Resignations Hit Fairfield Building Board Over High School Plans
Fairfield News reports two resignations from the town building committee amid debate over a proposed high school. Chairman Thomas Rice Davis steps down while Frederick Sturgess resigns. other resignations expected as the panel meets again to set a course for a $210,000 to $316,000 school project. Charles H. Gray is named chairman as the panel plans an open architect competition and rules guidance from Judge Perry.
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John HH. Perry
Simeon Pea
Perry
William TM. Smith
Charles Tf Gray
Charles H. Gray
Walter K. Spafford
Thommies Davis
Oliver G. Jennings
Simeon [Case
HM. A. Rennell
Irene Castle Seeks Leniency in Jewel Theft Bail Case
May 4 New York Irene Castle intercessor for accused jeweler James Comper. Castle pleaded with Magistrate Oberwager for leniency and requested the return of her jewels. Bail set at 2500 after DA asked for 1000.
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Irene Castle
New York
Ivehe Caslle Treiman
Dieseer
Oberwager
James Comper
District, Attorney's Office
Ten local delegates to state C of C meeting
Ten delegates from the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce will attend the 24th annual meeting of the Compactelant Chain of Commerce in Hartford on May 16 and 47. The slate includes President George E. Crawford Frank G. Bell Francis J. Franny A. M. nslehardt Daniel s Hamuel C. Parker B. D. Piste dmund Waite and William Hincks. Prominent speakers listed include Frederick A. Wallis Dr Davin Friday Julius Barnes and Stucklang W. Gillilan.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Concelicnat Chain of Commerce
Hartford
George E. Crawford
Frank G. Bell
Francis J. Franny
A. M. Nslehardt
Daniels Hamuel C. Parker
B. D. Piste Dmund
Waite
William’. Hincks
FP. J. Kingabury
Athering
Ammons
Missing Fisherman Searched By Patrol Along Shore
Milford reports a new search for Russell Forsyth age 48 of Walnut Beach after an open boat sighting on April 24. Captain B L Wright of the government Watch proxt and Sergeant Henry Gallbronner of the final police department will cruise Oyster grounds shoreline tomorrow hoping to locate the missing boat.
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Milford
Russell Forsyth
Walnut Beach
B. L. Wright
Government Watch Proxt
Henry Gallbronner
Poelice Department
Paulist Choristers Warm Danbury Greeting
May 4 approx. a large crowd attended a concert at the State Armory in Danbury by the Paulist Choristers of New York City under conductor Wynthar Be J. Finn. The chorus, 70 strong, performed under Mercy council auspices and plans to depart for Europe for an international singing contest. An alarm incident disrupted the program as a box and a light hinge were damaged during a later scene.
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Tanabury
J Persis
State Armory
New York City
Wynthar
J. Finn
Auspions of Mecitney Council
Knish Af Oelunn
Snan
Europe
Chaise Longue Feature Offers Home Comforts and Style
A Marian Moore piece describes a reed chaise longue designed for daytime beauty sleep and practical use. It highlights a high curved form, cretonne cushions in blue and rose, rose lamps, and neutral tan tones. Readers are invited to write for decorating advice.
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Marian Moore
Marian Meare
Siaunivedl
Six Month Record In Laying Contest Sets New High
A six month record at Storrs Agricultural College shows 9 050 eggs above the 12 year average and 3 000 above the prior best for the period. The twenty six week total reaches 79 192 eggs versus 70 142 average. Pinecrest Orchards Rhode Island Reds led week with 6% eggs. Holywood Farm Leghorns were second at 50 eggs.
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Storrs
Pinecrest Orchards
Rhode Island
Graton
Mass
Holywood Tarin
Lollywean
Wash
Rhodesland Reds
Miller Arther
Tyom
Raulh Manchester
Charles Fl Lane
Southhbara
Lian
Head Poultry Farm
Dover
N. J
Tiowat Denied Canada Entry, UMWA Leader Barred
Alexander Tiowat, former president of the district United Mine Workers of America, has been refused entry to Canada. Acting immigration minister Charles Stewart announced the decision in the House of Commons on May 4 in Ottawa Ontario.
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Ottawa
Ont
Alexander Tiowat
United Mine Workers of America
Canada
Charles Stewart
House of Commons
City Gets Major Building Boom With Ten Projects
Announcement outlines ten new construction endeavors around State and Broad streets led by Benhaw and partners. Plans include a six story professional block near the City H and Court Exchange, a two story business block, and future Gilbert and Broan corner projects. Estimated contract value reaches about 840,000 with a marble front bank-adjacent building to follow.
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Viciniew
State
Broad Street
Benda
First National Bank
Benhaw
State and
H and Court Exchange
Loageil
Benham
Gilbert and
Broan
Bridge-Savings Bank
State Street
McEldawney & Co
New York Detective School Open to All Nations
New York Police Commissioner Enright announced at an international police conference that the New York Detective Training School will accept pupils from all nations. Admissions will be limited to one or two officers per foreign force, who may return as instructors, as the commissioner aims to make the school the premier scientific institute in its field.
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New York
New York Police Department
Enright
Normit
Chicago records quake far southwest of city
The weather bureau at the University of Chicago logged an earthquake estimated to be 2,094 miles southwest of Chicago. The first wave arrived at 10:35 a.m. Central War Time, with peak intensity at 10:53 a.m. and a final wave later.
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Chicago
Weather Koreau Station
University of Chicago Today
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