Cress Red Cross seeks 20000 for Saturday drive
The Bridgeport Red Cross chapter plans a tag day to raise 20000 for immediate expenses and to cover materials freight and shipping costs. The drive, timed to boost funds for a May campaign, follows a December shortfall and aims to extend local operations until the May drive. Mrs. Nathaniel Carthen urged public support.
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Genort
Can Red Cross
Planne Rt
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Nathaniel Carthen
The
Jocal Red Cross
Red Cross funding doubts loom amid May campaign talk
Fragmented OCR quotes reveal a discussion on Red Cross finances and expectations to self-fund expenses until government support arrives. A schmid e millionaire remarks on not being approached by committees to aid his birthplace, highlighting themes of private wealth and civic duty.
Buns and baked goods assortment sale
A local ad lists buns of all kinds priced at a dozen for 15 cents along with biscuits and muffins offered at the same price, inviting readers to visit the shop for these inexpensive bakery items.
Thrift Stamps as Tips Becoming More Popular
Thrift stamps as tips and gifts grow in use per the war savings committee. A Stratfield woman in the Minute Women vows to give all tips and maturities as thrift stamps for any service. A hotel staffer receives thrift stamps attached to a thrift card as a memento. Judge John B Pullman’s daughter fills two thrift cards after much effort and self denial. The St Patrick’s Day gift of a single-stamp thriftcard arrived by mail, sparking her resolve to complete the new card.
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War Savings General Committee
Stratfield
John 8. Pullman
Bridgeport Boys Ready to Man Dutch Ships
Boston reports that Bridgeport men John H Boyhan and Hugh Malone were among the first Americans answering the Shipping Board call for 4000 officers and men for 80 Dutch ships to be seized. They joined a modern training ship where youths 21 to 30 train as sailors firemen coal-passers cooks and messmen. After six to eight weeks they enter regular sea posts with high pay and deferred draft classification if they perform well in Merchant Marine service.
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Boston
United States Shipping Board
United States
John H.boyhan
Madison Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Hugh Malone
Main Street
Merchant Marine
Former Trade School Head Moves to Wright-Martin Aeroplane
James J. Johnson, former superintendent of Bridgeport Trade School, tested yesterday for a New Brunswick post and has accepted a position with Wright-Martin Aeroplane. Herbert Hanson of Putnam will succeed him as superintendent, with supporters predicting his success.
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James J. Johnson
Bridgeport
New Brunswick
N. J
Wright-Martin Aeroplane Company
Johnson
Herbert Hanson
Putnam
Hanson
Newtown Closes Schools for Easter Vacation
Newtown will close all town schools for Easter from Wednesday March 27 to Tuesday April 2 due to illness. The shorter vacation follows a week of sickness. The High school building fundway hosts the teachers monthly meeting with all teachers urged to attend.
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Newtown
M. McKelvey
Andrew Owen
Bridgeport
Callahan
Randy Hook
Mary Dayton
Bethel
Herrick
Congregational Church
Turaps
Thomas Reilly
Newtown Station
Alfer
Laties’ Missionary Society
A. J. Mursy
J. Scudder
Sanford Mead
Christine Garbett
Paul Smith
Liberty
The Man Who Prefers Pointless Tales at the Dentist
A humorous remark explains that some men enjoy being told long, meandering stories. The joke compares this to how such a man would request the dentist to yank firmly and not fear causing pain, revealing a quirky logic about discomfort and attention.
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Cautions Parents
A vintage advertisement claims that a constipated child is irritable and unwell and promotes California Syrup of Figs as a trusted remedy. It promises quick cleansing of the bowels, easing stomach, liver, and bowels, with directions on the bottle for all ages and a call to ensure the genuine product from the California Syrup Company.
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California
Rheumatism Sufferer Recovers After Ten Years
Mrs. Tillia Smith of Holly, North Carolina reports dramatic relief from a decade of rheumatism after using Varene-sis. She describes severe prior symptoms including swollen fingers, stiffness, jaw pain, and difficulty climbing stairs, noting marked improvement within a year and renewed ability to perform housework. The ad touts Varene-sis as a stomach friendly treatment without salicylates or iodides and credits A Varney of Lynn Massachusetts with the promotion.
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Varney
Toyan
Mass
Varne
Lynn
Wass
Goldgigs for Orphans at Bridgeport Social
A Bridgeport event drew many attendees to raise funds for the Goldberg orphans. Grossen's orchestra played musical selections, Bertha Freid assisted Max Adter in fancy dancing, and Morris Perkins led a four member committee. Proceeds go to the orphan funds. Exchange quips about giving and sugarless living.
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HTT Goldgig Orpitans
Bridgeport
Sine
Goldberg Phans
Tgrossen
Red Fier
Danecing
Max Adter
Bertha Freid
Morris Perkins
Sigmond Solo
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U. S. Food Administration
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Long Island
APPY
SWIFT
van Camps
Mohican
Calif
Elgin Creamery
Lorna Doones
Mohican Bakery
Tos P.M
Aero Plant
Zimmie
York State
Tillia Smith
Holly, N
Yon
Blarry Scwartzcopff
Mor Iisign
Caldowall
Caldwell
Dr. Caddwell
America
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Uizes
Pring
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