Greenwich Man Elected Head of Letter Carriers
John W. Sargeant of Greenwich was elected president of the Connecticut State Association of letter carriers at the 31st annual convention in Norwalk on February 23. Also elected were W. A. J Hammeden of Meriden as vice president, John F. Burns of New Britain as secretary, and Frank P. Whitney of Hartford as treasurer. The gathering heard remarks from John S. Faley of Boston and Ferdinand L. Douglass of New York. William A. Cahill of Norwalk was named retiring president and presided. The executive committee included Andrew J. Morris, Stamford. William Ghent, Waterbury. Eyham Tonge Sridgeport. A fund-raising resolution asked five branch units to contribute 50 dollars each toward a postal memorial for the late Rep. Thomas Reilly of Meriden. National VP John Foley of Boston and Ferdinand Trougles of New York spoke on postal salary legislation. About 93 delegates attended, with roughly 209 others present. Cahill was chosen as a delegate to the national convention in Detroit in September. The banquet followed the meeting at the Troy House James Inn, with speakers Mayor Thomas Rebbbins, Postmaster Edmund Crowe of South Norwalk, and Postmaster Robert Whittaker of Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
John W. Sargeant
Greenwich
Connecticut State Association of Letter Carriers
W. A. J Hammeden
Meriden
John F. Burns
New Britain
Frank P. Whitney
Hartford
William A. Cahill
John S. Faley
Boston
Ferdinand L. Douglass
New York
Andrew J. Morris
Stamford
William
Ghent
Waterbury
Ayeham Tonge
Sridgeport
Postal Service
Thomas Reilly
Nacional
John 8. Foley
Ferdinand L. Trougles
National Yr Eutive Board
Walk
Detroit
Froy
James Inn
Thomas Rebbbins
Edmund Crowe
South Norwalk
Robert Whittaker
Royal governance plan under King’s absence discussed
The King cannot smoke and a physician will accompany him. After the Prince of Wales tour, the King Wales and the Duke of York may be abroad together, prompting questions about how royal functions will be carried on. Lord Stamfordham and Premier Baldwin discussed the matter with no decision yet. A privy council meeting may be held to appoint a governing commission.
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Prince of Wales
King
Baldwin
Privy Council
Q Sullivan Accuses Deceit In Probe Hearing Collapse
A Democratic committee member charged deceit as the committee closed its hearing. Amid stormy sessions few members commented, with Perkins and Vestal briefly absent and questions directed at Weeks about the Avon service. The panel's daily costs were cited as about 150 dollars, while Bloon offered private financing until March 4, not officially received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Vestal
Indiana
Whelther
Athletics to Make Education Safe and Lab Function
In a speech on athletic education the speaker argues that sport acts as a laboratory for character. Competitive sport tests judgment under stress, self confidence, cooperation, and respect for others and the rules, shaping lasting lessons beyond the classroom. The aim is to extend athletic participation to almost all undergraduates under a premier staff.
Mayor Seeks Under 28 Rate for City Finances
The mayor said pavement and improvement bonds are unsettled and may require funding from pay judgments totaling about 180000. The preliminary tax rate stood at 28.2 mills. City Auditor Keating urged 27.7 mills based on an estimated 258 million. Appeals north of North Avenue to Madison Avenue were mostly denied. relief board adjustments occurred mainly on swampy or below grade land. front foot valuations jumped 25 to 100 percent.
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Hey
Bernard Keating
Board of Relief
Morth Avenue
Madison Avenue
Wood
Relief Board
Board of Assessors
Fairfield county plans seek Sherwood Island shore park support
A pamphlet from the Connecticut Forest and Fairfield County Planning associations urges state funding to acquire Sherwood Island for a county shore park. It argues Fairfield county will urbanize, doubles its population in 25 years, and needs more beaches and parkways, contrasting local efforts at Seaside Park in Bridgeport Hallo-w e en Park in Stamford Compo Beach in Westport and Calf Pasture Point in Norwalk, with Stratford Point and Great Marsh proposals as alternatives.
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Bridgeport
Stratford
Connecticut Forestry Association
Fairfield County Planning Association
Stratford Park
Seaside Park
Sherwood Island
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Westport
Tts
Luke
Greenwich
Bruce Park
Stamford
Halloween Park
Calf Pasture Point
Iidgeport
Stanford
Borla Hill
Parrfield
Central Park
New York
Stratford Point
Seastols Park
Danbury
Betrel
Ridgefield
New Canaan
Heach
Dgeport
Houanlanic River
Muet
Madame Butterfly at Lyric by San Carlo Opera Company
Telegram staff critic praises Perle Bartti's Butterfly with rich controlled voice and moving pathos at the New Lyne theatre. Ludovico Tomarchio as Pinkerton and Ada Sailor as Suzuki praised. minor roles Interrante and others credited. Fortune Gala presents Traviata and Tosca in Bridgeport this week.
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San Carlo Opera Company
the Lyric
Telegram
Perle Bartt
San Carlo Grand Opera Company
New Lyne Theatre
Cio.Cio-San
Pinkerton
Miss Bartt
Aldo Francheti
Metro
U.S
Fortune Galta
Bridgeport
Traviata
Tosca
Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs At Stratford Cupheag Club
Yale Glee and Banjo clubs perform at Cupheag Club Stratford on Friday night with dinner by Chpheng club. Concert lasts nearly two hours, followed by dancing as city orchestra plays. Part two features Yale orchestra, glee and banjo numbers, with a second half including spirituals and a piano duet, concluding with Bright College Years.
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Yale Glee and Banjo
Stratford
Cupheag Club
Yale Glee and
Banjo Clubs
Chpheng Club
Glee Club
Banjo Club
Coonrod
Henderson
American Patrol
Grave
Glen Glib
Hume
Humdad
Robbing
Lufkin
Stearns and
Neff
Glen Club
Washington Ideal Citizen Burden of Capital's Eulogy
Washington's birthday tribute in Washington features John Barton Payne and George W Wickersham portraying the founder as an idealized, disciplined yet human figure. Payn e calls Washington a manly leader who won the Revolution, while Wickersham argues his letters reveal a complex, passionate personality devoted to country and justice.
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Washington
George Washington
John Barton Payra
American Red Cross
George W Wickersham
Payne
District of Columbia
Wickersham
Ufe
Shams
Fretense
Meetings Tonight Across Bridgeport Fraternal Groups Gather
A list of tonight gatherings includes Niflo elk Slate Armory Konckapotanaub tribe Mithra lodge K of P Calanthe Temple and Pythian sisters at Main Street sites. Lodges I O C Fy 1087 Arnad elm joiners 170 Elm and various Masonic and D of A groups hold events at 1250 1087 Broad 407 Housatonic and 164 State streets. City-wide clubs social orders and charitable bodies meet across Bridgeport tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Niflo Elk
Slate Armory
Konckapotanaub Tribe
Main Street
Mithra Lodge
K. of P
Calanthe Temple
Pythian Aiaters
Broad Street
Catalpa
Cannon Street
Park City
Washington Avenue
Red Rose Circle
FM. M. D
East Main Street
Harmony Lodgs
Malin Street
Latcetta
Warner Circle
Michar
Verein
Bt. Joseph's Convent School
Madison Ayenue
Boy Hurt in Gymnasium Blast From Medicine Ball
Steve Bannes aged 13 of 200 South Avenue was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital after sustaining multiple lacerations to head and face when a large medicine ball struck him while lying in the gymnasium of the V. F. C. A. according to Dr. A. W. Sekerak of the Emergency Hoenstal who provided first aid.
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Steve Bannes
South Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Wien
A.W. Sekerak
Hoenstal
Hoy
Senator Holm E Barnsum Denied Influence Charge
Washington February 22 Senator Holm C Barnsum Republican New Mexico faces accusations of improper use of influence before federal agencies as part of a wider Justice Department inquiry into several senators. Senator Wheeler Democrat Montana is under indictment for taking a fee before a government department, and Senator Spencer Republican Missouri is also under related investigation. Barnsum denies the charge and claims it stems from efforts to sell cattle in Mexico, aided by bankers with mortgage on the cattle. Justice officials have not disclosed specifics, though a grand jury proceeding against Wheeler continues.
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Barnsum
Washington
Holm C. Barnsum
New Mexico
United States
Department of Justice
Wheeler
Montana
Justice Department
Selden P. Spencer
Missouri
Justice
Burnsum
Carl Magee
Teapot Dome
Donovan
Magees
Senate
San. G. Bratton
Mexico
Way Minance Corporation
Post Office Men Seek Pay Raises in Nationwide Push
The article reports postal clerks, including about 109 attendees at a banquet, proposing pay raises. After the banquet they adjourned to the Knights of Columbus gym on Washington avenue for a social and dance with their wives and ladies.
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Post Office
George
Knights of Columbus
Washington Avenue
Judges Examine Plans Submitted In House Contest
Judges in the A W Burritt Plan contest review submitted house plans from entrants in Bridgeport area towns since January 12. They include A Raymond Mills of Hartford D R Whitney and Wilbert Sanford of Bridgeport. First prize is 500 dollars, with 250 100 and 50 for subsequent placements.
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A. W. Burritt
A. Raymond Mills
Hartford
Collecticut Chantar
The
American Institute At Architects
D. R. Whitney
Wilbert Sanford
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Westport
Easton
Trumbull
Monroe
Stratford
Milford
Post Publishing Co
Post and Telegram
A. Raymond Ellis
American Institute of Architects
Connecticut
Institute
Ellis
United States
Rome
Milano
Italy
New York Triune
New York Tribune
D. R Whitney
Whitney
Yiarriage
Tne
Beardsley
Art Ciisles
Kelneg
Bridgeport Art League
Sanford Wilbert Sanford
the & W. Hubbell Bldg, Co
Sanford
Nova Scotia
Amve
Amve 1888 He Is Well Known In Fraternal Cireles
Master Builder's Association
Newfeld Bank & ‘Trust Co
8. W. Hubbell Bldg. Co
Banford
Decker Heads Church Council in Local Election
Rev Charles A Decker pastor of the First Baptist church was elected president of the Council of Churches at the adjourned annual meeting last night Other officers chosen included Paul L Miller vice president Rev Maurice J Duncklee secretary Bethany Congregational church and Robert A Beers treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Decker
First Baptist Church
Council of Churches
Paul L. Miller
Maurice J. Duncklee
Bethany Congregational Church
Robert A. Beers
Church Society birthday entertainment in St Feter’s parish
The Children of Mary of St Feter’s church held a birthday event in the church parlors with Genevieve Crehan as chair, overseeing a supper at 6 30 and a program including talks, songs, a ukulele duet, recitations, sketches, and a may be final prayer by Rev John Costello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Dorothy Linehan
Margaret McGovern
Anna Fitzgerald
Tara Maraffi
Loretta Donahue
Mary Keavy
Anna Mulligan
Maloney
Frances Gavigan
Irene Waller
Mary Fogarty
Misa_ Esther Fitzgerald
Dorothy Linehan
Betty Crehan
Helen, Crowe
John Costello
Alison speaks at Washington birthday Bible class banquet
Trev Alexander Alison of the First Presbyterian Church led the East Side Bible class in a Washington's birthday banquet at Washington Park M. E. church. He spoke on Cathedral Builders, praising visionary builders and noting Washington as colonial Roosevelts. BB SC orchestra and soloists Couch and Bates performed.
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Alison
East Side
Washington Park
M. E
Washington
Ladies Aid Society
Trev. Alexander Alison
First Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Charles Couch
Wallace Bates
William FR. McDermott
Almon Chaffee
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Tomor
Weeks
Bloon
Democrat
Warch
Fl. W. Grove
STE Stratford
Banjo Clus
Teger Vitae
College
Hoowalan
Burden of Capital
John Barton Payne
Spencer
Burritt Company
Church Council
Church Society
Hindle
Falta
Leeming &. Co
Agena, New
Pyramid
Amer. Howe. Stores Inc
Fairfield Ave
Middle
Howe. & More
Fidera Bros
Arcade Shoe Repair Shop
Fichera Bros
Cannon St. Oon
Howlands
Nr. Main St
Ip Wikstar
Fie
Hindley Drug Om
Hartiga Deeg
Dati
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