Fairfield Orange Speaker To Address Memorial Day
Captain John F Lynch of Orange will speak at Fairfield Memorial Day exercises. The program, led by the American Legion George Alfari Smith Post, includes a parade with local bands and civic groups, graveside decorations, and town green exercises featuring Rev Rudeps prayers, music by the band, songs by William Clampett, and a patriotic poem recitation by Miss Downey.
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Fairfield
John F. Lynch
Orange
Lynch
208Rd Infantry
House
George Alfrai Smith
American Legion
American Legion Auxist
Red Man
Greenfield Ill
RLML
Red Men's Hall
I. A. Burr
Elm Street
Greenwich Votes on Garbage Plant and Town Hall Work
Greenwich voters at a May town meeting approved 60000 for a garbage disposal plant on Hamilton Avenue and 45000 to complete Town hall alterations. A 35000 soldiers monument appropriation was postponed. A 60000 Town hall appropriation from 1924 was found inadequate due to plan changes and conditions. The Thomas Lyon Homestead Association was allowed to move the Lyon homestead from 1702 to town school property near the Byram bridge with School Committee approval.
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Greenwich
Hamilton Avenue
Monay
Thomas Lyon
Lyon
Byram Bridge
Spaniards land in Manila ending 117000 mile flight
From Madrid the six Spanish aviators saw two reach Manila with the lone plane arriving at Camp Nichols near Manila after 34 days and an 11000 mile journey. Captains Loriga Taboada and Gonzales Gallarza were welcomed with parades, Te Deum at the Cathedral, and cheers as crowds cheered the flyers. The city guarded the plane as plans to return or be presented to the Philippines were discussed.
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Madrid
Phillippines
Spain
Camp Nichols
Loriga Taboada
Gonzales Gallarza
Esteves
Palestine
Loriga
South China
Gloriga
Gallarza
Macao
Paris
Imzon
Camp Nichola
Dlegaapi
Rizay
William Pian
Gallarze
Morocco
Lorigataboada
Wood
Alfonso
Philippine
Harding High Notes Show Potatoes and Golf News
Harding High notes weekly service club receipts totaling 19.15 with Max Chernoff leading room 1123 at 2.70 and Max Tine room 216 at 2.15 for the month a 103.00 check was sent to Mrs Crosby of Hospital Club an assembly featured films on potato production and a West vs old West comparison a golf team meeting elected Paul Duzmatim captain with two matches set against Central High Weaver Hartford Congress High teams on the schedule
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Ronia
Harding High
Max Chernoff
Max Tine
United States Department
Paul Duzmatim
Central High School
Weaver High Schcool O
Hartford
Congress High
City plans dual fight to block water rate rise
Bridgeport faces increased water charges as Hydraulic Co plans higher rates. City to hire expert from Massachusetts to build a defense for city and residents. Hearing at Public Utilities Commission continues. adjournment delays to allow a coordinated offensive. City officials estimate annual city bill would rise by over 106000 dollars, with household bills up about 1.25 dollars.
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Massachusetts
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
F. William Behrens Hag
Hydraulic Cs
Convicts Freed To Rob Bank Allegations Spark Probe
Chicago May 19 AP State's Attorney Crowe plans grand jury testimony from a secret witness who says eight convicts escaped Stateville in a state car, robbed the First National Bank of Lockport for 14000, and returned to the honor farm. Officials and prosecutors gather for a conference to outline a broad inquiry into prison escapes and related crimes.
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Chicago
Robert Crane
Honor Farm
Stateville Penitentiary
First National Bank of
Grand Jury
A. P. Bailey
Lockport Bank
Lockport
Siblings Arrested For Parole Violation In Stratford Tragedy
Coroner's finding absolves Charles D. Hawley of criminal responsibility in Rosco Lamanna's death after a May 7 incident near Barnum Avenue Stratford. Lamanna, 59, died from a fractured skull at Bridgeport Hospital after stepping into traffic while carrying rocks toward a drainwork crew between streetcar tracks. Hawley, driving over twenty mph, warned with his horn but Lamanna attempted to jump in front of the car and was struck. Lamanna worked for the Connecticut Company.
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Charles D. Hawley
Par Street
Stratford
John J. Phelan
Rosco Lamianna
Ffty
Gren Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Lamanna
Connecticut Company
Barnum Avenue
Dorns Street
Hawley
Moroccans Forget War And Attend Fez Annual Fair
In Fez amid fighting within 50 miles Fez residents flocked to a renowned annual fair. Sultan Mulai Uquft entered with the French resident Steeg and 40,000 attendees. Guards of Sudanese troops and legionary guards accompanied him as the fair showcased a blend of ancient pageantry and modern exhibits.
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Faz
Morocco
Fez
Sultan Mulai Useft
Giereral Steeg
Mougin
Soudan
Coney Tae Land
Stationery sale features 50c writing paper and 40c envelopes
Advertisement lists Lord Baltimore Writing Paper at 50c per pack with 24 sheets and 24 envelopes, Cascade Pound Paper about 90 sheets, 40c Cascade envelopes in boxes of 50, 10c writing tablets plain or ruled, and Major Stationery with fancy finish paper and refined envelopes, suggesting a 2 for 1.51 deal.
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Lord Baltimore
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