Playgrounds as Investment in Citizenship Drive
Dwight C. Wheeler of Bridgeport urges public funding for recreation to curb juvenile delinquency and boost citizenship. He cites the Playground and Recreation Association of America, noting 680 cities have systems under leadership and 400+ large cities lack playgrounds, while 1928 public play spending reached 14 million dollars and bonds totaling 10.4 million were issued for recreation.
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Dwight C. Wheeler
Brooklawn Avenue
Wheeler
Bridgeport
Idd Children ‘of America
Ciation of America
He Association
America
Citiefs
Association
Utah Children Fed Anti Goitre Tablets
Salt Lake City July 3. State health officials announce iodine tablets will be given to Utah school children at a rate of ten milligrams weekly to combat goitre. A survey reports about 40 percent of school children affected. Dr J Wallace, state epidemiologist, cites drinking water iodine deficiency as the cause.
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Salt Lak City
Utah
J. Wallace
Monument Erected for Silent Night Author in Oberndorf
In Salzburg Austria on July 3 a century after Silent Night was composed in Oberndorf a monument will be erected there. Foundations fall this summer and unveiling is planned for Christmas Day. The parish chaplain Rev Mohr wrote the words and the local schoolteacher named Gruber composed the music.
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Salzburg
Austria
Oberndor
Oberndorf
Oberndorf Parish, Rev
Mohr
Gruber
Kiwanis Opry Company Delights Luncheon Audience
A Kiwanis weekly luncheon featured a full "Op ry company" spoof with eight local members as circus artistes. Frank Braithwaite directed, J. Alex H. Robinson sang Moonshine, Hatfield danced Irish jig, and the ensemble performed Yes We Have No Bananas and Dreaming Alan amid jokes.
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Movlisul
Ringling Frothers Winter Quarters
Kiwanis Club
Stratfield Hotel
Creatore
Frank Braithwaite
J. Alex Hi. Robinson
W. M. Hatfield
Frank Green
Joe
Hatfield
Alex
Robinson
Ireland
George Montour
Alan
Eieh
Fes
Michael Sindra
Henry Tange
Alvin H. Stancock
President Pardy
Seven Fage Court Violators Of Automobile Laws
Seven motor vehicle law violators appeared in City court yesterday. Harry Wills of Westport was fined $30 and costs for speeding. Pasquale Cadrene charged with reckless driving was fined $25 and costs. John A. Wardell Stratford faced irresponsibility charge with a $25 fine and costs and license revocation recommendation due to illiteracy. Stephen Miglar of Malrfied received $5 and costs for failing to stop for a traffic officer. Timothy P. Donahue of Lawrence Mass had a reckless driving charge nolled on payment of $2.
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Harry Wills
Westport
Reckles
Stephen Miglar
Timothy P. Donahue
Lawrence
Mass
Associates Pay Last Respects To Mrs Prentice
Many friends from social and political circles attended the funeral of Mrs. Samuel Q. Prentice wife of former Chief Justice Samuel Q. Prentice at the Asylum Wit Congregational church Acting Governor Hiram Bingham and National Chairman J Henry Rerasack were among those present Honorary and active bearers were personal friends.
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Wartford
Samuel Q. Prentice
Whlls H. Butler
Hiram Bingham
J. Henry Rerasack
Republican Party
State Central Committee
Harbor gains marine city delivery at Yellow Bil pond yard
The City Lumber company yard on Yellow Bil pond adopts a marine city delivery plan with a converted oyster sloop for lumber and supplies to various harbor arms. Several new Poolatuck Yacht Club members and boats join the fleet anchored at the Housatonic, including A I Trotter and Edwin B Gager among Bridgeport and Stratford residents.
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City Lumber Company
Yellow Bil Pond
Poolatuck-Yacht Club
Acagon
Housatonic
A. I Trotter
Stoehr Place
Waap
John Hannon
Seraeford
S. Washburn
Plainville
Edwin B. Gager
Te. Derby
H.patterson Harris
Cli Avenue
Bridgeport
Tdeal
James
Walker
Fifth Street
City of
Rubbell and
Wade
Charles H. Stegema
Mitchel
West Avenue
Bert Fatt
Poplar Eet
Stratford
Baird Machine Company
Warold
Tousey
Aves
Beckwith
Stamford Market Ready to Open
Stamford July 3. Alfred Phippin's project to operate a public market here is set to establish at Bond Street. The Gammon Council has given no official approval yet, but a mayor’s progress view is expected to gain support. Minimum applications are expected in a few days. no charge to vendors.
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Stamford
Telefram
Alfred Phipin
Oper
Bond Street
Gammon Council
Ipayor
City Fire Loss for Six Months Totals 168 018
Fire loss in the first six months of this year amounts to 168 018 dollars, nearly triple the prior period. The February circus winter quarters blaze caused the spike with losses over 100 000 dollars. May figures show 3 447 fires compared with 3 222 in the prior year and 11 640 for May this year.
Fireworks Stand Removed for Lack of Permit in Wall Street Field
Director A J Northey ordered Herman Reich to remove a fireworks stand on MMI Wall streets after Reich failed to obtain a permit from the Common Council. The stand was dismantled and Joseph Lurie of 234 Wrench Street was granted a permit to operate a stand at the location.
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A.J. Northey Yeaterday
Herman Reich
MMI
Wall Streets
Reich
Common Council
Joseph Lurie
Wrench Street
Reckless Driving Cases Nolled In Westport Court
Westport July 3 Norwalk motorists charged with reckless driving in Town court were dismissed Chester M Gage pleaded guilty to reckless driving on the Post road after a state police witness testified he clocked Gage at considerable speed Sanders of Norwalk had his case nolled when his car struck and overturned Carroll of Fairfield Carroll’s sister injured with a broken right arm Sanders defense said he was blinded by headlight glare Gutman and Howard testified Sanders likely drank but was not intoxicated
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Westport
Norwa
Chester M. Gage
Joan Gilman
Flying Squadron
We Haa
Gage
Joseph W. Sanders
Norwalk
Francis Carroll
Fairfield
Carroll
Sander
Falleeman Gut
Howard
Sanders
King to Review Over 200 British Warships at Spithead
London reports King George will oversee a naval review at Spithead in late July featuring more than 200 warships. Expected participants include Queen Elizabeth Barham Maya Valiant Warspite Iron Duke Resolution Royal Sovereign Centurion Ajax Thunderer and others in Britain’s premier home waters spectacle since the war.
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London
King George
Spithead
Queen Elizabeth
Barham
Maya
Valiant
Floval Oak
Resolution
Royal Sovereign
Centurion
Ajax
Thunderer
Motorists Seek License Restorations After Liquor Charges
A group of motorists charged with operating under the influence face hearings before Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner Melvin Snow at the County Courthouse to plead for license restorations. The docket includes James Solen of Bridgeport, Paradine near Logan Street, Campbell of 2199 Fim Street Stratford, Samuel Libertina of 30 Low Street Norwalk, and Ch Tigan of 20 North Avenue Stamford, plus five Bridgeport men and one Fairfield woman. Each seeks license revocation relief tied to suspensions for varying periods.
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Melvin’ Snow
County Court House
Logan Street
Z Campbell
Fim
Stratford
Samuel
Libertina
Low Street
Norwalk
Ch. Tigan
North Avenue
Stamford
Fairfield
Commissioner Snow
Ut Censes
Fie
Sloane W. Collins
Firemen Rescue Injured Robin From Tree Near Stamford
Stamford July 4. The fire department was called to rescue a young robin whose leg was tangled in a string high in a tree about 20 feet from the ground. Oscar Nord of Myrtle Avenue notified deputies and the fire team arrived. Frank J Fox climbed the tree and freed the bird, nearly spent from the effort. Nord offered to take the robin home to recover.
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Stamford
Robin
Oscar Nord
Myrtle Avenue
Fire Department
L. ¥. Krom
Frank J Fox
Fox
Nord
Unregistered Car Involved in Two Accidents Reported
The report lists individuals including Lawrence Christopher of 4364 North Avenue and Nellie B Wilson of Fairfield involved in two accidents. Additional names Penonk Udense Wadysaw Damisoski of 172 Church Holmes and 290 Benet atreat are noted in connection with the incidents. The text cites an unregistered vehicle and multiple collisions.
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Avenue
Penonk
Udense
Wadysaw Damisoski
Church Holmes
Benet Atreat
Macks Boy M Mullen Joins Philadelphia AL Team
Philadelphia adds Dave McMullen, shortstop from Danville, Wa, of the Piedmont League, to the Philadelphia American League roster. The move announced today expands the club's infield depth for the season.
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Philadelphia
Dave McMullen
Dan‘ville
City Officials Tour Amid Petition Probes and Recommendations
Reporters note councillors toured yesterday seeking petitions and a review of recommendations, to be submitted at Monday night's meeting. The fire committee discussed a nurse’s remarks about a doctor, with details about symptoms and a wife not disclosed.
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Doctor Man Council
Stamford to stage Fourth of July parade and speech
Stamford prepares to hold its Fourth of July celebration at Halloween Park with a parade and an afternoon speech by Mayor N. Phillips. A fireworks display is planned in the evening. The city appropriated 1509 for celebrating purposes. Charles Guinas chairs the arrangements committee.
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Stamford
Tele‘gram
Halloween Park
Tone Pends
N. Phillips
Jty
Wii
Charles Guinas
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