Bridgeport High to Dedicate War Memorial Tablet
After collecting designs from across the country the Alumni Association approves the John G Hardy studio plan for a dull bronze tablet nine feet three and three quarter inches wide and four feet eight inches high. It will feature oak and laurel borders, a central shield with seven names of war dead, a laurel wreath, and an inscription honoring Bridgeport High School boys who served in World War One. About 470 names will be listed. dedication aims for mid June with completion around June 10. Funding comes from the Alumni Association lecture proceeds, the Senior class of 1920, and the Board of Education. Gorham Bros Co of Providence will manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High
John G. Hardy
Warwick
Bridgeport High School
Alumni Association of
Gorham Bros. Company
Providence, R. L
Hich
Board of Education
Richard Neithercut
Edward Spargo
Charles Bitzer
Mildred Brinsmade
Frederick E. Morgan
Elmer Havens
Frank Armstrong
Louis Ginand
James Moore
Henry Simonds
Bessie Marigold
Arthur Lanold
Howard Buckingham
Devon Dr Willis Putney Named Connecticut Medical Examiner
Devon Dr Willis Putney has been appointed Medical Examiner of the State of Connecticut for the Royal Arcanum. He has held that office locally for years. Librarian Reserve reports Beveridge's Life of John Marshall in volumes three and four, plus works on poetry, nervous temperament, health. In court John Boicki of New Britain fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Merwin vs Bierler dispossess case withdrawn. American Legion benefit dance at VFW Hall expected to raise up to 260. Miss Alice Smith returned home after a Milford visit. Rev Frank Carleson to deliver baccalaureate sermon for high school graduation.
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Willis Putney
State of
Connecticut
Royal Arcanum
John Boiicki
New Britain
Fred Merwin
Bierler
Julia Barnes Smith Funeral Held at Home and Church
Julia Barnes Smith's funeral was held yesterday morning at her son's home, George Barnes of 1056 Maplewood Avenue, at 8 30. Requiem Mass celebrated at St Peter's Church with Rev Michael J Lynch officiating. Nephews O Connor Casey Falvey Stee Cullen acted as bearers. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Barnes Smith
Julia Barnes’ Smith
George Barnes
Maplewood Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Michael J. Lynch
Jobs O'Connor
Thomas
Willis Casey
James Falvey
William Stee
John Cullen
Julia B. Smith
St. Michael's Cemetery
Reverend Kenyon Resigns from Memorial Baptist Church
The Rev A E Kenyon resigns citing a church split over possible amalgamation with another Baptist group in the city. He says no other troubles exist, but dwindling membership and high transportation costs contribute to the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kenyon
Memorial Baptist Church
Potter Sentenced to Life for 1919 Train Murder
Frank W. Potter of Cambridge, a former Navy serviceman, received a life sentence in superior court after pleading guilty to second degree murder. He shot Deputy Sheriff George A. Bills on a Boston and Albany train in Springfield on February 24, 1919, during an arrest attempt following an earlier shooting of Detective Lieutenant J. M. Daily. Indicted for first degree murder, Potter’s case links a hotel confrontation to the fatal train incident.
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Springfiel
Mass
Frank W. Potter
Cambridge
Superior
Potter
George A. Bills
Palmer
Boston and Albany
Bilis
Thomas
J. M. Daily
Springfield
Yale Summer School Offers July Training Program
New Haven May 11 The first detailed program for Yale University summer school under the state board of education was issued yesterday. The course runs July 6 to 31 and provides intensive training for high school graduates unable to attend normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale University
State Board of Education
Two Textile Strikes Settled in Putnam Conn
Weavers at Manhassett Co in Putnam ended a strike begun April 8 by accepting 48 hours pay for 48 hours work plus a five percent raise for the extra seven hours. The section’s two strikes were resolved yesterday in Putnam.
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Putnam, Conn
Manhassett Co
Putnam
Education Board Halts Next Year Teacher Appointments
Board of Education postponed the appointment of teachers and clerks for next year due to Superintendent Slawson being called away for his brother’s death. John S. Pullman was elected to fill the unexpired term of Nathaniel W. Bishop. Raises were approved for several staff, including Rooney, Wynkoop, Peck, Hedlberg, Hurd, Hanson, and MeiDermott. The janitors sought a $200 yearly rise, referred to the housing committee. Reports on facility calls and repairs were reviewed. The Burns Co. won the Lincolns School basement contract and painting is underway in several schools. Hartford May 11. Connecticut Girls Workers’ Council met to discuss protective, correctional and recreational work with girls.
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Samuel J. Slawson
Board of Education
John S. Pullman
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Metroactive
James J. Rooney
John B. Wynkoop
Mildred M. Peck
Fo. Hedlberg
Florence M. Hurd
Florence M. Hanson
Irene MeiDermott
Sylvan Crest Improvement Association of
North
Bridgeport
Bell and Burns
Lincoln School
Burns Company
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Devon
Beveridge
John Marshall
Marshall
Untermeyer
Carroll
Walsh
Veteran of the
Alice Smith
Waltham
Milford
Frank Carleson
Plygnouth
Orange, Conn
Pasquale Lesiodice
Orange Avenue
United States Mail Service
Yale Summer School
Pullman
N. W. Bishop
Workers’ Council
METS
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut Girls’ Workers' Council
Cuticura
Cuticura Laboratories
de X. Maiden, Bine Se
Dillon
Main ST
Rue St
Cecilie Parle
Dillon’s
Baltimore
Coueh
A, New York
Bayote
Pierce Bicycles
Victor Bicycles
Expert Bicycles
Jaycox
Main Street
Fairfield Ave
Comford
Oxford
the Smith
Murray
Frisbie
Bam
Connecticut National Bank
Wall
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