No Bare Knees at Bridgeport School Frolic
Bridgeport students plan Pintail Day observance with seniors barred from rompers and bare knees while girls threaten short dresses. After classes, seniors perform a one act play in a country classroom setting with Roland Whegher as teacher, followed by a gym dance. Committees led by John Roach organize arrangements.
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Bridgeport
James MK. Moore
Rheo
Roland Whegher
John Roach
Kramer Nicholson
Harry Amsel
George Harriman
Anna Drew
Mary Monahan
Jessie White
Norwalk Hatmaker Dies by Gas Poisoning in Factory Stock Room
Norwalk hatter and early organizer of the American Hat Co. allegedly took his life by gas in the stock room of his company, Mult-Felt Hat Co. He had severed ties with Caplan and Coldm distributorship years earlier. He left a widow and four children. Medical testimony notes death occurred about 15 hours before discovery.
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Solth Norwalk
Bec
Caplan and Coldm
Samuel H. Huntington
Pris Peen
Why Marry Millionaire Asks New Floradora Beauty
A Los Angeles report from November portrays Jacqueline Lesan in Floradora as questioning if marrying a millionaire is worthwhile. The piece contrasts past incentives for dorm life with today’s desire for independence, noting a modern actress with wealth and a luxury lifestyle and a new seriocomic sentiment about marrying for money versus personal fulfillment.
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Floradora
Los Angeles
Jacqueling Lesan
Edacessa
Jacqueline
Tieh
Mlionaire
Itivh
Miss Logad
Hollywand
Board Members Drop Hatchet in School Board Dispute
Democratic and Republican members of the School Board attended a Superior Court session yesterday morning seeking a continuance of two warrant proceedings to Friday amid talks of an out of court settlement. The six board members were to meet at the high school this evening to test the domestic issue locally, as factions signal a possible amicable resolution. Papern notes indicate efforts toward settlement continue.
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Atlorusy
Viluinis M. Culliman
Lynn
W. Wilson
Dan Cralic
Tadisationsa
Two Rear Admirals Retired From Duty
Washington reports the retirement of Rear Admiral Charles W. Parke and Rear Admiral Chandis from active duty. Parke led the Bureau of Decks for years before retirement amid illness, with Captain Luther E. Morry redesignated to head the Boston Navy Yard. Chandis, commander of the Atlantic fleet train, seeks retirement after thirty years of service, to be succeeded by Louis R. De Stelguern, Hydrographer of the Navy Department.
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Washington
Charles W. Parke
Liev Hf. Chandis
Parks
Luther Emory
Boston Navy Yard
Chandier
Louis R. de Stelguern
Navy Department
Con
Plea Of Service Men Answered By Senate
Washington December 12 The Senate approved an appropriation of a million for additional hospitalization for former service members. Senator Ashurst Arizona said hundreds of veterans were dying of ulcerative conditions in Arizona deserts while seeking cures for gas attack disabilities. Funds move to the first deficiency bill for the Veterans Bureau.
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Washington
Takiay
Ashurst
Arizona
Senate
Veteria Bureau
Wills of Hansen Ant? Vitella Probate Reported
Probate records show the wills of Mrs. Vitella Hansen Ant and related filings in the city court after the death of a local resident. The notices indicate settlement actions and executor appointments for the estates.
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Hansen
Vitella
Probate court proves estate of deceased with appraisers named
The probate court yesterday admitted the will of the deceased with an estate valued at about 19,009 in cash and real estate. Appraisers named Judge Milleyxprointed Johi J. tp and Elans Anderson assessed the estate. Surviving are husband Christgan Hansen, two loyal heirs, and two sisters. A separate note mentions George Vitrlit who left an estimated 5,000 to his wife.
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Latiude
Fred
Lipton
Alaska
Thomas J. Lipton, Inc
Hoboken, NV
Tecal
Christgan ‘Hansen
Wil
George Vitrlit
Sti. Mraunis
Appraisers Named Fasanella and Nichols for Case
Fasanella and Robert Nichols were appointed appraisers as the matter moves forward. The note adds a reflective line about starting the new year with better care than the previous one.
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Fasanella and
Robert Nichols
Shocking Parties Enliven Nights of Paris Society
Paris society reels from decadent nights as the Breakneck Society hosts a risqué dinner and a staged ball at Verdi's Boulevard de la Madeline. Forty guests in baby outfits pose amid provocative costumes and playful cross dressing as coats come off and hair is let down. A Christmas Eve seating plan promises even more scandalous reunions.
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Paris
Paris Salons
Washington
Nihe
Boulevard de la Madeline
Pitth
Avenue du Total
Barre
Ludlow Street
Ordinance Committee Sets First Session This Afternoon
The ordinance committee of the Board of Aldermen will convene at 4 o clock for about a dozen proposed ordinances. The measures include consolidating the public works department with the city engineer and forming police education and park committees. Members listed include Aldermen over hallman Weed ness Hartnett yirteee and Beers.
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Board of Aldermen
Frogan
Department of Public Works
Hallman
Weedness
Hartnett
Yirteee
Beers
City Leads State In Post Office Savings Totals
Bridgepark ranks 20th in total deposits while Enid Sister Postal Savings department leads Wisconsin. Deposits across all offices reach 1,000,000 with a drop from the prior month. New York posts a national total of 46,654,407 with advances and declines noted.
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Bridgepark
Enid
Wis
New York
Lew Havenford
Alice Brady Near Death After Auto Turret Turtle Albany
Alice Brady narrowly escaped severe injury when her touring party's car overturned near Greenbush, with Brady herself pinned under the vehicle. She endured a miraculous escape while others suffered more serious harm. all were hospitalized and Brady later rested at a local hotel.
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Alice Brady
Albany
Atlee Brady
New York
Mast Greenbush
Here
Bradgwart
Miss Brady
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