Mrs Poll Honored as First Woman VFW Member in New England
Mrs Sylvester Z Poll of New Haven wife of the theatre owner becomes the first woman to receive honorary VFW membership in the New England states at the Raymond W Harris Post anniversary event. About 300 attendees enjoyed an entertainment and dance as Poll led the grand march with the post commander.
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Sylvester Z. Poll
New Haven
New England
Poll
Raymond W. Harris Post
Joseph Woffener
Bridgeport
Joseph Whalen
Lynn W. Wilson
Polt
William H. Lyhne
Women's Auxiliary
Miss Honor
Miss Pile
Miss Eastwood
Mohammedans Invade Tyre in Syria Border Raids
May 17 Tyre and hinterland suffer from Mohammedan raids said to flow from Damascus. A 200-strong force struck Tyre at daybreak May 7, killing several and instilling panic before retreating. They sacked Amidel inland, killing 60 Christians. further outrages reported between Tyre and Saida. French authorities dispatched warships to Tyre and Sunda, with planned political and military repression measures.
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Heirut
Syria
Tyre
Ths
Damascus
Amidel
Saida
Sunda
Obituary notices from Stratford area include multiple services
Audrey Wales funeral held at family home with Rev F E Allina officiating and burial at Lakeview. Minnie H Kenyon funeral at Read Memorial chapel with First Baptist minister MacQueen, burial in Mountain Grove. George F Swanbers rites at Walker Banks mortuary chapel with burial at Lakeview. Alice Brace service at Howley Wilmot chapel, burial in Park cemetery. Jane V Shelton Dunbar services at Christ Episcopal Church Stratford, burial in own cemetery. William Casey dies from mo freycle injuries at St Vincent's Hospital. leaves eight siblings and Casey & Sons firm. Ralph I Nelson funeral at Michael Gannon chapel then St James Church with Mass and hymns. burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Patrick Farrell funeral from Grove Street and St Augustine's Church with Mass. interment in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Minnie F. Kenyon
Minnie H. Kenyon
Read Memorial Chapel
MacQueen
First Baptist Church
Arthur §. Allen
P. Carty
William Marshall
William Jones
Mountain Grove Cemetery
George K. Swanbers
George F. Swanbers
Walker & Banks
Fairfield Avenue
W. FE. Nicholl
Bethany Mission Church
Stratford
Lakeview Cemetery
Alice Brace
Howley & Wilmot
Lafayette Street
Herbert S. Brown
Olivet Congregational
Jane B. Dunbar
Jane V. Shelton Dunbar
Christ Episcopal Church
Chauncey C. Kennedy
Nwn Cemetery
Ralph
Nelson
Patrick Nelson
Hubbell Terrace
Michael Gannon
John Street
St. James’ Church
O'Connor
Offeriory
James McCue
Ole
Charles
Oscar
Oleson
Walter Fassett
St Michael’s Teemetery
Patrick Farrell
Reat- Sdence
Grove Street
St. Augustine's Church
Bishop Reports at Convention with Memorial Ode
The Bishop reviews diocesan progress and finance, notes salary increases for clergy, and urges renewed church mission. He recalls leaders such as Rt. Rev. Dr. John C. Sage and Rev. O. C. Wright, and calls for a revaluation of property for insurance while stressing congregational singing and unity to heal a war-worn world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Sage
Kansas
W. F. Adams
Boston
O. C. Wright
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Alfred Goldsborough
Monroe
Henry Swift
Plymouth
Lt. Phelps
Stamford
W. D. Williams
Southington
Merritt Heminway
Watertown
Cyril W. Tuttle
John F. Barnett
West Haven
Jonathan Thorne
Bridgeport
Robert van Buren
Norwalk
Herold Burdette
Hartford
P. Glover
Charles J. Pierpont
Waterbury
J.es G. Woodruff
Winsted
E. Morgan
New Haven
Howard B. Clapp
Ee Rock
Maine
Harriman
Windsor
J. P. Faucon
New Milford
Brewster
England
Europe
Near East
Wrinkle Cure Debate Rages Over Hot Water Claims
A lighthearted exchange questions a newspaper claim that hot water prevents wrinkles. The husband mockingly cites Sniff and his wife living in hot water, while the wife defends the idea as a warning against aging.
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Sniff
Pearson's
ORDER STRIKE OF UNION BARBERS
New York barbers were ordered to strike May 17 to push for a minimum wage of 33 0 a week and half of all earnings over 40 a week for each barber. The current rate is 25 a week plus commissions. Union leaders offered no early statement on how many quit as hours at headquarters were pending. Shops planned to stay open and hire workers regardless of union membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Sage and Sulphur Compound Fades Gray Hair
An old advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening grey hair. It claims easy application with a sponge or brush, turning hair darker, shinier, and more youthful after a few uses.
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Wyeth
P. D. Q Bed Bug Insecticide Ad Claims Big Kill
An advertisement touts P. D. Q as a powerful bed bug solution that kills bed bugs roaches and eggs, with a quarter to five gallon size options. It promises hospital approval and no clothing damage, urging purchase from Hindle Drug Store Hartigan Drug Store and other leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Chemical Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Hindle Drug Store
Hartigan Drug Store
Adv
Whooping cough guidance and Vicks use tips
The article notes whooping cough as a harsh but rarely fatal disease for under twos, warning of prolonged coughing and post illness weakness. It praises Vicks VapoRub for easing active coughing and aiding convalescence, detailing external application and a funnel-vented setup, with free samples offered from Vick Chemical Company Greensboro NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick
Vicks
Vici Chemical Company
Broad Street
Greensboro
N.C
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Mrs
Poli
William Casey
Willam Casey
St Vincent's Hospital
Cliford
Howard
Edward
James
Amelia
Anna
Francis
Talilan
Casey
Casey & Sons
Landscape Gardners
Vises
Bedell Stores
Elm Street
Poiret Twilch
Bedell
Cape
Velour Cape
Georgette
Jersey
Bey ES
Era ‘Depaert Stores
Cengang Oue Stece
Ane
Nese
Pune
Nenee
BED CO
Chicago
Frisbie
Frisbie’s
Leah
Buffa Byrom
A. Opi
Tom Rhea
DR. G. Hunt Wilber
Ben Franklin
Necticut
National 5
Connecticut National Bank
Wat
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