Dinner in Honor of Miss Newman Bassicks Guests Noted
Miss Newman Bassick is celebrated at a Brooklay dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lilgay Webb Bassick of The Ghibs in Picketer Tre Fantield Co. The guest list includes Mrs A A Corwin of Newport and many Springfield, New Haven, and Shippay Point attendees. The event reveals Miss Newman’s engagement to Mr Bassick amid festive bridge games and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassicks
Miss Newman
Mro
Lilgay Webb Bassick
the Ghibs
Brooklay
Pick
Mess
Bristine 2
Huntor
Edgar H Welder
Eacack
Imadae
Sersian
New
Uroford
Warne
Herselve
Wirfield
Moss Newmen
Vires
Newmen
Bridgeport High School
Burnham School
Northham
Tom
Basmek
Fidgrelwemaine
Tome Institute
Port Depoait
Mich
A. A. Corwin
Newport
Bradford
Warner
Tracy Campbel Dickson
Helen Tweedy
New Slaven
Donia Booth
Katherine Parks
Springfield
Barbara Senior
Talmer Senor
Stephen Sherman
Amundi Parks
Carlos Ellis
Rob May Newman
aArthur Warner
Mr. Bassieck
A. C. Corwin
Newman
Tracey Campbell Dickson
Bassick
Alfred Bishop
Wilmot Fitch Wheeler
Eizabeth Barker
Mauch Chunk
Wal Ham M. Paxton
George Barker
John F. Windsor
New Haven
Elizabeti
Doris Tooth
Frances Cate
Barbara Levin
Louise Crawford
Katherine Logan
Dorothy Hartwell
Julig Wheeler
Katherine Siemon
Sabb Lavery
Ethel Skinner
Virgina
Sherman Windsor
Shippay Point
Ripper Salaries Sparks Legal Clash in City Hall
A heated dispute erupts over salaries tied to the Ripper provisions and proposed ordinances. Lawyers argue charter and state law conflicts while City Attorney A. Le Pelines faces potential action as aldermen weigh salary checks and budgetary implications amid a constitutional challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attarnes A
Late Bulletins and Confessions Stir Global News
A string of brief items reports violence in Shanghai with a British motor policeman mobbed, a purported confession retracted by a dentist, and defense plans to push an insanity defense. Also noted are a Moroccan tribal report, a New Haven bar committee inquiry, a man dying on a New London train, Kentucky spelling champ, a new radio foundation, and leadership changes in the Locomotive Engineers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Grogan Young Washeng
Thomas W. Young
Kiwanis to Hear Telegraph Official at Noon Meeting
The Bridgeport Kiwanis club meets today at Stratfield hotel at noon with Edward Reynolds, vice-president of the Ta al Telegraph company, as speaker. Thomas Dowd, known as Tammy, former Bridgeport Postal Telerand manager, now in charge of the Washington Donation district, accompanies Reynolds. The roll call centers on the question What was the most pleasant message ever received. Ramin W Miller of the Crane company represents Bridgeport Kiwanis at the national convention this week in St Pad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Stratfield
Edward Reynoldia
Taal Telegraph Company
Thomas Dowd
Tammy
Bridgeport Kiwaniana
Bridgeport Postal Telerand Rompany
Washington
Reynolds
Messee von
The
Crane Company
Bridgeport Kiwanis Clubs
St Pad
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups
A listing of tonight’s meetings across Bridgeport and area lodges clubs and orders including Knights of Pythias Redmen’s hall Bridgeport Lodge 2 Mert, East Shepherds of Tennessee, Ancient Arabic orders and other societies. Participants include Bridgeport Republican clubs Moose and Womans groups meeting at various venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brratford Ludge
Knights of Psthias
Redmen's Hall
Rede Tens
Fairfeld
Wrwompon Oibe
Main Street
Thideepor Lodge
State Street
Bridgeport
Thfle Club
State Armay Bridge
Ziher Club
Noble Avenue
Tedge
K. of IY
Muensterberg Lodge
GO. I
Shepherds of Tethiesom
Union Avenue
Atalo-Amercan
Hart
Temple
Mason Temple
Lily Cinip
Ruuyal Nergeihors
Amerrica
Logie Mela
Sons of Mary
Moastington Avenue
Joreyh
Baenumny Svenue
Prreemen
Elastpeet
Howe
Brow Street
Om Vanhbe
Suns
Browed Strent
Harris Pest
Mey Dodge
Daughters
Eust Main Street
Bridgeport Command
Prinse
Amercia
Stratford Avenue
New Sixth District
Republican Club
North Avenue
Republican Women Club
Bridgefort
M. L
Moose All
Blate Street
Progress Week Declared All Around Success by Lions
Progress Week was described as a success with the exposition boosting city spirit. Robert A Crosby of the Chamber of Commerce spoke to the strong club to counter rumors about the exhibition. Carl F Dietz noted that detail work was being cleared up and a detailed financial report would be provided next week at the Chamber office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Crosby
Chamber of Commerce
Stong Club
Crosby
Carl F. Dietz
Chamber
Trolleymen Vote Today on Offer
Connecticut company workers vote on a proposed wage cut and new working agreement. Hartford trolleymen nearly vote against the reduction while other cities plan to tally votes with results awaited. Meriden trolleymen also cast ballots on the offer, with no results disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall
State Street
Bridgeport
Congress Street
Hartford
Connecticut Company
New Haven
Amalgamated Association of Street and Railway Employes of America
Manchester
New Britain
Navy authorizes Amundsen search voyage
A Morgan ship of the Peary and the Bowdoin will begin a search for Roald Amundsen after his polar expedition stalled. Captain Macmillan aims to use three amphibian planes to cover vast Arctic tracts, with August plans to search Cape Cumhra and Tolr cabinet. The crew praises Navy support and honors the six Petty officers and enlisted men behind the quest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Navy Yard
Nonn
Macmillan
Wiscasset
Arctic
Crocksey Land
Roald Amundsen
Wort
Norweiain
Mrcmillan
Fiach
Greenland
Macmilan
Amundsen
Tomerry
Cape Cumhra
Almerican
Mac
Fly
Tolr
United States
Praires
High Ficlia
Charle Byrd
Explorer
Navy
Yale Receives Record Gifts and Pledges Totaling 8.9 Million
In New Haven, Yale University reports gifts and pledges totaling 8.9 million for the year. James Rowland Angell notes 1.83 million in gifts and 3.15 million in pledges, with 1 million pledged by John W. Sterling trustees for fellowships. A 141,484.50 gift funds drama theatre. other major benefactors include Edward Harkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale University
James Rowland Angell
Alumni University
Gitta and Bequesta
Yale
Edward & Harkness
Department of Drama
School of Fine Arts
John W. Sterling Estate
Repudiation of Chief Witness in Key Trial
Defense accuses State Attorney Crowe of bad faith aiming to widen cross examination of Farman, a star witness with shifting stories. Marchand, Shepherd, and the contested letter linked to Fatman’s school are discussed as detectives guard and medical schooling tie the case to Typhoid-Germ Bacilli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowe
Stewart
Farman
Olsen
Shepherd
Wwe
Faiman
National University of Sciences
Patrick I. McMahon
John FP. Marchand
Fatman’s School
Marchand
Ke Fatman
Lawn Town
O Brien
Jaiman
McClintock
Foor
Age
Crow
Palman
Davey Brothers Propose Expansion Across State
Davey Brothers announces plans to expand with new stores in Naugatuck Union City and Seymour plus future openings in Waterbury The grocery firm headquartered here aims to cover the entire state reaching 88 stores with Bridgetown warehouse as base The chain has over a dozen years in business and started with two stores on State Street now operates 55 in the region including New Haven Ansonia Waterbury Derby Shelton Union City Naugatuck and several other towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck
Union City
Seymearon
Humwer
Waterbury
Frm
Davey Brothers
Aoowing
State Street
Casey
New Waven
Ansonia
Aix
Derby
Shelton
Fairfield
Westport
Tronbull
Newtown
Normal School Faculty Honored by Seniors
City Normal school seniors hosted a reception for faculty, Board of Education members, administrators, principals, and supervisors. The Roosevelt school auditorium featured artistic decorations and a varied program by graduating pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
City Normal School
Board of Education
Roosevelt School
Tagicheon
M. E. Church Plans Auction of Edifice Site
Hill street likely site for auditorium with the M. E. Church plans to sell the current edifice. Board of Trustees includes John H. Wade as president WB. Spencer vice president R. J. Munson secretary OH. C. Wielth treasurer George Orville rector F. E. Plumb C. E. Biton Sumner Simpson listed.
Trains Crash Injure Thirty in New York Rush Hour
A rear collision of two elevated trains near Anderson Avenue station injures about thirty people. The first train halted by a signal was struck by a second train whose motorman may have missed the signal. Cars telescoped and derailed amid a panicked, crowded car ride. Police probe reports that motorman M J Ryan may have been among the injured was sought after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Feroma Avenue
Anderson Avenue
Yankee Stadium
Extra
M. J. Ryan
Spiritualists pick Bridgeport woman president at convention
The Connecticut to Spintus held its annual convention outing yesterday at Lake Compounce, Bristol, with 300 members from across the state. Mrs. Allen Loverilge of Bridgeport was elected president and Mrs. G. J. Dillon of Hartford elected secretary. Luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Compounce
Bristol
Allen Loverilge
West Avenue
Bridgeport
G. J. Dillon
Hartford
Train Wreck Toll Tops Forty Four in Wisconsin Disaster
The Hackettstown area recovered bodies from a wrecked locomotive as investigators counted 44 dead from the Lackawanna Railroad disaster. Victims include families from Chicago and several towns in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. Officials report many in critical condition, with a long list of identified dead and injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackettstown
Scranton
New York
Chicago
Baston
Easton Hospital
Treve Wileenmen
Rockport
Lackawanna Niilroad
Aye
Warren Hospital
Phillipsburg
Elizabeth Wilgenmen
Catherine
Aston Hospital
Pastors Back Citizenship Idea At Bunker Hill Day
Bunker Hill Day observances at the First Baptist church and Washington Park M E. church included the signing of a declaration for better citizenship. The Bridgeport Pastors association plans formation of a Citizens association to be formalized at the County courthouse on July 4. Rev. William R. McDermott urged reviving the forefathers spirit and urged voters to participate, noting half of qualified voters did not cast ballots in the last two presidential elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
First Baptist
Washington Park M. E
Citizens Association
Bridgeport Pastors Association
County Court House
William R. McDermott
Pastors Association
Nations Sign Pact to Ban Gas Warfare Across Major Powers
The Washington led accord on arms control gains rapid momentum as the United States Britain Italy Japan and Canada sign the arms traffic convention with France anticipating later approval. Germany Canada Nicaragua and Uruguay also join while the gas protocol activates for each signatory upon ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
United States
New World
France
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
M. Ronenur
Mr. Burton
Geneva
Germany
Canada
Nicaragua
Uruguay
Society Girl Drowns At Sea In Tragic Tale Of Cromwell Kin
A society figure from New York is said to have drowned at sea. Related Cromwell family members, Miss Dorothea and Miss Gladys Cromwell, reportedly jumped overboard January 24 1919 aboard the Hyer Ta Torrine in the Garonne river on a homeward voyage from Wrance where they served as Red Cross workers. They were posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government for their wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea
Gladys Cromwell
Mieyrs
Hyer Ta
Man Thrown From Bicycle In Hartford Collision
Martin, of Park street, Hartford, on a bicycle near Paradise Green, was thrown to the ground in a collision with an auto driven by James J. Hackling of First avenue Bristol. He was rushed to Tridgeport hospital with non critical condition and possible skull fracture. Hackling was driving wedding guests from Seymour to Bridgeport when the accident occurred. Viavoy Gray of Bridgeport Avenue Hartford and May Digowity of Windsor Street Hartford were in autos from the State highway department. both cars were slightly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tratpford
Xpeclab
Devon
State Highway Department
May Digowity
Whidsor Street
Hartford
Ferry Boulevard
Lye Enters Eye During Laundry Washing Incident
Ella Kindel aged eighteen of 455 Spruce Street is hospitalized in Bridgeport with a left eye injury after lye spilled from a chemical solution while she was washing laundry yesterday. Emergency Hospital doctors treated her before admission. this is reported as the first such case in Reidport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Kindel
Elghteen
Spruce Street
Bridgeport
Llosyital
Reidport
Obituary notices from a late 20th century paper
Obituary notices for Edith L. Byorn and others list multiple funeral services. Details include addresses in Devon and Milford areas, churches such as Sacred Heart and St Michael's, cemeteries like Center and Milford, and survivors by relatives. Dates note Tuesday deaths, with services scheduled in mornings and afternoons, reflecting local customs and church affiliations.
Funeral services for Mrs Olga Haytock held today
Milford June 7 Special funeral for Mrs Olga Haytock who died at Main Beach on Thursday will be held from the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J Mrascar J Warr Platt Street Walnut Beach at 1 o clock tomorrow Rev H Ro Ports pastor of Mary Taylor Methodist Church will officiate Burial at New Milford City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwth L. Byorn
Edith Lb. Byorn
Edward Byorn
Woodland Drive
Devon
William ‘Juggenheim
Devon Union Church
Center
Cemtery
New Milford
Patrick Boown
South Avenue
Bridgeport
Malleable Iron Works
Rec
Ulem
Sacred Heart Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Alesio Defanice
Alesio Defatice
Sidney Street
Holy Ros Church
Bk. Rt. Michael's
Mary Bicas
Mary Bucas
Arthur Street
St. Stephens
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Bertha M. Platt
Gertha M Platt
Milfor
Mrstrawsard C. Meserve
Plymout Place
Mileford
Elock
Milford Cemetery
Anna Zalomey
Anna
Jamey
Joln
Julia Zalomey
Lee Avenue
State Street
Rev. E. Komiachy
Mary Dion
EH Andrews Adesaide Sandatrom
Ghidys Wolfram Anna Petry
Chita Hoalms
Miss Zatomey
Toto Farkis
Albert Gyori
Steve Barns
John Rozak
Thomas BE. Mercer
J. Monnet
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Antonio Capoziello
Antonin Caportelln
Levington
Holy Rosary Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
City Plans Suspension Light Installations on Main Streets
The Lamps committee will install suspension lights at Main Street intersections to illuminate officer processions, choosing a tall constructed pole. Each suspension costs about 227 dollars, with 2 750 nights costing around 319 dollars each. One pole and lamp are being purchased and the plan includes selling it to the Park department. Additional suspensions will go up at Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Main Congress Streets after a city tour to assess suitable sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiso
Main Street
Fairfield Area
John Streets
Fairfield Avenue
Congress Streets
T City
Playground Staff Exams Post Several Applicant Shortlist
Over 49 applicants for playground supervisor vacancies sat exams yesterday afternoon at the boards offices in the Welfare building. Four who will be appointed remain unnamed as individual averages have not yet been computed. Examiners include Dorot Poor, Mrs. A. Sides, Robert Leckie, and F. S. Corbally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Creation
Dorot
I D. OM
A. Sides
Robert Leckie
F. S. Corbally
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sabunes
Mrs.Ashcroft
Lydia E. Pinkham
Covington
Lydia
Inkham
Media Eines
Lydia J. Pinkham
Harry Ashcroft
Beech Avenue
Kentucky
Shanghat
Gavin
Shanghai International Settement
Faz
French Morocco
Dba el-Krim
NEW Raven
Ancefal
Olympia
Philling Pond
Josepha. Whitney
New London
Charles Endraim Stump
Reading
Guilford
Stumm
Portland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank Newhauser
Loulsville
Bana Stover
Trenton
N. J
Helen Fischer
Akron
Mary Nantel
Conn
Radio Foundation
American Radio Foundation
Listeners’ Langue
Pengram
Aeealsting Prand
Tief
Tohnston
Nending Accomance
Maine Central Railroad
Meriden
Connecticut Cmpany
Amundsen Search
M. E. Church
Waston
Antonia Benest
Philipp Shuste Danle
Tooschert
Wilger- Maethsmer
Renei Heinle
Gustave Laforse
Filla Laforge
Maury Zine
Sophie Finninger
Louis Troike
Cinrern
Rudnigh Troike
Carl Haen
James Canlon
Straudsburg
Terminio Karman
Caroline Weinert
Ceorse Taule
Auegusta Eiseman
Antonin Bernehardat
Fran Kanning
Paul Fahrner
Carl Ganre
Hans Toske
Morristown
Anna Vyer
Barbara Farhner
Mra
Brechner
Clergyman
Deserters”—Association
Besdes
Elizabeth Mary Cromwell
Lye
Patric Doolan
Daniel J. Meyers
Town Hill Avenue
Danbury
S T. Peters Church
Danbery
John G. Cole
John G.de Bassick
Swis Order of Moose
Court Pequennok
Foresters of America
Mr. Cole
Lakevey Cemetery
James Gallagher
Wiliam B. Ferris
Fred Hawking
Richard Robinson
Irving Smith
Grace M. FE. Church
Moyia
Tavann
Miria al Tavans
Minnie‘ Ing
Homp
Bi Y Michael
Edwant A. Gayschet
Milward
Clausehet
Saugatuck
Olga Haytock
Gulden's
Guldens
Williams & Carleton
A. Hantroop
Prince Henry
Loaf
Adame-Roth Baking Co
Harvey & Lewis Co
Elm St
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