Shelton Herges Welcomed Home in Shelton Tribute Parade
Shelton marks return of 159 service members with a 10 000 strong crowd. Captain Clifford Lewis and Seaman Oswald Radcliffe led the parade through Howe Avenue streets ending with a broad street celebration on Howe north of Bridge. Three bands played as festivities continued through the night with dozens of refreshment booths and dancing into the early morning.
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Shielton
Shelton
Clifford Lewis
Oswald Radcliffe
Thomas G. Ward
BR. WN. Bassett Company
Howe Avenue
White
Perry and Wooster
Aoram Avenue
Kneen Street
Bridge Street
Cassidy wins jury verdict in Stratford park deal case
The jury found in favor of plaintiff George L. Cassidy for 873.16 against Flora L. Deckand in a Superior court breach of contract action. Cassidy sought 8,700 profits from Wirral Park development after alleging an exclusive sale contract from 1917 was revoked. The defense argued Cassidy breached sale restrictions. The trial spanned three weeks and adjourned for a short calendar session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Cassidy
Flora L. Deckand
Cassidy
Deckang
William M. Maltbie
Wirrall Park
Stratford
Deckand
Drivers arraigned before commissioner in Bridgeport
Robbins B. Stoeckel, commissioner of automobiles, will hold an unusual hearing in Bridgeport today. Three drivers face reckless driving charges: David Caruther of New Canaan Chester Smith of Norwalk’s Comstock Hill avenue and Clarence Beers of Westport. Additional Bridgeport motorists include Wi Ham Pockeryn for license restoration Stanislaw Andruskowec of 418 Main Street for reckless driving Charles Dreifart of 18 Fairfield avenue for false markers Frank J. O'Reilly of 620 Hawley avenue for accident and John Mancel of 120 Pine street for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins B. Stoeckel
Bridgeport
County Court House
David Caruther
New Canaan
Chester Smith
Comstock Hill Avenue
Norwalk
Clarence Beers
Westport
Main Street
Charles Dreifart
Pairfield Avenue
Frank J. O’reilly
Hawley Avenue
John Mancel
Pine Street
League seeks open contract on prison labor bids
The League for Economic Research of Boston appeals to the Chamber of Commerce for public access to the Wethersfield prison labor contract before signing. It protests star chamber sessions by the Connecticut Prison Association in awarding contracts. The current labor contract at Wethersfield expires October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economic Research League
League For Economic Research
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
League
Star Chamber Sessions
Connecticut Prison Association
Wethersfield Prison
Bridgeport Clubmen Told to Help Place Soldiers
Captain H. C. Billings, a field rep of the assistant secretary of war, asks Bridgeport clubmen to aid discharged soldiers sailors and marines in outdoor work suited to health needs. Notices posted in city clubs indicate many war veterans are better fit for outside employment.
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Bridgeport
H. C. Billings
Assistant Secretary of War
Farc
Mayor 10 Act at the Dedication for Inglewood Isolation Hospital
The corner stone laying and public inspection of the new Inglewood Isolation Hospital are set for 2 pm to 5 pm on Saturday. About 2,500 invitations have gone to health officials with a citywide invitation open to all residents. Mayor Wilson will place the cornerstone and deliver the dedication address. A reception committee of mayor, health officials, board of health and aldermen, and public health nurses will host guests. The $260,000 building on Jewett avenue spans 150 by 40 feet with two wings and a southeast-facing brick exterior in New England colonial style. Speidel's orchestra will provide music. Nurses in white dresses will escort visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglewood Isolation Hospital
Department of Health
Wilson
Board of Health
Board of Aldermen
Wil
Speidel
Jewett Avenue
Dutch Bend
Fruit-a-tives Claim Cure For Indigestion
Indigestion and constipation tale from Corine Gaudreau who reports relief after using Fruit-a-tives tablets. Neighbor recommendation and doctor’s advice cited. Ad promotes 50 cent boxes, six for 2.50, trial 25 cents, from Prolatives Limited Edensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochon
Corine
Gaudreau
Proitatives, Limited
Ocdensburg
N. Y
Lasco Perfect Cleanser Promoted by Howland Dry Goods
An advertisement touts Lasco Cleanser as highly effective for removing spots from silks and satins without rings or odor. It is recommended for white kid gloves and guarantees no ring or odor, sold at The Howland Dry Goods Co.
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Lasco
Scou
Howland Dry Goods Co
Read Annex Sees Big Opportunity in New Line
Describes Che Read Annex promoting a new fabric line with Nainsook in pink, praised as dainty yet practical for undergarments. Notes regular price 39 cents and Annex price, highlighting value and potential demand.
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Copenhagen
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Lever Brothers Company
Cambridge
Mass
Lifeblooy
Lever: Brox
Shelton Herges
Piel
Crouch & Plassman Wholesale
Kovar Distributors
Howard Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Piels Kovar
Nrei
Racing Auto Drivers
Robbins
Stoeckel
P. Sproviero
D. Rot
Palmer
Main Ste Newfield Bldg
Conn
Ipiels Kovar
Oman
Elcon
Richard Keeton & Bro. ‘Electrical Contractors
Awiring Pextures
Capitol Ave
Bar
Rite
Walnut Beach
Afilford
Chas. L. Doherty
America
Bozschest
Odessa
New York
Che
Madras
Anna Y
G. Hunt Wilber
Meigs
Western Electric
Union Light CO
Pairfield Ave
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