Bankers to Open Organization for Student Members
The Bridgeport chapter of the American Institute of Banking will extend associate membership to anyone interested in banking. Educational classes in banking begin next September. Committees and members from local banks are listed for publicity, membership, reception, advisory, educational, entertainment, athletics, and outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
American Institute of Banking
Wynkoop, I Jr
People's Savings Bank
F. G. Hall
Bridgeport Trust Company
Frank Roger
Connecticut National
L. Q. Robinson
T. L. Watson and Co
W. Davis
George Hugo
BR. D. Goddard
Harry Turner
F. J. Broadbent
C. W. Bitzer
L. J. Kochiss
Bridgeport Men Benefit From New Employment Offices
The four Connecticut offices of the United States employment service report 299 positions filled by May's first week. Bridgeport led with 48 placements, while Waterbury and Willimantic joined in sizable totals. A shortage of skilled and common laborers persists, with farmers especially in need, as field rep David Wider places 168 skilled farm workers statewide and coordinates with county bureaus and farm officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartimornd
United States Employment Service
Connecticut
Lea A. Korper
Avery
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Willimantic
David Wider
Filder
Thei & Employment Service
Rider
Officers Named for Local Chapter with 110 Members
The chapter now has 110 members. President is George L. Moore of West Side Bank, Vice president 5. W. Davis of City Savings, secretary T. J. Wynkoop Jr. of People’s Saving, treasurer B. Hoskins of Mount Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Merrill Geach
F. M. B Dick
George L. Moore
West Side Bank
5. W. Davis
City Savings
T. J. Wynkoop, Jr
People's Savingr
Urer
Mob lynching reported near Barney harms four suspects
VALMOSTA Ga Aly 1 Hays Turner and his wife Mary Turner faced mob violence over a farmer Hampton Smith murder and wife’s wounding near Barney last Thursday night. Two more African American men Will Blend and Will Thompson were lynched Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valmosta. Ga
Hays Turner
Mary F Turner
Hampton Smith Teooks
Farmer
Barney
Will Blend
Willi Thompson
Norwalk Guardsmen Parade for Red Cross Review
Norwalk held a Red Cross parade Sunday with the Sixth Separate Battalion of the Connecticut State Guard, led by Major Edward P. Weed. Colonel Clifford F.R. Wilson, LtCol Z Moss Ives, and staff observed as troops and Red Cross workers, including many women, marched through Norwalk on the Green, praised for high efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Red Cross
Connecticut
State Guard
Clifford FR. Wilson
Z. Moss Ives
Military Emergency Board
Hertford
Edward P. Weed
Wilson
Ives
Wnit
Red Cross Creed Speech Calls Americans to Fund Drive
Rev William Wallace Rose speaks at the Church of the Redeemer urging Americans to support a second Red Cross gift of 100 million dollars. He ties the cause to principles like the Monroe doctrine and the golden rule, contrasts American ideals with German policy, and urges immediate generous giving in Lafayette’s memory.
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William Wallace
John Hay
United States
Western Hemisphere
Donouracy
Wigen
Germany
China
Ib Chinaman
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
America
Alsace-Lorraine
Red Cross
Gen. Pershing
General Pershing
Lafayette
Paris
Rance
France
Lafayette Herve
Americ Reel Cross
Clara Barton
Caillaux Demands Immediate Army Court Trial
Ex premier Caillaux, jailed on treason charges, writes to his attorney demanding a speedy court martial. He accuses prosecutors of delays and insists on being brought to trial at once or released. The turmoil around his case is noted in this wartime dispatch.
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Tars
Cailaux
Tril
Noonan
Ais
Afte
Willy
Bolo Dasha
Bolo Mashu
Mastroni Suspected in Factory Theft on Barral Avenue
James Mastroni, 42, allegedly slipped from a Main Street route with a warehouse house containing 2133 cords of muslin at the Thompson Taylor factory on Barral Avenue. He was pursued yesterday by detectives Washbury and Seon as he walked near the factory. Mastroni has long been employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mastroni
Withhmas
Thoms Pp. Taylor
Barral Avenue
Washbury and Seon
Miustrani
Church Leaders Unite in War Effort Sermon Focus
Dr Worth M Tippy of New York preached at United church on wartime duties and the moral questions of the conflict. He cited church cooperation with the Red Cross and noted Protestants Catholics and Hebrews working together to support the nation and educate the public on war aims. Day at Wellsley College preached elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth M. ‘Yippy
New York
United Church
Jdr
William ‘Horace Day
Belgium
France
Poland
Russia
Tippy
Federal Council of Churches
Dippy
America
Trypy
Red Cross
United States
Dr. Day
Wellesley College
British Trench Veteran Speaks at United Church
Under the Men’s Red Cross rally, Corporal R. Derby Holmes of the 22d London Battalion Queen’s Royal West Surrey regiment will speak at United Congregational Church next Tuesday evening at o o clock. The Somme veteran will discuss “Pankees in the Trenches” with thrilling frontline experiences. Public attendance is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Congregational Church
R. Derby Holmes
London
Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment
Holmes
The
Somme
Russell's Views Not Given Voice by Speaker Here
MM A Howlett of New York lectured on The end Has Isnded Milliong Now Wilving Will Never Die under the auspices of the International Bible Students Association with War bureau permission. An audience under 300 heard the talk, while police monitored its content. authorities had recently scrutinized the association in Sreak-Inn and about several members were taken into custody. Howlett argued that the world has ended and a new order begun, basing this on a Greek kosmos translation he says means organization, citing Nebuchadnezzar's dream fulfilled in 1914 and Jewish return to Palestine, with a postwar conference to be held there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bible Students’ Association
War Bureau
MM. A. Howlett
New York
Faster Thussell
Sreak- Inn
Howlett
Idikentou
Nebuchadnessar
Palestine
Peace Conference of Nations
Record-Breaking Caproni over Resnati Cortege
New York on May 19 reports a Caproni airplane carrying the ashes of Captain Antonio Resnati will fly above his funeral procession. Piloted by Captain Hugo DAnnunzio and Sergeant Gianfelice Gino the craft will follow the train from Mineola to St Patrick's Cathedral then above the funeral route with military escort and attending officials from American Italian and British organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Caproni
Antonio Resnati
America
Luesay
Mineola
Hugo D'Annunzio
Sergean Gianfelice Gino
Pennsylvania Terminal
St. Patrick's Cathedrral
Aero Klub of
War Bureau to hold Stepney meeting with two speakers
The War Bureau has arranged a large gathering at Stepney on Wednesday evening. Mrs. ie Coverdale and William F. Kirk will be the speakers, presenting at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepney
War Bureau
Ie Coverdale
William F. Kirk
MacGregor Golf Clubs Offer Quality and Price
If you golf, try the MacGregor clubs and see what distance you can get. Crawford MacGregor drivers and brassies have calf chips that don't slip. Stout hickory shafts with a great whip to them. Irons are hand forged with dotted blades. Fourth floor, $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Crawford MacGregor
Soldier kit and Victrola TV advert copy blend
A compact soldier care kit features tough fabric, multiple pockets, and straps for organizing personal items including a mirror and brush. The ad promotes a Victrola VA with numerous records, small size under 16 inches square and 9 inches high, priced at 42.50, with installment payments described and fourth floor location.
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Victor
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