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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
5
Donnelly said he has oil for the next job but uncertain on when to seek more. His section uses 300000 barrels of oil from Port Chester to Milford, but orders from the Oil Division of the United States Fuel Administration limit usage to only necessary work.
Reports from county towns say Sheriff Simeon Pease strengthens daily within the Republican party and is likely to win another term. Some Bridgeport leaders opposed him, but that resistance seems to have faded. Rumors suggested County Commissioner Frank Ed Ballard might be groomed for the nomination, though Pease often would not take orders from local bosses.
Newtown selects Leo T. Hickson principal of the high school as supervisor of schools for the town beginning with the new school year. Upcoming board meeting to decide on art teachers. Also notes: birthday surprise for Miss Dorothy James at Newtown Inn and various local social items.
Jerome Rogan of Bridgeport National Bank leads Bridgeport's drafted men to Camp Upton next Friday. His brothers Louis John and Charles plus another already serve in France or at Camp Devens, making 11 Rogan siblings all living at 1966 Seaview Avenue.
Fairfield locals rally for Red Cross fundraising with a seven-district canvass plan led by William Burr and Dr. Frank Child. Delegations from Stratfield Faith Chapel Greenfield Hill St Thomas and Sherman School join the parade amid hopeful totals and district coordinators.
The Associated Press reports that Petrograd and major Russian cities see worsening food supply as spring arrives. Bread rations in Petrograd have run out, while Moscow fares slightly better with a quarter-pound bread ration and scarce sugar amid high prices. Rural conditions show little improvement for the coming year.
The river road from Paradise Green Stratford to Pine Rock Park Huntington will be oiled this week starting today. Supervisor R. E. Donnelly urges nonessential motorists to avoid the road to aid roadwork.
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