Formation of Citizens Mil Training Camp in Fairfield County
The Organization of the Citizens Mil Training Camp association in Fairfield County was formed at an Armory meeting attended by about 40 former students. Robert Bruno was elected president with Andrew C. Stectmaker of Ford as vice president, Roger Perez as secretary, and Edward McMahon as treasurer. Capt Gordon Smith and Major a Pratt of the Officers Reserve Corps spoke, noting Fairfield County’s strong historical contribution to the state quota and urging former cadets to encourage others to attend.
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Association of Faircounty
Fairfield County
Organiza Ieeting
Robert Bruno
Andrew C. Stectmaker
Ford
Rooer Perez
Edward McMahon
Irfield
Gordon Smith
Manjora Pratt
Robert Brune
Xao i
Leutenant
Oficers Fiee
Isa
Cars Stolen Overnight From Bridgeport Streets
Police report two autos stolen last night in Bridgeport. One vehicle owned at 1133 Reservoir Avenue disappeared near House Road and Congress Street between 8 and 11 PM. A second car tied to 3 Fairmont Terrace vanished between 6:30 and 11 PM in front of the high school. A trace was found for neither by early morning.
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O Altomondiles
Bridgeport
Par
Reservoir Avenue
Housa- DO Avenue
Congress Street
C R. Fa
Fairmont Terrace
Musterole claims to fight colds and flu symptoms
An old advertisement touts Musterole as an easy to apply white ointment made from mustard and home remedies. It is said to relieve sore throat cold fever rheumatism neuralgia and congestion and to prevent colds from turning into flu.
Ohio Coal Mine Rocked by Explosion near Athens
The Luhrig mine of the New York Coal company six miles west of Athens Ohio was rocked by an explosion that emptied the site. The mine was unoccupied and nearby houses shook but no injuries were reported. Superintendent Charles Filver suspected union sympathizers. a rumor of reopening on a non union basis may have triggered the blast.
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Athenb. O
Associated Press
Luhrig
New York Coal Company
Here
Gieinlty
Charles Filver
Luhbg
Hartford insurance firms lose $600000 in Fall River fire
Hartford firms report losses near 600000 from a fire in Fall River. Representatives assess damage while awaiting precise figures. investigations continue and agents provide updates as information comes in.
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Hartford
iBy Associated Press
Hertford Insurance Companists
Fall River
Mars
Tolty
Man Crushes Hand in Milford Repair Shop
In the Gray Bus Line shop yesterday afternoon Joseph Fudorvich of Old Point Road Milford injured the back of his right hand. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where Br Bert Hershenson treated him and ordered an X-ray to check for broken bones.
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Gray Bus Line Corporation
Joseph Fudorvich
Niner
Old Point Road
Milford
Bert Hershenson
Decision pending in bus petition between New Haven and Greenwich
The Public Utilities Commission in Hartford has not yet ruled on petitions from Blue Chub Coach Co and New England Transportation Co of Boston to operate buses locally between New Haven and the New York state line at Greenwich. Secretary Henry F. Billings said a decision is expected next week.
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Blue Chub Coach Company
New England Transportation Company
Boston
New Haven
New York State Line
Greenwich
Henry F. Billings
Public Utilities Commission
Hartford
Athletic club robbed at Algonquin site
Kourg of 341 Benham Avenue reported to police that the Algonquin Athletic club at Park Avenue and Olive Street was broken into and robbed. Detectives are investigating the case.
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Kourg
Benham Avenue
Algonquin Athletic Club
Park Avenue
Olive Street
Smokers in Busses and Trolleys Targeted in Bridgeport
Police plan a campaign to arrest men who smoke in trolley cars and buses in Bridgeport. Women’s complaints spurred the move as a city ordinance bans smoking in these closed public conveyances. officers will ride vehicles and make arrests.
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Bridgeport
Fairfield 200 Gallons of Alcohol Seized in Fairfield Raid
Local police under Constable Arthur J Bennett raided the corner of Lenox Road and Crane Street just before noon and seized forty five gallons of clear alcohol. Louis Carpone, occupant, faces arrest for keeping liquor for ante. The Fairfield Board of Assessors reports a shift from rural to suburban growth with 220 houses built in the year and more autos than horses, alongside traffic concerns at Carey's Corner.
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Fairfield
Arthur J Bennett
Lenox Road
Crane Street
Louis Carpone
Yarnum Town Wewer
Board of Assessors
Board of Selectmen
Carey's Corner
Post Road
Southport
Bridgeport
Park and Fairfield Avenués
John Street
Timely Topics Club
Fairfield County Republican Women's Association
Property transfers and upcoming events in town
Transfers include half interest in Oak Park lots to Philip Pepe, John J Jordan, and Joel F Selleck by warranty deed. Lora Cornwall receives Stratfield Home Lands parcels via Bernard J Flynn. Nichols and Watts parcels tied to mortgages and quitclaims. Community notices list cafeteria fundraiser by American Legion Auxiliary and Grasmere Improvement Association plans. Building permits authorize several garages and new houses on Hillside, Valley, Fairview, Roane, Mill Hill, Adelaide, and Reef streets with costs ranging from 150 to 9,000.
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Board of Relief
Town Hall
Board of Assessors
Paul’s Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Delmar
Markle
Samuel H Wheeler
St Paula Guild
Quality Street
St Pauls Episcopal Church
Eght A. m
Markie
Andrew S Wakeman Hee
John A. Nordquist
R Berquist
Wakeman
Meadowbrook Road
Charles C. Saunders
Mary 1 Saunders
Church
Center Street
Mr. Saunders
J. Robert Bescher
Dimitr L Binnie
Jennie Lorenzo
Grasmere
Longview
Harris Avenue
Julius Nunsenfeld
Bacon
Joseph A Wakemai
Amanada A. Beardsley
Grasmere Heights
Highland Avenue
Bridgeport Trust Company
Michael Roxas
Fairfield Avenue
John B. Gaul
Luther & Blake
Congress Street
George W Fortt
Victor Hanson
Soundview
Stanley Street
Witmer WN
Pratt
Timothy A Fallon
Wakeman and Flint
Barlow Road
Wekethan Road
Agnes
Leslie P Olmsferd
James O'Mare
Frank E Lalley, Inc
Fair Acres
Rowland Road
Quincy A
Bacon Wakeman and Son
Lalley
Pullfield Trust Company
Quut
Emma
Nichols
Alden Street
Mary Pepa
Oak Park
Philip Pepe
John J Jordan
Joel F. Selleck
Waranty
Mts
Josephine Cornwall
Stratfield
Tollsome Hill
Cornwall
Bernard J Flynn
William A Nichols
Joseph F. Watts
Valley Road
Fairfield Trust Company
Joseph & Ilesariots
Villa Park
Prince Street
Waishield Briers
American Legiornall
American Legion Auxiary
Philp Birkhead
Hillside Road
Steve Teleske
Sum
Mil Plain Road
Irving Nichols
Fairview Avenue
Johanna Gerrily
Roane Street
James B Hazlett
Mill Hill Road
Anna Haydn
Adelaide Street
Kalman Balog
Reef Road
Louis Hees
Money Rate Rise Speeds Stock Market Downturn
The market opened weak and tumbled as rising money rates spooked traders. High price favorites like U S Steel and General Motors fell sharply while large blocks traded and total volume topped 3.7 million shares.
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Priems
New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Montana Power
Burrough
Houston
International Harvester
Birdson Motors
Midland Steel Products Preferred
Russia Insurance
U. S. Steel
General Motors
U Ss. Steel
Wilton Republican Women Host Meeting at Drum Hill
The Wilton branch Fairfield County Republican Women’s Association met at Rev. and Mrs. Freg Bunker on Drum Hill with Mrs. B Shenick presiding. Speakers included Mrs. B Andrews of Norwalk and Mrs. E G Moller of New Canaan who outlined county and national election programs and urged parliamentary law lectures.
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Wilton
Fairfield County Republican Women's Association
Freg Bunker
Drum Hill
B Shenick
Rulef
Bureau of County Organization
Shenick
Mra. B. ¥. Andrews
Norwalk
Arty Aid
E.G. Moller
New Cansan
Frank Goodyear
John Stevensen
Fauver Farms
Belden Hilatte
Scranton
Stevensen
Florence Gotthold
Sally Middlebrook
New York City
Board of Relief
Red Grass
P.m
Congregational Church
Bootlegger Gunfight Near New Avaven Injures Suspect
A gun battle between rival bootlegging gangs left Edward L. Mendes wounded and a bullet riddled car found on Hill street. Mendes, 30, said the raid occurred while delivering liquor from Providence to Bridgeport, with suspects in a fourth car. Police doubt his account and suggest two other stolen cars were involved and the incident may have occurred near Woodbridge rather than Branford.
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New Awaven
Associated Press
Hill Street
St. Raphael's Hospital
Edward L. Mendes
Downes Street
Providence
Branford
Mendes
Woodbridge
Medes
Obituary Notices from a Local Newspaper
Obituary notices report Estella M L Joyce of Lower Stepney dying after a short illness at 57 with survivors including son Stanley and brother Oliver Byxbee. Funeral at Stepney home with Rev Howard B Jefferson, burial at Stepney cemetery. Additional obituaries list Charles Cassidy Anne Ruschak Joseph Gul Michael Marrigan Chester Thompson Frederick Waterbury and Frederick Waterbury services with church masses, interments at St Michael's and Park cemeteries, and details of funeral services and attendees.
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Estella
M. L. Joyce
May Byxbee Joyce
Herbert W. Joyce
Lower Stepney
Stanley
Oliver F. Byxbee
Evanston
Joyce
Stepney Baptist Church
Harmony Grange
Monroe
Howard B Jefferson
Stepney Cemetery
Charles E. Cassidy
Charles &. Cassdy
Elen
Edward Cassidy
Ellsworth Street
Ann’s Church
St Michael’a
Anne Ruschak
Anne Ruscha
Dover Street
St John’s R
St Michael’s Cemetery
Joseph
Gul
M. J. Gannon, Inc
John Street
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Michael F. Marrigan
Michael FP. Marrigan
East Main Street
W &T. Charles
T. Michael's
Chester Alvin Thompson
US & 8
Wyoming
League Island Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
Advent Ghristian Church
Putnam and
Fork Streets
Chester W. Parmley
Connecticut Naval Reserve
Perk Cemetery
Frederick
Waterbury
Frederick A. Waterbury
Main Street
St. Patrick
Charles Hovey
Joseph Wieler
Lillian Keehoe
Patrick Coughlin
Matt Jones
Daniel Meshan
Samoul Frank James Cassidy
Edward Ryburn
Jenkins Valve Belief Association
Mr. Waterbury
Internment
Park Cemetery
Driver Cleared in DUI Arraignment
Owen F. Curley of 736 Connecticut Avenue was arraigned in City court on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor and was found not guilty and released.
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Guer
Owen F. Curley
Connecticut Avenue
Auto Theft Reported in City Incident
At midnight H. Strong of 44 Blackman Place reported a sedan stolen from in front of 135 Arcadia Avenue. No trace had been found by early morning.
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Police Department
H. ¥. Strong
Blackman Place
Arcadia Avenue
Cars Crash Draws Minor Damage in Street Collision
An automobile owned and driven by John H. Sherwood of 34 Hanson Street and another car owned by Angelo Lasse of 8 Bridgewater Place collided at 21 45 yesterday on Kopauth Street near Stratford Avenue. Both vehicles sustained slight damage and occupants were unhurt.
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John H. Sherwood
Hanson Street
Angelo Lasse
Bridgewater Place
Powerboat Cup Races Set for Washington Potomac
The American Powerboat Association will stage its Gold Cup race in Washington next fall on the Potomac to coincide with the President's Cup regatta. The Corinthian Yacht Club accepts and will also sponsor contests for the Secretary of the Navy Cup and the Dodge Memorial Trophy with tentative dates around September 5.
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Washington
American Powerboat Association
Potomac
Corinthian / Yacht club
Antes
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