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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
Bridgeport health officer Dr. Walter H Brown says over 15000 city babies under five exist with 3600 already registered. Minute Women urge mothers to bring infants to weighing stations for examination and weighing as Red Cross efforts begin a sustained baby-saving campaign.
Lesa Farmeleo Bunee of this city sues to annul her December 1918 marriage to John W. Bunce after learning he had two prior wives Fannie H. and Mary Bunce. She seeks $5,000 damages in a separate suit. Bunce faced bigamy charges, later dropped in City court amid questions of mental capacity.
Only two of Bridgeport’s retail firms have subscribed to the $5 billion federal loan for housing, with many manufacturers and individuals signaling intent. D. M. Read Co and G. W. Fairchild and Sons are the merchants already on record. a Housing Co manager will travel to Washington to finalize papers as local subscriptions surge on a war proposition promising safe six percent returns and population growth for the city. A long list of corporations and individuals follow as subscribers or pledged participants.
Washington May 22 1948 war department lists 58 names casualties include killed in action died of disease died of wounds and wounded. Lt Robert H Long Houston Texas among the severely wounded and Pvt Ricard W Johnson rejoined his company after being reported missing.
A testimonial from Mrs Alexander Shaw at 112 Coburg St St John praises Frust a-tives for ending violent headaches after years of suffering. The ad notes 50c boxes, 2.50 for larger sizes, with trial size 250, available at dealers or by mail from Proitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
A vintage ad urges women to seize opportunities and reclaim youthful hair color with Q-ban Hair Color Restorer. It promises not to dye, stain, or interfere with shampooing, and offers a money back guarantee through druggists nationwide.
John F. Moran, 26, assistant clerk of the Bridgeport Police, former reporter and longtime altar boy, was special inducted into U S service by the War Department. He had expected to enter via the draft, but a special order attached him to Camp Devens headquarters staff, delaying his departure. Moran joined the force June 1, 1916 and rose to patrolman, known for organizing the 1500 Bridgeport heating day tribute in New York. Police plans for a big send off are being arranged for Tuesday.
Transportation committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Stratfield at noon to review maps and statistics for proposed new railroad stations in the city. After discussion, materials will be sent to Railroad Director William G. McAdoo for approval.
Fairfield young man slightly wounded in France on April 25. He was a member of the 104th Ambulance company. He enlisted April 12, 1917, in the 102d company and was later transferred.
In Civil Superior Court Charles Anderson of Milford was awarded $9,000 damages against Max Blumberg for a May 14 1914 accident on the Milford turnpike. The verdict tops recent accident-case awards. Blumberg claimed Anderson was intoxicated and not seen in darkness before the collision near Beard's corner.
Milford fire commissioners hosted Assistant Fire Chief Isaac of New Haven for a fourth lecture in Milford to improve discipline, hose and ladder handling, and overall efficiency. The event drew all ranks of firemen and ended with social time at Webber's.
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