Restaurant Food Profiteers Face Possible Prosecution
Investigation into alleged profiteering in food by Hartford Bridgeport and New Haven restaurants proceeds. Special Agent Wasen reports lax prices in Hartford, with several cases to go before a federal grand jury. District Attorney to decide prosecutions under the Lever Act as probes target lunch rooms and eateries.
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Cis
Bridgeport
Hiteford
New Haven
Edward L. Smith
Wartford
Federal Grant Jury
William J. Wasen
Bureau of Motion
Department of Justicn
Hartford
Chas
Diggins
Wis
Foley
Rev Terrence B. Smith Improves, Able to Sit Up
The Rev Terrence B. Smith, pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, has shown improvement after two weeks in St. Vincent's hospital. Authorities report he is convalescing and able to sit up for periods, with progress noted last night.
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Terrence B. Smith
Terrenca i. Smith
Tut Church of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Vincent's Hospital
Record Number of Daily Job Applications in Bridgeport
Bridgeport offices report a surge in employment applications with an average of 200 per day at the Connecticut Free Employment Bureau. Superintendent Charles Keller foresees improving conditions soon, while agencies like Mrs. Berg’s at 654 State Street note scarce openings and a shift of workers to domestic roles. Employers and factories indicate small current crews but no immediate upheaval, awaiting natural adjustment in January.
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State Bureau
Keller
State of Connecticut Free Employment Bureau
Charles Keller
cHies
Deidwepore
Mr. Neller
Bridgeport
Carlos. Berg
State Street
Emadt
Berg
Fred
Manufacturers’ Association
Bureau of Employment
Peta
Yarlong
Ciy
Hill
War Veterans' Fund Growing Nearing 10000 Target
Tate reports the building fund campaign of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is nearing 7000, with five factories totaling about 4000 already canvassed. Connecticut firm Lares Sales Co employees pledged roughly 200, aided by about 9 of 10 workers. Campaign officials expect strong future gifts from remaining business leaders to reach the 87590 goal and sustain the postwar Doughboys charity without league backing.
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Tate
Connecticut Company
Lares Sales Company
Campaig N ‘Committee
Bridgeport
Combined Charity Drive Voted To Merge Efforts
City council of social agencies approved forming a combined charity drive in Bridgeport under a coordinating board. A committee will frame a constitution and by laws and propose a unit for the drive with reports due at the November 2 meeting at Charities Building. Representatives from major organizations attended and budgets will determine the drive total.
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Council of Social Agencies
Charities
Bridgeport
Albert B. Lavery
Pratt
American Red Cross
Associated Charities
Christian Union
Ladies* Charitable Society
Protective
Araa
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Nurse Association
Catholic
Zble Bureau
Charities Organization Society
Church Federation
Council of Jewish Women
Hebrew Children’s Aid Society
New England Home For Little Wanderers
Salvation Army
Temple Sisterhood of A ‘War Israel
Travelers' Aid Society
C. Andy
Www. Co. AY Departent of Charities
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Personal Notes From Thursday Thimble Club Meeting
Meeting details mention Thursday at 3 PM at Sophie Smiths home. Arthur Jackson of Malden and Boston visits Walter and Edward Leveen of TR Hagiewood Avenue Bridgeport. They plan to winter at a cottage on Maple Avenue Myrtle Beach and are engaged in business. Jackson, a noted singer, was guest of honor at an informal Leveen cottage reception.
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Arthur Jackson
Malden
Boston
Mass
Walter
Edward Leveen
TR Hagiewood Avenue
Bridgeport
Mapie Avenuty
Myrtle Beach
Mr. Jackson
Leveen Cottage
Lost Weight and Fatigue After Influenza Ad
Mrs. Frank Estes of Auburn Maine recounts eighteen months of weakness after influenza. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength appetite and weight gaining to 140 pounds. She endorses the pills and says a free booklet on building blood will be sent by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. advertisement
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Frank Estes
Whampehire Street
Auburn
Williame
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Antilove Germs May Halt Kissing in Paris
Fragmentary science item claims microbes labeled antilove could kill germs and alter romantic behavior. Unknown text suggests Paris context and other garbled details about social effects and a supposed experiment.
Unclear fragment notes best time at Shire event
Fragmentary OCR reads like a sports or event blurb mentioning best time and ticketing, with names and places garbled. Unable to extract definitive people, teams, or venues to form a coherent card.
Diamonds in Teeth as Mourning Badges for 2 Husbands
Fragmentary report describes a New Orleans woman, Tevill, heir to a rare diamond set in her teeth after two marriages. First husband Augustine Kamiau died or separated, and she contends a vow to keep the jewel for both spouses. She notes discomfort in wearing the diamond but asserts the gesture honors love and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine Kamiau
William
Kmar
Augustine
Tevill
Diamond as Eternal Symbol in a Stubborn Promise
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a diamond as an unbreakable sign of affection. The speaker recalls a vow to wear the gem always, even if unattainable, choosing it to be kept close on the body as a steadfast reminder.
Milford Fire Commission Buys Chemical Apparatus
Milford commissioners purchase the fire apparatus of the Remington Jr. M. C. The device is a near new Exnox chemical unit expanded to only three fires at the IOM Co. yards and has seen limited use. Price paid was $2,250. This chemical is designed for Woodmont.
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Milford
Remington Jr. M. C
Iom, Co
Woodmont
Meni
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Main St—Cor
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Bayer
United Drive For Funds
Sophie Smith
Ame
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Ostar Widinghosm
Bridgeport Avenue
Devon
Widincho
Charles G
Maine
Paris
Toten
Trom
Srip
Fion
Tain
Haine
Wba
Wear
Taesh
Ens Hor
Willienne
New Orleans
Fire Commission
Ty Fcd
Gray
Congress
Jacop Drerus & Sons
York
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