Shriner Imperial Council Opens as Des Moines Hosts Parade
Shriners of North America gather in Des Moines Iowa for the Imperial Council sessions. More than 11 090 Shriners are expected with 6 000 in uniformed parades Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegations arrive from Indianapolis Weeh Tacoma and Savannah while Ames hosts inspections of Iowa State College. Plans advance for a new Shrine hospital for crippled children with St Louis named as site and multiple cities bidding for new Temples.
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DES Slotnws
Shriners of North
Salaam ci
Newark
Specia
Ales Temple
Savannah
Gat
Des Moines
Tamor
Tn Ames
State College of Agriculture and Medicnical Arts
Imperial Potentate
San Francisco
Aloha Temple
Honolulu
Ennnci
Imperial Council
Portland
Cra
St Louis
United States
Syracuse
Danville
Everett
Wash
Enid
Ohls
Fort Dodge
Ottumwa
Tas
Connecticut To Send 100 To National Tuberculosis Meet
About 100 Connecticut health workers will attend the National Tuberculosis Association annual meeting in New York City this week. The event, the association’s 173rd, draws 1,200 to 1,500 anti tuberculosis professionals for sessions at the Waldorf Astoria beginning Tuesday afternoon with an address by Dr. Gerald Webb.
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Hartford
Connecticut
National Tuberculosis Association
New York City
State ‘Tuberculosis Commission
Waldorf-Asinnia
Legion
Haven Emerson
War Risk Insurance
Washington
Col. Lamkin
Federal Board For
David FR. Lyman
Gaylord Farm
Wallingford
Simon Flexner
James A. Miller
George Hayes
Birmingham
Ala
Mary Meyers
Indianapolis
Four Places Raided and Six Arrested in City Police Action
Six persons were arrested and about three cases of intoxicating liquor seized when the Second precinct police raided four places Saturday night. Those held on $200 bail each for a city court hearing include Mary Barnowsky and Peter Kaivustis of 19 Barnum avenue, Louis Jovanisk of 414 Willard street, John Blaski of 753 East Main street, and Andrew Nagy and George Kavako of 875 Willard street.
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Second Precinct
Mary Barnowsky
Tnd
Peter Kaivustis
Barnum Avenue
Louis Jovanisk
Willard Street
John Blaski
East Main Street
Andrew Nagy
George Kavakof
Accident Prevention Taught In Public Schools Plan
Secretary Gill of the Manufacturers Association outlines a plan to introduce an accident prevention course in public schools next fall using 200 safety textbooks. The Safety Council proposes adding the program as part of a city wide safety campaign with a meeting set for June 28 at noon with Manufacturers Association and Chamber of Commerce representatives to discuss campaign angles.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber Ofommerce
Bridgeport Convicts Seek Pardons At State Board Hearing
Three Bridgeport inmates ask release from Wethersfield prison as the board of pardons and Governor TE. J. Lake meet at the institution at 6 PM. Morano, jailed since 1918 for second degree murder, faces a long sentence. Rosario and Jimmy Di Prosio, jailed since 1920 for felonious throwing and threats, seek clemency with opposing prosecutors present.
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Bridgeport
Wethersfield Prison
Board of Pardons
TE. J. Lakeing
Joseph Morano
Nicholas Biofaro
Stree
Vincent L. Keating
Alorano
Rosario
Jimmy di Prosio
Dwight Wheeler
Galen A. Carter
Morana
Will Oppese
Hy Rare Garlick
Mayo Seeks Protection for Dogs Endorsed by Committee
New York June 12 The National committee endorsed Dr William Mayo Rochester surgeon in urging protection for dogs from vivisection. Mayo spoke at a Boston Surgical Society meeting with the AMA convention, noting dogs as man's friend and urging support for dog exemption bills in Congress. The Vivisection Investigation league said Mayo's stance reflects national sentiment and humane societies push for safeguards amid White House support.
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New York
National
Kitecut
Vivisettion Investigation League
Willam J. Mayo
Distinguished Surgeons of
Rochester
Minn
Boston Surgical Society
American Medical Association
Mayo
Groen
Clinton Pinckney Farrell
New York City
Montana
Parcreli
Dr. Mayo
White House
Bridgeport Man Wins Air Contest at Hartford Meet
Bridgeport resident R. P. Lathom won first place in the landing contest at the Hartford brainard field air meet. About twenty to twenty-five thousand spectators witnessed exhibitions. Other winners included Lt R C Moffat in the Hartford-Springfield race for the Hamilton Cup and Lt Richardson in a seaplane race from Hartford to Middletown. Major Drennan, First Section, Air Corps of Boston, supervised the event.
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R. P. Lathom
Bridgeport
Brainard Field
Hartford
Alan
R. C. Moffat
Richardson
Middletown
Sweturn
Drennan
Air Corps of Boston
Fire on Shipping Board steamer contained near Norfolk
The United States Shipping Board vessel Mico reported by wireless that a fire aboard was extinguished and a boiler repaired. The ship resumed under its own power from Norfolk to Jacksonville, seeking no further assistance after initiating a call for help and assistance from the cutter Seminoles.
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Washington, DC
Dune
United States Shipping Board
Mico
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Pla
Local Guardsmen Sail to Camp Devens for Training
About 75 Bridgeport guardsmen and others from Stamford Greenwich Norwalk and Danbury boarded a special train to Camp Devens for a two week training with the 1st Connecticut Coast Artillery. The Bridgeport unit trains on 155 mm guns though it is separate from the regiment. Danbury reached full strength earlier, with Governor Lake attending its reception. other towns contribute troops as preparations for the camp’s large training program proceed.
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L. E. Evang
Camp Devens
1St Connections Coast, Artillery Regiment
Bridgeport
Aenit
Stamford
Greenwich
Norwalk
Danbury
New London
Norwich
Harbiard
Sity
Connecticut Coast Artillery Regiment
Danbury Company
E . Lake
Lfe
War veterans shine as college students 500 pass tests
New York June 12 The Knights of Columbus reports an unprecedented record of no academic failures among 500 war veterans benefiting from free college and university training. Scholarships will resume when colleges reopen. About 3,000 applied, $2.5 million set aside. after two years, half spent. Veterans praised for discipline and ambition with average grades around B.
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New York
Knights of Columbus Ia
Supreme
William J. McGinley
K. of CG
EK. O Cc
Pallemedter
McGinley
K. of C
Army
Navy
Dhe
People's War Fund
Elf
Special lot Tricolette sold Monday morning
On sale Monday morning, hundreds of yards of this silk fabric for dresses, blouses, sashes, scarves, and sweaters. Luxurious luster, weight, and rare luminous quality in colors honeydew through black. Impressive beauty and value.
Wilton Rugs and Dishware on Sale At Low Prices
Special Wilton rich rugs priced at 35 dollars feature antique velvet weave and 9 by 12 feet size in oriental and small allover patterns. Also offered are white cups and saucers and breakfast dinner plates priced at 10 cents each with minor imperfections, all set for Monday sale.
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Johnny
Heinz
Republic
Famous Republic Orchestra
Carte
Shriners
Des Moines, Iowa
Western City
Cal. F. W
Ask
Devens
L. E. Evans
Bridgeporters
Knights of Columbus
Tranny Ford
P. Sproviero
Chieropractor
Las Mala
Newfield
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Fairfeld
Wilton
Big Wilton
Howland Dry Goods
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