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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
4
Shabouth or Feast of Weeks is observed today and tomorrow in synagogues. At Park Avenue Temple a 10 AM confirmation of six children will be followed by music and a 3 to 5 PM confirmation reception for members and friends. The festival marks 50 days after Passover and parallels Pentecost.
The gathering of the wheat harvest and the first fruits is linked to the anniversary of the giving of the Ten Commandments and the Law of Mt Sinai. The introduction of Consirition ceremonies in connection with the observance adds charm.
Mayor Wilson is authorized to contract with the United Illuminating Company to install 18 White Way lamps on Congress street bridge and approaches. The aldermanic lamps committee recommended the upgrade after reporting inadequate lighting on the bridge and its approaches.
A collage of satirical lines on law, taxes, boxing, football, and war, ridiculing politicians, Prohibition, and public figures. The piece notes Waxed humor on a Petrograd capture claim via an unconfirmed telegram from Vardee reported by National Tidende, with citizens urged to stay wary of the news.
Fred and George Senko and Peter Matasavich faced Judge RK L Munger after a long standing feud. All three paid fines of 50 dollars plus costs totaling 74.12 each. The brothers were accused of stabbing Matasavich who sustained a slight shoulder injury.
The article lists early starting times and pairings for a Metropolitan area golf title chase. Players from Brooklawn, Greenwich, Siwanoy, Nassau, Baltusrol, Garden City and other clubs are shown with partners and venues including Brooklawn, Nassau, Renaissance and related courses.
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