Milford Beach Station Postmaster Seeks Bids for Substation
Postmaster Manley J. Gheney announces bids for operating a United States postal station at Fort Trumbull Beach and Walnut Beach from July 2, 1926, to June 26, 1928. Substations now run by AL Cordner and Breig’s News Room. Bids go to Washington for contract award. Also notes local fire department losses with Captain Dailey’s death and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Gobhe Volunteers of America
Frances Greene
Florence Clarke
Charles Fo Atking
Tawking
D. Toteerts
Frank A. Platt
Kenry . Peck
Church of A Christ
Atttendance
New Haven
Womens Board of Missions
Center Church
Church of Christ, Itegational
Fred M. Smith
High Street
Z P. Co
Ben
Manley J. Gheney
Loeal Per
United States
Fort Trumbull Beach
Walnut Beach
AL Crdner
Kurt
Trumbull Beach
Breig
Washington
Board of Fire Commissioners
M. J. Datley
Bridgeport Fire Department
Bridgeport
Dailey
St. Augustine's Church
Frank Grady
Maple Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Pittsfield
Mass
Clifford Jones
Milton Cottage
Highland Avenue
Mary A. Jose
James A. Jos
Sleeve Avenue
Laurel Beach
St. Gabriel's Church
New London
Charles
Eduard
Willam
Mary Denehy
Margaret
Catherine
Helen
Providence
R. 1
James
Worcester
St. Ma
Wemetery
J. D. Brown, Jr
Robert Minor
Marjorie A. Hughes
Meriden
Mike Salosky
Tony Keys
Caroline Razee
Baythorne Place
Ladies Aid Society
Mary Taylor M. E
Devon
Milford Court
Order of Amaranth
Masonic Temple
Broad Street
Thomas Laurideon
William Sunday
High Blood Pressure Claims and Home Remedy Claims
A vintage advertisement touts high blood pressure as common among insured workers and claims a doctor’s prescription named Farmiess reduces pressure to normal. It warns of serious risks like Kriste’s Disease and stroke and promotes a single bottle remedy used by men and women during life changes.
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Pressne
Pussioiany
Kriste
Milford Fire Crews Respond to Grass and Street Fires
Milford reports two grass fires on Wallview street and Cambridge avenue with little damage, plus a general alarm response by Chemical Company No 4. The town announces Thimanne Poster Contest prizes for Milford public schools including Central Grammar Lois Derrothy and Walnut Beach Alice Price. Civic events include a Red Cross party by Eastern Star Devon Chapter and several local social visits and entertainments from Milford residents.
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Chemical Company No
Chemical Company No. 4
Wallview Street
Cambridge Avenue
Milford
Milford Public Schools
Central Grammar School
Lois Derrothy
Walnut Beach School
Alice Price
Helene Judd
Emily White
Elizabeth Berard
Douglass Brandt
Isabelis Brooks
John Fagan
Alex Forsyth
Irma V. Hall
Edith Johnson
Hudith Radel
Devon
Lucia
Order of the Eastern Star
Wll
Masonic Assembly Hall
Whham
Fridey
Thomas Lawidson
Thomas Lauridson
Jonsine Lauridson
Civeenwich
Arts
Caroline Razer
Marion
Mileford
Sunonson
Bridgeport
Eaward M. Benjamin
Orondque Read
Darien
Shedon Tyldwin
Etha
Daring Place
New Britain
Mary Wolfe
Emma Wolfe
West Haven
Edna Owen
L. J. Goldwin
Naugatuck Avenue
Catherine Hood
Grove Beach
Clinton, M
James R. Costello
Westerly
Rhode Island
Walnut Beach
Club
Marion McGarr
Maple Street
Glen
Devon Improvement Association
Mabel Hutchinson
Maarign Chapin
Aiso Gladys Evans
Westporter Named Lead On New York Prison Probe
Governor Alfred B. Smith selects George W. Alger of Westport and New York to head an investigation into prison management and parole practices in New York state. Alger, Republican, will oversee hearings in New York City, examining the parole board, correctional institutions, and officials from top prison administration to the lowest level. He pledges full independence under the Moreland Act.
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George W. Alger
Compo Road
Westport
New York
Alfred B. Smith
New York State
Alger
Smith
New York State Association
Executive Department
Moreland
Demands Cleaner Slaughter House
State Sanitary Inspector Edward B P Noonan found the Bridgeport municipal slaughterhouse unclean during a three week old inspection. Floors and walls were spattered with blood and the facility failed state regulations. Noonan notified his chief Warren J Stout and health officer Dr William F Coon to correct the evils.
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Edward BP. Noonan
Warren J. Stout
State Board of Health
Noonan
Bridgeport
Scott
Bcott
William F. Coon
Garage Ransacked. Theft Reported at Broad Street Site
Murray of 113 Broad Street notified police that his garage was entered since early December. Thieves stole golf balls, a golf bag with six clubs, and tools and garden implements.
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Murray
Broad Street
Paining
Fairfield Fire Co 2 Phone Number Change
Due to an unforeseen circumstance the Fairfield Fire Company No 2 telephone number has changed. The old line connected to Louis Branch at his residence in the Tunxis Hill section. A new contact point and updated number are now in effect.
Stratfield Improves Express Service Efforts
Stratfield Improvement Association meets as Abner Mitchell reports Sam Driver of American Railway Express doubts delivery to Stratfield without higher approval. Members vow to push for service. Commissioner Waterman notes near completion of late evening mail collection petition. William Belknap elected president and empowered to form a roads committee. June meeting decision left to the president. no meetings in July or August.
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Stratfield
Stratfield Improvement Association
Abner Mitchell
Sam Driver
American Railway
Ddxpress
Mitchell
Driver
Max L. Waterman
Bridgeport Post Office
Post Office
William L. Belknap
Association
Hope of Strikes End Strengthens Curb Market Activity
New York May 11 The curb market shows a stronger undertone on the potential settlement of a British strike while several issues drift but remain firm. Trading runs slightly above yesterday yet below the two month average with optimism in South American issues. Lago A demand rises on new wells and possible NYSE transfer. Standard Oil group shows minor changes. Lehigh Valley Coal certificates improve. auto shares slip further as G E dips slightly and public utilities are largely neglected.
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New York
of! Group
New York Stock Exchange
Gibson
Standard Ofl Group
Glen Alden
Lehigh Valley
Man Hangs Himself in Waterbury Police Cell
Michael Camardo forty seven of this city hanged himself with his belt in his cell at police headquarters here early tonight found at 7 40 o clock. Medical Examiner Dr A A Crane saw Camardo at 745 o clock and noted he had died shortly before an unsuccessful attempt at resuscitation. He had been arrested on a charge of intoxication at 1230 o clock. Police say he was seen prostrated in the street and asked to be released earlier, but was told to wait until 8 o clock.
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Waterbury
Michael Camardo
Riy
A. A. Crane
Camardo
Urdo
Pleasure Beach Resort Reports First Looting Complaint
Pleasure Beach concession owner Mrs A Ruttner reports her restaurant was entered last Sunday night and $35 stolen from the cash register. Police are investigating the incident at the popular seaside resort.
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Pleasure Beach
A. Ruttner
Garh Register
Read This Girls Freckles Melt Away Four Days
An advertisement claims a new cream makes freckles disappear in four days and leaves the skin clean smooth and youthful. It promises a money back purchase price if not satisfied and urges asking for Flyte at Hindle's Drug Stores or any live druggist.
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Hindle
Hve
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Capwrest Lane
Charles Sweeney
Hidith Sweeney
Milford Mass
Paul Sweeney
Leslie Burgess
Ag Tree Surgeon
Westporter
Stutz
Rickenbacker
General Electric
the Electric Storage Battery Co., Phils
Schmitt-Stack
Ee, Inc
Fairfield Ave
Gene Jane Co
Dr? Scholl
Sunday Post
Dudley
Katherine the
Komihal Kow
Buddie
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the Sunday Post
Z.B.T. Burie and
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Lewes
Inia
California
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