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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1918

Page

4

Engineers Elect New Officers At Meeting

Engineers from the War Industries board and the New England regions elected officers for two associations during a convention at the armory. The Commercial Engineers chose Pettie for president and Atkinson as vice president, with Myrick as treasurer and Allen Morehouse Bulkley as directors. The NEBA-NASNA elected Waite as president and Goodrich as vice president, with Henderson as secretary and Damon as treasurer, Eaton as conductor, and Graham as doorkeeper. They pledged coal conservation and a three member committee to implement plans, cooperating with state fuel administrators. The convention opened with remarks on conserving machinery and fuel for the war effort, and concluded with after-hours events and an upcoming Springfield meeting.

War Industries Board New England Fuel Administration New England Association of Commercial Engineers New England States Association National Association of StationaryEngineers Armory Commercial Engineers Adelbert W. Pettie Boston Harry H. Atkinson J. W. H. Myrick Claud D. Allen John B.D. Anderson N. E Frank D. Anderson Bridgeport Joseph Eccleston New Bedford Theodore N. Kelsey John F. Quinn Judson Pratt John H. Waterman Association Associaton Electrical and Power Equipment Section War Industrial Board War Board Mr. Waterman New Maeland Thomas A. Hawley J. J. Storrow John A. Morehouse Stratfield Lordship Park

Bargain Day At A Dillon Millinery Store

Wholesale and retail leading milliners offer today Saturday bargain day with last Tuesday's values. Hats from Panama to Milan and sashes, ribbons, and coats reduced to from $1 to $10. Silk waists, petticoats, and furs discounted, urging shoppers to visit for special price reductions today.

Main St. FE Dillon & CQ Main St Hartford Rue ST Cecile Paris Shetland

Zink and Daughter Escape Serious Injury in Fairfield Crash

Fairfield July 12. George H. Zink Jr principal of Lincoln School Bridgeport and his daughter escaped injury when his Buick traveling west on Center street collided with a Dodge driven by George S. Wilson of Westport at 6:45 pm. Wilson’s car hit the Zink vehicle in the rear and turned it over. the top saved the occupants as they were thrown out. Both drivers said they rode at moderate speed. Motorcycles Policeman FP J. McGarry summoned them to appear in town court Monday morning. Wilson’s car was only slightly damaged.

Fairfield George H. Zink, Jr Lincoln School of Bridgeport Zink Georges. Wilson Westport Center Street Wilson Elliott Street J. McGarry

Locomobile to Put Up Brick Building

Building commissioners granted nine permits totaling about 9275 yesterday afternoon. One permit covers a one story brick and frame building for the Locomobile Company of America on the east side of South Main street. Other permits include private garages on Dodd street Noble avenue Suburban avenue Yarrington court Lindley street and 240 Seaview Avenue for various owners plus a remodeling shed conversion on King street and a two family house on Lindley street. Three applicants were accepted at the regular army recruiting station on Fairfield avenue with enlistees to Fort Slo Cum Fort Terry and others. No recruits at Cannon Street navy station. A Brass worker Leroy Headley from Milleville New Jersey enlisted in cavalry. George Plage and Joseph Flaherty enlisted in coast artillery. An enlistee from Stratford joined British Canadian forces at Fairfield avenue.

South Main Street Locomobile Company of America Dodd Street L. and J. Jamelik Noble Avenue Fannie Rich Suburban Avenue Tony Cuccaro Yarrington Court Mra .A. Ormonroyd King Street Francis Burr Perry Thomas Street Bridgeport Christian Union Lindley Street Charles Lush Seaview Avenue A. F. Cantor Fairfield Avenue Leroy Headley Plum Street Milleville N. J Fort George H. Plage Hallett Sirest Joseph P. Flaherty Coast Artillery Fort Terry Navy Cannon Street Lew W Harris Sachs Street Stratford Conn

My Style Diary Reveals Rose Gift From Jane Granger

Mrs Granger visits our home with yellow roses from a southern garden and explains her father sent rose bushes to feel like home. She appears in a pale grey chiffon frock with rose border embroidery and bell sleeves. Jack has recommended her husband for club membership.

Vaile Jack

Prohibitionist's Worry Keeps Him Seeing Shadows

A Prohibitionist frets over others affairs so intensely that he fears being left alone overnight, insisting others stay out of sight while he seeks rest.

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