River and harbor improvements funds set at 58.8 million
Washington reports Army Engineers cap on annual waterways spending for next fiscal year at 58,886,310 with 386,875,942.9 unexpended balance. Includes 2,000,000 for research surveys and varied allocations for seacoast harbors, lake channels, internal waterways, and major rivers. Mississippi receives large allotments, plus Hudson, Delaware and other basins receive specific sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Army Engineers
Creneral Edgar Jadwin
Mississippi River Commission
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Missouri
Minneapolis
Nissouri
Ohio
Ohio River
Missouri River
Hudson River
New York
East River
Delaware River
Philadelphia
St. Mary's River
Michigan
Allegheny
Pennsylvaniia
West Virginia
Beaufort
Cape Fear River
North
New York Harbors
Coney Channel
Iy Ridge
Red Hood
Shoalcompton Creek
Injured Worker Loses Compensation Claim in Stratford
Stephen Super of Huntington Road Stratford had a work incident when a fellow employee poked a wire, injuring his abdomen. He was treated, hospitalised, and unable to work from September 14 to October 10, 1937. Commissioner E T Buckingham ruled the injury did not arise out of employment. London Guaranty and Accident Company of New Haven insured the Bridgeport Screw Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Super
Huntington Road
Stratford
Bridgeport Screw Company
E. T. Buckingham
Super
Buckingham
The
London Guaranty and Accident Company of
New Haven
Speedy Removal of U S Prisoners Urged by Sargent
Washington Dec 5 The Attorney General Sargent named reforms to speed justice and ease federal court backlogs. Proposals include allowing criminal warrants to chase indictments nationwide, bail in the arrest district, more federal judges for New York and the second circuit, and stenographer presence before grand juries. Hoover reports ten life terms and large fines. prosecutions fall while civil business rises under prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Sargent
Ceneral
United States
Department of Justice
Mabel Walker Willebrande
Canada
St. Perre
Micheion
Mquor
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investization
Department
Lfe
Sarge
Congress
New York
Vermont
Connecticut
Speak Softly and Smile Post Office Rule Revealed
The Benevolent and Unorganized Order Lattering Postal Clerks is said to be following secret rules to speak softly and smile during the Christmas rush. John H Bartlett, assistant postmaster general, allegedly authorized the policy, urging clerks to show courtesy and a smiling attitude to the public buying one cent stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susile
Washington, D.C
John H. Bartlett
Bartlett
City Leads With Disposal System Say Wadhams
General Sanford E. Wadhams, director of the State Water Commission, told Stratford Chamber members that Bridgeport leads in sewage disposal among cities, crediting long term planning and an engineer's guidance. He cited Bristol Watertown and New Britain as notable examples, warned against overburdening towns, and noted ongoing sludge and pollution issues in New Haven harbor and Bridgeport harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Sanford E. Wadhams
State Water Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
General Wadhams
Sereer
Leroy Lewis
The
Lewis Oyster Company
Stratford
Watertown
Bristol
United States
Wadhams
Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Naugatuck River
Torrington
Connectcut
Waterbury
Wathains
New Brita
New Britain
Plattsville
Nauacy River
Neugatuck
Henson
Wanhams
Terriretos
Naugatuck
New Haven
Wadhems
Tuckers
Ral Wadhams
Yale Chemical Department
Doberd
Behrens Gets Mail as Hartford Mayor
A fragmentary story notes Mayor Behrens receives mail addressed to Hartford mayor. A forwarded note from Hartford Mayor Norman C. Stevens mocks the situation, with an odd signature from "Stuperfly." The amusing misaddressed card suggests Behrens’ growing political gesture toward Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behrens
Hartford
Yar
Hertford
Norman C. Veus
Slevers
Bill
State Capitol
Tan
Bridgeport
Jeansin
Stuperfly
Norman
Stevens
Seagund Floor Woolen Goods in Light Truck Line
Sport and business trucks of woolen and twill cloth described as light in weight, comparable to a handkerchief. Sizes 16 to 20 and 36 to 48 listed. Seagund Floor.
Extra size vests in white or flesh
A brief notice states extra size vests available in white or flesh color for three dollars.
Christmas Watches for Men and Women Revealed
Christmas watches for men and women feature men sport strap models with six jewels and nickel cases for durability. Women’s ribbon watches come in white gold rolled gold cases with six jewels and Swiss movement. Swiss movements power both, with cowhide straps for comfort and longevity.
Watches Ad Offer 15-Jewel Rolls in Various Shapes
Advertises women's and men's watches with 15 jewels and rolled gold plating in tonneau octagon oval and rectangular cases. Some models feature rhinestones to resemble platinum and diamond watches, priced at 5.75 dollars.
Ombre Reversible Robes On Sale In Two Styles
The Ombre Reversible Robes offer two garments in one with braid trim and deep pockets. Gray and rose, or gray and tangerine, combine in an attractive new robe design. Bercon Robes are well made with expert finishing and available in sizes.
Hand-painted cake board and kitchenware sale listing
Itemized ad lists hand-painted cake board knife to match and paring knife sets. Also notes grape fruit, fruit knives, nickel framed Pyrex casserole, Thermos jug and tray, siad servers in various colors, salt dips with spoons, cut glass salt and pepper shakers, elephant shaped jars, dressing table lamps with silk shade, and enameled bases priced from 75 cents to 7.50 dollars. Many items appear in a single sale listing.
Ges-It-four games in one from Santa Toyland display
Smaller folks prefer games to skating so Santa has made Ges-It-four games in one. First you guess then Ges-It tells you of Mother Goose folks and their immortal doings of Mr and Mrs Birds and their children of the Fid dlers Three on their way to Old King Cole. Other Games from 50c to $4 Toyland Third Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Mrs. Birds
Old King Cole
Evening Hour Comforts Readers at Home
A cozy scene describes relaxing with a favorite chair and a house coat as the evening becomes a cherished routine, inviting readers to unwind and enjoy a simple domestic moment.
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Army
Florida
Everglades Limited
New England
Penna
Sta
Ferrglades Ltd
E.&w.cossie
Westindian Ltd
Havana
P. Palmenio E.&w.coamts
Atlantic Coast Line
Standard Railroad of the South
F. Fuller
G.E.P.A
Leesawanna
Piles
Berksihry Vills Coal CO
Barnum
U.S
Blue Goose
Lear
Owlands
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Duesday
Clondy
Little Sister
Little Brother
Floor
Kear
Kayser
Seco Fleur
Lkear
Santa Claus
Siad
Pineapple Plantation
Howland’s
Mallinson
Toyland
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