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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
3
The Pierce Arrow fleet shows strong performance as a competent organization collects data on truck operations across sectors. In coal, Pierce Arrows serve leading concerns in nearly all large cities, with notable records in more challenging lines.
Damijian Ryonkayes of this city walked before the jury to show bumps and abrasions from a collision with Albert Falk’s motor truck on Pem broke street June 30 1917. He seeks 10000 damages claiming negligent driving and that the accident left him hospital bound and mentally weak. The defendant denies blame and asserts careful driving to avoid another car. Testimony continued.
Southport May 23 Special Mrs Bardley Goodsell entertained the King s Daughters of the Southport M E church at her Bridgeport home yesterday afternoon. The group sewed for the deaconess box then enjoyed refreshments The listed members include Mrs Charles Barkley Mrs Samuel Jennings Mrs Increase Parcel and others The Southport Liberty chorus plans a June 4 war rally and meets next Wednesday at 8 pm in the Pequot library auditorium under J Nelson Hutchison director Local society notes mention various visits meetings and rummage sale activity with Pathfinder Girls meeting being omitted tomorrow evening
The J. J. Pardy Construction Company held a farewell at Sagal's hall for A. G. Chapman and C. H. Greene who have joined the army and navy. Chapman, accountant for 2.5 years, leaves for Camp Upton. Greene, field staff, enlists in the Navy. Tokens presented by Miss Sadie McCarthy and James Grierson. wrist watch to Greene and comfort kit to Chapman. Guests included the Pardy and related families. dancing followed.
Reports circulated yesterday that a Connecticut company offered a compromise to trolley workers seeking higher wages. The proposal totaled 34 to 40 cents an hour instead of 8 to 45 cents, with a bonus for overtime. Superintendent J Goodwin said he had heard nothing about the offer.
A contempt action may be filed against Dwight W. Sharpe for failing to comply with a court order granting Agnes P. Sharpe alimony of 25. Attorney C. A. Hopwood will represent Mrs. Sharpe before Judge Kellogg in Civil Superior court. A separate alimony petition by Helena May McDonald against William McDonald and a request by Elizabeth J. Hawes for alimony pending divorce proceedings against Charles H. Hawes are scheduled for hearing today.
A catalog-style description praises dresses in white for girls, noting Georgette crepe over net, crepe de chine trimmed with silk, a Russian crepe de chine pattern, organdy with deep tucks, soft voile, and simple trims. It highlights beauty, fine fabrics, and time saved in dressmaking. Prices range from 7.50 to 15 dollars, on the second floor.
Let the whole family play unless a few experts must play alone. Fun and healthy air outdoors with room for a lawn of any size. Eight-ball sets priced around $1.10 and special 4-ball sets with professional handles at 1.85.
A vivid sale notice for women's white shoes across canvas oxfords buck pumps and laced styles with prices from 3.50 to 8.00 on main floor displays. Also advertised are new knitted underwear union suits vests and organdy collar sets in white and delicate colors, with promotional notes on summer coordination and fashionable details.
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