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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
14
A narrated scene on a train platform describes a tense exchange between a wife and her protector Dicky as they brace for a perilous ride on an ordinary back platform. The narrator notes the danger of a fall along the rocky hillside, heightening the suspense.
A garden fete held yesterday at Jonathan Godfroy’s home featured stylish new summer hats selected in New York by Mrs. Lawrence Cornwall. The event raised over $300 for the American Chocolate Fund and was lauded as one of the season’s most successful. Little Sisters and Thimble Club members, plus the children who sold flowers, contributed greatly. Organization by Miss Waldo and her committee included numerous Mrs. and Miss names, with tea served by a large list of Little Sisters.
Funeral services for Frank P. Semon were held at the Gannon funeral home and St. Augustine's church with a Requiem Mass and burial in St. Michael's cemetery. Edward Powers also had a funeral at the Gannon home and St. Peter's church with a Requiem Mass and interment in St. Michael's cemetery. Edward Larkin, a 45 year old brass moulder, died after two days of lobar pneumonia. he leaves a wife, three daughters, two sons, three sisters, and two brothers, with services at Sacred Heart church and interment again in St. Michael's cemetery. A Loyal Order of Moose delegation attended. A coast patrol boat caught fire in harbor but was not seriously damaged. fire extinguished in about 20 minutes. The rest of the text describes a travel scene and vivid imagery of the Ashokan reservoir and surrounding mountains, with personal reflections on a train journey and anticipation of staying near a stream tomorrow.
New York July 12 Dan says war demand grows with little seasonal halt in leading industries. Weather and crop revisions aside, eastern manufacturing centers push for full capacity with some shutdowns for repairs and holiday suspensions noted to avoid delaying material flow. Weekly bank clearings reach 5.608 billion. BUZZER STUDENTS LEAVE two radio buzzer class students from State Trade School John Street and Tranistan Avenue depart for Camp Devens July 25 after earning certificates and expressing confidence in rapid advancement in service.
The National War Garden Commission of Washington advises wrapping jars in brown paper to shield from light before winter storage and offers a free canning book for a two cent stamp. Watch for stew No. 12.
City officials shipping board speakers and other groups honor Bastile Day with a Seaside Park program. The War bureau presents a band concert and The Marsellaise solo by Joseph Weiler. Rev Fr Massicotte and Rev Campbell deliver short orations for Franco American friendship. Community singing closes with America and the Star Spangled Banner.
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