Bridgeport Marksmen Plan Red Cross Benefit Shoot
NORWALK September 17 Special A Red Cross benefit trap shoot will be held Saturday afternoon at Dorlon's Point East Norwalk under the Norwalk Gun Club. Contestants from Bridgeport Westport Stamford Fairfield and locals compete at 2 pm with 100 targets each and entry fees covering expenses. Proceeds go to the local Red Cross chapter. First prize is a bronze Red Cross medal with War Savings and Thrift stamps awarded for other prizes.
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Norwalk
Red Cross
Maghy
The
American Red Cross
Soap Kettle Boils Over Wounds Worker at Stratfield
Harry O'Brien of Wa r street suffered severe scalds to legs and left hand when a large boiler of soap solution boiled over in the Stratfield kitchen yesterday afternoon. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital after first aid from Dr Harry H Weis. Early this morning he was resting comfortably.
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Harry O’brien
Christian Union
War Street
St. Vincent's ‘Hospital
Stratfield
Sailor Arrested After Row at Dance Pavilion
A sailor stationed at the Liberty Ordnance plant was arrested last night about 9 o clock for breach of peace and resistance. Special Officer McCabe took him into custody at the Brooklawn dancing pavilion after a disturbance. He was locked up at police headquarters and to be arraigned in Cup court this morning.
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Liberty Ordnance Company
McCabe
Brooklawn
Old Fashioned Remedies Enter Modern Drug Stores as Best Sellers
Grandmother's remedies from medicinal roots and herbs are now sold in modern drug stores in attractive packages. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stands prominent as a long trusted remedy for female ills, praised as the standard in its line after three generations of use.
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Lydia FE. Pinkham
America
When Your Liver is out of Order
Ad pasted health warning describes liver discomfort symptoms such as hunger head ache and upset stomach. It promotes Beecham's Pills as prompt relief to stimulate the nerves, aid digestion, and regulate the bowels, claiming a quick return to feeling well after a dose or two.
Empire Theatre Intense War Dramas Lead Daily Program
Mary Pickford stars in The Eagle's Mate at the Empire with James Kirkwood and an all star cast. Also Hands Up episode and a Don't miss comedy riot. Tomorrow and Saturday Billie Clayton in The Girl Who Came Back at West End. Pershitsia's Crusaders war film opens tonight at West End. Lyric shows The Man They Left Behind drawing large crowds. Poli's features Hearts of the World praised for realism. Plaza offers Bachelor's Romance vaudeville and A Morgaged Wife with Walsh and Edwards.
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Empire Theatre
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Paramount
West End
Pershitia
Sever “Ets
United States
State Street
Clinton Avenue
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Red Cross
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Edwards
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Dement
Kenyon Held for Theft in Willimantic Case
John Kenyon of 146 Marin Street was arrested by Detective Curry on a theft warrant tied to a Willimantic incident from several weeks ago. He was delivered to Chief Whilbury of the upstate city late last night for confinement.
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Marin Street
Curry
Willimantic
Chief Whilbury
Upstate
Pyramid Pile Treatment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Treatment provides fast relief for hemorrhoids and related troubles. It urges privacy and free trial with a booklet mailed in a plain wrapper, offering a coupon for sample and discouraging substitutes.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Fia Pyramid Rldg
Marshall, Mich
Pyramid Pits
Lieut Fox Objects To Novice Jitney Drivers
Lieutenant George Fox of the fourth precinct seized a jitney driver, David Wichinsky, after a traffic ride through main streets. Wichinsky admitted he forgot his license but later produced it. fox questioned whether a license was valid and released him. The officer noted the journey was far from pleasant.
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Eurth
David Wichinsky
Charles Street
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Leutenant
Coulter Commissioned to Field Artillery at Plattsburg
Bruce Noel Coulter grandson of William Coulter of 148 Maplewood is commissioned a second lieutenant at the flatshore training school and will join the field artillery. A Brown University sophomore, he attended Plattsburg on July 13 and will arrive in the city tomorrow at his aunt Mrs. James Dunn’s home, 457 Beechwood avenue.
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Bruce Noel Coulter
William Coulter
Maplewood
Flattshore
Field Artillery
James Dunn
Beechwood
Brown University
Plattsborg School For
Worn chiffon frock with holes and repair distress
A reader laments a treasured afternoon frock ruined by wear and a coffee stain, describing the white chiffon upper with jade green Chinese designs and a green lower section with silver hems, rosebud fastenings, and a matching belt buckle in prune velvet.
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Jeanne
Noel Hystery Dewely
Navy and Marines Draft Induction Open to Volunteers
Orders from General Crowder authorize voluntary induction of draft registrants into the navy and Marine corps and permit drafts if voluntary inductions fall short. State quotas will be set for marine and naval needs, with local boards selecting only citizens fluent in English and possessing complete U.S. status.
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Irovost
Crowder
Marine Corps
Marine
Naval
United States
Club Wise Disbands as Draft Draws Near
The D. M. of social organization on State Street plans a farewell party for members likely to be drafted. Disbandment follows the event, with over 100 members in the group and a vote to dissolve after the farewell. Peter Harper, charged with causing a disturbance at 89 Lindley Street, was detained after a scuffle with his wife and held at the Fourth precinct station ahead of city court.
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Lindley Street
Peter Harper
Stichel
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Wanted: Cast-Off Names For Paramount Picture
Citizens are urged to help Charles Ray by sending cast-off names to Inee studios Hollywood California. If the new Paramount feature lacks a title it may appear publicly in that form.
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Inee Studios
Hollywood
Cnt
Ifis
Paramount
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Wife Beating Charge Against Hirderbrant
Reported at 223 Austin Street last evening John Hirderbrant was taken into custody at the Third precinct police say he beat his wife until she could hardly stand. Lieutenant Hazel sent Patrolman Grandfeld to arrest him. Hirderbrant was held without bonds for City Court appearance.
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John Hirderrant
Nolice
Comnt
Hirderbrant
Hazel
Grandfeld
Hilderbrant
Milford Arrest For Non Support Of Amos Mead Sr
Amos B Mead Sr of 1284 Park Avenue was held by Milford authorities on a warrant charging non support. He had been employed at the U M C plant in recent days. His wife was the complainant and he was taken to Milford last night.
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Amos B. Mead, Sr
Park Avenue
Milford
Mead
Weld for Assault
Tohn Pinvinio of 250 Jexater Street was arrested early last evening on a warrant charging him with assault. He was lodged at Ninth ...
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Tohn Pinvinio
Jexater Street
Assalt
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