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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
2
Nathaniel W. Bishop Camp No. 3% United Spanish War Veterans held its third annual dance at Colonial Hall last night. The program featured songs by George Rajotte and George Perry, a cornet solo by L. A. Vernon, and a saxophone solo by George Buckinghag as members recalled battlefield days amid ballroom waltzes and admiring glances.
A Bridgeport Public Market demonstration promotes Miss Curtis Marshmallow Creme to make desserts quick and appealing. Recipes include a Snowflake fondue style pudding, breakfast cereals with the creme, sliced fruits, and bread with creme, plus a free booklet Desserts of Quality.
Eugene Vezina 26 a sergeant in the US Army during the war died at St Vincent's hospital after a longtime illness. Son of Mr and Mrs Luci Rero Vezina of 2194 State street he served overseas and was wounded in the Argonne. He later worked for American Graphophone Co West End plant but left due to illness. Survived by parents two brothers William and Clarence two sisters Mrs Albert Tesch and Miss Cecelia Vezina. Funeral Monday at 8:30 from home with high mass at 9 at St Anthony's French church burial in St Michael's cemetery.
The Kiwanis club of Bridgeport, at its Stratheldate meeting, endorsed daylight saving and formed a three member committee to draft resolutions to be sent to Connecticut Congressmen urging uniform statewide daylight saving. Attendees included Seward G.B. Price, Attorney A. Meritt, and Sec. W. M. Bayh. Walter M. Bangs was elected Bridgeport delegate to the New England district, with Meritt as alternate. The club meets again next Thursday.
Paris dispatch reports German diplomats fearing a minor clash could trigger a wider European conflict. Germany refuses to withdraw troops from the Ruhr, while the Berlin government braces for internal strife as French occupation presses on. The situation near Frankfurt raises questions about reprisals and civil tensions as authorities seek to police their borders.
State Department received the text of Germanys protest over French occupation of German cities but could not release contents as the original protest was addressed to France. Reports from the Ruhr indicate France may withdraw after allied and U S inaction, while Senator Hitchcock blames Senate delays for weakening guarantees and the League of Nations without U S membership.
Coroner Phelan to conduct inquest today into the death of George Fredericks in Norwalk Monday while playing with companions amid unsafe conditions. The inquiry will review statements from medical examiners and witnesses as the town investigates the fatal shooting.
Port Jewelers held the annual election of the State Association yesterday in Bport. J Fard and I W Todd of this city were elected vice president amid talks on workforce shortages and a plan to create avenues for high school and college students to enter the trade. Richard Ler of the Bureau of Business Research Marver University spoke on Business Administration and George Dyson of New Britain lectured on Precious Metals Applied to the Jewelry Art. The session closed with a banquet at the Note Bank.
The Berliner vagablatt reports the German government is negotiating with the Entente to prolong the August 24 1914 agreement to October 7 for the main tenance of crops in neutral areas. It notes a strong police force is required to maintain order.
Savage Arms corporation purchases the Stevens Arms plant at Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. GC W Cussman Utica director states no major changes expected beyond adding a treasurer. The acquisition marks Savage entry into the shotgun field with minimal plant adjustments planned.
Fragmentary weather note notes sunrise and sunset times, high and low water marks, and tide-related observations for Bridgeport and nearby towns. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate typical daily forecast items and coastal indicators.
Mrs. Han touts Cinot as a health aid claiming relief from leg pains and chronic constipation. She urges purchase at Hartigan's Drug Stores and listed dealers across Southport Westport Norwalk Milford Shelton Derby Ansonia Seymour and surrounding towns.
Indictments were returned after about 20 witnesses testified before the grand jury. Chief Police Inspector John Daly and Inspector Thomas McDonald were among those named, with five officers indicted overall in the vice probe. The case centers on connections with brokers on Well Street and bribery allegations tied to Mrs Lillian I Love.
April showers bring May flowers and weeds, worms. If you started a garden this adds to work. Hoes cultivators weeders and farming implements are in our Agricultural Department. Labor and freight conditions limit supply, buy now while stock lasts. Next shipment may arrive too late for use.
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