Postmaster General Hays Sets Open Door Policy Example
Washington report shows Postmaster General Hays inviting visitors to his private office, then opening doors to the reception room and meeting them in five to ten minute segments. Visitors range from Civil War veterans to congressmen and newsmen, all seeking informal access and statements on postal matters.
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Hays
U. AS Farnsworth
Internation News Service
Washington
Tnik
Corerresmien
Sospey Department
Plein
Postal Service
Wen
Tamapanion
Beon
Eri
Orner
Lot Steiever
Elgil
Re ‘Oikers
Ton
Walt
Obituary notices from various towns and cemeteries
Obituaries list Cornelius E Bown Downs 60 died in Lebanon with funeral at daughter’s home and interment at Long Mill cemetery Sophronia Omans buried in Karlville cemetery Earlville NY funeral at Park Tavernus by Rockwell & Forester. John A Rusting longtime Wilson & I sling member buried at Fountain Grove cemetery. Bertha Scholz died at 79 I Fifth Street. funeral at 2 pm. interment Park Cemetery. Charles Tiffany died. funeral at Walker and Banks mortuary tomorrow at 2:30 pm. Lakeview Cemetery. Jennie Sedak, daughter of Sadak, funeral at home tomorrow. Caroline Johnson to be buried at Mountain Grove cemetery. services at Swedish Congregational Church. Michael’s Memorial: Mrs. Caroline Johnson, wife of Paul Johnson, to be buried tomorrow afternoon. Frederick Dayton funeral notes end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius EB. Bown
Cornelius E. Downs
Lebanon
Con Ie
2Erlock Fame
Carl Kier
North Main Street
Trumbull
Long Mill
Joe P. Omans
Sophronia M. Lee
Joot P Omans
Karlville
Earlville
N.Y
Fuerat
Park Tavenus
John A. Austin
John A. Rusting
Wilson & Isling
Fountain Grove
Road Memorial
Bertha Scholz
Bertha
Hscholz
Fifth Street
Park Cemetery
Charles
Tiffany
Schapel
Walker and Banks
Eld Avenue
Lakeview Celleters
Caroline Johnson
Rail Johnson
Mountain Grove
Laurel and
Grove Street
Yuletide Nuptials One of Prettiest Of The Season
A pretty Christmas wedding occurred Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs August Carlson on Hancock Avenue. Their daughter Miss Clara C Carlson wed Athlon Brooks Buckingham son of Mr and Mrs Buckingham of 135 Warral Avenue. The service was by Rev Long of Berean church in a room decorated with wreaths and flowers. The bridal party wore white georgette and changeable taffeta with beaded trim. A reception and supper followed for immediate family and the couple planned a honeymoon to St Augustine before settling with the bride's parents. Buckingham wore a blue tricotine suit with fur trim. The couple's future plans include residence with the bride's parents. The piece notes church activity and community figures involved.
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August Carlson
Hancock Avenue
Clara C. Carlson
Athlon Brooks Buckingham
Ies
Buckingham
Warral Avenue
Mr. Long
Berean Church
Mix Carixon
Amanda
Samuel Robertson
Luickingham
St. Augustine
Fin
Will
George C. Kingtan
Earl Thorpe
M Burkingham
Berean
Cireles
Ingham
Mitchell Datry Company
Witness Fails to Deliver Startling Testimony
John I. Berslund testified before Coroner John J. Phelan after noon about the killing of Olga Stuller, 12, struck by a motorcycle driven by John Lucas. Berslund said exclamations were from excitement and he did not believe the rider could see the girl in time to avoid the accident at Fairfield avenue and Andover street in Wee.
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John I. Berslund
John J. Phelan
Olga Stuller
Andover Street
John Lucas
Morehouse Street
Berglund
Wilson Street
Fairfield Avenue
Alba B. Johnson to Speak at Bridgeport Chamber Meeting
Bridgeport business leaders will hear Alba B. Johnson address a joint Rotary Kiwanis Lions Advertising Chamber gathering in Bridgeport. Johnson, former Baldwin Locomotive Works president, now leads an audio company and serves on multiple boards while promoting exports and international trade.
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Bridgeport
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Advertising Club
Chamber of Commerce
Albn B. Johnson
Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Railway Business Association
Social Notes From Local Aide Gatherings and Events
A busy schedule of society events unfolds with the American Auxiliary report on 25 new members accepted and plans for a white party after the regular meeting. Several gatherings include a Christmas party at Miss Frances T. Meeker’s home and dances by local clubs, with speakers and lectures slated at the Stratfield and Masonic Hall. Attendance ranges from Bridgeport to nearby towns, with tickets obtainable at local shops and a reunion chance announced for the class of 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Orden Wheeler
Margaret Tock
Licten Lenn
B. OH. S
Masonic Hall
Broad Street
Ue Astate
Davis & Hawles Reid & Todd's
Yairchild
S. Edward Apstein
Suliman Street
Harry Shapiro
Fordham College
Webster to Attend Large House Party Next Week
Ada Holroyd, superintendent of the Sunday school at Second Baptist, will lead the Christmas party this evening in the school room for pupils. Santa Claus will visit to deliver gifts during the event.
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Webster
Mask
Ada Holroyd
The
Second Baptist Church
Santa Claus
Mayor presides at Kiwanis officer installation
Mayor Fred Atwater presided as Walter M. Hangs became the new Kiwanis president at the Stratfield ceremony. Johan Wiah retired after term as president and M Haylise was reinstalled as treasurer. Chamber event set for Wednesday hosts Aivainson of Locomotive Works as guest. Catholic Community house basketball fundraiser planned with a food sale Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM at the vacant store on Ayenua. Mrs Jt Le Novels chairs the committee with M J Flanagan treasurer. Elizabeth Crehan coach. players include Carrie Gerald captain Jeannette Leach Mildred Carll Kathleen Olive Elizabeth Roach Catherine Crehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Atwater
Kiwanic Club
Walter M. Hangs
Stratield
Johan Dt Wiah
M. Haylise
Meere
Chamber of
Aivainson
Ffutdvein Locomotive Works
Catholic Community House
Ayenua
Jt. le Novels
Commitere
Jeharse
M. J. Flanagan
Elizabeth Crehan
Carrie Gerald
Jeannete Leach
Mildred Carll
Kathleen Olive iMes Elizabeth Roach
Catherine Crehan
Papers At Superior In Flanagan v Bridgeport Brass
Formal papers filed in Superior Court by Margaret A. Flanagan against Bridgeport Brass seek damages for injuries from a Brass truck pushing a baby carriage on Har and Golden Hill streets February 1. The plaintiff requests 5000 for herself and 2000 for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Flanagan
Bridgeport Brass Company
Har and
Golden Hil
Plaingit
Local Woman Applies for Bar Privilege in Hartford
The State bar committee convenes at 10 o’clock in the Supreme Court room, Hartford. Noted applicant Minnie Dworken joins contenders Frank A Barber, Thomas A Finn, Edward L Kelly, Larry J Kien, Jerome Kolkicz, and Amedeo O Vient for the city license, with additional county entries including Edward Fisher Stamford Eli H Millner Danbury Charles T McGovern East Norwalk and Clinton Sherwood Southport Irfield F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Far
Supreme Court
Hartford
Brilseport
Minnie Dworken
Frank A. Barber
Thomas A Finn
Edward L. Kelly
Larry J. Kien
Jerome Kolkicz
Amedeo
Vient
Edward_ Fisher
Stamford
Eli H. Millner
Danbury
Charles T. McGovern
East
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Rockawell & Forester Son
Waterbury
Hugh J. Keen
Rockwell Company
PW Woodlawn
Phil
Jennie Sedak
Jenni Whree
Andctor Sadak
Summerfield Avenue
Novial In
Michael's
Pemetens
Mr. Frederick
Dayton
Harjet
Michael Bobrit
Bristol
Conn
Michael P. O'Brien
Knigits of Columbus
Foresters of America
Ie Tenvesick
City Mall
Isham
Frederick
Datan
Evergreen Cemetery
New Haven
Tturlal
Evergreen Comery
John M. Robertson
M. Robertson
Qnars
Lakeview Cemetery
Stiliman
Clack
Bridgeport Times
Alba B. Johnson
Ida Schnall
Ing
Eda Schnatl
Miss Schnatl
He and
Tabie P Inim
Welock
Frances T. Meeker
John Street
P. J. Gallacher
Mary Nicholwen
Trenton
New Jersey
Ma Moyle
Jack
Jur
New York
Rave
Eva Hyder
Thinever Street
Council Serview Club
Stratfield Hotel
Eunice Avery
Springfield
Sun
Stratfield
Bridgeport College Club
Th Civics Committee
Ctu
Jeannette Lewis
Wis Gaye
Vat Hien
Hoys
BATRA
Aesorkilled
Superior
American Hardware Stores
Airfield Ave
Middle St
Boston
Jersey
Squires Breakfast
Wilson's
Salt Park Dixie
Florida
Boston Head
New York State
Petra
Magnolia
Borden
Bridgeport Public Market
Sts
Stratford Avenue
Col
Philadelphia
Brookfield
Victory
Swift
Elke
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