Thousands enjoy final beach day amid closures across resorts
Crowded shorelines from Bridgeport to Fairfield mark the last official day of the season as more than a few pleasure beaches close. Heavy sun and warm temps drive crowds to Pleasure Beach and nearby facilities, with traffic officials noting a record motorist turnout despite the threat of rain. Some parks, including Seaside Park, will stay open with limited pavilions, while others shut for the season and local garages report ongoing activity amid notices of building-mission changes.
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Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Beach
Ford
New Maven
Hali
Heach
Seaside Park
Pleasure” Beach
Tm. Io
Stowe
Adison Avenue
Picnic Burn Injuries Reported In City
Maurice Schenk aged 42 of Pembroke Street suffered painful burns to both hands at a picnic yesterday afternoon after touching a hot smelter. He received treatment from Lt Ed Steslina at Emergency Hospital and was not seriously injured.
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Maurice Schenk
Pembroke Stract
Ed. Steslina
Asters Decorate at Wedding of Judith Klesitz
Judith Klesitz daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Klesitz and Albert J Frazier son of Mr and Mrs William Frazier married Saturday at Blo orlecks Farth Congregational chapel. Ceremony officiated by Rev David Akers. Bride wore white canton crepe with myrtle spray and white rose bouquet. Attendants wore cantons and organdis in colors with pink and white asters. Theodoros Schmidt and John Zacerixoy were among escorts. Mrs Edward Manchester presided at organ. Post ceremony supper at home featured pink and white asters. New York visit and a Fairfield home planned after extended wedding trip.
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Mixa Judith Iclesisis
Michael Klesitz
Sherman Street
Albert J. Frazier
Willian Frazier
Brewarer Street
Wileh
Orlecks
Farth Congregational Chapel
David'Akers
Farth Chapel
Susan Tonko
Miss Farkus
Theodoros Schmidt
John Zacerixoy
Edward Manchester
Loengrin
Sayers
Bebo
Frinold
Frazier
Newport
RB. I
New York
Fairfield
Electric lights proposed in Trumbull Center Long Hill
Indications point to imminent installation of electric lights in Trumbull Center extending toward Burr Beach and Daniel's Farms road. A mass meeting at Town hall allowed United Illuminating Company to begin work soon, while local groups plan caucuses and community events across Long Hill and Nichols areas.
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Long Hill
Trumbull Center
United N
Vilage
Big Hill
Burr Beach
Daniel’s Farms
Aureus
Coast coal shipments and local boating events in Bridgeport
The article notes pending shipments of coal from British sources to Bridgeport along with changes at local docks and a new vessel, the Josge Willams, replacing the Johanna. It also mentions Clark Watson leaving for St John’s Prep in Danvers and the Pequonnock Watch Club’s final outing to Long Seach with races.
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Bridgeport Safety Transit
Johanna
New York
Yellow Stil Pond
Josge Willams
Pequonnock
Missing man Jennings found drowned in pond near Bradley Street
Special report notes the body of Harry Jennings of Bradley Street was recovered from a pond near his home at 10 o clock last night by Charles Lobell. Authorities believe drowning caused death after a drunken brawl earlier that day. heavy rubber boots kept the body submerged until is morning. Jennings, who lived with his mother Mrs Edward Jennings, is survived by a father of unknown address, a sister and a half brother.
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Weston
Harry Jennings
Bradley Street
Bradley's Pond
Charles Lobell
Jennings
Edward Jennings
Delegates Named by Democrats at Westport Caucus
Westport voters heard Democratic caucus details as Thomas Glynn and Robert B. Mills were nominated for first and second selectman. Other offices drew candidates including William Petrie for assessor and John J. O Connor for tax collector. Grand jurors, constables, and school library posts also listed with about 60 attendees and a smooth meeting. Republicans planned a lively caucus Monday at Town Hall with contested offices and potential re-nominations.
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Westport
Dem
State Street
Corals
Thomas Glynn
Robert B. Mills
Fist Ankl
Ifeb, Perry
Willam H. Petrie
Democratic Town Committee
Gut
Gut Vor
Eile
Sonn P. McCormiel
John J. O'Connors
James FF. Smith
Tony F. Dalley
Annn Mazvanovich
Constable
George W. Mills
Harold Hull
Frank Dennert
Co. M. Kemper
Hugh Dr
Statu
John Fike
Robert Baker
George McLean
Thomas White
Michael Dominick
Tony
Long Island Sound
Legioners
Compo Engine Company
Carnival Committee
Girl Scouts
Margaret Harris
Caroline Lehn
Helen Gault
Pub- Hetty
Town Hall
John Gilbertlo
Donald Crawford
Matthais
American Legion
Waterbury
Joseph Krentzman
Main Street
Costa
William One
AL Huge
New York
Joseph G. Hyatt
State Stract
Navy Day plans endorsed by Roosevelt and Theo
Navy Day to be observed on the last Friday in October with ceremonies nationwide. Acting Secretary Roosevelt backs the plan urged by R. J. Kelley of the Navy League to inform the public about the navy’s past achievements present duties and future roles. Roosevelt urges outreach to inland states to explain naval service and cooperation with the Navy League.
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Ington
Pobalic
Navy
Roosevelt
R. J. Kelly
Navy League
League
Kelly
Col. Roosevelt
Navy League of the United States
Red Croas
M. C. All Knighty of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
Navy Relief
Near East Relief
Aame
Ald
Naval
Avivca
Lfe
Avery
Navy Department
Wr. J. Kelley
Theodore Roosevelt
The
Washington
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Mr. Kelley
Seaboard
Kansas
Oklahoma
California
New York
People of the Sea
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Judith Klesitz
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Mass Meeting
Democratic Caucus
Harry Pratt
Board of Finance
Village Improvement Society
Nichols
Alttendance
George Clark
Young Peoples Society of Grace Church
Che Achant Raudloriema
St. Stephen's Church
Stepney Fire Hall
Jre
Ithe Long Hill Fire Company
Long Hill Fire Company
Long Hill M. E
Lynn B. Abbott
Noenbers
Monroe Congregational Church
Noenberz
Lincoln
Neb
Yale
Mary Sheperd
Hare
Kelloggs Mn
Jimmy Jersef
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Wi Ki Kellogg
Lia
Kellogg
Ward Coat
Boston
New ‘Heven Road
Heney Stréet
Clark Watson
Watson
Danvers
Mass
St. John's Preparatory School
Blue Line
Sound
Sec
Theo, Roosevelt
R. J. Kelley
Washington, D. Cc
Dorit
Eczem
Retail Boar Chamber of Commerce
Chamber OF Commerce
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Howe
Kayser
Tom Sawyer
Dimity and Valle
Children's Athletic Union
SLA
Youngy Fellows
Ness
Uges
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