Miss Helen English to Wed Thomas Gillespie
Mrs William Thomas of 435 Lind ley street hosts a shower for Miss Helen English who will wed Thomas Gillespie in October. Asters and dahilas decorate the home. luncheon, music and games follow. Present are numerous friends and relatives including Miss Mildred Buswell and Miss Kay English among others from Danbury and New Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Lindley Street
Helen English
Thomas Gillespie
Mildred Buswell
Helen _Kupec
Grace Bilot
Kay English
Nan Bellew
Bertha Chincock
Anna Golden
Abbie
Catherine Coughlin
Maude Genobar
Frances and
Musa Margaret Gillespie
Clara J. John
Catherine Mead
Mae Bonners
Danbury
Mary Coughlin
Alton Jewel
Wiliam Piquette
Mae Clancy
John Black
Georg Watt
J. O'Neil
Walter Dreher
George Scanlon
Thomas Higgins
John O’brien
New Britains
New Haven Blaze Overcomes Seven Firemen
In New Haven on October 2 seven firemen led by Assistant Chief William J Kilroy were overcome by gas fumes and smoke during a fire at Frank G. Drews house, the Winchester Arms president. One firefighter was injured by falling slate. The blaze spread rapidly, causing heavy water damage. Fire officials suspect a faulty electrical wire or careless matches as the ignition source. All men recovered after a short rest and returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Willam J. Kilroy
Frank G. Drew
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Kilroy
James C. Shaw
Daniel O'Mara
John King
Albert Dolan
William Behring
Hirnest Koella
Howard P. Hermance
Martin J. Fleming
Morris Attacks G O P Over Tariffs and Welfare
The piece cites Morris criticizing Republicans for tariff policies and monopolies, likening tariffs to crutches that hinder industry. He argues high tariffs burden consumers and praises the Kaiser's era as failed policy. He contends American prosperity masks farmer and worker hardship and calls for reevaluating tariff approaches.
Seven Nabbed Narcotics Suspects Face Bench Warrants
New Haven October 3 Bench warrants were issued today against seven men arrested August 29 in a Meadow Street narcotics raid after a gun battle in which two suspects and Joseph W. Gautier of Boston an anti narcotics squad member were wounded. The named defendants are Fred Colgere Michael Costelo Ralph Campanzano Michael Crustini Enrico Esposito and Michael Mercurio all of New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Podragm
Meadow Street
Joseph W. Gautier
Boston
Fred Colgere
Michael Costelo
Ralph Campanzano
Michael Crustini
Enrico Esposito
Michael Mercurio
Immigration Head Urges Dismissal of Firpo Charges
Immigration Commissioner H H Curran urged Secretary of Labor Davis to drop deportation for Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo. He said the arrest warrant should be cancelled and perjury charges before Commissioner Hitchcock be resolved. Curran accused Canon Chase of using newspaper backing to push the case and criticized hip hip hurrah tactics as motives behind the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. H. Curran
Secretary of Labor
Davia
Luis Angel Pinpo
Elis Island
Firpo
United States
Hitchcock
Curran
Canon William Chase
Anmmigration Board
Currancald
Bernard H W. Sandfer
Firpe
Il Wuminating
Chase
Chass
Canon Chase
Theo'ry
Middletown Springs
Bandler
Currat
Council of Churches Plans Meeting on Religious Education
The Bridgeport Council of Churches will meet at First Methodist Church at 7:45 PM to discuss a Board of Education plan allowing children in public schools to miss one period weekly for religious education. The religious education committee, now with broad denominational representation, invites interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Council of Churches
Board of Education
Committee of Religious Education
Williams Named for Internal Revenue Post
Augustus L. Williams, head of the state employment bureau, was nominated to fill the Internal Revenues Department vacancy created by Chester M. Newton’s elevation to division chief. Alderman Stephen P. Champion was chosen to succeed Williams, but Washington officials objected due to age limits in the revenue act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Augustus L. Williams
State Employment Bureau
Internal Revenues Department
Chester M. Newton
Williams
Stephen P. Champion
Revenue Post
Robert O. Eaton
Alderman Champion
Washington
Champion
Aged Woman Revived After Gas Leak Near Home
Mrs. Starriet Oakley, 70, was overcome by a gas leak from a loose bracket at 1245 North Avenue. Relatives found her unconscious and an ambulance took her to Emergency Hospital where Dr. Marcottee restored consciousness.
Wrecking Tug Raises Sea Sled Off Shipping Point
Stamford report says a wrecking tug arrived from New London and began lifting the 33 foot sea sled owned by J A Eyre after the craft sank near Shipping Point during Tuesday's heavy storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
New London
J A. Eyre
Foint
November Kitchen Shower For Bride to Be Jane Colina
Miss Jane Colina daughter of Mrs Mary Collins of 520 Peaven nock street received a kitchen shower recently at the home of Miss Catherine Kelly 41 Capitol avenue. Invited guests included Miss Mary Donovan Miss Bana Giblin Miss Winnie Ward Miss Mary Sherman Miss Agnes Hughes Miss Mildred Carroll Miss Catherine Ward Miss Ruth Barker Miss Margaret Collins Mr Joseph Cavanaugh Mrs K Doherty Mrs Hart Lockwood Mrs Teter Yager Mrs Edward Murray Mrs John McCarthy Miss Elizabeth Mole Mrs W Baker and Mrs H Stollmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Colina
Mary Collins
Peavennock Street
Catherine Kelly
Capitol Avenue
Misa
Daniel Conroy
Mary Donovan
Bana Giblin
Winnie Ward
Mary Sherman
Agnes Hughes
Mildred Carroll
Catherine Ward
Ruth Barker
Board awards funds for ex soldiers aid in Hartford
At a Board of Control meeting in Hartford the American Legion was granted 16600 for care of disabled and indigent soldiers. Clarence Scarborough said weekly costs run 2500 to 2000 and relief income will be about 2000 weekly. The Legion will repay 16500 to the state November 15. Also 5009 was allocated for the Attorney General's office to cover doctors trial expenses. James Curran, longtime Middletown state hospital cook, retires on a 642 yearly pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Board of Control
American Legion
Clarence C. Scarborough
Commission of the Legion
Legion
Attorney General’s Office
Healy
James Curran
Cook
State Hospital
Middletown
Auctioneer Job to Be Explained by Sponsor
Alderman Arthur A Baker will explain to the ordinance committee his proposed city auctioneer ordinance. The city official would serve without salary and be paid commission from sales he conducts. Amendments on oil burning equipment installation and operation will be considered. An ordinance banning street parking westward from Main to Congress will also be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Baker
Main Street
Congress Street
Aldermanic Wire Committee
Lamps Committee
Y M C A Boys Will See Movies Tonight
The boys department of the Y M C A will host an entertainment in the educational building tonight. A program of moving pictures includes a comedy and two scenic reels, one filmed in Connecticut showing Bridgeport boy scouts. The new club room opens for boys over 18, and class announcements will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Bridgeport Boy Scouts
Fame and Club
New French Face Powder Promises Lasting Matte Finish
An advertisement touts a new Mello-glo beauty powder from France that resists perspiration, hides pores, and leaves a natural soft velvety complexion. It claims the powder stays on until removal and offers a fine, pure texture.
Water a Day Helps Kidneys Say Jad Salts
A classic ad suggests a quart of water daily aids kidney function by flushing acids from rich meals. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse kidneys, relieve bladder irritation, and improve urinary health, with a physician check recommended twice yearly.
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ASP
Cont
Uneeda
Rai
Ceylon
Java
Formosa
PRG
Enerye
Naa. Co
William Hohenzollern
William Hoh
Germany
Council OF Churches
Williams IS
Internal Revenue Post
Che
Read Co
Cash Bargain
Jersey
Emerson Store
Main St
Brooklawn Ave
Noble
Jessie Japp
Langlands
Winfred M. Japp
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