Designation of Contributions Declines in Community Chest
The Community Chest reports a drop in designation of gifts to specific organizations. Of 26,000 total designated gifts, 87218 was designated, with Salvation Army receiving the largest share.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
9
The Community Chest reports a drop in designation of gifts to specific organizations. Of 26,000 total designated gifts, 87218 was designated, with Salvation Army receiving the largest share.
The report lists Designations to Visiting Nurse Association Civil groups and church charities totaling 884. The Bridgeport and New England agencies contribute varied sums including Bridgeport Hospital 75 and Associated Charities 63. Jewish Welfare and Council of Jewish Women appear with sums such as 60.18 and 23.08 respectively. Tower designations were made to the American Red Cross at 1.00 each.
The Greenwich estate of Conyers, known as Che Conyer, will host the Hartford County Farm Bureau day tomorrow. Farmers will tour Conyers farm starting about 1 34 p m after lunch, with Berkshire hogs at the Lap farm to be shown and inspected. Local routes from Dansbury via Ridgefield and Thedford guide northern residents, while southern travelers follow the Post road to Greenwich.
Mohay Suddin of Rhuix fled petition in U S court showing assets of $800 and liabilities of $12 708. The case references England Brass Co of Danta with Qyam Enddin as president. A hearing was set for August 4 amid curtailment of creditors claims and a withdrawal of the earlier action.
Quick of Wara street was taken into custody yesterday on a complaint by American Railway Express Company. The driver is accused of withholding funds from deliveries totaling 217 dollars. A preliminary hearing was set at 504 dollars.
Democratic members of the Board of Aldermen push Hugh Campbell for Military Enrollment Registrar. The vote followed a heated debate over charter support, with incumbent Frank Naot noted as last year’s defeated rival. The article records tangled names and local references amid the political tension.
Morningside on Aug 2 hosted a large community program by Anacanset Glux members featuring music, dance, and dramatic skits. The event, led by Westbrook and Johnson, drew almost 2900 residents, raised funds for the club, and showcased local performers and notable Morning side residents in lively tableaux and aMusic Lesson finale.
The Finance Committee of the council met yesterday at City Hall to discuss approving a 350000 bond issue to finance construction of the East Washington bridge. Mayor Anwater urged immediate council action so work can begin promptly.
The Board of Health annual report, with an introduction by Pt. William Hall Coon, was completed for the Municipal register. Coon said the department's activities require no new recommendations beyond the regminn work already in place.
World renowned dermatologists now use a new method to revive hair roots and regrow hair. The ad offers a home test with a money back guarantee if growth does not occur in 90 days and promises instant action by addressing infected scalp oil Sebum as the cause of hair loss.
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