Milford Legion Prize Fight Sparks Controversy at Drive
Milford July 12 Spec ial members of the American Legion declined to back a prize contest for a second membership drive, naming Harrington White the winner of a $450 prize. Officer Rowan Hurd faces rejection of three applications and vows to pursue action, while a floor fight roils the group over reimbursing Hurd. The episode ends with stalled plans for a second prize and ongoing disputes over eligibility and funding.
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Milford
Specia
American Legion
Harrington White
Rowan Hurd
Legedvice
Hurd
White
Ded Py Har Brown
P Teak the Matter Funder Advisement
I Ss
Wiliam B. Brotherton
Eetend Prise
Thomas
John Hale
A. Donahue Company
Joseph Lebeds
Herbert Ford
Devon
Hale
Ford
Nin
Usiys
Ruth
Ruth Wood
Frankie
H. Koltz
Ruth Forheltz
Emily Wells
Beulah Hazel Bolt
Chrimes
W. Dent Pentington
Virginia Whip
Wood
the Seas
Board of Hearth
Gay
Hewta
Putney
Ruth Hops
Den
Ruell Glenn
Rover
Woilium
Knoles
Paykon Es
Irene Enelris Vaden
Muerfield
Oakland Avenue
Oriel Avenue
Honey
West Street
Wahler Guaert
Edward Oh
Orchard Street
Remarkable Healing of Severe Skin Trouble Reported
San Francisco May 12 a reader reports remarkable healing from a yearlong toe skin irritation after using Resinol Ointment. An acquaintance’s deep cracks cleared in two weeks, prompting hope it helps others. Signed Mrs H with address available on request Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Md Your druggist: ask for Ree nol.
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San Francisco
Cal
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Reenol
Easton Pinochle Club Guests at Easton Home
Easton hosts a Saturday night gathering of the Sport Hill Pinochle club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Escott with guests from Bridgeport Hamden and New Jersey. Prizes went to Mrs. Marsh Evra Seeley and Arthur Wheeler. consolation prizes to Mrs. Harry Escott and George Marsh.
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E. Dickerson
Jamies Shrader
Ham
Anna Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Nut Mallett
Asc
Eugene Fisher
Hamden
Arthur Wheeler
Mildred Ferris
Mary Miller
Long
Walter
Bridgeport
Howard Kuehn
Howard
C. E. Dickerson
William Garrity
Stantford
Samuel Thorp
Familly
Eliza Smith
Melery
Harry Escott
Francis
Edward Marsh
Katherine Holroyd
Joshua Kent
Roy
Alice Lewis
Emily Powell
Coracius Bush
Hoi
Dorothy
Charles
Montclair
New Jersey
C. EB. Dickerson
Evelyn Kent
Fred Marsh
Dorothy Marsh
Charles Munich
Harry Baird
Partridge
Frank Quinn
Fred Lyon
Nell Driscoll
Chaslea A. Gordon
Greens Farms
Brooklyn
S and Justice
James A. Dupn
Harry Barrett
Georgetown
Millard Randall
EW. Smith
Harold Wright
Almon E. Smith
Evangeline
Gorham
New York
Herbert Smith
Leroy Fordham
Robert Maquat
Laura Maquat
Meigs and Company
Urban Tyack
Autha
Cheshire
Epba Moller
Misa Emsna Moller
George B. Beers
Regila Svetlik
Walter Andrews
Mount Vernon
Doris Gill
Greenfield Hill
Joseph B. Hill
Louis Freeborn
Shelton
Edward K. Free
Akin Johnson
Benjamin Johnson
Long Hill Church Society Meeting At Tashua Home
Long Hill Episcopal Young People’s Society gathered at the home of Miss Lilian and Maud Mallett in Tashua for a summer pause after a busy schedule. Residents include Miss Lora Hickey and Rev P St John Colman among attendees. events noted include a future August roast at Fairfield Beach and a September 15 restart.
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Long Hill
Episcopal Young People’s Society
Lilian
Maud Mallett
Tashun
William Martine
M Acaras
Lora Hickey
Bus Treadwell
Paylus Walker
Mig Edith Jennings
Ruth Jones
Edna Tomlin
Frances Mallett
Yaoi Austin
Richard Crahler
Leslie Whitney
Clifford Gillette
Fairfield Beach
P. St. John Colman
Edward Dray
Dray
Wallingford
Fred Schonweber
Norwalk
George H. Griffin
M Frencis Wilkinson
George Wilkinson
Danbury
William Durworth
Bridgeport
Elisha W. Griffin
Methodist Church
Lady Martha
OBE
Arthur J. Fill
Caue
James Turner
Turner
Arlene Hubbell
Daugh
Wore
Tunnell
Tashua
Kellar Briggs
Edward Beardsley
Stepney
Imdies Ald Society
MOE
Dorothy Beach
Misa Laura Beach
Montreal
Quebec
Maud Dillistin
Ellis Pillistin
Lewis Hoyt
Chester Emack
Sadie Paddock
Siepney
Alfred Eawesds
Fred Keuhn
Ha Greenmen
Newtown
Franklin Mabel
Publisher Held On Blackmail Charge
Louis Bernier publisher of The Call tabloid was arrested in Fall River Massachusetts on a charge of attempted blackmail. He allegedly told Whiter O Hara treasurer of Whitty Urata and Lace company that he would suppress a story in his possession for 300. O Hara paid him 60 with promise of more later. Two police witnessed the payment after an office meeting days earlier. Investigation found similar extortion attempts on other prominent people.
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Fall River
Mass
Associater Press
Louis Cr. Bernier
the Call
Whiter G O'Hara
Whittey Urata and Lace Company
O'Hara
Bernier
Berlier
Importers' Agent Dies at Fairfield Beach
Thomas Howland Robinson of New Rochelle died yesterday at his Fairfield Beach summer home after 25 years. He represented Seydoux and Michou of Paris in the United States and was a longtime Trinity church vestryman and treasurer. Survived by wife Miss Minnian Patience Barr, a son Thomas H. Jr, a daughter Mrs Ian Boyd, a sister Mrs Charles Oakenberg, and brother George H. Robinson. Funeral at home for immediates. burial in Kensico, New York.
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Thomas Howland Robinson
Hew Rochelle
Molly
Fairfield Beach
Robinson
of Seydoux and Michou Company
Paris
France
Trinity Church
New Rochelle
N. C
Fairfield
Kensico
Massachusetts Public School Custodians elect officers
New Bedford Mass July 12 1 By Associated Press Opening of the 23rd annual two day convention of the Massachusetts Public School Custodians iscooistion nominees Fred Cahoon Quincy and Robert Cage Springfield for president election set for tomorrow Unopposed nominees for other offices include Patrick Doyle Boston vice president Terveure Casey Lowell secretary Waldo LeSuo Lawrence treasurer Frederick Kenyon Brockton sergeant at arms Jonah Barrett Lowell Henry Davis Worcester and William Gilmore New Bedford auditors
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New Bedford
Mass
Associated Press
Massachusetts
Iscooistion Ners
Fred C.tahoon
Quincy
Robert Cage
Springfield
Patrick J. Doyle
Boston
Terveure F. Casey
Lowell
Waldo H. Lesuo
Lawrence
Frederick Kenyon
Brockton
Jona Barrett Lowell
Henry J. Davis
Worcester
William C. Gilmore
Skeleton Linked to Norwalk Youth Mystery Investigation
State Police Sergeant Frank Virelli awaited a report from Yale Medical School on a skeleton unearthed by carpenters in Darien’s Toxeneke section. Police hoped the well preserved teeth would identify the remains and solve the several years old disappearance.
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Frank Virelli
Yale Medical School
Toxeneke
Darien
Norwalk
Crown Prince attends funeral of Prince Friedrich Sigismund
Berlin July 12 The former crown prince President Hindenburg General Mackensen and other royals attended the funeral of Prince Friedrich Sigismund nephew of the ex Kaiser. The famed horseman was killed recently while training for the Olympic games at Luzerne and buried in Gliewicke Park near Potsdam beside his sister’s grave. The former crown prince wore Death Head Hussars uniform and stood with the widow.
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Berlin
Hindenburg
Mackensen
Friedrich August
Saxony
Eric Friedrich
August Wilhelm
Oscar
Friedrich Sigismund
Sigismund
Luzerne
Glieuicke Park
Potsdam
Opera Singers Wed in Chicago
In Chicago a romance from Il Trovatore and Rigolito transformed Forguer street as Mario Basiota baritone of the Metropolitan Opera and Caterina Gobbi soprano of the Italian Opera company wed. Giovanni Martinelli and Mme. Martinelli served as best man and matron of honor at the ceremony near the church of the Holy Guardian Angels.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Il Trovatore
Rigolito
Forguer Street
Little
Italy
Mario Basiota
Metropolitan Opera
Caterina Gobbi
Italian Opera Company
Holy Guardian Angels
Giovanni Martinelli
Mme. Martine
Pastor Kissed Women Parishioners in Philadelphia
The Rev. Dr. Harry H. Crawford, pastor of Hermon Presbyterian Church, found guilty on two counts of kissing women parishioners. The Philadelphia Presbytery North decided he will retain his pastorate after receiving the committee's report. Five counts were filed, but only two sustained.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Harry H. Crawford
Hermon Presbyterian Church
Murderer ofirl taken to scene of crime by cops
Salisbury Mass July 12 George Taylor wanderer and dancer, formally charged with Stella Kale murder found dead June 6 on the beach. Shackled and in custody, he admits identity and denies involvement. Amesbury officers to identify him and bring to district court for arraignment.
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Salisbury
Mass
Associated Press
Temaz
New England
Sidney Simith
Montpeliie Vt
George Taylor
Wander Warber
Dancer
Stella Kale
Young Studio 4
Taylor
Kote
Pombala
Amesbury
Lawrence
Swart
Panehay
Montpelier
Polis Syaney Smith
Masa
George T. Taylor
Richard J. Griffin
Massachusetts State Police
Vermont
Murder in Salisbury Manhunt Praised Sheriff Holmes
A Salisbury report notes a murder and a manhunt for the assailant. The prisoner showed no hostility toward officers and praised Sheriff Holmes for the excellent moss he served in the Hyde Park jai.
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Salisbury
Sheriff Holmes
Moss
Hyde Park
Exalem Combed Yarn Spinners Formed in Providence
Organization of Yarn Spinners completed in Providence with Charles F. Broughton of Wamsutta Mills New Bedford named president. Benjamin of Crown Manufacturing Pawtucket named vice president. Officers announced include Wallace of Fitehoure Yarn Fitchburg and others from New Bedford Boston and nearby mills.
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Providence
Aptostated Press
Charles F. Broughton
Wamsutta Mills
New Bedford
Exalem
Atlantic City
Benjamin
Crown Manufacturing Company
Pawtucket
Robert 8. Wallace
Fitehoure Yarn Company
Fitchburg
Nathaniel PF
Ayer
Reorganization plan for British Empire Steel fails
Halifax July 12 The reorganizational plan for British Empire Steel Corporation submitted by the management headed by Roy M Wolvin failed to secure the 73 percent endorsement of shareholders required. It was announced today after meetings of first and second preferred and common shareholders. Preferred held the plan while second preferred and common defeated it.
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Halifax
N S
Associated Press
British Empire Steel Corporation
Moement
Roy M. Wolvin
Bankruptcies Filed in Connecticut and Derby
Morris Wetgeroff of Hartford filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 856 847 and assets of 55 873. Plochl of Derby filed another petition showing liabilities of 82 851 and assets of 31 097.
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New Haven
Morris Wetgeroff
Hartford
Ile Plochl
Derby
Public Marriage Notices May Be Withheld by Bridgeport
Bridgeport officials debate whether notices of intent to marry can be kept from publication in city newspapers. Health officers say no unless a strong public policy reason exists. Attorney General was asked to rule on publishing five days before license issuance amid clashes with clerks in several towns over releasing applicant names.
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Bureau of Vital Statistica
Welfare
Bridgeport
Wilam Halt Coon
Hartfort
Associated Press
Benjamin W. Alling
Stanley H. Qaborn
Yarloue
Naugatuck
Torrington
Plymouth
Waterbury American
Sir Waterbury Republican
I?m
Osborn
Fleischmann's Yeast Health Testimonial Ad in Philadelphia
A March 24 1970s style letter expands on health gains after six months of Fleischmann's Yeast use. Myrtie R Iviss credits appetite boost clearer skin and renewed energy and recommends the yeast as a health builder with instructions to eat three cakes daily and order more from the grocer. The notice promotes Fleischmann's Yeast product and booklet from The Fleischmann Company New York City.
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Fleischmann
Fleischmann's Yeast
Myrtie R. Iviss
Fleischmann Company
Washington Street
New York City
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