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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1922

Page

5

More Than 200 Former Soldiers Placed At Work

The X Service Men's Employment Bureau reports over 200 ex servicemen placed this month. Directed by Joseph Burns the program aids veterans by matching them with local factories for roles including carpenters helpers painters engineers machinists and fifty women. Eligible veterans may apply at 239 Fairfield Avenue offices.

x-Service Men's Employment Bureau Joseph Burns Fomice Fairfield Avenue

Sage Tea Darkens Hair Myth Promises From Old Remedies

Fragmentary ad style text touts Grandma’s sage tea with sulfur for darkening hair. Claims include easy home use and rapid results with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. Several archaic spellings and promotional phrases appear, offering a beauty tip framed as a miracle cosmetic cure.

Machines Wrecked But None Injured In Crash

Stratford April 6. An automobile driven by L. P. Smith collided with another machine driven by Mildred Sexton on Stratford Avenue. The Smith car struck a telegraph pole but no injuries occurred to occupants. The Sexton car sustained front damage and a pedestrian was knocked by mud but escaped harm.

Stratford Ll. FP. Smith Gireet Mildrad Sexton Ratford Sexton Seton Police Breuwlade Gexton

Alderman Lavery Named by Mayor on Recreation Board

Alderman Willam J. Lavery was appointed to the Board of Recreation by Mayor Atwater to serve until his successor is named. The appointment fills the unexpired term of Anthony S. Ambrose who resigned, with Burdick still on the board. Vacancies persist from recent resignations and terms of commissioners plus the Education board representation.

Willam J. Lavery Board of Reorest Atwater Alfred W. Burdick Alderatan Lavery Aft Burdick Anthony S. Ambrose the Bourg At Willan Tiprace Day Thomas J. Monge Jama J. Lazars Alfred Vera Blon Yant Georg ANDS Ste of FoOvant Nante Anderman Park Anl Willeny R. Wabster Bau Vaddon Commissionera Y Buriliek

Stratford Plans Strict Smallpox Vaccination Drive

Stratford officials, led by Dr. G F Lewis, announce aggressive vaccination orders for all pupils and unvaccinated residents amid one of the state’s worst smallpox outbreaks. Cases linked to Washington school prompt quarantine at Stratford High and broader vaccination across the town.

Stratford Aprielah Vaudinalan Order G. F. Lewis Washington Nichols Avenue Garden Street Igh Lowig Washington School John Buber Lidsidp Avenue Albvarta Moore Broa Letomovantta Lewis Ford Ani Tr. Lewis Washington, Garden Street Ehols Avenue Meiner East Tran Sures Trom Stratford High School

Milford Twain Honored On Third Anniversary

Milford April 37 A pleasant surprise honored Mr and Mrs Edward Bett on their third wedding anniversary at their Fort Trumbull Beach home. Friends gathered for an evening of music and cards, with a 10 piece Pytex set presented to Mrs Seoik and several neighbors noted as guests.

Edward Maher Martin Finley Weasley Sherman A. GO. Gardger Ott Joan O'Mara Mery Martin Kurnemark What Schuithlese A. Fi Henley King Richard Paine I Rosenwe's Christopher Mc. Gough A Willaams Anna Mewes Eugene Wadhams Jr Aid LL Wiliams

Westport Sales Rise With Spring Building Boom

Westport reports brisk land transfers along the Westport Purfield line near Sturresigh Way as buyers including John Macwhirter and Robert Mills Jr move on tracts around 1i acres. Property trades boast prices near 1000 dollars while locals note building activity expected to begin soon on several sites.

Westport Speria Rave Bern Toauny Reaty Sadona Barnwell Fair- Suld Sturresighway Purfield John Macwhirter Poplar Piat Ares Wert Margaret Kernstock Clingno Avenue Robert Mills Chauncey Hanford Danbury Axe Strest Georgetows Sumwatuck Fanny B. Han Gilbert & Bennatt Ford Pany Whitey Bohrem

Local Developments Mix with Notables in Greens Farms News

Greens Farms reports mixed activity with M C G and A Edward T.adford returning home amid rebuild prospects at Hotel Square. Builders plan new Y G A at tows, while Belford acquires Salers t Hotel for a public project. Edwin Hoyt nears completion on Main Street, and survey work at Nash’s Curve enables materials for William Hl Arthur Co. of Stamford to begin. Sheriff cautions on unregistered vehicle with fines, and notable locals attend events and land deals including Solinioff and the Rose vig Road tract sale.

M. CG Edward T.adford Greens Farms Ureviden Lome Hotel Square Y Bedford Badlora Belford Salers T Y. At Tida Edwin Hoyt Norwalk Main Street James Godfrey Nash's Curve Wiliam Hl. Arthur Company Stamford Cornelius J. Vanderhoo Palm Street Newark Clark Om Joseph GS. Uvalt Aa. T. Cutting Sacqatuck Lewihaven Edward, Bolden Westorr van Wiek Brooka Kings

Dr Abernethy to Address Laymen Missionary Meet

Dr William Abernethy of Washington D C will headline the Laymen's Missionary Movement Conference in Chicago May 3 and 4 to discuss rejuvenating the organizations activities. James L Barton of Boston and others including J C Acheson Herbert Johnson and W C Goleman will also attend as speakers and leaders.

Chicago Wiliam Abernethy Washington, D. C Harding Movement Whll Amering Detroi W. C. Goleman Wichita Mangas

Dismiss Suit Over Will Of David Bispham

New York April 11 Associated Press Surrogate dismissed today the suit against the will of David Bispham, famed baritone, brought by his wife and a daughter, ruling no undue influence proved. The contested will left a quarter of a $400,000 trust to Mrs Ten Eyck, and all remaining estates to Mrs Bispham and her daughter, with the trust beneficiary named.

New York Associated Press David Bispham Bar Tone Wifow Bispham

Suit Over Note Between Rappeport Group and Shay

William Rappeport and Brother sue James L. Shay in this city to recover on a note given by MS Garden in February and endorsed by Shay. The note was protested March 8 and plaintiffs seek 459 dollars in damages.

William Rappeport Guine James L. Shay MS. Garden Shay

Knitting Yarn Price Drop Noted in Ad

An old advertisement notes yarn at 28 cents per skein for regular 25 cent stock. White yarn shown suitable for hosiery and similar uses.

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