Milford College Club to Hold First Meeting Tomorrow Night
Milford March 17 The College Club of Milford will hold its first meeting at Town hall Tuesday at eight o'clock. Speaker will be Robert M Hutchins secretary of Yale University. Mrs Florence Legere Hayes of Bridgeport will be soloist. Also announced is a postponed Father and Son banquet for Troop No 1 Boy Scouts now set for March 30.
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Milford
College Club of
Town Hall
Robert M. Hutchins
Yale University
Hutchins
Florence Legere Hayes
Bridgeport
Men's Brotherhood of the First'Congregational
River Street
Haywood
St Patrick Day Dance At Newtown Church
St Patrick s Day dance with supper was held last evening at St Roge s church in Newtown. It is an annual event with a large attendance and proceeds go to the church fund. The Hospital Auxiliary linen tea at Hotel Green in Danbury raised a large sum for hospital needs. Miss Heen Houlihan returned from South Manchester after visiting her mother Mrs M I Houlihan. St John s Guild of Sandy Hook church to meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs James H Warner of Sandy Hook.
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Newtown
St. Roge's Church
Dadbury
Hotel Green
Danbury
Heen Houlihan
Manchester
M. I.houlihan
St. John’g Guild
Sandy Hook
James H. Warner
Milford waterfront season seen as busiest yet
Milford residents and realty firms report a flood of rental inquiries and active property transfers for the coming beach season. Shorefront cottages fetch higher rents, while plans to boost Milford publicity include a booklet and coordinated efforts with hotels, boarding houses, and the Chamber of Commerce. The New Haven Railroad indicates cooperation on transportation for expected summer visitors as local officials consider mail carrier halts and court actions proceed on several local cases.
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Milford
Chamber of Commmerce
Ise Guing
New Haven Railroad
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Manley
Cheney
George J. Smith
Vincent P. Zite
Lange Street
New Haven
Zito
Robert Russell
Joseph Priscoll
Driscoll
West Main Street
Frank H. Mercer
Stratford Coal Company
Mercer
Devon
John Flynn
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Micheal Saidlowski
J Frederick Bain Dies Prominent Greenwich Man
J Frederick Bain, a prominent Greenwich man linked to local real estate and many fraternal organizations, died after a lingering illness at age 41. He is survived by his wife and three sons Spencer, Carlton, and Walter. Funeral services are set for Tuesday night at 7 30 at Christ Episcopal Church with Masonic rites Wednesday afternoon at Putnam Cemetery burial.
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Greenwich
J. Frederick Bain
Bain
Spencer
Carlton
Walter
George Thompson
Christ Episcopal
Blizzard Fallout Could Lift Cotton Yields This Year
Washington reports that February blizzards, spreading through much of the cotton belt, killed many boll weevils in winter quarters. Government entomologists say early-season crops may see a strong bottom yield, though favorable weather could spur weevil growth and cause heavy damage later.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Herrin Trial Set to Resume Amid Delays
Marion Illinois March 18 The Herrin riot trial will be resumed tomorrow morning after a ten day delay caused by illness in the family of juror Nathan Barnes. Defendants Fontanetti Clarke Grace Willis Howard and Brown face conspiracy charges in the murder of Antonio Muleavich during the Herrin massacre on June 22 1922. The state is expected to finish most of its case next week with defense likely to begin Monday.
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Marion, III
Associated Tress
Herin
Nathan Barnes
Phillip LE. Fontanetti
Otis Clarke
Bert Grace
Hugh Willis
Oscar Howard
Jim Brown
Antonio Muleavich
Herrin
Liquor Cited in Fight Between City Men
Police say motive unclear in a drunken fight between John Vekanesky of 1456 State Street and Joseph Remis of 431 Poplar Street who suffered cuts and bruises and were jailed on assault charges in bonds of 59 dollars each.
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John Vekanesky
State Street
Joseph Remis
Poplar Street
General Motors Turns Loss Into Profit for 1922
General Motors reported a 1922 net earnings of 66.78 million after expenses, with 463.71 million in net sales the highest in company history. A special 50 cent dividend totaling 10.18 million was paid in December, leaving 34.86 million for surplus. The December 31 1922 current assets minus current liabilities stood at 126.48 million, up from 96.58 million in 1921.
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New York
General Motors Corporation
Disorderly night keeps Second Precinct busy
Police reports detail a stabbing on Arctic street, a raid at a disorderly Steuben street house, and several disturbances Saturday night. John Alco suffered a deep facial cut from a knife wielded by Michael Conosky, both arrested. May Dorkin, proprietor of the Steuben Street house, and several frequenters were detained. Other arrests include James Snyder, Andrew Snee, and Bertha White for intoxication and breach of peace.
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John Alco
Arctic
Michael Conosky
Alco
Conosky
Steuben Street
James Snyder
East Avenue
Andrew Snee
Granfield Street
Larnum Avenue
Bertha White
Willard Street
Waterview Avenue
Funeral Services of Slain Model Held Yesterday
New York on March 18 funeral services for Dorothy Keenan a model who was chloroformed in her apartment early last Thursday were held at her mother's home. Police pursued a new theory as a Philadelphia detective arrived to search the White West district for a man linked to robberies of wealthy women by administering a sleeping potion. He is said to have fled to Kansas City after jumping bail on $30,000.
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New York
Dorothy Keenan
Art Als
Philadelphia
West
Miss Keenan
Kansas City
Charity Commissioners Postpone Meeting This Afternoon
A Charities Board meeting in the Welfare building was postponed to Wednesday due to several commissioners being away. Items include reappointing Dr Francia F Carroll as Hillside Home part time physician or naming a resident replacement and bids for a greenhouse at Hillside Home.
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Charities Board
Francia F. Carroll
Hillside Home
Great local interest in poster contest
Great local interest surrounds the poster contest of the Connecticut Humane Society. Bridgeport district manager O M Agard notes extended time for local entrants. Many participants also entered the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce exhibit contest. George A Williams of Hartford headquarters staff visited Bridgeport territory last week.
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Connecticeut Humane Society
O M.'Agard
Bridgeport
Pretty drapes offered in cretonne at 55 cents a yard
Imported cretonnes with rich color and heavy fabric offered at 55 cents a yard. The importer is discontinuing the line and sold stock to the store, making early choice best. Described as 36 inches wide and attractive, located third floor center.
Springtime crepe fabrics up to 2 per yard
Springtime crepe fabrics offered at 2 dollars per yard described as new, vibrant in color and texture. The ad highlights crisp folds, rich drape, and soft velvety appearance when pleated, especially accordion style, with a 36 inch width and wide color range. Third floor front.
Celluloid toilet articles special price list
An unusual display on the main floor offers a broad array of celluloid toilet items. Three vase styles three jewel case styles velvet lined pin cushions puff boxes hair receivers trays powder boxes puff powder shoes horns fine combs hair brushes and mirrors are shown with attractive value. See each center display.
Beauty shop advert offers modern services and Yvette hair
An old style ad promises easy beauty gains with permanent waves shampooing manicuring and hair dressing. It touts a modern shop with experts offering henna dyeing facial and scalp massage and a natural wavy grey switch priced at eight fifty plus a children's cut on hobby horse chairs with a 40 cent trim.
Wash fabrics and Victrola offers on 39c yard textiles
An ad describes imported ginghams 39c a yard and other 30 inch fabrics in pink green blue and brown. It promotes a Victrola upright model $150 with a club payment plan and notes its compact size and entertainment value, inviting in person consultation on the Fourth floor front.
Underwear and Hosiery Prices at the Main Floor
Advertises underwear and hosiery items with 50 cent pricing. Includes women's swiss ribbed vests, bodice or band top styles in sizes 36 to 44, lisle hose with elastic ribbed top, and children's mercerised lisle hose in multiple colors. Noted locations: main floor and left rear.
Rheumatism Cure Proves Effective for Albert Fuller
Albert Fuller a Buffalo Bolt Co machinist of 52 Geneva St North Tonawanda New York reports Tanine treatment eliminated rheumatism stomach and nerve disorders. He says digestion improved appetite restored and nights free of restlessness with health and strength returning fully. Taniac sold by druggists with over 3 million bottles sold.
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Albert Fuller
Buffalo Bolt Co
Geneva St
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Taniac
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Woodland Drive
Los Angeles
Cal
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America
Wrigley’s
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Wroppe
Town Court
J. F. Bain
General Motors
Charity Commissioners
Bridgeport, Conn
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