State Fair Plans Bring Major Improvements at Charter Oak Park
General Manager Seertram Lewis Randall reports extensive changes to Charter Oak Park grounds ahead of Labor Day as new permanent buildings rise and departments expand. The Connecticut State Fair showcases improved exhibits, revised layouts, and a celebrated lineup of military, equestrian, auto, and entertainment features scheduled to attract large crowds.
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Chapman record in high court appeal in Hartford
The 788 page printed record of Gerald Chapman's murder trial, appealing the verdict and judgment to the Supreme Court of Errors, was received by the clerk from the printer. Chapman was found guilty April 4 of first degree murder for the October 12 shooting of Policeman James Skelly. he was sentenced to hang June 25, reprieved to December 3 for the appeal. The piece also notes a separate sports remark about Senators lacking reserve strength.
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Scientists Study Earliest Race in Polynesia
August 13 Papeete Tahiti AP Scientists explore evidence of a lost Polynesian race antedating known peoples. Bishop Museum researcher probes inland Marae temples once sacred sites. Newly found Marae differ from others on inhabited Polynesian islands and resemble temples found on two northern Hawaiian desolate isles. Early race possibly driven inland by Wolynesian invaders. further study aims to define its character.
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Sniffen Nominated for Stratford District Council Seat
Everett B.Sniffen, former selectman and brother of the late Councilman Herbert Sniffen, was nominated by First District taxpayers in Stratford on August 13. He defeated William H.Hughes 15 to 14 on the first ballot, after which Hughes withdrew.
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Vaudeville at Poli a Theatre Showcases Stars and Skits
Review covers Keep Moving headlining with Grant Irvin and a vocal dance troupe at Poli a Vaudeville Theatre. Harriet Lorraine returns as Baroness and stars in Fifty Tevee, while Johnny Hines shines in The Cracker Jack. Other acts include The Pacemakers Three Bases East, Al K Hall, Village Gossip, and more as new program debuts at the Majestic Palace Cameo chain.
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Inaugurated season opens at Lyric with Enchanted April
Next Wednesday August 19 marks the Lyric theatre opening featuring Kane Campbell’s Enchanted April. Hel en Gahagan leads a strong feminine cast with Elizabeth Risdon Alson Skipworth and Merle Maddern while Hugh Huntley John Ravold Hert Yost and Gilbert Douglas also appear. Alison Skipworth, famed for The Bat, plays a farmerette in a three performance run beginning with matinees. Skipworth is expanding into chicken farming with plans to acquire more land near Smithtown Long Island.
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Human Pillars Skeletons Found Beneath Imperial Palace Corner Stones
Tokyo Aug 13 AP Conard stable interest to attached to the re gent discovery beneath the corner stones of the Double Bridge main entrance to the Imperial Palace. Eight human skeletons upright about twelve feet below the Palace moat. Earthquake repairs since 1923. Japanese theory says they served as Human Pillars to immortalize the foundation stones. The belief ties to ancient rites for strength and blessing of structures.
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