Rockefeller Will Not Speak Here at Bridgeport Meeting
Members of the Philosophical Society of Bridgeport met at 1025 Main Street to outline plans for the coming season. The run opens October 1 with meetings on the first and third Wednesdays monthly and features Theodore Schroeder, Mrs Diana Helais, Max Eastman, and others as speakers on topics from psychology to anti Bolshevism. A letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. notes his absence for rest.
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Philosophical Society of Bridgeport
Jane
Main Street
Ada
Theodore Schroeder
Oa Cole
Mra
Margaret Sanger
James Morton, Jr
New York
Diana Helais
Max Eastman
Amber
Tion
Rge B. Bowen
Frederick C. Stanley
This
James F. Hunter and
Scott
John D. Theefeller, Jr
Rockefeller declines many society invitations in letter
In a courteous letter to the Bridgeport Philosophical Society, Robert W. Gumbel explains that Rockefeller could not consistently respond favorably to invitations to speak before the group. He notes that in recent months numerous similar requests have led Rockefeller to decline most, if not all, such engagements.
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Bridgeport Philosophical Society
Smilar
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Robert W. Gumbel
Ansonia Beef Dealer George Hotchkiss Dies at Shippan Point
Ansonia reports the death of George Hotchkiss, a pioneer dressed beef dealer and owner of George Hotchkiss and Son packing business. He died at his Stamford summer home at Shippan Point after a lingering illness that grew worse three weeks ago.
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George Hotchkiss
George Hotchkiss and
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Hotchkiss
Shippan Point
Stamford
Hoover Arrives in Vienna From Cracow
Herbert Hoover, chairman of the Allied relief organization, arrived in Vienna today from Cracow. He was joined by the expert party that accompanied him to Poland and Galicia. In Vienna he met only one American relief commission officer as the work in Europe winds down. His party departed for Paris that night.
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Associated Press
Herbert Hoover
Allied Relief Organization
Cracow
Poland
Galicia
Postmasters to Meet at Ocean Beach House
Shelton postmaster D J Yeevan, secretary treasurer of the Connecticut Postmasters Association, sent notices to all state postmasters about the midsummer meeting and banquet to be held at Ocean Beach New London on Saturday. Hartford postmaster David A Wilson serves as association president.
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D.J. Yeevan
Connecticut Postmasters’ Association
Ocean Beach
New London
Wordel's
David A. Wilson
Hartford
Lithuanian Council Elects Peace Delegates
In Worcester Massachusetts on August 20 the Lithuanian National council elected Julius B. Kaupare of Chicago as a special representative to the Paris peace conference to explain Lithuanian views in the United States. He is also slated to travel to Lithuania to assist in establishing the new government.
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Mass
Lithuanian National Council
Julius B. Kaupare
Chicago
Paris
United States
Lithuania
Purse Found With $100 Check Near Golden Hill Water Streets
Police seek owner of a purse found in a mailbox at the corner of Golden Hill and Water streets yesterday morning. Inside was a $100 check drawn on Manufacturers National Bank of Waterbury.
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Water’ Streets
Golden Hill
Water Streets
National Bank of Waterbury
West End Residents Hold Second Block Party
West End residents held their second block party last night at Spruce Street and Hancock Avenue. Community singing led by Alvin C. Breul followed by dancing until about 10 36 o clock with residents enjoying the event to keep the area lively.
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West End
Spruce Street
Hancock Avenue
Alvin C. Breul
Democratic smoker eighth district club meeting
Democratic Smokers in the Eighth District gather at 2032 Math Street tonight at eight o'clock with Alderman John Carnell Jr. as speaker. Refreshments planned.
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Highth District Democratic Club
Rooma
Math Street
John &. Carnell, Jr
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