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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1918

Page

16

Walnut Beach Bride to Be in New Haven Groom’s Home Wedding

Ruth Ethel Fednen will wed Paris Delmont Knox of New Haven at her parents’ Walnut Beach home this afternoon. Rev Herbert Siffonson of Milford will officiate. bridesmaid Ruth Becker from Waterbury. best man Harry Hedwin of New Haven. After a limited reception, the couple plan a three week automobile honeymoon to Dexter, Maine, and will reside at 9 Sheffield Ave. Knox works as a gauge tool maker in New Haven.

Ruth Ethel Fednen Prris Delmont Knox New, Ha George French Dt Street Wadluut Beach Ruth Becker Waterbury Harry Hedwn New, Haven Little 'Hitch Otis Will Herbert Siffonson Mary Taylor Moizial Methodist Episcopal Church Milford Dexter Sheffield Ava Knox Sanborn Fort Trumbull Beach Itrola Howard Hotchkiss Stanfer Howard George Chase HMO George Howard wyOranoke Thomas Epmally Anna Gormally Clarence Sullivan Andrew Catherine Edna Sulliva John Talladay Albert Eland Hose Helen Reidy Flora Preide Kathryn Pidy Agnes Barry Nora McGuire Ima Sapelli Margaret Whalen Joline Dellmuth Sabina White Kerine Taulty Anna Mackis Nellie Murray Sun Myrtle Sach Harry Prichard Stowe Ueo Miss Qach Irrench Coretta Belhreive Fernard Greenstein Benham Avenue Bridgeport BSON Charles Baxter Gatuck Ames Russell Wrboklyn Egina Mrs Dear Loore Ian Steath Battery H Cottage

Wealthy Milford Farmer Agrees to Alimony Detail

Milford June 28 Special The wealthy farmer Frederick George Button of Milford, with estates in state and beyond, will pay his wife Mabel Button six thousand dollars alimony if a divorce is granted. Judge Omar Platt presented the agreement as the New Haven court session opened. Button sought a divorce on grounds of misconduct after testimony led by Herbert Jones of West Haven.

Milford Frederick George Button New York Omar Platt Mabel Button Superior Court of New Haven Tudze Edward B. Gagar Button Herbert Jones West Haven

Weighing Days For City Babies Under Five Years

Over 100 babies are expected to be weighed today at city stations under Dr. Leroy Wilkes. The effort is part of a baby saving campaign that will run five days a week through the summer. Records will track each child’s condition, and those needing medical attention will be visited by Minute Women and school nurses to arrange care.

Leroy Wilkes Hall

Congressional and County Conventions Here Tuesday

Democratic conventions will be held in Stratfield Tuesday afternoon. Nominations will be made for congressman and sheriff. Calls issued by D E Walker for congressional and W H McMurray for county chairs. Aldermen John A Cornel and Lester C Peek are talked of for congressional nomination. Both are strong candidates.

Stratfield Sieriof D. E. Walker W H. McMurray John A. Cornel Theighth Distri Lester C. Peek Redding

Milford Man Arrested On Speeding Charge

Milford man joined Baldwin of Milford was arrested on speeding charges in New Haven court after failing to appear. He was ordered to appear by constable Saunders. The case could impact local costs for next winter and egg coal storage is advised.

Milford Milifotuy Baldwin Miks May Delotte Coawrth Jie New Haven Court Saunders Fishtelk

The Dot Fortune Teller

A Hithe boy seeks a fortune, fears delaying, and mislaid a dime. After searching through Nutherens pook rol dimes he finds it and the fortune teller warns him to be more careful and rushes him home to tell his mother of the upcoming clothes.

Mengo

German Gurgle in Worker's Speech Causes Employment Screening

A Hartford area wartime snapshot shows U S employment officials denying a New York immigrant work because he lacks proper naturalization papers. Ignatz Schroder, born in Holland and claiming U S citizenship, is offered lodging and directed to job work at a Housatonic shipyard plant, while his case underscores hostility to non citizens amid war production.

Bridgeport United States America U. S&s Employment Service Fairfield Avenue W. B. W. Smith Employment Service New York Housatonic Shipbuilding Company Ignatz Schroder Mr. Smith Ignatz Holland Smith

Norwalk Teachers Join Women's Land Army

Hart For d June 28 Marion Thompson and Miss Edith Bayer teachers in the Norwalk school system have been accepted by Mrs. James J. Gracd, enlisting officer for the Hartford district of the Women's Land Army of America. They will join a company of women and start work on a farm in Hartford county under a chaperone.

Hartford Fise Marion Thompson Edith Bayer Norwalk James J. Gracd Women’s Land Army of America Hartford County

Election of Benjamin Stewart as noble grand of Arcanum Lodge

Fraternal Arcanum Lodge elected Benjamin Stewart as noble grand at a meeting last night. Bert Crump, L. H. Van Stone, D. S. Benedict, and George S. Curtis named officers. Five new members completed third degree. Officer installation set for June 5. Arcanum Trippe Link club to host annual dinner July 13 at Savin Rock. Joseph Dowdall Lodge held open meeting with refreshments. An outing with Valley Lodges of Derby to Sunny Side Park, Shelton, July 14 includes a Cascball game and boxing events.

Arcanum Lodge Benjamin Stewart Noble Grand S. Oo Bert. Crump L. H. Vanstone Benedict George S. Curtis Noble Grand Ray Vanstone Arcanum Tripe Link Club Savin Rock Joseph Dowdall

Strong Position Is Shown in Grain Markets

New York June 2 The corn market remains strong on renewed demand from shorts amid favorable weather and hopeful crop reports. Prices rose to 1.48 a bushel for July and 1.50 1/4 for August with about 400000 bushels more movement than last week. The Inglis corn outlook in Illinois and Iowa was promising though oats suffered. germination reports show poor seed quality reducing expected yields, while Missouri Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska crops may only make rough feed at best.

New York Salina Wau Inglis Illinois Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Tiiais

Empire Movie Contest Invites Local Cast Voting Reveals Stars

Empire theatre announces a film contest produced by Joseph Maddern. Patrons buy tickets to vote for their favorite local star to appear in a two motion picture production set in multiple city locations. Participants can be men women or children with no onstage appearance during filming.

Tras Empire Theatre Joseph Maddern Tisaray Keystone Qan Empire

Liberty Aflame at Poli's in Bridgeport today

Poli's presents Liberty Aflame conceived by Paul Keith and B E B Albee with S Z Poli as tour sponsor. Olive Oliver stars in a patriotic one act amid electric effects, hailed as a niche novelty. Also Adelaide Bell Company dance act and Essanay feature Uneasy Money with Taylor Holmes at West End Theatre.

Poli's Poli Giberty Paul Keith B. E B. Albee America S. Z. Poli Bridgeport Olive Oliver Adelaide Bell & Company Americata West End Taylor Holmes Saturday Evening Post P. G. Warehouse State Street Clinton Avenue Mr. Holmes Benjamin Chapin Big V Mutt and Jeff Alice Joyc

Bridge Closure Notice by Public Works Director

The Yellow Mill bridge will be closed from 1 30 p m to 4 80 a m on Thursday morning for repairs. Public Works Director J A Courtade will oversee the closure and repairs to the bridge.

Yellow Mill Director of Public Works J. A. Courtade

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