Kiwanis Club admits three new members at Stratfield hotel
The Kiwanis club read the riot act to three new members Harvey P. Bissell of Ridgefield William W. Church Electric Co manager and Edward P. Quinn secretary treasurer of Bridgeport Casting Co were welcomed by Past President Ted Pardy who outlined club rules and the need for ready wit and cordial outreach President Wally Bayliss presiding. George E. Crawford reviewed his Panama Canal trip and observations noting the Canal Zone as a habitable place for a white man while criticizing sanitation in Mexico and the mosquitos in New Orleans and Los Angeles. He said the real boom has left Lower California for Florida and Florida offers Coney Island type amusement.
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Kiwania Club
Stratfield Hotel
Port
Harvey P. Bissell
Ridgefield
William W. Church
Electric Able Company
Edward P. Quinn
Bridgeport Castinga Company
Ted. Pardy
Pardy
Wally Bayliss
George E. Crawford
Crawford Laundry Company
Chamber of Commerce
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Tropics
Crawford
Panama
Uncle San
Mexico
New Orleans
Los Angeles
California
Florida
Fairfield Officer Wed in February Records Reveal
Fairfield records show officer Thomas Shaughnessey wed Katherine Marns gall on February 11. The ceremony was officiated by Chief Fr. gd. Carrol and listed other marriages among town records filed this week, including residents from Fairfield Bridgeport Norwalk and Westport.
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Fairfield
Fea
Clara M. Flint
Thomas Shaughnessey
Katherine SJ Marnsgall
Westport
Alexander
Mary Maruszak
Byhief Fr. Gd. Carrol
Shaughnessey
Pati
Tmvehetl
Hancock Avenue
Salesman Sentenced for Forged Checks Crime
HALIPAX WNR March 19 Pleading guilty to obtaining money by forged checks totaling 120 dollars Elwin Ho Dacas traveling salesman of Gloucester Mass was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary He is said to be wanted in Guiceser on stiffer charger Snead pleaded guilty to two charges obtaining money under false pretenses and uttering false documents and was sentenced to two years on each charge with both terms to run concurrently.
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Halipax Wnr
Elwin Ho Dacas
Glouchester
Mas
Snead
Half Million Mile World Tour Veteran's Trip to Aid Disabled
Arlington man Leslie St Pierce travels the world by Ford with a veteran crew, including Landon F. Burjalt from Salt Lake City. They plan to reach Buffalo after Bridgeport, having started from El Paso, Texas, and Florida stops. Funds come from selling postcards.
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Leslie St Pierce
Arlington
Mass
Bridgeport
Pierca
Landon F. Burjalt
Salt Lake City
Texas
Sanford Care
Edward A Lang
Ml Paso
Pierce
Buffalo N
Florida
Bryan Brothers Resist Democrats Move for Revival
The Firyan brothers W J and Char-Me oppose any conference to reorganize the Democratic Party urged by Franklin D Roosevelt and endorsed by Senator Thomas J Walsh. They warn such talks would revive 1924 rivalries and reopen old wounds from the Madison Square Garden battle, reflecting McAdoo faction hesitation.
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Washington
Firyan Brothers
W J
Char- Me
Franklin TD. Roosevelt
New York
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Horgan Brothers
Congress
Issioa
Mariison Square Garden
Bryan
McAdoo
Parthern
Bo Much
Charlie
King's bid to restore rights rejected in Hartford
In Hartford on March 19 the House rejected Cyrus H. King of Fairfield petitioning for restoration of rights. Bills reported favorably included restaurant sanitary inspections and school budget timing for finance boards. Approved measures authorize agri实验 station cooperation with USDA, regulate pest carrying materials, and enable entry for enforcement. A transportation company merger and tax rule changes were also enacted.
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Heartford
Cuirus H. King
Fairfield
Agricultural Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Hartford and Springfield Transportation Company
Hartford and Springfield Street Railway Company
Windsor Locka Traction Company
Rockville
Broad Brook
East Windsor
City Zone Plan Progress Reported by Commerce Dept
The Department of Commerce notes progress in city zoning efforts through 1924, with 62 municipalities adopting ordinances to shape land use. It highlights aims to protect homeowners, regulate building use, lot coverage, and height limits within zones as cities tailor zoning to local needs.
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Department of Commerce
Newark Terminal Set to Open by May
Plans move forward for the Port Newark terminal opening by May 1. Frank Kenna of New Haven will pay the government 4 million dollars in rent under a 10 year lease. The base could begin operations after minimal repairs in its excellent condition. Taureane and K. Kramer discuss space inquiries.
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Newark
N. J
Port Newark
Frank Kenna
New Haven
Conn
Washington
Taureane
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Neuhoft
Jewel Tone
Milan
Theo Pump
Theo
Russia
Leslie H. Pierce Landon F. Burritt
Kiwanis Club
Harvey FP. Bissell
Bryan Brothers
Roosevelt
Slitus W. King
House Committee
Gverywberg
Neuhoff
New
Sirloin
Porterhouse
Tran Plaic
Wynter Company
Auerbach
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