Meetings Tonight Reach Local Civic Groups and Lodges
A list of groups convening this evening includes Frigeport Philosophical Society at 1025 Main Street, Ktatan Women's Council on 6 Keach Street, Wowompom Tribe I O R M at 1188 Main Street, Knights of the Macombees at 310 Fairfield Avenue, St Johns Lodge Masonic Temple and related lodges on Cannon Street, Monitor Lodge at 164 Stat Street, Adelphian Lodge, Magna Charta Lodge, Colonel Harry Cutler Lodge, Ladies Auxiliary, American We On, Floneoy Camp W.O.O. Wi on 2219 Broad Street, Patriotic Order of Americans at 181 State Street, Polar Star Lodge at 474 East Washington Avenue, plus notes on various fraternal and service groups. An advertisement promotes Baker's Extracts with homemade cakes and confections to enhance gatherings.
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Frigeport Philosophical Society
Main Street
Ktatan Women’s Council
Keach Street
Wowompom Tribe
Knights of the Macombees
Fairfield Avenue
St. John’s Lodge
A. M. Masonic Temple
Éda Lodge
Cannon Street
Park City
Lodge
Monitor Lodge
State Street
Polar Star Lodge
U. S. of Bi
East Washington Avenue
Multiple Hartford area obituaries and funeral notices
Obituaries and funeral notices list names such as Blakeman Carrigan Pisbrow Ginane Greenhill Hallock Rooney Sherent Andzy Wubbell Hurt and others with ages and burial details. Dates range Feb 1923 to 1943. Locations include Hartford Stratford Waterbury Milford and New England towns. Interments follow at Putney Mountain Grove Saint Michaels Lakeview and local cemeteries.
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Thomas J. Pawling
Buenaway
St. Peter's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Pisbrow
Southport
Conn
Willis Frederick Pisbrow
Lakeview Cemetery
Greenhild
Stratford
Emi
Adam Greenhill
Wood Avenue
Hallock
Milford
Burat
Putney
Mountain Grove
Magn
Katherine I. Martin
Willam Joseph Magner
Sherwood
St. James Church
St. Michaela
Waterbury
Niugaugh
Meliafo
Husabetta Melus
Philip Adele
Alten
Pembroke Street
Wegnisday
Saint Mary's Church
Fatepuiens
Ft. Michaels
Sehie Rery
Parmst
Waldorf Avenue
Beb
Zist
Iren St. Anns
Portland
Qacs
Alex
Cemains
Frank Polke
Som
Middle Vilage
Fresh Pond Cremisory
Wubbell
Fairfield
Lena N. Jennings
George TL. Hubbell
Benze, Jr
West End Congregational Church
Colorado Avenue
Vlad
Lakeview
Hurt
Mary D
Charles Hurt
Thepdy
George P. Potter
Moritary Rooms
Broad Street
Wharaday
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Little Red Schoolhouse Defended by Bingham in Hearing
Hartford February hearing before the General Assembly Education Committee sparked a crowded hall as Lieutenant Governor Seiram Bingham defended the state Board of Education program. He pressed Commissioner Albert Meredith on centralization aims while opponents urged limits on authority and spending.
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State Education Board
Meredith
Cortright
Hartford
Attered Sholehouse
Seiram Bingham
Templeton
Committee On Education
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Tittle Sect
Bingham
Albert D. Meredith
Connecticut
Buckley
House
John N. Brooks
T. Meredith
Everett Cortright
Bridgeport
Waverngr
Vlossa
Acceation
Hous Y Buckley Cro
Alfred Hix
Binglons
State Board of Duration
Mavor Board
Howell “Keney
Manchester
Gethale Board of Education
M.C. Donovan
Waterbury
Crosby High School
Tele Board of Education
Commissioner of Education
Fairfield Luncheon Club Presses Urgent Sidewalk Need
Fairfield Luncheon Club meeting at the Farm in Black Rock Bridgeport urged more sidewalks as residents demand grows ahead of next month’s town meeting. Dr W H Donaldson civic committee chair cited gaps along Post Road. Rev C B Silcox spoke on his Forest Hills Church project and social center model. Fifteen members attended with one guest from Porcupine company. plans noted for future sessions at the Farm pending Unquowa hotel reopening.
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Walrfield
Wairfield
Fairfield
Black Rock
Bridgeport
W. H. Donaldson
Sidewallky
Alng
C. BE. Silcox
Church of Christ
Forest Hills
Long Grand
Ray
Sloox
Tfairfield
J. Costill
Porcupine’ Company
Unquowa
Board Eliminates Home For Nurses
The board cuts budgets and salaries for city departments and positions. Advertising funds shrink by 1, clerks’ salaries rise to 125, harbor master costs grow, and part time clerk services shift to joint use with the harbor. A $100 transfer funds boat haulout, and the Appraisal board’s legal notices drop to 1000.
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Willane
Idarnham
Selectimnels
Tarvanr
Tost
Stratford Council Hears Public Hearing On Charter and School Bond
Stratford town held a public hearing at Town Hall on a proposed amendment to the Council Manager charter and a plan to float 3000000 for new schools and sites. The session followed similar hearings in Hartford and will be reported to the Cities and Boroughs committee as Stratford and legislative actions proceed.
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Stratford
Hartford
Thomas C. Coughlin
Cities and Boroughs Committee
Ash Removal Urged by Public Works Board
Public Works director Georges M. Coughlin and President William T. Zepp clash over snow removal, urging action on ash removal. Board debates revoking old provisions allowing revenue from garbage disposal and funding from city treasurer. Officials questioned authority and funding while committee hints at broader budget implications.
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William T. Zepp
Publi Works
Georges M. Coughlin
Board of Health
Jay Peanson
Doom
Vonie
Vis Alse
Firemen Assist Fuel Crisis With Coal Shoveling
In Bridgeport a coal shortage worsens amid severe weather as firemen shovel coal to help families. One barge of 750 tons reaches the harbor for Vincent Brothers. Fire Chief Johnson directs emergency fuel distribution while the Wire board authorizes the department to manage fuel aid for the rest of the crisis.
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Vincent Brothers
Johnson
John S*. Coleman
Wire Board
Hie
Robert A. Hurley
Flarley
Sergey
Walter I Stiles
Johnson Yester
Aly
Varley
Frigeport
Bridgeport
Whiel
Bedeeport
Fenty
Landwin
York
Hurley Urges Public To Conserve Coal Amid Shortage
In VARTWOILD on February 20 the state police issued guidance to dealers and consumers during a coal shortage. They urged anticipatory planning, avoiding waste, using substitutes where safe, conserving supplies, and cooperating with dealers to reduce strain on deliveries amid harsh winter conditions.
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Connecticut
State Police Department
PAPAL
Nike
Washington notes on bills and political fights
The Day in Washington reports on a $2378.00 tariff bill and Western reclamation projects sent to the President, ongoing filibusters over the Shipping bill, and debates on land bank loan limits. It notes prohibition enforcement hopes, immigration restraint prospects, and Commerce Commission assurances amid coal shortages.
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Harding
Senate
Congress
Jtarding
Moyer
Interstated Commerce Commission
Beasley Finance
Joan Lp
Germany
Standard of Company of Indiana
Warrants Out For Lersitz Family Hints At Self Destruction
City and state police, issuing warrants yesterday, search for Samuel Lessitz of 207 Beardsley Street. Five early hearings are set in connection with alleged automobile thefts. Bail totaling $15,000 was posted by bondsmen. His whereabouts are unknown. family fears possible death by own action.
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Vincent I. Keating
Samuel Lessitz
Beardsley Street
Bondsmien
Preliminary Tax Rate and City Budget Adjustments
The board reviewed a preliminary tax rate of 34.8 mills and debated funding for five city mechanics and a new fire truck. Budget shifts included mortgage interest, park maintenance, and police facility repairs, with several line items trimmed or redirected. Subcommittees led by William Parker will report on further cuts and potential retention of the U S Volunteer Life Saving Corps.
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Burnham
Seaside Park
Brarside Ing
Tate
Tkitk
Reed
Prover
Img Arossen
Rlee Ehase Istrad
Fealoyial Park
Wis Visq
Java
City withholds dog warden funds amid union dispute
The town debated the dog warden budget as the board refused recognition of a $1,000 deficit and the state attorney general’s opinion said the city was not obligated to cover wardens’ fees. The discussion focused on obligations for the department in the next fiscal year despite local reporting failures.
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Kawi
Sparge
Orf
Wareden
Bridgeport
Sue
Georg Hall
Das Warden
Bridgeport Charter Debate Favors Strong Mayor Plan
Bridgeport leaders hear substitute charter reforms tied to a 60 percent voter threshold. Mayor Atwater urges adoption of a majority rule. opponents insist on Home Rule Act provisions and a clear city manager option. Amendments cover Board of Education, park land, finances, and bond limits.
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Hincks
Charter Revision Committee
Fred Atwater
William T. T Hincks
Senate
Park
Bridgeport
Charter Revision Commission
Andrew M. Cooper
Sélectman
Frad Atwater
Atwater
Fone
Fones
Dr. Fones
William J. Lavery
Common Council
oTiay
John A. Cornell
Predicts Fair Weather for Bridgeport Today
Weather reports from the Weather Bureau forecast fair conditions in Bridgeport with little change in temperature. Yesterday’s snowfall measured by William J. Megiin was a quarter inch. The high reached 4 degrees at 2 PM and the low was three degrees above zero at 6 AM.
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Weather Bureau
William J. Megiin
Palm Beach
Mercury
The Lion and the Mouse Fable in a Want Ad Twist
A lion spares a tiny mouse who later frees him from a hunters cage with help from WAN and TAD the Want Ad Twins. The mouse finds tools via Post-Telegram ads and hacks the bars to release the king who rewards him with a ride.
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King of Beasts
Wan
Tad
Want Ad
Tieasts
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