Questionnaires Mailed to Connecticut Manufacturers War Effort
Chairman William P. Kirk of the Community Labor board has begun mailing manufacturer questionnaires prepared under Leo Korper. The form seeks a factory's war work percentage, non war workers, and plans to shift staff to war production. three copies per company, with details recorded and workers reclassified by community labor boards. The data guides worker placement by the U S Employment Service, emphasizing wartime needs and regulatory oversight by state and federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Kirk
Community Labor Board
Leo A. Orper
Connecticut
United States Employment Service
Labor Board
Community Labor Boards
United States Public Service Reserve
Employment Service
State Advisory Board
Labor Department of Washington
Korper
War Labor Policies Board
Federal Labor Department
War Industries Board
War Department
Navy Department of the United States
U. S. Shipping Board
Temergency Fleet Corporation
Morris Rothenberg Acquitted by Jury
New York broadcasts report that Morris Rothenberg, indicted for the sensational murder of Harry Cohen known as Harry the Yott, was acquitted by a jury today after the district attorney moved for acquittal. The sole witness, an elevator boy, testified in Cohen’s apartment house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris Rothenberg
Harry Cohen
Harry
Cohen
Rothenberg
Bethenby
Phelan Clears James Christianson in Tragic Accident
Greenwich coroner exonerates James Christianson, driver for John Hanson, after truck fatally strikes six year old Charles P. Pragillo on September 24. Death ruled accidental. Hartford reports Tred H. Thrall of Windsor nominated for state Senate by Democrats in the seventh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Phelan
James Christianson
John Hanson
Charles P. Pragillo
Hartford
Absurd Revolving Door Joke from Times Column
A playful Los Angeles Times quip mocks a professor who paces endlessly in a revolving door. The piece remarks that the professor repeats the motion for amusement and notes the humor in his circular routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughland
Los Angeles Times
Fairfield Red Cross Operetta Sylvia at Country Club
Fairfield Red Cross to give an operetta Sylvia written by Wright Herbert at the Fairfield country club Friday evening for the Red Cross. Miss Marion Dunham leads a cast of more than 40 with Miss Mtta Brothwell and Miss Lois Brothwell among principal members. Local notables and a variety of songs and dances promised. also notes on local servicemen and influenza warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cspoeinly
Lrk
Sylvia
Wright Herbert
Crield
Fairfield
The
Red Cross
Marion Dunham
Do M. V. B. Dunham
Atrs
Ns. M. Jloiten
John Leroy Glover
Henry &. Glover
Flo
Fran
Joseph L Flint
Bacon Wakeman
Tairfield Advisory Board
Oliver G. Jennings
Charles A. Town
Thank Ts. Morgan
John OC. Lobdell
Elmore
Banks
Simon C. Bradley
Jonathan Godfrey
George W. Higgins
Beach
Glen Eden Seminary
Marie Coverdale
Osborn Hill
New York City
George P. Higgins
Beach Road
New York
Biltmore
James Burns
Benson Switch
DB. M. Read
Bridgeport
Warning on influenza danger and home Hyomei remedy
Health boards warn of rapid influenza and pneumonia outbreaks sweeping the country and urge prompt treatment at first cold symptoms. The ad promotes Hyomei inhaler as an antiseptic remedy to prevent spread and ease symptoms, claiming quick relief and low cost. It urges purchasing from drugstores and keeping a unit in a vest pocket.
Unclear item description with color list and price
Fragmentary note lists color terms taupe navy brown graphite and copenhages plus a medium gray tone and a price five fifty with location third floor.
Blanket Sale Promises Warmth and Easy Comfort
A shop advertises warm bed coverings to prevent colds with cotton and wool blends. A notably good wool filled blanket with ten warp threads is priced at $6, described as light, soft, and effective against chill. Main floor rear display.
Slippers Charm with Warmth and Colorful Trims
Early morning and evening wear praised for comfort and brightness. Slippers offered in leather, wine, gray, and fup trim at $1.50. Siesta slippers in lav ender and Copenhagen trims at $1.75. Blue gray options with warmth priced $1.75. Assorted colors including pink taupe orchid and fog with ribbon trims at $2.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Curtains of mercerised marquisette and scrim noted
Classified item describes ready to hang curtains in mercerised marquisette and scrim, one yard long with hemstitched borders and edging, including a lace effect and regulation length. Mentions Dutch valance scrim and deep patterned finish for Marquisette curtains.
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Ses
Almong
Crawford
Crawford Coal Ranges
GEO. B. Clark Co., Inc
Broad ST
Rawford
Franklin Bartlett
Sons OF Veterans
U.S. A
High School
Clifford B. Wilson
Alexander Allison, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
N. A. Kimball
Albert Lapke
United Congregational Church
Columbia
Rollinson
L. A. Varnon
Wheeler and Wilson Band
Liberty
Robert Hincks
Singing of America
Entire
Assembly
Frank Bartlett Camp
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main St
Neuss & Vaughn Bridgeport
Hughes and Chapman CO
Stratford Avt
Badgepore
Hershman Wholesale
Center St
Mayr
Riker Drug Store
Norus
Baby
van Zile CO
Mfr
West Hohoken
N. J
Ussoa
VAL
Rista
Democrats
Fairfield Red Cross
Tiffany
Canaan
Pwight B. Tiffany
Winsted
PF. Jones
Salisbury
Malcolm D. Rudd
Health Board
Fale
Jersey
Japan
Fairfield Ave
Cannon Be
Axminster
Howland Dry Goods CO
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