Sixteen Years Chief of Bridgeport to Resign This July
After sixteen years in Yoe a pee aman who has given un sparingly of his time and en ergies to the work nearest to his heart, will resign on July first. Mr. Lacy, in Bridgeport for sixteen years, led the M. A. and other public drives with devotion. The article traces his early life from a packing house to executive secretary roles, notes his wartime campaigns and advisory work for Knights of Columbus, and highlights his loyalty to Bridgeport over higher offers from other institutions. His resignation and wish for rest and serious study are emphasized, along with his belief in Bridgeport’s future and its “kind of men.”
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Bridgeh
Orcas
Lacy
Mr. Lacy
Miridgeport ¥. M
Ita
Bridgeport
Charles Ward
Ward
Mr. Ward
New York
Connecticut
Aia
K. of O
Knights of Columbus
Gxkaloona
Ylo
Strentoun Jy
Des Moines
University School Athletes Set Two New Records at Field Day
The University School Athletic Association held its annual field day at Seaside Park and on campus. Theodore Wasserman set multiple marks including a 237 ft 1 in baseball throw and a 36 ft 4 1/2 in running broad jump, while Carrington Lee set a 300 ft base throw record. Wasserman led with 26 points, followed by Taylor and Colgan. numerous sprint and field events were won by Colgan, Wasserman, and fellow students, as officials credited a year of strong athletic and scholastic activity.
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University School Athletic Asociation
Seaside Park
Carrington Leeman
Theodore Wasserman
Harry Sterling
Tom Colgan
George Myder
Wasserman
Tom ‘Taylor
Taylor
Colgan
Ryder
Charles McGee
Wars In
Laemroy’ Magner
Clifford Blank
Sehine
Michael Rebstock
Morris
Blank
McGee
George Drew
George Phreaum
Marty Salwits
Bhriam
Frederick Tuiker
Khream
Frank Grabber
Tuker
James Lavery
Joseph Blan
Ridway
Johnson
John Barrington
Frederick Courtade
Tay- Tor
Lavery
Rik
Courtade
Ehr
Ham
Breul
I. O. Gish
F. N. Creelman
J. Lavery
J. N. Knox
J. J. Harrington
G. A. Shelton
F. Ebrsam
F. Lasko
A. F. Murren
H. AW. Fairchild
W._G. Wakeman
S. A. Johnson
I. J. Murren
S.J. Munson
R. N. Sorenson
W. J. McElroy
W. C Peck
Wield
Yale
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Temple
Holy Cross
Vermont
Wesleyan
Wardham
N. Y. U. Rensselmer
Colless
Verdun to issue bonds for six million francs
The French government authorizes Verdun to issue bonds totaling six million francs for construction. Captain Devereaux Milburn of the American polo team has a sprained back and may miss today’s first international match against Britain.
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Verdun
Devereaux Milburn
Bradstreet report shows weekly failures drop to 272
Bradstreet's weekly report tallies 272 total failures for the week ended June 16, down from 385 the prior week and 140 in the same week last year. An American oil delegation with interests in Mexico will meet Secretary Hughes on Monday, led by I. La Doheny, president of Mexican Petroleum.
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Bradstreet
Mexico
Hughes
I. la Doheny
Mexican Petroleum
Afton Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs A Kellen of Afton Tennessee reports eight months in bed with various ailments worsened by age related symptoms. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and easing nervous complaints during the change of life. The letter urges other women from ages forty five to fifty to consider the remedy to prevent heat flashes palpitations and faintness.
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Lydia E.pinham
E. Pinkham
A. Kellen
Afton
Tennessee
Allied Motorcycle Club seeks fifth Tri States Cup
About 125 members of the Allied Motorcycle Club plan to attend the Tri States Motorcycle Club hill climb in Port Jervis New York to defend last year’s silver loving cup for the longest distance group. Three runs are scheduled with a test hill ascent of over eight hundred feet. Two Allied riders are set to participate and a Gypsy Tour from Hammonassett Beach Connecticut is also planned for June 26 with riders from across the state. Entries to be mailed to William Schietinger at 615 State Street.
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Allied Motorcycle Club
Tri-States Motorcycle Club
Port Jervis
Mottocycle Club
Allied Club
al- Hed
Connecticut Associated Motorcycle Clubs
Hammonassett Beach
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
William Schietinger
Wesleyan Class Day Exercises Draw Large Attendees
Wesleyan University in Middletown held class day exercises with about 300 alumni present. Foster M. Johnson gave the president’s address. Rav Dr William A Shanklin delivered the response. Class history read by Theodore C Streibert and class poem by Edward Christie. Presentations by John A Patton, cup ceremony by Leo Meyer, pine ceremony by Don Hartman, and try ceremony by Herman Burdick. Alumni meetings and reunions followed. Baccalaureate by Bishop Luther B Wilson. commencement Monday with Governor Everest J Lake as principal speaker.
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Middletown
Wesleyan
Foster M. Johnson
Meriden
Rav
William A. Shanklin
University
Theodore C. Streibert
Albany
N. Y
Edward’ S Christie
Haverstraw
No Y
Robert A. Burdick
Brooklyn
John A. Patton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Charse
Leo J. Meyer
Bridgeport
Don L. Hartman
Erie
Pia
Herman ‘B
West Pittston
Fayerweather Gymnasium
Umni
Fiskfall
Wesleyan-Amherst
Shanklin
Luther B. Wilson
Everest J. Lake
Oewta and
Benoakor
Half fare tickets not honored this summer in trolley dispute
The Connecticut company and trolleymen edge toward arbitration as riders debate fare cuts amid cost reductions. Reported plans to drop halffare tickets for school and Sunday riders stir concern over service, with jitney fears and possible motor rail cars as cheaper alternatives.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Danbury
Mr Lacy Urges Bridgeport Civic Progress and Youth Needs
Mr Lacy speaks to Bridgeport praising sixteen years of growth and civic pride. He urges the city to build a modern M C A facility for youth, arguing Bridgeport should offer up-to-date youth services like other major cities. He would rather live and work in Bridgeport than any other place if his future finds him there.
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Bridgeport
Imerson
America
Playfellow Seld to Sinclair for $100000
Romance of the turf advances with a record price list. The horse Playfellow Seld, brother to Man o' War, sold for over $100,000 amid the era’s top prices. American bred models like Inchcape and Monmouth bloodlines appear among high bids. other notable names include Ormonde, Meddler, Grey Lag, and Sir Martin.
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Tnelair
Kreusiy
Fraganeur
Entigh
Ormonde
Playfellow
St. Blaise
Meddler
Mambure
Mermis
Sir Martin
Petar Rock
Tompkins Company Elimination Reshapes Bridgeport Suit
A Superior court decision in the case DeVoe Tompkins et al vs City of Bridgeport on a demurrer eliminates the Tompkins company as a plaintiff. Leary & Company now bears the primary burden. Damages of 500000 claimed for extra sewer construction costs on Hallmead avenue. Atlantic City notes Jack Dempsey training for a light heavyweight bout with Georges Carpentier in Jersey City in two weeks. Dempsey denies involvement in a divorce suit co respondent report.
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Dudes Ketter
DeVoe Tompkins
City of
Bridgeport
Ormess Carrister
Sanford Stoddard
Piainoffs
W. HL Comley
Hailmead Avenue
Leary & Company
Tompkins
Tompkins Company
Leary Company
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
Peerteia
370 Divorces in Court Year Reported in Superior Court
A total of 370 divorces for the court year to date was reached with six cases granted yesterday in Superior court. Judge Keeler and Judge Kelloge presided. Cases include desertion, cruelty, and name changes. Custody awards and alimony orders are noted for several couples, with multiple marriages dating from 1907 to 1930 and proceedings involving residents of Bridgeport and New York City.
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Superior Court
Keeler and
Kelloge
Elizabeth P
Cohen
Ella Donatell Muscaratla
Michael Muscaraila
Newcity
Getty
Margaret Lozier Wiliams
Stamford
Harry Richard Wilt
Esther Ternan
Applegate
New York
Burtock
Clara Elizabeth Viets Bina
Myron
Blinn
Signing Protests Against New Movie Tax Spark Vermont Rally
June 18 reports note Stratford residents urging Governor Lake to curb entertainment levies as a statue unveiling honors Ira Allen founder of the University of Vermont. The scene blends local dissent with a campus commemorative event and rising film prices.
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Stratford
Governor Lake
Hurlington
Ira Allen
Lax Sity
Vermont
Sarah
Acu
Curtains of Fine Quality and Price Displayed
The advertisement promotes Trish-point curtains in white with heavy borders and lace, lacet handmade curtains, original net, and Arabian shade, with prices from 5 to 15 dollars. Also listed are scrim curtains for summer bedrooms, corduroy for pillows, Holland shades in dark green, and duplex opaque shades, all on the third floor.
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Brussells
Holland
Handsome Axminster Rugs Offered at $29
An advertisement touts handsome large Axminster rugs in nine by twelve feet with firm weave and deep pile. Floral and Oriental patterns available in blue, tan, green, or brown, emphasizing cheerful effect and good service for $29.
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Axminster
Germany ready to take world trade, Britain fears
The Daily Express warns that Germany, poised to seize world markets to pay the war indemnity, could flood exports with fifteen hundred million in goods. Britain faces a collapsed export sector as German prices and rates accelerate, risking total economic disruption and shuttered industries.
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Germany
London
Great Britain
Lge
Daily Express
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I Germany
Britain
Ely
Mays
Bridgeport Briefs Mixed City Notices and Elections
Transfers of funds to the Charities Department and a school garage account were reported yesterday. Petitions circulate among Jitney operators for routes endorsed by the Board of Aldermen. The Chamber of Commerce plans a referendum on transportation topics. Grothwell elected first vice president of the Connecticut Society, S A. Th. Doolittle re-elected secretary. Willard addressed the Junior Chamber in Dallas. Orchard and Spring street improvements forwarded to the Board. Over 600 ex service men aided by Home Service in Bridgeport this month. A long list of local residents and various factory items appear in a May 3, 1921 compilation from Bridgeport names and products.
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Connecticut Soctory
S.A. Th. Yestersday
Frederick
A. “Doolittle
Bridgeport
Ute Board of Aldermen
Home Service Section
Tod Crome
Brideport
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