Three Lads Held For Auto Theft After Joy Ride
Edward Connolly aged 13 of 42 Bishop avenue and Charles erber 1$ years old of 219 Hol ker avenue plus a third youth were arrested after stealing a car from Ridgeport Gaslight company garage. Connolly, once employed there, allegedly took the car last Saturday without permission for a joy ride. Detectives Simeon Gerrity and Dervick with J. Gerrity arrested them on the East Side. all three held on $100 each awaiting a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Connolly
Bishop Avenue
Charles Erber
Holker Avenue
Ridgeport Gaslight Company
Connolly
Anid
Sogeanleorge F. Simeon
Frederick B. Dervick
Vin J. Gerrity
East Side
Jem
Cleveland Trolleys Still Held by Strike
Cleveland Ohio December 3 Without attempting to run a single street car since the strike began at five this morning George L Radcliffe vice president and general manager of the Cleveland railway company said service would resume after midnight with both men and women in charge of the cars The amount of service would depend on the number of workers reporting for duty The strike was to press for reinstatement of women as conductors whom the men say the company agreed to discharge then refused to do so
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George L. Radcliffe
Eveland Railway Company
Radiffe
One More Local Boy Pays Utmost Sacrifice in War
Private Edward Belden of 797 North Avenue was killed in action November 4 as telegrams received by his mother from the War Department confirm. He joined in 1911, served to 1915, and went to Europe within the first year of the war. Also listed are Sergeant Wesley Gould of 12 Green Street Milford wounded in action in the St Mihiel sector September 20. he fought since the Mexican trouble era and sailed for France in October VOLT. Sergeant Gould, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Gould, is 20 and cited by Major General Edwards for valor at Chateau Thierry. Sergeant Gould joined Troop A at the borders and served at the front. Also reported is Sergeant John J Barnwell at 118 Berkshire Avenue severely injured in action after November 5. he spent time in arc hospital in New York and returns home after two months. Private John J Kuba of Adams Street reported missing in action November 4. he was with Company E 616th Infantry, last letter dated September 20. he had worked at Home Brewing and played football for Oakland and St James teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Beldon
North Avenue
War Department
Belden
Europe
Wesley E. Grould
St. Mihiel
Alfred 2
Gould
Green Street
Milford
Edwards
Chateau Thierry
New Haven
Franca
United States
John J. Kuba
Josephine Kuba
Dl Adams Street
616Th Infantry
The
Home Brewing Company
East Side Athletics
Oakland
St. James
Quick Relief For All Rheumatics
Advertisement touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism promising relief in two days with a daily dose. Claims include dissolving uric acid and driving it from the body, tested by Judge John Barhorst of Ft Loramie Ohio who supposedly recovered from crutches. Available at I tigan's Drug Store or any druggist with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Tigan
Ones
John Barhorst
Ft. Loramie
Ohio
Jonegecal Rit Ang Purity and Deliciousness
Fragmentary reader note describes a pursuit of purity and deliciousness, with unclear references to product qualities and taste. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are evident in the text.
Champion Red in Critical Condition After Attack
Champion Red, a colored resident known as Champion Tred, was found wandering on Water Street in Warr yesterday morning with a fractured skull. He says he was jumped by white men near Wall's Theatre around 10:30 Saturday night, suffering injuries believed caused by a heavy weapon. he is now in Lridgeport Hospital in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Tred
Warr
Lridgeport
Champion
Wall's
Water Street
Flan to Welcome Returning Soldiers in Boston
Boston plans for a homecoming reception for soldiers aboard the steamship Canopie were started by Governor McCall. A letter from Major General Henry Jervay indicated War Department plans to discharge men at camps in their home states, with the Fifth Pioneer Infantry likely to be mustered out at Camp Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Canopie
McCall
Henry Jarvey
Washington
War Department
Tio
Fifth Pioneer Infantry Regiment
Jervay
Camp Davens
Home Service Aids Families Through Red Cross Effort
The Home Service section of the American Red Cross outlines aims to support the morals and welfare of military families in the United States and Allies. Distribution details cover aiding civilians harmed by direct acts of war, with named volunteers and staff listed for the Loma view committee and local service team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Red Cross
Bria
D. i
Zionland Dry
Campene
Bridgeport
Te Loma
Jaapoe
Warren
Paul Riker
Precter
William Bo Tises
Irs
W. Bishe
Oe Chapman
Murray Jahres T
Taco Leon
Wron
Vie
Egbert Opnson
Mes
Frank Trees Tovise
Iker Weeks
Lilly Wilmot
DeLacour
Z. Barnett
Issa
Uth
Norma MM. Kimbatl
Monel Stallson
Betsey
Mitcheil
M. C. Mare
Fuller
PORT
Finbenitchs Critical Hospital Condition Reported
A man named Finbenitch, 33, was struck by a trolley on Stratford Avenue Bridge yesterday at noon. He suffered internal injuries and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition by Dr. F J Keegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Inbanitch
Frollister Court
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Bridgeport Hospital
Winbenitch
Hubertre Gream Company
Jin
F. J. Keegan
Cautious Policy Favored for Reconstruction
Dee. a ress Men attend the reconstruction congress called by the Chamber of Commerce to discuss prudent policies for postwar readjustment. Resolutions urge no sudden product dumping, steady labor, no arbitrary price fixing, and broad business latitude to solve reconstruction. Some advocate mild Sherman amendments, others oppose railroad nationalization while supporting tighter regulation of corporate affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee. Aress
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Lion
War Service Committee Oh
Stone Building Committee
A. C. Bedford
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
National Petroleum War Service Committee
Wilson
Bridgeport Credit Men Meet at Seaside Club
The Bridgeport Association of Credit Men convenes at Seaside Club tonight to discuss After War Credit Readjustment. Jeremiah W. Jinks of New York University will elaborate on the topic alongside L. M. Allen of Bridgeport Truss Co. Z. C. Pragy of New Haven Bureau weighs in Dark Clouds Inside Out. Dinner at 7:30. reservations with Celary C. Snoke of Bullard Tool Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Association of Credit Men
Seaside Club
Gil
Jeremiah W. Jinks
Lily
New York University
L. M. Allen
Bridgeport Truss Company
New Haven Oeration
Z. C. Pragy
New Haven Wer
Funeral services for Private Jenice Sinke held today
Private Jenice Sinke of 10 Grant Street died last Saturday at United States General Hospital Olisyile New Jersey after pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at St John Nepomucene Church, burial at St Michel's cemetery. Sinke was a member of the State Teeppe Ube Simke and National Kats Squadron. survived by Uhren sisters Gertrude and spore Sinica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenice Sinke
Grant Stree
Genell Hospital
Olisyilie
N. J
St. Jonive Nep
Th. C
Bt. Michel
Cem.sey
Teepe
Teepe Ube Simke Was Well Know Meimnber of the Sk, Ta- A. Te
National
Kats
Lin St.alin Nene Geu~ Society. Te
Tiscytes
Uhren Sisters
Gertrude Jen
Spore Sinica
Prominent Army Officers Nominated for Rank Elevation
President Wilson nominates Lieut. Gen. Robert Sal i of the nation’s army for promotion to major general. Several colonels are named for brigadier roles in the national forces, including George Wo, Wilboreth Hiatin, and Charies 1, with unclear details due to text damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaeeinogtarn
Wilson
Robert Sali
Te Nation Armas
Byiguiders
de Regina
George Wo
Hovetharos Steunies
Wilboreth Hiatin
Rae
Dois Oi Obrertrral
Churies
Marcello Wounded in Meuse Battle Founding Columbus Club
Private Joseph Marcello of Company D, 18th Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marcello of TiG Peambroke Street, reported severely wounded after combat in France on October 15. A Columbus figure since founding the Columbus Boys Club ten years ago, he entered service last May at Camp McClellan, Anniston, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marcelio
Joseph Marcello
L0th Infantry
Daniel Marcello
Tig Peambroke Street
Frange
Marcello
Columbus Boys’ Club
National Army
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Albama
Recovering from Five Wounds Over There
Private Arthur Currius formerly with the American Railway Express writes from a base hospital in France to Frank Skrapp of Stratford avenue. He reports recovering from five wounds received in the big drive that began September 26 and says he went over the top five times. He also mentions Stratford avenue bridge and hopes it isn’t finished before he returns to Bridgeport, noting the sense of the city will change after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Currius
American Railway Express Company
Frank Skrapp
Stratford Avenue
Ifrance
Ele
Bridgeport
Yale and Towne Tear Challenges Bridgeporters
Yale and Towne Manufacturing workers form a basketball team and VW Williams of Department P and Pp is named manager. Williams issued a challenge to any semi pro team in Bridgeport, aiming to prove the unit’s strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale and Towne Manufacturing
VW. Williams
Department P and Pp
Williams
Bridgeport
Mothers' Club to Nave Party for Welcome Fund
The Mothers' Comfort club plans a 2:80 pm bridge and whist event at Stratfield Sunn Parlors to raise funds for the 102d Ambulance Company welcome home. A grand ball and hotel hors d’oeuvres are part of the gala with prizes for each table. reservations with committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
102D Ambulance Company
Mothers’ Comfort Club
Stratfield
Crosby
Billy
W. Clavik
Joseph
Dudley
Lounsbury
TeCombs
C. W
Fred Dubbs
Nellie Flynn
N.O G. Wiliams
Accounting positions advertised by Washington agency
Hiring drive continues at the United Employment Service on Fairfield Avenue for accountants and telegraphers to work in Washington and nearby fields. Some postings offer up to 4200 dollars annually as authorities urge rapid response to the emergency telegraphers call. Local job seekers may apply through the Employment Service for placement in government service.
Genest Brand Margarine Featured At Elegant House Tles
A modern housewife favors Genest Brand Sweet Nut Margarine for entertaining guests, praising its appearance and taste as a superior butter substitute. The ad touts its processed ingredients, smooth texture, and a low price, urging readers to shop at the Direct Oping Cas in Main Street, Oyotte town, to find early-bird prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koto
State St
Ealy
Oyotte Town
Sulvertigemient
Visitors Arrive From Camp Eustis After Discharge
Unclear veterans visit Bridgeport residents after discharge from Camp Eustis. Artillerymen Clarence Comb Youns Harold Masia and Joseph Tradley traveled by aeroplane via Stamford and Newfield Park, then stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Clark. They waved to the Clark family a hundred feet above as they departed toward Mineola. Private William J. Bennett, formerly of Gregory Street, and Private Burnett, with battery D of the 38th Artillery, were noted arrivals from Camp Eustis. Burnett, a Bridgeport resident for over a decade, will stay about two weeks to visit friends before continuing service commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlarenc Comb
Youns
Harold Masia
Joseph Tradley
Iavelhurst Field
Mineola
Mgr
Henry S. Clark
Neroplane
Qlark
Hazelhurst
Aviators
Chain Tonn
Stamford
Newfield Park
Clark
William J. Bennett
Gregory Street
Bridgeport
Camp Tustis
Wiliam Burnett
38Rd Artillery
National Army
Wart Sloam
Wort Slocum
Port Warren
Watertown Arsenal
Massachusetts
Arsenal
Fort Andrews
Boston
Camp Muistis
Burnett
Pridgeport
Hils
Jersey City
N. J
Marines
Yost Typewriter
Chief Operators Talk Better Phone Service
Chief operators of the Southern New England Telephone company from across the state met at a New Flaven conference yesterday to discuss ways to improve telephone service. Bridgeport's Miss Marty Boreh represented the local exchange as operators shared experiences and plans to raise the service standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
New England Telephone Company
New Flaven
Marty ¥. Boreh
Local Exchange
Bridgeport
Soldier Sends Laconic Cable Message Home
Airs. N. G. Williams of 577 Howard avenue received a brief telegram from her son Private Fred Williams of the 102d Ambulance company. The message read Health-Love and carried no date or additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Williams
Howard Avenue
Fred Williams
102D Ambulance Company
Gaston Campaign Spent $22,594 in 1946 Governor Run
The Gaston campaign committee for Colonel William A. Gaston reported a total expenditure of $22,594 for the unsuccessful Democratic gubernatorial bid. Major costs were for advertising and speakers. The report was filed with the secretary of state in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Boston
William A. Gaston
Stop Hating England Sermon Plans on Britain Day
Rev William Wallace Rose of Universalis church schedules a Sunday program for Britain and France day. Morning sermon titled Stop Hating England to address anti English sentiment. Evening speaker Arthur EK Peck will speak at the city event. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace Rose
The
Universalis Church
Britain
France
England
Arthur EK
Peck
Jeance
Condition Critical After Fall Down Stores
Mrs. Daniel Brassill aged 44 of 763 State street was taken to St Vincent's hospital yesterday by Dr Joseph FT Keesan and remained unconscious with a skull fracture. She fell down stairs at home around 2am and seven hours passed before hospital admission. Little hope was expressed for her recovery. Labor Board Auditor Charged with Forgery. Edwin S Gee, 38, auditor for the War Labor board, arrested in Chicago on forgery charges involving government checks. to be returned to Washington for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brassill
State Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Joseph FT. Keesan
Brassil
Fei
Labor Board
Washington
Edwin S&s. Gee
War Tabor Board
Chicago
Gee
Evial
Convict on Stand Confesses to Killing in Court
James Regan, Sing Sing inmate and self described author of a string of crimes, testified in a New Fork court admitting to the Hamel murder but denying direct killing. He said he tried to suffocate Mrs. Hamel with a towel after a struggle, and claimed he acted only to protect himself, while also confessing other past acts under coercion and pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork
James
Regan
Sing Sing
Elizabeth Raksa
Streemansburg
Helen Hamel
New York
Connee
Hamel
Regal
Detects
Ftry Polen
Harry the Yet
Tudge Rosalsky
Tedy Rosalsky
Hess
Burns
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Chums
Reid Todd
Main St
Nowland's
Kiddie
Paris Myers
Merican Hardware Stores Inc
Wairfield Ave
Middle St
Cann
Ang
Toad
Frisbir Pes
Champion Red
Flan
Home Service
Finbenitch
National Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Credit
Priv. Simke
Meuse
Yale and Towne
Bridgeporters
Mothers’ Club
Nave
By Pean Cell
Camp Eustis
Stamford Montis
Ske
Meee
Agsav Mischae
Mackinaws
Qo Rendy
Jong Pats
Stele Sind
Presar
Esarisch
Sears
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