Fire department appointments report with many names
A historical list details fire department appointments and promotions including chiefs captains lieutenants and company lieutenants with dates ranging from 1890s to 1920s. It notes shifts such as assistant chief appointments and transfers between engine and truck companies along with individual personnel records and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Ch. Piatt
Prssin
Ss Z
Georg Wilson
John T. Kane
Thom Lee
Mills Winberg
Marayden
Cap
John Z. McCarthy
Thomas
Sidney L. Bray
I J. Forrest
John W. Doolan
J. Senneider
Walter R Ns
George L. Myers
Ane E B. Turpin
Irish Strength Through Persecution Sermon at St Charles
At St Charles church yesterday evening 7 o'clock mass the pastor Rev Fr Aldney preached on St Patrick and Irish faith liberty and royalty. He cited persecutions of 1504 as strengthening the Irish root spreading faith across the world with churches built without harming others. Fr ZWCgivney did not reference a Frony trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Aldney
St. Patrick
Zwcgivney
Froncy Short- Ivy
Noon Meetings At Firselthadist Church Topic God, What Is He Like
Great interest shown in noon day gatherings under the Trastors' clarion. Meetings held daily from 12:15 to 12:45 at Firselthadist Church. Today’s subject is God, What Is He Like.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehurch
Trastors’ 7Clarion
Otloyek
Warning that Huns May Invade India at West End Church
Rev Dr White warned a large gathering at West End Congregational church that a German invasion of India would be a world tragedy. He noted Odessa fallen, Ukraine under German control, and argued India’s 300 million people live under about 70,000 British soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
West End
Ukraine
Linder Woglish
England
Dr. White
Ireland's Patron Saint Honored by Roman Catholics
St Patrick’s day observances in Bridgeport included sermons in Sacred Heart and St Patrick’s R. C. churches. Rev John Sullivan preached at Sacred Heart, and Rev John Anderson spoke at St. Thomas seminary. The Stratfield hotel hosted the fifth annual banquet by the Friendly Sons of St Patrick with United States Marshal Thomas M. McCarthy as speaker, plus music and a literary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Day
Bridgeport
Ireland
St. Patrick's R
John Sullivan
Sacred Heart Church
St. Patrick's Church
John Anderson
St. Thomas' Seminary
Stratheld Hotel
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s Day
Thomas Lm. McCarthy
United States Marshal
New York City
Fairfield Home Guards Drill Postponed For Town Meeting
Co. M of the Fairfield Home Guards will not drill this evening because of the town meeting. The school of non commissioned officers will be held as usual Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatreield
Co. M
Fairfield Home Guards
Vinol Removes Cause of Chronic Coughs Ad
An advertisement from Hindle pharmacy and sponsors claims Vinol cures chronic coughs and helps sleep, with a testimonial from W D Tien of Langrange Illinois. It asserts Vinol is not a patent medicine, includes the formula on every bottle, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails with distribution at multiple drug stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longrange
N. C
W. D. Tien
Lagrange
Nno
Hindle
Liggett
Thiker
Ostrofsky
Pembroke Street
Karmilion
Main
Jane
Bridgeport
Hollow water filled roller showcased by Agricultural Department
A fragment describes a hollow roller that can be filled with water to adjust weight for lawn rolling. It advertises a demonstration by the Agricultural Department to show its use and motive power.
War Bureau Adopts Telephonic Freight Notice Plan
The War Bureau approved a plan to notify consignees by telephone on freight arrival and car placement, standardizing telephonic notices statewide. Railroad officials supported immediate notices, with the state council of defense endorsing and enforcing the new procedure for faster shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Bureau
R. R
Bridgeport
D Bridgeport
Ate Councell
Defense
State Council of Defense
Transportation Committee
Cave Road
Iweles
Wear Bureaus
Committee On Transportation Aid
Liberty Loan and Savings Stamps Do Not Conflict
Bridgeport officials announce that Liberty loan drives will not conflict with the sale of thrift and war savings stamps. Liberty campaign directors consulted with war savings leaders and agreed each program has a separate place. The note also mentions plans to boost stamp subscriptions and streamline car movements to ease freight congestion nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan and Savings
Liberty Loan
Bridgeport
William
Th. Hincks
War Savings
Wheatless Monday drive organizes war savings effort
The Minute women and campaigners agree to buy definite Christ stamps weekly. A general committee under Mr Eineks will direct war savings work with subcommittees to operate intensively along classified lines. Special focus targets Americans of Italian, Hungarian, or Slovak descent. Committees will work among various trades and professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eineks
Have to Fight to Be Peacemakers Pastor Declares
Rev Vernon W. Cooke of Willmantie First Congregational Church preached at Faithchapel on a double text urging Christians to pay the price for peace. He argued Christianity’s principles remain valid amid World War II, while noting the fight between might and right. Cooke departs Bridgeport after two hours to join army service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon W. Cooke
First Congregational Church
Willmantie
Mr. Cooke
Bridgeport
EB. D. Akers
Faith Chapel
Me. Cooke
At. C. A
France
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George FF. Snaiser
Adlison
Carl Ander
Bell Street
William Bue
Stanmer Street
Frederiking
Denver Avenue
J. Tully
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William Ley
Rocton Avenue
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Ad Avenue
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Beechwood Avenue
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Pembroke
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William Bowden
Iron Street
Jafenus
Louis Sheewack
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Frank Bandre
Grovers Avenue
Lloyd J. Krown
Flaycock Avenue
Laawrence J. Lantey
Clinton Avenue
Hector Commetts
BTL
Mower
Bailfontaine
Poplar Street
Martin J. Welly
Hancavic Avenue
William Wd. Wall
Gregory J
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Jrand
Philip Flealey
Jadison
Central Avenue
Thoms Carrell
Stratford Avenues
Madison Avenue
Jassistitchiel
Alexander
Meltor
No 3
Thirst
George PP. Beardslee
Beardslee
George Www. Wilson
Cairman
No. & Engine Co
T. Kane
Callman
Amin
No. 1 Truck Co
No. 14 Engine Co
Thomas J. Lee
No. 10 Engine Co
Nils Winberg
Martin Hayden
John J. McCarthy
Thomis Bowen
J Judderman
Fr Voda
Euelid J. Forrest
Cestlman
Walter RR. Hopkins
No. 3
George J. Myers
No. 2 Truck Co
Jerome B. Turpin
Kait
Butler
Pdics
Toys
Main ST
City Savings Bank
Belock
Lyon & Grommaan
D Vision
Fairfield Ave
Middle 5
Sam
U. S. Food Administration
Victory
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T. K. Orton Co
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Thaw’s Bakery
Adams-Roth Co. A
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