Bridgeport Lions Back Reforestation Plan With State Groups
The Bridgeport Lions club moved to sponsor reforestation legislation with Lions clubs across Connecticut. Governor Bent introduced the measure, and Major Hewlett helped promote it. Backing comes from the State Chamber, Manufacturers, Grange, Fish and Game, and Fairfield County Planning. Jack McNamara, winner of the Wheeler prize essay, spoke at the high school on Abraham Lincoln, praising his humble beginnings and lifelong pursuit of learning.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Early Eye Disease Institute Fund Reaches 2.9 Million
An anonymous gift of 250000 to the William Holland Wilner Institute boosts the fund for eye disease research and treatment at Johns Hopkins. President Frank J Goodnow announced the total, now 2.9 million, nearing the 3 million goal with February 15 deadline. The institute will be part of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the hospital.
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Germany Weighs Rejection Of German American Treaty Reservations
Berlin reports strong disappointment in government circles as the United States Senate attaches reservations to ratification of the German American Commercial treaty. Germany seeks clarification from Washington and Berlin embassies and warns the reservations may force Germany to reject the treaty.
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Fleischmann Leaves $200000 for Charity
Julius Fleischmann yeast magnate bequeaths a $200000 trust for charitable or educational institutions as trustees see fit. Major portion to Cincinnati area causes. Mrs Laura H Fleischmann provided for. Twenty thousand shares of Fleischmann company stock to be given to certain employees, to be distributed by Max Fleischmann who understands his uncle's wishes.
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Pension fund organized by Norwalk firemen
Norwalk Feb 11 By Telegraph Service members of the Norwalk fire department have formed a pension fund and will contribute two percent of their salaries. An entertainment committee with representatives from each company will govern the fund. Officers include President Jigward J Finth and Secretary Arthur T Kelly, among others.
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Wildcat Shot By Pike Weighs 249 Pounds In Windham County
Jeb Danielson reports Charles Pike shot a 249 pound wildcat while hunting in West Brooklyn. The animal, said to be the first seen in Windham County in years, followed a fox trail for some distance as Pike hunted.
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George Fitzmaurice Uses Sea Backdrops in New Film
Renowned director George Fitzmaurice drew on moving sea depths for the visuals of his Goldwyn First National film A Thing in Paradise. The production is showing for a week at the Poll theatre, offering audiences a fresh nautical atmosphere.
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Goldwyn First National
Aileen Pringle stars in The Worldlings at Majestic
Aileen Pringle appears as the chief attraction in a lavish Majestic program featuring a South Sea Island dance set on a giant sea shell stage prop. Doris Kenyon Ronald Colman and Claude Gillingwater lead a strong supporting cast in this screen adaptation of Leonard Merrick and the novel The Worldlings.
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Honora
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Ronald Colman
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Amateurs Tow Loll Vaudeville Lesson From The Bridge
A fragment from a 1920s era theater column notes a lesson from The Bridge of Sighs about enduring adversity. The piece reflects on satire and wit in vaudeville and hints at broader social commentary of the time.
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Coast Guard Captures Rum Runner off Montauk Point
The US Coast Guard destroyer Jowett seized the K-10438 rum run vessel just off Montauk Point Long Island. 400 cases of Scotch whiskey were found in the hold. Three crew members Albert Johnson Sam Johnson and A Stenfield skipper of the ship were taken to the Coast Guard Academy wharf for a hearing by US Commissioner Carl Mathewson tomorrow.
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New York
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United States
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Greenport
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Fairfield High School Buzzes With Activity
Fairfield Feb 11 By Telegraph Service The February issue of Fairfield High School's Bee is on sale fully written and edited by pupils Sylvia Knox a graduate writes a letter from Vienna The French club Le Cercle Francais staged a fully French play Cuvier or Minglish The Bath club cast included Jaquinot Julius Smith Helen Fox and others The senior class plans Geneva College Glee Club entertainment at Community Theatre on April 18 The Science Club officers are President Benjamin Daiway Vice President Thomas Davis Secretary Francis Hutchison Treasurer Alvin Northup Elizabeth Shannon is librarian Members aim to visit local factories to study practical chemistry The Freshman Forum plans a historical play The Democratic Club will perform at Fairfield Luncheon Club Tuesday noon to benefit high school activities and a later show for club funds
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