Nichols Road Nears Full Opening After Completion
Nichols Road is completed and due for use May 28 with the west side already open. Bridgeport Construction head Noble Avenue says crews will finish shoulder cleaning and paving as the concrete cures. The four mile stretch, funded by the Highway Department at $60 per foot, will extend paving toward Nichols to connect Bridgeport with neighboring towns.
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Highway Department
Bridgeport
Nichols
Ine
Shackleton Finishes Nichols Turnpike Project Near Beardsley Park
Mrs Shackleton and crew worked late completing a seven inch concrete highway segment along East Main Street near Beardsley Park. The project extends 200 feet from the corner through the area known as Greenfield and Toward Spain, marking the near completion of the Nichols turnpike work as reported by Telegram.
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Nichols Turnpike
Beardsley Park
Tairfind
Robert Crete Highway 1
Shackleton
Greenfield Slide
East Main Steet
Bile Teu Throuma Etance
Spain
Childs Character Growth Depends on Point of View
Miss Grace Sterling, supervisor of manual arts in primary grades, spoke at Park Street Congregational church on how school activities shape child character. She urged courteous guidance over commands, described building honesty and thoughtfulness through self motivated effort, and advised large scale toys and home play to foster values in children.
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Grace Sterling
Park Street Congregational Church
Miss Sterling
Miss Steeling
Sterling
Obituary notices from a crowded city funeral list
An obituary roundup lists Jane Gilhules wife of Michael Gilhules with funerals at 10 o clock from St Augustine’s and burial at St Michaels cemetery, plus the Macaoine Farrell and Margaret Norton services at Church of the Sacred Heart and St Michaels cemetery. Other notices name Diederich Wo Cone, Mary A Lannon, Mary Delwore, Catherine, James Norton relatives, and a large set of mourners with burial details and church services in Bridgeport area.
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Jane Gishuley
Jane Gilhules
Michael Gilhules
Chapel Street
St Augustines Church
St Michaels Cemetery
Jennie
Margaret Gibule
Charles Wo Phank P
Frederick Mi Gibule
Ren
Macaoine Farrell
James Wo
Margaret Hall Larrell
Park Terrace
Traf & Moore
James A Sullivan
Hugh Carng
St. Michaels Cemetery
Arcade
Denomine
Timothy Muller
Thomas’ Conley
Peter Clark
Joseph H
Charles F. Curley
Margaret Norton
James Norton
St Vincents Hospital
Hanover Street
Church of the Sacred Heart Bursa
Michaels Cemetery
Thomas 1
Leo Norton
Arthma Pratt
Poicy Sturgess
Harry Tilson
Lillian Norton
Swedetick . Cone
Diederich Wo Cone
Post Offica
Mra
Charles YW Tackson
Beechwood Avenue
St Peters Chuch
Mary
Lannon
Mary A Tennen
Nicholas Lannen
Sexton Union Suits at Yearly Low Prices
Men’s Sexton union suits offered at 95c with full freedom of action and sturdy fabrics. Available in nainsook, striped madras, and woven madras, with larger options in finer fabrics for $1.15. Quantities preordered months in advance, main floor front.
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Sexton” Union
Dress shields rise for varied fashion protection
Dress shields and brassierettes promoted for evening wear with net and Gem dress shields in white or flesh tones. Slip over guimpes and net shields offered in all sizes. prices range from 95c to $1.75. Main floor rear.
A. F. L. Seeks End to War Labor Board
A disjointed notice indicates the American Federation of Labor pushing to abolish the War Labor Board. Mentions executive committees and concerns of united states labor, with references to passage of related legislation and railway bonds amid a heated political climate. The fragment hints at broader labor reform actions and executive maneuvering within the federation.
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Howell Barlleith
Howland's Men Offer Finest Straw Hats for Summer Wear
Tomorrow brings warm tests and a chance to enjoy cool straw hats. Bridgeport shoppers can view Sennet, braids, cable edges, and saw edge straw hats priced from 1.85 to 7, with many American-made options. Main floor Lear offers a wide display for Bridgeport and vicinity.
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America
Bridgeport
Sombrero and Terrapin Fashion Notes in Modest Tones
In a colorful season colors tan and light brown dominate softer palettes for dress hats stockings and footwear. Dresses range from straight lines to pleated and beaded designs with crepe de chine fabrics and velvet stripes and price points of 25 29.50 and 39.50.
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Fluor
Lovely Summer Hats Ad with Crepe de Chine Flowers
An advertisement highlights tan and brown summer hats paired with dresses. Crepe de chine dominates the design with velvet flowers, priced from 7.50 to 10 dollars. Some hats mix light and dark browns for a harmonious look. Second Muar feat.
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Muar
Pleated Silk Skirts For Summer at $8.60
Pleated skirts in silk crepe with selt stripes offered as versatile summer wear. Styles include box and double pleats, designed to pair with over blouses sweaters or as a dress for vacationing. Featured colors Narcissus Aphrodite green Sis blue Daphne blue grey Sombrero tan terrag brown and white and navy. Waist bands up to size 4, shown on second floor center.
White Sandals for Summer Fashion Update
White sandals for Summer highlight comfortable women’s footwear. White Kid sandals feature front straps cutouts and side straps with Cuban heels priced at $7. White Kid sandals with vamp cutouts and lo pro rubber heels at $6.49. White Kid Souther Cross sandals offer vamp and strap designs around the ankle or instep. White Elk barefoot sandals listed with low rubber heels at $5. Main focus on versatile, breezy summer wear.
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Nichols Road
Gang Works
Mrs. Shackleton
Ali Steed Nealy
Ani
Ewan
Studebaker
Aipeien
State Street
The
F. L. Mills Co., Inc
Barnum
Tide Water Oil Sales Corporation
Bostwick Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Suah
Stone Wade
Sarah Moostone Wade
John W Wade
Maplewood Avenue
Sidgeport Hospital
Hawley and
Wilmot
Lafayette Street
Turat Wit Bean
George Wo
Geoge
Hig
Harcat
Tie
Mis
Liam Laos
New Haven
Geogiann Bt
Phillip Wilhelmus
Mas Eidheate
Jaococh
Parma Ll
Charles
Parka
Buaial
Bem
Paik
Helen
Cherence
Ligepot Coon
A. F. OF
WAR Labor Board
Tom Tondon
Howland
Pagamas
Mackinaws
Ning
Mer Resort
Howland Dry Goods
Wwe
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