American firm wins oil battle in Mexican court
In Mexico City on November 17 the Mexican court granted the appeal of the American concern Mexican Petroleum Co. and barred the department of industry from cancelling drilling permits. It struck down sections 14 and 35 of the new oil law as applied to this suit, a decision seen as a potential wedge toward more rulings against the law. The ruling does not declare the whole law unconstitutional, but signals a judicial path that could affect foreign oil interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Associated Press
Mexican Petroleum Company
Department of Industry, Commerce, and Labor
Supreme Court
Shriners Conduct Country Fair Opens at Mosque
The Arab patrol of Pyra mid temple staged a three day country fair at the Mosque on State Street. Activities include a side show carnival booths and entertainment with the Arab patrol drill team in formal dress. Tonight is Arab night and tomorrow Shriner night with visitors from Bridgeport Stamford Greenwich Danbury and other areas expected. Committee members include R. M. Davies Judge Frederic Bartlett F. B. Blakeman Arthur MacNaughton William Wichels A. Armstrong and J. D. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Temple
State Street
Arab Patrol
Country Fair
Bridgeport
Stamford
Greenwich
Danbury
Kew Haven
State
R. M. Davies
Frederick Bartlett
F. B. Blakeman
Arthur MacNaughton
William Wichels
A. Armstrong
J. D. Gray
Danbury Man Held for Non-Support
Danbury police arrested 69 year old Eugene Platt on a non-support charge filed by his wife Eucabeth Platt. He was found hiding in a deserted shack on a rural road, starved and unpaid, with three children aged up to ten, while his wife undergoes surgery. His case will be heard in Danbury City Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Eugene Platt
Eucabeth Platt
Platt
Trevellee
Fire fought chimney blaze at Al Star on Fairfield Avenue
A still alarm at 1 30 a m reported a chimney fire at Al Star restaurant on Fairfield Avenue near Broad Street. Chemicals were used to control the blaze with no damage reported.
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Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Emulsified cod liver oil boosts health benefits
The emulsified form increases absorption and bioavailability, allowing fats and fat-soluble vitamins to be utilized more quickly by the body. Smaller droplets present more surface area for digestion, enhancing delivery of nutrients like vitamins A and D.
Coon Warns Diphtheria Danger In Bridgeport
Dr William H Coon health officer warns diphtheria danger remains despite no recent deaths. He urges parents of children 6 months to 6 years to bring them to the free Welfare building clinic for toxin and serum treatment during morning hours, especially for those unable to access a private physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
William Hall Coon
Three Injured in Six Bridgeport Auto Accidents
Three persons were injured in six automobile accidents in Bridgeport yesterday and last night. A two and a half year old boy from 135 Caroline Street was struck by a car on Willis Street, treated at Emergency Hospital, and sent home after two stitches. A four and a half year old girl from 438 Bunnell Street was hit on Willis ton Street, treated for bruises, and sent home. A ten year old boy from 996 Black Rock Avenue was knocked down on Kossuth Street near Sterling Street by a car driven by Rev. M. J. Gole, then ran away uninjured. A large bus from Gray Line collided with a parked car on Bond Street, causing damage but no injuries. Additional collisions occurred at Barnum and Seaview, and Middle Street with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Cid
Alice Karalus
Bunnell Street
Joseph A. Nowicz
Wilmot Avenue
Williston Street
Bunnell
Seaview Avenue
Ralph Lenoir
Bridgeport Hospital
Karol Zebrowski
Black Rock Avenue
Kossuth Street
Sterling Street
M. J. Gole
Pine Street
St. Michael's Parochial School
Gray Line Bus Corp
Henry Mills
Boston Avenue
Bond Street
William Baker
Iranistan Avenue
John Alexander
Washington Avenue
Salvatore Millmac
Helen Street
Barnum and Seavew Avenue
Middle Street
White Line Bus Company
Jitney
Robert Johnson
Carroll Avenue
Domenick Antonelly
Taft Avenue
United States Senator Tied to Mexican Arms Plot
Albany Calif November 17 police link a United States Senator to a plot to smuggle arms to Mexican revolutionists. A raid seized a 16 room home of John Minnerstam head of Pacific Army Co San Francisco with machine guns rifles pistols and ammunition. Officers refused to name the implicated senator and will forward letters to the Department of Justice. Minnerstam sought tonight with a warrant charging possession of machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Calif
Associated Press
United States
John Man Iratam
Pacific Army Company
San Francisco
Polles
Department of Justice
Minnerstam
Scotland Yard Uses Radio to Exchange Fingerprints
The Associated Press reports that Scotland Yard and Chicago police successfully used radio to exchange fingerprints. Wireless transfers identified Amen here as wanted in Chicago, with authorities planning to return him. Burglars burglarized a grocery at 1386 Fairfield Avenue and stole cigarettes, candy and canned goods. Tony Anthony linked to the break in, reported yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Scotland Yard
Chicago
Fairfield Avenue
Tony Anthony
Eastern Star harast whist and Pom ochle party set
Devon Deon reports the annual harast whist and Pom ochle party of the Order of Eastern Star will be at the Masonic Temple Saturday at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to attendees. A play titled Mrs Jenkins Brilliant Idea, shown Tuesday at the Methodist Church parlors in Mitford under Myrtle Beach Ladies Aid Society auspices, drew many attendees and was a great success.
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Deon
Order of Eastern Star
O'Cllock
Masonic Temple
Mrs. Jenkins’ Brill
Mitford
Myrtle Beach
Ell Mix
New Haven
Constance Newhall
William Newhall
Daytona Avenue
Henry Garippy
Naugetuck Avenue
Newhall
Milford Hospital
Garippy
Mberty
Mix
O'Hara
Broad Street
St. Peter's Church
Maunder
Samuel Bradner
Bridgeport
Kayopha
Wilcox Medrial Hall
Church of Christ Congregational
Margaret Ballantine
Milford High School
Turtles' Aid Society of
Devon
Howard Hallock
J. Edward Eliott
William A Sullivan
E. ©. Plummer
Arthur Rydene
Frank Douglass
Gordon Lingard
Wepawang Rifle Club
Walter Clark
Orange
Boy Scouts
Jenkin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Myrtle Beach Chapel
Methodist Church
George M. Brown
Stratford
Epworth Leaguers
Huntington zoning plan urged by Representative Nothnagle
Huntington residents heard Rep. Edward Nothnagle of Nichols argue for adopting a village zoning plan to protect residential areas from out of control development. He cited Trumbull’s success since July and noted restrictions on nonconforming buildings while allowing essential local uses. Judge Dillon questioned minority rights, but supported zoning as necessary for Huntington’s future growth. A townwide meeting will be held to present the facts to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Huntington Republican Club
Edward Nothnagle
Nichols
John B. Russ
Wothnngle
General Assembly
Trumbull
Bridgeport
Nothnagle
Nothnngle
Easton
Fairfield
New York
Board of Appeals
Humber
Woman Taken for Acute Appendicitis to Bridgeport Hospital
Miss Clara Laonavits of 86 William Street was treated at Emergency hospital for an acute appendicitis attack. Dr. Jacob Lerman diagnosed the condition and she was moved by city ambulance to Bridgeport hospital at 3:40 o clock for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Laonavits
Elxtech
Wiliam Street
Jacob Lerman
Wan Te-r
Bridgeport
Stags Barred From Denbury High Dances
Danbury High School authorities barred both male and female students from attending dances without partners. Principal Bassett ordered students to bring a real partner, escorting requirements, and reduced admission from 60 to 75 cents per couple as an incentive to attend.
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Dannbury
Airl
RC Jascett
Sheik
Denbury High
Pringtpal
Bassett
Danbury High Suborities
Stags
Milford Funeral Today For FiveYearOld Killed By Car
Funeral services for Constance Newhall five who died after being struck by a car driven by Henry Gariepy of Devon will be held at George J. Smith parlors on Broad Street tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev William J Guggenheim officiating. Coroner Mix held a hearing with Gariepy and three witnesses. Gariepy bonded on 1000 dollars. The accident followed a fatal crash that also touched Milford High sports and local civic events as the town mourns.
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Milford
Omar W. Pratt
Noyes R. Bailey
Lawrence T. Gallagher
Bay View
Mitford
Gallagher
Larkin House
Batley
Superior Court of
New Heaven
Platt
New Haven
Platter
Constance Newhall
Henry Gariepy
Daytone Avenue
Devon
George J. Smith
Broad Street
William J. Guggenheim
Willy Newall
Daytona Avenue
Garlepy
Eli Mix
Virginia Street
New York Drive
Point Beach
Pearl and
Hill Streets
Milford High School
Central Grammar School
Victor Barber
T. Lynch
Pond Street
Healey's Market
Bridgeport
River Street
Lafayette
Broad Streets
David Lane
Westmoreland
N. H
Lane
Arneh
WMCA
Chinatown
Royal Arcanum Lodge
Stamford
South Norwalk
Edith Granitlo
All Street
Granitlo
Eleanor Walmgley
Fort Trumbull Beach
Mins Walmeley
Pauline Thomas
Josephine Sullivan
Mary Rice
Frances Levin
Katherine Bonow
Mildred Plerk
Mollie Granitto
Violet Granitto
Madaline Granitto
Corinne Ford
Soular Betz
Iigh Street
Two Found Guilty in Bridgeport Bond Theft
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on November 17 Associated Press reports Bob McKechtin and Daniel F Mulligan convicted of possessing 79000 Bridgeport bonds stolen from a New York City bank. Co defendant John J Walsh faced conviction. If upheld, maximum penalty is three years in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Associated Press
Santast
Bob McKechtin
Daniel F. Mulligan
Bridgeport
New York City
John J. Walsh
Whs
Stratford Inches Toward Liability for Defective Walks
Stratford officials contemplate an ordinance making property owners liable for damage from defective walks or uncleared snow in front of homes. The measure, authorized to amend the town charter, may go before council next meeting. Also reports of arrests for unlicensed driving and local grange officers and a Bridgeport charity show are noted along with car incidents and a Stratford Center Masonic fundraiser.
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Stratford
Bridgeport
Joseph Mannarina
DeWitt Street
New Haven
Victor Marcus
Stratford Center
Mannarino
L. B. Abel
Willow Street
Waterbury
Lea Violette
Readstreet
Grange
Housatonic Grange
Leon F. Baker
Orville
Morac
Samuel H. Baker
George
Cata
Frank Robinson
New York
Sarah A. Murphy
Fairfield Avenue
St Rose's parish supper serves over 1100 at Newtown casino
St Rose's Roman Catholic church in Newtown held its annual parish supper under Rev William H Kennedy drawing large crowds from Bridgeport Danbury Bethel and other towns plus New York and New Jersey. Women led the event with help from men serving over 1100 of the 1000 plus planned attendees. Music by a Danbury quartet and a busy candy booth added to the evening's attractions.
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Newtown
St. Rose's
St.Rove's Casino
St. Rose's Casino
B. F. Connors
St. Mary's
Bethel
St. Rose's Church
Father Connors
Charles M. Kelly
Willimantic
Bridgeport
Danbury
Waterbury
South Norwalk
Shelton
Ansonia
Delay
New Haven
Redding
Brookfield
Southbury
Monroe Trumbull
New York City
New Jersey
Brookfield Congregational Session Draws About Seventy Attendees
In Brookfield center on Tuesday about 70 members from northern Fairfield county Congregational churches attended a fellowship meeting. Rev. Ambrose C. DeLapp preached the morning sermon, with Rev. Frederick Welsh moderating. Afternoons featured Rev. William Kirkwood and Rev. Allan Lorrimer speaking on Japan missionary work. dinner was served in the chapel. Personal items note weddings, visits, and social events including a Pokono grange card party fundraiser.
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Brookfield
Congregational Churches
Fairfield County
Brookfield Center
Ambrose C. DeLapp
South Norwalk
Frederick Welsh
Bethel Congregational Church
William Kirkwood
Bethel
Broadway Tabernacle
New York
Allan Lorrimer
Congregational Church
Sound Beach
Japan
McCook High Football Player Dies From Injuries
Jack Murray, a McCook High School student who played his first game of the season last Friday against Trenton High School, died today from injuries suffered during the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Cook
Neb
Associated Press
Jack Murray
McCook
Trenton High School
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Scott
U.S
New Haven Superior Court
Gould
Fred Gould
Wright's Mill
Putnamville
Montpelier
North Branch
Henry Nothnagle
Milford Expressman
Criminal Superior Court of
Daniel Strecker
Union Avenue
Lont
Rufus Booth
Robinson
Charlotte Rowe
South Avenue
Edward H. Thompson
Him Street
Albert A. Rowet
Gorham Avenue
Hamdon
Philip E. Bourque
York Street
St. John's Lodge
America Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
Barnum Avenue
Azalla Chapter
John Buckley
Cheater Smith
Plumb and Bartram
SY. Rose's Church
John
Ford, L. I
Mary C Haight
Wiliam Lee
Kenneth Lee
Mae Lynch
St. Mary's Rectory
William Hamlin
Middlebury
Levi H. Warner
Edgar H. Beers
Pokono Grange
Henry B. Farrell
Peter H. Fennell
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