Richter pursues office in Darien as grand juror drama unfolds
In Darien Connecticut on October 15 Rev G Emil Richter claiming election as a grand juror was sworn in by notary Robert E M Smith after moderator Senator Charles E Williamson refused to declare him elected. Town clerk Stephen Loyt declined to record a certificate pending town counsel opinion. Richter said he trusted town counsel Mark W Norman who returned from Europe. He asserts arsons elected do not need a certificate and vows to curb bootlegging and crime. He also announces an independent bid for representative against Williamson with Democrat J Chete Johnston as the opponent.
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Darien. Conn
G Emil Richter
Darien
Robert E. M Smith
Charles E. Williamson
Stephen R. Loyt
Richter
Mark W. Norman
Europe
Secretary of State
House
J. Che
Johnston
No Negligence At Auto Race In Danbury
Danbury Fair officials likely absolved of blame in the death of Henry L. Goldbourne also known as James Cooper after his Cooper special overturned on the four curve guard bale. Coroner’s inquest found track inspected by an AAA committee and drivers tested the course before racing. Remains were removed to Danbury hospital where he died from chest injuries.
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Danbury Fair
Henry L. Goldbourne
Danbury
John J. Phelan
American Automobile Association
Goldbourne
James Cooper
Cooper
Haynes
I.y
Danbury Hospital
New York City
Sale on Handsome Wraps and Fur Coats at Apparel Shops
The Apparel Shops offer a wide sale on wool, fur coats, and separate pieces with fashionable hats. The second floor features linen items edged with Princess lace and a first time wartime line for women. Doilies and scarfs with various lace edging fill the main floor selection.
Gingham Dresses and Coats Featured in Weekend Sale
Bellmire department store announces a Saturday sale on ginghams and chambrays with prices cut from 9.50 to 6.50 and 8.50 to 5.50. La Mode dresses highlight quality fabrics. Bolivia cloth wraps include Printress models. Fur coats, Bay Seal and Marmot, trimmed with opossum and raccoon, featured with a $225.00 tag.
All Kinds of Middy Blouses for School Girls
Middy blouses in black and navy blue with braided collars and star trim, and white braid trimmed blue versions. Sizes range from 6 to 20 years with white or colored embroidery, silk emblem on sleeve, and yoke blues. Special prices apply to this selected group.
Bridgeport Institute of Banking Hosts Opening Meeting
The Port chapter of the American Institute of Banking held at The Stratford was largely attended. Uncle TM George Alten, educational director, spoke on the task before the group. R. J. Wynkoop Jr. served as secretary and reported on the Boston convention. The membership drive was deemed satisfactory.
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Bridge
Port
American Institute of Banking
Stratfield
George Alten
Institute
R. J. Wynkoop, Jr
Boston
Cunningham May Be Reappointed District Chairman
The Republican Town committee factional fights persist between Mayor Wilson’s supporters and John Leona’s allies. At the eighth district Republican club meeting, Wilson backers urged restoring former district chairman Cunningham and ousting the newly appointed Tesiny. Tesiny was reappointed by the city convention, and Cunningham supporters vow to challenge the arrangement.
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Republican Town Committee
Friends
Wilson
John Leona
Republican Club
Cunningham
Trict
Nicholas Tesing
Leonard
Tesiny
Ballard
Friends of
March in Parade at Mount Holyoke
Three Bridgeporters joined the Founders' day procession at Mount Holyoke College. Rev William H Day of the United church walked with college trustees, with Miss Gertrude R Graffin and Miss Helen Shelton from Bridgeport also taking part. Miss Bianche E Gilbert, Miss Esther M Jaquith, and Miss Irma E Nichols were among others listed as participants.
Saturday Special Furs and Chokers In Dark Skins
Small furs include squirrel mink Baum martens kolinsky and stone marten at fair prices. Saturday offer features extra fine squirrel chokers from selected dark skins. Stone martens in choker scarfs limited quantity priced at 45 dollars.
Union suits and bodice top listed with sizes and prices
Women's medium weight cotton union suits with low necks and sleeveless designs in knee or ankle length plus a knee length bodice top. French band finish at top and flatlock seams. Regular sizes priced at 2.06 dollars and extra sizes at 2.50 dollars.
Founders' Day Celebrates 83rd College Anniversary
Founders' Day marked the 83rd anniversary of the college with Frank A. Vanderlip of New York delivering the chief address on "The New Citizenship."
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Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
Overseas Trucks to Visit City by Carlisle Flying Squadron
The Carlisle Flying Squadron of Recruiting will tour Bridgeport on October 16 17 and 18 with nine members led by Captain Thomas Griffith. They will bas e at the U S Army Recruiting Station 925 Main Street and travel in camouflaged trucks used by the A I F in the front. These trucks retain the original overseas decorations attracting former A E F men.
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Carlisle
Bridgeport
Thomas
Griffith
U.S. Army
Main Street
New Poetry Books Discounted At The Book Shop
The Book Shop offers Modern British Poetry edited by Louis Unter mirer at $2.00 featuring short poems by A E Housman Yeats Alfred Noyes and others Masd Waller de la Mare and more Also listed The Ren Adam by Louis Untermerer at $1.75 and a Miscellany of American Poetry 1920 priced at $2.00.
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Louis Untermere
A. E. Housman
Yeats
Alfred Noyés
Masd Waller de la Mare
Ren Adam
Louis Untermerer
Navy Recruiting Office Closed Saturday for Conference
The Navy recruiting office at 62 Cannon Street will be closed on Saturday due to a conference at the Navy Yard Boston Massachusetts. Men who have not applied for Victory medals are invited to call at the office during the coming week.
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U.S. Navy
Francis J. Connecticut
Francis DeMorke
Evitt Street
Michael TP. Pisiura
Brookfield
Frank W. Heidel
Lincoln Avenue
Norwalk
Howard E. Lock
Heod. Hidgefield
Joseph Kostelnik
Prince Sire
Navy
Cannon Street
Navy Yard
Boston
Mass
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