Legion to Restore Real Sentiment in Mothers Day
West Haven February letter from National Commander Edward E Spafford urges American Legion posts to revive the original meaning of Mothers Day as proclaimed by President Wilson. He notes commercialization has eclipsed heartfelt sentiment and calls for a return to personal messages to mothers.
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Legion
West Haven
American Legion
Edward E Spafford
Spafierda
Earle F Richards
Wilson
Misa Jarvis
Philadeeth
Mather
Slayer of American shot by Mexican police
Jose Prado identified as the Mexican who killed Norman G Ross, an American border patrol officer near Calexico on Friday, was shot and killed Saturday night at a ranch near Mexicali by Alberto Garcia, head of the Mexican rural police. A search for Prado began after his brother Julio Prado was arrested by officers.
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Calexico
Cal
Associated Press
Jose Prado
Norman G Ross
Here
Mexicali
Mex
Alberto Garcia
Prado
Julio Prado
Who is Your Skinny Friend Ethel McCoy's Tablets Promise Gain
Advertising copy urges thin men and women to take McCoy's Tablets to gain weight and improve health. It claims thousands have added pounds, promises a 5 pound minimum gain, and offers a money back guarantee after trial boxes. It emphasizes the product as a recognized mesh builder and instructs readers to ask for McCays Tablets at druggists.
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McCoy
America
Engagement Announced At Hartford Bridge Party
Miss Ruthlyn C Chamberlain of Hartford to wed J Gerald Phelan of Bridgeport after a party hosted by Miss Mercedes Chamberlain daughter of P P Chamberlain of Broad Brook Conn. Phelan son of Mrs Patrick Phelan and nephew of John J Phelan. Chamberlains finances tied to Fletcher Thompson engineers. Attendees included Mrs Patrick Phelan and Mrs Hugh Hannon.
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Mercedes Chamberlain
Hartford
Ruthlyn C Chamberlain
J. Gerald Phelan
Miss Chamberlain
P. P Chamberlain
Broad Brook
St Francis’ Hospital
Phelan
Patrick Phelan
Noble Avenue
Goroner John J Phelan
Fletcher- Thompson, Inc
Newark
Bridgeport. Board of Building Commissioners
Hugh Hannon
Thi City
Wow Tracey
Norwalk
Two Drivers Held After Accident Near Nash's Corner
Westport, Feb 12. One car wrecked and another badly damaged on the Post road near Nash's corner. Hynd Harper of RF D No 37 South Norwalk and Louis Medico of Bronx, New York, were involved. Harper released on summons. Medico charged with reckless driving and released on $50 bond. Both cases set for Town court tomorrow. Holy Name Recreational council resumes winter activities with basketball, bowling, and a card tourney. Saint Mary's tops Sacred Heart Parish in Junior league. Senior league trails. 140 players to visit St Joseph's hall for games tonight.
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Westport
Fab
Wea
Post Road
Nash's Corner
Hynd Harper
RF D
South Norwalk
Louis Medico
Bronxwood Avenue
The
Bronx
Harper
Thomas F. Rose
Medico
Holy Name Recreational Council
Holy Name
Saint Mary’s
Sacred@ Heart Parish
St Joseph's Church
St Marys School Hall
Fred Corbally
Sacred Heart Parish
John E Cover
St Augustines Parish
Soldier Fatally Injured in Hinsdale Train Incident
Soldier Matthew Murray a 35 year old U S Army serviceman stationed at Worcester was fatally injured when he stepped from a moving Boston and Albany train at Hinsdale Massachusetts today. The accident occurred during the transfer of troops and the man died at the scene. Authorities investigated the mishap and no further details were released.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Associated Press
Matthew Murray
Worcester
Boston and Albany
Hinsdale
Spring violeta fashion sparks new hate for immediate wear
Vague report notes spring violeta styles prompting strong public backlash against immediate wear. Officials caution against rash adoption as shoppers weigh comfort against controversial trend.
Race Relations Day program praises kinder attitude toward Negroes
Before an audience of white and colored people, a Race Relations Day program in Ashland Brooklyn WC A featured Miss Frances Gunner, secretary of the Ashland branch, noting gains in Negro status and cultural growth. Music by Kath ry n Threll and others, with remarks on improved white views and rising Negro publications and authors. A tea followed the program. Elizabeth Rhodes chaired the religious education committee and assisted by Mrs Ralph Munson and Mrs Robert Eames.
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Frances Gunner
Ashland Place
Brooklyn
WC 4A
Robert Eames
Kathryn Threll
Elsie Grasse
Grace Lange
Anna Lange
Phyllis Whersley
Margaret Clark
Emma Thompson
Negtoes
Guner
Grace Daing
Religious Education Committee
Elizabeth Rhodes
Miss Rhodes
Ralph Munson
Phylis Wheatley
General Education
Death of donor of park saddens Bridgeport board
Bridgeport Park Board members expressed sympathy at the death of Auchiette Fairchild Wheeler widow of Hobart B Wheeler of 67 State street. Her son Fairchild Wheeler sits on the board. She funded Fairchild Memorial Park adjoining Heardsley Park in Trumbull. The board praises her quiet benevolence and notes the park’s role in city plans. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 PM from 87 State Street with Rev Stephen Mish Sherman J officiating. interment at Leng Hill family burials.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Auchiette Fairchild Wheeler
Hobart B Wheeler
State Street
Wheeler
Fairchild Wheeler
Park Commission
Fairchild Memorial Park
Heardsley Park
Trumbull
George M Eames Pegiment
Board of Park Com Aisioners
Bridgeport
Park
Park Board
Wesley FL Hayes
Wesley F Hayes
Fairchild Memorl Park
Louis Kutschersala
Cit
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Association
Wheele
Patrchild Wheeler
Stephen Mish Sherman J
Leng Hill
One-Piece Plaited Jumper Dress Pattern Ad
Telegram Daily Pattern Service advertises a two piece dress pattern INDISPENSABLE for Spring wardrobes. The No 693 pattern offers a side-plaited skirt attached to a camisole body with a separate jumper, in georgette crepe and other fabrics, with bust sizes from 16 to 42 inches and prices of 15 cents plus 15 cents for embroidery color.
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Tobe Fou
Anngora
Junior court to raise funds for rebuilding church
The Junior court of the Catholic Daughters of America plans a board party tomorrow night at 8 at the Knights of Columbus club on Washington avenue to aid the St Marys church rebuilding fund. A large group of junior and senior members, led by Mrs William Anderson and others, will assist with arrangements and seating.
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St. Mary's Church
St Stephen's Hall
Hird Street
St Mary's Church
Norwalk
Catholic Union Council
Knights of Columbus
The
Catholic Daughters of America
Catholi Daughters of America
Knights of Columbus Club
Washington Avenue
St. Marys Church
William A Anderson
William Histon
John Lavey
Mary Witt
Frances I Crosby
Catherine Hanley
Christine Brennan
Mabel Otis
Margaret Dorsey
Nan Flynn
Betty Hray
Ethel Cody
Marion Parker
Mary Joyce
Catherine O’brien
Elizabeth Salzey Thore
Catherine McMahon
Irene Murray
Anna McMahon
Estelle Muldoon
Alice M_ Q'Brien
Betty Quinn
Kathryn Reilly
Ruth Ryan
Mary Salmon
Phyllis L Scott
Helen Sailer
Dorothy Saller
Betty Scott
Mary Stafford
Agnes
C Scully
Bernice Winfield
Lillian R
Vigilant
Alice White
Mildred Ring Bone Murphy
Maybelle Corey
Mildred Eagan
Marie Halpin
Mary Roae Halpin
Bible classes honor F. V. Quigley at Bridgeport party
The North End Bible class hosted a birthday celebration for founder F V Quigley attended by over 700 men. Delegations from Danbury Norwalk New Haven Meriden New Britain and Hartford traveled to Bridgeport for the event. Rev John Callahan of Hadley’s Rescue Mission in New York spoke of Quigley’s life from bartender and drunkard to prison terms and later religious work.
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North End
F .V. Quigley
Danbury
Norwalk
New Haven
Meriden
New Britain
Hartford
Bridgeport
John Callahan
Hadley
Bowery
New York
the Tombs Prison
Ohio Penitentiary
Joliet Priaon
O W Simpson
William C. Florian
Charles L Dennis
F. W. Quigley
Churches Honor Lincoln Day With Special Services
Churches across the city joined in observances honoring Abraham Lincoln on his birthday. Sermons titled The Character of Lincoln Right or Wrong My Country and The Ideals of Abraham Lincoln were delivered at Universalist Christchurch First Presbyterian and United Church. Rev Ernest Judson Craft Dr Alexander Allison Jr and Dr William Horace Day led services emphasizing Lincoln as a model, with Boy Scouts and DeMolay guests attending the United church morning service.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Universalist Church
Ernest Judson Craft
Christchurch
Alexander Allison Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Bridgeport
de Molay
Troop 19
Boy Scouts
United Church
William Horace Day
Minister Denounces Religious Bigotry in Politics
Newark Feb 12 Rev Frank Mead pastor of Grace Methodist Church denounces religious discrimination in politics and says a Catholic president might be a good thing. He favors magnanimity in granting religious freedom to any candidate and hopes the next president can command admiration and respect in the White House.
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Newark
Associated Press
Frank Mead
Grace Methodist Church
New York
Mead
Pennsylvania Avenue
8Th Street
Young Married Couple Burned to Death in Fire
Chicago February 12 A young married couple perished in a blaze that gutted the hosts home and sent guests from a Valentine party into the street. The victims were Joseph Cortana and his wife, both about twenty eight, who had been guests at the party.
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Chicago
Associated Fiess
Joseph Cortana
Girl Dead Ten Hurt In Chicago Auto Crash
A Notre Dame student crash in Chicago early today killed a nineteen year old girl Helen Ferry and injured ten others. Both drivers were slightly injured and held by police after a head on collision at a street intersection. The crash occurred as the cars traveled at high speed.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Notre Dame University
Helen Ferry
Three Men Injured In Torrington Auto Crash
A head on collision on the Torrington Waterbury road injured three men. Raymond Platt of Northfield lost an eye and suffered severe head injuries. Philip Sia of Torrington sustained internal injuries. William Wolfe of Torrington was cut about the face and head. All were treated at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Stephen Paunoni of Waterbury escaped with minor cuts.
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Torrington
Presa
Wich
lorrington-Waterbury Road
Todig
Raymond Platt
Northfield
Philip Sia
Torington
Willam Wolfe
Torsington
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Pratt
Sica
Stephen Paunoni
Waterbury
Stu
Wolfe
Platt
Motorist Arrested on Post Road in Westport
Special correspondent Lawrence D Luuards of 144 New Broadway Tarrytown reports a motorist was arrested today for failing to carry registration. He was stopped by State police on the Post Road and released on bonds of 50 dollars to appear in Town Court on March 2.
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Westport
Lawrence D Luuards
New Broadway
Tarrytown
WNI
Calforni Fig Syrup for Children Promoted as Harmless Laxative
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup as the first treatment for ailing children. It claims the fruity laxative cleanses the bowels, relaxes the stomach, and quickly relieves constipation in infants, weighing benefits against warnings about counterfeit syrups. It stresses easy dosing and comfort for both children and adults.
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Sterling Place
Barclay Hotel
New York City
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Canfield
Anchorage Road
Barclay
Walter Wheeler
Elm Street
Stratford
Quebec
John A Cullen
Harmony Street
Charles H Bonesteel Auxilary
Percy Grainger
Dudley
Morris
Linden Avenue
Donald H Choate
Ann
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Blackmen Place
University Club
Golden AL Street
Fairfield County Hunt Club
Walter €. North
Brooklawn Country Club
Charles FE Wilson
Clinton Avenue
First Baptist Church
Rhodes
ST. Joseph’s
Violet Felts
Kinder
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Park Saddens
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Telegram
Bridgeport Telegram
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Catholic Daughters Plans Card Party
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Doan’s
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