Newsy Breezes From Nearby Shore Resorts
Labor Day and tag day along the beaches drew crowds as Red Cross coin collectors moved in three shifts from morning to evening. Beachgoers arrived by the bushel, with many rooms and houses pressed into service for holiday guests. A Walnut Beach service included a Burning Bush sermon by Rev H E Meserve with violin solos by Prof J Austin, while Miss Keyes entertained with a socral concert at Laurel Beach. Numerous locals and visitors, from Milford to New Britain, Brooklyn, and Waterbury, gathered at cottages and hotels, with yacht club news, a wind up dance, and social events punctuating a busy shore weekend.
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H. E. Mesreve
J. & Austin
Keyes
Margaret Keyes
Chicago Opera
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Mary Bowl
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New London
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Walter Hogan
New Haven
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Elizabeth S. Welrick
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Nora Thomas
Ansonia
Charles Sasso
Waterbury
William Connors
E.W. Downs
S. van Delft
Nora Burke
Naugatuck
James G. Blaine
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Marguecrite Ende
T. Gibney
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Frances Connelly
Pequonnock
A. Z. McNarney
South Deerfield
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Holyoke
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Hartfort
Nellie Welch
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Harry Luby
Thomas Moran
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Marjorie Sasso
Franz Merritt
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Hazel Clark
Philip Johnson
Waterville
Seymour Huxley
Electric
Ruftra Pulford
Charles Gray
Platt
A. Chap
A. ‘Ames
Springfield
Sea Lion Inn
L. D. Ecker
Nichols Street
Horace P. Streath
Milford Yacht Club
William F. Askam, Jr
Miss Milford
Regina Jiall
Regina Hall
Thomas J. Falls
H. Story
J. Sherman
John J. Gorman
Daily Fashion Hints from Plaid Flannel Skirt and Tan Crepe Blouse
A 14 yard 48 inch material skirt in plaid flannel with pockets and belt in the Dias style is paired with a tan crepe georgette blouse. Embroidered collar and cuff buttons add a refined touch. Skirt requires 2 1/4 yards flannel and 2 1/4 yards georgette.
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Marie Bray
Parties Under Way for Newtown Town Election
Newtown residents discuss the upcoming town election with the Democratic caucus set for September 10 at the town hall to nominate officers for October voting and to choose a new town committee. Current committeemen are Arthur J. Gallagher Edward Troy and Thomas J. Bradley. A petition to hold a license vote at the town election is circulcated by W Newburn Hawleyville tower operator. its sponsorship unclear.
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Newtown
Arthur J. Gallagher
Edward Troy
Thomas J. Bradley
W. Newburn
Hawleyville
Sandy Hook
Post Office Square
the Hook
Young Men's Club
St. Mary’s Hall
Will
Newtown Inn
Willian
Leonard
Clarissa
Northfield Seminary
Gas Street
Taulty
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Danbury
Herman Tieman
Town Hall
M. Irene Corbett
Port Jefferson
L. L
T. J. Corbett
Martin Donahue
New York
Martin A. Corbett
Brooklyn
James Corbett
Machine Gunners in State Guard to Adopt U S Regulations
State Guard machine gun units will align with U S regulations for personnel and tactics. The Fourth Infantry C S G unit, led by Capt. Fred Allgruen, prepares to train under new Browning gun rules with Lt. King and Lt. Irwin assisting. Training emphasizes infantry and machine gun tactics, trenching, emplacements, camouflage, and the echelon defense system.
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State Guard
United States
Haig
Fred
Allgrun
Fourth Infantry
Hartford
Harry A. King
Fred C. Irwin
Allgruen
Aligreun
Stand Fast by Purpose Message From Army
Premier Borden in Toronto delivered a public address urging Canadians to stand firm in their purpose and justice. He spoke at a Labor Day lunch hosted by the National Exhibition directorate and referenced imperial war conference talks, noting immigration control ideas for India and other dominions. He said Hindus in Canada would be allowed to bring wives and minor children, reversing a prior prohibition.
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Toronto
Borden
Canadian National Exhibition Directorate
England
India
Dominions
Canada
British Mission Returns to Washington from Havana
The British war mission led by Sir Maurice de Bunsen arrives in Washington today after visiting South American countries, concluding its Caribbean/Havana leg. The delegation, part of Britain's wartime diplomatic effort, will meet U.S. officials to discuss ongoing allied coordination.
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Washington
Sir Maurice de Bunsen
Havana
Theatre Review Opens with Hello Egypt on Labor Day
Crowds fill the Plaza for a lively program headlined by Hello Egypt a merry mix of music dance and wit. The show features Martini the singing Italian boy Washington trio Musical Mack Viola Dana in Flower of the Dusk and a full Allied War Review with vivid war footage. A three day engagement includes To Hell with the Kaiser and a vaudeville lineup with Fanchionetti Kraft Hartley the Butt duo and more. War news and Hearst-Pathe government pictures conclude the bill.
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Labor Day
Plaza Management
Egypt
Toe Martini
Washington
Mack
Viola Dana
Poli's
Wilhelm II
Germany
Belgium
Eap
Fanchionetti
Kraft
Frank Hartley
Frank Butt
Ea Johnson
Val
Ernie Stanton
Myrl
Belmar
Hearst-Pathe
Thn
Raoul Lufbery
Wallingford, Conn
Ace
Sexton Now Qualifying As Aeroplane Officer
Vincent S. Sexton of Stratford, formerly with the Telegram, is studying at Berkeley to become an aerial pilot in the U S forces. He volunteered in the infantry during the Mexican troubles and is expected to pass exams soon for a commission in the air service. He previously served in Utah National Guard and Western army training while awaiting transfer to Connecticut forces. Greek soldiers promoted.
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Vincent S. Sexton
Stratford
Telegram
United States Forces
Berkeley
California
Infantry
Air Service
Sexton
National Guard
Utah
Connecticut National Guard
Mexico
Germany
Mechanic Frier Kills As Hydroplane Capsizes
A navy mechanic was killed when a hydroplane from the naval station on Tong Island Sound capsized after a late recovery on September 2. The aviator in command escaped with heart injuries. Names of the crew were not released by naval authorities.
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Frier Kill
Tong Island Sound
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