French Woman's Devotion Aids Allied Effort At Lorraine
A French woman under German occupation at Soulevre Farm risked shell fire and gas to cross three miles to American lines after gathering crucial German information. She, her mother, and brother fled German control, and the mother and boy were later brought to American headquarters unharmed, reuniting with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
Associated Press
Mne
Soulevre Farm
Oman
Ines
Toouterre Farm
Zek Scofield Defies Police in New Canaan Showdown
In New Canaan on Monday after noon Chief Otto Schmidt and nearly the entire force battled for over an hour to arrest Zek Scofield after he refused to stop on gasless Sunday. The fight moved from street to home as Scofield taunted officers, threatened to kill, and hurled rocks and curses, before Schmidt entered the residence and Scofield surrendered on a $2,000 bond with case set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Canaan
Otto Schmidt
Zek" Scofield
Zek
Hee Sunany jJast
C. M. Griebel
Scofield
Bek
Griebel
Gray Brothers’ Bottling Works
Gray Brother
Grovestret
Schmidt
Grisbel
G“ek
Chief Schmidt
Ek” Scofield
Aek
Darius St. John
Ack
Tocat
B. C. Whth
Stamford Theatre
Arthur A. Dixon
Bridge
Per
Hy, A. Dixon
Raillroad Avenue
Award to Greenwich Man Ends Long Pending Suit
The $11,500 suit of Thomas N. Cooke of Greenwich against Hannah Weed of Greenwich, in Superior court since 1914, was decided in favor of Mrs. Weed by Judge Kellogg. Cooke had sought $10,230 in damages from a prior judgment against Edwin Weed, Mrs. Weed’s husband. Deputy Sheriff papers of attachment were served, but Mrs. Weed denied concealed property and the judge found no collusion. Entries for Field Day include Chief Meyers appearing for married men against town youths, with Otto Schmidt coordinating stunts and races for an entertaining program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N.cooke
Greenwich
Hannah ‘. Weed
Kellogg
Chief Meyers
Baseball Fame
Meyers
Otto Schmidt
Stratford Saloon License Fight Shelved by Bridgeport Brewers
Stratford rumors say no license battle this year as Bridgeport brewers advise saloon keepers to refrain from campaigning in a small town with only months of business ahead. Bar fixtures will be removed soon and stored. October 7 election plans fade. Local notices cover Moose lodge, street paving near Main and Barnum, visiting nurse rules, a soldier’s France letter, and assorted Stratford happenings.
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Stratford
Bridgeport
Old Stratford
Stratford Lodge of Moose
Grange Hall
Main Street
Barnum Avenue
Charles Orleman
61St Regiment
France
Adolph Burstein
William Bassett
Hollister Heights
James Charles
Peace Street
Madison Avenue
J. Henry Blake- Taan
Daniel Stevens
Warwick Avenue
New Hampshire
Gertrude Florentine
Broadstreet
Stratford Milling CO
Sutton Ave
Louis EB
Peek
Main St
Dliwip
Child Welfare Lecture Planned for Newtown
Newtown brief notes a Child Welfare association plan to hold evening lectures with speakers linked to the work. Brent's visit by Dr. Walter Brown signals growing interest, with more talks likely. Registrars of voters meet Sept 19 to accept voter applications. session Sept 28 will admit qualified electors to the oath. Community events include a Mapleton Methodist picnic with races and prizes, and a cake sale to fund church decorations.
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Newpfown
Child Waelfare Association
Brent
Walter Brown
Bridgeport
Mapleton
Herman Oppe
Gage
Martin Raymond Reynolds
Helen Reynolds
Methodist Church
Girls’ Friendly Society of
Newtown
Cos Cob
Oppe
New York Fire Department
Editor to Speak Today On New Merchant Fleet
Alexander R. Smith editor ef the Marine News will speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at 12:15 today at the Stratfield on The Merchant Fleet and After the War Trade. The talk is under the Harbor and Port Development committee chaired by George Bb Crawford with several members. Crawford will preside and introduce the speaker as reservations for tables fill. Bridgeport's manufacturers and harbor development circles await the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander R. Smith
The
Marine News
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Committee
George Bb. Crawford
Simon Lake
H. H. Hamilton
K. B. Senior
Archibald McNeil, Jr
William Hinecks
T. B. Ford
Crawford
Bridgeport
Local Social Notes Highlight Danbury Visitors and Staffing
Mrs English of Danbury hosts guests including Major English M D a leading Danbury physician and early hospital volunteer. Dr and Mrs W J McLaughlin Margaret and Billy plan a weekend visit. Brooklyn guests arrive from Mrs McLaughlins parents Mr and Mrs John J Lyons. T J Corbett Sandy Hook school teacher takes leave under physician order. May Egan substitute teacher awaiting city call. Jesse A Hawleyville and Miss Doroth James head to Boston for college start. Hermen Oppe Jr N H 8 4915 visited the school Me day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppe
New York
Herman Oppe, Jr
Columbia College
Amherst College
Mass
Columbia
Wileen
Alice Houlihan
West Street
Newtown
Young People's Club
Sandy Hook
Pocatuck River
Amy Bantle
Philip Hickey
Dora Larmer
Anna, Bantle
Samuel Wilcox
Francis McCarthy
Robert Cookson
W. B. Glover
Biss Agnes
Deforest Glover
Fort Trumbull Beach
T. Lane
Main Street
Bridgeport
William Goodsell
Lower Main Street
Arthur Beard
Park City
Cornell Beard
M. Martin
Corbett Cottage
Queen Street
Robert Manning
Brooklyn
M. Carmody
English
Danbury
Major Engish
W. J McLaughlin
Margaret
Billy
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Bosak
Diue
Bridgeport Liquor Co
Family Liquor Store
Nao Ber
Superior Court
Cooke
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Broad St
Opp
Clarks
Clark
Liberal Credit
Jardiniere
Frame, Cor
Kroehler
Red Boy
Talking
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