Childrens' Day at Pleasure Beach Today
Bridgeport hosts another Children's Day at Pleasure Beach with larger crowds and special transit on Stratford Avenue. Reduced ride and glide fares, a Miss Bridgeport bathing beauty contest entry, a Mardi Gras ball, and a large fireworks display are planned as the city sends its representative to the National Bathing Beauty contest at Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Pleasure Beach
Stratford Avenue
Atlantic .Cim
Dance Palace
Bridgeport to Welcome Poli Palace Stars in Civic Gala
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce plans a Citizens 100 to host opening week events for Sylvester Z. Poli’s new Palace Theatre. Forty visiting stars will tour city sites, receive official welcome, and attend a two luncheon tribute at the Stratfield hotel with the Palace orchestra directing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Poli
Palace
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Citizens’ Committee
Seward B. Price
Chamber of Commerce
Hon
Fred Atawater
Stratfield Hotel
Tnose
Alice Brady
Nila Naldd
Raymond Hitchcock
Montague Lore
Alma Rubens
Diana Allen
Mirian Battista
Martha Marisheld
Doris Haton
Wille Collier, Jr
Johnny Hines
Lew Cody
John & Anita Loos
Zena Keefe
May Allison
Bob Ellis
Virginia Pearson
Sheldon Lewis
Alice Maiser
Mae Murray
Thomas Meighan
Sylvester Z. Poli
New Palace Theatre
Bridgéport
Sylvester Z. Poll
Poll
Palace Orchestra
Warde M. Johnston
Rotary Club
Polis
Pickett Seeks Renomination Debates in Public Forum
Waterbury Aug 20. Daniels Pickett former senator from the 16th district and leader of the Democratic delegation in 1921 announced renomination and invited all aspirants to debate his candidacy. He said a public debate would educate voters and reveal the most capable representative for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Town Clerk Winton to address Lions today
Town Clerk Clarence E. Winton will lead the Lions luncheon at the Stratfield for City Officials Day focused on city improvements. Speakers include William Louhshay registrar of voters to discuss registration and elections and Henry Cliff, parks superintendent, on his department work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Winton
Lions’ Club
Stratfield
Gay
William Louhshay
Henry Cliff
Soho
Winton
Cutting’s Farm
Krug's Novelties Fined $100 for Rum Carrying
Willimantic August 23 A man described as Moses T Kiug of New York was stopped at the express station with five one-gallon cans of liquor in his valises. He paid a $100 fine and costs after admitting intent to deliver liquor to Wasserbach near Hartford. He explained he planned to walk to a small town to wait for a woman with black whiskers before handing off the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic
State of Maine Express
Moses T. Kiug
New Yorks
Wasserpach
Hartford
Wasserbach
Grand Central Station
New York
Ansonia School Superintendent Back From Coast
Ansonia Aug 29 Richard T Tobin superintendent of schools returned yesterday afternoon from a coast to coast automobile trip covering over 8060 miles He traveled with Dr Kalley of Derby and plans to give lectures on his travels Mr Tobin may speak soon about his continental journey News Notes lists various local residents on trips and visits with brief notices of destinations and activities The Crocodile club barbecue dinner is set for Lake Compounce on Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Richard T. Tobin
Schools of
Kalley
Derby
Tobin
Woodford
Florence Woolford
J. Powell Donahue
Yesteray
Mohawk Trail
Jacob Bellin
Bellin
Russia
Mulineaux
South Summer Rif Street
Bermuda
Mir
C. H. Maletla
Riggs Street
Cedar Beach
James O'Connell
Myrtis Beach
Marion Worfel
Cesar Beach
Louisy Gardella
Perth State Street
Afyrtle Beach
Milford
A. C. Wyite
Nichols Street
Vermont
Canada
Edna Molerup
Wakeles Avenue
Atlantic City
Dorothy Harrington
Anna Forbes
Crocodile Club
Lake
Furniss Estate Appraised At About 10000 In Probate
The will of Even Furniss of Bradford died January 12 was admitted to probate by Judge Miller. The April 22 1921 will and a March 20 1922 codicil leave 145 Grove Street Bridgeport to Harry A O Furniss with the residue to his son and two daughters Sarah Elizabeth Phillips and May E K Wilson, or their issue. Rufus M. Wilson named executor. John J. Carr and Elmer J. Orton named appraisers. Estate valued under 14090. Inventory of T Gina Mile estate lists real estate at 4200 filed yesterday. Appraisers were David A Cranin and John Onofrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Even Furniss
Bradford
Jane
Miller
Grove Street
Bridgeport
Harry A. O. Furni
Sarah Elizabeth Phillips
May EK. Wilson
Rufus M. Wilson
John J. Carr
Elmer J. Orton
Teegina
David A. Cranin
John Onofrey
Boy Breaks Arm in Fall from Bicycle
Stephen Mostowski, aged about ix, was taken to St Vincent's hospital yesterday afternoon with a fractured right forearm after falling from a bicycle in front of his home at 72 Sherman Street. Dr. E. J. Susslin treated him in the Emergency ambulance. Henry Sehiotuman, 59, of Trunbull, fractured his left ankle from a fall from a scaffold on Westfield Avenue near Mary Street yesterday afternoon and was driven to St. Vincent's by private auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Mostowski
St Vincent's Hospital
Sherman Street
E. J. Susslin
Henry Sehiotuman
Trunbull
Westfield Avenue
Mary Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Assessors Offer Help with Taxable Property Lists
City assessors announce assistance for property owners in September to prepare lists for signature and oath. About 12 006 lists expected this year with property boundaries used for classification by type including touring car and sedan. Outside work completed with 1 200 complaints investigated as agents prepare for assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ips
Alleged bigamist held on $2000 bail in New Haven
Frank E. Tedford of New London was held on $2,000 bail after a Superior Court appearance in New Haven on bigamy charges. Police say he married multiple women including Mildred Robinson of Camden, Maude Warren of Windsor, and Leona Chase of Fairfax, while already bound to others. Tedford joked about awaiting freedom to wed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Associated Press
Frank E. Tedford
New London
Mildred Robinson
Camden
Tedford
Ars
Wiles Tedford
Brattleboro
Wom 1
Adford
Maude Warren
Mgton
Gut
Baur
Leona Chase
Fairfax
Windham County
Tait
Ted
Central streets to be repaved in citywide program
Gootre M. Coughlin Ghertoy announces extensive paving plans for the year including Fairfield Avenue from Park to Clinton Avenue with new penetration pavement replacing worn blocks. North Main Street from the tramway rails at North Avenue to Thorne Street and Water Street from Golden Hill to Main Street are included along with Middle Street Noram Street Dogtreet and Farrled Avenue funded by state appropriations through the Board of Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gootre M. Coughlin
Ghertoy
Public Warls
Fairfield
Clinton Avenue
Romance of a Million Dollars Elizabeth Dejeans 2
Variety of reads from 1952 era with romance and adventure titles and prices. Notable authors include Honore Willsie Kathleen Norris and Margaret Widdemer. Descriptions hint at fiction selections and a main floor rear display area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dejeans
Judith
Godless Valley
Honore Willsie
Kathleen Norris
Margaret Widdemer
Hawk
Egypt
Joan Conquest
Ridgwell Cullum
W. B. Maxwell
Women's low heel pumps and oxfords debut
Rich new patent leather and calfskin shoes feature one strap and eyelet patterns. Patent pumps in dark brown calfskin showcase a stray harness with two buttons and a four-buckle finish. Black smooth-toed oxfords display an apron pattern and perforated instep with a flat heel. Main Moor, rear.
Permanent waving and hair coloring services offered
A beauty notice promoting methods of permanent waving for lasting waves, vegetable henna hair coloring for attractive color, facial and scalp treatments to remove blemishes, shampooing and manicuring for good results, plus affordable charges and helpful hairdressing aids such as switches and transformative tweaks.
Double Service suits promoted as long lasting value
Advertised as durable clothing for mothers and boys, Double Service suits include two trousers and two coats, claiming extended life and efficiency for families. Prices range from ten to thirty dollars, with options for large boys in sizes up to 20 and younger children in sizes five to ten.
Pencil Box for School Girls Joy
Roomy convenient pencil boxes fit in school bags. Each holds pencil, penholder, eraser, ruler, drinking cup, and pencil sharpener. Available red blue or green contents priced 15c 35c 75c and 4 dollars.
Dinner Special at Howland Lunch Room Menu
The Howland lunch room offers a wholesome dinner with Salisbury steak or fried liver and bacon, potted veal and spaghetti, cod on toast, roast lamb, and cold cuts with potatoes. Includes beverages such as coffee or cocoa and a dessert like pie or cake. Prices 38¢ in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Also Mentioned on This Page
T Blue-jay
Bermany
Fort Victoria
ST. George
Furness Bermuda Line
Whitehall St
N.Y
Radford B. Smith
Dollar Store
C.cf
Poli Theatre
Pickett
Diamond
LIONS
Krug
Coast
Furniss
Connecticut
Elberta
State Road
Wallingford
Barnes Nursery & Orchard Co
Wallingford, Conn
Tau
Buaruntwe
THE
Quality Brands CO
Spruce St
New York City
Gerkman
Bridgeport, Connecticut
TWEEN
Pturtaeas
Barber Bill
Bill
Howland Dry Goods
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!