Senate Rejects Draft Age Extension Amid Senate Votes
The Senate rejected amendments to the army appropriation bill, voting 49 to 25 against extending draft ages to 20 and 40, with Fall and Weeks amendments failing and Hardwick's proposal to raise minimum age to 21 also defeated. Separate notice reports John G. Zeller, a Pensacola machinist, drowned when his plane crashed into Pensacola Bay.
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Limited War Savings Certificates Limits Set on Purchases
The government imposes a cap on War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps to ensure broad participation. A limit of 1000 dollars is set, though actual enforcement may vary. The aim is to encourage everyone to invest a fair share while preventing overaccumulation by a few.
American Hardware Stores expands on Sairfield and Middle
American Hardware Stores incorporated by acquiring the Sairfield Avenue and Middle Street properties in a move to extend its retail network. The deal names the company and dates the filing, signaling growth plans across the city.
How to Grow Diamonds
An ad promises a stepwise diamond trading scheme offering increasingly valuable stones for cash payments. It outlines converting a $25 diamond into a $50 piece, then $45 to obtain a $75, and finally trading the $75 item plus $25 for a blue white diamond claimed to be the finest, urging immediate participation.
Sugar rationing hits Bridgeport July 1
Bridgeport faces a temporary sugar shortage in early July as retailers lag on licenses. Regulated sales cap households at three pounds monthly with farm residents allowed five pounds at stores and city residents two pounds per person per purchase. Dealers face monthly quotas tied to customer rosters, with oversales leading to loss of next month’s allotment.
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D. Fairchild Wheeler
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Wheeler
Robert Seaville
Hartford
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Million Pledge Drive Surges In Mil tt on Campaign
The campaign in the state reports a flood of pledges to fuel warning programs as organizers aim for one million total. Pledges arrived faster than data clerks can tally with full figures expected within a week.
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Aston
Hiuy
Middlebury Chapel Endowment Drive Noted in Belfry Event
In Middlebury on June 2 a bell ringing marked the start of an endowment campaign at Meark Chapel. John Present July MM and Thomas led the event as Jehines announced the fund target of 5000 dollars, pledging support from Pres Perrys Codes.
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Mimbching
Flynn Wins Barnum Prize Essay Contest at Bridgeport High
Bridgeport High School commencement honors a Barnum prize essay winner Henry Edward Tryan and a split second prize for Ruth Nickerson and Tillian Mer cer Whiting. Tryan spoke on Universal Military Service, Nickerson on Patriotism in the War, and Whitings focus on Women's Work. Frank Irencik delivered the valedictory. Morris Slotnick tied for chemistry excellence.
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Board of Indication
Henry Edward Tryan
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Hiesides
Frenick
Morris Slotnick
St Vincent's Graduates Large Class of Nurses
St Vincent's held a Thursday night ceremony at the Stratfield Hotel for a large class of nurses. Rev. Alatthiay Gudee, chaplain at All Souls Church, introduced the graduates including Miss Julie Regina and Miss Mary Harrin, with several other local names listed among the graduates. Overseas news notes Charles Bethe Stanley reports Private Ward Price arriving overseas with the American expeditionary forces.
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Mary Hariin
Newtown
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Nowcietyars Review
Now Iad
Hieiley Af Taluy Nelson
Sé Eneriie Walsh
Witerford
Navy enlistment barred for June 1917 registrants
Governor Holcomb orders local draft boards to deny navy enlistment certifications to June 1917 registrants until further notice. Only registrants of June 4 1918 may receive navy certification if they choose the sea service. Draft entrainment to Camp Devens set for the week of July 30, with 2,307 Class 1-A men in the state. remaining deferrals and new registrants to be drafted later.
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Camp Devens
Buckley
Women Enter Service As Jitney Drivers
The article notes women entering jitney driving for patriotic and profit reasons. Mrs George A Douglas, wife of a painter, drives a Barnum avenue jitney using her husband’s car to show fast service for war workers without danger or crowding. Mrs HL Kellwin operates a Bridgeport New Haven route and is prospering.
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George A. Douglas
Howard Avenues
Barnum Avenue
Kelgwin
Howe Street
New Haven
Truck Driver Charged With Operating Auto Under Influence
Milford June 28 Fred Koutelier of Naugatuck Gardeng was arrested this afternoon on the charge of operating an automobile under the influence. He drove a Sanford Steel Products truck from a Bridgeport trip on the Turnpike and was seen taking up the road. Bonds were fixed at 50 dollars, not yet secured tonight.
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Milford
Fred Koutelier
Naugatuck Gardeng
Sanford Steel Products Company
Bridgeport
Merchants to Follow Own Wishes for Early Closing
Bridgeport stores remain divided over July closing hours. Many will use individual discretion with some closing Wednesday afternoons and others at 6 pm nightly. A Chamber of Commerce committee report suggests stores may keep irregular hours or stay open later beyond prior rules.
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Estate of Mrs. Nadel Appraisers file inventory
Samuel Katz and Joseph W W Reigler, appraisers for Esther Nadel's estate, report total assets of 7980 with 6637.40 in real estate and 1293.24 cash. The holdings include 2000 equity in Pem broke street property, 2.12 equity in another Pem broke street property, and 2412.50 in Maple street property plus 1257.70 in City Savings Bank and funds in American Bank and Trust.
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Samuel Katz
Joseph W.W. Reigler
Esther Nadel
Pembroke Street
Maple Street
City Savings Bank
American Bank and Trust
Report on Strikers and Draft Standings Draft action questioned
A draft board report notes factories submitted the themes of employees absent over three days this week. Fifteen candidates for reconsideration are not supported by Board No. 1 statements. No recent withdrawals from conditional discharges are reported, and a deposit of $3h.be is mentioned.
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Aeroplane with Light Flies Over the City
A lone aeroplane, high in the sky, was seen last night by many West End residents. The bright beacon flashed as the craft moved northwest with little engine noise. A Mullibell plant guard reported the light traveling swiftly, speculated to be a scout plane from Mincola.
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Mincola
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