Chanuka Play Presented At Rukocsi Hall Highlighted By Cast
The Chanuka play The Struggle and Victory of the Jews was staged last night at Rukocsi hall Bostwick avenue. A large cast led by Tiase Flei scher Helen Klein David Szollosy Hentrive Kobu and others performed with piano by Simon Einhern and Eleanor Rosenbaum and violin by Tibor Horn. The Rev Schulson oversaw arrangements for the affair.
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Rukocsi Hall
Bostwick Avenue
Tiase Fleischer
Helen Klein
David Szollosy
Hentrive Kobu
M.ke Brenner
Andrew Weintrand
JL. Weiss
H. Klein
Frank Govartz
Sidney Rottenberg
Toman Sehutson
Tuti Tisehter
Sylvia Breiner
Nelson Hafflich
Isabel Frankel
Isabel Rosenbaum
Mariane Botdwan
Allen Mantler
Rudolph Mantler
Simon Einhern
New Haven
Misa Eleanor Rosenbaum
Tibor Horn
Betty Stency
Ruth Thehler
Oy Rome
Grace Warner
Olga Horvath Sele Dtances
Sylvia Hreier
Res
Five Boats Escape Canadian Ice Jam From Port Arthur
Clear calm weather aided the release of fifteen boats frozen in the harbors of Port Arthur and Fort William, with more loaded and ready to depart before the ice thickens. Boats moved seaward while another batch remains tied up awaiting calmer seas.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Fort William
Williams College defeats Yale debaters in debate
In New Haven on December 5, Williams College debating team upheld the affirmative in a contest against Yale University on the resolution that coeducation in a form similar to that at state universities is advisable to the colleges in the eastern Intercollegiate Debating League.
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New Haven
Willams College
Yale University
Obituary notices from Fairfield area death notices
Obituaries list multiple local residents including Eilen Carlson Hagberg of 43 Tunxis Hill Road Fairfield and others such as Annabel Mullaney, Timothy Connell, Emma Josephine Perry, Thomas Clark, John P. Murray, Henry Langhammer, May Lounsbury Peck, John J. Casey, John F. Colgan, and John B. Clogan. The notices cover deaths, families, funeral arrangements, and burial plans across Bridgeport, Westport, Stratford, and surrounding areas with church affiliations and cemeteries referenced.
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Mra
Eten Carlson Hagberg
Eilen Carlson Hlagberg
Tunxis Hill Road
Fairfield
Sud
Ralph Holeamd
Sandy Look
Horace S. Dennis
Tairfield
J. William Carlson
Colorado Avenue
Fitnerst
Charles L. Dennis
State Street
Read Memorial Chapel
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Will Justinius
The
Swedish Baptist Church
Editor's Home Destroyed By Fire in Olney Maryland
Washington AP reports L. Probert superintendent of the AP Washington Bureau and wife were overwhelmed as a fire razed their home at Olney Maryland near Washington. Mrs Probert rescued by her husband from a second story room. He suffered minor facial burns. Furnishings and priceless papers were lost. Fire origin uncertain with furnace or workman’s stave cited. The blaze overwhelmed nearby volunteer units due to the frame construction.
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Washington
Olney
Maryland
Associated Press
Bandit Revealed As Church Worker In Newark
Thomas Stephenson, a nineteen year old Sunday school teacher at First Methodist Arlington, confessed to five store robberies over five weeks. He called himself "The Ace" after targeting chain stores on Saturday nights and was captured fleeing with $100 from Star Luggage Company. He described admiring the revolver and delivering the line I’m the Ace, hand over the money.
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Newark
N. O
Po- Meo
Thomas Stephenson
Stephenson
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Arlington
Star Luggage Company
Jealous Wife Shoots Couple In Vivian Siege
In Vivian near Shreveport, Mrs. T. L. Smith shot her husband and his companion Mrs. L. R Simmons after a car chase from Eldorado. Both victims were seriously wounded. Smith was arrested on a charge of shooting with intent to kill and held awaiting the outcome of injuries.
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Shreveport
T. L. Smith
L. R Simmons
Vivian
Here
Smith
Valuahie Oil
Eldorado
Arka, Field
Wet leader urges unseating of Yare
Clinton N. Mowari of Rochester New York spoke at the United Committee for Prohibition Enforcement and the International Reform Federation urging the unseating of Senator-elect William Vare of Pennsylvania. He argued the wets aim to seat Vare to attack prohibition and repeal or emasculate the Volstead Act while preserving the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Washington
API
William Vare
Republian
Pennsylvania
Clinton N. Mowari
Rochester
United Committee For Prohibition Enforcement
International Reform Federation
Vare
Senate
Common Law Pair Arrested in City
Raymond Crebit aged 26 and Anna Martin aged 21, both of Keene New Hampshire, were arrested Saturday on a breach of the peace charge for investigation. The couple, long separated from Keene, had lived as man and wife in Providence New London and New Haven before arriving in Bridgeport penniless Friday night and seeking Salvation Army aid. Police later learned they were wanted in Keene.
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Raymond Crebit
Anna Martin
Keene
N. H
Providence
New London
New Haven
Bridgeport
Salvation Army
Franklin Honored by French Village Despites Protests
In Auray Morbihan France on December 6 1946 villagers celebrated the 150th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin landing in France. Officials citizens and visiting dignitaries gathered despite protests by ex soldiers against France paying war debts to the United States. A plaque was affixed on a house near the renamed Quai Benjamin Franklin and a banquet with Breton dances followed.
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Auray
Department
Morbihan
France
Benjamin Franklin
America
United States of France
Markeillaine
Herrick
Nantes
American Chamber of Commerce of
Paris
Frank Boole
Franklin
Shedd Aquarium Plans Completed for Grant Park Site
Chicago announces completion of major phages for the 3.009 million Shedd Aquarium, to be built in Grant Park under George S. Moree. Construction hoped to begin next spring. The octagonal structure will be 300 feet wide, 100 feet high, with 132 exhibition tanks and 89 reserves, a central rotunda, multiple galleries, and specialized hatcheries, all designed to withstand Lake Michigan weather. The building honors John G. Shedd, with a Greek exterior and interior adapted for aquarium needs.
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Chicago
Grant Park
George S. Moree
Aquarium
John G. Shedd
Field Museum
Lake Michigan
Roosevelt Road
Fiell Museum
Moree
Phi Beta Kappa Marks Founding Anniversary
Members of Phi Beta Kappa celebrated the fiftieth anniversary with small group dinners nationwide. A William and Mary event marked a $100,000 memorial building donation. The fraternity counts 11 U.S. presidents and 15 secretaries of state among its alumni.
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New York
Phi Beta Kappa
William and Mary University
United States
Federal Council Churches Sponsors Bequest Week
The Federal Council Churches announced Bequest Week from December 11 to 20 to encourage people to insure their lives for the benefit of churches missions colleges hospitals orphanages aged homes and other church charitable and benevolent institutions.
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Wasilington
Federal Council
Majority and minority students debated at Wesleyan meeting
Dr. George A. Coe of Columbia described the majority college student as drifting with no burning purpose while a minority seeks definite needs such as abolition of compulsory chapel. He noted the need for better understanding of life among the college man. Dr Boyis H. Bede of Ohio State urged views on the college man’s philosophy of life and what should follow.
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Middletown
Der
George A. Coe
Columbia University
Wesleyan University
Boyis H. Bede
Ohio State University
Siberian Trappers Seek U S Support in Fur Trade
The Siberian fur industry under Soviet control funds Arctic hunts for fur bearing animals. American banks will finance most credits via International Banking Corporation with Narbin branch handling trappers needs. Siberian fur crop value this year is expected to surpass 1925’s 35.606 million dollars in pelts including sable, mink, ermine, fox and squirrel. the United States buys more Siberian furs than any other nation.
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New York
Der
Russia
International Banking Corporation
Narbin
United States
New Lawyers Unfit for Bar Admission Says Fordham
New York accord reports Herbert Fordham announced his resignation from the committees on character and fitness. He said four-fifths of new lawyers are unfit to enter the profession due to lack of information and culture. He criticized the committee's power and noted the second judicial district covers Brooklyn Westchester and parts of Long Island.
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New York
Herbert Fordham
Automatic Winterfront protects engines in all conditions
Manufacturers add foolproof devices to cars to aid drivers especially novices. Automatic thermostat controlled water circulation and greasing systems keep parts lubricated and air flow regulated. Winterfront shutters auto open when hot and close when engine cools, reducing risk when leaving cars in cold garages and ensuring continued protection even unattended.
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Pines Winterfront
Cnld
One Burned One Overcome In Fire at Waterboy Block
Torrington dispatch reports two men injured in a fire at a Waterboy block owned by Georgie Ta Lilley company. John Hartnett fifty suffered severe burns to face and head. James Slattery sixty in serious condition from smoke. Two other men escaped with minor exposure. fire damaged stores and offices plus apartments, estimated at $2,500.
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Torrington
Cady
John Hartnett
James Slattery
Amoke
Georgie Ta Lilley Company
Waterboy
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Ruby
Fitchburg
Mmems
Puristics Co
Parker
Naples
Genin
Tus Panacea Paw Courary
Janisvitz, Wu
Bales
Singer Building
New York City
Parker Pens
Fritz & Hawley Inc
Main ST
Williams College
YALE
Annabel M. Mullaney
Edward
Maryle A. Clancy Mullaney
Carroll Avenue
St. Michael's Cemetery
Timothy Connell
Norwich
Conn
Cornelius Murphy
James Keegan
James Connery
Plorence Moriarty
Barnum Avenue
St. Charles’ Church
Fuma J. Perry
Emma Josephine Perry
George K. Perry
Byila Point Road
Westport
Fable Chapel
Staples High School
Roberta Ansell
Duncan C. Perry
Rev. Wilburn
Thomas Clark
American Tubs and Stamping Company
Bridgeport Hospital
Blessed Sacrament Church
Holy Name Society
John C. Tuthill
Margaret
Seaview Avenue
Blessai Sacrament
John P. F. Murray
John P
Murray
Arthur B. Lowden
Boston Avenue
William Dore
Elizabeth
N. J
Cypries Hilla Cemetery
Long Island
Alexander Alison
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Langhammer
Henry J. Langhammer
Warren Street
Briggeport
Christiaa and
Anne &. Lindemann
Baumann
Langhammer
Uatted
Wilmot and
West
Lafayette Street
William Horace Day
Farreat L. Knapp
Mountain Grave
May Lounsbury Peck
Seymour
Henry Flach
Maple Street
Union Cemetery
John F. Colgan
John B. Clogan
Levan Terrace
Stratfield
Colgan
New York and Winsted Express
New Haven Road
Tridgeport Lodge
Ti. P. O. Elles
Detla Colgan
John Hi
George
Fred
Steven
Tyrene
Katherine
Alma
Mas
William
A. O'Hara
Norman Hodge
of Clork
Church of the Assumption
St Michaela
Bandit
Yare
PHI Beta Kappa Marks
Federal Church Body
Bequest
U. S
Bridgeport, Public Market
State & Bank Streets
Perfection
Standard Oil CO
Broadway
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