Boostis Kirk Addresses Kiwanis on Bridgeport Prosperity
William P. Kirk president of the West Side Bank urged the Kiwanis Club at a luncheon to reverse complaints and become boosters for Bridgeport. He cited improvements in bank deposits, water use, and rents over two months, and criticized prominent businessmen for pressing workmen away. The meeting also noted interclub volleyball, an upcoming Lions match, and an invitation from the Exchange Club for L. Bardo of New Haven Railroad to speak.
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Bridgeport
William P. Kirk
West Side Bank
Kavanis Club
Kirk
Manufacturers
Association
Chamber of Commerce
Wiwan
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Naime
Cub
Exchange Club
L. Bardo
New Haven Railroad
Don’t Spoil Your Child's Hair By Washing It
An old advertisement touts Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and cheap. It claims regular soaps damage the scalp and hair, while two to three teaspoons mixed with warm water cleanses, conditions, and removes dust and dandruff, leaving hair soft and manageable.
Local Engineering Clubs at New Haven Meet Saturday
Four Bran Broigéport engineering societies will be represented in New Haven at an Affiliated Engineering Society of Connecticut meeting. The Graduates club hosts the event at 3 pm to coordinate state engineering unity. Attendees from the city include Carl A. Dietz, Arthur K R Parker, A E Keating, A C Hannihal, Ernest Gledhill, J L McIntyre, H S Harris, Herbert F. Wells, Charles F. Schmelz, Harold Dow, and Sidney S. Ishler.
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Broigéport Engineering Societies
New Haven
Engineering Society of Connecticut
Graduates Club
Carl A. Dietz
Arthur KR. Parker
A. E. Keating
A. C. Hanniha
Ernest Gledhill
McIntyre
H. S. Harris
Unskilled Labor Shortage Claims Hit Bridgeport Firms
Bridgeport manufacturers report a serious shortage of unskilled labor as firms adjust wage scales. E Hilton, ex-president of the Manufacturing Association, says the issue dominates local industry. American Tube and Stamping Co raises service rates and hiring wages. Bridgeport Rolling Mills notes pronounced heavy labour shortage and anticipates uniform rate hikes. Waterbury Harass industry increases unskilled pay from 25 to 38 cents an hour, sparking local concern. Jenkins Brothers report minimums at 38 cents, Bridgeport Brass tracks market trends without broad raises while individual plants adjust. Manufacturers' Association notes there are no flat increases, but scattered plant raises noted.
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Bridgeport
E. Hilton
Manfacturing Association
American Tube and Stamping Company
George D. Stearns
Bridgeport Rolling Mills
Manufacturers’ Association
Recreation Board Special Meeting Set For Five Tonight
The Board of Recreation will hold a special meeting at 5 oclock in the board rooms to review work accomplished at the regular meeting due to lack of a quorum.
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Board of Recreation
Stratford School Board eases eighth grade certificates and teacher contracts
Stratford board votes to grant eighth grade certificates to pupils who advance from freshman to sophomore with no conditions, following earlier epidemic disruptions. It also plans contracts for next year and keeps the current salary schedule, noting extensions and summer courses for raises.
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Stratford -School
Stratford
Bridgeport
Trridgeport
Aldermen Move to Eliminate Bargaining Over Police Pay
Aldermen announce bargaining with Democratic officials over salaries for eight new police detectives will be obviated. Mayor Fred Atwater says funds will be drawn from the Contingent Fund, with about $2,000 yearly in question. The plan faces opposition from Alderman William J. Lavery and Democratic allies, who reportedly resist authority unless five patrolmen are appointed, amid party tensions and criticism of the proposed offer.
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Rayues
Serscante
Board of Apportionment
Fred Atwater
William J. Lavery
Lavery
Valie Denarlmant Iyta
Jenden
Exchange Club to Hear Railroad Chief Speaker
Hinton Bl. Barad of the New York New Haven and Hartford railway will address the Exchange Club on this month’s fueling, with expectations of discussing gas New Kingland veobroads and operating conditions. Lions and Kiwanis clubs have been invited to attend.
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Exchange Club
Mayor Considers Bonds to Fund Nurses Home in Englewood
Mayor Fred Atwater announced plans to issue bonds to fund a nurses’ home as objections and cost concerns delay the project. The council found the city could not afford the expenditure in the coming fiscal year. In London, Capt Samuel J Ryder, Grimsby aged 80, received a German medal and diploma for saving 118 German sailors in the North Sea in 1896, with war delaying earlier action.
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Englewoot
Hosnital
Fred Atwater
Thamas
London
Samuel J. Ryder
Grimsby
North Sea
Itu
Unusual sale on women’s fine low shoes at 4 45
A large assortment of women’s pumps and oxfords in Black satin Black suede Patent leather and Brown calf styles with Junior Military and Spanish heels is offered at one reduced price of 4.45 due to broken sizes to clear space for Easter footwear.
Sewing machine club offers pay-by-the-month plan
An advertisement promotes sewing machines with no membership fee or interest charges. Customers pay the store's cash price in installments starting with one dollar, with models like New Royal and Free machines priced at 39 and 75 dollars respectively. Limited club memberships are filled in order of application.
Special lamp sale on silk shade fixtures this week
Bridges are Junior floor lamps and standard floor shades with silk shade fittings at 25 dollars. Table lamps with porcelain bases and silk shades priced at 19.75 dollars. Bridge lamps feature mahogany finished bases at 9.75 dollars. Boudoir lamps offer jet porcelain bases with silk shades at 7.95 dollars. Fourth floor rear.
Men’s suits cleared out at 23.50 each
A large collection of men’s suits in assorted fabrics and styles priced at 23.50. The inventory includes one two and three of a kind suits from House of Kuppenheimer and Good Howland in light grey mixtures, dark mixtures, checks, and stripes. Sizes range 33 to 44 regulars, shorts and stouts, all sold regularly for much more.
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House of Kuppenheimer
Special Silk Exhibit Draws Shoppers Across Store
A silk oriented exhibit attracts patrons to nearly every store section as they enjoy the display and take part in savings from the special values offered.
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