Arthur Weise to Lead Bridgeport HIAS Membership Drive
Arthur B Weise of Bridgeport has been named chairman of the Bridgeport HIAS membership drive. The local branch aims to double its 300 members and Weise will form its own incal committee. HIAS operates shelters, distribution, transportation, education and Americanization programs for Jewish immigrants arriving in the United States from offices nationwide and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Weise
Bridgeport
Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America
Lafayette Street
New York
Weise
Hebrew Bhelterins
Immigrant Aid Society of America
HIAS
United States
Orer
Tous
Foreign Service
Social Service
Housious Endeavor
Baltimore
Toston
Chicago
Pindelphia
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington
D. C
Fills Island
Ilasthas
European Commission i
Warsaw
Qust
IAS
America
MTAS
Workman Buried as Brooklyn School Wall Collapses
New York June 30 a foundation wall of a new public school building under construction at Tilary and Wards streets Brooklyn collapsed this morning. Police reports said one workman was buried to his knees in the debris but no one was seriously injured.
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New York
Tilary
Wards Streets
Brooklyn
Serum for pneumonia prevention claimed with astonishing tests
Saratoga Springs N Y June 20 Dr Hermann M Rigza state health commissioner refused to discuss details of his announcement that a new serum for the prevention of pneumonia has been discovered and has shown astonishing success in experiments on humans and animals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Hermann M. Rigza
Simonds Brown Wedding Today
Miss Rosalind Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hardwood Brown of 129 Center Street New Haven wed Bruce Tibball Simonds son of Mr and Mrs Henry D Simonds in a ceremony at the Brown home performed by Rev William Henry Holman Southport Attendants included Eunice Brown and Dr Preston Clark Virginia Donaldson was flower girl The couple planned a honeymoon after the ceremony
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Rosalind Brown
Mir
Willian Hardwood Brown
Center Street
New Haven
Bruce Tibball Simonds
Henry D. Simonds
William Henry Holman
Southport
Eunice Brown
Preston Clark
Virginia Donaldson
Simonds
History of music instructor groom at Yale University
The groom, presently an instructor in the history of music at Yale, is a Bridgeport High School and Yale School of Music graduate who earned the Samuel Stanford scholarship for two years of study abroad. In Europe he studied under Munthay and Vincent D Ind y, returning last September and performing in numerous weeklies. Two months ago he appeared at the Contemporary club hosted by Mr N W Bishop. His father Henry Simonds long led Bridgeport High School as principal.
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New Heaven
Yale University
Bridgeport High School
Yale School of Music
Samuel Stanford
Amon
Europe
Great Munthay
England
Vincent D'Indy
N. W. Bishop
Contemporary
Twenry Simonds
Emercus
Claimed Liquor Officer Arrested for Impersonation
Antonio Tucke of 83 DeForest Avenue allegedly claimed to be a Prohibition Enforcement Squad member and demanded admittance at Elizabeth Chossin’s home at 192 Spruce Street. He became abusive, was arrested, and pleaded guilty in city court to impersonating an officer and breach of peace, fined $17 in total. Hartford report to Governor Lake notes Connecticut spends less on game and raises fewer birds than neighboring states. Times Ads. Bring Results.
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Prohibition
Antonio Tucke
DeForest Avenue
Elizabeth Chossin
Spruce Street
Antonio
Hartford
Governor Lake
F.c.walcott
Norfolk
State Fish and Game Commission
Connecticut
Safety Council Holds Second Outing at The Farm in Black Rock
Seventy five members and guests gathered yesterday afternoon at The Farm in Black Rock for the Safety Council’s second outing, featuring a baseball game and a dinner. Key speakers included Thomas H. Flood of Po Mee, Captain James Walker of Bridgeport Traffic, J Bruce Taylor of Eastern Malleable Iron, and John A. Carter of Carnegie Steel, who urged foreman leadership, safety culture, and cross-industry outreach. New officers were elected, including President SN Smith and Treasurer J B Taylor, with plans for a Foremen’s school and a fundraising drive to finance the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local
Safety Council
Black Rock
T. R. Davis
Eastern Muaileable Iron Company
Po- Mee
Thomas H. Flood
Police Department
James Walker
Carter
Ufe
United States
Carne Tte Steel Co
SN. Smith
Singer Mfg. Co
Lynde
American Tube & Stamping ‘Co
J. B. Taylor
Eastern Mallea
Smith
New Pastor of First English Lutheran Honored at Reception
Rev. Armin George Wenls, the new pastor, was guest of honor at a large church reception. Speakers included Rev. Davenport, Rev. Okerblom, Rev. Engstrom, Mrs. Berger, and Miss Peterson. Music featured piano duets, solos, readings, and a violin piece. A supper followed in the church basement with C. W. Berger as toastmaster.
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Armin George Wenls
First English Lutheran Church
Henry A. Davenport
People’s Presbyterian Church
A. J. Okerblom
Swedish Lutheran Church
Alfred P. Engstrom
Swedish Congregational Church
G. W. Berger
Ladies Aid Society
Hilda Peterson
King’s Daughters
Mabel
Esther Jorgensen
Helga Westerberg
Michael Lorenzo
Marjorie Heurschkel
Mabel Benson
John Jorgensen
Rev. Wong
C. W. Berger
Hoist White Flag Over Four Courts
Artillery bombardment and repeated assaults on the Four Courts breached walls while Free State troops moved in under cover of darkness. Irregulars shelled ambulance crews, many defenders were overwhelmed, and several surrender or retreat as British soldiers arrived in lorries with full kit to bolster the defense.
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Four Courts
Freeman's Journal
Provisional Government
Church Street
Wine ‘Tavern
Sure
Yes
Free States
Prize Essay Honors J M King on Bridgeport Week
J M King of Stratford won a prize for best products essay in Bridgeport Week judged by the Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce. The article praises Bridgeport’s location, harbor development, and industrious output, noting the harbor is underdeveloped and urging public or private investment. The piece highlights Bridgeport Week support from the press and stores and calls for annual celebration.
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J. M. Ising
Linnen Avenue
Stratford
The
Chamber of Commerce
King
Bridgeport
Mr. King
Long Island Sound
New York
Pridgeport
A. M
Enka
Danbury Bethel Tracks Ordered To Be Removed
A court ordered removal of unsafe Danbury and Bethel trolley rails and ties after judges condemned the road as dangerous. Officials said one man trolley service would be needed to operate while rails and ties are removed, with a month required to complete the work. The judge emphasized public safety over bondholders and warned of possible damages from injuries on the roadway.
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Wheler
J. Moss Ives
Ceceiver
Danbury and Bethel Railways
Judge Wolfe
Deserted Wife Granted Divorce After Army Discharge
Anna O Connor of 610 Central Avenue won a divorce from Frank O Connor in Judge Isac A Wolfe's court on grounds of assertion dated November 13 1918 the couple had a child but marital strain grew from his night outings and infidelity. She secured weekly support from his Remington factory employer and had him drafted into the army to protect herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna O'Connor
Central Avenue
Frank O'Connor
Isac A Wolfe
O'Connors
O'Connor
Dario
Berieet
Milk price boost offered to Plainfield farmers
An advance of one cent per quart for milk shipped to Boston and Providence markets via the Providence and Willimantic, Worcester and New London branches of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railway was announced today. Producers expect another cent increase on August 1, citing a poor pay crop and weak pasture. The carry depends on summer conditions as rains this month have hampered grass lands.
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Plainfield
Boston
Providence
Willimatic
Worcester
New London
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Russian bandit chief killed by state police
Moscow reports Alexander Antonoff and his brother Dimitrof were killed when state police cornered them in a Tam-bof district village. The brothers, long hunted leaders, were shot after a gun battle as police set the house afire.
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Moscow
Alexander Antonoff
Red Army
Saratoff
Tamboff
Dimitrof
Tambof
Judge Talley urges rod method for child flapperitis in Detroit
Detroit June 30 Judge Alfred T Talley former national preacher on Spare the rod and spoil the child told thousands in the Detroit Diocesan Union of the Holy Name Society gathering that flapperitis and related ills of youth can be cured only by vigorous application of the rod. Mary Donnelly widow of Cornelius Donnelly asks friends to funeral services July 1 at 8:30 am and Sacred Heart church at 9 am for the repose of her soul with interment at St Michaels cemetery.
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Detroit
Mich
Alfred T. Talley
Court of Special Sessions
New York City
Talley
Diocesan Union of the Holy Name Society
Ford Fick
Donnelly
Mary
Cornelius Donnelly
South Avenue
Sacred Heart
St. Michael's Cemetery
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Hebrew Organization
Simonds-Brown
Bruce T. Simonds
A. L. Schavoir CO
RE. H. Oliver
Fairfield Ave
Conn
Goodrich Solid
FEE Miracle Truck (Tire
Hadley
Broad and
John Streets
Suc Cares
Cca
J. M. King
Mass
Clark Univer
Robert HE. Goddard
Goddard
George P. Potter
McKeon, Brown & Adley Funeral Home
Fairfield
T. H. Brown
McKeon
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