Class of 1925 graduates at Ludlowe High
A large silk American flag gift from the class of 1925 to Roger Ludlowe High School was presented during commencement in the Community Theatre. Seventy-three members of the graduating class received prizes from the D A R, the National Constitution as a keepsake, and multiple academic awards including the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute contest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlowe High
Bpairfield
Roger Ludlowe High School
Communnity
Priva Deneent
Etter
Anne B. Jennings
George Washington Prises
Eunice Dennis Burr
Benjamin Webster
Marian Churchill
Avin Northrop
Jennings
Min Hose Vaccarell
la Prena
Rensellaer Polytechnic
Fred “Sherwood
Harry Barsky
John Rehack
Moors Attack as Premier Arrives in Morocco
French reports say Moors attacked a French outpost near Marinica as Premier Painleve arrived in Rabat. Official tallies claim hundreds of rebels killed with French planes aiding, while talks with Spain on Morocco governance loom ahead in Rabat. Painleve’s flight routed via Toulouse to Rabat with stops en route.
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Mililla
Spanish Morocco
Marinica
Madrid
Military
Direcorate
Primo de Riv
Pau Painleve
Rench
Rabat
Morou
Firiday
Spain
France
Morocco
Louis Malvyy
M. Malvy
Count Perett de Rocca
M. Maloy
Comez Jordana
Moroccin
Painieve
Arabat
Tamwa
Toulouse
Barcelona
Alicante
Malaga
Tangier
Zemo Promised Fast Relief for Skin Ailments
The ad touts Zemo as a penetrating liquid that relieves eczema, itching, rashes, and similar skin troubles. It claims quick healing and cleansing effects, suitable for daytime use, with a trial bottle priced at $2.00 and mentions Bemis soup as related treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaemo
Too Many Laws Moses Declares
New Hampshire Senator George H. Moses told the New York Board of Trade that Americans are governed by contradictory and ridiculous laws that undermine citizenship and bring the law into disrepute. He urged abolishing such laws rather than more enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
New York Board of Trade
Deeper Cedar Creek Channel Urged to Aid Bridgeport Commerce
Petitioners from Bridgeport urge Congress to deepen Cedar Creek in Black Rock Harbor to 15 feet at mean low tide. They argue larger cargoes of coal iron scrap gravel lumber and oils could pass, lowering freight costs and boosting local industry. They request a re survey and timely appropriation after preliminary studies by the U S engineer office.
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Park Board of Bridgeport
Fancher's Dock
Schuyler Merritt
M. C
Washington, D. C
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Congress
Cedar Creek
Black Rock Harbor
Bridgeport
Cedar
United States Engineer Office
Commissioners Oppose Measure on Sheriff Spending Authority
The two county branches now work in harmony but fear budget conflicts. The bill would make sheriffs unaccountable for amounts spent and budget estimates. Sheriff Edward W. Dewey favored keeping current purchasing and paying powers with commissioners.
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Edward W. Dewey
Taw
Americans Safe in Chinese War
Dispatch from Ha Kon to the Daily Express says Cantonese troops repulsed Yunnanese forces aiming to seize Canton. Fighting continued with many casualties along the river as efforts to move combatants outside the city failed. In Portugal women retain maiden names after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Express
Ha Kone
Tod
Youth Released From Reformatory After Probation
Hartford June 10 Joseph Couture, on probation, is freed from the Cheshire Reformatory after serving about one and a half years of a two year sentence for breaking into the Lyte post attics at Broad Brook. Parole extends to March 1. Accomplice John Moore serves two years in Atlanta. Steve Puledo of New Haven guilty of drug possession gets a suspended sentence. Anthony Perrott faces bribery charges. General Prohibition Agent Henry A. Holtman subpoena issues delay. Zazaro case for narcotics to be heard tomorrow. Spellacy files not guilty plea for Zazare.
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Hartford
Joseph Couture
Cheshire Reformatory
Lyte
Broad Brook
Edwin Thomas
United States Court
United States
George Cohen
John Moore
Atlanta
Steve Puledo
New Haven
Edward P. Hills
Anthony Perrott
Prohuition
Henry A. Hothman
Boston
Star Witness
Perretti
Firemen Praised For Efficiency At May Fire On Wood Avenue
At a Board of Fire Commissioners meeting a letter praised firefighters led by Cy Daniel and B Johnson for saving several lives during a May 423 fire at 601 Wood Avenue and preventing spread to nearby homes. Walter Thayer sent a congratulating message. Patrick Mulligan, 55 Orange arrest, applied for department membership and was admitted. The group approved the surgeon's report and bills including payroll before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Commissioners
Cy Daniel B. Johnson
Estao
Wood Avenuon
Walter T. Thayer
Patrick Mullizan
Ag Huard
Hemineten Arma Enmine
Bryan Silent on Evolution Case
Miami journalists report William Janninegs Bryan will not discuss Defense side plans in the Scopes trial. Bainbridge Coley, a Wilson cabinet secretary, joins Clarence Darrow for the defense as John T. Scopes faces alleged violation of the Tennessee ban on evolution.
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Miami
Elda
William Janninegs Bryan
Leesburg
Bainbridge Coley
Wilson
Clarence Darrow
John T. Scopes
Harald
Miremen
Ananias
Oll
Woman Confesses to Murder in Templeton Case
Sole eyewitness Marty Brewar testified at the murder trial of Dorothy Perkins that Perkins confessed to firing the shot that killed her suitor Thomas Templeton on Valentine’s Night. The defense sought to undermine the testimony but Brewar remained unshaken as the trial continued in New York.
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York
Marty Brewar
Darothy Perkins
Themas Templeton
Brown J
Torothy
Templeton
Josephine K Flint Widow of Henry Punt Dies in Branklyn
Josephine Kurt Flint of Fairfield widow of Henry Punt died at the home of her daughter Mrs J J Naphey in Branklyn NS yesterday morning. She was mother of the late Joseph Flint former town clerk of Fairfield and formerly lived at Flints corner. Survived by daughter Mrs Afra Naphey another daughter Mrs George M Rooney of Kansas City Mo and son Harry Punt of this city. Funeral at 2 30 pm tomorrow from Wilmot and West 866 Lafayette Street with Rev Ernest J Craft of Christ Episcopal Church officiating. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Josephine Kurt Flint
Henry
Punt
J. J. Naphey
Branklyn
Joseph Flint
Field
Flint's Corner
Fairfield
Afra
Naphey
George M. Rooney
Kansas Ciy
Harry
Wilmot and
West
Lafayette Street
Ernest J. Craft
Christ Episcopal Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Perry J. Hurd
Frank Street
Franks Street
Center Cemetery
Moroe
Weeks Improves After Gall Stone Operation
June 1 AP reports secretary of war Weeks convalescing at the Pitips house Massachusetts General hospital and improving with brief airings today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeks
Boston
Johan W. Weeks
Pitips House
Massachusette Ceporal Hospital
Todaay
Postpone Hearing On Westport Tree Fight
Westport hearing on Post Road tree dispute delayed until Friday afternoon as county commissioners could not convene. Special report notes scheduling issues and postponement due to commissioners not waking in time.
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Westport
Belgian Pilot Wins Bennett Balloon Cup
The Belgian pilot Veerstra won the Bennett Cup balloon race from Brussels. The event began Sunday and concluded Tuesday night at Cap Tourinan Spain after starting in Brussels on Sunday.
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Bennett Balloon Cup
Brussels
Veerstra
Prince Leopold
Veenstra
Capa Tourinan
Spain
Community Fraternal and Civic Groups Listed in City Notices
A dense list of local fraternal orders, lodges, and clubs appears with names such as Knights of Pythias, Red Men, Zither Club, Bridgeport Lodge, and Brotherhood of America. Addresses include Main Street, Broad Street, Cannon Street, and East Washington Avenue, indicating an extensive roster of organized groups active in Bridgeport and nearby.
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Stratford Lodge
Knights of Peihtas
Red Men's Hall
Fairfield
Main Street
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Bridgeport
Nyble Ave
Tiar White Eagle Association
East
Washinston Avenue
Alpha Circle
Brotherhood of America
Msnd
Progressive Circle
Broad Street
Court Roma
Washington Avenue
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
Broad
Cannon Streets
Morning Star Lodge
Ttns
Violet Camp
Amerie
Pattern Makers
Metal Polishi's
Flias Howe_pos, Jr
Womens Relief Corp
Lincoln Lodge
Cannon Street
Farren Lodge
UW. W
Court Liberty Bell
Order of the
Temple Lodge
A. M
Gerard Appears Before Court Over Democratic Fund
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany testified in Supreme Court regarding the Democratic National Committee fund dispute with Van Patten Inc. for 84000 dollars. He said he was elected treasurer but not a member and claimed he only paid out funds by committee orders. No date set for next hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Gerard
Germany
Supreme Court
Tala
Nia Activities Ag
Democratic National Committee
van Patten, Inc
Gerard
Clem Shaver
Autoist Unhurt After Triple Somersault Crash
Roy Wells twenty two of Unquewa road escaped serious harm when the car backed off a 26 foot embankment on Cunquowa road between the Lowe factory and the railroad bridge. The vehicle landed upright after a triple turn on Wells who blew the horn for help. The car suffered heavy body damage but Wells was only shaken.
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Fairfield
Roy Wells
Unquewa Road
Ank Perry, Jr
Cunquowa Road
Lowe
Rail Road Bridge
Wells
Waterbury Train Crash Kills Three Men at Beilington Crossing
Beilington Massachusetts June 11 Three men died when a motor truck collided with a New York New Haven Hartford passenger train at a country crossing near Mill River junction Beilington. One victim identified as Leon D Thibault Woonsocket R I others unnamed men. The truck was demolished three men aboard were killed two instantly Thibault died later delaying the Boston Waterbury train. Bodies sent to Franklin for identification Medical examiner John E Wyman Medway investigating.
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Buackstone
Mass
New York, New Haven
Vartford
Mill River Junction
Beilington
Leon D. Thibault
Woonsocket
Tn Smith
Franklin
Bocton
Waterbury
Conn
Thibault
Bellington
John E. Wyman
Medway
Pretty wedding in Milplain Road Bride to wed John Dannnigan
Miss Anne Margaret Keefe of Milplain road will marry John Michael Dannnigan of State street in a morning ceremony at St Thomas wish. Rev Willan J Blake will perform the rites and sing the nuptial mass. After breakfast and reception the couple plan a motor trip to Canada before settling back on Mil Plain road Palefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Thomas
Anne Margaret Keefe
Mro
Keefe
Milplain Road
John Michael Dannnigan
Sate Street
Weatfort
Willan J. Blake
Miss May Flanagan
Joseph Dunsinten
Canada
Veling Sires
Williow
Mii Plain Road
Palefield
Bethel Arson Suspect to Face Trial in New York
Abraham Preleman a Bethel resident wanted on arson and intent to kill charges in the Bethel incident at the 12xcluse Auto Shop will be tried in New York tomorrow on robbery charges alleged there. The suspect was at large in Wall Street when the Bethel crime was committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Abraham Preleman
Game Fascinates Three Boys Suspected in Cash Theft
Nicholas Ksonoman, operator of a refreshment stand in Newfield Park, left during a baseball game yesterday afternoon and returned to find about $25 missing. Detectives learned three small boys were suspected, traced to Pleasure Beach, but they remained at large late at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Ksonoman
Newfield Park
Pleasure Beach
Walter Gautreau to Play on Coast
Walter Doc Gautreau Cambridge’s diminutive star infielder from Holy Cross plans to join minor league baseball in Portland Oregon this week following Connie Mack’s move and Mickey Cochrane’s path. He is seen as a strong fielder with potential in any league.
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Boston
Walter
Gautreau
Cambridge
Holy Cross
Portland
Ore
Mickey Cochrane
B. U. Athletic
Braves
Cincinnatti
Connie Mack
The
Athletica
Tom Daly
Cochrane
Holy Cross Star
Cambridge Latin
Salem
Chunky
Ams
Owens
Detroit
Sean
Warren Cote
Worcester College
Officer's Radio Helps Find Missing Boy in Stamford
Policeman Danio Genoese, off duty, picked up a radio description of John Smith fourteen from Yonkers. He spotted a boy matching the description in Stamford and confirmed identity with his father. The boy had been en route to Massachusetts after leaving New York City on a truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Danio Genoese
John Smith
Highland Avenue
Yonkers
Genoese
Hoy
Christian Brothers
New York City
Massachusetts
Cenoese
Refuses Rescue Hit With Liability After Drowning
June 10. A coroner's jury in Sparned held Georgy Schrader negligent for the death of Robert Beck, thirteen, who drowned in the Red River after Schrader refused to let his boat aid the boy. The mother pleaded for rescue, and Schrader reportedly warned to keep others away, saying he had told the boys to stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Ala
Georgy Schrader
Runwood
Manttata
Robert Beck
Red River
Schrade
Schrader
Wedding at Welfare Building Delayed by Justice Vacancy
The first Jane wedding planned for the Welfare Building Tuesday was moved due to the absence of Justice of the Peace Vincent Whitney. Barbara Nagy, 35, and Joseph Raran, 11, both named in the notice, were to wed for the second time, with the ceremony postponed until the return of the officiant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Welfare Building
Vincent Whitney
Barbara Jacobin Nagy
Lafayette Streat
Joseph Raran
Tifteven
Cleveland
Chia
Idea
Hear on June 26 Claim Against Horgan Estate
The $3,120 claim against the estate of John Horgan, deceased hotel proprietor, will be considered on June 26. Ella and Elizabeth Horgan, sisters of Horgan, seek payment for alleged debt or services. Thomas J. Pett, administrator, has disallowed the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horgan Estate
John Horgan
Ella
Elizabeth Horgan
Horgan
Thomas J
Jury Completes Selection in Shepherd Murder Trial
The jury for Willam D. Shepherd charged with the murder of Willan N. McClintock was completed shortly before 5 pm. Opening statements are set for tomorrow with State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe. The panel included eleven men and one more juror was being chosen, amid more than 600 veniremen examined since the case began three weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edelstein
Stewart
Shepherd
Eddie Rommel Held for Battery After Boxing Show
Philadelphia June 10. Eddie Rommel major pitcher for the Athletics was held in 400 bail on a charge of assault and battery following a melee at Shibe Park during a boxing show Monday night. The fight involved boxing patrons and base players with witnesses giving conflicting testimony.
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Philadelphia
Associated Preas
Eddie_Rommel
Philadelphia Athletics
Cours
Shibe Park
Cy Perkins
Mickey Cochrane
Cichergy
Ira Thomas
Arthur Goodleman
Bathera
Rommel
Fara
Goodleman
Shenandoah to fly north to Bar Harbor
The airship Shenandoah will travel toward Bar Harbor Maine during its Portland Maine trip for governors conventions and moor at Bar Harbor to the tender Putoka. Upon return to Lakehurst the dirigible will head to Minnesota as soon as possible per the original Los Angeles schedule. Helium transfer work from the Los Angeles to the Shenandoah began at Lakehurst today.
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Washington
Portland
Maine
Bar Harbor
Putoka
Ithen
Navy
Lakehurat
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Shenandoah
Coolidge's Son Dines With Governor Trumbull
John Coolidge son of President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge was the guest of Governor Trumbull and his family at a dinner at the Shute Meadow Club New Britain. He has been spending the past several days at the Governor's mansion in Philadelphia.
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Hartford
John Coolidge
Billy Gibson Hopes For Pair Of Champions
New York report says promoter Billy Gibson seeks world champions after Gene Tunney’s stoppage of Tom Gibbons. The schedule notes Renny Valeur favored in the Habinweight tournament with semi finals at Queensboro Stadium as a benefit for underprivileged children.
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New York
Fenny Leonard
Billy Gibson
Bly
Gene Tunney
Gibson
Tom Gibbons
Tunney
Renny Valeor
Leonard
Queensborn Stadium
Queenshorn Elks
Lowe Tstind Cluts Valegar
Jaomy Goodrich
United States
Stantano Chile
Cirilla Mann
Cue Ha
McTigue Edges Delaney For Title Bout
Mike McTigue defeats Delaney to set up a title bout in August at the Stadium. Berlenbach, the reigning champ, may return against Delaney or an earlier challenger, with Jack Delaney of Bridgeport in talks as a potential first defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike M’tigue
Delaney
New York
Mike NeTigue
Paul Berlenbich
Yankee! ‘Stadium
Berlenbach
McTigue
Tex Hickard
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Conn
Astoria
Bathing Siki
Dublin
Stratford notices mix traffic, dissolution, and town actions
Town Council to meet June 17 in Stratford Town Hall to discuss ordinances on sidewalks and road grades from Glenwood Ave to Wake Avenue and Main Street to Elmer. A sanitary sewer project near June Street is also debated. Also notice of dissolution of partnership Sexton and Driscoll in Stratford with Ralph E Driscoll assuming all liabilities and Thomas Sexton disclaims all responsibility.
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Ereby
Dimance
Eliza
Glenwood Ave
Wake Avenue
Stratford
Main St
Elmer
Stratfa
Harvey Place
J Place
Stretford
Nward Stratford
May Morehouse
Thomas Leo Bext
Ralph E. Driecoll
Connecticut
Sexton
Thomas Leo Sexti
Ralph E. Driscoll
Driscoll
Connecticu
Death notices from Flint Hurd Scanlan Sundbye and memorials
Notices announce funerals and memorials for several residents including Mrs. Henry J. Flint Maud Hurd Edward A O Come Ella J Paddoe John Scanlon Harold Sundbye Monica Strempel and Elizabeth Morns. Details cover dates June 1925 to remembrance events and private burials with locations in Wilmot Center Lakeview Union Cemetery Madison Ave St Josephs R church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. O'Come
Jug JSON Avenue
H. Igeatilnaton
Barnum Avenue
William Street
Lakeview Cemeter Paddock
Wein
Ella J. Jon
William Serris Paddoe
Scanlan
City
Weinday
John Franc
George
Maz Reardon
Scanlon
Hanov Street
Sundbye
Brooklyn
Harold M
Hakon
Anna Laurine Sundbye
Union Cemetery
Stra Asary
M Monica Strempel
St Joseph's R. Jchurb
Madison Ave
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Allo
Nurmi
Moses
Canton
Portugal
O’sullivan
Bryan
Josephine K. Flint
Bluff
Norwich
Lintern
Alred Stowell
Kingston
Gange
Silex
Stowell
Bronington
Stonington
Toronto
Church In Canada
United Church of Canada
Mont General Council
New London
Cap
Lois Crandad
Park Place
Mystic
Abraham Zaslow
West Colt Street
Youle Allyn
Wellesley Farms
Sterling Mills
Wellesley
Priscila Amidon
Mtg
Windsor
Windsor Heights
Benjamin J. Cassidy
Capitol Avenue
Underwood Typewriter Company
Mack
Garvie Artificial Limb Company
Cassidy
Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Broadway
Mr. Thaw
Board OF Health
Democratic Fund
Wolf
Walter Gautreau
Boy
Shepherd Gabe
Eddie Rommel
Coolidge
Trumbull
F. M. Jonkina
Maysville
N.C
Fignora Menichelli
Taking
Kodak
Schick
Troopers
Cheladlan Schick
Iva Road
Althou
Ralph E. Driscoll Thomas Leo
OED
Sérace Elizabeth Moms
Darling
Eleanor
Ann Grace L. Morman
Ww. H. Eyre
Alrready
T. J. Miller
Victory St. Stratford
Alwaseck Ay Reawee
Hughes & Chapman C
Stratford Ave
Blah
Aon
Nera
Charles L. Dennis
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