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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1918

Page

8

Talented Trio to Assist Friday at Benefit Concert

Franchised concert directed by Ifred T Brisabois to be held Friday at St Augustine's hall for the St Augustine's Red Cross benefit. The Philharmonic Trio joins in a varied program with choruses and instrumental solos including Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee.

Ifred T. Brisabois St. Augustine's Hall St. Augustine's Coilr Philharmonic Trio Darice Wide Brook Love's Valley Christine A. Brennan Snightingele the Rose Rus la Belladine Julia Recko Rose Stasko Sancta Maria James J. Gormley Ruth Williams Ondino Dorothy May Wall Egbert Wall Etella Kathigena Rgaret Ryan Andantino Tarantelle Iece of Love Mildred

Berkshire Mill Co President Takes Stand in Hearing

John A. Barri, president of Berkshire Mill Co, testified in superior court in his suit against Schwarz Bros and others over land rights along Berkshire pond. He seeks title to submerged land and asks whether adjoining owners may fill in from River Street and Fourth Avenue. Defendants include Ward Schreiber John C Thornton and John A Schreiber. Testimony to continue today.

John A. Barri Theerkshire Mill Company Yester Schwarz Bros Raans Ow Hins Berkshire Pond River Street Forth Avenue Barri Areward Schreiber John C. Thornton John A. Schreiber

Questionnaires Mailed Out in Division No 2

Fifty one questionnaires were cut by Draft Board No 2 yesterday afternoon to young men who registered from that district on June 5. This is one fourth of the total registered from the district on June 5. The remainder will be supplied with questionnaires during this week. Next week the government is expected to draw the numbers for the new registrants and local boards will send out notices for physical examinations and classification steps.

Ifty Draft Board No

Clams Linked to Typhoid Cases Warned by Official

Dr Walter H Brown warns three typhoid cases may stem from clams dug near polluted Berber waters. He notes shellfish can carry disease when harvested aloud from contaminated shores. He urges careful digging and eating practices while confirming milk and water supplies are safe.

Mewer Walter H. Brown Brown mClams Dr. Brown Brdeeport Lev

Buckland Elected President of New Haven Railroad

Edward G. Buckland was elected president by the board of directors at a New York meeting. He succeeds Edward J. Pearson, who becomes federal manager for the road under Director General McAdoo. Howard Elliott remains as advisor and chairman of the intercorporate relations committee overseeing nonrailroad properties.

New York Edward G. Buckland New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Mr. Buckland Edward J. Pearson McAdoo Howard Elliott New Haven

Plaza Razing Begins on Hopkins Block and John Street

Connecticut Wrecking of New Haven started work to extend John street for a new plaza by razing the Hopkins three story brick block and removing all glass. Work also began at Main and John streets shortening the lower floor building occupied by the Tit Le Watson barn as John street will be widened 15 feet at this point. A stray remark notes lingering references to a painting era.

Connecticut Wrecking Company of New Haven John Street Main John Streets le Watson

Bridgeport Boys Enjoy Camp Life on Sands at Myrtle Beach

Bridgeport youths form camping parties at Myrtle Beach promising a popular summer fad. A pictured group includes Daniel Tash Max Fraitag James Y Fanning Julius Bogen Barney Tash Joseph Demar and John Toiter enjoying outdoor seaside life and summer sports.

Bridgeport Myrtle Beach Daniel Tash Max Fraitag James Y. Fanning Julius Bogen Barney, Tash Josefh Demar John Toiter

Alleged Jewelry Thief Held in Bonds of $500

Joseph F Paleia was arrested Monday night charged with theft of 81 in cash and a 7 ring. He was held on 500 bond for the September term of the Superior court after arraignment in City court. Paleia lived with Savary Colavito at 29 Shelton street before the theft.

Joseph F Paleia Paleia Savary Colavito Shelton Street

Spelling in Classes Prompts Speed Up Speech

I J Trindor Hartford superintendent urged accelerating radio and buzzer class instruction at State Trade school Monday night praising students and stating once they reach ten words a minute they could join the army. Main Street report notes a ring was found Monday afternoon and Fualcio I was placed under arrest.

State Trade School I. J. Trindor Hartford Main Street Fualcio I

Bridgeport Urges Healthy People to Speed War Work

Health Officer Walter H. Brown urged Bridgeport to maintain a healthy civilian population as 90 percent work in munitions. He noted the Wealth department facilities ensure quick handling of health emergencies and warned against complacency. He said an isolation hospital and clinics will enhance city health capacity to rival major cities.

Bridgeport Walter H. Brown Pr. Brown

Stoddards Celebrate 16th Anniversary With Adirondack Trip

Mr and Mrs Sanford Stoddard of 3d Milne Street mark their sixteenth wedding anniversary by taking a trip through the Adirondacks and expect to return late in the week.

Sanford Stoddard Milne Street Adirondacks

Nine New Playgrounds To Open Monday

The Board of Recreation will open nine new playgrounds on Monday, seven at schools including Fall, Ilias Howe Jr, Maplewood, Bryant, Whithiar, Madison, and Jack Rock. Additional playgrounds open at Seagide Park and Beardsley Park. Playground teachers meet at the High School at 10 o clock Monday morning.

Board of Recreation Ilias Howe, Jr Maplewood Bryant Whithiar Madison Jack Rock Seagide Park Beardsley Park

Hearing Continued In Death Of Building Watchman

The coroner continued the death hearing of Da vid Gomperts of 402 Myrtle avenue after a fall down an elevator shaft at the Liberty building. He died shortly after arrival at St Vincent's hospital. The inquest resumes today at 9 o'clock.

David Gomperts Myrtle Avenue New Liberty Building John J. Phelan Gomperts St. Vincent's Hospital

BO-RAXO Toilet Requisite Promises Clean Comfort

BO-RAXO in its convenient sitter-top can cuts wasteful soap cakes and dust germs. It destroys perspiration odors leaving skin fragrant and inviting. Illustrations show many uses for this toilet requisite. Get a can from your dealer and test it tonight. Delightful sense of comfort and cleanliness promised. 15¢ and 30c.

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