Charity Bridge Social Event For Little Sisters
Charity event planned in Syatfield sun parlors this Friday to aid Little Sisters. Prizes for top 15 scores and other awards. post bridge social to follow. Organizers include Miss Mar Henshaw as president. several listed volunteers and hosts assist in table setup and event details.
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Little Sisters Organization
Syatfield
Pers
Mar ‘Henshaw
Little, Sters
Irens Davis
Margaret Mcdonald
Alice Curtis
Jerle del
H. F. Heu
Uy Wammond
Henry Et
Ralph C. Blackburn
L. 8. Morris
Miss Otstot Gets New Playground For School
Miss Otstot's school at 144 Tsimwood Place opened with teachers present. Some pupils have not yet returned from summer. a new playground lot replaces the old grounds. Teachers include Miss Tazel Cole supervisor English Elocution Geography Miss Hazel Laird mathematics history Mrs Laura Qosterland primary Mlle de Islop otoff French, Miss H. Hyman directs games and sports. Enthusiasm among entering and returning pupils promises a prosperous year.
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Otstot
Tsimwood Place
Otstor
Tazel Cole
Hazel Laird
Laura Qosterland
Mlle. de Islopotoff
H. Hyman
There is no rest for the wicked arrest for the wicked
The Boston Transcript quotes a grim exchange about justice while noting the steady cadence of time from a watch’s balance wheel, which vibrates 300 times per minute, 38 000 per hour, 432 000 per day, and 157 788 000 annually.
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Boston Transcript
Widow of War Hero Sir James Danville Dies by Suicide
Lady Danville, widow of Sir James I Danville and daughter of the late admiral Danville, reports say he died by his own hand at the United Sevi Club in London. He faced serious financial difficulties after bankruptcy proceedings. Sir James commanded St Barbadoes and engaged German destroyers early in the war. He left a widow and two daughters.
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Danville
James I. Danville
Tie Lata
James
United Sevi Club
Tsondon
Tingland
Rcen
St. Barbadoes
Swo
YW Presents Winter Program Conference Tonight
Mrs Henry W Hincks chairs the YW educational committee conference at Golden Hill street rooms this evening. Miss Laura Durfee reports on national work. committee members and teachers attend a mix of lectures, courses, and demonstrations across language, stenography, dressmaking, nutrition, and citizenship with sessions Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Henry W. Hincks
Golden Hill Street
Laura B. Durfee
National Board
Silver Bay
Lena‘ Sheldon
Seward Price
Grace D. Clarke
Mary E. Witt
Jane Smith
Isnox
Brittin
Durfee
Harold M. Clarke
Ann Po
Mary L. Woodcock
May Topping
Martha Alden
Bessie Warren
Rea Wishengrad
P. de Klopotoff
Bilricka Benson
Bettina ‘ Buoncore
Marine Leonard
Ada G. Woodruff
Miss Benson
M Bloncore
Aime, de Klopotore
Origins of shaving among the Greeks in ancient times
Fragmentary notes trace shaving origins to Greek practice during the era of Alexander the Great, noting the beard as a poor grip for enemies in battle and suggesting a historical link to shaving traditions in that period.
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Arly
Alexanter
Annual Reunion At Gould Homestead In Fairfield County
The Gould homestead in Jairdell hosts an annual reunion this Saturday with a picnic luncheon and social program. For ten years the house has offered two weeks of vacation time each year to women of Fairfield County, formerly home to the Gould sisters Elizabeth, Katherine, and Julia. Abs. Charles Sanford has served as house mother for nearly ten years, his charm contributing to the homestead’s success.
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Gould Homestead
Jairdell
Fairfield County
Gould
Elizabeth Gould
Katherine
Julia Gould
Abs
Charles Sanford
Housewife Dye and Canning Lessons Offered at Food Hut
Demonstrations on home dyes using gfome or gasoline dyes and their effects on wool silk cotton and linen will be given this week at the Food Hut on State Street. Miss Gladys Bo Green will show dye color mixing and the cold pack canning method with fruit and vegetables in two sessions.
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Ony State Street
Atiss Gadys Bo Green
Green
Greenill
Milford K of C Plans Honor Service Men Smoker Event
Milford Sept 23 Plans for a Knights of Columbus smoker honoring World War I servicemen progress with date change. The event now scheduled for the following Thursday Oct 14 features Vincent Benham of Bridgeport directing local and Bridgeport talent, with refreshments. Committee members include James Swarley N Foeh Albert Koehr J Maher J J Maher Edward Lines and William B McCarthy chairing the service men’s reception.
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Milford
Tinto Council
Knights of Columbus
Vincent Benham
Bridgeport
Mke
Eiven
Council
James Swarley
N. Foeh
Albert Koehr
J. Maher
J. J. Maher
Edward Lines
William B. WcCarthy
Servive Men's Reception
Investigator Collects 163 Grafting Cases in New York
A list of 163 cases from which staff was collected for compensation was furnished to special investigator Jeremiah J. Connor and district attorney Theodore L. Waugh. The inquiry, conducted at the alleged grafting in the state industrial commission's bureau of workmen compensation, was assisted by William A. Herman who confessed to membership in the ring and suggested other cases may have escaped memory.
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New York
Jeremiah J J. Connor
Theodore L. Waugh
Istual
Ting
Flerman
Big Train Robbery Linked to Quebec Deal Inquiry
One of four men arrested in Quebec in connection with a 71 000 robbery last Thursday reportedly wired the Balard deal to a New York auto firm. He said the Quebec deal was discussed over a month ago and he expected to gain 20 000 to 50 000. The New York manager, said to owe 60 000, provided today to provincial detectives information they deem important to the train robbery case.
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Mon'peier L. 3
Quebec
Balard
New York
Ktlt
Automobile Concern
Wilson to Speak to Milford Republicans Rally
Milford September 23 special report notes the first fall campaign rally at Tibbals Hall on Friday evening at six. Lieutenant Governor Wilson of Bridgeport will be the principal speaker with other prominent Republican leaders addressing issues vital to the party. Milford Republican Club leads with committee chair FB J Malpass organizing arrangements.
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Tibbals’ Hall
So’eloukk
Wilson
Plotyer
Bridgeport
Republican Club
FB J. Malpass
Ansonia Ministers Plan Campaign Against Gambling
Ansonia pastors in cooperation with church members launched a movement to curb gambling at outdoor car fairs and similar events. A petition with 43 signatures was started to circulate citywide this week directed to Prosecuting Attorney A. Br. McOrmond. The item appears in the religious and civic notices column.
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Ansonia
A. BR. McOrmond
Testifies He Allowed Lifers Freedom At Sing Sing
Dr George W Kirchwey testified at the Mineola Nassau county jail conduct hearing that lifers often were allowed unguarded trips to a nearby prison firm and to go fishing. He said none of the lifers betrayed trust and he aimed to keep prison life like that of normal outside life. He also noted he sent trusted prisoners on errands to the village without alarm.
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York
Lavarden
Sing Sing
George W. Kirchwey
Lfe
Nassau County
Mineola
de Walter Keene Wilkins
Sherif Phineas A. Seamen
Kirechwey
Wilkins
Pacific Steamship Co Starts New South America Service
New York report notes Pacific Steamship Company launching a route from Tangshan to South America via New York. The steamship Mexico arrived, carrying passengers bound for South American ports along the coast. The Victoria, arriving from the west coast, continues service to London.
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Pacific Steamship CO
Nis York
Pacific Steamship Company
DIES SUDDENLY ANSONIA WOMAN ON TROLLEY TRIP
Elizabeth Ais Gorman, an elderly Ansonia resident, died after being taken sick on a trolley car while en route to see a physician. She had been with her son and daughter and was moved to a friend's home where she expired about an hour later.
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Elizabeth
Gorman
Cilen
M& Friend
Devon Seeks Funds to Remodel Fire House on Spring Street
The Devon Board of five Commissioners considers several improvements to the Spring Street firehouse. Plans include a citywide signal alarm, interior redecorating, a metal ceiling, an additional bedroom, and other comforts for firemen. Grounds around the building are to be graded under Captain Alex Fyfe and Lieutenant William Browning. Milford notes: Needlework Guild class meets at 35 Governors Avenue, Milford. A Milford Lions meeting follows at Masonic Hall with a picnic supper and degree work.
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Spring Street
Board of Five
Mbved
Gapt
Alex Fyfe
Liewt
William Browning
Milford
Avs
Edgar WT. Clark
Governors Avenue
Iauvia Elapter
Masonic Hall
Tolkowsky Brothers Seek Name Change to Toll
Nathan and Samuel Olkowsky of Bridgeport filed a Superior Court petition yesterday asking to change their surname from Tolkowsky to Toll due to wrong spelling and pronunciation. Nathan, a senior at NYU Medical School and Bellevue Hospital interne, says the current name harms his reputation. Samuel, a Bridgeport High senior, plans a professional career and supports the change to avoid future difficulties.
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Nathan
Samuel Olkowsky
Superior Court
Tolkowsky
Bridgeport
Medical School of
New York University
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Samuel
Abe Bridgeport High School
Calicks
Shelton's Welcome Home Committee Meeting
Shelton's welcome home committee will meet to discuss full plans for the celebration. The program starts Friday evening with a block dance and Saturday features a clam bake and outing at Sunnyside Park for local veterans.
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Shelton’s . Welcome Home Committee
Shelton
Nettleton
Welcome Home Committee
Sunnyside Park
Roots and Herbs Gather Timing for Remedies
A fragmented advertisement discusses when to gather roots and herbs for medicinal use. It mentions digging annual plant roots just before flowering and perennial roots after tops dry, and references Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy.
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Nist
Lydia E. Pinkhin
Shoes for Boys Gun Metal Annex sale
With shoe prices rising, the Annex offers boys Gun Metal school shoes this week. Heavy soles, sizes 1 to 64, and budget-friendly pricing touted as under three dollars remains a selling point.
Tan Scout Shoes and Wide Fabrics Ad
An advertisement notes Tan Scout shoes priced at 2.95 offering hard wear and sizes 3 to 4. It also promotes Madras fabric in stripes and figures or plain white, 36 inches wide at 39 cents per yard, plus plain blue and pink fabrics of 36 inches wide and described as high quality.
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Cis
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