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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1919

Page

24

AutoStrop Razor gives a smooth shave remedy

The piece claims the pulling sensation from dull razors can be avoided by using AutoStrop Razor with blades of the hardest steel. It touts a green edge for every shave and the sharpest cutting edge.

Garvan Seeks Proceeds From Stock Exchange Sale

Francis P A Garvan seeks to seizure of the sale proceeds of a New York Stock Exchange seal tied to the Alien Property Custodian case. The ships of Amercan Trans Atlantic and Foreign Transport and Mercantile were seized last September as pledged to German owners Stinnes Wagenknecht Jensen. Garvan argues Wagner acted for the Germans and the proceeds are held for their account.

New York Francis’ PA. Garvan Federal District Court New York Stock Exchange Richa Wagner Tle Amercan’ Trans-Atlantic Company Foreign Transport and Mercantile Corporation Hugo Stinnes Edmund Wagenknecht Albert Jensen Germany Ot Mc'Garvan Stock Exchange Wagter Milwaukee

Episcopalians Hold Annual Convention in New Haven

In New Haven on May 20 a gathering of Episcopal clergy and laity opened their annual diocesan convention and related conferences at Trinity Church on the green. Tomorrow deputies to the synod will be chosen and diocesan business will begin. Speakers included George Randall, Mrs Arthur L Corbin, Miss Julia McLean, Miss Leila Van Schauk, Mrs George Hey, and Professor R B Fife, discussing welfare, extension work, girls society, vacation house, and related topics.

New Haven Trinity Church Lawn Club Recese Amon.hosa George . Randall Seerry Brotherhood of St. Andrew Arthur L. Corbin Julia McLean Leila “van Schauk George Hey House Fife Middletown

Stratfield Red Cross to Honor Workers With Certificates

Stratfield Red Cross members who have logged substantial hours are to receive honor certificates and pins. The scheme recognizes 300 plus hours of service, awarded after certification by chapter or auxiliary officers, with Mrs. J W Brothwell urging eligible members to apply.

Stratfield Red’ Cross Jon Savorre AO Red‘ Cross J. W. Brothwell

Professor H A Miller to Speak on Nationalism and Immigrants

Reservations by Cham ber of Commerce members fill the Seaside club tonight for Professor H A Miller of Oberlin University to discuss Nationalism Bolshevism and the Immigrant. His talk on Bolshevism is expected to draw keen interest due to his extensive knowledge of mid Europe.

Chamber of Commerce Herbert Adolphus, Miller Oberlin University Miller mid-Europe

World War Veterans to Attend Memorial Day Meeting

The Memorial Day committee of the G A R invites all officers soldiers sailors and marines of the World War to attend a meeting at the Armory on Saturday evening to plan participation in the parade and ceremonies and the dedication of a bronze tablet honoring those who gave their lives in service to the country.

The

Government to Probe Street Car Fares

Washington May 20 A new government commission will study conditions in multiple cities where street railway firms struggle to obtain local rate approvals and face possible insolvency. President Wilson has sanctioned the commission whose nonbinding recommendations are expected to carry weight in each community.

Washington Wilson

Friends of Erin to Stage Concert Tonight

A city concert is planned tonight at Wales hall under the Friends of Freedom banner. Notable performers include Maury Kelly Teresa O'Brien John McDonough John O Donnell John Burke and Michael Murray with dancing to Murray's orchestra after the show. Bridgeport’s unemployment figure stands at 6 500, with statewide Connecticut layoffs down to 12 100 in the latest weekly counts.

Avid Wales’ Hall Friends of Threedom Maury ‘Kelly John “Sullivan Teresa O'Brien John ‘McDonough John O'Donnell John Burke M.w.duhigg David Sullivan Patrick Carr Thomas Kerwin Michael Murray Murray’s Thomas Blewitt John O' ‘Neill Bridgeport David Elder United Bristol New Haven Stamford New London Derby

Aldermanic Committee Sets Friday Night Meeting

The Aldermanic Committee will hold a Friday night session to consider claims and plan an inspection. The event will feature plans and lively entertainment, limited to members of the Board of Aldermen and heads of committees.

Aldermanic Committee Lamys Committee

City Council Holds Jolly Evening At Greenlawn Club

City departments gather tonight at Greenlawn Country Club for a council entertainment event. City Clerk Babingon says the program will be one of the jolliest ever, with Alderman Hamilton in charge promising a dinner standard on par with former aldermanic gatherings.

Greenlawn Country Club Babingon Hamilton

First Annual District Republican Club Dance Planned

Arrangements for the first annual dance of the Sixth District Republican Club are completed for tonight at Brooklawn Academy. A large gathering of members and friends is expected with jazz music as a feature.

Brooklawn Academy

Vigilante of 497 Madison Avenue Sentenced

Angelo Vigilante of 497 Madison Avenue was summoned to court for failure to support his wife and sentenced to 69 days in jail. The sentence was suspended for two weeks to allow him to aid his wife.

Angelo Madison Avenue

Parish Meeting at St George's Tonight

Parish to meet at St George's in Clinton and Wood avenues to elect officers and conduct church business. Mrs Annie Balick, 35, of 38 Barkshire Avenue, recovering after a trolley fall in Bos Avenue between Hallott Street and Seaview Avenue, rests in Bridgeport Hospital.

Vicum Annie Balick Barkshire Avenue Bos Avenue Hallott Street Andy Seaview Bridgeport

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