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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
3
U S Davis Cup committee weighs lineup as doubles pairings strain under singles load. Tilden Johnston era doubles team may not both play singles, with Williams and Wolohan forming new partnership amid uncertain singles chances.
American champion Peter DePaolo will skip the Italy race at Monza on September 6 after Ren Ascari’s death. Milton Wilton Tommy Wilton and Pete Kreis move to safeguard Duesenberg team hopes while DePaolo stays in the United States to drive his car.
In Darien on August 7 Victoria Bantoro, 32, shot herself in the left temple with a .45 revolver on Uigide Avenue. She left behind a husband and a teenage daughter. Coroner to be notified. The note cites ill health as the motive.
Rev Wifton Collins, pastor of a Orange church, will headline the Shelton Kiwanis noon gathering at the Church of the Good Shepherd parish rooms. The speaker is renowned for delivering strong sermons and engaging audiences. Miss Anne Whittaker, recently returned from a Liverpool trip, reports a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Miss Whittaker has spent about a year in the area as a district worker for Mea John Aelliwell of Avonda City.
Arrangements were completed for the 72 hole Open golf world title between mile Ma bailune American open champion and Jim Barnes British open holder. They will play 18 holes at White Marsh Valley club links on September 12 and 18 more at the North Course of Phamont Country Club the following day. The final 36 holes will be staged on a course near Wistington on later dates.
Ivan Parke announces retirement from racing this month to return west and settle on his lands as a stock raiser. He sought James Rowe’s approval of his Har ry Payne Whitney contract, citing dieting related dizziness and a heavy load as the reason. Parke leaves with a clean record and about 25 000 dollars saved.
Obituary notices report funerals and burials for Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Mary Ella Myers Leonard Janda Catherine Thaler John Prude Miss Elizabeth Patterson Mathew Hicks and Rey Willan Henry Carson. The services span Blessed Sacrament Church St Michaels Cemetery St Augustine Church and Lakeview Cemetery with masses at various times and locations. Survivors include Charles Thompson Ray Ruth Hazel and others. deaths include several recent losses with shipping of remains to Washington and relocations for funeral arrangements.
Immediate resumption of work in Cape Breton mines follows a contract between British Empire Steel Co and the striking miners. The agreement, based on wage promises, was signed after a brief conference between representatives.
The New England employment service notes little change in July with a farm labor scarcity in Vermont and rising activity in building trades across all five states. Connecticut shows some improvement with many industries operating full time though a shortage of skilled mechanics in metal trades exists. Rail mills and ball bearing plants run overtime as building operations continue and farm labor supply meets demand.
In an early season Giant Cardinal game Dickerman faced criticism for generous pitches and was sent to the showers midgame. Afterward a friend teased him about his performance while the pitcher defended his strikes as deceptive but effective.
Fall footwear offers new styles with zest and comfort. Prices range from seven to eight dollars for various satin and patent pumps with military or Spanish heels, including black satin options and beige trim one strap pairs.
Jack Bernstein plans a ring comeback at the Golden City Arena on August 22 after months of illness. He aims to face either Sammy Mandell or Sally Seeman in Chicago the following day as part of a scheduled revival of his boxing career with Sid Terria Doe Hirsh handling the business side.
In a notice from Commissioner Donahue, Connecticut recognizes Esposito as bantamweight champion pending a defeat of Young Mulligan of Norwalk at the bantam limit on Connecticut soil. The commissioner directs Mulligan cease using the title until the fight occurs. The letter also notes Treddie Lindstrom of the New York Giants as the youngest regular with earnings around $7900 annually.
National League owners urged the return of Uncle Robbie to manage the Brooklyn Nationals. Belief his absence from the dugout would hurt gate receipts sparked protests as Brooklyn neared the Giants in attendance last season. Robinson will stay as manager until 1927 and may recommend Wheat be named pilot then. Wheat could be traded to the Cubs for an eventual managerial post.
More than sixty thousand application blanks for University of Michigan football games this fall have been mailed to alumni and former students. Director Yost notes that Michigan citizens may buy tickets with the same consideration as alumni and that a letter with remittance suffices, no formal blanks required.
Advertises two Tappan gas ranges priced 55 and 85 with a $10 old coal stove allowance and a free gas range connection. Promotion valid for two weeks, with a $40+ model incentive and free installation on the fourth floor rear.
August sale features stylish fur coats for the young miss with jaunty lines and fine pelts. Kit leopard with nutria collar $110 fox trim $125 cocoa caracal $75 muskrat $90 silver rat $105 dyed squirrel $129.50 sealene coat $105. Offered on a Deferred Payment Plan on the second floor with liberal terms.
The ad promotes new frocks on the second floor in satin and crepe de chine, available at $10. Frocks feature pencil blue pansy black and wine shades with embroidery, belt effects, or lace trims, highlighting surprisingly good quality for an early season first showing.
Stockings for style and good service. Odd sized seamless Carlton Yonkers and Kirman Axminster rugs offered at very low prices. Sizes range from 6x7 ft 6 in to 9x10 ft 10 in with prices $19.50 to $35. Scatter sizes 37x28 in to 38 in $1.95, 27x30 to 40 in $2.90, 36x36 to 40 in $3.50. Great fall buy opportunity on the third floor.
Closing out dresses for young girls ages 6 to 14 with rayon stockings and reinforced heels. Numerous colors and prints offered in linens and silk looks. Prices marked down from 350 to 12.50, now 1.95 for select items. Sizes 8 1 2 to 10 limited. Children’s socks and ribbed tops in beige, camel, Cordovan, tan and grey. Second floor rear Main floor rear.
Glove silk bodice vests in pink attract women with a price of $1.50. Women’s combinations of fine nainsook appear in white pink peach and blue priced at 68 percent off. Main floor rear display.
A silk striped madras shirt at $1.50 with full cut and neat stripes, rayon fancy socks in soft shades at 50 cents, and fine checked nainsook union suits at 75 cents. Main floor front.
Bright sale note offers orange and lemon fruit jellies described as ideal for warm weather. Prices listed as 29 cents per pound with promotional wording repeating the offer.
A catalog style sale lists upright and console phonographs with marked down prices from regular reg. prices to sale figures. Multiple model numbers including No 350 No 400 No 410 No 80 No 210 No 100 No 245 No 215 No 240 appear with substantial reductions. Also advertised are Victor Red Seal 12 inch and 10 inch records at 45c and 28c respectively, with an emphasis on fourth floor front display.
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