Franklin chosen to head new ordnance district center
Col B A Franklin, president of We Strathmore Paper, named by the War Department to lead the Connecticut Western Massachusetts ordnance district. Major General Wilkins notes forming districts as key to war plans and urges cooperation with commercial plants for needed ordnance materiel.
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B. A. Franklin
We Strathmore Paper Company
Bridgeport
Ordanes Department
War Department
Washington
Ordnance
Franklin
Connecticut
Massachu
C. Wilkins
Commercia
War procurement plan to speed munitions production
Anxious to help, Hres and monby seek a comprehensive plan leveraging national experience to reduce effort and cost. Worl leads forward with assistance to coordinate procurement and rapid, efficient munitions production for future needs.
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Hres
Monby
Jund
Elm Street Corner May Be Cut Ten Feet
George M. Covehlin, director of public works, proposed widening the Elm and Broad street corner by ten feet to improve safety. He told the council that Broad Street traffic, heavy as it is, would be safer if the bend were eased. if the Broad Street extension isn’t built, widening the corner remains the plan.
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George M. Covehlin
Public Works
Costern
Elm and
Broad Street
Commor Council
Elmstreet
Tates Corner
Council Committee Called For Tonight On Education Pay Hike
The Ways and Means Committee of the Common Council is convened tonight at City Hall to review a Board of Education request for a 9100 salary increase for each school janitor. The Board approved the raise but the Board of Apportionment did not allocate funds, needing a special council appropriation. It is unclear if unappropriated revenue can cover several thousand dollars.
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City Hall
Board of Education
Burglar Suspect Furnishes Bonds for Court Trial
Ansonia report notes Isadore Cesnutis of Derby posted bonds and was released to await a Tuesday court appearance in the Levy home burglary on South Clin Street. Frank McKeon recoups from a cut hand at American Brass, expected home from New Haven General. Principal John Stevens of local High School recovering from surgery. Ada Harding, domestic science instructor, ill at home in New London. Jane Kessa with Donovan Company on Main Street. Ansonia deaths include Mrs Matherine Kiley, widow of John Kiley, with services at Assumption Church. Winifred Doborwicz, eight, dies of pneumonia. Sarah Morse dies in Brooklyn aged 89. Funeral arrangements in Derby and Shelton to follow.
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Ansonia
Isadore Cesnutis
Derby
Jacob Levy
South Clin Street
Juling Watt
Cesnutia
Levy
Monon
Sco
Frank McKeon
American Brass Company
New Haven General Hospital
New Haven
Worty
John Stevans
St. Raphael's Hospital
Mins Ada Harding
New London
Misa Jane Kessa
Donovan Company
Main Street
Matherine Kiley
John Kiley
Clifton Avenue
Church of the Assumption
St. Mary's Cemetery
Winifred Doborchez
Winifred Doborwicy
Victor Doborwicz
Front Street
Small Sistema
St. Michael’s Church
East Derby
Mt. St. Peter's
Sarah Morse
Brooklyn
Ce, Lewis and Son
Burizi Willa
Old Colonial Cemetery
Shelton
City Clerk Pushes Stock Department for Supply Board
City Clerk P P Dunigan urged Bridgeport to create a stock room tied to the Board of Supply to buy and store supplies for all departments. He noted envelopes long stored and the potential bulk purchases could cut costs and reduce waste while preparing a full year of council mailing materials.
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Bridgeport
Board of Contract and Supply
P. P. Dunigan
Board of Supply
Dunigan
Trolley Officials Protest Smoking On One Man Cars
Connecticut company officials complain of increased smoking aboard one man street cars as passengers take advantage of the motorman's focus on driving. The issue may push for two man operation. Smoking passengers in closed cars face arrest.
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Connecticut
Cannnot
Epworth League Debate On Paul and Peter Question
The Epworth League plans a Sunday 6 30 pm debate at Washington Park M E Church on whether Paul did greater work than Peter. Miss Evelyn Exmes chairs. Affirmative led by Miss Emma Mink with Bessie Hitchcock Louise Still vnve Ernest Walker and Willam Phelps. Negative led by Miss Signe Holmberg with Dorothy Ford Mrs Conklin Edward Spargo EB Abbott Charles L Denny J L Chapman and W S Cornwell as judges.
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Paul
Peter
Epworth
Washington Park
M. E
Evelyn Exmes
Emma Mink
Bessie Hitchcock
Louise Stillvnve
Ernest Walker
Willam Phelps
Signe Holmberg
Dorothy Ford
Conklin
Edward Spargo
EB. T. Abbott
Charles L. Denny
L. Chapman
W. S. Cornwell
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Pera
Boudo
Main ST
Baker's
Madu
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Bookie of Choice
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Murray Co
Airfield Ave
Bridgeports
Union Huck
Generie Teather
Boston
Epworth League
Dad
Windsor
Jersey
Adi
Santa
Wenten
Vurg Gil
Kodaks
Fritz & Hawley, IN
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Opticians
The
Smith-Murray
Stratfield
Smidogos Ip
Siral
Stratfield Hotel
Huber
Huber Ice Cream Co
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