Boston Financier and Political Leader William A Gaston Dies
William A. Gaston, Boston financier and major Massachusetts political figure, died at Killingly Farm in Barre at age 68 after a weeks long illness. He had recently returned from a European trip with Mrs Gaston and was hospitalized briefly before his death, joined by his wife and two daughters Mrs C C Felton and others.
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Iam A. Gaston
Barre
Mass
Associated Press
William A. Gaston
Boston
Massachusetts
Kiflingtyn Farm
Europe
Gaston
United States
Killingly Farm
C C Felton
Colonel Gaston a Massachusetts Democratic leader and longtime political figure
The obituary outlines Colonel Gaston's long career in Massachusetts politics. It notes his roles as Democratic leader, multiple gubernatorial candidate runs, and a 1922 close Senate bid against Henry Cabot Lodge. It recalls his shifts from law to banking, and his 1933 Senate nomination success amid a tight recount.
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John K Howard
William
John
Gaston
Massachusetts
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
John L Bates
National Shawmut Bank
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Aeusice
Russell
William Gaston
Boston
Woodway tennis play postponed by rain at Woodway CC
Stamford July 17 Rain postponed the annual Woodway Country club invitation tennis doubles tournament after Saturday’s start was halted by pelting rain Four matches were completed this morning with top pairs advancing Will iam Aydelotte and Perry G Rocka fellow beating Co A Betts Jr and Stu Art Betts 6 1 6 2 Fred C Anderson and Edward W Feibleman defeated F G Dewing and Robert Stoddard 3 6 9 Major and Herbman beat Gilbert Jr and Hadden 6 1 6 1 Von Bernath and Lang beat Sheridan and Hubbel 11 8 Woodway committee says the semifinals and final will be played in the fall.
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Stamford
Associated Press
Woodway Country Club
William Aydelotte
Perry G Rockafellow
Westcheater-Biltmore
Quaker Ridge
Pai
EH. Gilbert, Jr
Thomas Hadden
Fouth
Anton von Bernath
Jey Lang
New York
A B. Sheridan
Charlea Hubbel
Charles A Betts
Fi Chturman
Woodway Country Club Tennis Committee
Delphic Festival Produced Aeschylus Play In Ruined Temple
Evelina Palmer of New York organized the Delphic Festival which recently produced Frometheus Bound by Aeschylus in a ruined temple at Selph. Spartan women in ancient Greece were known for their healthy complexions and did not rely on cosmetics.
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Evelina Palmer
New York
Aeschylus
Selph
Ancient
Greece
Infant Cry Signals Hidden Skin Irritation Danger
Mothers often misread a baby's cry, with over half of wails signaling real irritation. Preventive care includes avoiding contact with tiny gritty crystals in urea-based irritants. a new Z.B.T. baby powder forms a moisture-proof protective coating, resists irritation and keeps skin velvet smooth while allowing perspiration and offering mild antiseptic action.
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Ately
Z.B.T
New England Governors Plan Ride to Mackinac Meeting
New England governors led by Maine's Ralph Brewster head 20 officials from Boston on the Minute Man train to attend the annual governors conference at Mackinac Island Michigan. The delegation includes Spaulding Trumbull Weeks Hull and others plus escorts in colonial costume.
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Boston
New England
Mackinac Inland
Michigan
North Station
Maine
Ralph Griewster
Huntley N. Spaulding
New Hampshire
John H Trumbull
Connecticut
John W Weeks
Vermont
Norman
Kenneth Ferris
Alfred Towers
Headquarters Department
110Th Cavalry
Minute Man
Chicago
Paul Revere
William Dawes, Jr
Cheyenne
Woo
Ralph C. Brewster
Harold N Marsh
Huntley N Spaulding
Charles W. Howard
Johnh. Trumbull
Florence Trumbull
Allen
John W. Weeks
Herbert T Johnson
Rhode Island
Norman Crse
John A. Bennett
Massachusetts
John Hull
House of Representatives
Hull
New England Council
Dudley Harmon
Philip Ricker Shoier
State of Maine Associates
State of Michigan
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Locg Rt
Stetson Wins Fairfield Medal In Governor Cup Qualifier
E W Stetson won the Governor's Cup qualifier at the Country Club of Fairfield on Sasco Hill with a net 67. F H Bedford was runner-up with a net 69. The matchups list includes W J Barney versus F H Bedford Jr and J oY Hanson versus IF Warner, among others, as bracket playoffs proceed.
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E W. Stetson
Fairfield
Sasco Hill
H. Bedford
Barney
F.H. Bedford, Jr
Oy Hanson
Warner
Bedfod
D. Fleming
W. Stetson
Witherbee Black
Thelps
A. W. Roche
Schaick
T Hatch
S Manson
Sturges
Alnswoth
H Hayes
Pequot
Grand Circuit Racing Revived at Detroit Track
Grand circuit horse racing will be revived at Detroit after ten years as the Blue Ribbon meeting opens at the State Fair Grounds track tomorrow. More than 50 horses entered in each of two stake events, the 212 trot and the three year old pace, with elimination heats planned due to the large field.
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Detroit
Associated Press
Bue
State Fair Grounds
Toledo
Local marriage plans tie Montreal ceremony to Joy family
Announcement details Athalia Goodman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Goodman of Montreal and James W Joy of this city set to wed August 4 at St. Pascal's Church in Montreal with Rev J H Coustneau officiating. Joy's brothers and family ties, journey plans, and education noted along with a post ceremony celebration and moving picture event at Fairfield County Hunt Club.
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Mary
Athalia Goodman
John & Goodman
Montreal
James W Joy
St. Pascal's Church
J H. Coustneau
H . Joy
Eileen Goodman
Canada
White Mountains
Ding
Goodman
Notre Dame College
Joy
Maurice D Joy
Killorglin
Ireland
Clongowes Wood College
Maurice Joy
Providence
Glengowes Wood College
Ridgeport
James ¥. Joy
Stratfield Hotel
Miss Athalle Goodman
Mr. Joy
J. Fo Me
Grath
W. A. H. Hatfield
Mr. Coy
John L. Hiney
Guy Brown
W. J. Fitzpatrick
W C
Elizabeth Desser
Westport
Fairfield County Hunt Club
Athalie Goodman
Jewish Women Card Party Planned for Wednesday
Arrangements are made for a summer bridge party on Wednesday July 20 to benefit the Bridgeport Section of the National Council of Jewish Women. Event at Anne Hathaway cottage Beardaley park with Mrs Paul Goldberg as chairwoman and a long list of committee members assisting.
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Bridgeport
National Council of Jewish Women
Anne Hatlaway
Beardaley Park
Paul Goldberg
Walter Loewth
Benjamin Gilman
Aaron Wittsein
Nathan Schine
Treservinea
A P Antones
M Ashkins
N Elprin
L d
Sheim
Joseph Barly
M Bratz
A. Bernstein
Benjamin Bresler
Harry Cohn
Eailip Coyitt
David Dorkin
E Aspern
B Freau
L Fals
B Finkle~ Stone
Finklewtone
Charles Friedman
David Fener
Michael Hoffman
Nurse Renounces Million Dollar Bequest to Patron's Mother
New York reports nurse Misa Ethel Bears renounces a $1,000,000 bequest from late Colonel Sherwood Aldrich left to Ming Sears. Sears would have inherited, but renounces in favor of Aldrich's mother who now lives in Riverhead. Upon the mother's death Sears would claim the fortune.
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New York
New York American
Misa Ethel M. Bears
Sherwood Aldrich
Ray Consolidated Copper Mining Company
Aldrich
Ming Sears
Riverhead
B. I
Sears
Brantford
Ontario
Mise Bears
Canton Police Chief Found Guilty in Murder of Editor
Canton Ohio July 17 Canton police chief Seramus A Lengel was convicted of complicity in the murder of editor Dan R Mellett in a trial that led to a life sentence if not later altered. The jury recommended mercy saving him from the electric chair. Lengel proclaimed his innocence as his family cried.
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Canton
Ohio
Associated Press
Seramus A. Lengel
Dan R Mellett
Lengel
Ted
Papa
Mellett
Patrick Mrs Dermott
Triggerman
Ben Rudner
Dermott
Ber Rudner
Enberger
Louia Mazer
Mercy
Streitenberger
Your Baby and Mine By MYRILE MEYER ELDRED Oy 5 n id's
From three months, a child uses toys to develop mental skills and learn through doing. Blocks teach structure and perseverance, while adult interference can hinder growth. Toys and games offer real training for living, not mere amusement.
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Myrile Meyer Eldred
Ineller
Jimmy
Hinp
Personal service request from Bridgeport Telegram
Readers are invited to write Mrs. Eldred regarding intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Address letters to Mrs. Myrtle Mei or Eldred at the Bridgeport Telegram.
Marion Josephson Weds in New York
Marion Josephson married in New York City in a ceremony described with details of her gown, veil, and bouquet. Attendant Edith Josephson wore pale pink taffeta. Best man was William Gomberg. the couple later traveled to Pennsylvania and Atlantic City. The notice also notes the death of Mrs Ida J Hetherington in Philadelphia, mother of six World War II veterans.
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Thomas T. Cavanaugh
Newtown
Susan
Paul H McNamara
William McNamara
New York City
Seg
York
Geamberg
Marion Josephson
Lorraine Street
Harry Josephaen
Lage
Eether
Marion
Edith Josephson
Ophelia Roses
Willam Gomberg
Gomberg
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Ida J Hetherington
Philadelphia
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