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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1918

Page

16

Rescuers Save Two Girls At Walnut Beach

Miss Mildred Sundvall 16 and Irviner Butler rescued two drowning girls off Walnut beach after they wandered beyond the tide line near Becord sand bar. Sundvall grabbed one girl as others aided, while Butler ferried the second to shore. a large crowd praised the quick actions and the rescues.

Mildred Sundvall Irviner Butler Walnut Beach Elsie Ulate New Varsity Miss Sundyall Irving Butler Miss Platt Miss Sundvall Miss Sundwall Butler Mr. Butler Manchester J. Broad Myrtle Bewald Meros Mes A. Broad W. Galpin S. Broad Wrn Uport FW. Beard Ruth Walington D. C Bridgeport Fort Trumbull Beach Aliss Eleanor Cooper H. Holly Springfield Cooper Walter Cooper Shumann Victoria Irazi Martin Maid L. H. Maynard New York City A. Shortelt Ansonia JL. N. Dibble A. Raelff

Important Meeting of Junior Food Army

An important meeting of the Junior Food Army will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in the Sanford Flame. Members will be yoked for ribbons of reward and others will be Yeled upon. Boys and girls present will make jam for soldiers in Allied hospitals during the meeting. Children show enthusiasm since the last meeting two weeks ago. Toys and girls 19 years of age are cordially invited.

Sanford

Newtown Autoists Sign Pledge For Pilgrimage Trip

Newtown residents prepare for the Patriots Pilgrimage on September 8 to Lebanon with special permits for auto travel. Drivers pledge to avoid Sundays after the ride, posters outline routes, and health talks and social events accompany the plans.

Newtown

Polish Citizens Pledge Loyalty To Nation's Cause

Polish citizens gathered in Bridgeport and Detroit to attend the first Polish Congress. Four Bridgeport representatives joined about 944 Polish Americans to discuss Poland’s freedom, the army in France, and pledges to support the United States and allies. Paderewski spoke urging sacrifice and noted Poles’ strong American ties and wartime contributions.

America Poland Bridgsport Detroit Michigan United States France Bridgeport Fron B. L. Smykowsky Barnum Avenue Walter Tiglewski St. Michaels B.S. Michliewics Frank Racczyski U. S

Polish Americans Unite To Aid Poland In War Effort

In Milford and Detroit Polish Americans organize to promote patriotism and support for Poland. A service flag with 400 stars will be unfurled at Sir Michaels church in Buteau. Delegates at a Detroit convention appoint Polish representatives to boost unity against the Hun and notify Poland’s nation of American support. Dr Smykowsky becomes first vice president. John Smulski of Chicago named president.

Sir Michaels Church Buteau Detroit United States Poland America Dr. Smykowsky John Smulski Chicago Milford Peter Koslowsi

Foot Relief Ad Claims Pain Vanishes With Pie

An old style advertisement touts a foot care product named Pie that supposedly relieves corns calluses and toe pain. It claims immediate comfort after foot in a Tin bath and promises never again sore feet, urging readers to purchase at any drugstore or department store.

Pia Evan Winn Cal

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