Newtown Appoints Woman Postmaster in Catchy Event
Miss Gertrude Crowe, daughter of Judge McCarthy, has been named assistant postmaster in Newtown, succeeding the former incumbent. Crowe, a Boston Tech student, previously served as vice-president of the class at Newtown High and assistant editor of the school paper The Mug. She is noted as attractive and popular.
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Newtown
Ger
de Crowe
McCarthy
Boston ‘Tech
Lordship Beach Party and Local Contests Report
Reading of a Point Tournament delays caused a postposed swimming contest where juniors tested front and back Jackknives, somersaults, and dives. Ernest Johnson led with 37 points, Rob Rob second, Roger Fox third, Burves Franz fourth in a small school event. A shore party by factory workers featured beach swimming, chowder, skating, and dancing at the pavilion. A surprise Camp Colony anniversary party for Herman Lueebrick drew 40 guests with music and cards. Dr W C Burt will supervise water carnival reception duties at Lordship as guests arrive. Nearby, a fire incident burned rubbish at a Lordship residence area, prompting firefighting. Prominent residents from nearby towns visited, including Mrs J Fowler and Faye, with others planning extended stays.
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Roger Fox
Burves Franz
Herman Lueebrick
Mira
la Brick
Frankfort
W. C. Burt
Tn Triangle
Lordship
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Burt
Geil
J. Fowler
Faye
Turner
Lovdtship
Charles Frang
Third Avenue
Idgeport
Frederick Bown
Ocean Avenue
Nova
Scotia
Migs
la Esterday
Robert Josason
Usptain Ronaldson
Chemical No
Stratford
Tunstel
Potuald
Strad Voint
West Tleary
Stamford
Avs
Peon
Wallies
New York
Lordishin
Stian- Tasd
Tin Turs
Derby Will Join In Paying Harding Respect
Fragmented OCR text mentions Derby Will join us to win pay respect to Harding. Notes on union service in the Second Congregational Church and local theatres closing in the afternoon.
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DERBY
Harding
Tate
Gran
James
Local Guardsmen Learn of Gas Warfare in Camp Drill
Local guardsmen at Fort U. W. G. Wright in Fisher's Island undergo gas warfare demonstrations led by Chemical Warfare service officers. The session included gas masks, bombs, and smoke devices with troops of the Bridgeport Coast Artillery, Connecticut National Guard, and training corps. No serious injuries occurred. minor issues with a narrow mask and a delayed adjustment were noted.
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Fort UW
Tie
United States
Bridgepont
Coast AriiMery
Connecticut
Stepher Dirells
Philip Carrel
Postal receipts soar in July with Bridgeport gain
Bridgeport reports a 23 percent rise in postal receipts for July year over year, ranking eighth among U S industrial centers. The July total is 62,083.50 dollars, down from 64,381.68 in June, with nationwide June to July declines noted in the Post Office list.
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Lupitiel
Washington Vesverda
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Major Coupal Likely Next President Doctor
Washington reports strengthen that Major J. F. Coupal may become the President's personal physician as he will accompany the President, with Surgeon General C. H. Sawyer who attended the President still serving as White House physician.
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Washingto Dentioan
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Army Medical Soc
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Washington
Sadier
Sawyer
Marding
Ili
Whitehouse
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Monroe News Highlights Local Moves and Events
Monroe reports Voldu Homa returns home from Bridgeport after a period away. Mrs. Charles Schatz and son Ninif visited in Bridgeport. Grace and friends spent Wednesday in the center. Fire department chief Wakelee received an invitation to attend a carnival August 16 and 17. Monroe citizens visited the Doddsingtown fire department. A Star chapter will be formed locally. The grand officer will visit September at the Masonic temple to oversee the Star degree for the Lady WN chapter.
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Monroe
Voldu Homa
Bridgeport
Charles Schatz
Ninif
Miss Grace
Friends
Wakelee
Dement
Stepneg
Riment
Dodsingtown
The
Astern Star
Masonic Temple
Washington Lodge
No. 19
Train Wreck Near Danville Injures Fireman
A wreck occurred on the Wabash line seven miles northeast of Danville around noon. The fireman sustained injuries while the carriages derailed and overturned. Rescue efforts followed as responders aided the injured and efforts to clear the tracks continued.
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Osie
Tlontingrtal Limited
Wabash
C& Ae
Ernestons
Peru
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