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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
6
Eyro Banks proposes converting the Bridgeport Savings Bank into a trust company, seeking directors’ approval and possible General Assembly action to extend functions. City Savings Bank reportedly weighing a similar plan with official secretary Weygswell noted.
Dr John Th Brown discusses how war awakens visions of holiness and the supernatural among soldiers with historic figures like Jesus and Lincoln appearing in trenches. He will explain how to discern genuine manifestations and their impact on religion at the Whirst Baptist Church tomorrow evening.
Secretary and Treasurer SM Hayley of Bridgeport Savings Fans declined to discuss the issue yesterday. No further details were provided as officials refused to make a statement.
George F. Hinman appeared in Superior Court to press the state of Connecticut claim against the estate of Asa S. Parsons for board furnished to Cara I Parsons at the Connecticut State asylum for the insane. The state contends the Parsons estate, valued around $130000, should cover about $1000 for maintenance costs while the estate paid only $2 weekly. Corea Parsons, a daughter of the late Mr Parsons, remains at the retreat. Judge Haines reserved decision.
Milford Council of Defense met for plans to properly greet returning soldiers. Frederick M. Smith was chosen to represent Milford at the Hartford convention December 11 20 to discuss teaching English to foreign born residents. Mil f ord’s servicemen include Willas Newhall and Harry M. Barnes recently discharged. Guy Tedgerwood earned a second lieutenant commission after OT course at Camp Hancock. Charles L. Stowe serves as Senior Lieutenant in Naval Reserves. William McCarthy states he was not overseas. transport orders followed armistice. Also noted are two local marriages Mabel Igler and Nettleton and Hattie Elieu with James Burwell. funeral for Alice Sanford Gillette. new phone directories list 1 206 subscribers. A Shipyard Tomahawk Seven dance is planned at Myrtle Beach, and sugar coupons end authority shifts to household rationing. State Guards to remain in Milford with Company L and Reserve Company Bight. rifle range prepared for matches. Church services listed for several parishes.
Brest city council in Brittany plans a grand reception for President Wilson on arrival from Paris. A telegram from the Brest mayor describes a procession route with Breton symbols, a silhouette statue of Liberty visible from the harbor, calico banners praising Liberty and International Justice, and public celebrations and illuminations outlining Wilsons role.
Lacey Manufacturing Company, incorporated, filing certificate of incorporation at the town clerk’s office. The concern will manufacture, sell and dispose of machinery, tools and lectures and other kinds of equipment. The incorporators are Frank B. Carlson of Bridgeport, J. R. Woodbury and Fred J. Lincey of Stratford.
A register of quitclaim deeds records Samuel Klein to Joseph Taff patrick and others for parcels on Burk and Brook streets, along with several half and undivided interests in land with buildings on Peninsula and Olive streets. The will of Nellie Patty Bassett leaves life use to husband Francis Henry Bassett and distributes remainder to four daughters, with executrices and home at 12 Salem Street. Bequests include two church missionary funds of 95 dollars each. City officials inspected East Side sidewalks. public works and clerks accompany. Sunday services and a British Day talk are noted. Civil Service exam announced for Milford post office positions on December 14, with specific age and weight rules and a starting salary of 1100.
Arthur I Peck, Boston lecturer, will address Redeemer Church Sunday night on France and the War. He outlines modern warfare tactics for civilians, presenting a provocative view of the conflict. Also noted is Peter Mace Quean and Rev Mr Rose speaking at services, with free seating and no charge.
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