Fifteen Minutes at Main and Fairfield
Seargeant Tom Connery leads a parade of pedestrians and cars along Main Street and Fairfield Avenue in a bustling snapshot of Bridgeport. Local figures including Ed Gaynor, Homer Godfrey, J. G. Ludbra, and Rev. Hal Kearns are spotted amid traffic, chatter, and casual chatter about a wedding feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Steinke
Tom Connery
Om Hawkey
Stach
Jack Larkin
Dave
A. Doolittle
Jack Shepherd
Meigs Jesman
Harry Ewman
Liberty
Fairfield Avenue
Plaza
Biliet
Raybestos Comformer
Davis
Savard
Read
Benham
Flanagan
Ed Gaynor
Fordson
Homer Godfrey
Charles Campana
Sam Qrison
Loren Delbridge
Sam Howard
George Simon
Adden
Ill Kelly
American Hardware
Hal Kearns
American Legion
Main
Legion
George Hayes
Newtown
Bridgeport
Bob Weit
Bob
Fairfield
Sam Susman
Andy Parker
R. G. DeForest
Bar Association
Simone
Wage Reduction in Pittsburgh and Youngstown Steel Firms
Independent steel companies in Pittsburgh and Youngstown districts announce wage and salary cuts effective June 1. Brier Hill Steel of Youngstown starts a 25 percent cut for all officials and employees. Jones and Laughlin Steel of Pittsburgh to abolish all overtime starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Independent Steel Companies
Youngstown
Brier Hill Steel Company
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company of
Mellon Awarded Doctor of Laws by University of Pittsburgh
Mellon received the doctor of laws degree at Pittsburgh commencement. A trustee and alumnus of the university, he is joined by George Wharton Pepper of Philadelphia former Chancellor Samuel Diack McCormick and Arthur W. Thompson of Philadelphia company president as other degree recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Secretary of the Treasury
University of Pittspursh
Mellon
University
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Samuel Diack McCormick
Arthur W. Thompson
Philadelphia Company
Organic iron versus metallic iron in a two week test
Thousands claim increased strength energy and endurance after a simple experiment using organic iron. The ad warns to choose organic iron like that in spinach and beans, sold as UNMATED IROS. It cautions against substitutes and promises refunds if unsatisfied.
5000 Mile Trail Through Clouds With Passengers
Aerial daredevil Merrih K. Hiddick, son of Montana Rep. Carl Riddick, flies a Standard plane from Texas to Chicago and beyond, charging passengers up to 8.50 each for short hops. He tours the Midwest, landing in Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and finally Washington D C, where army officers observe the stunt while he continues his cloud rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merrih KK. Hiddick
Riddick
Siemat
Carl WW. Riddick
Montana
Bolling Field
Majac M. J
Riddien
Mejor Scanlon
Gessford
Scanton
Geesford
Texas
Chicago
Standard
Layton-Wright Company
Indiana
Hamlet
Ind
Riddies
Monroeville
Kenton
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Old Concord
Bo Riddick
Lanred
West Virginia
Massachusetts Avenue
Rolling Field
Connecticut Agricultural Station Honored in Boston Exhibit
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station of New Haven earned a certificate of merit in the scientific exhibit at the American Medical Association gathering in Boston attended by over six thousand physicians. The display showcased work by Osborn, Mendel, and Bailey on nutrition and diabetes treatment foods. A woman, Mrs. Morence Ligmeth, was selected to cater to Grey's Inn in Tanden after years of male patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut Agricultural
Armerican Medical Association
Boston
Grey'a Inn
Tanden
Morence
Ligmeth
Ches
Mrs Alicki awarded damages for death of son
Mary Alicki as administratrix sued Solomon Dryer for 1400 damages after Constanti Alinki was killed in 1915 when a Dryer jitney struck him on Crescent avenue Crescent and William streets. The Superior Court jury returned a verdict after testimony and deliberation lasting over half an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Keeler
Mary
Alicki
Solomon Dryer
Sui
Constanti Alinki
Dryer
Tor
Fourmed
Tas
Crescent Ave
Nord William Street
Connecticut Senate backs submarine building amendment progress
Senator Lee P. McLean informed the U S Senate of Connecticut General Assembly support for preserving a six submarine construction amendment in the Naval Appropriation bill. The move aims to influence Congress to approve submarine production for the Leke company and prevent plant shutdowns, while McLean also carried a petition from Bridgeport American Legion Post 11 urging legislation and a constitutional amendment to expose service fraud and deny future citizenship rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee PE. McLean
United States Senate
General Assembly of
Connecticut
McLean
Senate
Hhartford
Sus Marine
Congress
Leke Company
Gore
Harry W. Congdon
American Legion of Bridgeport
Hairy Growths Removed Pain Free With Delatone Paste
An old advertisement touts delatone as a painless method to remove hairy growths. It instructs mixing fresh delatone with a paste, applying it to the skin, waiting about two minutes, then rubbing off and washing. It warns to use genuine delatone to avoid disappointment.
Memorial Baptist Church Plans Community House Facility
Flaws for a community house to be built by Memorial Baptist Church for West end residents prompt a mass meeting at the church this evening. The two story complex would rise behind the church featuring a gym meeting hall for 600, stage and balcony, three bowling alleys, club rooms, showers, lockers, and weekly moving pictures for youths and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
West Nd
Harvard Junior Wins Bowdoin Prize Twice
Cambridge Maine John Fulton, a Harvard junior, has won the Bowdoin prize for dissertations in English for the second year in a row. He earned $250 and a bronze medal in the 61st award, with the subject The Prology of Navocaing, as Bowdoin College’s prize fund remains the oldest of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
John Sr. Futton
Winsning
Fulton
Bowdoin Prize
Harvard
James Bowdoin
Massachusetts
Bridgeport Day preparations by local admen
Bridgeport merchants plan a “Bridgeport Day” on June 2 with profit free merchandise. The Chamber of Commerce board will meet at 16:00 to advance plans. In Winsted, the William L. Gilbert clock company closed several departments for an indefinite period affecting about a quarter of workers. A Harvard class of 155 member is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reta
Chamber of Commerce
Winsted
William L. Gilbert Clock Company
Harvard
Society Brand Suits Sale Highlights Deep Reductions
Rochester department sale lists men and boys attire with steep markdowns. Men’s worsted suits now 33.75, young men 24.75, women not shown, pants 5.87, Madras shirts 1.69, athletic union suits 0.19, straw hats 42.69, boys suits 7.95, middy suits unknown, jersey suits 14.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s Athletic Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Harry
Tiprets
Owl and Jewelry
Cross Fairfield
J. G. Ludbra
Helmes Ad Edwards
Charles Frey
Wrence Nealon
Hissown
North Avenue
Jim Havens
Roker
Iris
Im Gas
Ming Vehicle
Pean
Ams, Cormen
Sui Cafe
Sas
Leverty Drug Stores Bridgeport
MR Jkeggs
Agricultural Station
General Assembly
Inax Co
Rutland Vt
Hindle Brug
Bridgeport Orugagista
Society
Rochester
Jersey
Connors Clothing Stores
Hartford
Connors- Halloran Co
New Britain
The
Connors- Halloran Stores Inc
Connors Clothing.co
Main St
State St
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