Connecticut soldiers cited for bravery in France
Washington, Det. 13 Special lists 28 soldiers awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and other honors for extraordinary heroism in France during July 1918 near Soissons and Chateau Thierry. Among the named awardees are Chaplain L. J. Weeds, First Lt. Fred W. Adams, First Sgt. Stallard Thrower, Lt. Harry R. How, Wagoner Clifford W. Haskins, Private Robert A. Rhodes, and many others, with home addresses listed.
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Washington
Det
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Bainfield
John Asey
102D Infantry
L. i. Weeds
16Th Infantry
Soissons
France
Weeds
Joseph Weeds
Athol
Kas
Fred W. Adams
Aéth Infantry
J. E. Abbell
Ivy Bepet
Albertiarfle County
Stallard Thrower
Company I
146Th Infantry
Firess
Mabel Thrower
Parks- Fille
Harry R. Wows
1St Engineers
Loin de Lacrossette
Smallmlin DE Bus
Howe
Nore Uren Andro
Hemia Adidrers
Abs
Joni Ht
Muther
Dravor Avanoe
Slansfield
Aku
Pirst
Hoster R. Howard
Joafaning
Leveisa
Welion Oat Truguy
Chow de Latmubeniami
Tielheen
Trugny
Jdoward
606Th Avenue
Ainunt Vernon
Frank A. Mace Names
101St Wield
Bellery Woods
Frank A. MacNaines
Albany
Wagoner Clifford FW. Haskins
Jcrurgusy
Wagoner Haski
MM. L. Haskins
Elmwood
Conn
Wagoner Frmund
Hampton
101St Machine Gun Battalion
Vrance
Wagoner Hampson
Ry W. Hampson
Rather
Waterbury
Robert. A. Rhodes
Chatetwu Phierty
Wranece
Lelenu Woods
Lepieds
Hamme
Sirk Grace Cowan
Lafayette Avenue
Joseph
Als
Charles G. Brownville
Oation
Belleau
Didty
Charles Gorden Brownville
Atain Street
Reedham
Douglas Ross
Company K
Ltst Infantry
Vaux
Lia
Ross
Prout
Hrph 'T. Koes
Alain
Hall
Sra
Henry A. Cheens
Meehine Gian
Chateau Phlerry
Franece
Bellenaint Gt
Kiiwar
A. Cheney
Hocksett
Casey
Tavaatey
I. i
Fairfield
Hobert
Lequiesches
Rine
Stood
Sind
Robert St. Tiood
Thomas F. Poley
Hereardinary
Ciefion
Vruix
Prince
Coly
Bertalion
Owen
Judas
Hopeby
G A R Veteran Weds in Milford At Age 75
A Civil War veteran Truman N Parsons of 1244 Lindley etree and Mrs Trenvindia Clark of Malton wed at the Methodist Episcopal church Milford on Situckey. The bride and groom are linked to families and a Connecticut regiment with long local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Truman N. Parsons
Lindleyetree
Mra
Trenvindia Clark
Malton
Mathodist Lpisconal
Din Abe
John It. Robertson
Mes
Robertson
Alv. Parsons
New York City
Middle Street Realty Campjany
Bridgeport
Jin
New York
Boston
Ancientachusetts
Pa Uda
Thomas Molex
Lovell Street
Worcester
Aliwss
Thonvy
Kincke
Weddavamiry
Lvor
Bouresches
Pranca
Botrexcles
Klacke
J.erg
Cleriden
Carrie Toegal
Dark Street
Meriden
Conn
W.I. Blythe
4Th Infantery
Bellent
Spange
Hiythe
Williaina
Biythe
Towestreet
Methug
Junius
WW. Yoolken
204Th Indiatyy
Touresubes
Wrance
Sun “Ve Ldeutenei
Voelken
Torchard
Julius Voelken
Union Street
Springfield
Harry MM. Noel
Lolleau-Woods
France
Vleme
Lena
Neel
Johnson
Woater
Tildren
Louis J, Dotson
Conward
Alasa
Esrnest T. Sichert
104D Ambulance Company
Banitary “Pen
Ranee
Alhough
Tromie Juderess
Mare Wd Jrout
Reeant Josonh
W. Casey
1St Infantry
Barrarre
Tcist
Minnes
Prugary Woods
Chibhy
Valley Street
Realized at United Church Sunday Services over Liberty loans
At United Church, Liberty Sunday raised 5150 dollars toward the Fourth Liberty Loan with 91,340 in new subscriptions and 102,300 already subscribed, bringing total new subscriptions to 51,350 and overall funds to 158,650. Committee members included George Sherwood and W. E. Sooley. preacher Horace Day urged steadfast will and personal conquest in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni« Tert
Frst
George Sherwood
Hincks
W. E. Sooley
United Church Fourth Liberty Loan Committee
Trobert Speer
Hucks Bros. & Company
Qn Wri
Horace Day
Ser Jmn
Tarsus
Dr. Day
Aiden
Opening of Red Cross Kitchen Feeds Local Epidemic Victims
Thirty patients were fed on opening day at the Red Cross kitchen at Sted Cr dict. More patients were served on Sunday at the United Congregational church. Mrs. William J. Nichols leads the effort with plans to expand as cases arise. Minute women and Motor squad corps volunteers assist to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sted Cr Dict
United Congregational Church
William J. Nichols
Motor Squad
Not Murder Accomplice Denied by Petitto Kin
Prospero Petitto of 48 Vines Highway announced that his cousin Corporal Toxsend FL Petitto of Company Tu Atdin Infantry is not the Petitto now in the army. He was alleged accomplice in the burglary of Daniel Iille on June WW at Fulton Street Santa. HoneyupHoar couple will be home to friends after November 1 at the Lindley Street. they are on their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospero Petitto
Vines Highway
Toxsend
FL Petitto
Tu Atdin Infantry
Camm Mills
N. Y
Petitto
Fleged
Daniel Iille
Fulton Street
Santa
Lindley
Bridgeport draft board examines 103 registrants
Ninety four men appeared at Bridgeport High School for physical examinations of 103 summoned by the draft board. Sixty nine were accepted for general service, 17 found deficient, and 45 referred to the Medical Advisory Board. Many failed due to colds amid a prevailing epidemic and many registrants were sent home to appear later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Walter H. Brown
Draft Board 6
Robert M. Hames
United States
Bridgeport High School
Bratt
Bowd
Death of Rose E Simone in Bridgeport Home
Miss Rose Blanche Simone daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Simone of Connecticut Avenue Bridgeport died at home from Spanish influenza followed by pneumonia. She had worked in New York cinema and earlier as a telephone operator in Bridgeport. Survived by parents two brothers Joseph and Nicholas G and two sisters Irene and Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Blanche Simone
Louis Simone
Connecticut Avenue
Ofelock
Miss Simone
New York City
Bridgeport
D. M. Trash Company
Bridgeport Telephone Exchange
Joseph Te
Herald News
Nicholas G
Irene A
Marietta
Bridgeport High school draft results announced
Out of 94 men in Division 4 examined yesterday at Bridgeport High School, 44 were accepted for general military service. Five qualified for general service when cured, six picked for limited and special service, and 10 found deficient and not qualified. Three registrants were deferred and 26 referred to the Medical Advisory board for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
Medical Advisory Board
Vinci Remedy Promises Strength After Asthma Struggles
Mrs. Jay Parker credits Vinci with restoring strength and vitality after long weakness and asthma. The ad asserts the product builds appetite, aids digestion, purifies blood, and increases energy through bee, cod liver oil, iron, and glycerin. Hindle Pharmacy and other drugstores carry it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Kankauna
Wis
Jay Parker
Hindle Pharmacy
Liggett’s Riker Hegeman Drug Stores
F. J. Ostrofsky
Pembroke St. Cor
Hamilton
East Main St. Cor
Thieves Enter Band Room At 73 Loxnegron Avenue
Thieves broke into a band hall at 73 Loxnegron Avenue belonging to the Italian band, stealing a large bass drum and damaging the room. Police were notified by Mike Montanani, and an investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gymbrts Beloning
Lox ‘Negron Avenue
Mike Montanani
Nuide
Carnival at Seaside Boosts Bond Sales
A seaside carnival drew between twelve and fifteen thousand attendees while fundraisers and games raised an estimated three thousand dollars in net proceeds. The event featured racing, exhibits, and a Liberty bond sale with crowds cheering on the “Over the Top” firemen display and a 24 cent admission. Local leaders included Daniel Johnson as chairman and Pierce Gahan as secretary, with Mayor Wilson among the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Barnum Dyke
Ree
Daniel & Johnson
Pierce V. Gahan
Wilso
Tustine
George W. Wheeler
Georg M. Eames
John
John 4H. .Redgar ,Charles H. Suckley, Charles A. Wheeler
Charles F. Greene
Wiliam O'Shea
Eugene Kelly
Joh. Stanley
John A. Leonard
Fairchild Wheeler
Albert Lavery
F. von tWettberg
Herby J. Cliffe
Thomas F. Broderick
Edward Foley
Hafele's Saloon Robbed in Midnight Break In
Thieves smashed a rear window at Hafele's Saloon operated by John Tiafele at 700 Madison Avenue and stole a large quantity of whisky wine cigarettes two razors and a revolver. Police were notified and are investigating as the saloon appeared thoroughly ransacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tiafele
Madison Avenue
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John Casey
Thes
Feu
Tony ~ Bess
Fautumm
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
Atmidlle St
Neuss & Vaughn
Ieidgeport
Henrietta Clark Bride
Truman WN. Parsons
United Church
Red Cross Kitchen
Kames
Rose E. Simone
Conn. Ave
Liberty Honda
Triatin
City Savings Sank
Hafele
United Dept. Stores, Inc. Cor
Golden Hill Streets
Lzerodox
Bridgeport Kerodox Co
Cannon Street
Sale Kerodoxs Agency
Fairhiedd County
John Lots d, P. Maloney
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