Bridgeport Librarian Calls City "Library City" at Luncheon
Orlando C. Davis, chief librarian, urged Bridgeport be known as "Library City" at an Advertising Club luncheon in Bridgeport Strat field. He praised local library service, cited a million annual circulations, and outlined a plan to help retailers and professionals using labeled book lists. The meeting also noted Jean R. Taylor's resignation as secretary and George C. Vedder’s election as successor.
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Orlando C. Davis
Department of Public Libraries
Advertising Club of
Bridgeport
Stratfield
Park City
Library City
Henry N. Sanborn
Lbrary
Bridgeport Lbrary
Technology
Bridgeport Public Library
Ita
American Red Cross
Washington Man Heads Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Er nest W Bradford of Washington DC was elected grand sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Philadelphia. Deputy grand sire Jeon Merrill of Orona Maine land secretary J E Kroh of Baltimore Md and grand treasurer William H Cox of Mayaville Ky were also named. The 1927 convention was set for Hot Springs Arkansas the last week in September.
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Philadelphia
Ernest W. Bradford
Washington, D. C
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Jeon Merrill
Orona
J. E. Kroh
Baltimore
William H. Cox
Mayaville
For Springs
Ark
Births Record for Madden Maddrid Vancourt Cleary Families
William and Elizabeth Madden at 636 Carrell avenue report a son born September 16. Theodore and Lilly Maddrid of 160 Black Rock avenue announce a daughter born September 16. Philip and Clara Vancourt of 476 State street welcome a son born September 13. John and Anna Cleary of 101 Carrell street record two sons born September 18.
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William and
Elizabeth Madden
Carrell Avenue
Theodore and
Lilly Maddrid
Black Rock Avenue
Philip and
Clara Vancourt
State Street
John and
Anna Cleary
Carrell Street
Hartford man dies of car collision injuries
Daniel Crowley of Hartford died at Middlesex hospital from injuries suffered Sunday when struck while changing a rear tire on the highway near Middletown. The accident involved an automobile operated by Jamesippin of Stafford.
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Middletown
Daniel Crowley
Titty
Hartford
Middlesex Hospital
Jamesippin
Stafford
Crowley
Pippin
Telegram Daily Pattern Service design 498 dress pattern
Vaunty tillered model for everyday wear shown in Design 498. Features surplice closing and sizes 6, 38, 40, 42, 44 inches. Describes fabrics pongee silk linen rayon alpaca wool jersey for morning use and sheen twirl crepe satin or velvet for sports. Size 38 needs 9 1/4 yards 40 inch fabric plus 1/2 yard 36 inch, 8 1/2 yards binding. Priced 15 vents in stamps or coin.
What I Think of a Wealthy Aunt and Her Fatherless Nieces
The piece argues wealth should be earned, not handed to children. It warns that charity without effort dulls ambition, while self-reliance builds character. A loving, noncontrolling supporter helps without indebting, but money alone cannot nurture growth. The author concludes the rich aunt miss ed a privilege, yet the children gain strength from effort.
Waterbury suit seeks 25000 for alienation of affection
Peter Kenicki filed in Superior court for $25000 alleging his wife’s affections were alienated by Annisini Ambrozy. Matthew L. Price, trainer for the Waterbury club of the Eastern league, also filed for divorce alleging intemperance and cruelty.
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Watberbury
Peter Kenicki
Annisini Ambrozy
Matthew L. Price
Waterbury Club
Postmaster Urges Political Organization At Civitan Luncheon
Postmaster Arthur Ir. Connor spoke at the Stratfield hotel luncheon stressing the value of organization in political social industrial and economic associations as the surest route to a strong country. He traced the U S system from sea board colonies to the nation’s height and urged party members to grow their ranks while warning that apathy equals vulnerability to bad government. He invited Civitan members to visit city clubs and offer fixes, noting changes since his 17 years as Twelfth district chairman.
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Arthur Ir. Connor
Civitan Club
Stratfield Hotel
United States
Seft
Union
4&Sks
Thhem
Clyston Club
T. J. Pardy
Kiwanis Club
Stratfield
Pardy
Kiwanis
Miss Martha Chinchak Bride in Stratford Church
Miss Martha Chinchak of Grace avenue married Charles M. Atherton son of Mia Mary Atherton Heef road Fairfield in St James church Stratford led by Rev Dolan. Milas Catherine ENL son played violin, Mrs Ann Kiernan sang. Bride wore white georgette crepe with rhinestones and Spanish veil. Bertha Chinchak as maid of honor wore rose orchid georgette. Walter Callahan best man. After ceremony couple to Oct 15 home at 845 Decater avenue New York City.
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St. James' Church
Stratford
Father Dolan
Martha Chinchak
Grace Avenue
Charles M. Atherton
Mia
Mary Atherton
Heef Road
Fairfield
Milas Catherine Enlson
Ann Kiernan
Mise Bertha Chinchkak
Walter Callahan
Brown Dominates Men's Fall Suit Fashion, Stylists Show
Philadelphia reports Brown as the forthcoming popular color for men’s fall suits. At the National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers convention, leaked information points to brown as the style shade for public approval. Robert H. Graham of Reaton was noted as best dressed in a brown single breasted sack suit with a matching shirt and tie.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Retail Clothierg and Furnishers
Robert H. Graham
Reaton
Graham
New MELLO-GLO Powder Advertises Shine Control
A 1920s style ad touts MELLO-GLO a pure French process powder that keeps shine away and minimizes lines and pores. It promises a natural look and long wear with perspiration hardly affecting it available at toilet goods counters.
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Ingrammar School
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ODD Fellows
Telegram
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