Playground upgrades and summer opening planned in Bridgeport
The last shipment of playground apparatus for West End on Cherry Street has arrived in Bridgeport and is being installed by Spalding representatives. Superintendent Henry J. Cliffe says summer operations begin Monday, June 16, with parks in fine condition and a new gatehouse near completion. He notes Beardsley Park’s new golf course is underused but free, suggests renting clubs, and mentions potential tennis courts at Seaside Park with a possible community push to build six courts.
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West End
Cherry Street
Bridgeport
Spalding Company
Lafayette
Yellow Mill
Henry J. Cliffe
West End Park
Beardsley Park
Cliffe
Park Department
Mr. Cliffe Exia
Seaside Park
Park Cottage
Children's Day at Park Street Church Recital
Park Street Congregational Church observes Children s Sunday with morning services featuring Dr Beard sermon infant baptism and honor awards for regular attendees. Afternoon festival service at 430 with school program includes choir anthem songs recitations violin and piano solos and Bible lessons led by Assistant Superintendent Mrs A McLellan.
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Park Street Congregational Church
Dr. Beard
A. McLellan
Eitmant
Norman D. Hovey
Ansel
Neidsinger
Norma Weber
Ingins
C. Hbible
Winston Tolles
Ethel Fetch
Sally Lavery
Helene Pell
Elizabeth Leeds
Wide
Jesus
Carlie Hitch
Gertrude Bruel
Elizabeth Ian
Isabel Robertson
Judah
Emilizabeth Havene
the Foundation
Bradlray Boardman
Norman Leeds
Arur Smith
Brock
Almon Fevey
Winfree Morris
Elizabeth Wehnita Barker
Faith
Marjorie Landon
Sanne Frogslund
Brewster
Leota Bayon
Ler
Marguerite Cheio
Ots Binke
Patience
Gertrude Graffin
Agnes Bigelow
Ella Bowes
Uth Freshour
Sandolphon
Katharins
Uneeda Biscuit Ad Claims Five Cent Fresh Quality
An advertising copy from the National Biscuit Company extols Uneeda Biscuit as worth the cost of five cents. It emphasizes freshness, crispness, cleanliness, and nourishing quality, urging purchase not as economy but for consistent superior value.
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Uneeda
Hymns and Offertory Music at School Service
The program lists hymns such as All Hail the Power of Jesus Name and Saviour Again to Thy Dear Name, with offerings noted. Debuted pieces include Humoreske and Deborah, performed by Mr. Hovey and the School and Congregation.
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Jesus
Mr. Hovey
Violin Recital at First Methodist Church Tomorrow
Miss Gendolyn West plays Largo by Handel at the First Methodist Church tomorrow night. A rousing song service begins at 7:30. The quartet offers special music. George M. Brown speaks on Unsafe Bridges. Seats are free. all are welcome.
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First Methodist Church
Gendolyn West
Annual Sunday School Parade in Stratford
Stratford plans its annual June walk with Sunday schools gathering at their churches then marching to the Congregational church for a program on Academy Hill. The event features the Stratford school band, an address, singing and prayer among Congregational, Christ Episcopal, Methodist, First Baptist, Pilgrim Baptist, Bethany Mission, Swedish Mission churches.
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Stratford
Congregational Church
Ey Stratford
Academy Hill
Congregational
Christ Episcopal
Methodist
First Baptist
Pilgrim Baptist
Bethany Mission
Swedish Mission
Methodist Church
E. C. Carpenter
Cheating Rooster Still Causes Household Confusion
A family recounts a farmyard misunderstanding as a lit tle duck hatches from a shell after hearing the duck quack. The wife asks how it happened and the husband quips that the last rooster they bought must be a cheater.
Children Celebrate Day at Presbyterian Church
Two special services at First Presbyterian Church mark Children's Day with a 10 30 morning service featuring a reproduction of the High Priest of the old Jewish Tabernacle and infant baptisms, followed by an 7 p m organ recital and a 7 30 p m children's service led by a 50 voice choir.
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First Presbyterian Church
Joyce
Beers Issues Orders For G A R Encampment In Chattanooga
Commander in Chief Alfred B Beers issues orders for the 47th Grand Army of the Republic national encampment at Chattanooga Tennessee September 15 to 20 urging veterans to visit historic battlefields and noting Gettysburg reunion on July 1 Veterans are reminded to secure accommodations only for honored veterans and not for non veterans without outside arrangements. Aides named include J B Baldwin J H Blakeman E D Brisco J S Catlin S W Daniels W H McDougal A W Hale E N Jarvis DB Woodhouse J A Watrous and Henry Christianey named to committees with department leaders told to file reports and secure credentials while warnings are issued against unauthorized badge purchases.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alfred B. Beers
Gay
Henry J. Seeley
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Chicamauga
Atlanta
Connecticut
J. B. Baldwin
Willimantic
J. H. Blakeman
Stratford
E. D. Brisco
Sandy Hook
J. S. Catlin
Bridgeport
W. Daniels
Unionville
W. H. McDougal
New Preston
A. W. Hale
Wethersfield
E.N. Jarvis
Stamford
W. Woodhouse
J. A. Watrous
Milwaukee
Henry C. Christianey
Detroit
Rawley Eyes Big Lineup for State Eagles Field Day
James J. Rawley, chairman of the Hagies state parade and field day committee, will reveal headline field day attractions at a general committee meeting at Eagles hall tomorrow morning. He has been negotiating with top national attractions as Bridgeport readies what organizers call one of its largest events in years.
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James J. Rawley
Hagies
Eagles’ Hall
Bridgeport
Little Beauty Chats on Hair Styles and Care
The piece extols individuality in hair fashion and advises avoiding extreme trends. It notes that simple styles framed by soft, face-framing hair suit most, with emphasis on covering ears and avoiding straggly locks for older women. Massage is recommended as a key tonic, alongside regular washing and scalp care.
What to Do Part 1 Fly Control and Cheerful Living
Dr Reeder urges practical fly prevention around barns and kitchens to curb typhoid risk and improve farm productivity. He details manure management, clean barns, and spreading fresh manure, then shifts to maintaining humor and optimism, noting flowers thrive in dirt and urging readers to laugh at themselves while staying sanitary. letters from readers discuss tape worm remedy, chiggers, and personal health concerns with replies from Dear Doctor and request for inquiries via Home Health Club.
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Home Health Club
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
Elias Howe Post's Memorial Day appreciation note
Elias Howe Post G A R expresses gratitude to all who helped with Memorial Day observances. Veterans especially thank Hungarian societies for organizing a parade and decorating the Soldiers' monument at Seaside Park, showing patriotism to their adopted country.
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Elias Howe, Jr
Post
Seaside Park
Easton Baptists Seek Eventual Prevention This Sunday
Rev F S Clark of Easton purchases touring car and will preach on An Eventual Prevention at 11am. Sunday services close other churches except Sport Hill Methodist at 8pm for a children day concert. Guests Wilbur and Royal Tomlinson visit Maple Row Dairy Farm. Annie Cocker visits Danbury relatives.
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F. S. Clark
Baptist Church
Sport Hill
Wilbur and
Royal Tomlinson
Danbury
John Sherwood
Maple Row Dairy Farm
Annie Cocker
Charles Gilbert
Charles Lacy
Clinton Lacy
Frank Edwards
Harry
Edwards
Vera Wales
Seaside Park
Bridgeport
New Haven Visitor Misa Fordyce Guests Edith Logan
Miss Misa Fordyce of New Haven is visiting her cousin Miss Edith Logan for a few days. Mrs. Urban Tyack of Cheshire is spending time with her parents, Mr and Mrs George Gregory in Platteville.
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Misa Fordyce
New Haven
Edith Logan
Urban Tyack
Cheshire
Mr. George Gregory
Platteville
Remains of Train Victim Brought Home
The remains of William J. Meaney, 11, son of Patrick and Catharine Meaney of 691 Howard Avenue, were brought home after he was struck and killed by a passing train while alighting from a freight train in December. Meaney and a companion had hopped the freight to go to New York and jumped off at Darien. He was struck by a second train at about 45 miles per hour. His parents were prostrate upon receiving the news. he is survived by his father, mother, two brothers, and four sisters, Richard J., Joseph, Margaret, Gertrude, Laurette, and Mary.
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William J. Meaney
Patrick
Catherine Meaney
Howard Avenue
Pawenser
Chile City
Meaney
New York
Darien
Meeney
Richard J
Joseph
Mergeret
Gertrude
Laurette
Mary
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