Southport Daughters Hold Large Meeting and Drive
Southport Kings Daughters and local groups report a large meeting at the Wakeman Memorial building. Mrs. Howard Wakeman directs Red Cross memb drive with volunteers from Bondport and nearby towns, while the King’s Daughters prepare sewing and social events at Pequet road home.
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Uthport
Spealhasy
Howard N. Wakeman
O. Garr
Red Cross
Southport
Bondport
Orbe
Hvassers
Mrgin Wakeman
Five Months For Theft From Hospital Patient
A Stamford hospital orderly named Cummings, of Skunford, was sentenced to five months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing $250 from a patient. Judge Case called it a “pretty sheen story” as the criminal case concluded the opening session yesterday afternoon. Theodore Taxter, 16, pleaded guilty to newspaper office burglary and was sent to the State Reformatory during minority. William Conklin of Norwalk pleaded guilty to burglary of a Norwalk plumbing shop. three months with execution suspended and placed on probation.
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Lor
Stamford
Perland Cummings
Skunford
Tudge Williams
Criminal Superior Court
Cummings
Theodore Taxter
Stamford Advocate
State Reformatory
Robert G. Delforest
William Conkiin
Norwalk
Conklin
Beans and Stew Taboo By Returning Soldiers
Private Ernest Weed reports twelve Bridgeport soldiers discharged from Fort Slocum will return home Saturday noon. They vow not to eat beans or stew for a year. Names include Stephen Davis James Sweet Dennis English George Hatten Clarence Schnesler George Callahan Ernest Weed Donna Crowther Charles Dean Bernard Nelson Harold White Charles Brett. Local items note furloughs and ill health among residents, with updates on returns and a Florida home.
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Ernest Weed
Bridgeport
Fort Slocum
Weed
Stephen Davis
James Sweet
Dennis English
George Hatten
Clarence Schnesler
George Callahan
Donna Crowther
Charles Dean
Bernard Nelson
Harold White
Charles Brett
Connecticut Man Listed Among War Casualties
The War department reports 70 New England casualties with 440 died of various causes and 217 missing. Among Connecticut entries is Bridgeport resident Charlie Mitchell of 329 Railroad Avenue listed as killed in action. Other Connecticut names include John Cummings Worcester and James Scimman Westport, with numerous wounded and missing noted across Massachusetts and Rhode Island as part of the national casualty roll.
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War Department
Mose
New Jenghind
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Fle
Charlie Mitchell
Railroad Avenue
New England
Mass
Adams
George B
Abington
Blynn
William J
Roxbury
Hickson
Samuel T
Chicopee Falls
Cassitore
Antonio
Weymouth
Cummings
John A
Worcester
Griniuson
James
Manchester
Conn
Latorella
America
Boston
Bernard L
Engineers Put Wage Question up to Winter
Stephen Purdy of the Locomobile Company and P. J. Grace of the Locomobile power division, Frank D. Andersen of Warner Dielss plant, form a committee of the Fridgepoort association No. 44, to meet Alpheus Winter, War Labor Board examiner, to learn reasons for his decision on awards to firemen, oilers and engineers. No awards were given according to Winter's interpretation. If needed the stationary engineers association will send a representative to Washington. The meeting was held in the Walldell avenue rooms Wednesday evening.
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Stephen Purdy
Locomobile Company
P. J. Grace
Power
Frank D. Andersen
Warner Dielss
Fridgepoort Association
National Association of Stationary Engineers
Alpheus Winter
War Labor Board
Fremaon
Oilers
Winter
Stitioneary Engineers Association
Washington
Emerling Treld
Walldeld Avenue
Altyde
Lovett Quits R. R. Board Returns to Union Pacific
Lovett resigns as director of the railroad administration division and returns to his former post as chairman of the executive committee of the Union Pacific. Workers anxious about back pay reported to Willliam Burton, legal advisor to the Charities department, about 16 men seeking overdue wages from various factories.
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Toberto
Lovett Jias
Railroad Administration
En Albul
Chalmman
Emiimiliea
Union Packie
Willtain J. Burton
Charities Department
Machinists Battle in Key Election Today
About 2000 votes will be cast in the annual Machinists election. Members will choose a business agent and assistant, with Lorne Benait and Savit contending for the agent post, Philip Besilels unopposed for assistant, and David Mivdesdale opposing Barry OIsl for general secretary.
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Anaveral Se Tury
Cremin
Lorne Benait
Samuel I
Savit
oMee
Philip Besilels
David Mivdesdale
Blarry
Bilton Cut from Navy Budget for Next Year
ASSHINGTON Dec 5 More than a billion dollars has been cut from the year's expenditures as expenditures for the coming six year. Secretary Danichs disclosed today that the estimates sent to Congress Monday were based on the War program and that the reduction process that already has eliminated over two-fifths of the 2,600,000,000 total is continuing.
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Asshington
Danichs
Congr Moniay
The New Overcoats at Store Showcase Demand
A store presents one of its most complete and comprehensive showings of greater values but fears demand will outstrip supply. Local shoppers see strong interest in the lineup of new coats and winter wear.
Hirsh and Wickwire Invite Personal Inspection of Seven New Models
Hirsh and Wickwire extend a national reputation based on personal endorsement and invite you to inspect seven New Wall and Winter models. The invitation promises a chance to evaluate products that symbolize their Sign of Excellence.
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Winkham
Charlesley
Gradley Goodscholidgeport
Melzi. Brotherton
Sadie Brotherton
Georgiana White
Increase Fareell
A. N. Steele
Trask
J. Nelson Bulkley
Spruce Street
Louretta Bulkley
Hartford
Miami
Pla
Edward In
Nurse
Maples Street
Greens Farms
Steinert
Gridgeport
George W. Goldy
Z. R. Blamey
Stella Wakeman
Centre Street
New York City
Samuel &. Jennings
Silliman School
Holland Hill
Earlrs
James Falles
Milford
Pernot
Pathfinder Girls
Wakeman
Margaret Oliphant
Southperk
Bairfielded School
Sherman Hall
Sherman School
Ik &, Sutton
William Taylor
Osborn Place
Edwin
Combes
Sylvia
Greenfield
Marion C. Dunham
Black Rock Naval Base
Luella &. Bull
Tod Cross
Slater
Smfou
Ronek
Ge ” Brown
Iiaele
Orderly
Court
John
Sherwood
Newport
R. L
Herbert Sherwood
Peqiot Road
Eben Williams
Sasco Hill
Frederick W. Hawkins
Hulls Farms Road
J. T. Stevens
Darien
John I. Nelson
West Way Road
Stevens
Ocola
Fla
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Bovinine
Houston St
New York
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Duchess
Spring Valley
Main St
Galgen
Main St.s
Clark
Kenneth E
Springfield
Fallon
James E
Brighton
Hayes
Albert
Winthrop
Dyneh
Jet F
Norwich
Rankin
Sidney P
Beverly
Sullivan
William Om Wi Himinth
Caselden
William T
East Boston
Matthieu
Phillippe T
Easthampton
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Mesnil
Herbert E
Lowell
Jasinski, John
New Bedford
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Carlson
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Southington
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Middleboro
Geary
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Uyuch
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Westport
JL Waltham
Bilton
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Hirsh
Towe
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Bridgeports
Axminster
Tite Smith
Murray Ca
Dr. Glattstein
Sinte Ste Fa Aiian Ave
Gobel’s Frankfurters
Gobel
Indorsed
Alfred W. McCann
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Antee
U.S
Morgan Avenue
Rock Street
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