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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
10
The Board of Recreation announces a Sunday evening band concert at Seaside Park from 7 to 9. The Harvey all band performs selections including March Gate City Weldon and Nordi. Featuring vocal and instrumental pieces, solos by Jules Joaquin and DeNardo, and excerpts from operas and ballets, finishing with the Star Spangled Banner.
A man on Center Street reports a missing flock of geese near his property. He told police of a confusing scene described as a fire and a raucous squawk, with two Reese residents or relatives possibly involved. Investigators are reviewing the unclear fragments to locate the birds and determine any related disturbances.
A druggist praises Sylpho Nathol as a thorough household antiseptic disinfectant and deodorant. He recounts using it to cure sink and bathroom odors, keep flies away, and sanitize regularly. The ad claims it destroys germs, has a pleasant odor, is safe for skin and belongings, and is sold in multiple sizes by grocers and druggists.
The state Bureau of Preventable Diseases issued a morbidity report noting fewer overall communicable disease cases for the week ending August, led by a typhoid fever outbreak in New Tiv. Four new typhoid cases were added there, total 41 in the state. Diphtheria declined to 18 cases, Bridgeport reporting two. Smallpox cases continued to shrink with no deaths. scarlet fever reached twelve statewide with Bridgeport at four. Measles fell to 44 cases, and whooping cough rose to 63. Infantile paralysis showed no spread from Rhode Island, with a single July core case and a Norwich Guardsman linked to recent duties.
Henry Ford rode to Seal Harbor aboard his yacht Siala and met a Ford dealer at Clayton. On the way to a country home in Rains, the car sank in mud on the Laurent River route and Ford party waited for a towing crew to free it.
Eighteen yachts from Pootatuck Black Rock Milford and other clubs enter in the Footntue Yacat invitation run to Port Jefferson with a 45 mile course. Start at 2 pm from Pootatuck Yacht Club and finish in Port Jefferson Harbor. Details cover entries yachts captains pilots rules handicaps and safety measures.
Obituary notices report Mary A. Worrizan of Ansonia dying after a long illness with funeral services at Church of the Assumption and burial at St. Marys. Eleanor J Schnell of Greenwich dies, survived by husband Edward and children, noted for philanthropy. Mrs Hla Weed of Greenwich to be buried at Sound Beach. William W. Beers funeral details. other lines mention longtime residents and service details in local communities.
A fragmentary obituary lists survivors including a son James in Miami Florida, two grandsons and a granddaughter, with fraternal lodge affiliations and a burial in Union Cemetery. It also mentions other funeral notices for John F. Moly Toyc of Gaston and Clara Mathilde Linkskoe, with burial details and memorials.
A farewell dinner was given on August 24 at Asin restaurant in Berg ia for Miss Ida Milikowsky bride of Krauss of Berg ia. A host of her girl friends attended and presented many gifts. Presenting names include Miss Fannie Perkins, Miss Emalle Perkins of Philadelphia, Miss Clara Rosenblit, Miss Kate Kogentiuh, Miss Rosa L. Man, Miss Sour Stone, Miss Jace Stone, Miss Lena Sherman, and Miss Ida Mileowky.
Connecticut reports robust progress in veterans vocational programs with about 900 of 1200 eligible incapacitated soldiers in various apprenticeship stages under the Veterans Bureau. Benway notes 12 trades are pursued, ex-veterans nearing readiness for industrial work as Bridgeport firms commit to hiring rehabilitated men despite remaining placements due to the industrial bill. Captain Harry Howard, Civil War veteran, is cheered as he performs with the orchestra and shares memories.
In New York a woman, Miss Misa Skitty O'Brien, misses her Ireland bound ship after misreading Standard Time versus Daylight Saving Time. A quick tug lifts her aboard as the President Adams pulls away, she waving until the emerald sea.
A damaged OCR item reports that Treasurer Williams, a former soldier and civil servant, says he will pursue the state ticket if nominated. He notes he is busy as city treasurer and cannot enter a primary or canvass, though urged by veterans and former colleagues from both parties to run in the Democratic convention.
Fragmented notice describes smoke and alarms near Asi abevt area as metal fire and a chiming ground create irritation. It notes a large number of words in Chinese and cites weed extermination costing railroads about 50 million dollars annually.
At Greenwich fair the survival of the Sound Bed Pro company’s wheel attractions halted after a local protest. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tenny White and prominent resident Mrs. Thomas Cummings urged action to curb gambling-like devices influencing youth. Town Assessor Frank J. Palmer arranged removal and scrapes of the wheels, with the carnival set to close that night.
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