Opening of Sesqui Centennial Exposition Draws 25000 Attendees
Philadelphia marked the sesquicentennial with a grand opening ceremony at Municipal Stadium. Officials hailed national progress as the fair showcases art science and industry from 150 years of American freedom. Estimates placed early attendance between 100000 and 125000 as visitors braved rain to witness the Liberty Bell display and inaugural exhibits.
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Philadelphia
APV
Ereion F
America
Sesqui
Yesiday
Jacob Henderson
Woodbury
M. J
Henderson
Ordor
Nanile
Italian official hints at fountain replica gift and commission
Gieonio dde Martino said at the opening ceremony that the Italian government would present a reproduction of Bernini's Fountain of Sea Horses to the American people. He also proposed forming an official Sesqui Centennial commission to oversee the plan.
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Gieonio Dde Martino
Bernini
Lordship School Pupils Produce Spring Concert
Lordship School pupils showcased a spring concert organized by the Lordship Parent-Teacher Association. Performances included first and second grade operetta Spring's Awakening, third grade In a Japanese Garden, dance by several students, readings, and a combined fourth to sixth grade sketch scene.
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Sutecesa
Lordship
Lordship Parent-Teacher Association
Winnifrey Berg
Wl. Mudgett
A. Pronoyoet
R. Johnson
B. Turner
Ethel Jacob
Betty Ottaway
Winnie Berg
Evelyn Turner
R Fieher
Guesswork Out of Advertis ing, Finney Says at Luncheon
Frank Finney, president of a New York advertising agency, told the Advertising club luncheon that most ads target creators not consumers. He urged writers to test ads with representative consumers to remove guesswork and shared Navy recruiting and Boston bank campaigns as examples of audience-focused messaging.
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Frank Finney
Strest and Vineney Advertising Agency
New York City
Advertising Club
Stratfield Hotel
Finney
U.S Navy
Kinney
Boston
Father Wounded by Son Will Live in Stamford
Michael Rewak of Hoytstreat Darien was shot by his 18 year old son Stephen with a 32 calibre revolver. The bullet pierced the shoulder near the neck and neighbors aided the bleeding man. Stephen was held by Darien police on an assault with intent to kill charge after claiming he shot in defense regarding alleged abuse. Both men are Stamford factory workers. the incident followed a drunken quarrel with the wife and children.
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Stamford
Michael Rewak
Hoytstreat
Darien
Stephen
Stamford Hospital
Hewak
Rewak
Lfreeding
Conde Nast
Germany comments on speech of Coolidge
Berlin papers largely praise Coolidge for urging European arms reductions in Arlington speech. Berliner Tageblatt lauds his impartial view on war guilt and arms race while noting competition fueled World War era. Lokal Anzeiger, focusing on France, says stronger steps are needed for durable disarmament progress.
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Berlin
Boy's throat blocked by cone in Danbury crash
Ten year old Anthony Misuratti of Bridgeport was riding with others when a car skidded at Town Hill avenue and Cottage street. An ice cream cone lodged in his larynx but a physician removed the piece at Danbury hospital. He returned home today.
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Danbury
Anthony Misuratti
Bridgeport
Town Hill Avenue
Cottage Street
Eiken
Pasgtale Dirio
Central Avenue
Deonken
Edward Plumb
Bethel
Costa
J. Mos. Ives
Plumb
Ciites
Ives
Frank Appell, Jr
Richard Schroeder
New York City
Schroeder
Tirn
Louis Saunders
George Roaner
Leo Carroll
Reed to Submit Parade Proposal at School Board Meeting
Superintendent Carrot R Reed will ask school principals this afternoon to allow the school boy division of the Memorial day parade to parade as a unit after classes. Twenty eight boys from 29 drill companies prepared for the event but rain prevented marching. Director Harvey C Went and Mr Reed discussed letting the corps form their own parade with three drum corps joining the 24 companies of 28 boys.
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Carrot R Reed
Harvey C Went
Reed
New Librarian Assumes Duties in Bridgeport
Orlando C. Davis, formerly librarian at Hammond Indiana, yesterday assumed duties as librarian of Bridgeport public libraries succeeding the late Henry N. Linborn. Davis met staff and began familiarizing himself with personnel as Mia Davis and their three children plan to arrive within a month.
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Orlando C. Davis
Hammond
Indiana
Public Libraries of
Bridgeport
Henry N. Linborn
Mr. Davis
Mia Davis
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