Middletown Works to Build Homes forManufacturing Growth
Middletown leaders form Middletown Homes unit to tackle housing shortages hindering new industry growth. The plan secures 179 plots near city and town areas, aims for 50 000 start capital with 17 000 raised, and targets owners among renters by offering single and two family homes financed via a building and loan system. A subcommittee will map organization and finance, coordinating with the chamber and local manufacturers.
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Middletown
Robert W. Rice
Hhis
Joseph Merriam
Acdes
Richard H. Bunce
Vincent Dempsey
Iw Industries Committee
Esident Bunce
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Housing Corporaton
United States
Chamber
Gath
Howard H. Warner
Rt W. Rice
G. Ellsworth Meech
Ernest A. Inglis
Dale D. Butler
Plans For Caring For Army Of Workers Considered
A local War Bureau committee launches a democratic self governing club for girl workers. The club will be a branch of the National League of Women Workers, with 15 Connecticut clubs already, aiming for self support in one to two years. Funds and a room are sought. a trained club worker will direct activities and an advisory committee will cover salary and start up costs.
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Middletown
National League of Women Workers
Connecticut
New York
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Broad Street
Are you protected under your co-insurance clause
Do you carry enough fire insurance and could you replace furniture dwelling or other property for the amount insured Merchants manufacturers and owners of mercantile buildings Guy Rice 325 Main Street Tel One Thousand adv 73
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Guy & Rice
Main Street
Bank hires tax expert for income tax consultations
The First National Bank has arranged through Richter&Co. Hartford Conn for B J Paul certified public accountant to meet March 6 and 18 from 2 to 5 PM for consultations on all matters pertaining to income tax.
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First National Bank
Richter&Co
Hartford
Conn
B. J. Paul
Certified Public Accountant
Paul
City Briefs and Local Notices Highlight Evening Events
A collage of short items reports light vehicle lamps at 6 14 this evening. stock quotes place Russell Company on Hartford exchange 245 to 250. Private Walter G Smith of this city seriously ill in a base hospital in France. The piece also lists weekend specials Hollywood chocolates and various local notices about meetings sales and events across Middletown New Britain and surrounding areas including vaudeville theatre, church meetings, and a four day work week notice for W B Douglas Co. plus upcoming district conferences and Lent readings from the Connecticut Episcopal diocese.
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Russell Company
Hartford Exchange
Walter G. Smith
France
Hollywood Chocolates
Bride Bros
Main St
Udv
Agnes L. MacQueeney
Plattsburg Post Hospital
New Britain
William E. McQueeney
Bridgeport
Michael McQueeney
Bradley
Schaefer
W. H. Baer
Portland
Madison
N. C
Harold S. Guy
South
New York
Middlesex Theatre
Bryant Washburn
Sennett
Hose Co. No. 3
Mary Connor
Simon. Myers
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Pythian Hall
Charlotte Russe
Schaefer’s
Middletown
Springfield Y. M. C
Travelers of
Hartford
Springfield Y. M. C. A
W. B. Douglas Co
Arrigoni Hotel
Ives
Paul W. Francis
Young People’s Society
Baptist Church
Lambertson
Lynch's Market Saturday Specials Spotlight
Lynch's Market advertises best quality goods at low prices for cash only with a Saturday specials list. Sperry & Barnes items include shoulders at 25c lb and various pork products, beef liver, sausages, canned goods, flour, raisins, jam, beans, milk, butter, eggs, and fresh produce. J. R. Lynch at 132 Main St. advertises the sale.
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Lynch
Sperry & Barnes
J. R. Lynch
Main St
New Auto Rating Cuts Liability for Pleasure Cars
A new system of rating automobiles has reduced liability rates on most pleasure cars. Do you carry liability insurance if not consider the matter seriously. Many autoists prefer protection to guard against losses running into thousands. Guy & Rice Insurance 325 Main Street. Tel One Thousand. adv.7 When Your Soldier Boy Comes Back funds may be needed for clothes a home Morris Plan offers financial aid 825 Main Street nea
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Shaba
Richard H. Bunce
Ber
Henry C. Ward
James H. Bunce
Robert W. Rice
Francis A. Beach
Charles T. Davis
Chamber
Middletown
Hartford
Howard H. Warner
Oction
South Farms
Guy & Rice
Main Street
Morris
Nea
February Deaths Below Average in Middletown
Middletown recorded about 30 percent fewer deaths in February, totaling 39, compared with 58 in 1917 and 54 in 1918. Of the February deaths, 24 were in institutions, 18 were non-residents, and 6 were under a year old while 12 were 65 or older. Causes included 1 scarlet fever, 3 influenza, 3 tuberculosis, 1 cancer, 8 pneumonia, 2 accidents, and 21 other causes. Injured by Lolly Pop. Four-year-old Sebastiano Baroni of East College Street was struck by a lolly pop stick through the eyelid at Main Street. Dr. Charles B. Zink treated the wound, and recovery was progressing well this morning.
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Middletown
Sebastiano Baroni
East College Street
Main Street
Charles B. Zink
Middletown Buffet Opens Saturday With Coffee and Sandwiches
A buffet lunch venue for ladies and gentlemen will open Saturday March 8 at 6 a.m. near Gilson Avenue by the depot. The ad promises efficient service and the best coffee with cost sandwiches in Middletown.
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Middletown
Gilson M.re
Mustrine: A Rub-On Remedy Promising Pain Relief
Advertised as a yellow mustard rublean wartime style remedy called Begg's Musarine, it claims to treat inflammation and congestion without blistering or fumes. The copy touts use for rheumatic joints and neuralgia, urging readers to rub it on for relief and to request Bosys Mustarine.
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Begg
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Horlick
Coats
Gage Brothers
Bonhotal
Paris
Spear Brothers
Babcock Street
Woodman Avenue
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution
South Norwalk Methodist Church
Army
Washington
C. B. Brewster
Episcopal Diocese of
Cts
Thrilling Stories
Kabatznick
Larson — Hubbard
Corey
Stueck
Sane
Urna i
Caulkins & Post Co
Hoosier
China and House
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