Westport Road Bridge Plans Overtaken by Weather and Talks
The state Bridges Roads and Highways committee did not visit Westport as scheduled and will return early next week to inspect sites for a new bridge in the lower town. They will study a state road linking Wilton and Westport via Springhill and Wilton roads while public sentiment favors retaining Bridge Street in Saugatuck. Local residents Mulhaley and Smith returned from a Block Island codfish trip. Smith plans an Egypt cruise soon. The Neighborhood Nature Club met with Mrs Eva Mae Downes at the Peacock Teahouse. Peter Maurer resigned from the Connecticut company local branch for a position with Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. The Westport Red Cross met on State Street and basketry classes convened at the Library.
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Westport
Committee On
Austin Wakeman
Wilton
Springhill
Saugatuck
Bridge Street
Charles 3. Bennett
Norwalk
Southport
Riverside Avenue
Charles Street
Compo Street
John
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Main Street
Waestport
Red Cross
State Street
Advocates Push Fairfield High School Plan Progress
Fairfield residents step up efforts to fund a new high school. At a Fairfield Parent Teachers Association meeting W E Smith will speak on the plan. Grasmere and Stratfield associations organize similar sessions. A Probate Office meeting will discuss building needs and a committee will seek exact appropriation. The Board of Selectmen received a petition for a special meeting to approve extra funds. The town already pledged 160000 and an additional 140900 was voted at the last town meeting.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Parent Teachers Association
W. E. Smith
Grasmere
Stratfield
Office of
Probate
Jorge Bacon Wakeman Tommorrow
Board of Stecrmien
Don
Farren to Speak on World’s Industry at Derby Church
A. Farren of the Deston Friends Society will sermon April 22 at First Congregational Church Derby. His subject covers the World's industry and sailors' home support in Boston. Attendees include Rev. Wendell Tote and others in the church community.
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Derby
N A. Farren
Deston Friends Society
First Congregational Church
Boston
Wendell Tote
Omonia
Joseph Brischin
Jamed Foy
Ton
Mary Dillon
Gibuurtia
Fase
Lauret Street
Amervity
Danbury Council Names Committees for the Year
Danbury Alderman John C Serre was elected president of the aldermanic board and will act as mayor in the absence of Mayor Fillow. The joint council named committees including Public Works Fire and Water Police and Light Ways and Means Claims Health with Republican and Democratic members distributed among them.
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Danbury
John C. Serre
Theldermante Board
Serre
A. Homer-Piltow
Common Council
Fillow
Public Works
WW. H Hoyt
C. D. Brooks
James E. Melvin
John W. Dunleavy
William J. Lynch
He Hoyt
George J. Schoen
4. A. Baker
Derby Legion Concert Brings Noted Musicians April First
Under the auspices of John N. Collins Post American Legion the Derby Derby Legion presents a concert on Thursday April 2 featuring Esther Malmrose soprano Arthur Craft tenor Lawrence Tibbett baritone Dwight Coy pianist and Paul La Forge composer pianist. Mrs Frances Osborne Iellogy of the city assists as patroness.
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Derby
John N. Collins
American Legion
Frances Osborne Iellogy
the Legion
Esther Malmrose
Arthur Craft
Lawrence Tibbett
Dwight Coy
Paul la Forge
Derby Dentist Cleared in $5,000 Suit
In Waterbury Superior Court Lupore of this city failed to prove negligence against Dr. Bernard Shields a Derby dentist in a $5,000 damages suit. The judge ruled the case non suited noting the doctor used skill diligence and care and that needles may break despite proper dental work.
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Derby
Waterbury
Yesterds
Haines
Lupore
Bernard Shields
Lupone
Danbury Officials Attend Doran Funeral
Danbury officials will attend the funeral of Charles M. Doran a leading local businessman who died after a five day illness with pneumonia. The service will be held at St Peter's Church Saturday at ten. Doran served four years on the city Board of Estimate and Taxation and operated a furniture business with his family.
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Danbury
Ciy
Charles M. Doran
St Peter’s H.C
Doran
Evity Board of Estimate
Paxiclign
Nishmient Qa Danniastiotr
Losin
Greenwich Elks Plan Minstrel Show Debut
The Greenwich lodge of the Elks held the first rehearsal for the third annual minstrel show, under the direction of the lodge, with the performance set for April 16 at night.
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Greenwich Elks
Swig
Apel
Spertat
Greenwich
Hika
Wilks
God
Former Colchester Postmaster Dead After Short Illness
A former Colchester postmaster, who served eight years at the Cheltenham office, died following a brief illness. The deceased, identified as a longtime member of the local postal firm, had announced plans to retire after serving with the post office.
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Colchester
Sea Leon Apeil Vepfek A. Minith
Gapative
Pes
Cedehes
Tune
Br Din Wi
Sinitiy
Two Pant Suits at One Price Seventy-Five Cents? No
Thoughtful men choose two pant suits for double service and pressed readiness. New stock arriving includes pencil stripes, blue serges, tweeds, cashmeres, mixtures in brown and grey with 2, 3, and 4 button models. Prices shown at $33.75 main floor rear.
Emerson Hats Offer Colorful Styles at Low Prices
A display of Emerson hats in greys tans and browns with contrasting bands promises hats that look and wear well. Styles include features usually found in higher priced hats, offered at only $3 and $4 on the main floor rear.
Mens trousers matchable at Malo floor rear
Pencil stripe, herringbone, tweed, and cashmere trousers offered. Coats and accessories suggested to pair, with prices around $5.56 and $7.50. Malo floor rear.
Gingham Dresses Offered At Low Prices In Wide Assortment
Bright sunlit days inspire a sale of gingham dresses from a top maker. The selection features sturdy ginghams in cheerful colors and trims with organdy bands, skirts, and cuffs. Prices run $2.75 to $3.75, with styles described as stylish and well made. Second floor rear.
Women’s footwear styles on display for six dollars
Dark brown and light tan calf oxford with rubber heels, beige suede strap pump with tan trim mili tary heel, low heel black satin one strap pumps, black kid and black patent leather one strap pumps with half Louis heel. Main floor rear.
Hosiery and underwear sale at Main Sear store
Notes list various women and children's hosiery including silk with lisle tops and back seam panels in black cordovan gray and otter at 75c. full fashioned silk hose in black white cordovan at 1.95. children's ribbed cotton hosiery 25c. lightweight cotton bodice vest 35c. Italian silk bodice in pink 1.75. located at Main Sear, left rear.
Fine furnishings for careful men
Fine negligee shirts Yorke in fine madras light patterns priced at 2.00. Other light check shirts with collar at 2.50. Broadcloth shirts white with attached collar 2.753. Four-in-hands washable fabrics 0.56. Silk lisle socks 0.50. Nainsook combination suits 0.75. Main floor right front.
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Yorke
Nainsock
Springtime Oxfords for Men Offer Snappy Styles
Advertisement lists tan calf-English last oxfords with rubber heels and broad toe options. Styles include bal lace shoes with medium toe and rubber heels, all offered for 7 50. Includes several variants of tan calf bal and blucher oxfords as part of a men’s footwear lineup.
Pretty new handkerchiefs in multiple colors
Reading from an old catalog entry, items list pretty new handkerchiefs for men and women. Men’s bordered kerchiefs come in corded fabric priced 15 and 25 cents. Women’s solid linen kerchiefs in lavender, green, blue, yellow, pink and burnt orange laundered and unstitched priced 15 cents.
New bloomers and step-ins in striped plisse quality
Bloomers and step-ins of striped white plisse with ruffled hemstitched elastic finish. Step-ins feature a scalloped edge with picot. Described as good value at 95e by Second Noor, reer.
Baby dresses and toys offered in dainty lines
Advert shows baby dresses for 6 months to 1 year with easy laundering, dainty embroidery on sleeves neck and edges priced at 1.50. Slumber toys include dollies clowns and other figures priced 0.50 to 1.25. Second- floor rear location noted.
Novel coats with lots of style for nineteen fifty
Novel coats priced at $19.50 feature greys and soft tans in rich textures. Styles include broad lines, large patch pockets, slash pockets, artistic collar and sleeve details, some fully lined, others unlined, mixing sport and dressy elements for versatile wear.
Women's Novel Knitted Sweaters On Display
Pretty new slip on sweaters with buff orange grey and Harding blue color combinations and border designs at the second floor rear. Each item includes a matching girdle and is priced at 1.95 in the store catalog.
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Harding
Crepe de Chine Blouses Feature Paisley Details
New crepe de chine blouses offered at five dollars. Overblouses show silk stitching down the front and at shoulders with set in sleeves. Neck and sleeves edged in Paisley with tiny covered buttons. Matching charm colors in navy and sallow. Price five dollars.
Hats For Women Priced At Five Dollars On Second Floor
Lively women’s hats offered at five dollars featuring varied materials like straw silk mohair and Milan. The collection includes small and medium shapes in single or mixed colors, emphasizing style and artistry in a midtown department store setting on the second floor front.
Panty dress line for young children advertised
Advertisement describes panty dresses for toddlers aged 2 to 6 in black satin with red or yellow embroidery and tassels. Skirts feature small panties peeking below. Price listed as 54.75. SE noted as second floor rear.
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Saigon
Fine new gloves for women and children in multiple colors
List describes women gloves in import skin tan brown gray white and black with chamoisette options and Ware cuff embroidery, plus children's chamoisette gloves with wrist strap and embroidered backs in covert and beaver colors. Prices noted as 1.50 and 1.15, with garbled trailing words.
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Maur Flaor
Laurel corsets and elastic tops for women
Advertisement describes Laurel brand corsets with low bust and elastic tops in flesh satin striped, sizes 21 to 26 priced at $1.50. Also mentions elastic top long skirt in flesh brocade, lightly boned, sizes 24 to 26 at $1.50. Ends with unclear text about floor rear.
Soiled Boxes of Hurd's Stationery Sale
Soiled boxes of Hurd's stationery offered at half price. Boxes and sets feature high quality paper in good shape. 1 quire boxes priced 30 cents to 3.50 dollars while 2 quire boxes range 2.75 to 4 dollars. Sale details and location included.
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Hurd
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Alderman Serre
Derby Legion
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Saturaivy
Unt
Emerson Hats
Women’s New Pumps
Oxfords
Ain Cloor
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