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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1918

Page

4

Orient Chapter Supper and Sale on Mrs Dawson Lawn

The Orient Chapter hosts a supper tonight on Mrs H M Dawson's Stratford lawn with Hoover food sale. Cards on the porch. Tivift stamps prize. Supper committee Mrs John Bodicnt. card committee Mrs A F R Hartley. cake committee Mrs Ira Steanburg. ice cream and soda sold by William Nichols.

Orient Chapter H. M. Dawson Stratford Hoover John Bodicnt A. FR. Hartley Ira Steanburg William Nichols

Wife of 19 Acts As Own Counsel In Divorce Suit

Mary G Testo 19 appeared as her own lawyer in a divorce case against Joseph Taste. Judge Warner advised questioning. Testo withdrew objections and a divorce for infidelity was granted. Married November 8 1915. In a separate case Agnes Kiss reported Mike Kiss disappeared with $300, jewelry, and furniture from 82 Worden Avenue after suspecting infidelity.

Mary G. Testo Joseph Taste Testo Mike Kiss Agnes Kiss Wordin Avenue Mile Agnes

Welfare League mobilizes 300 Jewish men for military service

Bridgeport Jewish Welfare League plans large scale aid for 300 Jewish servicemen in navy and army. Colonel Harry Cutler notes approval from Navy and War departments and seeks $250,000 from Jewish and general groups to fund spiritual and social support in camps. Local efforts include temple use for High Holy Days and a Beaumont of postwar welfare.

Bridgeport Sam Secretary of the Navy Secretary of War Union of Orthodox Hebrew Conggregations United Synagogues of America The Jewish Publication Society Central Conference of American Ttabbis Union of American Hebrew Congregations Council of Jewish Women Council of Young Men's and Young Women’s Hebrew Associations Cutler Jewish Welfare and Activities League Jacob B. Klein

Connecticut War Savings Drives Attain 600000 Pledges

Hartford reports approximately 600000 War Savings pledges recorded in Connecticut as drive continues. Cities report full quotas, factories hit 100 percent, and New London increases its quota. National War Savings Enlistment Day observed today with extension of registration until Sunday night to allow more residents over 14 to pledge.

Hartford Connecticut State Director of War Savings New London National War Savings War Savings

Drug Clerks Elect Local Officers

The Bridgeport Drug Clerks Protective Association Local 620 elected officers at their annual meeting. Joseph Martin was chosen president, Thomas Keeley vice president, Edward T. O Reiley second vice president, John M. Steele treasurer, KR C. Plitzinger recording secretary, and Richard J. Gannon financial secretary.

Bridgeport Drug Clerks’ Protective Association Joseph Martin Thomas Keeley Edoward T. O' Reiley John M. Steele KR. C. Plitzinger Richard J. Gannon

Service Club to Hold Its Second Annual Dance

The Brooklwn Country club hosts the Service Club second annual dance tonight. Decorations by Elizabeth Havens Huniaé Newman Anna Swinnerton Lorraine Armstrong. Henry A. Bishop Jr will entertain at dinner for Edward Salling, with guests Wunice Newman Anna Swinnerton Margaret Neithercut Elizabeth Havens Sira Warner Bradford Warner Conrad Lashar Edward Salling.

Brooklwn Service Club Fromm College Elizabeth Havens Huniaé Newman Anna Swinnerton Lorraine Armstrong Henry A. Bishop, Jr Edward Salling

Dr Williams Pink Pills Help Back Pain and Anemia

A Lowell woman reports chronic back ache, stomach trouble, and leg pain improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She praises strengthened digestion and overall health, notes no opiates, and recommends the product with information on availability and pricing. The advertisement promotes the pills as blood builders for women and lists ordering details.

Mrs. I. Grady Elm Street Lowell Mass Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y Dr. Wiliams

Men's Shirts and Accessories at Bargain Prices

A local clothier advertises men garments and accessories with prices: shirts at 50c, sport shirts 79c, striped madras and percale shirts at 89c and 1.00, wash ties 15 and 25c, new scarves 50c to 65c, silk fibre hose 25c white, silk hose 39c, and cotton hose 19c. Some items have minor flaws but are offered as value for stocking up.

Summer Union Suits For Men Offer Cool Comfort

Best summer union suits for men here at 75c to $1.00. Designed for hot days with athletic styles. Cross bar bandsock construction priced at 75c to $1.00, offering comfort and cooling aid.

Cross Bar Hainsock

Men’s Bathing Suits at Low Prices

Men can save here on bathing suits listing cotton, wool, and all wool options. Ad mentions low prices and cash policy as available, though wording is fragmented.

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