Immigrant Aid Work Praised By Jewish Women Leaders
Mrs. Joseph Friend, president of the National Council of Jewish Women, told about immigrant aid at Ellis Island and ports, noting large council influence. She highlighted the Farm and Rural work division and peace support, with a banquet at the Stratfield attended by Bridgeport members and guests.
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Joseph Friend
National Council of Jewish Women
Bridgeport Cound
Council
Stratfield
Friend
National Council
Ellis Island
Cork
D. Jatz
Adelaide Zeigler
Jorothy Polakowich
Wna & Chorus
Life Scout Rank Awarded In Local Court Of Honor
William Curley of Troop 3 at Hall Home Settlement earned Life Scout rank with ten merit badges. Four Star and three Journalism merit badges went to Frank Kovac Steve Havansck Carl Lassen and Bernard Dietz. Journalism badge awarded to Joseph Malloy Joseph Hayes and Robert Lyte after presenting to examiner Sunday Fest. badges were presented by examiners H W C Myer H T Smith and Frederick Johnson.
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Court of Honw
Boy Scout
Wiliam Curley
Hall Home Settlement
Star Scouts
Frank Kovac
Steve Havansck
St. Paul's
Carl Lassen
Bernard Dietz
First Presbyterian Church
St. Augustine's Troop 23
Joseph Malloy
Joseph Hayes
Robert Lyte
Sidney Marcuse
Lindbergh Receives Biggest Welcome in New York
A dual welcome awaits Charles Lindbergh as Major George Vaugin leads a two formation of planes down the bay while Grover A. Whalen, head of Mayor Walker's committee and head of the American Trans-Oceanic Company, greets him in his two capacities before his return to St. Louis for an even larger public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vaugin
Millerfield
Staten Island
Grover A. Whalen
Walker
American Trans-Oceanic Company
America
Lindbergh
New York
Crotata
St. Louis
New American Le France Pumpers Delivered for Fire Dept
Three latest model American Le France 750 gallon pumpers arrived yesterday and are housed at Fire Headquarters awaiting inspection. A fourth pumper ordered with them will arrive soon. The trio will replace worn Robinson Supers and assign to Engine Houses Nos. 2 4 and 2.
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le France
Fairfield Man Faces Greenwich Charges
Fairfield resident Andrew Bergman appeared in Greenwich Borough Court after a Sunday night Boston Turnpike collision where his license was found in the car. He faces charges of evading responsibility and reckless driving after the vehicle struck two others and was abandoned damaged along the highway. A continuance was granted.
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Greenwich
Boston
Andrew Bergman
Fairfield
Bergman
Mussolini Sees Influence in Europe Codes Reform
In Rome Alfred Rocco, Mussolini's justice minister, claims the Fascist regime will reshape Italy's codes to rival Napoleon's reforms. He predicts the new Civil and Penal codes, begun in 1924, will modernize law with a focus on labor rights and state ideals, aiming for rapid completion.
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Rome
Mussolini
Atand
Napoleon
Alfred Rocco
Rocco
Italy
Sade
Mausolini
Stratford Considers Traffic Zoning Survey Plan
Stratford Town Council weighs hiring Herbert Swan to conduct a comprehensive traffic survey and zoning plan at about $9,000 pending funding and public approval. Swan cited Bridgeport work while councilors discussed broad planning angles and set June 15 for action. Citizens with views are asked to present them to their council members before the meeting.
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Herbert Swan
Bridgeport
Stratford
Swan Tela
Information seized in Soviet raid reaches Washington
The United States reportedly obtained from Britain documents from the London raid on the Soviet Russian headquarters. Officials decline comment but it was understood the material concerned Soviet agents operating in the United States. The number and identities of agents were not disclosed, and officials believed the documents added little new information.
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Washington
London
State Department
Russia
British Educator Praises Darwin In Yale Lecture
Sir George Newman, chief medical officer of Britain, lauded Darwin in a Yale University lecture on Citizenship in the Modern World. He described Darwin's works as transforming rational problem solving and expanding individual education and world citizenship amid four guiding influences: economic, scientific, political, and humanitarian.
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New Haven
Darwin
George Newnan
Eal
Yale University
George
New Haven Caucuses Conclude with Ward Chair Changes
New Haven May 24 11AP No contests developed at Republican caucuses in 33 wards. Ward committees and chairmen for the next two years were elected. In three wards voting was deferred. There were three chair changes and nine changes in vice chairmen.
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New Haven
Governor signs many bills before departure from capital
Hartford May 24 AP Governor Trumbull signed Senate bill 79 creating a commission for a New Haven armory and an appropriation of three quarters of a million dollars for a drill shed. Five appointees received commissions. Also signed were Branford bills on fire relief bonds school bonds and land titles. Other measures include restoration funds for the Henry Whitfield house and utilities and corporate acts. Lieutenant Gov Brainard to preside over the board meeting Thursday.
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Hartford
New Haven
Trumbull
Senate
George M. Cole
Col
Lew's L. Field
Pierrepont Foster
John D. Jackson
Board of
Fhre Commissioners
Branford
Ecclesiastical Society
Henry Whitfield
Colchester Water Co
Rockville-Willimantic Lighting Co
Stamford-Oyster Bay Ferries Corporation
Wolcott Hill
Wethersfield
Signs as history in old English villages and inns
Birmingham May 2 AP Old English villages reveal 1000 to 1500 year histories through inn signs and smithy roots. Signs like Five Alli show rulers priests and workers, while Load of Mischief depicts a man carrying a woman. Villagers preserve tales from Norman Conquest era though records yield little.
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Birmingham
England
Trapped in Mine Men Write Farewell Notes
A May 24 AP report from Fairmont W V describes the EverettyWe mine blast entombing 97 miners. Rescue crews found three bodies with farewell notes on a dinner pail, including Henry Russell who wrote I am at peace with God and asked his wife to tell father I was saved. The Erskines William and Cecil addressed relatives saying We are saved and we do not feel any pain.
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Fairmont
W. Vo
EverettyWe
Maine
Henry Russell
Father
William Erskine
Cecil
Erskines
Man Held for Slaying Is Sued for Divorce
Waterbury May 24 AP Divorce papers served on Michael Turias 42 Bantam Lake held for coroner in slaying of Stanley Gruzas 47 of 44 Fairfield Avenue Thursday morning. Deputy Sheriff John W Jemienits served papers for Albert Bronsky and Mrs Turlas. Papers allege intemperance and cruelty. Police have not broken down the alibi of either Turias or Michael Lennon 42 Grand Hotel, who is also held for the coroner.
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Turlas
Michael Lennon
Grand Hotel
Searchlight Demonstration With Battery A, 62nd Coast Artillery
Eight searchlights with 800 million candlepower each showcased a defense drill at Seaside park for crowds, illustrating locating enemy aircraft with sound locators and coordinating beams. Captain Albert M. Jackson led Battery A as personnel and equipment staged the two mile line, then prepared for return to Fort Totten, New York after brief stay.
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Seaside Park
Spout
Hght
Albert M. Jackson
62Nd Coast Artillery
Thist
Fort Totten
New London
Jackson
A. M. Morton
Herbert A
South America
Bridgeport
Tod
New York
Battery A
Battery
N. Y
Stamford Man Surrenders in Child Assault Case
May 24 AP Stamford police learn from Harrisburg that James Herbert surrendered claiming he was wanted in Stamford for involvement in a serious assault on a 12 year old pupil. Georgeallo is in custody on bonds of 5000 dollars. A third man remains at large.
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Amford
Stamford
Harrisburg
James Herbert
Herbert
George Allo
Assaul
Liberty
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