The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
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Stratford, Nov. 2.---Edwin c. Shell
ton OF Monroe, the Democratic nom
inee for Senator from the 18th dis
trict, is well known in his district. He
has represented his town several times
In the Legislature, is secretary of the
Monroe school board and prominent
in fraternal circles.
James H. Booth, son of H. M. Booth
OF North Main street, has enrolled as.
Il member of the Students ARMY
training Corps at Storrs College.
| warren Jagoe is also at this institu-
tIon' Both of the boys are enjoying
the experience. They say it is hard
work but they like it.
Alfred Wakelee, who has been miss
ing since Tuesday, has not been heard
| from as zee. He is a member of Oron-
oque lodge, I. O. o. F., and it is hoped
that he may be heard from through
some of the various lodges.
Captain Bruce Weller of East Broad
street, has been confined at home for
a few days with sickness, but is now
able to be out again.
The selectmen have been filling in a
large ravine like that in front of
Bethany church, on Nichols avenue.
and when that corner is graded off it
will become one of the fine corners of
the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lpsch OF Nichols
avenue have resumed their studies at
INyack Institute, after being confined
at their home with sickness for a
week.
H. M. Doyle of Ferry Boulevard is
much improved. He has just recov-
cred from an attack of double pneu-
nFonia.
Charles Rus1cka of White street has
arrived safely in France. For some
time past he has been in camp down
South.
Martin Knapp of East Broadway
has accepted fine position in one of
the largest factories in Hastings, on
the Hudson river, and will have
charge of a number of men. He and
Irving w. Garlick, also of East Broad
way, who has accepted a position in
the same factory, will leave town this
week to enter upon their new duties.
Neither of them will move their fam
lies out of town at present.
|
William Beard, Jr., of East Broad
way who has been confined at home
. for the past week, suffering with a.
hard cold, is greatly improved, and
will be able to resume his duties in
one of the factories Of Bridgeport
twhere he has been employed.
William Field of Nichols avenue has
solo his house to Bridgeport parties,
and it is understood that he will build
on a lot that he owns situated across
the street where he now resides, as
soon as he can secure the necessary
permit. Leonard Holmes, who for
some time has lived with Mr.. Field.
? has moved his family into the new
home he has erected on Nichols ave-
T nue.. .-..
[ Bethany church. corner of Nichols
avenue and Wheeler terrace, just off
Barnum avenue. Tomorrow Rev,
Frank Hawley of Brookfield will con-
duct the services. At 1920 he will
preach, and at the close of the morn
, ing service the session of the Sunday
school will be held. The Young Peo-
lple's meeting will be held at 6;45. The
1880. All are invited to attend these
services.
1.-THE Communion of Saints" will be
the pastors sermon at the Congrega-
tional church on Sunday morning,
when the regular Communion service
will be observed. Members will be
received into the fellowship of the
church both on confession of faith,
and by letter from other churches,
and opportunity will be given for the
baptism of children. In the evening
; at 7:SO in Packard hall, the pastor will
give an address based on one of the
stories of the war, Sonia" by Ste
phen McKenna, depicting the life in
England just bfore and during the
first year of the war, carrying its big
message to the people of any coun-
TRY. The Sabbath school meets at the
Iciose of the morning service in Pack
ard hall, with departments for all
ages. Both graded lessons and the
uniform series are used The Young
People will be led by their president
Howard Wilcoxaon, at $50, in Pack
ard hall, in the consideration of the
theme. "All for Christ---Our Time"
This will be the monthly conservation
meeting with the roll call of all mem
Ibers.
Services at Christ church will be as
usual, Holy Communion at and 10:45
Sunday school at $50.
News items for publication in The
Times NAV be left at Carten Bros
Stratford Garage. Main street.
| CORTEZ C. ROCKWELL, plumbing
and heating ;jobbing a speciality. Cor.
) Main and Hillside avenue, Stratford.
DIOR
STAFFORD GARAGE-Under new
management. Repairing promptly
attended to. Satisfaction guarar-
teed. G % stf
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