Bridgeport Optometric Society nominates eight for state board
The Connecticut Optometric Society met at Stratfield with President Hand presiding. Dr. Wolff of New York spoke on refraction and muscular imbalance, displaying inventions. Secretary Todd read acknowledgments from Rep. Lonergan and Sen. McLean. Eight optometrists were nominated for the state board of health and optometry examiners: Gwillen, Carsterson, Brierwood, Mastertop, Grater, Carey, McClellan, and Williams. The quarter’s membership drive added sixteen new members.
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Connecticut Optometric Society, Inc
Stratfield
W. Hand
Wolff
New York City
Wolfe
Todd
Lonergan
George’ McLean
Washington
State Board of Health
R. R. Gwillen
Meriden
L. E
Carsterson
Bridgeport
F. Bhierwood
James A. Mastertop
Middletown
Young Judea Leaders train with first term examinations
About 20 club leaders and Young Judea workers in the city took the first term examinations last night at Zionist headquarters in the Warner building. Attorney Henry Spitz instructed the exam on club leadership. results will be known after papers are checked.
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ADLD
Warner
Henry Spitz
Nurses Alumnae of St Vincent's to Dine
The fourteenth annual meeting and banquet of the Alumnae of St Vincent Hospital Training School for Nurses will be held Saturday June 28 at the Hotel Stratfield at 4 30. In the afternoon the election of officers will take place. Rev Matthew Judge of St Augustine's RC church will be the speaker with a Social Service topic. Reservations have been made for 78. The graduating class will be guests. Officers committee and a meeting at the Nurses Home Huntingtress were noted. A report showed 287 was cleared from a June 3 dance for St Vincent's Day Nursery Barnum Avenue. A social session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Hospital
Stratfield
Matthew " Judge
Serant
St. Augustine's
R. C. Church
Essie ‘Carroll
Josephine, Letts
Martina Keare
Clara Woater
Sulla Moran
Disia Robb
Wurses
Huntingstrest
Alice
U S Athletes Win in Irish Field Meet
Dublin on June 18 reports two American soldiers on leave won events in the Irish Track and Field Championships. Private Patrick Ryan, noted hammer record holder, won hammer throw with 109 feet. Lieut William McCormick of Cornell finished second in both hammer and stone throws, coming within eight inches of the record in the latter.
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Dublin
Ireland
Patrick Ryan
Wm. McCormick
Cornell University
Willard and Dempsey Opinion Split at St Louis
In St Louis on June 1 the Willard Dempsey bout dominates talk as fans split on the outcome. Willard is favored by a majority though a vocal minority backs Dempsey. Notables like Kauff, Smith, and Schupp lean Dempsey, while Rosa Young prefers Willard. Jean Dubuc and others remain unsure. The article also notes the Ola Guerd club opening planned for July 19 at 87 Main Street with open house for members.
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ST. Louis
Willard
Dempsey
Witard
Jack
Arthur Fletcher
George Burns
Jess. Winters
Pat Ragan
Heinie Zimmerman
Lew. McCarty
Chamion
Benny Kauff
Earl Smith
Archie Schupp
Rosa Young
Jean Dubuc
Ercant Gant
Bresky's Driver Fined After Greenwich Crash
Howard J. Hensiger, driver for Henry Bresky and Sons, was fined $10 and costs by Judge Meade after a collision on West Putnam Avenue. He was found to have no Connecticut driver's license. The incident occurred Monday when the truck lost brakes on a hill, hitting a car driven by Miss Dorothea Wagner of Rye. Wagner leather goods Store owner sustained vehicle damage. Hensiger agreed to cover all repairs.
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Greenwich
Howard J. Hensiger
Henry Bresky and Sons
Bridgeport
Meade
West Putnam Avenue
Connecticut
Henziger
Dorothea Wagner
Rye
Horse Steps Upon Southport Man's Leg
Michael Wannat of 38% Osborns Place Southport suffered a compound fracture when a horse drawing wagon he was loading hay from rolled over his right leg. The wagon moved after the horse bolted, and Dr George Thielcke attended. Wannat was taken by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport this afternoon after the 3 o'clock accident.
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Pairfield
Michael Wannat
Osborns Place
Southport
Wannat
George
Thielcke
St. Vincent's ‘Hospital
Bridgeport
Steamer Naugatuck Resumes Runs to New York
The steamer Naugatuck will resume service to New York Monday leaving Antar Square at 8 a.m. The boat departs Pier 27 East River New York at 3 p.m. and Pier 70 at 3:30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Jacob Goldstein announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Lydia Goldstein to Charles F. Brody of Parrott Avenue. Miss Goldstein teaches at City Normal school while Mr Brody, Yale Law School graduate, practices law in the city and is associated with his fiancees brother Harry Goldstein.
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Naugatuck
New York
Antar Square
Wackey
Pnat
Hast River
Jacob Goldstein
Wells Street
Misa Lydia Goldstein
Charles
Fj Brody
Parrott
Goldstein' Ia
City Normal School
Goldstein
Yale‘Law School
Thia City
Harry Goldetein
What’s Your Idea Of Senators A Comic Collection
A vintage editorial quips about three types of United States senators. It features Senator James R. Watson of Indiana in a wartime posture, Senator Gilbert Hitchcock of Nebraska in hot weather attire, and Senator James D. Phelan of California in Panama era cool clothes.
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United States
James R. Watson
Indiana
Gilbert M. Lhitchcock
Nebraska
James D. Phelan
California
Panama
Devon to start work on new highway soon
Devon on June 1 reports that a permanent highway will be built along Naugatuck Avenue from the railroad station to Broadway Walnut Beach and beyond. Funds of 60 000 dollars will be provided by a bond issue approved at the special town meeting Monday night. Work is planned to begin shortly and be completed by the end of the summer.
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Devon
Naugatuck Avene
Electric Avenue
Highway from Devon to Miltora Beaches Delayed
A stubborn issue has held the Devon to Miltora coast road project for several years, delaying connection to the beaches. Local plans cite persistent obstacles and funding gaps as the core causes of the lengthy stalemate.
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Devon
Miltora
Devon crew to fish in June excursion
Andrew Mongon, William Graham, and Guy Newcombe, noted Devon Hosa' company members, plan a Friday departure for a fishing trip in the Watera region. Firemen Walton, enthusiastically supportive, will join for a perch and pickerel outing in nearby waters.
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Eiriemen
Devon
Andrew Mangon
William
Graham
Guy Newcombe
Devon, Hosa‘ Company
Tsula’ Walton
Aston Resarvair
Six Hour Day Demands Spark Transit Rides Concern
Citizens demanding a six hour day expect to commute to and from their workplaces, challenging bosses' schedules and prompting discussions on labor reforms and worker rights.
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Ime
Devon Firemen Show Prompt Drill Progress
Under Capt Alex Fyfe the Devon Hose Company held a drill from the firehouse on Spring Street to the hydrant on Ormond Street. The new chemical was connected to the plug, two hundred feet of hose were used, nozzles attached, and water reached the target in under one minute and thirty seconds. Captain Fyfe and Assistant Chief Rogers praised the crew for the efficient performance.
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Devon
Fube
Alex Fyfe
Devon Hose Company
Spring Street
Ormond Street
Todd
Gale
Syte
P. D. Rogers
Frequent Tests to Be Held Often
The article indicates that similar tests will be held frequently, suggesting ongoing or planned regular assessments.
Compensation agreements approved by Buck Nyhan
The Compensation Commissioner Buck Nyhan approved agreements. The American Graphophone Co. must pay Mary Gold $10.13 weekly for 56 weeks for knee injuries suffered May 24. The American Graphophone Co. must pay Thomas Murphy $415 for injuries to the left index and middle fingers suffered June 2.
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Buck Nyhan
American Graphoenhoane Co
Mary Gold
American Cgraphophone Co
Thomas Murphy
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New
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OOD
Newark
Tess
Newark Shoe Stores Co
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