White Ribbon Army Forms To Rally Children Against Prohibition
The National convention of a women's union voted to launch a pledge that binds signers to total abstinence and reverence for the eighteenth amendment. The program will be guided by Elizabeth A Perkins of Ann Arbor, Michigan, with Miss Anna Adams Gordon of Evanston elected president. Today marked International Day for a global focus on security and prosperity.
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Child Welfare Department
Elizabeth A Perkins
Ann Arba
Mich
Home amusements urged to keep families close
Miss Margaret Quillard of New York told a Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations meeting at the YWCA on Golden Hill that home amusements are vital to keep parents and children together. She cited shrinking home play spaces and rising outside entertainments as threats to family comradeship, urging parents to provide appealing home activities.
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Margaret Quillard
New York City
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Golden Hil Street
Misa Quillard
Miss Quillard
T. Merle Shaw
The
Federation of Parent-Teachers
Duluth Michigan
Duluth State Normal School
Esther Gerrwh
Ansonia Driver Fined and Court Hearings Reported
In Ansonia City Court Andrew Nestrovol was fined $25 for operating a motor vehicle without a license. Jack Scevone paid a $10 fine for assault and breach of peace with payment suspended. Helen Tonergran faced breach of peace charges with costs imposed. Jackie Gillis, Worcester Prep player, recovering from injuries after a Williston game. Victoria Spector hosted a miscellaneous shower. funeral services held for Mrs Bessie Fernandes.
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Ansonia
New 18
Andrew Nestrovol
Costa
Bril Munger
Thomas Maluphy
Jack Scevone
Scevone
Helen Tonergran
Anni
Jackie? Gillis
Frank Gills
Wesler Avenue
Worcester Prep
Williston Preschool
Ansonie
Miss Spector
Victoria Spector
Hex Miienda
Broad Street
Lage Puinder
Bessie Fernandes
Tiomis Fernandes
Colburn
Bowling Pin Plant Destroyed by Fire in Abington
The Ashland Novelty Company plant in Abington suffered a destructive fire on November 18. The blaze caused extensive losses to the bowling pin manufacture operation, with an estimated damage of 86,600 dollars. Fire officials cited an undetermined cause, and the plant’s operations were likely halted pending investigation and repairs.
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Abington
Ashland
Stolen car found abandoned near country road in Stratford
Report says a four door coupe belonging to W Probert of Stratford was stolen from Bridgeport area while Mrs Pro Mhert shopped Saturday night. It was found abandoned along a country road near the city limits.
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Danbury
Probert
Stratford
Strom
Pridgeport
Governor Smith Sore Feet After Golfing Spree
Governor Al Smith of New York, visiting Urendil Lick, Ind, is confined to his room with a swollen foot after playing 18 holes of golf daily. Party members call it incipient gout. hotel physician says no infection. He rests, dictates to a stenographer, and catches up on correspondence.
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Urendil Lick
Ind
al Smith
New York
Smith
Slacker Examiner Testimony in High Court Trial
William Smith a Greenwich ear disease specialist testified in the Superior Court about wartime exemption claims and examined whether Luther Hoffman of Port Chester went deaf after ceiling plaster struck her. The case against landlord Frank Dall centers on alleged neglect and cracked plaster with neighbor testimony alleging improper kitchen activity and a gas jet. The jury trial continues.
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Wiliam Smith
Greenwich
Vienna
Christopher L Avery
Superior
Smith
Luther Hoffman
Port Chesser
Frank Dall
Hoffman
Novel antiseptic claims by local drugstore ad
An old advertisement touts a low price for an antiseptic product sold at Ash Hindle Lug Stores and Kingella Drug Store. It promises strong germ destruction, implying it is as powerful as pricier brands and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Kingella Drug Store
My Fist Class
Wen Lyliva
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Badgeport
Davey Brothers, Inc
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Bridgeport Public Market Grocery & Delicatessen
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