i; if? \ mmrsrm' OPPOSED TO (Continued from Page One.) any of its officers desired by you at your disposal." military arms. navy in peace or war," he said, policies. The air service. even bther'or distinct mission. If .under specific missions for each. enemy. war mission. ' marines, or mine layers. ment was keeping in close ticable way. "It is believed that a better un ‘ derstnnding exists today between the Navy Department and the aircraf _HlTCHELL PLAN Ioulon of the Navy Department or The Secretary then launched into I. broad discussion of the tactical relation of the air service to other “The mission of the army and "is to support and defend the national ii an independent arm. can have tie it should. unhappily. become necessary Ito maintain the national policies by force. the army and navy operate "The great war mission of'tht‘ navy may be briefly stated as tc Ixain and exercise command of the sea; This in its essentials means the control of the sea. communications that is. the seizure of these com- .munications for our own purpose: and conversely. their denial to the "The mission of an air force in time of war must necessarily be tc assist the navy. in carrying out its Naval aviation is to- day organized as? an integral part I of the navy and constitutes an arm 2 thereof in the same manner as dc . battleships, cruisers. destroyers. sub- Turning to civil aviation question's the Secretary declared the Depart- touch with its developments and was en- deavoring to cooperate in every prac t manufacturers than ever, before.” he asserted. the types of planes and engines the. it will probably desire to carry out the program approved by Congress.” Touching only briefly on the field of lighter-than-air craft, Mr. Wilbur explained that because of the wreck of, the Shenandoah. which is new under investigation. the policy with respeetto the development of su'ch He stated, however. that the Navy was “particularly interested in the de- velopment of airships having a full than 3,000 miles, and believes the widest field ' of- utility for this type of aircraft is a craft remained undetermined. “speed ‘ radius of more over the sea.‘ Butler Lodge, N o. 97, 50th Anniversary A banquet in celebration of the limb anniversary of Butler Lodge. NO. 97, L O. 0. F.. Will be‘held in toastmastel and will call upon prom- short talks. talent from New York city has beeh nrranged'. Tomorrow evening the celebration will be continued with an entertain- ment and dance at the Norwalk Aflnory. Deaths and Funerals Ruth Esther Bracken. The funeral of Ruth Esther’Brack; en, the daughter of City Engineer and Mrs. Elmer F. Bracken. was held from the home of her parents in ‘Marlon avenue at 2:30 o'clock yes- terday afternoon. . Rev. Robert Foote officiated at the services which were largely attend- ; ed. There were many fine floral trib- utes; Interment was in the Joes Hill cemetery in Wilton. The pall- bearers. all friends of the deceased wzere Elbert Fier, Fred- erick ‘Wilcox. Philip Wilcox and Gordon Hamlin. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our son, Alvin Ferguson, who entered into rest. Sept. 22. 1924. Sad and lonely was our dwelling Just one year ago today. For the one we loved so dearly Had forever passed away. MR. AND MRS. ALVIN FER- , GUSON AND FAMILY. - Liberty Sq. Garage 201 East Washington 8h, ‘ East. Norwalk . Tel. 3343 WINTER IS COMING Lei: Us Tune Your Motor To Insure Easy Starting ygur battery in good shape We charge, repair and sell. Car and radio. . Exide Batteries REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES HERSHFIELD Motor Transportation Co. LONG DISTANCE TRUCKING Daily Service Between New York and Norwalk rAnnsn vans r011 FURNITURE some 26 Concord ll.“ mono 294 South Norwalk “From time to time. the Department announces to the trade 1: Only a few weeks ago Jack Kcnrns was under th e ban in Ncw‘York boxing circ the banquet hall of the Odd Fellows' building, South Main street, this Grinning. » If“. Jlnlgc John Keogh will be the inent members of Butlel Lodge for A program of entertainment with sections in connection with Dempsey fights, but here you see him in the ring with Mickey Walker could not penetrate Shude's an orthodox fighting posture. . Many of Walker's most effective mined the world's welterweight tltic Stadium. New York, were landed on tho spinc. blows in the fight in which he re- against Dave Shade at the Ynllkce It seemed nppnrcnt that defensive crouch and that his blows to the'spinc‘wcre with the purpo‘soof straightening the challenger to 1f» 1. ..vI‘. u I... ,1 ‘1 Bumphrics, the announcer; I'ntsy Haley, referee, and Dave Shade. the defeated contender. 11ch131 LANDS on THE SPINE This bit. of altlon was snapped in the fifteenth and final round of Mickey “Hiker-'11 fight with Shade 111 the Yankee Stndlum in New York. les because of his tran- Walker be. fore the lnttcr's fight with Dave Shade. lie is 011 the left. To the right in order are Mickey “hiker, Joe .1 HF - _-.—4— _..—Q ;~—. ' could not put him out. the Iropcs and letting Walker from stem to stem. SHAKES UP WALKER DECISION FOR WELTER CHAMP SURPRISES THOSE WHO SAW FIGHT G0 15. ROUNDS JACK KEARNS IN A N EW 1011K PRIZE} RING . Almost nil of.Da10_ shade's blows were against Walker's chin and law. He shook the champion to his heels time and time again. but Here you ace Shade (left) springing back from In fact, “sheet was smiling so fast and furiously the camera couldn‘t stop him. ml: 1011112111111-WON.E0RTWALKER + °II Dav e it shows the thsnipion heating Shade (left) 11! most. to the floor. Many at the Ringside “belieied the decision would go to Shade because he had buttered Walker all 01cr the ring in the twelfth, thirteenth slid fourteenth rounds, but “'nlkcr nlnilc cell ed the decision. l1 11l1ir111ind finish and re- JENNINGS HEADS“ THE CIVIC ASS’N. IN 101111101 (Continued from Page One.) that the docklis in filil‘ condition ex- cept on the south side but that the float is in a. very bad shape;' that it was repalreo 1n the spring but leaks badly at the present time; and lastly, that it is of no particular ser- vice except at low tide. The dock when first built was of spruce covered with copper but the copper has worn off. exposing the wood to continual soaking. ..'l‘he ap- propriation 01.3500 by the board of estimate and taxation for the work of repairing. will be available some timethis month. It was suggested that instead of repairing the old float. that a new one, be built, slight- ly smaller than the present one. _Harold Wilson. chairman of the taxation committee ‘ had nothing (to report. except “progress." During the discussion on taxation. a motion was made and seconded that Thomas Balcom. tax commis- sioner, come to Bowayton this year in order that the residents of Row- ayton might file their tax lists in Rowayton. without coming to South Norwalk. The report of the treasurer given Russell H. Themes. treasurer. of 89.14 in the treasury. Arthur ‘Billard. representing the Rowayton Hose Company was ,the next speaker. He gave a short talk on "what the Hose company is do- ing." He showed how through the medium of the carnival last year. 81. 300 had been raised and that this year. by means of a carnival again. 32. 600 was Its-ed. and that now the company members felt it was time to make a few 'needed improve- ments. He stated that the first of these was the new siren which was five feet long and two feet in breadth Oliver. fifth ward Republican can; Treasury Balance \VASHINGTON. 511111.22.— United States Treasury net bal- ance at close of business Sept. 19 was $307,104,238. boxes might be distributed through- out the locality so that it could be on may matter to turn in a fire alarm. Mr. Billnrd explained that the present pumpcr used by the hose company was not half strong or for- cible enough and, as several recent fires had proved. .wns often useless as it refused to work. He stated that a committee of three had been appointed. to 4001: into the matter and that this committee had decided that if a new punlper was to be bought. the American La France would be by far the best. This would cost $8,000. 25 per cent of which must be paid in cash. the balance within eight years. He also stated that there was a possln- biiity of a. raise in fire rates Rowayton. because the fire depart~ ment was not "up to snuff." Three other motions were made and carried during the evening:'first the appointment of an audit com- mittee; consisting'of Arthur Blilard and Harry. S. Bryan to look over the books of the treasurer;’ second. the taking-up of a collection at each meeting to pay for the light and hcatI of the Congregational church nleeting room when that room was used for the Civic Asso- ciation gathering. and third: the sending out of cards to all members of the association by the secretary for the next meeting which would take place the third Monday in. 0c- tober. Before the meeting closed. R. B. didate for councilman. spoke a. few nerds. urging unity and cooperation in the fifth ward. The finance committee which is to include six members has not yet been appointed, the president an- NEW 10“ OFFICE :0! “LM fi- IMIM“ ..Am‘fh (h. M 1 .'-‘ and could be heard for seven milesl Also that although at first there would be a box only in the station. it was hoped that in the nee; future .1 r nouncing. that the appointments would be made very shortly. after which the committee would begin Hespital Drive (Continued from Page One.) Redford is closely watching the pro. gross of the drive. us he feels that the time has come when Nor-walk should mic decided elldenc’e of its appreciation _of the interest that he and a 1‘0“ oihels have shown in the Norwaik Hospital His offer to give a dollar 1701 e1ery dollar subscribed locally is a challenge to Norwalk that Norualk cannot and must. not fail to meet, the committee points out. W cslport Reports $2,200. The plogross of the Hospital ap- peal in \tesiport has been greatly retarded by the fact that Westport is just concluding its Near: East Re- lief time The Westport committee. backed by the Rotary Club._is now getting well under 1vay.;and..as will be noted below. a Westpolt total of $2.200 has already been reported. A meeting of the Team Captains and Executive committed was held yesterday in Klwsnian Oscar F. Schultz's hail Oil-Main sinefit..Eacn Captain 1 ported the progress of his team to date. and short talks were ghen by members of the Ex- ccuti1e committee. Enthusiasm “as shown by those present at the announcement of several large subseriptions appear- ing in today's issue. All the teams reported progress and promised to have their districts entirely covered before the end of this week. Edward J. Quilllan', President of the Kiwanis club. estimated that the members of the Norwai'k Kiwanis club would personally, subscribe be- tween 310. 000 Iand 312.000. not counting the money given by the firms that they represent. He called attention to the fact that this is a Very large sum, most of the 110 men in the Kiwanis Club are of very moderate circum- stances. Furthermore, mbst of the Kiwanians are Captains or workers of the teams soliciting subscriptions. and are thus giving théir time as well as their money to this grest cause. Another meeting of the Captains and Executive Committee 'will be held in the same placeI tomorrow work immediateil. noon at 12:11:“ Following- is s ib‘t' Inf additional considering that WM qunltcrs todm. —~ (YOXTRIBL'TIONS. Prelluusly announced . Some ”\‘icstporl. contribu- tors -.. . . . x111. Enginecrlng Co ..... 11111118th A: Bisscll 00.: Attorney and Mrs. Edward J. 0111111111 . .- . . John H. Light . ......u. J. 8.. Treadwcll . . . . ... .. . E. M. .Gttns. .......... Abraham Harris .. . ....‘. Rogers at 61010115 . . . . . 1 ”13...... lulu-a-- Somali: 1.0.1. (10.. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley E. Raymond. ....... Bcrman 1% Steinburg. M. .Il. McCaiiSlsnd ...-.. Mrs. Ids. IJ- Coleburn .... A friend. 50“ ...... A friend .' ....... Ichloy Slim Co. Pearl Silk Co. . . 1 sea-- Mr. ~11_nd Mrs. Charles W. - cm? .‘1 - . . . . . Calvin I1. Barton . course Dudley Warring.. ...'-..... E M.‘ dies ..i~......... Lowrance-k. Paul .L..... PercysiBar're‘tt ....1..-- J.P. Pnnnelt............' Alexander Gibson ... Tone: Camriello ........ Mules. Mariana. ' .... Mrs. Peter-Hort: .-.... ... Fltuerald Awning; Co. ;" Mrs. Dixon Mcxetton .... AnnioM.lonIt "...-.... Howard E, eser ...... Mr. and Min? nAllen..‘ May .-.....'-....’_ Nelsonw. Powfll. mangroves" Gerald 0’ Brooklyn. Mr. and .RobeetAIiken EN. Bern‘s ..'..._.. .William Chggswéll ...... ‘Mrs. Roberts ....... Mrs. A. B. armory ..L... 1mIgIFx'Iech'riIIe-k. s. Arlington . . . Mr. and 1111:. no... 11119 Wm. N. Belts ..........-.' Reward A. Cronipto‘n . 2.5.. ‘00. 00 l-Jiimcs B. lilies Sarah FitIl-ll ...... . -. . y III-o .. ‘Wfll‘sfl. King ......... ' 100.00 MEL-1.13. (hm .'..‘...' f a“. subscriptions to. the Nurses‘ Home liFdith ltichdnlo .. Fund as obtained from the Head- fur. amt 111:: Thomas c. 1,000.00 400.00 100. 00' 100.00 200.110 250. 001 ‘ 250 00 100. 00 100.00 250.00 250. 00 200. 00 100.00 I 100.00. 2.10. 00 - 200. 00; 100.00 200. 00 250. 00 l 00.00 ’ 5.00 ‘\lrl:akl‘frl‘llnl:c.ll.licrn 1:33 greatest: housing difficulties in our ..131 150. 00 Ham-is 1211mm ..‘ ..... 5.00 “W” ““00“.“83 “i ”“3 89‘3”" mg" Albert C. Hughes ....-.... 54,0 School in VII-est avenue. I took ll Stewart .;. . .. 5.00 for granted that the Superintendent lrlinion c. llnbbcll ..... - 10.00 °‘ sum“ “'1” “a“ be“ ‘" “fie“ 'Mrs. Maria 1'11ilcruood ‘ 10.00 for a period of eight years, know room-tide It'f'ot'llt'llt‘l' ‘ £10.00 Wm“ M “3" mm“ “W” “’7“ “‘9 Schnthr-Cl nrlott 5.00 f‘w'm” “New" re“ ””3 “m‘ I: Total I. .......... .....Sll 43.9' 00 “Taking the Supelintendent's rc “D IF?“ HARFORD ASS’N. FORMED BY FIREMEN I (Continued from Page One), l latter \Ir. Harford “as unanimously carried. Mr. Harrord has shown 2:111 active interest in local fire de- 50001 pertinent matters for the past quar- 50. 00 50.00 ~ 50.00 25.00 1 .00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.50 2.50- 10.00 , 11.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 . 10.00 , 11.01 ' 5.00 111.01 5.00 5.00 “5.00 ler of a century. Another feature of the dinner was the silent minute observed in boom of three members of the group. who since last. year haw passed beyond. ’i‘hesé men were James Hsrford. Al- bert E. Winchester. and Captain Charles Blizsard. ~ In short talks. tribute was paid to the work of Mr. Harford in; local affairs, and in the state firemen'i association by John Milne. Charles Dil110.rth Elbert Clark. and others ‘ The members present last night were: Commissioncrl). W Harfo'rd Fire Chief George Bogardus. Deputy Chief Fred Wheeler, Deputy Chief PSamuei McGowan. Deputy Chief Charles Volk. Councilman John Friz- sell. Elbert Clark. Past President of the State Fireman’s A'sséciation: Captain Ernest Laytoa of the Phoe- nix Engine Company. Lient. Wylee 18mith of the Pioneer Book' and Ladder Co..' , Brotherton of the Hope Hose 01).. Cantu anom‘er Craw‘ of 011011! Well. Captain Stanley Tallinn!“ o! ..'i :the Putnam Hose“ (:0. Complicate»: 8.00 John Elias. 0111,1111 Dil'oflh. Post- Max:111: Captain ”m7 ‘ The exquisite flavor ofSalado is produced by the expert blend- 111g of the choicest teas grown}! High School Notes A. 1111., 1611153" 1011111111. A meeting of the class of ruary. 1926 was held in room 17 af- ter school yesterday to discuss and vote upon the various activities for the coming year. President Edward Dwyer called the meeting to order and the minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Amelia Wal- den. The trip to Washington which had been planned was discuséed and said to be out of the question as the class could not accumulate enough money. This tlip had been sugges- ted last year to take the place of an elaborated class heel. '11hicl1 the members oTthe class desi1ed. In lound figures the estimated cost of the trip to timeless would be about $600. A suggestion was then made to have a. less expensive class book and in the form of a motion and was carried. The meeting then adjourn- ed. ~ ‘. Among the changes which ham been made in the High School is the partitioning of the library on the first floor. A partition has been built. dividing the room into two of- fices the north side being the office of Principal Jakob and the south side the office of Superintendent of Schools Lund. The library has been removed from the first floor to the auditorium. Besides making the much needed space in the offices it affords the pupils in the study hall :1 more convenient method of 00- tuinlng references books. Last Friday during the home dean periods elections were held in each room for a representative for the Athletic Association. which is now being organized. Each room exerts one representative. and these repro- smintives vote for a President. Vice-President, Secretary . and Treasurer. As yet. at eomple ‘list of the representative has not been an- nounced. SENATOR TELLS OF BOOSTING SCHOOL BILL- (Continued from Page One.) the bill. We were not asked to work for the bill nor were we in- foxmed that such a bill was to be p1esehted.’ Bilcllanun' 5 Report. "When the chairman of the com- mittee cameto me and informed me that Norlvalk could not have the bond issue I secured a copy of the report of the then Superintendent of Schools, George V. Buchanan, and presented it to the chairman. “This report pointed out that the port as a guide. Ipicadcd 111th the chairmilnof the.committee at least to. ’allow us a bond issue large enough‘to improve conditions at the 10111110111 Feb- "noost the Hosmtai Drive" I We are now located in our new store ' _.at_. 20 North Main Street NorWalk Electric Co PHONE 2978 A New Victor Loud Speaker $35. 00 “ -—-at— ' DONNELLY’S Help the Hospital Fund a trip to New York. This was put° Soft soles. silk ribbon and pon‘iv poms. assorted colors. 8. 124 WASHINGTON STREET W0men’ s Felt Slippers Ribbon 'l‘rirnmcd ' . Sizes 3 to . Excellent as a Christmas gltt.H 690 .... ~‘ Mill Outlet Stores . TW 0 FLOORS SOUTH N ORWALK Harwell: All the new Fall shades: ‘ $6. 98 SMART MILLINERY GOOD GROOERIIIB -—at- . I POPULAR PRICES ; I ' 12 main Street § 00110? . 1? .9" Two Piece BalbrigganII DRESSES.- $8.98 For sports and . dress wear V $3.98 Charge accounts opened : J acoby’s’ You need the hospital and the hospital needs your help. ' 312.14 North Main street ‘ South Norwalk ' local High School and after much pleading the committee decided tc allow 500.. a bond lSsue and for that purpose only. Nothing Can Be Done “If the School Board had taken the trouble to communicate with Representatives Freeman Light and Harvey Kent and myself regarding, the bill. its members might have prevented all of this trouble. "If it had not been that the Com- mittee was under the impression that conditions at our High School were very bad. the City of Norwalk would not have been allowed the bond issue in any form. “There is nothing that can be done now about the bill. It will have to stand as passed." A meeting of the Board of Educa- tion will be held this evening at th: High, School to take up the mattel of the so called "Joker" in the bond issue bail. ' FILE $700 AI'I‘ACBMENT. An attachment for $700 was filed against the ~property of George Ta- knee in favor of Martin Kovacs this morning. It is alleged that the defendant owes the plaintiff the sum of 3609.- 50. Damages orssoo are asked. The case is returnable in the city court of Ngwalk on the firbt Mon- day in October. Deputy Sheriff Edward B. Dou- lens served the papers in the case. Attorndy Henry Klein represents Ithoplfintiff. mow-1111. Captain Ferris of the K301101500. and -D. William Bar. 0111.: :IIllspi‘ Powell. who m: .. Lot us modern: 1me your dia- mond ring with latest and new. est platinum or white gold mounting. Our prices are within the reach
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