Legion to Choose Boys for City Offices in Bridgeport
American Legion officials say members will pick boys to briefly serve as city officers during International Boys Week. On May 8 a group of elementary students will work five minutes as city officials, under Mayor Behrens and Legion supervision, with roles including clerk and treasurer.
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Oj Faulkner
Lary Wo Congdon
Amercan Legion
Legion
Bridgeport
Behrens
The
Commandes Paulkfeteid
Mio Eur
Registarra
Voters
Man arrested after tossing wine from car on road
Jana C. Cod, 22 Woodbridge Street Argonia, faced charges after state police stopped him Saturday night for throwing objects onto the roadway. In Fairfield he offered wine to two girls, who reportedly refrained as he drank, then tossed the bottle in anger. The shattered bottle scattered in traffic as witnesses watched.
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Jana C. Cod
Woodbridge Street
Argonia
William Suk
Fairfield
Cod
Giles
Spate Fund Aids 295 Widows Here
The annual report by Superintendent Angus F. Thorne shows 58 widows received aid by April this year, up from 51 in April 1925. During the year 86 applications were filed, 14 approved, 22 rejected, and 12 discontinued, with total expenditures of 1093.263 dollars.
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Wdows
Angus FP Thorne
Hebrens
Bridgeport Girls Stranded in New York
Miss Kathleen Keeley and Miss Beatrice Cleaver, students from Bridgeport, were stranded in New York City Saturday while on a school trip with 4 class at Tous yell grammar school. Police located them and notified their parents. both girls were provided transportation home to Bridgeport.
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Kathleen Keeley
Beatrice Cleaver
Atlantic Street
Tous Yell
Earl
Disabled Veterans to Have Cottage Plan Near Milford
Plans are being perfected for a 48 unit timer cottage for disabled veterans in Milford. The project honors John Banville Post No 3 and fallen World War I veteran John Banville. A plot of land has been offered, and work will start once funds reach the needed total. A carnival will be held under the Banville Post from May 3 to 25 to raise money for the project.
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John Banville
Bridgeport
Lathia
John Bansil
Wis
Milford Learning
Veen
Banville
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Baby Week Begins Monday By Howlands Photos Planned
The Howlands announce the start of Baby Week on Monday with a plan to photograph every newborn. Free event details indicate no cost for parents to participate and emphasize capturing memorable images for families.
Lectures on Parental Care by Visiting Nurse Association
Each morning at 10 o'clock Katherine M Treating R N will give daily lectures on Parental Care Nutrition for the Mother Clothes for the Mother Baby's Clothes Baby's Bath and related topics. An exhibit shows the Visiting Nurse Association work and mothers may ask questions.
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Visiting Nurses Association
Katherine M
R. N
Dresses 85c Fine Hand Made Drawn Work
Readable notice offers dresses priced at 85 cents each. Hand made items include some with drawn work in sizes O T and 2. A splendid value stated for this sale.
Baby blanket patterns and colors offered in assorted sizes
Readable ad notes baby blankets in assorted patterns and colors with sizes listed as 29 by 3.5 inches and price set at 50 cents.
Play suits and overalls 85c
Classified advert offers play suits in khaki or Peggy cloth with patch pocket tie and full pleated bloomers. Coveralls also in khaki or Peggy cloth, well made and trim with red accents. Choice of either for 85 cents.
Howland Dry Goods Promises Ready Made Layettes and Stock
The firm advertises complete stock of layettes and standard dry goods ready to order. It lists 3 shirts 3 binders 3 cards of pins 1 cake of soap 1 can powder 2 face cloths 2 pairs of bodices and other types, all regulated as to number and quality, to be made up from a complete stock of standard makes.
Free baby portrait event at Howland's Baby Shop
Howland's Baby Shop offers a two photo studio setup under expert direction with Pattie Brooks, specialist in baby portraiture. Bring your baby during this week for a free on-site photograph, nicely mounted, no strings, starting Monday morning. Second floor.
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Pattie Brooks
Howland’s
Baby garments price list from crepe de chine to knits
A catalog of infant items with prices includes Bonnets of crepe de chine from 1 to 3 dollars, coats of crepella from 5 to 8.50, dresses of nainsook lace trimmed 1 to 4, blankets 1.95 to 3, knit jackets 1.25 to 5, hand knit booties 0.50 to 2, silk quilted jackets 4 to 5, and novelties like rattles and teething rings 0.50 to 3. This provides a snapshot of small baby goods and their cost ranges.
Jewelry and silverware for baby items in multiple patterns
Jewelry and silverware for babies listed with prices across many items. Baby pin sets in silver or gold finish 50c, 3 pins and chain. Say brook and Farmington 2 piece sets $1.25. Silver plated baby spoons 50c and sterling bent-handle spoons $1.25. Gold ten karat pins and chains from $1 to $3. Baby cups $1.50 to $2.50. Bib clasps 50c to $1.25. Baby bracelets gold filled $2 to $3.50. Baby sets gold filled with locket and chain $3.50. Baby rings $1 to $2. baby chains 10 kt $1.25. Continuous listing of various baby jewelry and prices.
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Saybrook
Farmington
City Dept of Child Hygiene to discuss baby welfare
Each afternoon at 2 o'clock a department representative will show where Bridge city stands on infant care. The talk explains recommendations for maternal and infant welfare and distribution of literature on the subject.
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Dept of Child Hygiene
Bridge
Bargain Baby Linens and Rompers Advertisement
Diapers of flannelette or birdsevel hemmed a dozen packages 27 by 27 inches priced at 1.75 dollars. Rompers and creepers offered at 50 cents. Assorted colors with drawstrings at waist and colored blouses. Outstanding value at 50 cents.
Baby Essentials and Supplies List
A compact inventory of everyday baby items including toilet powder soaps wash cloths towels and diaper related products. The list mentions safety pins cover clips rubber diaper pads rubber pants absorbent cotton and borax bottle products along with olive oil bottles for care and maintenance.
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Spate Fund
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Adin
Owland’s
Fidgeport
Connecticut
Devonshire Cloth
Howlands
Dimity
Everett
Lancaster
Universal” Ginghams
Bathinettes
Gertrudes
Howland Dry Goods
the Health Dept. of
City
Baby Essentials
Garters
Borax
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