Welfare Board approves October bills totaling 92 million
Department of Welfare approved bills amounting to 92,724,199 for October at a semi monthly meeting in Angus Thorne led Hillside Home census shows 185 males and 86 females average daily attendance. Admissions total 54 males 22 females. discharges 51 and 31. One hundred six cases of legal aid handled, 24 new. Applications for aid reached 834 with 234 for clinical aid.
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Department of Welfare
Angus P. Thorne
Superinten
Hillside Home
Thorne
Department For Aid
Welfare aid distribution and visits during September
The department assisted applicants with aid for housing, clothing, coal, groceries, and rent. Investigators visited 965 cases in the month, with 935 visits in September. Occupational therapy work produced 29 items by department instructors, 12 of which were sold.
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Hillaide
Four Drivers Have Licenses Restored in Bridgeport
Four Bridgeport motorists whose licenses were suspended were restored to good standing yesterday by Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner Howard C. Baldwin. Names include Samuel K.H. Knapp of 263 Newfield Avenue linked to a fatal accident and Owen F. Curley of 176 Brock Street. Howard F. Vandersice of 1400 Stratford Avenue, Anthony Rusgle of 302 Lafayette Street charged with operating under the influence. Edward B. Sturges of Sasco, involved in a fatal crash, has no date set for continued hearing. Alfred T. Jackson of 5 Ash Street Fairfield granted a conditional license amid reckless driving charges. August Russell of 259 Willow Street had license restoration refused after reckless driving conviction.
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Bridgeport
Howard C. Baldwin
Thes Sre
Samuel KH. Knapp
Newfield Avenue
Owen F. Curley
Brocks Atree
Howard F Vandersiice
Stratford Avenue
Anthony Rusgle
Lafayette Street
Edward B Sturges
Sasco Hou
Alfred T Jackson
Ash Street
Fairfield
August Russell
Willow Street
Million distributed by Christmas clubs in city banks
Over one million dollars will be paid to Christmas club members as ten city banks start mailing checks in about three weeks. The banks note a $6,400 year to year rise in total deposits, with half the banks planning to redeposit funds in 1928. Neighborhood banks show stronger growth in memberships than downtown banks, with a table listing yearly totals per bank.
Newtown Storm Causes Little Damage Amid Local Turmoil
A Newtown storm brought rain lightning and thunder with minimal structural damage. Traffic slowed as roads flooded briefly, while plans proceed for Trinity guild’s December 1 turkey dinner and Christmas sale. Local residents prepare a widespread social event attracting parishioners from nearby churches.
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Newtown
Trinity Guild
Trinity Church
Trinity
Vehicle death rate drops in state in 1927 year
The state reports one death per 1 050 cars in 1927, a drop from 1926 when the rate was one per 746. Most vehicle accidents in 1927 occurred at about one per 18 cars on state highways, below earlier rates of one per 11 cars in 1906 and 1925.
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State Highways Department of Motor Vehicle
Official Opening Invitation Echoes Holiday Cheer
A festive invitation declares that all ages are welcome to the official opening this Saturday. The scene features playful lines about Dunder and Blitzen ready to go and St. Nick musing on snow by airplane, capturing a whimsical holiday mood.
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Dunder
Blitzen
Jolly
St. Nick
Gift Shop Offers New and Original Family Gifts
A two floor layout on the Main Floor rear and Second Floor front features a modestly priced gift selection described as new and varied. The notice invites readers to inspect the stock for original gifts for family and friends, emphasizing last minute shopping appeal.
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