Former Local Pastor Tells of Busy Life in Camp Shelby
The Bridgeport Pastors Association learns from Nev. GP. E. Mathias now serving at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He describes the camp’s location near Thattieshore, climate milder than Connecticut, and tents housing soldiers from Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and West Virginia. He notes YMCA activity, mail and money handling, daily drills, religious services, and efforts to form company Bible classes while acknowledging temptations but praising spiritual work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Pastors’ Association
Nev
E. Mathias
Camp Shelby
Miss
Mathias
Pastors’ Association
Vine Forest
Camp Shelley
Thattieshore
New Orleans
Connecticut
Ile North
Shelley
Imnen
Gsuurcsen
Hese
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Druin
Jesus Christ
Christ
Miserable From Stomach Trouble Ad Claims Relief
A Montreal reader from 594 Champlain St reports two years of rheumatic and stomach ailments with dizziness and back pains. An advertisement promotes Fru t-atives as the only medicine that helped Louis Labrin of Montreal, priced 50c a box or 6 for $2.50, with trial size 25c, available at dealers or by mail from Fruit-atives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlain St
Montreal
Louis Labrin
Fruit-atives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Today's beauty talk shampoo mix from Canthrax ad
An old advertisement promotes a cheap home shampoo made by dissolving Canthrax in water. A teaspoonful in a cup makes a liquid cleanser that cleans hair, removes dandruff, oil, and dirt, then air dries to a fluffy soft luster.
Weston. Whist and Winter News and Obits
Miss Sarah Becker dies after weeks of illness at her sister Mrs. G Warren Bradley’s home on Bradley street. Funeral at Bradley residence, body sent to Hillside, S. C. for interment. Arthur Sherwood of Wradier and Candee daughter of Charles Candee announce marriage at Easton parsonage. Clarence C Smith returns after boils. Evening Whist club gathers with many known locals. Several residents suffer accidents, health updates, and local social news.
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Weston
Jan
Sarah Becker
G. Warren Bradley
Bradley Street
Bradley
Hillside
S. C
Becker
Hillsdale
N.Y
Isliva
ersidtLon
Anid
Ster
Garren Adley
M Becker
Gradley
Arthur Sherwood
Wradier
Achsah Candee
Charles Candeoof
Easton
Sheed
Dewitt C. Bradley
Clarence C. Smith
Mith
Herman Langzelter
Tyerson
GC. Panton
Clifford Palehen
Trans Plain
Adela Welle
Massachusetts
Gilvia Ti
Kellogg
Tlitlerost Avenue
Arthie
Simad San
Lyons Plain
Kifeh
Toalja Cmiurthy
Unlawful To Color Cleomargarine To Resemble Butter
Hartford news reports Attorney General Hinman advised Dairy Commissioner Holt that it is unlawful to color cleomargarine by any method that makes it resemble butter. Also noted is an probate matter in Bridgeport where Frank B. Smith seeks administration of Ella C Smith estate. The estate lists $2,700 in Bridgeport savings banks and $1,506 in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
George R. Hinman
Thomas Holt
Charles Downs
Bridgeport
Ella C. Smith
Frank B. Smith
Long Hill
Bridgeport Savings Banks
Cut Down Regulation At Great Lakes Station
Chicago January 30 Captain William A Moffat commandant at the Great Lakes training station ordered a reduction of the station population to 18000 to safeguard health conditions. The station now has about 26000 to 30000 men. Washington January 30 Raymone B Stevens vice chairman and George Rublee of the board’s legal staff will be sent to London as permanent representatives of the Shipping Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Moffat
Great Lakes
Ding
Lepresent Shipping Board
Washington
YPFALIAN SHIP LOSSES
Shipping losses for the week ending January 26 totaled two Italian steamers over 1,500 tons and two sailing vessels under 100 tons. One steamer damaged managed to reach port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypfalian
Rome
Jan
Seamen Mutiny Reported At Sea Near Coast
A mutiny aboard a vessel reported several hundred miles off the coast triggered a call for aid. The ship's name was not disclosed and the incident surfaced from Atlantic Park with details sparse and unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Park
Jan
Gore proposes nationwide fruit and vegetable dehydration centers
In January 1984 Senator Gore introduced a plan to create dehydration points for fruits and vegetables across the country. Facilities would be publicly accessible with half of costs covered by states or municipalities, and a $2,000,000 appropriation proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Gore
Eleven Thousand Army Officers to Graduate Soon
Washington reports that about 11 006 officers will graduate from the third series of training camps now in progress, bringing total graduates from these camps to 46 000. Commissions were issued to 8742 graduates and 17 887 of the ser vice, with complete statistics showing 148 men under instruction.
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Washington
Dan
Progre
Isto
Perot New Envoy Arrives With Dutch Counsellor In Tow
Washington reports the Netherlands appoints August Phillips as new minister to the United States. He will be accompanied by Jonkheer W. tf. De Beaufort as counsellor of the delegation, a former attaché to the delegation in Washington. Chevalier Vin Rappard will soon leave for Thailand and join the foreign office after his successor arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perot
Washington
August Phillips
Netherlands
Jonkseer W. Tf. de Beaufort
Regation
Mr. de Beaufort
Chevalier Vin Rappard
Thoiland
Artives
Foreign Office
Automobiles Damages and Court Claims From 1916 17
A 1916 collision in Kos-7A crossings yields $1000 damages claim for being struck by an automobile. Coreki of Bridgeport sues Jennings for $1000, alleging injury and bruising. Nov 9 1916 noon accident at Morroughs street. Doherty sues O Donnell for $750 damages. A prior judgment of $487 plus costs was recovered against Edward J. Donal% of Derby in a 1917 case. Executors and sheriff service issues reflect ongoing legal actions into 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coreki
Bridgeport
Hasenubian Common Pleas
Jennings
Anth Street
Morroughs Street
Quafelock
Joseph P. Doherty
Patrick O'Donnell
Derby
Edward J. Donal
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Iltabaistratin
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Eildeen
Che Yuen
Cleo
WSS
United States
Toice
Chester
Clifford B. Wilson
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