Westport Loses Noted Businessman Franklin Raymond
Franklin Merwin Raymond, 79, Westport's prominent man of business and longtime Republican, died suddenly at his Riverside Avenue home of heart failure. He helped found Raymond Manufacturing and expanded electrical dryers. Survived by his wife Bertha, son Raymond Wilbur, daughter Catherine, and sister Elina Raymond. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Merwin Raymon
Riverside Avenue
Raymond
Hiy
Frank Traymond
Schont
Pilatheth Wilkie
Jean Adams Thayer
Amlers
Thayer
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Sinatuck
Elina Raymond
Reyal Wolkink
Catherine Raymond
Ybunt
Sylvester Keeler Alno
Wastrorg
Westport
Farmington Faces Prolonged Water Outage In Town
Farmington Illinois remains without a reliable water supply as the reservoir in the Farmington hills has almost no water. Residents rely on nearby springs while a fired pumper pumps water from the Farmington Golf Club pond to hydrants. School pumping systems linked to Pequabucts provide non drinking water amid the outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Janet
Farmington Hills
Tetowo
Farmington Golf Club
Yovier School
Woman Governor Ferguson Vows Prisons Reform in Texas
The first woman governor of Texas pledges economy and liberal policy, seeks a 15 year parole option for prisoners, and supports funding for education. She names tax on factory and cigarette sales to raise revenue and urges education building programs. Her husband sits beside her as she delivers the inaugural message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avotin
Texas
Assoriated
Perguson
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Meetings Tonight Thorough Local Lodge Listings
A fragmented list of lodges and social groups meeting at various Bridgeport addresses including Aspita Grely Brotherhood at 1119 Broad, I Menda Lodge, Zicher Club, Knights of Pythias 10 Cannon Street, Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory, and multiple Masonic and women’s groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspita Grely Brotherhood of
Amer Ta
Broad Street
Imenda Lodge
O. of V
Bruigtport Lodge
State Street
Poulgepert Lodge
K of P
Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Bridgeport
Zicher Club
Court Liberty
Inington Avenue
Bas Howe
Women's Relief Corps
Farren Lodge
AL OG
Bidelty Rebekahidge
Broad
Cannon
Lancein Crelp
Ladies of the Grand Army
Metal Polishers
Main Street
Morning Star Lodge
Muensterbers Lodge
Progress
Lancaster Chosen Commissioner for Litchfield County
Lancaster selected as commissioner for Litchfield County in a conference to ratify a joint convention. The session reviewed bills on open season for shad fishing, aged pension funding via a state committee, city charters, hospital bonds, Norwich bonds, and multiple judicial and public works appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodin
Litchfield
Senate
Trambuil
Beckwith
Golder
Tegdess
Wil County
Tartford
St. May's Hospital
Waterbury
Norwich
Arthu
T. Tilery
U. TL. Petlis
Lewis Crannah
Victor
Gas and Electric Department of
Ter of Manchester
Rhode Island Wospituy Trust Company
Ensima Penscietan
Providence
Robins
Bend
Israel Putnam
Benatar
Trumbull urges fiscal restraint and income review
Governor Trumbull urged the General Assembly to adopt a fiscal policy emphasizing economy and debt discipline, urging expenditures only after determining state income. He proposed a state commission, cap on maintenance budgets, streamlined budgeting, and faired taxes, with focus on infrastructure, aviation, and regulated state examinations. The message was read to a joint session and approved for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Connecticut
Hartford
New
Newain
Thgt
Trumbull
J. J. Beaii
Senate
Chanlain Ayer
Cronin
Alling
New Britain
Frinafield
Perthynd
Seveen
Wassermann Test Improved by Lansing Scientist
Dr R L Kahn of the State Health Department laboratory has developed a faster blood test that surpasses the Wassermann method. His 15 minute diagnostic approach offers higher accuracy and time savings, with official recognition from the League of Nations distributing samples nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassermann
R L. Kahr
State Department of Health
Gil
Health Department
Kahn
American Academy of Secience
Washington
Rom Glin
He Ha Osaid
Ti. Kahn
Table Reservations Requested for Banquet
Table reservations requested for a banquet led by William Jammell with Sandie at the Catholic hotel in Monis. Mrs Daniel Ro Brennan, chair, and the arrangements committee ask whether seating varies by car or by person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Jammell
Examination of Teeth by Dr Warnes Dentist at 1062 Main Street
A notice from Dr Warnes, dentist at 1062 Main Street, urging examination by a reliable dentist. The ad claims early detection prevents long term decay and pain, offering free preliminary estimates and warm consultation for patients and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnes Thas
Tus
Warnes
Main Street
EmbassY in Japan Approved by House for New TOKIO Embassy
House approves appropriation of 1,300,000 dollars for a new American embassy and consulate general in Tokio. Current offices since the September earthquake are inadequate and two office holdings remain but are insufficient. State Department informs House of Foreign Affairs committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
Janus
Tokio
House
Een
Senate
House of Foreign Affairs
Bridgeport Man Heads Grocers' Association
Bridgeport leader Howard Willett elected president of the local grocers association at the annual meeting held at the Tigrel Bund. Officers named for the coming year include Jamies de Abercrombie, Cornwall Roberts, and Clarence Fosku, with state officials noting proposed changes to notary vehicle laws and truck tax rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Jan
Howard
Willett
Comsinck
Cmane
New England
Tigrel Bund
Storckel
Willett Orested
Wice
Jamies de Abercicambie
de Min Oe
Ana Abercromine
Epenfield
Mass
Cornwall Roberts
Eer
Fae
Tucker Ndwin
Hartford
Phe
Iarence Fosku
Strimfoul
Web
Frares Hohee Get
Chat
Formal Sisterhood Dance Planned at Stratfield Hall
A Saturday night formal dance organized by the Park Avenue Sisterhood at Stratfield Hall Ballroom aims to raise funds for philanthropic work. The event highlights scholarships and welfare contributions, with a guest list including numerous local families and couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Stratfield
Park Avenue
Sisterhood
New York
Thevdanes
Ansonjon
Leonard Asheim
J. Birnhawin
Jason
Brownstein
Chax. Birds
J. H. Coke
Edward Cherkoss
S$. Salk
J Tl Ue
J Gilman
Edward Goldberg
Wiliam Hlecitan
Joh. Klein
Lederer
L. Lissar
Charles Levine
Ala. Levy
Ard Mi Bross
Stebercal
I Tade
Richard Oppel
Mussenfeld
William Pious
Wrinstein
Mia
Ax, Wattstern
Reporters Entertained in Ambassador's London Home
An ambassador in London hosted American newspaper men for a formal farewell. The event signaled a notable display of friendship and close ties with foreign correspondents, reflecting diplomacy through social hospitality at Crewe Thaise Tas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador’s
Despot
Tan
Annasside Kerth
Hade
London
Phen
Crewe
Thaise Tas
Ida
Lage
Apital
Shelton Judges Nominated In House Proposals
In Capitol action on January 21 the House considered judgeship resolutions and related bills. Nominees included TR. L. Manger and M. C. Isbell at Ausoula. Shapiro and J. J. Sinsahaugh at Shelton. Costello and G. C. Tyler Landphere at Graton. Guy T. Tushnell and C. J. Fowler at Enfield. Debates covered town mergers, school funding, hospital expansions, and changes to marriage laws and probate procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Slartfword
L. Manger
Wedge
M. C. Isbell
Ausoula
Shapiro
J.J. Sinsahaugh
Shelton
Costello
Tyler Landphere
Graton
Guy T. Tushnell
J. Fowler
Enfield
Manchester
Groton
Col. Ledy
Burlington
Griffin Hospital
Derby
Tinkman Ot Durham
Rommistee
Hutchins
New Canara
New Canaan
Savings Society of
Salisbury
Robbins Surra Trust Company
Salisbury Bank and ‘Trust Company
Hloyt
New Haven
Commmon Pleas
Eauris
Matthias
Seymour
Lobbiea
New Milford
Histol Hospital
Seymour ‘Trust Company
Tape bound pillows in bright colors with Enen tape designs
Charming small boudoir pillows feature bold colors and Enen tape bound edges. Each pillow showcases conventional ar t patterns formed by taped geometric designs.
Farmer Legislator Elect Officers for General Assembly
At Hartford the Farmer association of the General Assembly organized for the session. Albert B. Landon of Salisbury was named chairman with Miss Mary BR Weaver of New Milford as vice chairman and 53. McLean Buckingham of Watertown as secretary. Governor Trumbull will be asked to address the members next week.
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Pate Capitol
Hartford
Jan
Farmer Association of the General Assembly
Albert B. Landon
Salisbury
Mary BR. Weaver
New Milford
McLean Buckingham
Watertown
Trumbull
Posterity Myth Opposes Bonded Debt Increase in Bridgeport
The Socialist party denounces the idea of raising Bridgeport’s bonded indebtedness from five to seven percent of the grand list. They argue posterity pays no bills and burdens, and bonding shifts debt to direct taxation. They urge bonds only for emergency or revenue producing projects, warning of greater taxation if limits rise. An advertisement for Bromo Quinine cold remedy follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
Bridgeport
William Behren
Posterity
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Safe Baby Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant laxative for babies and children of all ages. It claims gentle action without cramping or habit forming ingredients and warns to buy only the genuine product with directions on the bottle to avoid imitation syrups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Baldwins Chosen Clerk of Bills Salary Set at 4500
Hartford Jan 21 both branches pass a bill reforming the clerk of bills salary to 4500 for the current term. Judge Albert A Baldwin is chosen clerk of bills with Frid A Scott as engrossing clerk. Other measures include restoration of forfeited rights and small appropriation bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Hartford
General Assembly
Ghaston
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Cronin
Alling
Albert A. Baldwin
Frid A. Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin M. Merwin
Beneficial Loan Society
Liberty
Mrs. Ferguson
Thrift
Blitte Street
EL Tiler
Noble
Lancaster
Litchfield County
Assembly
John HH. Freammultim
Asbusine
West General Assembly
Trumbauth
Bingham
Ous
Flo
Poposala
Heid
Lansing
Japan
Bridgeport Man Heads Grocers’ Association
Watt
Faroe Islands
Shapiro-Sinsabaugh
Canaan
T. J. Barty
FE. Robbinson
Griswold
J. F. Gadillot
Joseph Adams
Woodward
Bolton
Bolton Electric Company
Veeck
Rristel
Connecticut Federation of Churches
Bureau of Social Service
Secret
Farmer
Socialist Party of Bridgeport
EB. W. Groot
Baldwin
Judiciary
Rosh
Ines
Abe En
Ree Ree
Lewis
N.Y
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