London Town Hears Duke of York Engaged to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
London crowd reacts to Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon engagement. Reports say the Duke proposed three times before she said yes and that a royal promise followed a Queen’s reassuring letter. Bowes-Lyon family comments were cautious.
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Albert
London
Associated Press
Duke of York
Prince Albert
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Earl of Strathmore
Princess Mars
Westfordshire
Earl Itie
Elizabeth
Lady Elizabeth
Miss Garlick Presented Gift by Club Members
Misa Caroline Garlick president of the First district Republican club received a banquet and reception at the club rooms on State Street last night. Members praised her two year term with a pearl gift presented by Mrs Willard Fleck. Mrs Howard Bryant oversaw the program with a large committee, and Mrs Frank Wilder and Mrs Ralph Beery offered an interpretation of the Gold Dust Twins.
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Misa Caroline. Garlick
First District Republican Club
State Street
Milford Charter Commission Seeks Town Vote On Government Change
Milford residents face a January town meeting to decide on a proposed updated form of government. After two months of meetings the City Charter Commission plans a final draft and aims to present it to taxpayers and voters for approval at the fall town election if sentiment favors action. The effort includes appointing a charter committee to pursue a city charter with a referendum option and continued town involvement.
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Milford
Nes
City Charter Commission
J. Fred Vanstyckie
Chamber of Commercce
Jtown
Dollonday
Arctic Engine Company
Wec
Ernest Parmelee
Federal Committee
Isabel Revekah
Walter Barney
Martha Rossitter
Thomaston
L. Wy, Totten
Union Street
Charles Satte
Darina Place
Target
New York
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
E. Li. Cornwall
Henry C. Peck
H. C. C. Miles
James Robinson
E. L. Cornwall
EH. CO
Chemical Company No. 3
Myrtle Beach
Trundies Aid Society
Devon Union Church
Fake inspector case leads to fines and guilty plea
In Bridgeport Common Pleas Criminal Court Judge Joan J. Walsh cited a $100 additional cost after a man named Bobowik pleaded guilty to selling intoxicants. He had paid $410 to a person posing as an inspector, not realizing the badge was fake. The defendant, who did not recover the money, faced police questioning over the counterfeit badge and related charges.
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Trank
Bobowk
Bridgeport
Bobowiik
Nolles
Butt
Bobowik
Joan J. Walsh
Common Pleas Criminal Court
Bobowil
Katowski
Katwoski
Westport
A Home Dress Pattern For Apron Or House Gown
A neat house garment offered as both an apron and a house dress. One-piece style with integrated sleeves and back tie at the sash. Available in gingham or chambray with pockets. costs around 15 cents for pattern No 1638 and 15 cents extra for pattern No 602 blue. Pattern mailed on receipt of payment. call Barnum 6100 if not received in five days.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum 6100
Local society notes and personal events in Bridgeport
Personal notices from Bridgeport record a daughter born to Attorney and Mrs. Mo EB Restitch of 486 Summit Street, Bessie Jedith J, at Bridgeport Hospital yesterday. Various clubs, church groups, and social gatherings list upcoming meetings, speakers, and activities including the Welping Hand society, Women’s Guild, Women’s League events, and Delphian society. The Italian Women’s Council plans a talk on Handicrafts, while Bible study is led by Rev Alexander Alison at the First Presbyterian Church tonight.
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Mo EB. Restitch
Summit Street
Annouince
Bessie Jedith
Bridgeport ‘Hospital
Harry Bennett
Hector's Aid
Calvary Episcopati Church
Saramit Street
Trev
Alexander Alison
First
Debt conference deadlock over interest rate in Britain loan
U S and British debt commissions failed to agree on settlement terms for Great Britain's war debt. Talks paused until Thursday as Britain seeks new instructions. Dispute centers on the interest rate with Britain proposing three percent, a rate seen as below U S borrowing costs.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Measles Cases Surge in Fairfield Town Report
Fairfield shows a sharp rise in measles with 29 new cases in the latest weekly health report. Among 16 towns, Fairfield ranks second in new measles while Bridgeport reports 61, Monroe and Fairfield 9, Norwalk 17, Shelton 19. total measles in the state rise to 37 for the week, down from 67 prior. The report also records four diphtheria and two scarlet fever cases in Fairfield. No whooping cough or typhoid fever cases are listed.
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K Patrfield
State Department of Health
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Monroe
Field
Norwalk
Shelton
Yairfield
Washington Park MBH hosts artists concert by Hearons Co.
Washington Park MBH church in Washington Park ME presented a successful winter concert by the Hearons Concert company of New York. The program featured violinist Irvine Guy with gypsy pieces, clarinetist Charlotte Yeavens, soprano Missy Marie Bossi, pianist Anna Elearons, and readings and sketches that delighted a large congregation.
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Washington Park
Miss Irvine
Charlotte Yeavens
Miss Guy
Ruth Dimn
Missy Marie Bossi
Mr. Gallagher
Gallagher-Shean
Anna Elearons
Helen Lewis elected clerk of education committee
Hartford January 15 Mrs Helen Lewis of Stratford was chosen clerk of the education committee in the organization meeting. Senator Bakewell of New Haven is Senate chairman and Mr Persiani of Southington is House chairman. A controversial average attendance grant for state support and local school control may be debated this session. A House petition seeks a Connecticut conservation commission to regulate streams and curb pollution.
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Hartford
Helen Lewis
Stratford
Bakewell
New Haven
Tate
Senate
Persiani
Southington
House
Wheeler
Connecticut Conservation Commission
Consuult
Teo
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Stratfield Head
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Aoe
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