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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1921

Page

11

Fairfield County Legislators Meet Over Road Funding

Senators and representatives from Fairfield county will convene at the State capitol after adjournment to discuss road funding for the year. The meeting, sparked by concerns from Senator Challenger, aims to clarify whether the state highway department plans to allocate funds to Fairfield County roads in 1921.

Fairfield County House Senate Challenger Ths Pairfield County

Decrease Noted in Scarlet Fever Deaths in March Report

Department reports from Dr. R D Fearon and Welfare indicate no deaths from diphtheria or scarlet fever in March, bettering the five year March averages. Sixteen cases of scarlet fever and one of diphtheria are noted, with two scarlet fever deaths contrasting prior years.

R. D. Fearon

Cabinet Orders Radio Regulations Framed

Measures to improve radio communications were discussed at the cabinet meeting. A group of war navy state post office and commerce department experts were tasked with framing regulations and recommendations for that purpose.

Washington War, Navy State, Post Office and Commerce

Nurses Excluded 427 Children from School in Month

Bridgeport officials report from the Division of Child Welfare notes nurses excluded 427 children from school in March amid efforts to screen for disease. The team conducted health exams on 3 742 children, performed tonsil operations, and provided glasses where needed.

Ss Bridgeport Husiene Et Ie Bam

Judge awards damages in 1920 pipe burst case

Judge John J. Walsh yesterday ruled in the case of H. H. Butler against Dr. Frank Judson over a water pipe burst at 1107 ai street. Butler, on the second floor, was awarded damages of $1 for spoiled meter heads and sheets of paper after Judson was found responsible for the broken pipe in the dentist office stock room below.

John J. Walsh H. H. Butler Prank Judson Butler Ai Street Wilsh

Decision Reserved In Case Against Tire Co

In Common Pleas court Boonewield versus Bridgeport Auto seeks 221 dollars claimed on a disputed bill. Testimony mainly from bookkeepers for both sides.

Tire CO

Boy 11 Kills Self Over Delayed Breakfast In Pontiac

An 11 year old boy in Pontiac Michigan killed himself after his mother delayed breakfast so he could join a baseball game. In a separate incident Kermit Brown aged 21 shot himself in the basement of his home today, planning a shot at his reach and pulling the trigger with a string.

Pontiac Mich Anril Kermit Brown

Practiced Dentistry Without a License Arrest in City Court

Time Von Webern of 1863 North Avenue was arrested by Sigzte police on Monday for practicing dentistry without a license. He was fined $5 and costs after a morning trial in the city court.

Time von Webern North Avenue Sigzte

African Missionary to Speak at People's Presbyterian

Rev Frederick R Bunker, a noted African missionary in the Sunshine Continent among the Zulus, will give a fine stereotocconjecture at the People's Presbyterian church Park and Laur el avenue on Wednesday April It is announced from Washington that Assistant Attorney General Daugherty has recommended William B Riter of Salt Lake City for the position of assistant attorney general.

Frederick R. Bunker People‘s Presbyterian Church Park and Laurel Avenue Washington Daugherty Harding William B. Riter Salt Lake City

Odd Fellows Return From Fall River Visit

Members of the Blue Degree Association of Abraham Lincoln lodge LO. O. F. Manchester Unity returned from Fall River Mass where they conferred the Blue degree for Unity lodge The delegation was greeted at the station and escorted to Hotel Mohican for engagements Hosts provided a one hour automobile tour Through the city and suburbs Abraham Lincoln lodge presented a play The Passer By directed by My Wellington and Joseph Hands

Abraham Lincoln Lodge LO. O. F Manchester Unity Pasliver Mass Unity Lodge Soent Lodge Fall River Mohican Bion Abraham Lanvaln Lodge Wellington Joseph Hands

Community Forum To Hear Church Founder Sunday

John Haynes Hoalmés, founder of the Community church of New York, will speak at a Sunday forum. Holmes, born in Philadelphia in 1875, studied at Harvard, led Unitarian groups, and authored works on religion and society.

John Haynes Hoalmés Community Church of New York United Churching Anaiedt John Holmes Philadelphia Harvard Ann Society Ritaria Massachusetts Ddly States Unitarian Conference General Unitarian Conference The Free Religious Association Unitarian ‘Temperance — Society Flower Homespathic Medical Callers of Holmes TF Race Cirvanen Survey

Seek to Declare Mrs. Eddy Active Church Officer

A court hearing in the Supreme Court considered an injunction to stop revisions of the church manual. The petitioner argued founder Mrs. Eddy remains an active officer equal to the board of directors, while church doctrine and officer admissions were cited as support. Judge Fraley referred the matter to former Judge S echek Dodge as master for status determination.

Mrs. Eddy Todd Christiann Mumnéer Supreme Court Eddy Co Omeoual Brealey Gonnarke Wr. Krathot Hei Woull Sechek Dodge Kramthoff Dodge Jdge Fraley

Printers Plan to Give Some Work In Shorter Week

The labor group of the joint conference committee of the printing industry adopts a resolution urging a 44 hour week while ensuring no loss of pay for those workers. It states the 44 hour week becomes effective May 1, 1422 and wages are to be settled by local agreements between unions and employers.

Oricago Comeu Inday Urasler Mae Tris Iction

Injuries Fatal To Mason In Fall

William J. Devos of Mason fell from a scaffold at a Bridgeport building and died in Bridgeport Hospital. He was 43 and survived by his wife Catherine, three brothers John Michael James, and a sister Winifred.

Willian J. Devos Ised Ie Montay Seafold Ait

Accidental Death Verdict In Norwalk Man Crake Case

Coroner Phelan ruled John William Crake died in an accidental railway car collision near Norwalk. Crake, riding a bicycle, was struck head on by a trolley car, fracturing his skull and leading to no blame on the streetcar crew.

J. J. Phelm John Willian Crake Norwalk Crake Most Phelan Iralley

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad Promotes Women Health

A paragraph touts Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a remedy for common women ailments not caused by serious displacement or growths. It urges women with symptoms like backache headaches bearing down and nervous despondency to try the herbal tonic as a preventive measure for broader troubles.

Lydia

Gon't Spoil Your Hair by Washing It

An old advertise advice urging careful hair washing with coconut oil and simple preparations. It promotes a cheap Cocoanut oil shampoo as pure, cleansing, and grease removing, claiming a few ounces last months for a family. Ads tout an easy mix with hot water and abundant lather for bright, clean hair.

Delay in Action On Superintendent Of Schools Likely

Board of education faces a likely delay in appointing a new superintendent when it meets next Monday evening. Dr Fones is in Honolulu establishing a dental clinic and James Pullman is ill, delaying potential personnel moves. The meeting will review the teachers for the upcoming year and discuss coal supply bids amid expected competition.

Jones Pullman Board of Education Fones Honolulu James Pullman Atlantic Austin Oni

Wild Stuff Haunts Court Case In Liquor Influence

Ralph Wilcox of 735 Connecticut Avenue appeared in city court facing drunkenness and concealed weapons charges. His case was continued to the next morning as police described him under the influence and found him with liquor on his breath.

Ralph ©. Wilcox Connecticut Wilmot

Lace attire draws eyes with airy flouncings on display

Fashion notes spotlight delicate lace garments and light, fluttering layers that evoke a breezy, charming vibe. Observers observe the trend toward translucent fabrics and soft silhouettes in upcoming style features and retail windows.

Miss Saratoga Dresses and Middies for Junior Girls

Catalog copy describes regulation dresses and middies for girls aged 6 to 15 with various trims and colors. White twill and scarlet middies feature white collars with red braid. pricing from 2.50 to 3.50. Also offers Turkish towels and umbrellas, with shop locations on the third and second floors of Junie Shop.

Miss Saratoga

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