Private Kolesar Dies of Wounds at 28 in Army Service
Private Kolesar of 5584 Berkshire avenues, drafted May 24 and formerly of Company B, 326th Infantry, died of wounds on November 22. His mother Mrs. Mary Solesar received War Department telegram December 6. a letter from her son dated November 14 arrived eight days before his death. He was 28, known in the East Side as a plumbing shop operator. Other local soldiers noted include Private W. L. Dooley, listed wounded. Private William Shea recovering from wounds. Private Pietro Mastra severely wounded. Private William P. Melia wounded October 8 with the 316th Infantry. Private Frank J. McDonough wounded October 12 with the 216th Infantry. Private James Vesnuras wounded September 29. and Private Domenico Amereno reported missing after October 11 with the 18th Infantry.
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Jehan
Kolesar
Berkshire Avenues
National Army
Company
326Th Infantry
Mary Solesar
War Department
Tve
East Side
W. L. Dooley
Pembroke Street
Liam Shea
Jane Street
Camp Devers
Pietro Mastra
North Washington Avenue
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
William P. Melia
Mary Melia
Laurel N Avenue
316Th Infantry
Frank J. McDonough
Edward McDonough
James Street
216Th Infantry
Bridgeport
James Co. Vesnuras
West Liberty Street
American Expeditionary Forces
Veteran of Flanders Dash Returns Home
Corporal John A. Gardner of New York, a 105th Machine Gun battalion veteran, wounded twice in action, arrived home on the Empress of Britain and is in Debarkation Hospital 3 at Greenhut's New York. He saw front lines in France after arriving, with training at Spartanburg and a brother in the Tank Corps overseas. He notes he has had enough and did what Arthur Guy Empey did in war.
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John A. Gardner
Wheeler Avenue
105Th Mchine Gun Battalion
New York
Debarkation Hospital
Greenhut’s
Dartford
England
Arthur Guy Empey
Three Luxuries Must Be America's Daily Practice
The Rev. Mexander Alison Jr. urged in a First Presbyterian sermon that Americans must live by three wartime luxuries daily. He urged embracing ideals, aiding overseas neighbors, and loving one another. He warned against complacency, urged ongoing civic reform, and tied Monroe Doctrine relevance to postwar liberty.
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Uhlif
Mexander Alison, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Monroe
Western Hemisphere
United States
Lurope
International 4 Ngs
Mr. Alison
Presidant Faunce
Wilson
Broad Beransa
Rev J R Brown Outlines Future of Czecho Slovaks
Rev J R Brown spoke at First Baptist West and Washington Avenues on the Czecho Slovaks history religion and future. He highlighted John Huss Ziska Procopius and Comenius and noted Dr Masaryk as provisional president and likely candidate for the presidency when peace comes. He also touched on Czecho Slovaks in the United States and listed trades such as cafeteria work manicuring and shampooing taught in New York public schools.
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First Baptist Church
West
Washington Avenues
J. TR. Brown
Republic
John Huss
Ziska
Procopius
Comenius
Masaryk
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Brown
United States
Man on Roof Desperately Tries to Survive At Work
A dated diary entry describes Geo. B. Herrick and coworkers, including Hennessy and Zero, dealing with a skylight ledge episode. The narrator, hungry and stranded on a gabled roof, signals for food, endures a long wait, and finally descends for a sandwich while arranging business via signs.
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Lone
Louie
Bear
Hennessy
Auto Thefts Grow Larger Across Hartford Area
Auto thefts rise sharply as Hartford police report total losses around 8200 000 for the state and 360,000 in Hartford. Commissioner Stoeckel urges stronger enforcement to curb thefts and ease public anxiety, proposing measures to deter the illicit practice amid wider prohibition-era debates.
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Robbins B. Stoeckel
Motoey Vehicles
Seys
Vahue
Uysstitte
Hartford
Tire Tales of a Worn Wheel and a New Life
In a factory yard two worn tires meet again after a year on the road. One recalls 6000 miles of rough handling and neglect before a service station repair gave it new air and life. The other, a newer tire, listens as tales of abuse and care unfold in stark, cautious detail.
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Mager
Thia
Ben
Franklin
Inspection tests adopted in state inspections
The state department announces a mandatory inspection process for public service and jitney vehicles. Each vehicle must pass equipment checks by an inspector prior to registration, with no charge for first inspection and a $2 fee for subsequent inspections due to defects. The program aims to improve safety in public service autos and enforce accountability.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Welcome for Bridgeport Returnees at Chamber Lunch
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce hosts a Monday luncheon to welcome returning soldivere and saifors. George ob. whidrnuin leads Red Cross efforts and explains the plan to share in welcoming the community’s returnees as they reintegrate into civilian life.
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Soldivere
Saifors
Bridgeport
George Ob. Whidrnuin
Gee Hign
Jed Cross
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W York
Connie Lewis
Fairfield Ave
Ima
Deer
Eli
Hannessy
Heme
Zero
Plains
Wenessy Wes
Aera
Lewie
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Uruly
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Louis Schine
Flan
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Franklin Car
Cowles Tolman
Dethlehem Trucks
Noble
Franklin Cars
Park View
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Vanazi
Connecticut
Union Aves
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow Agency
Maxwell
Motor Sales Co
Vicket Avenue
SATO
New England Tire and Repair Co
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Alwys
Herman Tober
Broad ST
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East End Auto Supply
Stratford Ave
H. L
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