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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1918

Page

4

The Woods of Pan at Georgetown Moonlight Pageant

A moonlight masque The Woods of Pan will be held on the Georgetown lawn under Anna Stewart Fox on Saturday at 8. Tickets are on sale with ice cream and cake. The event is the fourth in Georgetown’s entertainment series and promises a strong music and recitation program.

Georgetown William J. Henter Anna Stewart Fox Gilbert Memorial Congregational Church Gail Saunders U. S. Army Swedish Congregational Church En 14. Banks Twigh School Gilbert and Bennett Norwalk Senior High School Mary Kramer Mabel Lockwood Jennie Wordlund Mary Fox Pearl Glans Chara Jones Lulu Nelson Altcn Dorothy Emma Ryan Carl Johnson Leilbnar Anderson Eric Johnson Charles Jennings Lawrence Olmstead William Mclean Alice Werris Edith Nordlund Edna Carlson Benjan Gregory John Jennings Alice Dorothy Pennsylvania New Jersey Casindama Eaton Massachusetts Brockton Bridgewater Samuel Perry L. F. Perry France Armours Packing Co Benjamin Ezrin Quartermaster'’S Corps

Urge Wilson to Send Industrial Leaders Abroad

Wellesley Mass September 6 President Wilson is urged at Babson Labor conference to send a commission of industrial leaders to Britain and allied countries to stress the importance of maximum initiative enterprise leadership and production Representatives of 060 manufacturers from across the country attended the conference Robert Bee of Akron Ohio headed the committee that forwarded the resolution to the President.

Wellesley Mass Wilson Babson Labor Conference Atvat Britain Robert BE ‘Ee Akron Ohio

Hoffmaster Divorce Suit Sparks Custody Alimony Petition

Annabella Hoffmaster of this city files divorce proceedings against Joseph Hoffmaster alleging infidelity and naming Jennie Walters as co respondent. The action filed yesterday in the Superior court requests a decree, alimony, and custody of a minor child. Hoffmaster's maiden name is Annabella Stout.

Annabella Hoffmaster Joseph Hoffmaster Jennie Walters

Dillon's Offers Wide Range of Fancy Hats and Scarfs

Weee cons tantia pareeees seeded ane Children's Outing Hats Children's Dress Hats Fancy Feathers Wings and Ladies' Feather Turbans Ribbon of every width and ¢ Auto Hats and Caps Fancy Trimming Ornaments Silk Fibre Sweaters Shetland Sweaters Guaranteed Raincoats Few Black and Navy Light Wall Prices Marabout Feather Capes Ostrich Boas Reliable For Scarfs Prices from $2.98 to $25.00 at Dillon's.

Receiver sought for Woods Industrial Engineering co

A petition in Superior Court by president Clinton I Woods seeks the appointment of a receiver for Woods Industrial Engineering Co of this city. He alleges secretary treasurer Robert G Crossely has signed checks in violation of by laws and warns of possible asset waste amid looming creditor suits and a weekly payroll of 634 dollars. The case requests dissolution of the company. Separately, Region Two War Industries Board lists bids and suppliers for navy requirements including machine tools, brushes, lubricants, and various cargo equipment, with dates and quantities across a long itemized list.

Woods Indual Trial J Engineering Company Clinton I. Woods Robert G. Crossely Woods Region Two War Industries Board Chamber of Commercce Kingsbury Bull Tregion U. S Virginia Georgia Liberty Mator Japan Navy

Building Material Priority Official And Pierce Meet

Bradford D. Pierce Jr regional director of the War Industries Board's second division met George Reynolds of S L Stiles Brick Co representing brick interests of New England and eastern New York. Reynolds assists Richard Humphrey chief of the building material section. Conference covered shipment of building materials into the second region Connecticut Western Massachusetts and data on new buildings and material requests. All building supplies for the second region must be ordered through Reynolds and only necessary work allowed.

Bradford D. Pierce, Jr War Industries Board George Reynolds S. L. Stiles Brick Company New England States New York State Mr. Reynolds Richard I. Humphrey Connecticut Western Mchusetts Reynolds

Soldier Allowance Payments to Be Made Separately

Local bankers are notified of a government change in soldiers allotment and allowance checks by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. Compulsory $15 monthly allotment will be sent with the government family allowance, while excess allotments and those to ineligible dependents will be handled by the War or Navy departments and other branches as applicable.

Bureau of War Risk Insurance of The Treasury War Risk Insurance Bureau War Risk Bureau Marine Corps Coast Guard

Advance Court Session For Draftee Witnesses

A Criminal Common Pleas session led by Judge Walsh opens at 11 o'clock to hear minor cases as draftee witnesses prepare for army service next week. Edward Fagan, recently condemned to 69 days for drunkenness, was granted another chance with suspended remainder. Alexander Vandnills, charged with theft, received probation after family pleas. his Cheshire reformatory sentence was suspended.

Criminal Common Pleas Court Judge Walsh Edward Fagan Walsh Ramaindes Alexander Vandnills Charles Comstock Cheshire

Foreman Seeks Passport for France Departure

J Keyes, foreman at D. M. Read Co, filed for a French passport with Naturativa Clerk Munich. He plans to go abroad as a secretary for the Knights of Columbus and will sail once the Department of State approves his passport application.

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Mi developing postponed monthly meeting notice

The board announces the trealdly monthly meeting is postponed due to members being out of town. It will not be held Tuesday night but is expected to be rescheduled later in the week with details to follow.

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