U S S Corps in Action at Beach Demonstrates Lifesaving Team
The Times cameraman captures U S S Corps volunteers at Wieamore Beach as Captain James Dever and Surt man William Jedusky lead a water rescue drill. Lifesavers including Somanodore Arthur 3r. Buel and Commodore Buel supervise beach safety ahead of summer with towers rafts and lifeboats on display at Pleasure Beach Park.
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Times
James Dever
Surtman William Jedusky
U.S
Wieamore Beach
Newby
Somanodore Arthur
Buel
Pleasure Beach Park
Commodore Buel
Ltale
Divorcees Gaining On Single Girls In Race For Husbands
A Sacramento study notes California marriage statistics show divorcees increasingly entering marriage while singles decline. Fifteen years ago single 85 percent, widowed 9 and divorced 6. last two years single about 75 percent, widowed 11.5 and divorced 13.5 percent. The report highlights shifting preferences among divorcees and widows in choosing partners, with singles remaining the top choice for many.
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Sacramento
California
Asx
Ress
Russian Artists Look Longingly To America
Moscow's May–June season ends as Russia’s top artists eye a American departure if the Soviet state consents. Madame Ova, premier soprano, M. Sobineff, famed tenor, and Moscow Grand Opera members may tour New York this fall. Madame Neshranova with Chialiapin and Bebine has Soviet approval to go abroad and is known for collaborating with Caruso. M Rumianser, Moscow Art Theater director, plans to travel to New York to arrange presentations of the theater's famous dramas.
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Moscow
Russia
America
Siute Department
Madame Ova
M. Sobineff
Moscow Grand Opera
New York
Madame Neshranova
Chialiapin
Bebine
Butler Re-elected District Governor at Connecticut Lions Meet
Ernest M. Butler of Bridgeport was re-elected district governor of The Lions Clubs of the State at the Connecticut district convention in New Haven held at the Hotel Taft. The 200 delegates heard welcome remarks from Mayor David F. Fitzgerald, a New Haven Lions member, and Bridgeport will host the next convention.
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Ernest M. Butler
Bridgeport
Lions Clubs
Connecticut
Taft
New Haven
David F. Fitegerald
Lions Club
500 Club Presents Koo Koo Klix Farce
The 500 Club of Olivet church hosts The Hick's Family in Open House of the Koo Koo at Holden Memorial Hall North Avenue and Main Street. Gerrie Treadwell directs a large youth cast and chorus with dancing after the program. No admission charged.
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500 Club of
Olivet Church
Hick
Holden Memorial Hall
North Avenue
Main Street
Koo Koo
Gerrie Treadwell
Fairfield Town Court Hears Fines and Highway Safety Plea
A Fairfield town court session at Town Hall includes fines for driving violations and a vagrant charge. Report covers corner safety project appeals to Bridgeport manufacturers and a inquest over a deadly intersection.
Cow killed by infuriated horse in West Virginia field
In Fairmont West Virginia on June 9 a Jersey cow owned by Joseph Fortney was killed by a horse that had formed a long standing bond with the animal. Neighbors call the incident a freak of nature as the pair often grazed together and followed one another. Fortney buried the cow despite urges to sell.
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Falrmont
W. Va
Joseph Fortney
Fortney
Morvich Triumphs As Old Rosebud Is Punctured By Mercy Bullet
In New York Jamaica Morvich the 1922 Kentucky Derby winner races a half mile against time as Old Rosebud, Derby winner in 1914, lies dead at Aqueduct from a friendly bullet. The old champion is spared mercy while the current idol is cheered by the crowd.
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Davis J. Walsh
Sional
Sersee
New ‘York
Jamaica
Morvich
Roseebud
Aqueduct
Old Rosebud
Fum
Iater
Rosebud
Frank D. Weir
CarnivaL thrills blaze at United Artists release
The public will soon see Carnival the film from United Artists praised as a true play of passion. Matheson Lang and Hilda Bailey star in a Venice set tale of one wife tempted by danger and glamour. Plaza reviewer hails the varied program at Pigea theatre with Leather Pushers Round Five. The Beatrice Morrello Sextette and Renas Troupe entertain with acrobatics, music and comedy. Dolores Cassinelli turns heads in The Hidden Light, a dramatic piece noted for its human focus and artistic development. Selanick News adds world headlines to the mix.
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United Artists
Venice
Matheson Lang
Hilda Bailey
Prests
Victoria
Dolores Cassinelli
Selanick News
World Hanpenines
G O P Gears to Secure Senator Watson as Speaker
Republicans plan a major meeting here July 29 to feature Indiana Senator James B. Watson as a principal speaker. Committee progress pending after Friday night session at the Twelfth District Republican club rooms. Bridgeport Republican field day traditionally a strong booster event with leaders from the county and beyond lining up speakers and promoting favorites.
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G. O. P. Teaders
James B. Watson
Indiana
Twelfth District
Republican Club
Bridgeport
Deeds Filed Rise Noted With May Totals
May deeds filed show an uptick over the previous May with 1 216 records, including mortgages quitclaims and warranties, said Town Clerk assistant Otto K Edalman. The Post Office seeks cooperation with railroads in a careful crossing campaign and Jimmie Flexner of the American Legion reports a corkscrew incident in Frisco.
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Otto K. Edalman
Post Office Department
Postmaster General's Office
Frisco
Jimmie Flexner
American Legion of
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Rotary Convention Opens in Los Angeles Sees 10000 Delegates
The thirteenth annual international Rotary Club convention opens at the Philharmonic Auditorium in Los Angeles with about 10 000 delegates from 22 countries and 1 200 clubs. International President Crawford C McCullough presides as hotels fill and sessions outline constitutional changes, district redivisioning, and dozens of speakers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
International Rotary Club
Philharmonic Auditorium
Crawford C. McCullough
Fort Williams
Ontario
Lttle
International Board of Directors
International Committees
Committee
Csiza
Rotary
Committee On Constitution
Twentythird District
Harford H. Montgomery
Bell ‘Fast
Ireland
T. M. Barlow
Bellingham
Washington
Sidney L. Hardin
Mission
Texas
Walter 8S
Young
Wooster
Mass
James W. Davison
Calgary
Alto
Canada
Joseph Turner
Roanoke
Virginia
Rotary 9
Oakland
Ambassador Hotel
Hugh van de Walker
Ypsilanti
Mich
Thomas
Sheehan
Jersey City
N. J
Long Beach
Season is Prosperous for Growers of Fruit
Reports from orchard districts in Colorado and Utah say fruit growers will have a prosperous season with good crops of apples pears peaches and plums. The campaign to eat worms prune for quality and keep trees healthy has produced cleaner orchards than in several years.
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Denver
Colorado
Utah
Augusta Man Admits Guilt In Theft Case
Leland C. Adams former Seacoast Fertilizer salesman in Augusta pleaded guilty to embezzlement. He said market losses caused the shortages and noted a $10,501.24 shortage a year ago. He faced potential extra seven months in jail if a settlement offer is not accepted.
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Augusta
Leland C. Adams
Seacoast Fertilizer Company
New York
Adams
Atlanta
Wilmington
N.C
Hammond
Adame
Childrere
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Richard Corson
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Otto Teplicky
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Graut
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Stockel
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Bridgeport Manufacturer's Association
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Whch
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Frst
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Burr
Pairfield
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Jennings
Memorial Library
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Beason
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Stratheld Hotel
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Woodtan
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Shepherds
Pucccll
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Salvelt
Griex
Andrew R. Smith
Bae Song
Paglace
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Bell Man
Forsythe
Charles Coles
Fairy Pipers
Brewer
Evelyn Eames
Fortune
Nina Smythe
Miss Smythe
Senator Watson
St. Augustine’s School
William G. Cayce
International News Service
Fairfield Dancing Pavilion
Francis
Randale
P. G. Gillette
P. D. Arcade
Archer & Belford
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West End
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Betty Compson
Green
Ming
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