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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
29
Dental authorities urge action against a viscous film on children's teeth described as a danger sign. They promote a new toothpaste named Penso dent that purportedly removes the film. a free 10 day trial is offered with a coupon to test its effectiveness.
The Chamber of Commerce offered its services to assist the mayor in the annual Clean-Up Week planned for May. Secretary Crosby, with years of experience, will lead efforts to mobilize citizens to paint houses and refresh the city as part of the drive in Bridgeport.
Southport April special reports the Southport Current Events club annual meeting in Wakeman Memorial building. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Oliver Jennings president reelected, Mrs Predarick Tisheep vice president, C Robert Jennings recording secretary, Miss Wilson treasurer, and Miss Jessica Legier Payne secured as lecturer for next season. A six lecture series on History in the Making will be held at Pequot school auditorium with Farradeld teachers invited. The club voted a $5 appropriation to buy cigarettes and sand yd for disabled soldiers in Allingtown hospital.
Mrs. William Marquart of 921 Dewey Street was slightly injured when struck by a car while crossing John Street with a baby in her arms and a child holding her hand. The 19 year old driver, William F. McCombs of 5 Linwood Avenue, reported that she stepped in front of his car from behind another vehicle. He was not arrested. The impact allegedly only affected Mrs. Marquart and her injured leg, with passersby offering aid. two children escaped injury.
In early aviation, various designs emerged including rear-exhaust propulsion. A noted inventor reportedly solved key inefficiencies and has drawn government interest with a model powered by exhaust at the tail rather than front propulsion.
Unquowa school pupils will stage a morning program in French Thursday April 9 at Stratfield Baptist church near the school. Parents and the public are invited. Group 6 opens with a song, then “A Bouquet of Flowers” by Carolyn Churchill and others. Group four sings “Mother’s Song.” The highlight is the play “The Three Temptations” by the 4th Group French class directed by Madame Glueck, with three scenes lasting about 49 minutes in French, English synopses by one pupil.
The Third Precinct conducted two liquor raids yesterday in the West End. Jacob Levy of 464 Bostwick Avenue and Samuel Roth of 119 Howard Avenue were held in bonds of 300 dollars each for trial in the City Court this morning.
John Anastasia of Malden Mass was sentenced to three months in jail by Judge Samuel Young after pleading guilty to theft. Last week he attempted to steal four suitcases from Mrs James Elder of 21 Branley Place Pittsburg on a train from New York to Boston. The suitcases held valuable property. The article notes Argentines form a large fraction of South America’s Italian born population.
Several funeral services are reported for Delia Legere Sarah Burton Blake Charles H Kemper Edward M Murphy and other residents. Resting places include St Michael's cemetery Riverside cemetery Snakeview cemetery Lakeview cemetery and Wooster cemetery. Surviving relatives and pallbearers are listed with church services conducted by priests and pastors at St Augustine's St Stephen's St Patrick's and local churches.
The Rt Rev John Newton McCormick bishop of Western Michigan will preach the last of a Lenten series at Christchurch on Thursday at 7 30 pm. The event, organized by Episcopal Men's club, features notable church leaders and a musical program with Henry Zeloff and the Manufacturers' Chorus, with Theodore W. Braitling at the organ. John Montague fourth Earl of Sandwich is noted as the inventor of the luncheon sandwich and its eponymous connection.
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