Current Events Club Activities in Stratfield Sun Parlors
Miss Hanice Avery will open the Current Events course this afternoon at 3 15 in the Stratfield sun parlors with reviews of topical books then continues second and fourth Mondays for five months. She will also address the Mary Silliman chapter at 3 20 this afternoon, giving a brief study outline separate from the club.
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Hanice Avery
Springfield
Stratfield
Miss Avery
Mary Silliman
Bridgeport Protective Association
Leisure women seek gym work as new health trend
A shoe merchant notes rising demand as women seek physical perfection and practical fashion. The YWCA under Mrs Mary Stackpole expands leisure women programs with morning afternoon and evening sessions, basketball bowling and riding at Deegan Riding Academy. Special training aims to form a health center for women with corrective exercises and standards. Regular classes and registrations are announced for an all-year program in Bantam Lake area.
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Milady
Mary Hard Stackpole
YS W. CG. A
Deegan Riding Academy
Brooklawn Avenue
Stockkpole
Sha
Tnless Sha
Stackpole
New York
Schonchild
Sitan
Ie Il O'Elyek
Navelid
Bantam
Lake Act
Brest Strikers Drive Wide-Scale Labor Demonstrations
In Brest on October 12 a 4,000-strong arsenal strike escalated with sabotage and mass protests. Strikers forced flour mills to join, shut shops, and drew military response including cavalry and guards at banks, post offices, and stores. Some shots fired with no injuries reported. bakers joined the strike, while military bakers supplied bread.
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Brest
Associated Press
Arsenal
Department of Finisterre
Peasants Invade Estates Amid Sicilian Uprising Turbulence
News from London reports ongoing disorders as Sicily uprising supporters press into wealthy estates. About 350 peasants invaded the Torlonia estate with thousands of peasants and soldiers involved. twenty ringleaders were arrested then released amid mob threats. The Derby case of Shelton autoist John Manko, linked to the September 27 crash killing Powel Kiemmile, was postponed as police hold Manko criminally responsible. Miss Rose Roberts launches a music club for young women to sing, with membership by invitation at 38 Beach Street Tuesday at 7.00 pm. Miss Clers Prujock and Clinton Homer Veen to wed at Christ Episcopal Church this afternoon at 2.00 pm. brother-in-law Harry B. Curtis to perform the rites.
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London
Sicily
Duke of
Torlonia
Shelton
Derby
John Manko
Powel Kiemmile
Mansion House Curve
Haat Derby
Mix
Manko
Rose Roberts
Beach Street
Miss Clers
Prujock
Clinton Homer Veen
Christ Episcopal Church
Joan G. Saddler
Harry B. Curtis
French Children Prove Heroic Amid War Tales
Dr Charles Sprague of the 102nd Ambulance tells Jefferson school Girls Patriotic League that French children proved brave and caring for American soldiers. He cites a child salute to the Marseillaise and care for wounded, noting Franco American friendship and cautions against hate toward German-held foes. Flowers were presented afterward.
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Charles Sprague
102Nd Ambulance Company
Girls’ Patriotic League of Jefferson School
Synen
Atshell
Reatime
Uttle
American Legion Opens First State Convention
The first State Convention of the American Legion in Haste ford gathered about 40 delegates who advanced questions and adopted resolutions. Key officers were elected including Charles Lampsell of New London as second vice chair, Thomas J. Bannigan of Hartford as secretary, and Rev H Cassidy of Hartford as chaplain. The State committee chose Daniel F Hickey of Stamford and Howard Curtis of Stratford. Minneapolis will host the national convention with delegates chosen by district. The next convention returns to Hartford as permanent HQ. Miss Gertrude Sweeney spoke on her Argonne Post role and urged a government grant of 180 dollars to every ex-serviceman plus 180 dollars for those more than 10 percent disabled. Two posts are planned for the region, with Lieutenant Eric Nutt planning a Bridgeport post this week.
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Rye
Dar
Hasteford
Calhoun O
Carly
Shalyman
Lampsell
London
Thomas J. Bannigan
Hartford
Frank
Order
Gertrude Sweeney
Argonne Post
Rochville
Father Cassit
Waael
Eric Nutt
Bridgeport
Lectures on Modern Drama by Prof William Lyon Phelps
Bridgeport residents plan to enroll in a course on modern drama led by Prof William Lyon Phelps at Sprague Memorial hall. Sessions start October 14 and run Tuesdays through March 23, excluding Christmas recess and exam periods. Lectures begin at 4115 p m except for listed dates when they start at 32 o clock.
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Bridgeport
William Lyon Phelps
Sprague Memorial Hall
Italy's first two woman lawyers appear in court
In Ancona Italy Signora Elisa Orsi Comani became the first woman lawyer to plead before a court as she defended Corporal Giuseppe Francinella a war time cowardice case. The crown sought twenty years but after Comani's sprend defense the court acquitted him to loud cheers.
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Italy
Ancona
Signora
Elisa Orsi Comani
Giuseppe Francincella
Signora Comani
Gen Rossel Dead at 70 in New Brighton
Brig. Gen. William Trent Rossel a long serving engineer officer who graduated from West Point in 1869 and rose to brigadier general in 1913 died last night at his New Brighton home on his 70th birthday.
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Rossele
New York
William Trent .Rossel
When One Suit Must Serve On All Occasions New York
A woman’s versatile suit described in brown duvetyn with a deep collar and distinctive cuffs and buttons suits morning street wear or afternoon use. Matching hat options modify the look for evening wear, with blouses ranging from plain to beaded to elevate utilitarian style.
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New York
Lilia
Charities Dane Continues Drive For Funds
Charities Dane continues the fall financial drive led by A jated Gna a Wil to support Day Nur series and Tallherne Girls club work. Letters of appeal have been sent and many have responded. more donations are sought to reach $20 for maintenance and the new West Bed nursery erection.
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Tallherne
Liam HH
Griffith
Derby Evening Schools Open Tuesday
Derby will open its evening school on Tuesday with Superintendent John Piebethan approving three enrollment tracks. Classes include design and advanced studies on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings for youths with working certificates who meet the state law attendance requirement.
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Derby
John Piebeth Anatornzes
Mondas, Wedneslay
Fridex
Bout & Children
Dtate
Walnut Beach to Center Tracks Shift For Pavement Project
Walnut Beach Oct 12 The cut company will move trolley tracks from their current position to the highway center between Four Corners and Broadway to allow permanent pavement on Naugatuck and Whitehrier avenues from Devon to the beach. Work aims to progress before winter.
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Walnut Breach
Four Corners
Broadway
Walnut Beach
Naugatuck
Whieetrie Avenue
Devon
American Killed in Paris After Car Accident
Paris authorities hold the chauffeur who drove the car that struck and killed Major William F. Daughton of Washington, D. C., as he tried to cross the Champs Elysees. An inquest is forthcoming as the investigation continues.
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Paris
Wiliam F. Daughton
Washington, D. C
Champs Elysees
Milford Drive for Hospital Benefit
Milford New Bayen October 18 drive for funds to support St Raphael's hospital for new buildings at the New Haven Institution. Rev P H Mettean of St Mary's parish announced the plan. Proceeds will aid the recently added facilities at the New Haven Institution.
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Milford
St. Raphael's Hospital
New Bayen
P. H. Mettean
St. Mary's Parish
Itavan Institution
Anniversary Dinner Reunites Strained Couple
A strained marriage softens into a lively plan for a celebratory dinner. Crittenden and I settle quarrels, invite friends the Langleys and the Boyds, and set a hopeful path for peace. He calls, suggesting lunch at a favorite spot, teasing the idea of a prenup anniversary.
Albania Opposes Italian Occupation and Adriatic Settlement
LAUSANID Switzerland October 12 Albanian national committees appeal to peace conferences. They reject any Italian occupation or mandate in Albania and warn against arrangements among Italy Greece and Serbia that would undermine Albanian sovereignty. They insist Albanians will not consent to Aviona occupation or a league mandate.
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Albania
Lausanid
Switzerland
Italy
Greece
Serbia
Aviona
Traly
Tweed Fabric Promises Durability for Business Suits
The article extols Scotch Tweed as the pinnacle of material quality for business suits. It highlights its worldwide fame, lasting wear, and ease of care, noting Londonlike variety in our third floor dress goods. Tweed closakings offered at 54 and 56 inches wide selling for 3.50 and 4.50 a yard.
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London
Silk and Wool Poplins and Favors at The Basement
A catalog style listing shows silk and wool poplins in ten colors for street wear at $1.69 per yard, plus Halloween favors and novelties on the third floor at 60 cents per pound, almond paste at $1.00 per pound and 30 cents per box. It then lists book titles and prices including The Ridin Kid from Powder River at $1.75, The Homestead $1.90, Rainbow Island $1.50, Potash and Perlmutter Settle Things $1.75, Sisters, Sherry, Christopher Laird, The Haunted Bookshop, Homing with the Birds, and special photos, with $2.00 noted for illustrations.
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Powder River
H. H. Knibbs
Zephine Humphrey
Rainbow Island
Edna A. Brown
Montague Glass
Derby Woman Injured In Auto Crash Near Clark's Corner
October 12 Derby residents seek the owner and passengers of a large touring limousine after a collision on New Haven avenue. Mrs Josephine Straight, 79, of Derby, suffered a fractured jaw and lost teeth. she remained in Griffin hospital as the car overturned a Ford bound for New Haven after being rammed through a fence.
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Derby
New Haven Avenue
Josephine Straight
Clark's Corner
Straight
Wes
Griffin Hospital
New Haven
Derby man freed after canal crash death
Eugene A. Hein of New Haven was released on $1,000 bond after being questioned as the driver of a touring car that Thursday night plunged from a bridge railing into the Housatonje Canal. The body of Vincenzo De Vrank of New Haven was recovered Saturday after the canal was drained.
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Derby
Eugene A. Hein
New Haven
Housa+tonje Water company
Vincenzo de Vrank
de Vrank
Legion Convention Attended by Derby Veterans
At the Hartford American Legion state convention yesterday Derby sent delegates William Griffin and Dr. Herbert A. Roberts representing the Charles W. Sutter Post of Shelton. Isle of Derby was represented by John Vorhees and John F. Pickett, Derby school superintendent, from the Ansonia branch post.
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Legion
Derby
The
American Legion
Hartford
William 7. Griffin
Herbert A. Roberts
Charles W. Sutter
Shetton
John Tf. Collins
Dery
John 14. Vorhees
John F. Pickett
Derby Public Schools
Ansonia
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