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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1918

Page

3

Taunton District Man Hale and Hearty at 90

Samuel B. Camp of Taunton district celebrated his ninetieth birthday on Thursday. He remains active on the farm and attends town business. Red Cross benefit lawn party set for July 4 at the town hall with unveiling of the honor roll, speech by Rev. W. B. Lusk, Liberty chorus, and dancing to band music. Auction at the home of the late Miss Caroline Skidmore drew attendees from multiple towns and featured antique furniture.

Newtown Samuel B. Camp Taunton Camp John Carlson Leonard Taylor Detroit Michigan Red Cross W. B. Lusk Hidgefield France Liberty Chorus Weill Caroline Skidmore Bridgeport Bethel Danbury Waterbury Brookfield New Haven William Hurley Derby Thomas Leary Walnut Tree Hills Newtown ‘Muxiliary GE. B. Allen Thomas Brew Sandy Hook

Chamber Adopts Resolution On Better Roads

Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce board approved a resolution urging federal and state action for a wartime highway program. It cites the Chamber of Commerce United States War Convention and calls for centralized federal authority to set highway policy, stressing rail, road, and water routes' cooperation for munition and supply transport. A separate note mentions an ice cream and cake sale at Trinity Church lawn Friday July 1 hosted by the Girls Friendly Society with war bread and cake by the Home Economics class.

Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of United States Atlantic City Trinity Ehuveh Girls’ Friendly Society

Former Fairfield Health Officer Gassed in Action

FATRETELD June 28 Special Dr William Nagle former Fairfield health officer and now a lieutenant with the 102nd Ambulance company has been gassed and is in a hospital recovering from the effects. A letter dated 3 reports he is getting along well. War Rally Tuesday in Sherman Hall features J A Welles and J B Thwing. War Savings drive ends with broad pledges. Registration Day noted. Red Cross notes describe need for more garments and welcoming films for fundraiser. Local civic notices include choir, church events, and a member of the legal milnsory board advising on questionnaires.

Fatreteld William , Nagle Pairfield 102Nd Ambulance New England Tere Naglea Sherman Bell Marine Avenue Japiin A. Welles Dagring British Ambiiance Corps 7. B. Thwing M.C Fairfield Liberty Chorus Tiaeon Wakeman Ariost i Wairfield Southport Ceveal Indward VW Phelan Wiliam Ti. Glover Wuthering Edward %. Tarlton Helen G. Vidlman Judd Alfred H. Terry Henry WW. Renneh John HH. Anckinghan Edwin TB. Inslis Barbara Jennings J. Walter Perry James H. Brown Touis Curtis Andrew BR. Huntington J. Wells Curtis Stratfhield Arthur L. Johnson Alihs Plain Walter M. Redfield Greenfield Hill Marlon Dunham St. Thomas' Parish Joseph Burlinson Catherine Curran Hugh Tole Kate Whalen C. Flanagan Aliss Jaret Burgin Tessie Burgin Alice Harrigan Harbert Smith Vaiaid Red Cross Fairfield Comfort Club Red Cross Jenny Glover Heradaysariers Church Street Sherman Hall Fed Cross Francis M. Bushman Marguerite Snow National Headquarters Pnairfield Arthur Mille Mill Plain Road

Summer Services at First Presbyterian Church Opening

Summer services at First Presbyterian run through the season with a modified schedule. Morning worship 11 to 12, evening lawn services 7:30 to 8:30, open air when possible. Pastor Alexander Alison will lead and new members will join. Red Cross work continues with auxiliary meetings daily and weekly.

First Presbyterian Bible Sonnel Ida. m Manac Alexander Alison Maine Myrtle Avenue State Street Gymnastine Elmer S. Joyce Red Cross Prespeterian Auxiliary Idondars Ano

Patriotic Pictures At First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church hosts patriotic moving pictures tomorrow at 8 pm with Pastor George M. Crown speaking on The Birth and Growth of Independence. Morning service at 10 includes National Ideals and wartime demonstrations. Midweek True Patriotism discussion planned for Wednesday night. crowd expected despite the national holiday. A farmer notes labor shortages and new table manners among hired men.

George M. Crown

Bathing Shoes For Comfort And Style On Main Floor

Bathers are offered soft easy shoes with elk sole high cut styles in green purple white and black designs plus correcled and cook soled pumps with ankle straps. Colors include blue green white red and yellow trimming with white or black noted for girls and children sizes 6 to 9 priced from 90e to 1.50.

Charming White Dresses for Little Girls

Advertises new white dresses for girls aged 6 to 14 in voile organdy and net. Describes styles with yokes, smocking, embroidery, lace and lace trims, bolero and collar details, and prices from 2.40 to 4.50. Mentions fresh arrivals and decorative finishes, suitable for young girls.

Extra value dresses bloom in summer styles and organdies

Beautiful gowns showcase light cool fabrics with medium price appeal. Two models feature deep ruffles or fine tucks with Vallace edging in white, pink, and blue at 13 50 dollars. Light lawn dresses with open and broken plaids in harmonious colors attract shoppers, skirts trimmed with bias ruffles and sports models with smart trim. Second floor.

Oxford Shoes On Sale For Men This Saturday

Oxford news for men offers three special oxford tie styles on Saturday. Black velour calf oxfords in English last with leather sole, black vies kid blucher oxford ties, and patent leather blucher with roomy full toe. Each $5. Main floor rear.

My Four Years in Germany price reduced

Ambassador Gerard recounts events in Berlin and Germany before the war. The narrative is lively and informative, previously sold at 2. Now arrived and ready at Main floor rear for 75 cents.

Germany Gerard Berlin

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Hale and Hearty Fairfield Nagle Lowland Congress FUL Credit Alen Complete Men’s Department Waldemar G. W. Fairchild & Sons M. E. Church Kidgeport, Cann Seaund Flogr Oxford News For Men THE Howland Dry Goods Company
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