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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
18
Lieu x Bouther a naval aviator was killed when his aircraft fell into the bay near East Green shay. He disappeared after the crash with the plane submerged feet into the water.
TFORD July 19 The fomed Frederick Hobson who died in his home last night was buried today. Medical officers pronounced apoplexy or a fit and the man had been dead since night.
Rev. Charles J. Marchant of the First Baptist Church in West Haven becomes the first Baptist pastor in the state to volunteer for Overseas YMCA work. He will sail soon to lead a branch of YMCA efforts abroad, after a farewell at Pequonnock Lodge. The lodge presented him a grand badge and adopted resolutions authorizing transfer of Pequonnock Lodge erectings to hosts he meets in France and England.
A testimonial from Henry Dater of 658 First Avenue Troy NY praises Fruit-a-tives for curing kidney trouble and constipation. The ad touts 6 for 2.50 and a trial size at 25 cents, with order options via Frail-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
New Milford July 19 A war cookery course led by Miss Bronson of the County Farm Bureau draws women to Bank Street for lessons on substituting foods to conserve essential supplies for the war effort. Rules from the U S Food Administration urge eliminating wheat, reducing meat and poultry, and boosting home grown foods.
Three of the 80 men called in the July 25 draft by Board Three were eliminated for not meeting height requirements and placed in the limited service class. Thirteen others in the same 1917 group were ordered to Bridgeport High School for remeasurement, with some possibly deferred or sent to Syracuse to train as guards and firemen at embarkation ports. The 1918 registrants will also be measured Sunday at the high school, and Michael Dalton of 82 Caroline Street has appealed to the War Department to join the Signal Service corps, aiming to leverage the telegraphy program at the State Trade School.
Milford SFORD July 19 Special Captain J. Stirrup died at his Walnut Beach home on Wednesday from heart disease. He was 88 and long operated sailing parties on the sound. His boat carried groups to Charlies Island and beyond each summer. He is survived by a widow of about his age.
A writer argues that a man smiling in a crowd is often sane and self appreciative. Such individuals need not be swayed by external conditions to reveal inner gladness. It is wiser to imitate their inner spirit than to rely on magic or pity.
Sergeant R. Wilson of the 14th Royal Montreal Regiment, a WWI veteran who fought at Ypres Neuve Chapelle and Armentieres and was bayoneted, will take charge of the British Canadian Recruiting Mission on Fairfield Avenue next Monday. He reenlisted for this service after hospital and convalescent home stints. Sergeant H J Long departs for New Haven. Samuel Waite of 125 Pembroke Street enlisted yesterday in the Canadian Railway Section as a millwright at Fairfield Avenue recruiting station.
A brief Exchange urges teaching thrift to children to build character and responsibility. Economical habits formed in youth prevent future financial strain, with guidance to let children manage earnings and understand the value of money.
Stratford July 19 Chief William Nichols and state officer Frank Virelli cleared Michael Ciminatore in the Brown enng street bomb case. After third degree questioning police found he was not the party sought, noting he had lived in Cleveland and held for concealed weapons. He is held awaiting Cleveland advice.
Hundreds gathered on the Milford green tonight to hear the Municipal band perform. A double row of automobiles lined the area around the green as the music played, reflecting strong community turnout.
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