Humility that Exalts Sermon on Palm Sunday
Dr William Horace Day delivers Palm Sunday sermon on humility chosen from first Peter stressing that true exaltation comes through humble service. He links Jesus riding a lowly beast to strength through modesty, urging selfless conduct and equal regard for others.
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United Church
William Horace Day
Peter
Jesus
Herman
Jerusalem
Tully
Rcc
St. Peter
Hy Wi
Hardware Firms in Rail Diversion Dispute Spotted
Readable fragments show American Hardware Stores in a rail diversion matter with Grumman and a location around Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street. The note mentions rerail divisions, suggesting a municipal debate or project in progress.
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Erican Hardware Stores
An & Grumman
Rerail Davision
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Trinity Episcopal Church Names New Rector Selection
Trinity Episcopal Church has called Rector Trey Frank Ernest Atkins to fill the vacant rectorship. Atkins, a prominent speaker in the eastern viscopal region, is expected to arrive in the city to assume duties in May amid ongoing searches for a new rector at the Vysopuil church.
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Trey
Frank Ernest Atkins
St. Andrew's Church of
Bute
Filo
Vysopuil
Areson
Mr. Aitking
Ant Jity Ochered
Haseen
Fortat i
Auto Show Brings Wide Display To Bridgeport
Bridgeport prepares for its first World War era auto show at the State Armory and Casino running March 20 to 25. Benjamin Steiber leads the event with two full exhibitions featuring fifty manufacturers, over one hundred fifty cars and numerous trailers, trucks and accessories. Demonstrators at booths will explain products while orchestras perform each afternoon and evening. The display emphasizes stability for the auto industry as a vital American enterprise both in war and peace.
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Maniager
Steiber
Bridgeport
Connecticut Jone Guards
Bridgeport Deater
War Haus
Nasteu
Benjamin 14. Steiber
New England
State Armory
America
Notic
Draft Boards to Send Contingent Saturday
Bridgeport draft boards prepared for 146 local registrants departing Saturday for Camp Devens Massachusetts. Induction notices were issued to all conscripts in the recent draft, with each man notified and asked to report to his local board on Monday afternoon for processing.
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Bridgeport
Devens
Ayer
Saturda
Dovery
Deven
Tre Board
Palm Sunday Services Draw Crowds Across City Faithful Observe Solemn Observances
Palm Sunday observances drew thousands to major churches with large congregations and solemn sermons. Clergymen delivered strong messages on moral issues as worshipers expressed devout reverence and wariness about contemporary concerns.
Books Not Dollars Give Your Brooks to Sammmies
Fragmented OCR text urges readers to send books to a local public library system and notices a March 30 deadline. Mentions general poetry enthusiasts and a bridgeport pebble library context. Requires further readable details to confirm exact events and names.
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Poeshing
Phleaiaes
Minarte
Uhre Bridgeport
Pooks for Our Sommers and Sailors
Fragmentary notice appears to request funds or support for soldiers and sailors with unreadable details. Names and addresses are garbled, leaving unclear who is issuing the call or who is eligible. The readable remnants indicate a civic or charitable appeal without concrete actions or dates.
Red Cross seeks recruits for major transport division
David Skelley of the American Red Cross arrives in Bridgeport to recruit for the major transport division. About 1,200 men are needed for French Italian fronts, Serbia, Palestine and Mesopotamia. Older, physically strong men welcome with three letters of recommendation. Pay starts at 86 dollars monthly with free travel to Europe, plus home travel after the war.
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David Skelley
Foreign Transportation Department
Athantic
Americaned Cross
Bridgeport
Red Cross
Bridgeport Trust Company
State and
Main Streets
Afr
Shelley
Redross
Serbia
Palestine
Blasopotamia
Ted Crass
Merlion
Cass
Eurone
Mystery Fire Damages Home on Saver Street
Five unknown men caused about 259 in damage to a Saver Street residence owned by WloA Nejsey der last night. Neighbors reported a rear porch intrusion and an alarm pull at the corner of Alain Street and Peecharenk Avenue as firefighters responded. The fire reportedly cost substantial property loss and a local man, Rod McMahon, died today after a prolonged illness.
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Wloa
Metaibers
Alain
Uwen Plinufes
No News of U S Troops in Battle
Washington reports no confirmation that American troops joined the fighting on the British front. Officials say training units were not involved in the German attack, and no clear evidence exists of U S combat units in action. Foreign reports suggest a renewed German drive with Paris bombarded by long range guns, yet impact on civilians appears limited.
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Washington
Crewe
Conores Mirret
Les of
Amer
Cumba
Fernman
Pershing
Marek
Tus
Tho
Wilson
Associated Press
Berlin
Paris
Polish Mission Arrives as Poles Kiss New Flat Honors
In New York a Polish flax to be carried to France by a 26 000 man force was presented to commissioners by Polish women. The crowd from New York New Jersey and Connecticut witnessed the ceremony and some Poles pledged to join Allied efforts. Major Joseph Kaslewski stressed that Poland’s freedom hinges on Allied success and noted Polish troops already serving with French and other armies.
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New York
Jerseys
Connecticut
Toland
Joseph Kaslewski
Franen
Toic
Washington War Boom Transforms Capital City
Washington March 24. War time activity has intensified the capital’s tempo as government workers surge the city into a wartime boom. Uniformed personnel, foreign officers, and round-the-clock operations fill offices, hotels, and theaters while secrecy and censorship frame daily naval and military coordination across Arlington and the White House.
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Washington
United States
Capitol Dome
Washington Monument
Army Khaled Sui
Urs
Baker
Navy Department
Bureau of Communications
Yanirla
White House
Britain
Mulvaner
Learexd
Ortheris
Pierre
Soldiers' Book Movement Gains Strong Local Support
A wartime effort boosts book collection as manufacturing plants department stores and movie theatres join. Marin Hearne of the Quon Theatre organizes slides and book displays for Bridgesport venues while stores offer delivery service. Leading firms, lines of plants and schools mobilize. law library serves as HQ as Minute Women Boy Scouts sort pack and stamp.
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Marin Hearne
Qoulk Theatre
Bridgeport
Pose
Wallace
Howland
W. G. Craig
Moig
A. M. Englebbedt
Tead Company
Campiien
Law Library
Minute Women
Boy Scouts
Missing Laurel Girl Found by Stranger Near Police
Ten year old Lucy Magiosky of Laurel Avenue wandered the city for about seven days. A stranger, unknown to police, carried her to the police headquarters after finding her on Golden Hill. The girl refused to explain her movements or reasons for leaving home.
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Lucy Magiosky
Laurel Avenue
Astranger
Golden Hill
Sid
Lucy
Noostop
Des
Slawson Poised for Recurring School Head Post
Local political circles predict Samuel J. Slawson will be reelected as school superintendent for a one year term at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. Ballot results reportedly show 11 to 1 in favor of Slawson’s retention amid claims tensions within the board have been resolved. Political influence on board actions is acknowledged but its exact form remains unclear.
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Schoo
Samuel J. Slawson
Board of Education
Ar. Slayson
Greenhut Company
18Th St
New York City
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Tealay
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War Savings Campaign
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Dover
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Bank Streets
Marne
Aisne
Neuve-Chiapelle
Capitol
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Self
Sharp Greenhut Company, Inc
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General Vehicle Company, Inc
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Fiss, Doerr & Carroll Horse Co
Main Ofice
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24Th St.rederick Wagner
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