New Expense Put On Banks Frank Privilege Recalled
Officials of Bridgeport banks and trust companies were informed that the government has withdrawn the frank ing privilege for Liberty Loan notices. Banks will face higher costs to mail notices and inform subscribers of payments. The change ends free postage for cards, prompting emphasis on United States Government Certificates of Indebtedness at 4.5 percent interest as an investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Liberty Loan
United States
What has become of the old fashioned man who carried a watch key
A short Feuilleton reminiscence questions the fate of the elderly gentleman known for his watch key charm. It reflects on changing customs and whether such trinkets remain common among today's belt and pocket wearers.
Navy Needs Men Industriously Able
Five men enlisted in the navy yesterday at the recruiting station in Cannon Street as apprentice seamen. Names and addresses are listed. Urgent need for machinists mates, seamen, electricians, radi o officers, cooks, stewards, mess attendants, and aviation and shipbuilding trades. Draft-age men may be accepted with release from their draft board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Cannan Street
Paul Griswold Howes
Hope Street
Stamford
John A. Fuller
East Hampton
Conn
Edmund Gallant
Willow Street
Tester
Gasquet
Liberty Street
Springfield
Mass
Thomas Frank Preston
Myrtle Beach
Wounded Woman Improves After Shooting at Hancock Avenue
Mrs. James Bagady, shot in the breast during an inter family feud at 1027 Hancock Avenue, is resting comfortably at St. Vincent's hospital. Doctors say she is improving and expected to be well enough to leave hospital in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bagady
Hancock Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lawa
Thirty Pounds of Bad Meat Thrown From Restaurant
Health department officials destroyed over thirty pounds of roast beef at a city restaurant as unfit for sale. Chief Dunbar of the sanitation division ordered plumbing changes and ensured no unfit meat was served after his inspection. The incident sparked broader citywide food-safety inspections and related court actions against involved individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
C. Howard Dunbar
Hatth Department
Stratford Avenue
Dunbar
Park Dancing Rules Barred by Recreation Board
Pierce V. Gahan orders better lighting and sets rules for band concert dances at parks to curb hugging and camouflage. Rules include arm positions, no kissing under dancing, no smoking, hats off, and no children dancing. Concerts listed: July 18 Seaside park 8 to 10 Coast Military band. July 21 Beardsley park 7:30 to 8:50 Bridgeport Marina band. July 23 Seaside park 7 to 10 Wheeler and Wilson. July 25 Beardsley park 8 to 10 Coast Military band. July 28 Seaside park 7 to 9 Locomobile band. July 30 Washington park 8 to 10 Bridgeport Marine band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovers
Pierce V. Gahan
Yellow Mill Park
Superintendent of Recreation
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Frank Privilege
Tioent
Main St
Dillon
Hartford
Rue St. Cecile
Paris
Bridgeport Horse Auction
New York State
Max Tabolowitz
Broad St
Noble
van Dyk
Japan
India
Ceylon
Limyr
Golden Hill &J
Main SF
Johs
Health Dept
Mershed Abdo
Gahan
Etween Arch & High
Lee
Lee's
Marvel Talking Machines
Pray Alt Records
Yine
Congress ST
Penn
The
Lee Bros. Furniture Co
The Smith=Murray Co
Fairfield Ave
Dai
Ranny
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