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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
4
Washington December 17 Captain H Laning head of the bureau of navigation asked the Naval Affairs Committee for 12000000 to cover transportation and recruitment costs as more sailors are demobilized. He said the navy must recruit 200000 men next year to fill places left by discharged sailors.
Captain Laning told the committee that after July 1 the regular navy needs 350,000 more men to sign on for the postwar force while 720,000 four year and 45,000 war term recruits remain. Over 60 percent have asked to be discharged, though no promise to release four year enlistees exists. By July 1 next year 150,000 from the present force are slated for release, with 290,000 in the naval reserve to go inactive. some branches remain fully staffed.
Greenfield Hill Liberty chorus of 45 voices rehearsed Christmas carols at Dunham home for a Christmas evening performance at Greenfield Congregational church. The event features Oriental costumes arranged by Mr and Mrs Shackleton with Miss Milon C Dunham directing. The pageant promises a wonderful production with frequent rehearsals noted.
A 12 year old girl died Monday at 9 after a 38 day illness of influenza and pneumonia. Her family physician Dr Gieleke and specialists treated her with a nurse assisting. She was active in Dwight neighborhood school and Girls club as vice president. Survived by parents and sisters Dorothy Lois Marion of New Milford. Alice Winchester improves after illness at home. Parent-Teachers meeting voted hot chocolate for Dwight school. Mrs Everett Sherwood shows improvement after illness.
A purifying tank at the New Britain Gas Light company plant exploded this morning, causing estimated damage of 25 000 dollars. The flames were contained within the froproof building and did not spread to neighboring structures. Gas pressure in the city was low, forcing several departments to close.
The Charleston News and Courier notes that Mr. McAdoo’s resignation came suddenly with little warning, leaving citizens uneasy about the timing. It reports teachers’ meetings led by Dr. Winchester at the parsonage Monday evening were canceled until after the holidays as public schools close Friday for Christmas vacation.
Attractive gold front bordered brooches with pink cameo centers and engraved designs. Some feature opal, pearl centers, or plain and engraved cuff links, each in a fancy gift box. Baby pins with gold tops in plain and engraved designs, some with colored stones, in neat boxes. Fancy gold filled bracelets with hand engraved designs from $1.50 to $3.00. Men’s West Chains Walde mar design gold filled with spring ring for knife or cigar cutter at $1.00.
The Art Goods department offers a surplus of charming gifts including pin cushions crafted from fancily patterned Cretonne ribbon in various styles and shapes. Also featured are smoking sets in brass and mahogany with large tray, ash tray, cigar or tobacco holder, and match holder.
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