American Legion plans rotating fund for veteran loans
Indianapolis dispatch reports at national Legion HQ plans to create a rotating fund to loan money to sick and wounded ex servicemen in each state. Veterans would contribute their adjusted compensation bonuses, with service officers lending without security at no interest to needy men and their families.
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Poultry Show For Junior Boys And Girls Set For Hartford
The fourth Connecticut Exposition and Winter Fair at the State Armory in Hartford runs January 25 to 28. A new poultry show by junior clubs will be featured with 1000 coops and a large display by the Junior Bureau for the Eastern States under O H Benson. The event, organized by the State Board of Agriculture with other state groups, is billed as New England’s largest winter educational gathering.
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Urge Formation of Junior World Wide Club
M Kozaki of Japan and C Wan of China, Yale students, urged forming four Junior World Wide clubs to extend foreign work in an address to the Boys Department of the YMCA last evening.
Elks Plan Big New Year's Party Saturday
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks prepares for a New Year's dance for about 300 members and guests at the club house. Dinner at 7:80 features entertainment from Polf's theater and New York, with favors, then dancing to Al Menard's Jazateers. Committee includes Cunningham Broderick Menard and Feeley.
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William H. Nolan, Jr
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Certificates Selling Fast at Treasury Savings Window
The new treasury savings stamp window in the main post office has sold nearly 500 dollars in certificates in a few days. Certificates are available as $25 for the $20 certificate, $100 for the $80 certificate, and $1000 for the $500 certificate. Small depositors can buy saving stamps for $1 redeemable for certificates.
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Attorney Devine Doubling as Bridgeport Assistant Attorney
Joseph J. Devine was appointed assistant to City Attorney John A. Cornell by Mayor Fred Atwater. He will take office January 1 as successor to William Parker Seeley with a salary of 2500 dollars. Devine, a Bridgeport resident since 1918, is a Yale Law School graduate and WWI veteran who earned the Croix de Guerre at Chateau Thierry and now holds active roles in veterans groups. He lives on Sanford Avenue and runs offices at 1188 Main Street Newfield Building.
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Auxiliary Holds Children’s Party in Stratford
The children of ex service men in Stratford enjoyed a picture show at the Stratford theater hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. Officers elected at the annual meeting will be installed January 10, and include President Mrs Freder ick Blarr Barnum Vice President Mrs William Bristol Secretary Mrs Ruth Lind Corresponding Secretary Miss Mildred Dimond Treasurer Mrs Stanley Beach. Three new executive members chosen were Mrs Walter J Pers Mrs G W Carey and Mrs John Reitter.
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Annual Traffic Police Banquet Held With City Leaders
Bridgeport Traffic squad honored mayor Fred Atwater Supt Patrick Flanagan Stamford chief William Brennan Greenwich chief Andrew Talbot as speakers and guests at a midweek banquet. Captain James Walker and several patrolmen led toasts while Pax Piano provided music. A gold Elk’s case was presented to Carl Schmidt by the traffic men. Harry Griswold of Stamford filed in Superior Court to recover household goods allegedly held by Gertrude Gill Beck ley of Darien since September 14 100 valued at 000.
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Damages sought in Greenwich property flood case
The Sound Beach Summer Homes Corporation of Greenwich sues Mary B. Pratt for 2500 dollars claiming her removal of a dike last August and replacement with a weak dike led to its failure in November, flooding and damaging the plaintiff's adjoining land.
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Dr Kahler Comfort Shoes Offer Style And Comfort
Dr Kahler comfort shoes for women blend style with full comfort. The shoes feature a wide last, cup ped heel seat, a flexible steel arch strip, inner upper webbing, and careful fitting. Available as black or brown kid leather laced shoes and oxfords, prices range from 11 to 12.50. Main Floor, Rear.
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Hosiery Prices and Styles Featured in Aisle Sale
Advertises handsomely heather wool stockings at 1.35 with a rich brownish red shade and soft woolen yarn. Describes plain stitch and ribbed effects, cashmere stockings at 1.50 and 2.00, white-sole cotton stockings at 0.29, and wool cotton blend children's stockings at 0.65. Girls union suits in soft cotton sold at 0.95, located Left Aisle Rear.
Women's Warm Rich Coats at 39 50
Elegant coats offered in Bolivia fabrics with brown and blue tones. Designs include artistic lines, wrap effects, braids and tassels, with fur collar options. Light yet warm with quality lining and stitching, priced at 39.50.
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Underwear That Keeps Men Warm and Free
An advertisement touts ribbed cotton shirts and drawers, fleeced cotton sets, wool and cotton blends, and all wool options. Prices range from $1.25 to $4.50 with mentions of form fitting Union suits and various weights. The copy emphasizes warmth, elasticity, and freedom of movement.
Sheep-lined coats for outdoor men feature warm wool lining
Sheep-lined coats for outdoor men offer a tough cotton shell impervious to rain or snow and a wooly sheepskin lining for strong warmth. Available with plain or dandy fur collars, they are designed for real hard service in all weather.
Flyer Sleds Go On Sale For Boys And Girls
Flyer sleds now offered at reduced prices for swift travel down the hill. Flexible Flyers in sizes for one to four riders feature easy steering and long distance. Also advertised are double breasted wool blends overcoats in Russian style with muff pockets and warm linings, priced well below usual. Big bargains in little overcoats on the Fourth Floor and in the Front Basement.
Winter Shoes on sale for six dollars at main floor
A readable advert notes men’s tan winter shoes priced at six dollars. The item is described as lightweight yet warm with good weight and style in a tan Russia calfskin. Two styles are offered: blacker with a medium broad toe or regular laced with wing tip, both with rubber heels, located on the main floor rear.
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