Laddie Boy, Pet of Late President, Finds New Home
Laddie Boy the Airedale dog, once President Harding's pet, has moved to a new home in Newtonville Mass with Mrs Harry J Barker after a Washington trip that included an unplanned Plymouth stop. Mrs Harding presented the dog to Mr Barker as thanks for his Secret Service work. Photographers followed the dog’s journey as the Roosevelt Newsboys Association plans to fund a penny statue of Laddie Boy for Mrs Harding.
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Newtonville
Mass
Washington
Plymouth
Laddie Boy
President Harding
Harry J. Barker
Hara- Ing
Secret Service
Youngs Barker
Cape Cod
Saddle Boy
Roosevelt Newsboys Association
Spanish Troops Shift To Defensive In Morocco
Madrid Aug 25 Associated Press General Fechague commander in chief of the Spanish forces in Morocco says he has withdrawn the castings from positions taken by tribesmen Wednesday and formed a strong defensive front for future operations Bodies of about 250 rebels killed in the fighting have been found Tribesmen occupy distant positions as Spanish censor suppresses Morocco fighting coverage The War Ministry issued a statement naming officers and men killed but gave no new fighting details.
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Madrid
Associated Press
Fechague
Morocco
Mellila
Miss Marion Berger to Wed C M Callaghan
The wedding of Aliss Marion Loouise Berger daughter of Mrs Mathis Berger of 481 Catherine Street and Charles Murray Callaghan son of Mr and Mrs Charles J Callaghan will take place next Monday morning at St Patrick's church Seelock Rev John C Lynch will perform the ceremony M Phyllis Berger will attend her sister and John Callaghan brother of the bridegroom will be best man A reception for immediate families follows the ceremony and the couple will depart for a wedding trip destination unknown The bride to be was class of 1921 FB 11 and was with Locomomiiie company The groom is with the New York office of the National Cash Register company
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Aliss Marion Loouise Berger
Locomoomiie Company
Callaghan
New York
National Cash Register Company
Youth Deported After Smuggling Refugee Life in Greece
The report states a youth, once detained as undesirable, escaped three times from Hinde Weme and returned to his former home in Greece. He reportedly lived a vagabond’s life, involved in petty theft and burglaries, refusing to reside with relatives.
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Greece
Hinde Weme
Nicholas Cola
Cola
Prizes Awarded for Best Pies and Cakes at Sale
Stratford League of Women Voters held a food sale on the Sammis lawn where judges Arthur De Forest Wheeler and Frank Curtis praised the bakers. First prize went to Mrs. V. H. Derkand for cocoanut cake, second to Mrs. I. Wries for sponge cake. best pies prize went to Mrs. Wallace Smith. Donors included TH Lovell Co and W H St John Co. committee members listed.
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Stratford League of Women Voters
League
Frank Samimis
Academy Hill
Stratford
Arthur de Forest
Wheeler
Frankly Curtis
V. H. Derkand
I. Wries
Fred Cullis
Wallace Smith
TH. c. Lovell Company
W. H. St John Company
Sammis
Picnic and social roundups mark local Sunday events
More than 125 children and guardians joined Nichols Sunday school on a Pleasure Hench picnic with swimming and amusements at Island. A Bay area social news note references various visits, engagements, and travels including a Beardsley park picnic and a wedding at St Francis church, Naugatuck.
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Nichols Sunday School
Card Parties Given for Allingtown Boys
A Bridge and Mah Jong party was hosted Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Dickerman of Brooklyn at her Fairfield Beach summer cottage to benefit the Bridgeport Allingtown hospital club. Several similar events have supported the cause this summer with another planned by Mrs. Marie Coverdale and Mrs. Walter Haggerty of New Fairfield.
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Dickerman
Brooklyn
Fairfield Beach
Bridgeport Allingtown Hospital Club
Marie Coverdale
Walter Haggerty
New
Ant
Me Coverdale
Henry ‘Shan. Pon
Mary Stapleton
CC. Wilsoe
Agnes Malin
Aire
Daath Dus
Wilkey
Owen ‘Foulan
Thomas Clanvey
Droaby
Bernard Stratton
Births Record Highlights From August Dates
Birth notices list several newborns with names and dates in August. Individuals mentioned include Aivee Phipps and a daughter born August 20, along with multiple entries for Margaret Curriu and others, noting births at various streets and venues. The legible details point to family announcements, names, and approximate locations, with several entries incomplete or garbled.
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Aivee Phipps
Dans
Mugo
Syxon
Ageuat TV
Mubet BP
Ou Som
Upisl
Margaret Curriu
Street
Augume Pete
Seaside arrests report two men and a woman
Two men and a 39 year old woman described themselves as Eva Heltac of Pem broke street Ole Olsen and Frank Dehlan from Statefi taland. They faced charges of drunkenness and obstruction while intoxicated at Seaside Park. Hach held on 50 bond.
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Omen
Seaside Park
Eva Heltac
Pembroke Street
Ole Olsen
Frank Dehlan
Statefi Taland
Hach
Weissmuller Ready to Swim Again at Labor Day Show
Johnny Weissmuller, hailed as the world’s greatest swimmer, may race Duke Kohanumoku at Kohanumoku’s seaside pool on Labor Day. Chicago reports manager Charles J. Kean of the Olympic Baths at Teng Hench has invited him to compete, after Weissmuller’s illness paused earlier plans.
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York
Johnny Weissmuller
Chicago
Charles J. Kean
Olympic
Teng Hench
Kean
Weissmuller
Olympia
Wwemuller
Isast
Duke Kohanumoku
Koan
Nattatorham
Beatrice Burns to Wed Peter Clark Tuesday Morning
Beatrice E Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Burns of 1121 Central Avenue will marry Peter A Clark son of Mrs Anna Clark of 199 Lewis Street at St Charles church Tuesday morning Rev Barrett of Tarfford to perform the ceremony Mr Burns to give the bride in marriage The couple will reside at 116 Rose Street after a Maine motor trip.
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St. Charles
Sliss
Beatrice E. Burns
Mere
Owen Burne
Central Avenus
Peter A. Clark
Anna Clark
Lewis Street
Art Geil. JL
Barrett
Tarlford
Burns
Jn Johnson
Frank Clark
Best
Hely
City Normal School
Anator
Summerfield School
Ma. Clark
August Bride Given Miscellaneous Shower
A midweek shower honored Miss Beatrice Burns of Central avenue, fiancé Peter Clark, son of Mrs Anna Clark of Lewis street. Pink and white decor highlighted the event at the Regan home with a miniature bride and groom centerpiece and a long guest list of relatives and friends.
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Gathering Regan
Tough
Avenue
Beatrice Burns
Owe Pen
Central Avenue
Peter Clark
Anna Clark
Lewis Street
Owen Burns
Cecil Burns
J. Tohnson
William Hawkins
John Grant
Carl Oschner
J. Lavery
Lillian the
Dorothy Keane
M. Clabby
Harry Bridger
John Regan
Fy O'Brien
M. W. Fray
Lester Mills
Creagh
Eleanor Ryan
Laurienne Dunn
Gertrude Becker
Viola Rock
Helen
Marion
Genevieve Henn
Missing tax collector failed to pay own taxes
City Attorney disclosure states former tax collector Howard K. Smith faced an $85,000 tax warrant charge. Investigation found he paid his taxes late or not at all during years, with court judgment against the official. Auditor Cory all found $700 in back taxes from Smith not billed to a Black Rock property, and Barrack office penalties not placed on the property.
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Joan A. Gernell
Howard K. Smith
Smith
Ely
Coryall
Proin Black
Sixth Anniversary of Wedding Celebrated
The sixth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hiverly was celebrated recently at the home on Mies eons Farms, Ptters of Ada. Guests enjoyed music by Mrs. Frank Dishraw of Pasadena, California. Attendees included relatives from Brooklyn, Juck, Westport, Yarrall, Dev erly, Ward bethal center, and Lividgeport, with stories of the couple’s life recounted.
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Myr
le Weds
Marvin Ft Hiverly
Mies Eons Farms
Frank Dishraw
Pasadena
California
Brooklyn
Juck
Westport
Yarrall Deverly
Ward Bethal Center
New Yor Cauga
Lividgeport
The Beauty of Health Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement extols health as essential for women to gain admiration and love. It links facial flaws like dark circles and sallow skin to ill health and pitches Fyna Vagetahte Compound as a remedy, claiming it benefits women and promising noticeable results.
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Petin
Hervens Nega
Elanehodts
Hosiery Advertises Silk and Italian Stockings
A directory style ad lists women stockings in black Mandalay dove otter African male and zinc options. McCallum Hosiery offers black and putty stock at 3 dollars per pair. Kayser Italian Silk Hosiery described as heavy quality in black also at 3 dollars per pair.
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Holyoke
Kayser
Imitation Filet Lace for Trimmings and Decor
Advertisement notes imitation filet laces with narrow edges and insertions in 10 and 15 dts yd. usable for art work curtains lingerie or dress trims. Mentions main floor center visit as a shopping cue.
Diaphragm Belts Promote Modest Silhouette Then and Now
Diaphragm belts described as almost indispensable when wearing low corsets to hide any fine lines at the top of the corset. Priced at $1.00, offered on the second floor.
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C. M. Callaghan
Whelehead
Fa Institute
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Helen M. Wiley
Smith St. B'p
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Horlicks
Ceca
Mobos
J. H. Derkund
Mrs. Burdette Dawsl
Breadstreet
A. L. Davis
Los Angeles
Cal
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Mildredee
Winsted
Lauralten Hall
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Arc Club
Florence Fitelson
Orchard Street
Emily McGoy
West Liberty Street
Pleasure Beach
Beardsley Park
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Winchester
Frank Curran
Atlantia Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Curran
Margaret Lucey
Kyrie Johnson
Jr. Breeson
Nash Street
Anna Gertrude Duffy
Aro
Patrick Duffy
Naugatuck
J. Gordon Flanagan
St. Francis Church
Park
Thousand Islands
Canadi Oe
Eleanor L. Powell
Sarah McKinnon
England
Augusta Roth
Frederick Roth
East Main Street
William Brodie
Buntington Road
Dalton
Mase
Wayside Inn
Mass Marjorie Harlem
J. G. Goodsell
Fairfield Avenue
Asbury Park
Ind
Beatrice Malden
Hough Avenue
Lakeville Manor
Conn
Ellen Hedegard
Josephine Bowers
Britten
Cap Maqua
Polland
Clarence
Bangham
Elizabeth
Georges Ericnon
Anna EK. Moran
West Avenue
Superior Court
Fred W. Tracey
Roxbury
Allingtown Boys
Jeseph
Augus
Janice
Bla Maldoan
Marie Josephah
Hopcat
Jianteh
Mekda
Yalutee
Leone Gsherne
Mifgrad
Gerne
P. Clark
Che D
Read Co
Suceky
Price
Crepes
Dow
Enanum Fruit
Vy Tin
Household Goods Dept
Men’s Wear Department
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Sian
Malin Feor
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