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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
8
Washington April 29. Senator Foss Republican Ohio urged adopting a rule to allow a senator to speak and call others to enter the debate. The measure would let the Senate consider actions to regulate speaking rights, a move some senators say could be used to force a filibuster.
Blanney H H Pullard of this city is named as one of several prominent New England figures chosen to serve on the nucleus of a shipper's group. The conference list includes Colonel Samuel V Nichols, president Nicholas File Providence ROG Henry PD Sheppard Brown and Shite Manufacturing Co Providence EG Bullard vice president Mult Machine Tool Co. Bridgeport EB Kerr Quibbard president Hartford treasurer American Brass Co Waterbury ThE Priest traffic manager American Steel and Wire Co Worcester D Fiske road manager.
In Waterbury on April 29 Frank Pellemine, 28, a metal worker at Chase Magik Works, lost his left leg when a rock toppled while he handled a metal plate. He was guiding a stone when it slipped and fell, crushing his leg and injuring his rib area.
In Guanvillege on April 2 a search for 1 year old Lucily Chatterton who vanished with farm hand Earl Woodward continues. Fire embers on Cram Hill point to Woodward's possible presence within 64 hours. A watch was kept at Neithfield for the Woodward description. A woman released in Springfield, Caroline Shattuck of South Londonderry, was identified as Lucille That ter ton. Woodward and the man with Shattuck were detained. authorities await Mrs Shattuck’s husband.
A dental ad promotes a Featherweight plate by Dr. C. W. King of 1116 Main Street Bridgeport promising relief from sore gums and irritability caused by ill fitting teeth. The plate is said to be comfortable natural looking and allows chewing of any food with a free gold crown included.
Advert says McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets restore strength, aid rickets, and improve appetite. Patient testimonials claim rapid weight gain and better energy. doctors and chemists endorse the product, urging use for tired, run-down people and children. Availability at local drug stores with a money back guarantee if unseen results.
The fifteenth annual Connecticut conference of Social Work closed at St. John’s parish house Waterbury with plans to host Norwich next year. Officers elected include President Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell Norwich and Treasurer HB Messemer Norwich. An executive committee was named with members from Bridgeport Hartford New Haven and other cities.
The committee led by G Southey selected orange blue and white as the official Progress Week colors. The main tent at Seaside Park and all 200 state wide billboards including street cars window cards and stickers will carry the scheme. The exhibition tent will be decorated inside with these colors and illuminated by fourteen large spotlights at night to create a brilliant display. Exhibitors are urged to match their booths for a harmonious overall effect.
Funeral services for Tienry Nowicki prominent lawyer and clerk of the state Senate were held at Sacred Heart Church. The service featured clergy from multiple parishes and a large delegation from local legal and Polish organizations. The New Britain police court session was postponed one hour during the service.
Funeral services and burial plans are listed for numerous Bridgeport and area residents including George Briggs Powell retired farmer Civil War veteran died at 1277 Brooklawn Ave burial Mountain Grove. Lena Sennett 83 died Middletown service George P Potter Elms St burial Mountain Grove. Walter Scott Field 68 funeral Read Memorial chapel burial Mountain Grove. Thomas Childs 80 New Haven funeral Barnum Ave burial Lakeview. Elizabeth J Fitch 169 Gaston Ave found dead in room. Walter Cooper 54 Nichols dairyman service 2:30 from his home burial Nichols. Sidney S Beardsley 58 King St Stratford burial Union Cemetery. Jennie Allen Fairclough 59 Beechwood Ave burial Mountain Grove. Anderson Robertson 116 Beach Ave Walnut Beach 2 PM service Rev Atkins burial Lakeview. John J Woods 27 Fairfield Ave 8:30 AM high mass Ann’s Church burial St Michael’s. Mrs Mary Wisniewski 72 Greenfield Hill solemn mass St Thomas. George Ernest Burr 57 11 AM funeral Lieberum and Heaphy burial Tashua. Mrs Margaret Poland Sell 50 Greenwich private funeral. Mrs Martha J Taylor Greens Farms 2:30 PM burial Willow Brook. Andrew J Krausman 71 William St requiem mass burial St Michael’s. Mrs Linnie Fish 161 Pacific St funeral Read Memorial chapel burial Mountain Grove. survives two daughters and husband plus others.
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