Captain Wasson Dead After Long Life at Sea
Captain William Wasson aged 76, longtime steamship owner and pilot, died at Blaten Island Crypts after visiting his son George in Colorado. He helped run the first steamer between this city and Port Jefferson and commanded freighting ships along Long Island Sound. Survived by wife, four sons William, Eugene, George, and Dr. David Wasson, and daughter Mrs Brown.
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Four cases disposed of in Westport Court
Westport court actions list four cases. James Brown of 76 Fulton Street Bridgeport pleaded guilty to improper rights, fined three dollars plus costs. John Noyes of 537 State Street Bridgeport forfeited a 490 bond for intoxication. Joseph Fiposita of 30 Woolsey Street New Haven faced reckless driving, costs 10.60. Louis Hlavacek of 434 Mustard Street New York forfeited a 20 bond for improper rights. operators’ breach and no registration noted.
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State Street
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Mustard Street
New York City
Bridgeport Web School Athletics Opens with Room Rally
The Bridgeport Web School Athletic Association opened with a room to room incentive drive. It announced a room 119 prize of a football game ticket for a season. Debating club drive starts, urging joining and highlighting its four year interscholastic record. Orchestra and glee club rehearsals slated with schedule details for A M and P M groups.
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Gasoline Price Cut Prompts National Retail Reductions
Gasoline prices are set to fall by one cent today as three large refineries announce price reductions aimed at aligning wholesale and retail levels. The Standard Oil Co., Gulf Refining Co., and Texas Company report new prices of 18 1/2 cents plus a one cent state tax, with many curb pumps likely to match changes once tanks are drained of old supplies. Meanwhile in golf news, Miss Gloria Collett of Providence leads Canadian women’s championship qualifying, carding 0 for the 1% hole, with Miss Alex Stirling of New York close behind.
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New York
Pepsodent Guide Claims TenDay Teeth Cleaning Test
An advertisement touts a ten day trial of a new tooth paste called Pepsodent that fights dental film. It explains two methods to remove film and declares widespread use by about fifty nations under dental guidance.
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Navy Day plans to showcase warcraft at Bridgeport
A Navy Day program planned with Navy League aid aims to display Uncle Sam’s armament near Bridgeport. Chamber of Commerce and local officials coordinate visits to a Bridgeport repair ship, drawing thousands during a short stay.
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Stepney Notes Include Court, Burial Meeting And Local Socials
Stepney news reports Marquis D Curtin fined Mike Iney ten dollars and costs for assault, with a nil sentence on probation. The Stepney Burial Ground Association sets its annual meeting for September 2 at 7 30 p.m. at George T Lyon’s home to elect officers and review reports. Local families and guests are listed, with church groups hosting sewing bees and harvest socials, plus visits among Bridgeport and Newtown residents.
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Long Hill
William Purdy
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Almon FY. Purdy
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