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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
15
Limited service men have a good chance to join the Military Aeronautic branch for in service production work on aircraft facilities. Eligible are skilled workers such as locomotive engineers firemen track foremen carpenters electricians mechanics drivers cooks clerks brakemen conductors and many labor roles suitable for outside work.
Eight building permits were approved by the Building Commissioner at yesterday's meeting. The list includes a one room structure for the Remington Arms-U. A. C. Co. on Asylum street east side and a reinforced concrete retaining wall for the Electric Cable Co on Central Avenue. Additional permits cover a two family house on Boston Avenue for Mary P. Delia, a private garage on Arcadia Street for Annie Tony, an addition at 2255 Main Street for J. D. Budau estate, an addition on Han cock Avenue for John Kasa, and a one story building for Remington Arms-U. M. C. Co on Asylum Street east side. The church on Beechwood Avenue received a no family dwelling permit for the First Swedish M E Church.
A mother portrait speaks to infant care noting that breast milk may not suit every baby and offering a substitute food described as closely resembling maternal milk. It promises the substitute will help the infant grow healthy and strong with rosy cheeks.
William Petrizick plans to flee Bridgeport to dodge the draft were halted when he was detained at 9:45 am and jailed without bonds. Also charged, William Yarnacki faced assault convictions and a $25 fine. both men were linked to Petrizick through events at his Winsteane Avenue home as police prepared to forward the case to federal authorities for possible immediate camp assignment.
Washington June 4 The official statement shows about 550 million dollars of Liberty Loan 3 t 2s converted into the second loan 43, about 2 percent of the total issue of 1.98 billion. Wealthy individuals hold much of the 31 25 while many bondholders delay coupon payments and may opt for annual collections rather than semi annual disbursements.
A vintage advertisement warns dandruff leads to baldness and urges quick action. It touts Parisian sage as a guaranteed remedy that stops itching, prevents shedding, and promotes new hair growth at little cost, promising refunds if not satisfied. The ad emphasizes ease of use, antiseptic benefits, and fragrant, non greasy liquid application.
A Barrhead born gunsmith and Remington worker, John Hill Jr, in a Boston area home on 314 Silliman Street, speaks of four of his five brothers dying or wounded in World War I. His family’s sacrifice spans the Mons and Verdun fronts with service across Highland regiments and the American Expeditionary Forces, including his own draft status and a push to develop munitions for victory.
Relaynine returns after six months away under police watch for stealing valuables valued at $50. Police Sergeant Wigan made the arrest. The item mentions Bobbins Navarites and a suspect named Navarites, with references to croquet and other games, plus a stray note about a baseball game and shooting craps.
Eighteen youths, most under twenty one, enlisted in the Naval Reserve at 62 Cannon Street after German U boat attacks off the Atlantic coast sank several American vessels. Augustine Cunningham and Frederick Daly shared resolve to defend homes, with others including James Sanford, Hes Singer, Albert Bremen, and Thomas F. Enrys among the new recruits.
Edward Wourds, 42, of 744 Wood Avenue, was hurt when he was thrown from a delivery truck as frightened horses pulled him along Middle Street near Thusatonic Avenue. He suffered deep gashes on the left side of his face and was treated at the Emergency Hospital by Dr. M J Foley before returning home.
Arthur W. Iarley of 335 Wilmot Avenue is the last man in the 21st enlistment wave to join the U S Army. He went to US Base Hospital No 16 in West Haven yesterday and was sent from the Fairfield Avenue recruiting station. No men were sent to Fort Slocum or Coast Artillery forts yesterday. The coroner continued hearings on the death of Josephine Monaco struck by a car driven by Theodore Novakeshi at Seaside Park, with dates and names of several locals and out-of-town residents appearing in the age investigation.
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