BIG SID AUTOMOBILE SALE OFFERS LOW DOWN DEALS
Big Sid's offers a huge used car sale with no down payment and up to 20 months to pay. It features many makes and models including Chevrolet Mercury Ford and Dodge with low prices and easy financing. Listings show several 1940s to 1950s cars with prices and contact details.
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I Big Sid
Dl Heory JR
Dodge
I & HL
Smekesson & Robbina
Kinga Highway
Big Sid
Buick Medan
Chevrolett
Tudor
Andy 'Se
Grant and
Plaice Place
Chevrolet
East
Washiogton Ave
R-H
Stratford Ave
Huntington Road
Locust St
Lake St
FORD
Thompson St
Stratford
Matthews Motors
State St
Greater Hot
Kaiser
California
Campire
Wood Ave
Bridgeport
Mercury
Milford
Mayfair Motors
Boston Post
Madman Marvin
Giromatic
Plymouth Cranbrook
Olds
Dix
Fordomatic
Oldsmobile
Chrysler
Lincoln
Buick
Pontiac
Real Trans
Boston Test Road
Milford Drive-In
NASH
Polio Fighters End Conference With Message of Hope
The Third International Poliomyelitis Congress closed in Rome with a hopeful view toward a vaccine to control polio, while warning that the disease will rise until proven effective vaccines are in general use. Dr. Paul of Yale and Dr. Rivers of Rockefeller urged caution and noted trials by Salk and Sabin. immunity linked to living standards may lower paralysis as science progresses.
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Rome
John R. Paul
Yale University School of Medicine
United States
Jonas E. Salk
Paul
Thomas M. Rivers
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Salk
Rivers
Inspector Warns on Fallen Wires in Storm Flood Risks
Charles L. Kelly city electrical inspector warns the public to avoid handling fallen wires cords fuses during storms or floods and to call utility firms or licensed electricians for repairs. Do not touch wires contact the vehicle if a wire falls on it stay inside until authorities remove the wire. In flooded basements or wet ground electrical danger remains even after water recedes and dampness can energize systems.
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Charles L. Kelly
Kelly
United Iluminating Company
Mr. Kelly
Boy Bares Details Of Brutal Murder On Brooklyn Street
A 15 year old boy described to a jury how he watched a man beaten to death by two teens on a Brooklyn street last July 10. The witness, from Lindenhurst, became the main government witness after the grand jury did not indict him. He acted out the scene as Thomas Wysokowski and Ronald Loesch faced murder charges.
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New York
Brooklyn
Raymond Sanzone
Sanzone
Lindenhurst
Queens
Thomas Wysokowski
Ronald Loesch
Thomas A. Condon
Wysokowski
Loesch
News Executives Elect New England Group Leaders
Paul L. Smith of Woonsocket Rhode Island Call was elected chairman of the New England Associated Press News Executives Assn at its annual meeting in Sunapee New Hampshire He succeeds Mel Wax of Claremont New Hampshire Robert Beaupre Burlington Vermont Free Press was chosen vice chairman Committee chairs were named including continuing study freedom of information and contests Readiness to leave early noted as hurricane neared local desks
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Sunapee
N. H
Paul L. Smith
Woonsocket
R. L. Call
New England Associated Press News Executives Assn
Mel Wax
Claremont
Daily Eagle
Robert Beaupre
Burlington, Vt
Free Press
Thomas L. Brindley
Fall River
Mass
Herald News
David Patten
Providence
R. I. Journal and Bulletin
Garrett D. Barnes
Providence Journal and Bulletin
Clarkson Barnes
Bristol, Conn
Lake Swimmer Marilyn Bell Wins Big Prizes for Ontario Swim
AP report from Toronto details Marilyn Bell receiving gifts totaling about 60 000 for her 22 mile Lake Ontario marathon swim. Major awards include 10000 from the Canadian National Exhibition and 10000 from Hamilton district residents, plus 5000 from the Marilyn Bell Fund and various incentives. Bell swam from Youngstown New York to Toronto in 20 hours 56 minutes, the first such crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Marilyn Bell
Lake Ontario
Hamilton
Atlantic City
New York
Ontario
Fred Hamilton
Sportsmen
Toronto Baseball Club
Leslie Saunders
Robert Saunders
Canadian Nation Exhibition
Marilyn
Miss Bell
Youngstown
N. Y
Bass fishing tale from a 30 year old Michigan party
Out of Doors recounts Walter Bedell Smith sharing an anecdote from a Chicago anglers gathering on a Michigan lake. A tackle company showcased first fly rods. a guest demonstrated surface fishing with carrot and corn rigged on treble hooks, producing a strike. Smith notes odd bait successes and praises new fiberglass reinforced plastic cases as durable gear.
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Walter Bedell Smith
Chicago
Michigan
Fred Feet
Willam Dilg
Clark Venable
Smith
CITY PAL UNIT PLANS VETS HOSPITAL VISIT
The Bridgeport PAL talent unit will entertain Sunday at the Rocky Hill Veterans hospital in a program sponsored by the Spanish War Veterans. Directed by Patrolman Daniel Izzo, the unit features a list of performers including accordionists, singers, tap and acrobatic dancers, pantomime, and vocal acts. The program begins at 2 p.m.
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Bridgeport Pal
Rocky Hill Veterans’ Hospital
Daniel Izzo
Jame
William Molcninsky
Ronald Oligino
Barbara Kongsvold
Linda Ares
Barbara Guice
Connie
Carol Gallo
Carol Ann Rusul
Vivian Hutchins
Jean Koch
Priscilla Williams
Judy Ann Santacroce
George Stabler
Terry Barton
Judy Ann McQuade
Joan O'Day
Anita Turrett
Norma Jean Whitted
Sonny Gray
Richard Clark
Madeline Veccherelli
Ida Faiella
Mrs H B Lenahan 47 Dies in Stratford
Marion Kaufman Lenahan 47 wife of Hugh B Lenahan of 66 Monroe street Stratford died at home after a long illness. Services 8:15 a.m. Monday at William R McDonald funeral home 2591 Main Street Stratford and 9 a.m. at St James church Stratford Mass of Requiem. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery. A Stratford resident since 1946 she was a secretary at Chance Vought in Stratford and later a buyer at Leavitt Company. Survived by husband, stepson Hugh J Lenahan of Stratford, daughter Mrs Robert Doherty of Stratford, three brothers Samuel and George Kaufman of Bridgeport and Sidney K Kaufman of Stratford, three sisters Mrs George Farrell of Stratford Mrs Robert Fenster of Seattle and Mrs Samuel Levy of Stratford, a grandson and several nieces and nephews.
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Marion Kaufman Lenahan
Hugh B. Lenahan
Monroe Street
Stratford
William R. McDonald
Main Street
St. James Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Lenahan
Chance Vought
Leavitt Company
Hugh J. Lenahan
Robert Doherty
Samuel Kaufman
Bridgeport
George Kaufman
Sidney K. Kaufman
George Farrell
Robert Fenster
Seattle
Samuel Levy
B R Harnan 58 Died At Fairfield Rail Signal Tower
Benjamin R Harnan 58 of 120 Argonne Street Fairfield died of a heart attack at 3 40 pm yesterday while on duty at the railroad signal tower near Fairfield Avenue He had 31 years of service with New York New Haven Hartford rail road Services will be Monday at Charles W Dougiello Sons funeral home burial will be in St Michael Cemetery He is survived by his wife Katherine Petruevich Harnan a brother Joseph Harnan two sisters Mrs Mary Coffey and Mrs Julia Kane and two nephews in Long Island.
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Benjamin R. Harnan
Argonne Street
Fairfield
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Hannan
Railroad
Charles W. Dougiello & Sons
Park Avenue
St. Michael's Cemetery
Harnan
Katherine Petruevich Harnan
Joseph Harnan
Mary Coffey
New Hyde Park
L. I
Julia Kane
Long Island
Educator William D. Max Dies in Brooklyn
Milford mourns prominent educator and summer resident William D. Max who died yesterday in Brooklyn New York. He chaired the Economics department at Samuel J. Tilden High School and led the Economic Geography committee for New York City high schools. Max served as Milford Beach association president for twelve terms and helped found the Hebrew Congregation community center here. His widow Anna Rhine Max died in 1951 and had established local religious and community programs later honored as the Anna P. Max auxiliary.
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Milford
William D. Max
Brooklyn
N.Y
Max
Samuel J. Tilden High School
New York City
Burwell Avenue
Merwin Burwell and Farview Beach Association
Hebrew Congregation of
Wordmont
Anna Rhine Max
Hebrew Congregation
Edgefield Avenue
Congregatio
Anna P. Max
Funeral services for Gregg McLean in Danbury
Gregg McLean two year old son of Mr and Mrs John McLean of 36 Concord road Danbury died yesterday at 4 10 pm in Danbury hospital after a three day illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the Green funeral home 57 Main street with Rev Harry N Hancock and Rev Harold F E Craw officiating. Burial will be in Wooster cemetery. He is survived by his parents a brother John D maternal grandparents Dr and Mrs G Stanley Duryea paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ronald A McLean maternal great grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Morris two aunts Miss Barbara and Miss Ann Duryea and an uncle Ronald McLean Jr of Wilton.
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Danbury
Gregg McLean
John McLean
Concord Road
Danbury Hospital
The
Green Funeral Home
Main Street
Harry N. Hancock
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Bethel
Harold FE. Craw
First Congregational Church
Wooster Cemetery
John D
G. Stanley Duryea
Ronald A. McLean
Harry Morris
Barbara
Ann Duryea
Ronald McLean, Jr
Wilton
Sealed bids sought by public procurement dept for 1 year needs
Notice states sealed bids will be received by the Department of Public Purchase at 152 State Street until 2 pm est Thursday Sept 38 1941 for fuel oil transport for Werodrow Wilson school children printing voting home policing patent theft at Hillade Home and Hallen School asphaltic concrete Pron project school floor polishing machines and related items through the Department of Public Procurement.
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Dept. of Public
Thurens
Werodrow Wilson
Hillaide
Hallen
Dept. of
Ponle Prrchawer
Stata Street
Sasquanaug Ends Season With Meet at Sea Lodge
The Sasquanaug association closing party at the Sea Lodge in Southport featured swimming races and Red Cross certificates. Winners included Cindy Smith Billie Exton Andy Ferguson and many others across categories like minnows porpoises and teenagers, with certificates awarded for beginners intermediates and junior life saving.
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Sea Lodge
Sasquanaug Arsociation
Southport
Red Cross
Cindy Smith
Billie Exton
Andy Ferguson
Minnows
Lou Ann Colonnese
Nancy North
Joe LaFontaine
Porpoises
Kendrick McCarty
Chris Currie
Colby Wood
Ken
Debbie Hoeveler
Barbara Taylor
Robert Billings
Ann Chatfield
Brian Clarey
Dee Dee
Ann Ferguson
Wendy Harris
Carol
Nancy Hayes
Chris Higgins
Thomas Lee
John Lindsay
Jamie Pressly
Wynn Raven
Frederick Robinson
Eien Sharp
Gretta Weidenhammer
Masses at St. Marys on the hour starting Sunday
The Rev. Richard R. Dunn of St. Marys church announces Masses at 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 am on the hour for parishioners and travelers. Sunday school for public school children in grades one through five will follow the 9 oclock Mass.
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Richard R. Dunn
St. Mary’s Church
Pembroke Street
Father Dunn
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Erste
Plymouth
Kossuth
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Oakland
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Nash Stratford Nash, Inc
Barnum Ave
NASA Inc
Nash Sales and Service
Moston Auto Parts Co
Sland Brook Ave
HiAk
Plymoutha Barnum Ante Rental Corp
Fairfeld Ave
Albert E. Sabin
Congress
Barnam Auto Renata Corp
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Charles St. Forest
Black Rock
Fairfield Ave
Nash St
Mentor Sausage
Norwalk Temple
Hoffman Fuel Co
East Washington Ave
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International
Howe
Marina Village
New Moon
New Pontise
Ryder's
Ponti Ra
New Haven
New Dontinel
Ryders
Jazz Post
Veillord
Reder's
Douglae
Tarek
Warenerley
Wilford
Sonfaye Enatersy
Post Ra
Westport
Faifield CL
Newtown
Green Acrex
Post Rd
Kilnger
Rennet
Miller
Ma Stratford
Harley Davingon
Boy
Condon
Y AL McClane
XEA Rereice
City Pal
H. B. Lenahan
B. R. Harnan
Sasquanaug
MEET
ST. Mary’s
Earle Hotel
Prospect St
Security & Credit Union
Inc
Main ST
Edison
D&r
Stepney
Socony Vacuum Oil Co
L. H. LeBorr
Haynes Motors, Inc
E. H. Guest
Gene Underhill & Son
Busa & Hudson
Acme Furnace CO
Addario
Boston Avenue
Fairfield County
National Company
Conn
P. O
Post-Telegram
HOTEL
Washington
Pequonnock ST
Bpt
Automotive Twins
Fairfield Ave. Forest
Kana
Bridgeport Auto Radiator Repair Co
Beachview Ave
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