Charles Bitzer Elected Head Of Bridgeport Lions
Charles Bitzer was elected president of the Bridgeport Lions at a Saturday noon meeting and luncheon at the Stratfield. Other officers include William W. Bent as first vice president, Rev. Hai Kearns as second vice president, Ernst M. Butler as secretary, Ralph E. Sprague as treasurer, and Arthur Stone as assistant treasurer. Directors include Harry J. Warde, C. Ko Whiton, and F. S. Williams. Clifford Appleton and F. C. Hall, leaders of Bridgeport Boy Scouts, outlined Tuesday night’s Stratfield program with Kiwanis and Rotary guests. Beethoven Kid provided music, with B. Rhey Garrison conducting. A weekly attendance prize from A.-large was awarded to E. B. Rhey Carrisor.
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Charles Bitzer
Lions’ Club
Stratfield
Ativera
Willam Ww. Bent
First View
Rev. Hai ', Kearns
I. Os. Giro
Eranst
M. Butler
Secrec
Ralph EB. Sprapw
Arthur Stone
Tafiwistery CG
No Burrave
Lon Tamor
Harry J. Warde
Sbree Yedre
C. Ko Whiton
Dro FS. Williams
Clifford Appleton
F.C. Hall
Bridgeport Boy Scouts of America Movement
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions’ Clubs
Boy Scouts
Ihn Juheheen
Beethoven Kid
B. Rhey Garrison
A. Arse
EB. Rhey Carrisor
Ford policy curse cited by union leader in wage hearing
Chicago April words from Henry Ford and union officials were read during a wage hearing as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers alleged Ford’s factory methods promote excessive specialization. The union leader claimed Ford “confers a curse on his workers” by forcing bench work to become too mechanical while supporting a sliding scale of rates tied to job specificity.
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Chicago
Henry Ford
Wag
Witte Tednelion
J. Vans
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Evans
Federal Prisoner Brought to Ill Son at Bedside
The prisoner, released from Leavenworth, arrived in Philadelphia to be beside his ill son who is in a hospital with pneumonia. He has permission to stay until the boy's condition shows a clear change, after which he will be returned to prison.
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Philadelphia
Aueited Press
Jeader
Wort Leavenworth
Kas
United States
Atarah al- Dores
Wilford School Plans Gymnastic Drill on April 20
Milford reports extensive plans for a gymnastic exhibition at Central Grammar School under Principal Elmer Holback on Thursday April 20. Pupils from all grades will perform folk dancing marches tag drill Ladlan club calisthenics and other features. The spring recess runs April 17 to 28 with a supper party for pupils at Central Grammar. The New York Methodist Conference meets in Meriden April 19 led by Bishop Luther B B Wilson. Local delegates include G T Whit tomb and C H Budgen with Mrs Budgen and Mrs S B Burwel attending. Dr Simonson informs the board this is his last year. Rev W E Piper of Seymour named as possible successor.
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Milford
Central Grammar School
Elmer Holback
Ateade Central Grammar School
Holbeck
New York
Meriden
Luther B&b. Wilson
G. Whitteta Simonson
Mary Taylor Methodist Tepisconal
George T. Whit Tomb
Charles H. Budgen
Charles F. Budgen
B. Burwel
Trinity Methodist Hrgis
Oracle And Wife Sacrifice 3500 In Hope Of Happiness
In New Haven Abdul Cutet a state street figure and fortune teller faced Judge Avery over charges of misconduct. The wife Cat and her husband reportedly promised a divorce and alimony as they left for distant shores sacrificing 500 dollars in pursuit of happiness elsewhere.
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New Haven
Apel
Atlantic
Europe
Abdul Cutet
State Street
Garver
Avery
Abdul
Cat
E&eb
Cutet
Beret
Charles&. Melsen
New Flaven Road
Fraternal News And Meeting Notices In Bridgeport Area Anew
A garbled listing of fraternal lodges and societies in Bridgeport and nearby locales outlines meetings and venues. It names Bridgeport Lodge Knights of Pythias Temple Lodge Masons and several clubs with addresses on Broad Street Main Street Stratford Stratford Avenue and others. The notice includes groups such as Veterans of Foreign Wars Maccabees Royal Neighbors and Boy Scouts Troop 20 with various halls and street corners cited for gatherings.
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Bridgeport Lodge
Elks
Cirgvolo Faria
Noble Avenue
Salumbus Boys’ Club
Pembroke Street
Unons Councy
State Street
Knights of Pethins
Main Atrest
Temple Lodge
Masonic Temple
Broad Street
Muensierbers Lodge
Stare Lodge
Lee ‘Avenue
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
White Shrite of Jerusalem
Purity Shrine
Stratford Avenue
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Great War Veterary of America
St. George's Hill
Pond Lily Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Hallet Street
Stella Lodge
Order Sons of Waly
East Washington Avenue
St. Joseph‘s
Park and Fairfield Avenues
Franklin Bartlett
Elias Howe
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kinglen Avenue
Rksure
Sate Street
Foes of Free State extend activities in Erin Dublin
Armed men attacked Ballyhaunis Mayo killing Cranna and wounding Butler. Trains on Belfast border targeted as revolvers demanded Belfast goods. Mullingar freight robbed of whiskey and food for the poor. Belfast papers burned on train at Ounasll. Mail burned en route to Dublin. Cattle driven from a walled-pen near Carrick-on-Shannon. Lambay Castle in Galway seized by Irish Republicans under Commander Terke. garrison of ten offered no resistance.
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Dublin
Apa
Ballyhaunis
County Mayo
Instalent
Dublin Herald
Eday
Mullingar
Abela
Reay Dangiven
Londonderry
Belfast
Ounasll
Louth
Ulster
Carrick-on-Shannes
Lamboy Castle
Galway
Iristy
Terke
Garrivon Nimberinge
Commons Again Balks Lloyd George Regime
In London April a Labour and Independent Liberal dissenters backed the die hard faction as Sir William Joynson Hicks motion condemning the government failed by a large margin. The division record shows no tally on the main motion though an amendment by patriists passed 288 to none.
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London
William .oynson-Blicks
House of Commons
Hight
Laker
Probe story of bigamy involving Pittsburgh man
New York April 1 The district attorney office announced investigation of a Pittsburgh manufacturer Par Jagemh Donald Gyrevan who allegedly contracted a December marriage to Jopey Davis a 17 year old and later wed Tilen Curley McIntyree Eller McIntyre Grafton The assistant chief attorney Marrhy Inter said the matter would be presented to the grand jury if felony bigamy evidence emerges.
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New York
District Attorney's Ofice Today
Imagan
Donald Gyrevan
Jopey Davis
Tilen Curley McInty
Eller McIntyre Grafton
President Hopes Building Reform to Aid Industry
President Warding urges federal support to revive normal conditions in the building sector. He calls for reduced waste and sensible tariffs to boost timber use and accelerate home and business housing. He argues public authorities should not block steady industry expansion while promoting adequate growth.
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ISHIG
Atean House
Prelder Warding
Wsimal Banque
Ve Sauiona Tarnier Manufacturers Association
Iurding Expresse
Tne
Mogst
Ais
Ciese Mauna
Genemu Polivy
Chief Burns Rescues Boy In Miner Fre Incident
Assistant Chief Mamasz Burns narrowly avoided a collision while responding to a miner fire at 47 Beardsley Terrace when a boy darted into the path of his vehicle. Firefighter George Gottschalk was hurt slightly, treated on scene, and removed from duty.
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Beardsley Terrace
Mamasz Burns
Seaview
Boston
Gapple
George Gottschalk
Burns
Tadival Irene Wien
Senate Adopts Walsh Air Service Resolution
The Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts, addressing the War and Navy departments on establishing aeronautical branches at West Point and Annapolis academies. The vote and details reflect early aviation policy considerations tied to military training and readiness.
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Senate
Walsh Air Service
Washington
Senate Addy
Wrlah
Massachusetts
War and Navy Departments
West Point
Antapolly
Small Surrenders to Montreal Officials
New York report says Sarma 1 Mil ton Sm who faced charges with Georges Markelson and Friedman surrendered to Montreal authorities after a lengthy extradition delay. In Canada the district attorney waived rights. Markeson and Friedman have pleaded guilty to bucketing stock orders and await sentencing before Justice Wneservorel of the Supreme Court.
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New York
Juutics Wneservorel
Supreme Court
Psychologists to Meet Today at Wesleyan
Middletown April 5 The annual spring meeting of the Society of Experimental Psychologists will be hosted by Wesleyan University. Renowned figures from Harvard Princeton Columbia and Cornell will speak on physiological psychology and mental phenomena of attention. Institutions including Carnegie Nutrition Laboratory Clarke College and Wesleyan will be represented.
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Middletown
Society of
Raymond Dodge
Wesleyan Laboratory
KE. B. Ticheneur
Cornell
Wesleyan
Columbia University
Flobart College
Princeton
Watlesley
Love Drives Bride Defense in Jail Delivery Attempt
New Haven reports a wife defending her husband during a jail delivery attempt. Mrs. Amber, aged three weeks married, testified devotion and love led her to aid in the escape plot after her husband was arrested on car theft charges. She faced a prison sentence and acknowledged buying a knife and biscuits for the plan.
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New Haven
Apel
Aibart Amber
Anther
Namie
Uwe
Rome
Cileamo
Testimonial Dinner Planned for A Renzi
A testimonial dinner for A Renzi is planned with local officials attending. Louis ML Biches will be the hostmaster and Anthony S Renato will attend as a municipal dinner guest. Renzi is a Democrat and health Board member, with Mayer Abbwayer presiding over year’s events.
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Mealiiy
Anthony S. Renato
Momal
Alta
Louis ML Biches
Mr. Renzi
Wre
Mayer Abwayer
Ludlow Town Hall Destroyed in Fire
Reports indicate Ludlow Vermont town hall suffered a blaze causing extensive damage and estimated losses around sixty thousand dollars. Fire alarms were out of order, hindering response as probate records and important municipal files were affected. Local authorities investigate cause.
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Howard
Mrs Louis Swift Dies At Home In Chicago
Mrs Louis Swift president of Swift & Co dies at her Chicago home after a brief illness. Her husband, returning from Honolulu, learned of her death upon arrival. She is survived by her husband and four children. The couple married in Rollingdale, Indiana in September 1880.
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Louis Swift
Chicago
Louis A4
Ute
Swit & Go
Swifl
Rollingdente
Ind
Str
Swift
Tour
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