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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1923

Page

9

Boy Scouts to Acquire 20 Acre Camp at Lake Zoar

The executive committee of the local Boy Scouts proposes a 20 acre summer camp on Lake Zoar near Stevenson Connecticut for Bridgeport scouts. A deal could close within two weeks with Power Company ownership details: 12 acres now plus an option on eight more. Committee chair C Wheeler leads negotiations with power company reps.

Walites Department The Boy Scotta of America Bridgeport Scouts Take Zoar Stevenson Conn Power Compar G. St. Williams Boy Scouts C.hhild Wheeler Power Company

Painful Rheumatic Swellings Disappear

James H. Allen of Rochester New York suffered rheumatism for years. He studied and concluded uric acid deposits in joints cause rheumatic pain. He devised a prescription named ALLENAH that allegedly banishes rheumatism quickly and completely. The ad promises a full refund if not satisfied and notes Hindie Drug Stores supply it.

James H. Alen Rochester N.Y

Scouts Seek New Camp Site Near Lake East of Stevenson

The Boy Scouts of America East Side unit reports over 300 youth enjoyed outdoor activities last summer at various sites and plans a facility expansion. They outgrew Camp Matewan on Still River and Pine Neck Mar MIE river land, hoping a new site will be ready soon to accommodate more boys. Executive committee members include Howard Simpson Fairfield Wheeler Judge Arthur M. Corley Samuel Carvey Went Rev. John H. Landry Samuel M. Trawley Ralph MacEldowney Seward S. Price and Pierce V. Gahan.

Stevenson Ping Rock Stratford Williams Department of the Boy Scouts of America Still River Camp Matewan Mar Mie Pine Neck Park Howard Simpson Dc Fairfield Wheeler Arthur M. Corley Samuel Carvey Went John H. Landry Samuel M. Trawley Ralph MacEldowney Seward Price Pierce V. Gahan

Salary Increase for Sec Seale Approved

The E T R A board unanimously raised secretary Henry D. Seale from 1800 to 2800 dollars per year. March spending totaled 888.81 dollars. Seven member applications for commitment to a sanitarium were approved. Two member deaths reported. The Visiting Nurse Association reported 2 pedside visits and 118 advisory visits, with two new cases found. A dues drive in city factories will begin in May. joining members receive Liberty Bond style buttons.

Hoyt Catlin Bryant Electric Company Employes Tubercular Relief Association Henry D. Seale G. Tu. Eaton Marle Welch

Lantern Slides At Casino To Night For Children

Rev L L Andrews presents lantern slides of instructive scenes from a Malanda trip at the Casino tonight at 7. East Side children will be chaperoned to and from East Main Street and Stratford Avenue for the event.

L. Andrews Malands East Side East Main Street Stratford Avenue

Probes Open Into New York Police Conduct and Officials

Investigations by the district attorney and the Commissioner of Accounts begin in New York into police conduct and alleged statements by officials. The probes encompass remarks linked to the police force, mayoral oversight, and a magistrate's remarks during a liquor raid case involving detective Robert McAllister.

New York Emblymin House Cuvilliers Policc Teague Heuttegzora Mt Banton Ihegan Dayit Mirshfeld Sioner Accourt Anderts Claus Ciiy Cevigan Bernen New Yorks Erilieisny Wis Rebert McAllister Bing Cop Peniuy

Roche Kennelly wedding1 held at St Charles

Miss Charlotte Agnes Kennelly daughter of John Kennelly of 964 Noble Avenue and Gerald Roche son of Mr and Mrs W T Roche Scranton, wed yesterday at St Charles with Rev P McGivney officiating. Lorettie Playden organist and Sadie Wilson soprano provided music. Bride wore grey canton crepe gown with ruffled skirt and ostrich plume hat. bridesmaids in rose gerene gowns with rose and grey hats. Best man was Cletus Roche. Wedding breakfast at bride’s home followed. couple leaves for Washington and will reside at 904 Noble Avenue.

Charlotte Agnes Kennelly John Ny Kennnelly Noble Avenge Dumes Gerald Roche Hirs W.T. Roche Scranton Pr St. Charles Washington Rantan Noble Avenue

First Baptist Church Plans 26560 Budget For Year

First Baptist Church at Wear and Washington Avenue will spend 845,960 this year on current expenses and missionary work. The budget exceeds prior years by 0 percent. It calls for 25,150 for ongoing costs and 12.40 for missionary and benevolence. Pledges were received and remaining funds will be raised Sunday.

First Baptist Church Corner Wear Washington Averuse

Bridgeport Officer Installed in Protection Order Meeting

Bridgeport and Waterbury names surface as officers installed for the Grand Lodge session. A late afternoon adjournment marked one of the most Havlary Soesinisi meetings, with F Howe of Boston installing the officers including Grand Warden and Grand Secretary as the supreme lodge held.

Waterbury Grand Dodge James A. Cann Windsor Clobby Bridgepor Thomas M. Waterhury S -Rendall New Tavern Gratedeasurer Pythelun New Haven Rand Ales Manywavel

Farham to Speak at Engineers Meeting

Farnham of the American Telephone and Telegraph company will speak to the Bridgeport branch of ASME and the Pingingers club tonight at Strathfield Hotel on automatic telephones. His talk aims to desubble new telephon frames for practical use.

II Farnham American Telephone and Telegraph Company Bridgeport American Society of Mechanical Engineers Pingingers’ Club Strathfield Hotel

Ruhr Occupation Deepens Global Economic Strain

Analysis by experts details Germany's Ruhr crisis impact on Allies and world markets. Lost production, disrupted coal and steel, and rising unemployment threaten imports and exports across France Belgium and Switzerland as coal flows shift to South Africa and related disruptions grow.

Belgium Germany Daphlion Ruhr Fraute Metorien South Africa Alsntburgs Shipmie France Wales

New Haven Drug Peddler Sentenced to Prison

Tattien Vapognia was found guilty on multiple counts of narcotics trafficking and sentenced by Judge Howe in federal court to two and a half years on each count, to run concurrently. Incomplete counts were held over due to lack of vital evidence. Vapognia was ordered to a speedy trial on those charges.

New Caves Apri Tattien Vapognia Atiathe Peniteny Howe Pederal Court Cohen

Dr Day Discusses Gothic Influence On American Architecture

Dr William Horace Day spoke at the United City last night on Gothic influence in American architecture. He illustrated with diagrams of English cathedrals planned by Sir Christopher Wren and cited Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral as exemplary. He urged a return to Gothic elements in future American structures.

William Horace Day United Ciy Christopher Wren Day England Sir Wren Westminster Abbey St Paul’s Cathedral London

New York Artists to Lecture at Yale in New Haven

In New Haven Yale School of Fine Arts hosts the Trowbridge foundation lectures by New York figures including Royal Unrtissoz, Frank Wel tenKempt, Frank Jewett Mather, and NY Public Library curator. Lectures run on successive Fridays from tomorrow to May 18, reflecting the annual Yale series.

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