Tax Arrears Drive Yields $300000 City Aid
Assistant City Attorney J Parker Seeley and Tax Collector Howard F Smith report over 300000 in delinquent taxes collected since last summer. Hundreds of notices have led to payment before court action, aiding the city as foreclosures begin and efforts continue to pressure nonpayers.
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J. Parker Seeley
Howard F. Smith
Seeley
United States
Unitedates Hi Is
United States District
Smith
Haren
Schuyler Mercit
McLean
Federal Department of Labor
Merritt
Bern
Charities Department
Ten Dollars For A Sense Of Humor Contest
The Bridgeport Sunday Post offers ten dollars each week to the cleverest resident. To win, write a few words on a post card and mail it in. See the Sunday paper for full details and eligibility.
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Dale Lars
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Bridgeport
New Fire Company Organized for Fort Trumbull Beach
Milfort October 25 The Board of Finance refused servicing a 35,090 appropriation for a new area house at Fort Trumbull Beach. Association For Trumbull Beach Inc formed and incorporated today. A clubhouse for the new organization will be erected on a site purchased nearby. Building cost about 5,000 with a frame cone and one story. The group starts a building fund of 1,900 and has purchased two lots on Charles Street from Mrs. Clifford.
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Milfort
Board of Finance
Fort Trumbull Beach
Trumbull Beach
Tus m
Charles Street
Cifforg
President Harding Returns From Southern Trip
President Harding arrived in Washington at 11 am on a rapid return from Atlanta Georgia, beating the Southern Railway Limited by more than two hours. The trip covered the South with the grain run finishing ahead of schedule. The report notes large crowds and a brisk pace of progress as he concluded the journey.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Atlanta
Costello’s Scranton Roots Shape Cartoonist Path
Garald Costello once of Scranton Pa and a New York artist spent a week with Bil Ste a Pelegrin cartooner in a reunion. The tale notes early pay struggles, a sergeant nephew, and a Bohemian week of drawing, with Steinke and Costello reflecting on talent and a fair exchange in Bridgeport.
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Garald Costello
Scranton Pa
Bil
Pelegrin
Ul Fougher
Costello Lades
Stratford Faces 50 000 Loan To Pay Current Bills
Stratford officials expect a quick solution to a looming 50 000 loan to cover current expenses. Councilman Ralph Sherwood and attorney Canfield project a plan where the loan council, chaired by a town leader, will act as Stratford’s representatives to borrow funds. The treasury has been nearly bare, delaying police and fire department pay and raising questions about past budgeting and tax timing.
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Stratford
Canfield
Mearrt
Ralph, Sherwood
Sears
Bern
Pere
Hubbard
Pol
Fire Department
Eickher
Ahorres Canfield
Soan
Inn at Madison Nearly Destroyed by Fire in Conn
Fire destroyed the Inn at Madison early today in Madison Connecticut. Guests escaped in night attire as flames gutted the lodge, roof and walls. Petar Cummings, owner of Rustic Inn at North Guilford, faced trial for a separate charge in Lynch County after a recent raid.
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Madison
Conn
Petar Cummings
North Guilford
Uin
United States Commissioney
Lynch
Mackenzie
Tmrywer
Sixth District Club Holds Masquerade Night Fun
A lively masquerade ball on Wahl Street featured clever costumes and festive atmosphere. Members and guests of the New Sixth District Club enjoyed a cheerful evening with women’s clubs and district leaders organizing judges and prizes for best costumes.
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Hele
Republian
Wahl Street
Fleulf
Sunny
Crosa
Yale Plans to Observe November 11 Memorial Day
Yale announces observance of Armistice Day with a noon ceremony and a lay wreathing by Yale officers at Memorial Hall. The college will pause two minutes in tribute to the 25 Yale men who died in the war and honor the nation with a salute proclaimed by President Harding.
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Yale
Harding
Venya
Averina
Vily
T. W. Tennant Heads Black Rock Civics
T. W. Tennant leads Black Rock civics as a stated executive lineup. The report mentions associates and local names in a fragmented account of a meeting or event with political affiliations and roles.
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T. W. Tennant
Black Rock Civics
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