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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
12
The scene centers on a senator seeking an early vote on the Temperance Act, opposing a prior resolution. A Kentucky representative proposing a special rule for Hobson resolution debate, limiting committee action to 19 hours, and pushing amendments to apply to the revised resolution.
Board members discussed establishing a city school dental clinic with two supervisors and eight assistants, split East and West Side. Plans include rental offices, staff salaries, equipment, and a 48 week operating period, with funding and location decisions left for later and nurses to visit poor families if school closes.
Miss Katherine Eitter returned home after a week in Durham. An entertainment for Miss Gyivia Hanna of Bridgeport is planned at the Methodist church parlors to benefit her visit. Local residents hosted guests, attended Grange meetings, and children were noted for truancy checks. Other visits included Miss Devis of Seatucket, Miss Garlick in Bridgeport, and families hosting relatives from Kent and Huntington. Master Clayton Hewley and Sanford schoolmates enjoyed camping near the Housatonic river.
June 10 report states Rev. J. Hopkin Brown resigns after six years as Christchurch vestry asked him to step down for backing Jack Rose the reformed gambler and Rosenthal case witness. The piece notes Brown mentored Rose after Becker trials and introduced him to a public audience. Edward Chapin of Chicago, 184, wed Mary Hall of Boston, 70. Also mentions John Reck and Son window boxes.
The senior class will graduate Friday evening June 2 at Congregational church with essays, chorus selections, and diplomas presented by Dr. Cogswell. A speaker is expected. Also noted are a Ladies’ Altar Society whist on June 24, tax collection days, and various local notices and personals.
The Newtown school district met at town hall to choose teachers for the coming year. The committee’s membership changed with McCarthy returning as principal and Miss Mary Kelly named junior grade teacher. Oscar Pitzschler served as clerk. A union vote kept teacher hiring with the committee.
A large turnout enjoyed the seniors play What Happened to Jones at the town hall with a lively afterglow dance. Juniors plan a reception to the censors this Friday as part of the annual affair. Commencement set for Wednesday June 17 with Woodbull's orchestra and Governor Baldwin expected.
An ad promotes a laxative with catchy claims about quick relief from constipation and related symptoms, praising taste and prompt action. Hindle's Drug Stores run the advert. A separate note reports French deputy George Ponsot wounded in a sword duel with Senator Henry Berenger over politics, and the government demanding $100,000 duties from John Wanamaker for undervalued imports.
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