and Augusta Victoria attended a 10 to 12:15 a.m. divine service in Amersfoort castle conducted by Rev. W. Reiebel of Zeist. Present were Count Von Bentinck and castle staff. The sermon drew on Isaiah XL and readings from Matthew XXI, with hymns and benediction. no foreign visitors or palace activity observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerongen
Holland
William Hohenzollern
Augusta Victoria
WV. Reiebel
Evangelical Brethren
Zeist
Count von Bentinck
Muylestein
Influenza More Deadly Than War
Washington reports influenza caused more U S deaths than American expeditionary forces from all causes from first landings in France through hostilities end. Census estimates based on 46 cities show 82 806 deaths from influenza and pneumonia Sept 30 to Nov 9. Aging outbreak may recur, advise early treatment with Father John’s Medicine to bolster strength and prevent complications.
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Washington
United States
France
America
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Ordnance Bureau
Scott's
Bloomfield
Frisbie Pies
Buechler
Jewelry
Nlialas Eee
Zionist League
Aso
Moose
Geotat
Cyclops
Kiel
Sailor Dead
Soldier
Sailor Hart
Park City
Sauer
Bonomo
Fitzsimmons
City
M’adoo
Ambition Pills
Census Bureau
Father John
Main Street
National Equipment Corp
American Hardware
Kodaks
Eversharp
Lorgnettes
Ritzo Hawley
Wydgeport
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