Workers for playgrounds to be examined soon
Applicants for positions in the city playground will be examined within the next two weeks under the Board of Recreation. Old employees get first choice. new instructors are hired by examination standing. Instructors follow a three period schedule with pay set by qualification. Highly trained staff earn forty dollars monthly for one period. college and physical training students receive sixty to eighty dollars per month for two or three period work.
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Board of Recreation
Irich Woman Believed Victim of Foul Play
Relatives of Mrs. Ora Belle Ridsley once deemed central Timnois wealthiest woman begin an investigation into her Hot Springs Arkansas death last Tuesday. No trace of her money or jewels found. her join same party suspects murder and robbery.
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Pana, Ih
Ora Belle Ridsley
Timnois
Hot Springs
Ark
Samy Charre
Penn Democrats Elect State Chairman in Primary Vote
Harrisburg June 1 Austin G. McCullourn of Lancaster was elected chairman of the Democratic State committee by 77 to 27. He was backed by John A McSharran the Democratic nominee for governor, opposing Municipal Judge Eugene C. Banniwell of Philadelphia.
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Harrisburg
Austin G. McCullourn
Tancaster
Democratic State Committee
John A McSharran
Democratic Novince
McCullourn
Eugene C. Banniwell
Philadelphia
Fairfield High to stage Bath playlet and court news
Fairfield High students will present the play Bern of Bath set in England during the late 18th century, plus three one act plays. A Fairfield court session reported fines for reckless driving and arson, a hospital update on Agnes Toth, a car collision near the post office, and local arrivals at Unquowa Hotel. Jack Jack, former sporting editor, died after a long illness.
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Portrait
B Linley
Gertrude Ross
Jlnisy
Elina Biel
Thomas Linley
James Sharkey
Fanny Burney
Priscilla Clark
Richeard Burney
William Sherwood
Orphas
George
C. R. Hall
Joseph Horvath
Willia A.lawrence
Arthur C. Vaugham
Cass
Mary ¥. SteGann
Agnes Toth
Mill Read
Colu Hospital
Docwor Christian
Fairfeld
Steinert
Muel Company
Bridgeport
Fara
Lobdell
Mons
Poat Road
Sheriff Elwood
James Pettigraw
Angola
Ind
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Tri-State
Tune
Ae Unquowa
Mra x
Churkun
Rast Orange
M J
Clusterman
Phbtladetppia
Brooklawn
Pardon Atonday
Father happy over recovery of little girl
Emil Laurendeau of Bristol Connecticut praises Tansee medicine after his ten year old daughter Tula recovered from long illness. He says she improved from wasting and headaches to eating well and gaining weight, and now attends school regularly with new vitality. The ad notes Tantac is sold by druggists.
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Main St
Bristol
Conn
Tula
Connecticut
Tantac
Giste
Dr Carey precription for kidney and bladder relief
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Carey’s prescription for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims widespread success, money back guarantees, and exclusive distribution through local druggists, urging readers to ask for Preseption No 17 Lilquie or Tablets.
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Caray
Kinney
Avery Yelte
Daniel G. Carey
Preser
Sie
Fran Kinney
Aindle
Serpen Mina
Carey
Southport High Pupil Heads to New York for Study
Southport pupil George Voorhees will travel to New York City this week to complete a short course in the psychology of salesmanship. He plans to take a position with the Alexandria Hotel Corporation in Twang Beach, WN after graduating from FellAnid High School. Prank Strang will accompany him to Los Angeles for the summer, while L. GB. Switzer spent the week at Sill River Camp, his summer residence on Greenfield Hill.
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Southport
Guns
George Voorhees
New York City
Voorhees
FellAnid High School
Alexandria Hotel “Corporation
Twang Beach
Sill River Came
Greenfield Hill
Bridgeport to Show Local Made Products Week
Bridgeport will host a six window display of locally made foods as part of "Bridgenest Products Week" starting June 19. Samuel C. Parker chair of the Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce said city merchants cooperate with the Retail Board, offering educational value to residents during the noon Stratfield luncheon.
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Iocal
Samuel C. Parker
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Retwo
Barser
Joe Cook Shines In Poli's Show With Versatile Vaudeville
Joe Cook proves himself the life of Poli's show, delivering a vaudeville mix of juggl ing, dancing, singing, storytelling, acrobatics, magic and more. He claims no two performances are alike, keeping audiences happy with constant surprises and a signature line about staying fresh.
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Joe Cook
Poli
Bridgeport
Joe
Ana Niente
Railroad Drives Against Trespassers Highlighted By Report
Mitchell of The New York, New Haven and Hartford reports three days of trespass deaths and injuries involving children under twelve. ICC data over four years shows 2225 children detained and 3185 injured on railroad property, with most fatalities and injuries occurring at crossings and on or around cars.
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Mitchell
New York
New Haven and Hartford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grant
Harding Reappoints Ship Board Officials
Washington June 12 Meyer Lisner and Rear Admiral Benson, retired, were portrayed by President Harding today for reappointment to the Shipping Board. To present terms are due to expire at midnight tomorrow.
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Washington
Meyer Lisner
Benson
Harding Tod
Shipping Board
Bishop Brewster Attends Trinity Church Services Westport
Bishop Brewster attends Trinity Church services in Westport. The article notes confirmation for about twenty members at Trinity Church led by Rev. Kenneth. Memorial services honor deceased lodge members with graves decorated at Greens Farms Cemetery. The Town Improvement Association hosted teachers for a civic lunch and a Boy Scouts Fellowship dinner is planned to energize local residents. Examinations at the local high school begin tomorrow and run through Friday.
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Westport
Chauncey B. Brewster
Trini Auceh
Boly Trinity Church
Kenneth
Wae Enzia
Christ Church
Statestaat
Burr Avenue
Te Aspeotuck Lodge
Dogeph H. Sniffen
Willowbrook
Ogeny Laws
Greens Farms
Lady Palmerton
Jennings
Lady Washington Ladees
Sheperds
Bethlehem
Parley
Camden
New Jo News
Toc
Leslie Sniffen
Mir
Rica
York
Holly
Campo Beach
Lech School
Tonthiue
Amusements Posts Preview Of Vaudeville Week
Audiences enjoyed a tip top vaudeville show at Polls with a full cooling system, and large crowds saw an entire change of programs today and Wednesday. Acts included Ross & Foss and John Smin in a bar sketch, Ade laide & Dwyer in The Unexpected Visitor, and The Mag From Gos River. New features include Where ta My Weathering Boss Tonight and Miss Boardman in dramatic roles. Bebe Daniels appears tonight in Nancy From Nowhere at the Empire.
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Poll
Ina
Aprist
Cook
Brlader
Ross & Foss
Aleanders
John Sm
Oy Myrtle Rosedale
Adelaide
Coroner to Rule on Death at New Haven Dental Clinic
Coroner Auix in New Haven today anticipated a finding in the death of 2 year old William Banahan after a machine incident at a local clinic. Witnesses testified the child ran from the alley into traffic, prompting a quick medical response.
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New Haven
Auix
Agel
William Banahan
M. Malikowski
Iy Wetherafield
Passaic Fire Destroys Seven Houses and Church
Fire gutted seven dwelling houses and a church in Passaic after breaking out around four o clock this afternoon. The blaze, reported to have started at 24 Wall Street, swept rapidly through East Side blocks near the Passaic River forcing residents to flee with belongings as Holy Rosary parish, combined church and school, was among the first structures burned.
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Passaic
N Ot
Aucafa
Wall Street
Aida
Holy Rosary
Carole Phuran
Brooklyn Boy Confesses to Repeated Bicycle Theft
New York police report a 13 year old boy from Brooklyn named Pedro Gomez confessed to stealing 11 bicycles in Prospect Park and selling them for 10 to 18 dollars each. He used the money for trips to Coney Island, and a stolen bicycle was later found in his home cellar.
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New York
Pedro Gomez
Brooklyn
Joseph
J Ryan
Prospect Park
Trin
Coney
Yale Elects New Dean for Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University announces Professor Wyft Charles Hyde Warren as dean of the Sheffield Scientific School. Warren, a Sheffield fellow since 1806 and MIT professor since 1915, holds a PhD from the State Graduates School and has engineering chemistry research and industry consulting experience.
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Yale University
Sheffield
New Haven
Charles Hyde Warren
Mab Ath
Zed
Shoeleid
Russell HH. Chittenden
Yale Corporation
Warren
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Thetate
Massachusets Institute of Technology
Aged Norwalk Woman Hit By Auto May Die
Norwalk reports a senior woman named Myre Huntington aged 72 was struck by Frederick Rhode’s car on Courtland Street while crossing toward a trolley. She is in Norwalk Hospital with a skull fracture and doctors fear for her recovery.
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Norwalk
Myre
Garah A. Huntington
Courtland Street
Frederick Rhode
Torchester
Mass
Iane
Huntington
Rhodes
Aounteal
People Congregation Set Picnic at Farm This Saturday
The People's Church and Sunday School plan a voluntary picnic at the Farm on Gilman Street Black Rock from 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday. The event offers lawn tennis, quoits, baseball, billiards, swimming for a small fee, and a children's program with a special bus for 9:30 AM pickup. Lunch at 1 PM, with dinner served at a communal table, aiming for a family atmosphere.
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People's Presbbyterian
Black Rock Country Club
Gilman Street
Black Rock
Anecin
Th c Church
Mies
Jennie Donning
Chatra
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