Hastern Finance Corporation Formed in Norwalk
Norwalk, Nov 17 The Hastern Finance Corporation has been organized in this city with an authorized capital stock of 100,900 divided into 1,100 shares of $100 par value. It will commence business with $25,000. Incorporators include Charles J. Mintz of Bridgeport and Norwalk Attorney John T. Dwyer Judge John O. Keogh. The corporation will deal in bonds and learn.
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Norwalk
Hastern Finance Coporation
Charles J. Mintz
Bridgeport
John ‘T
John O. Keogh
Auto Wrecked as Wind Drives Car Down Hillside
A touring car parked outside the Castle during a strong wind rolled away, crashed through the east fence, plunged down Castle Hill, and ended among trees near Ramuel Longa’s residence. Connecticut plate 56118, taken by Dibble and Brooks of Bethel, left unattended by James H. Corbett’s party. Constable Carlson found no occupants. wind overwhelmed brakes and curtains acted as sails.
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Newtown
Teloeram Service
Castle Firtt
Ramuel Longa
Dibble
Brooka
Bethel
James H. Corbett
Carlson
Castle Hil
Weven
Danbury Firemen Aiding Carmel Blaze In New York Village
Danbury firemen aided Carmel New York volunteers as a blaze swept through the village center. The Smalley Inn fire spread to the Carmel Courier office and the Putnam National Bank, causing extensive damage and threatening the county courthouse. Fire crews, aided by water pumped from the lake, contained the flames despite a strong wind.
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Carmel
Smatley Inn
Putnam County, Courier
Putnam County National Bank
Banbury
Danbury
N. Y
Here
Smalley Inn
Carmel Courier
Fulham M National Bank
Theas
Putnam County Court House
County For
Caw
La France soap and Satvia finishing products ad
An advertisement promotes La France soap for use with any soap, powder, or flakes in tubs or washing machines. It claims safety for delicate fabrics and offers 10 cents per package or 3 34 cents per wash day, plus Satvia for ironing to give a glossy finish. The ad credits La France Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia.
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la France
la France Manufacturing, Company
Philadelphia
Baird Enters Insurance Firm partnership in Bridgeport
William J. Baird, well known in Bridgeport for his ties to Meigs and Co. and long local business, has joined the insurance firm of Harrison Schnee and Cooney. He surrendered his store holdings after Meigs and Company was sold to F Gallup of Eastiveke and Meriden.
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William J. Baird
Bridgeport
Meigs and
Conmany
Neem
Tts & Mshe
Tualnese
Harrison Schnee
Cooney
Batre
Meigs and Company
Gallup
Eotyveke and Meriden
Norwalk Women Elect Black Vice President First
Norwalk Woman's Republican association elected officers for the coming year at the Royal James hotel. The highlight was Bliss Hall becoming the town’s first Black vice president, with Mrs. John Sherman retiring after a year of service and the organization reporting a $146 treasury balance after a busy election campaign.
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Norwalk
Voming
Hi Benton
M Heheeea Hall
Columbia
Gamiella
Charlton J Mewherrt
John Maerriman
Carl A. Tlarstrom
Visa Rider
Rummler
Benton
Mewhert
Clarstrom
Navy Initiated Oil Negotiations Over Pearl Harbor Base
Defense counsel in the government’s cancellation suit argued the Navy Department led trade development for a Pearl Harbor storage base and in negotiating leases with Pan-American Petroleum and Transport, alleging Rear Admiral J E Robinson pushed the project while Interior and Doheny were less active.
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Los Angeles
Navy Department
Ellisville
Pearl Harbor
Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company
Frank J. Hogan
Defense
J .E. Robinson
Secretary of the Interior
Hidward L. Doheny
Wilton Meeting Adjourned Amid Vote Excitement
Wilton November meeting adjourned after heated debate over a four room schoolhouse costing 45000. A petition signed by six electors requested a ballot vote. Over 150 residents attended. two thirds opposed the central school plan, and no date was set for the postponed session.
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Wilton
Wilton Town Hall
Stoddards to Mark Golden Wedding Date
Norwalk reports Mrs. and Mr. Samuel W. Stoddard of 11 Moore will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering at home Wednesday. Residents of East Norwalk ten years, they are well known locally. Mr. Stoddard is a member of Old Well lodge No. 108 and A. Previous years here, the couple lived in Nevike for 30 years. They have two sons Arthur W. of Erie, Penn., and Lester of Schenectady, N. Y., plus grandchildren.
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Nevike
Steaddard
Park and Tilforn
Arthur W
Erle, Penn
An Lester
Schenectady
N. Y
Rfrandchildren
New Evening Wraps Feature Metal Toned Linings
The latest wraps come in gold, silver, or gun metal with velvet linings and fur trimming. A glossy alloyed fabric is described, paired with plush velvet for a luxurious look.
Mother Grays Powders Benefit Many Children
Thousands of mothers report Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease for children. They claim relief from laxative issues, colds, and irregularities, with long-standing praise from mothers and wide sales through druggists.
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Mother Gray
Druger
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Newdee
Newbro
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Inn
France
Lac France
Baird
NAVY
Stoddards
L Iissues
Dawn
Stratford
Hadley’s
Broad
John
Bridgeport, Conn
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