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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
4
A fine exhibition concert by Hugo pupils at the High School last night featured John Adam Trgo as director with Carl V. Larson violinist John Patruzzi and Mr Hugo assisting. The performance at the auditorium drew praise as one of the finest events of the season.
A five part composition was performed with the parts shared on two pianos by Mr. Hugo producing a beautiful sweet tone. Performers included Miss Helen WW Ss, Miss Jaydia Orlove, Bliss Grain, Goordman, Bliss Isibel Seamans, Mrs. Nellie Berger, and Diss Ade laide Zeigler.
Edward Downey, after three army and one navy failure, is drafted for July 22 to Camp Upton as one of 19 from his board. A jitney bus operator for two years, he seeks to join the Motor Truck Division and dreams of driving a large truck through Berlin to destroy the enemy’s stronghold, while Moose member Downey is a Bridgeport figure with hopeful friends.
Greenwich July 2 Special Charles F Rudloft Jr of Greenwich a member of Columbia unit United States Medical Corps drove an ambulance across shell swept fields in Islanders France transporting wounded soldiers and has received the Croix de Guerre for bravery according to Greenwich officials.
Funeral services for Ruth Anna Chambells infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus J Chambells will be held at 2 80 this afternoon from the parents home 30 Randall avenue burial in Mountain Grove cemetery William Gorman funeral held yesterday from 657 Laurel avenue large attendance bearers named The Journal mentioned in Hintracht cemetery Theodore Hoffman grandson of Charles H Morris Mary McMahon and other relativesDeaths include Mary widow of Owen McMahon and survivors across Meriden and nearby towns with multiple grandchildren and relatives Funeral will be held Friday morning from 57 Windsor avenue Meriden
A woman and her seventeen year old daughter in Traverhill Mass report hereditary anemia. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills their appetite improved, strength returned and color and energy steadied. The ad urges readers to buy pills at 50 cents a box or request a free book on the blood.
Herman TT Nolin and Tinert Ja Nolin, sons of Mr and Mrs, progress in military service. Herman, a sailor, trained at Newport, then guard at Brooklyn navy yard and yeoman in City Park barracks overseeing mail deliveries. Ernest enlisted in April, sent to Wentworth Institute, Boston, then Campbackson, Columbia, serving in signal division of field artillery. Both brothers were active in local clubs and bowling leagues. parents have moved to Brattleboro.
Colchester will host Independence Day rally under the auspices of local lodge leaders with Attorney Charles FH and Shapiro of Wisport among the scheduled speakers. A military drill, a public tribute to Jewish service members, and invitations to farmers from Bridgeport and nearby towns are planned.
Theodore Leonard has been sent to Fort Slocum by Draft Board No. 2 on a special exit. He will later be assigned to the Bridgeport district of the Ordnance department. Leonard moved from Stratford and was found fit only for limited service. The list of 19 men to be sent by this board to Camp Devers on July 22 includes Harold Nutting, Alfred Paterson, William Crumley, William Lee, John Maloney, Harold Meek, Dennis O’Shea, Premo Tassiliari, Louis Saloomey, Frederick Mallen, Folissier, George Beck, Hipolit Maleszewski, Philtin Saloomey, James Hussey, William Jacoby, Gustave Anderson, John Saxonmeyer.
Bridgeport led the nation in books sent to the French front, with 15 000 volumes weighing over three tons shipped in June. The effort, praised by the American Library Association, came from Bridgeport Public Library with help from stores, Minute Women, Boy Scouts and other volunteers. More shipments were expected as additional books continued to arrive.
Fire Commissioners Lindquist and Grennan were appointed to obtain bids and contract work for laying Warrenite around the engine house at No 6 on Central Avenue. The plan calls for 217 yards at 1.65 dollars per square yard plus a cement foundation for the driveway, totaling about 500 dollars. A related bill approved covered department insurance in Providence.
An old advertisement touts BeMiracle, a sanitary liquid claimed to remove hair under the skin, with money back guarantee. It lists prices 60¢ 31 and 2 sizes and offers mail order from De Mireele at Tth St. and Park Ave New York.
The fire commission reports the second pumping engine tested and up to standard, with city funds of 7900 to be requested from the finances committee. The fourth engine is said to be shipped soon by Kahinsoen Pumping Engine Co of St. Louis. James Goldstein was arraigned for reckless driving and the case continued.
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