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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1923
Page
3
Three New Haven girls, Misses Martha Richards, Carol Richards, and May Richards of New Haven, hiked 10 Bridgeport yesterday from the Kim City amid rain. They planned to return home by train and praised their endurance after finishing in a royal restaurant.
The Health department work and hygienists led by Dr. L. J. Buckley increased in March. 83 schoolchildren were fed at the Welfare office, most from fourth and fifth grades. Hygienists served 366 parochial students, 73 preschoolers, 216 first graders, and 212 in the second grade. Parents of 488 children were notified of needed dental treatment. 20 children from private dentists were re examined, 14 referred to the city clinic. Hygienists gave talks to 25 groups of students and teachers. Miscellaneous tasks numbered 2.
Joseph Rabsinowiz of 374 Rail road avenue ran from the sidewalk on Fairfield avenue near Auburn street and was struck by an automobile driven by Ruth Renni son of Fairfield on Saturday night. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital with scalp lacerations and contusions of the legs. condition not serious. Jacob Merson of 305 Linwood avenue suffered hand lacerations when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Ernest Sturges of 1364 North avenue on a Saturday accident.
Milford drives a push for a new federal post office with a lingering 1929 appropriation and a Washington trip led by the Chamber of Commerce. Also in Milford news, Egg Donation Day aims to raise hospital funds, plans for Tigby property to join public park space, a senior dance success, a large town court docket, and upcoming civic meetings plus school sign-in night.
Prominent Americans including Gertrude Atherton Rex Beach and Archibald Roosevelt form the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment to protest the Volstead Law. They argue it harms liberty raises taxes and fuels crime while urging repeal and fair constitutional respect. The group vows nationwide effort across states and congressional districts.
American Metal Polish Co showcases Puts polishes at Bachner-Moses-Louis Co with a factory tour in Howland's week. Boncilla Laboratories displays toilet preparations. Brillo Manufacturing extols aluminum ware cleaning power. Burson Knitting offers free hosiery and dolls stockings to visiting girls with chaperone.
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