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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
2
The Kiwanis club met at noon yesterday in Steatfeld where William J Merray of this city spoke on music and its practical uses, sharing insights on melody and its relation to daily life.
State witnesses did not arrive in Milford Court delaying cases against Bridgeport-Warle buses. Prosecutor Omar W. Platt announced continuances to September 7 after efforts to locate witnesses failed. Additional appeals and jitney route hearings continued with negotiations over commercial markers and new routes through Meriden and Kensington.
Track enthusiasts call for the 300 yard dash to return to Polis Hippodrome programs after cuts. Names from Yale and Haven Warriors appear in past event results, with references to a February race and notable performers. The article blends track notes with programming details and a feature film review.
Captain Bren Day perches as the Mascots ship approaches the dock amid a story of a vanished eagle. The crew remains aboard the tigership scene, awaiting the return and pondering the fate of the missing bird. Bluefishing yields small hauls, while fishing days end with pounds of catch. Along the coast, breakwater activity and carga news fill the harbor. Freight and cargo movements include a Standard Oil charge, a steamer canaler, and a Berkshire Fer rer shipment. A bar arrival reports passengers and 700 bushels of potatoes from Port Jefferson, with meats and groceries moving to Long Island on urn trips.
An advertisement touts Othine Double Strength for freckles removal promising a clearer complexion. It claims quick improvement with a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory and notes visible fading after several applications.
A quiet August 17 wedding took place at the bride's home with Father Moran of St Cuartes church officiating. Bride Mrs Dlizaneth Lyster wore navy blue and carried a bouquet of white roses. maid of honor Lilian Barnsley wore a pink gown. Groom Peter Mikhelson was escorted by his brother Joan Mikhelson. The home was decorated in yellow and white. The bride held a position with a local Tire tread company and groom managed a Brooklyn manufacturing firm.
At a Milford Democratic town committee meeting the chair James J. Kerwin was unanimously endorsed for recommendation to the Board of Selectmen as a member of the Board of Finance to succeed William St. Brotherton, term expiring August 1. The committee also planned a pres dinner at the Larkin home Trumbull Beach later in September.
Washington August 1. Investigators in the Bergdoll case urge drastic action against several involved in the scandal. The majority report denounces War Department handling before Bergdoll’s 1920 escape, naming Ansell and others and calling for disbarment, discharge, or removal from service. The report urges Bergdoll to reveal buried gold and criticizes prosecutions and leadership.
The piece profiles Wael and Colman, an efficiency expert and a consultant who claims to detect lies by analyzing complexion and hair color. Colman asserts she never hires liars, detailing methods that link facial features and skin tone to character, with examples of how brunettes and blondes differ in perception and truthfulness.
Deputy coroner Hesey Stevens reports Elizabeth Wafer of Stratford Avenue to be cremated following a personal crisis. Joseph Wolter linked to handling and arrangements, with authorities noting the acid incident and subsequent actions surrounding the body.
Los Angeles August 18 Aaroh Obenehain invited to join the office of District Attorney Wools wing amid efforts to clear his name. The district attorney ordered the arial of an unidentified man last night and deputies planned interviews in Los Angeles and nearby cities to probe the tragedy involving three principals.
The joint Navy and Army board completed a report on recent bombing experiments off Virginia. It urges rapid construction of naval airplane carriers, says tests were inconclusive but show planes can destroy a battleship under certain conditions, and credits both military branches and experts for cooperation.
Arrangements for a field day outing were completed at a meeting held at Camp Long, 12a Main Street. The event aims to involve lodge members and relatives, with speakers addressing the gathering and plans to recruit new members during the drive.
A garbled report indicates several young London girls faced cocaine related charges. Police allege involvement in possession and intent to sell, with a sergeant and court actions mentioned amid unclear names and timelines.
A German venture named Sports Bank led by Carh Koehn collapsed after promising high monthly returns on bets on horse racing. Warnings ignored, investors placed vast sums, with reports of up to ten billion marks in working capital and payments to attract funds. The crash triggered a wave of similar small betting concerns and authorities blamed a July raid for some of the losses.
The Public Works department plans to lay off about 250 workers due to depleted funds and a reduced allocation from the Board of Apportionment. The cuts affect long-time repair and grading crews, with most street work halted from April, aiming to minimize disruption and retain essential staff.
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