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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
4
In a tense scene at a draft office a man complains that his daughter, 30, has married a man deemed ineligible. Clerks defend procedures while the caller presses for help and hints at appealing higher, as the office endures a string of unexpected, anxious encounters.
Ralph McEldowney, head of Bridgeport Trust's new credit department, praises Bridgeport as progressive with strong growth potential. He notes the city’s large business activity, strategic location, and surprising local commerce, indicating optimism for continued expansion. A separate incident reports a 10 year old boy hit by a car on Fairfield Avenue near the Plaza Theatre. he survived with scalp lacerations after treatment at Emergency Hospital.
Saturday specials include white duck cloth sailor hats at 50 cents and white Georgette Crepe hats at deep discounts. Prices on silk and Shetland sweaters and fur items slashed. lour coats, capes, rain coats, and lingerie items heavily reduced. Many items see substantial cuts from prior prices with men and women’s wear highlighted.
Adolph English requests rapid drafting and is ordered to Camp Devens July 25 as an alternate from Board No 2. John Kalinowski of 911 Maplewood avenue is set to go to Vancouver July 29 with three blacksmiths for aeroplane production. Twenty eight appellants from the week await Medical Advisory Board decisions.
Georgetown July 19. Mrs Floyd A Jennings plans to return home after nearly a year in the west mainly at Camp Lewis Tacoma where grandson Lieutenant Arnold is stationed. Red Cross lawn party and fair will aid the local chapter on July 26 with sales and programs. A food demonstration and Junior Canning club will be organized at Gilbert and Bennett school. Various residents and visitors are noted, including Miss Kent of Brooklyn, Ruth Norlund training nurse, and updates on local church activities and housing projects.
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