Westport Relief Board Boosts Town Tax Levy
Westport's Board of Relief increased the town tax levy after final figures showed a net gain of 825 345 for the town. Reductions total 66 845 and valuations rose for 10 properties with Grand List at 22 097 741. Net fringe list totals 2 097 781. budget about 350 000 with net rate near 16 mills. Board members Willard Adams George A Dacrow and Bingo Salvatore.
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Westport
Board of Rellief
Board of Rette
Willard
Adams George A
Bingo Salvatore
Turkey Faces Severe Cold Wave Across Anatolia
Reports from Constantinople indicate a deepening cold spell with subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall. Cities such as Trebizond and Stamboul report extensive snowdrifts and evacuated families. Smyrna reports a brief quake-like tremor while Angora closes schools as temperatures dip to seven below zero.
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Constantinople
iBy Associated
Anatolia
Golden Horn
Rome
Stamboul
Belougee Smyrna
Kutatai
Angora
Acting Mayor Urges Jobs in Stamford
Acting Mayor Arthur W Bell highlighted unemployment at a Stamford City Council meeting He asked the city engineer to start available work to provide employment A resolution from Councilman Walter Smith directed the engineer to begin practical projects with existing appropriations No specifics were given on the number of unemployed or projects.
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Stamford
Arthur W. Bell
Common Council
van Walter Smith
Relief from Gas and Dizziness Promised by Tanlac
An old advertisement touts Tanlac as a cure for gas pains dizziness and digestive troubles claiming 90 percent of illnesses stem from stomach and bowels It cites Mrs Gang Yurnell of Hartford Conn praising weight gain sleep and improved health after taking Tanlac urging readers with poor appetite insomnia and nervousness to try the roots herbs and barks medicine with a money back guarantee and noting millions of bottles used
Auto Somersaults To Avoid Pedestrian
Fairfield February 28 A car operated by Henry Moore of Boo Fast Road overturned after braking to avoid a man crossing the street. Moore and a passenger were shaken but uninjured. The car struck an oncoming vehicle driven by John Gill of RDF Fairfield. Constable Arthur J Bennett investigated but no arrest was made. pedestrian identity was not learned.
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Fairfield
Henry Moore
Boo Fast Road
Fairfield Zoning Board Grants Roof Permit to Resident
Fairfield residents report a favorable zoning board decision granting Charles W Richards a permit to convert his home roof from set to gable at 8250. He resides on Lenox road. The Fishman brothers’ petition was continued for one week. Building Inspector Nelson R Pearton missed the hearing due to vital Star Birth. February births listed include Edward Francis Grabsey and several others at Post Road and nearby addresses. Local fraternal activity notes include Red Men and Unquows Tribe events, with plans for degrees, social evenings, and a children’s night. Community schedules feature diverse bowling leagues, club activities, and church services across Fairfield centers and surrounding towns.
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Fairfield
Charles W Richards
Lenox Road
Zoning Board of Appeal
Fishman Brothers
Nelson R Pearton
Edward Francis
Albert
Regina Grabsey Filanswik
Post Road
Willam
Frank
Mary Vinkovics Velalk
Mary Helen
Francis Joseph
Mary Helen Sweeney Ohara
Roebert Lerta
Robert
Abbie Frances Bubrr Minasian
Grasmere Avenue
John Robert
Jerome Patrick
Patrick James
Nellie Bam Forster
Longview Avenue
Ameda Tula
Hormicha Bucula
Old Stratfield Road
Martinges Recorder
Frederick Jennings Jr
Westport
Frederick Jennings
Julia Bock
Isaac Bock
Fairfeld
Oldfield Road
Marion Bruckheimer
Joseph Bruckheimer
Oldfield
Coart
Justice of Peace
Baton Wakeman Reon Barner Rovert
Golden Hill Street
Norwalk
Harald Roberts
Irene C Chase
S Barrett F, Chase
Benjamin Winchester
Darien
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church
Red Mens Tetistties
Pairfield Center
Wemertal
Child Memorial
Vets
Claytens
Wagner
Wyrizens
Eunoal Bowlers and Ladies Guild
Greenfield Hill
Dunhams
Bullavas
Wakeman
Drope
Dengue Saturdas Cocnine Tae Mens
Dengue Saturdas Cocnine Tae Mens Atermblytes
Brideenart
Odd Fellows
Ieee
Lindbergh declines Worcester invitation
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh, famed aviator, informs Worcester officials he cannot accept their invitation due to prior engagements. He mentions a planned Boston trip on March 1 and provides a letter of thanks and regrets to the mayor, noting his unavailability at this time.
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Worcester Mass
Charles A Lineber
Ohat
Worester
Bueton
Fmous
Worcester
Beardslee Leads 7 F Burns In Bridgeport Fire Chief Race
Seniority favors First Assistant Chief George F Beardslee in the Bridgeport Fire Department chief contest against Thomas F Burns. Beardslee joined the force in 1892, became captain in 1896, and first assistant chief in 1915, while Burns joined in 1896 and became acting chief in 1915 and chief in 1916. Both men close in age, each seen as capable, with Beardslee often filling in for Chief Johnson during absences.
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Feld
Bridgeport
George F Beardslee
Thomas F. Burs
Bie
Beardstee
Beardatee
Burns
Beadelee
Beardslee
Bardslee
Daniel E Johnson
Middle Street
Prospect Street
No 6 Engine Company
Hard Avenue
Beardsiee
Johnson
Hale
Hearty
Ponce de Leon
Milam
Reinstatement Denied to Teacher in Mass Case
Springfield dispatch reports Judge Waite of the Supreme Judicial Court denied Miss Margaret H LaMarsh a teacher’s reinstatement under tenure rules. The Chicopee High School assistant was deemed not a teacher and thus not protected by the act. an appeal to the full Supreme Court is planned.
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Springfield
Mass
Av Uoiated Press i
Waite
Supreme Judicial Court
Margaret H LaMarsa
Chicopee
Supreme Court
Misa LaMarsh
Cheopee High School
Mindamus
Billions in March Dividend Payouts Set to Move
New York February 28 by Associated Press about 325 American corporations will issue dividend disbursements on March 15 as part of a government operation. Amounts total near 21 billion dollars with about 2 198 billion changing hands including 156 000 on its obtention. Several firms plan extra dividends on March 1, but most payouts stay modest.
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New York
Associated Press
Treasury
Aneneiog
Atridson Lopekai & Sant
Storl Cotine
Lig- KO & Meyer
Imperal Gil Company
Casualty Company of
Hartford Man Hurt in Fall from Window
Hartford man Arthur Chevier, 28, fell from a third story window at 1193 Main Street and was seriously injured. He was taken to the municipal hospital. The accident occurred as Chevier, who lived at 1193 Main Street, was preparing to start work in a garage. He is married with a three year old child.
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Hartford
Muncipal Hospital
Atery
John Manolo
Ghevier
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Westport Relief Board
Turkey
Jewepa
C. W. Richards
Southport
Cauli
TS Sury
Iftany
Servien
Pauls
Cheenfield Hill
Red Mens
Lindbergh
F. Burns
Coppers
Seaboard
Koppers
New Haven
THE
McGee Coal Company
Washington Ave
Barnum
IRA Gregory & Sons, Inc
Stratford Ave
Stratford Coal & Grain CO
Barnum Ave
NOBLE
Pequonnock Coal Company
North Ave. Barnum
C. J. Mercer & Sons, Inc
Stratford Stratford 1550
Connecticut Coke Company
Conn
Frumeral
Wilmot & West,inc
Hawley
Wilmot
Lafayette St
Sridgeport
Indelphia
Grace Bf
Post-Telegram
Newspapor
Frg
Hive
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