Dr Day lauds world religious leaders' tolerance in Stockholm meeting
Dr William Thorace Day spoke at a Stratfield luncheon about a Stockholm summer gathering of religious leaders from diverse denominations. He praised universal understanding, multilingual prayers, and a chorus of hymns as symbols of future world peace and better education, urging bilingual education for American children.
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William Thorace Day
Stockholm
Kiwlans and Civitan Clubs
Stratfield
Dr Pay
Civitans
Civitane
Kiwanis Club
Civitan Club Receives Welcome at Inaugural Hall Event
Visitors heard brief speeches outlining policies for the new Civitan club. President Wallace Bayliss welcomed attendees and presented the Civitan group with an alarm clock. Wyman Tohngen of the Civitans replied with a return invitation to the next meeting.
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Civitan
Hiwanis
Clty
Wallace Bayliss
Civitar Club
Wyman Tohngen
Civitans
Garage on Middle Street to be razed for parking
The ITravelers garage on Middle Street will be torn down within a month and replaced by a modern parking building. Schnee and Schnee say the structure cannot be remodeled to meet city widening requirements and tenants will be relocated before wrecking begins.
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Middle Street
Itravelers
Schnee
Samuel Schnee
Aggressive Warnings Target Foreign Agitators in Panama
Panama warns foreign agitators they face summary deportation as pernicious undesirables or risk involvement in labor and social movements. The government casts such actors as threats to national order and hints at swift action against perceived subversive activity.
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Panama
Return of Hunter Shape Stratford Council Strategy
Edward Fairfax Ludlow, Bridgeport independent candidate for Stratford council, says Rutherford Hayes Hunter may be rehired as town manager if the People’s General committee wins a confidence vote. He criticizes spending, urges permanent road and sewer improvements, and calls for a louder, more active Stratford council.
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Rutherford Hayes Hunter
Stratford
People’s General Committee
Edward Fairfax Ludlow
Bridgeport
Rutherford Hayes Lnter
Hunter
Ludlow
Derby
Derby Road
Stratford Center
Shelton
Nichols Road
Leaves From a Business Woman Notebook in Fashion Sale
A catalog-style note promotes stylish outfits for the business woman with prompt service. Frances Faire Frocks for slim figures feature twill, silk braid accents, and white cuffs at $19.50. Tailored satin models for full figures run $19.50 to $25 with coordinating top coats $29.50 on the second floor display.
Shoes for Winter 1925 Offer Slender Silhouettes and Rich Fabrics
A new slenderness marks Winter 1925 shoes with skillful leathers and buckles. Daytime styles are tailored or elaborated to pair with afternoon frocks while evening shoes feature metal brocade satin. Featured prices range from $5.50 to $9 with various pump styles and heels. Expert shoe folks ready to ensure comfort on the main floor. Tee
New curtains and draperies on display on third floor
A complete showing of ruffled Marquisette curtains with tie bands in blue gold rose on white grounds, Filet net curtains from 2 to 4.50 per pair, 30 inch wide furniture coverings from 2 to 7.50 per yard, Velour double faced curtains from 18.50 to 29 per pair, three piece Velour over drapes in blue gold taupe and rose at 3.75 per set, cretonnes 29c yard, art muslins 29c, silk marquisettes 50c yard on the third floor.
Half Million Paid in Gasoline Taxes
Special to The Bridgeport Feietram reports Connecticut collected more than 2.7 million dollars in gasoline tax receipts from January 1 to June 20 1925. The state averages 2.48 dollars per registered vehicle and ranks among a few states with a one cent per gallon gas tax. Other states cited include New York New Jersey Massachusetts Ohio Maine North Dakota Rhode Island and Texas with taxes ranging from one to five cents per gallon.
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Bridgeport
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Ohama
Maine
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Texas
Bolivia Coating Promises Rich Navy and Gold Tones
Bolivia, a renowned Fall and Winter coating, features deep tones of navy beaver and taupe with an ideal silken luster. The fabric measures 54 inches wide and is priced at 5 dollars per yard.
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Bolivia
Popular Satin Crepe Frock Fabrics On Sale For Fall
The article promotes satin faced frock fabrics as a fall favorite with all silk crepe satin offering soft drape and rich beauty. Featured heavy fabric shown in burgundy epinard green pencil blue pansy cuckoo priced at 3 dollars per yard.
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Havana
Gayana
Mexico City
New York & Cuba
DR. Day
Cudahy Packing Cousa Makers of
Pitan Harne—Bacorr—Lord
Water St
Bridgeport, Conn
Cudahy Puritan
Luctiow
Stratford Council
EB F. Ludlow
Connecticut
Peuivren
Fletcher
Bridgeport Savings
S. W. Cor
Main & State Sts
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