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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
3
A Health Department report shows contagious diseases fell in Bridgeport during March 1922 with scarlet fever leading at 46 cases, smallpox down to one, and influenza, pneumonia, and diphtheria also reduced. Nurses visited 311 diphtheria patients and 46 scarlet fever cases, 328 visits total.
Wadsworth Browlini Vera Thesrpuratied announces the opening of its new Wadsworth store at 44 Kin Street. The firm is known in New England for seven years in paint and antiquish lines with main store in Malden and branches across Boston and several other cities. Frank H. Anleton supervises branches and Jordan O. Punt leads the local launch for the new outlet.
At the board of Fire Commissioners meeting in Milford last night two appointments filled vacancies in the department. Frederick W. Quis, 31, of Parr Street Walnut Beach, named department mechanic to replace Frank Stephens. George Connelly, 22, of Woodmont, named to fill Eugene Wadhams vacancy after his promotion to department electrician. Connelly has served as substitute driver and regular man at the borough fire house. New appointees join volunteer department units attached to Chemical Company Myrtle Beach and Chemical Company Woodmont. They will start duties in one week.
Devon Hose Company No 4 schedules The Wire Brigade at Devon Theatre on April 14 and Milford Theatre on April 15 a four act fireman life drama with thrills and songs. Director Captain Harry De Long from New York praises local talent and promises an entertaining production.
The St Joseph’s St Cbll drive for a new parochial school reports $13,920 collected in the first 24 hours of an eight day campaign. Nine teams, five women and four men, will meet nightly at the church to report returns. Bishop John J. Wilan endorses the effort.
State librarians from Danbury and nearby towns gather for a joint meeting tomorrow under the auspices of the United Library Association. Representatives from Ridgefield, Newtown, New Milford, Bridgewater, Southbury, and other local towns attend. Speakers include Miss Helen Sperry of Whirler, Mrs Martha Davis of Danbury, and Lenore Power of New York.
The building commissioners granted 71 permits in March for an aggregate value of 208 810 dollars. The total construction value reflected in the permits rose compared with the same period last year.
Daily crowd records at Madison Square Garden as Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey tour the United States. The show features Mabel Stark wrestling a royal Bengal tiger Beatrice Swerney Lily Leit zal the gymnast, the Nelsons and 70 performers, 150 trained horses, 70 riders, 30 wild animals, and a zoological display including giraffes hippos elephants giraffes and the smallest horse. The circus travels in 100 double-length cars and ranks with major shows of the era.
Cantilever Shoex hired for their style and comfort as a new joy for Fred. The plan promotes Cantilevers Lomonrow in a buying initiative promising pleasant active days.
This short notice promotes dressmaking for summer wear using Butterick patterns and the Deltor system. It advertises the summer Delineator issue and invites readers to visit the Pattern section for explanations and to book subscriptions for the magazine.
Readers can buy crepe de chine dresses priced at ten dollars in navy black brown and jade. The youthful straight or draped styles feature a novelty waist detail and rare large sizes, with most stock offered in Misses 16 18 and up to size 40. Second floor centre.
The item notes describe pretty cotton waists priced at $3. The waists feature satin finish fabric with fine texture and dark colorings. They are overblouse style slip overs with long sleeves and neat finishing, presented as visually appealing.
A list of value textiles offers includes plaid blankets in blue pink yellow and tan at 64x76 inches for 1.45. Brown sheeting 81 inches wide at 0.50 yard. Hemstitched pillow cases 45x36 inches described as slightly imperfect but unused, priced at 3Sc.
Radio enthusiasts find value in Baldwin phones and Westinghouse RC sets priced for shoppers. An 8.95 offer includes WD 1 tubes and dry cell batteries, while a $139 package pairs Baldwin Cuong sets with multiple color yarns. Six balls yield a full size sweater, with several color options in stock. Third floor center Fourth Loop front.
Women's coats feature rich fabrics like Preciosa and Veldyne with plush textures. Poiret twills offer a Springlike look while capes and wraps sweep with smart lines. Outer garments are investments in warmth, comfort, and fashion, with prices from $55 to $75. Second floor center.
Describes an engaging hat show featuring varied styles of Milan and Timbo straws in black, sand, oak, and orchid Gros de Londres silks. Notes lace, embroidery, and exotic braiding with silk brims and burnt ostrich accents. Second floor front display priced at 8.50.
Fine paper for correspondence. Whiting's Polo cloth grey paper a heavy mottled light grey, 72 sheets to a pound, 30c. Pointed flap envelopes to match 25c per package. Friendship liner heavy splendid linen finish, large sheet, 72 sheets to a pound, 35c. Envelopes to match 5c per package. This last is specially fine for men who are particular as to the paper they use for their correspondence. Main fnor rear.
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