Police Delegates Chosen for State Convention
Spirited balloting at the State Policemen Association meeting at police headquarters named Bridgeport delegates for the Hartford convention on July 20. Lieutenant William O Leary and Detective Sergeant Edward Wheeler led a list that included James Sheehan Albert Langham Langham Walker William Casey Edward Crowley Thomas Burns Charles Clampett Barry Howell Hough Verhan Albert E Langham Wilfred. Delegates were selected from floor nominations with no pre arranged slate and Dempsng finally winning on the last ballot amid rivalry.
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State Policeman's Association
Police
John Browne
Department
Bridgeport
Hartford
William O'Leary
Edward Wheeler
James Sheehan
Albert EB
Langhan
Walker
William Casey
Edward Crowley
Thomas Burns
Charles Clampett
Barry Howell
Hough Verhan
Albert E. Langham
Wilfred
Policeman Dempsng
Severe storm floods Lakewood drives outages and damage
A powerful storm struck Lakewood New Jersey on June 28 4 savers rain and electricity. The storm lasted about two hours flooding cellars and crippling the city electric lighting plant. Wrecked telephone systems and toppled trees and power lines left many neighborhoods in darkness. Cellars flooded depths reached inches in numerous instances.
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Lakewood
N. J
Setzer Memorial Bridge Presented to City This Afternoon
Civic pride rises as Beardsley park hosts the formal acceptance of the Setzer Memorial bridge. Mayor Atwater will adopt the bridge from Bernard Setzer at 4 pm, with music by Wheeler & Wilson band starting at 3 pm. Children from public schools sing under the PTA, at the bridge linking the mainland to the pond near Noble Avenue.
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Beardsley Park
Setzer
Bunnell
Noble Avenue
Thea Tark
Henry Selzer
Bridgeport
Joseph W. Northrop
Michael Noonan
Suit Over Repair Bill Settled Out of Court
Civil suit of Joan C Martice against James J Quigley of this city settled in Common Pleas court. Quigley paid about $120,723 for repair work on the car, and the defendant’s payment led to withdrawal of the action.
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Joan C- Martice
James J. Quigley
Thia City
Common Pleas Court
Veater’ Matties
Qugley
Church Buys Rundel Estate in Danbury
On June 28 the estate of the late Samuel H. Rundel on Main Street Danbury was purchased by St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. The church plans to use the home as a parochial residence and to build houses on the grounds adjoining it.
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Danbury
Samuel H. Rundel
Main Street
St. Joseph
Me Church Association
Zora
City awards meat and utility contracts after bids
July meat supply contract awarded to F W Behrens with bids from William Rappaport Brothers close behind. City Coal & Ice wins nine month coal contract at 12.90 a ton anthracite and 7.50 bituminous, plus buckwheat at 7.75 a ton. Other awards include asphalt three tank cars for road paving at 18 cents a gallon and gasoline for municipal use split between Standard Oil and D C Oil at 28 cents per gallon. Public works invites six firms to bid on street materials.
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Ddikside
F. W. Behrens
William Rappaport & Brother
Wehrens
City Coal & Ice Company
City Coal and Ice Company
Prince
City Coal and Tee Company
Texan Ol Company
Standard On Company
Director of Public Works
Contract Fund Supply Board
Harbor Harbor inspector visits yacht clubs amid license checks
Government inspector departed the harbor yesterday and surveyed yacht clubs for unrenewed licenses. Tug John Clen aided Captain Merman Sethusteis in maneuvering two large coal vessels, the Maryland and Wilmington, each with a 5000 ton capacity. The Wilmington unloaded coal at the United Illuminating plant while the Maryland arrived with a similar cargo.
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Hig Yachth
Siwash
Smi
Merman Sethusteis
John Clen
Extramé
Maryland
Wilmington
United Illmiinating
White
New Haven
Playground Jobs to Be Announced First of Monti
Announcements set July 1 for city playground positions with the playground open the day after Independence Day. A bulletin by Pierce V. Gahan outlines duties for new play directors and emphasizes social, leadership, and honesty values. Athletics including baseball and track are emphasized. two baseball leaves will flank Main Street and track meets are scheduled for August 30 and July 23. Polkys Playground supervisorship is held by Robert A. Leckie with Helen Clark as supervisor of equipment and grounds and Frederick Corbally directing swimming.
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Pierce V. Gahan
Reereation Board
Childlay
Agust
Polkys
Rober A. Leckie
Mirl’s Activiss
Helen Clark
Fredrick Corbally
Wax
Railroads Urge Public Caution at Highway Crossings
The American Railway Association launches a nationwide drive through its Safety Section to cut rising railroad grade crossing accidents and loss of life. Authorities clubs chambers and veterans groups join in urging careful approach to crossings, obey warning signs, heed crossing guards, stop when required, and warn others.
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Atomovie Clubs
Chambers of Commerce
Pusine
Amen's Associations
Tomry and
Kiwanis
Railway Association
Moran Ill With Typhoid at New Haven
James T. Moran IIl, president of the Southern New England Telephone Co, is reported ill with typhoid fever in New Haven. Physicians say Moran had been ill for several days and is now confined to bed.
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New Haven
T. Moran
Southern New England Telephone Co
Moran
Driver Arrested Over Plates Belief at Danuon Court
Joseph Paulis of 34 Danuon Court was arrested last night for driving an automobile not equipped with license plates. He told police he believed the plates were stolen or had fallen off without his knowledge.
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Joseph Paulis
Danuon'court
Color fashion note on blue and lavender summer trim
A brief fashion snippet describes blue and lavender as a popular summer combination. It highlights lavender Georgette over silver cloth with small rows of blue ribbon trim.
Dresses Offered At Bargain Prices In Oceanic Shop
A local store advertises dresses priced at 5.90 and 6.90, described as slightly rumpled and soiled with broken sizes. The sale emphasizes beautiful materials and some with a touch of hand work as wonderful value for shoppers seeking bargains.
White Silk Sports Skirts Catalog Note
Advertises white silk sports skirts in two fabrics. Heavy crepe de chine at 10 dollars 90 cents and Baronet satin in white at 8 dollars 90 cents. Emphasizes lustrous finish and quality for athletic wear.
Short Sleeved Blouses at Two Prices
Fine voiles and sheer batistes offered with rounded collars and short sleeves. Filet lace trim adds a delicate finish. Prices listed as 195 dollars and 2.95 dollars, reflecting distinct options in the catalog.
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