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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
7
The Chamber of Commerce will meet this afternoon at Onelagh to review the Bridgeport school study conducted over several weeks by about 100 members. The group examined the city's various schools and most members have filed their reports, forming a consensus for discussion.
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The Republican leaders plan a special convention this month to consider rule changes. The party committee, led by Earle Gary, has not yet begun work and has had no meetings or formal proposals. Members worry about internal clashes and possible factional fights before the next city election.
San Francisco November 30. Jauciene E E Boggs general counsel for the alien property custodian conferred with federal investigators on the $7,009,000 estate of Hehman Sleicken known as the coffee king who died in Baden Germany years ago Mrs Galra Sleicken the widow seeks to have her husband declared an American citizen and thus recover property valued under war measures. She asserts his hand was naturalized in California 7369 and 1871 and that his naturalization papers were lost.
George L. Stackin, an expressman of New Haven Avenue Woodmont, sues Woodmont Association for trespass over October work on a highway project. He claims the work would shorten property by three feet and destroy shade trees, seeking $500 damages and a restraining order against further entry and removal of soil. Case to be heard at the December term of the Superior Court of New Haven.
A dinner for 425 United Church men is set for tomorrow evening at 4 45 in the United Congregational church. Afterward an oblong program will outline next Sunday afternoon visitation for fellowship and to receive parish pledges for church expenses and budget. Led by George S Crawford, the annual canvass and drive prepare for Holy Communion services.
Youngstown November reports that major steel companies propose a plan to shift workers to an eight hour day from twelve after the first of January. The move would affect about 40,000 to 435,000 men locally and is aimed at preserving the industry by keeping the workforce intact and employing as many workers as possible. Time and a half overtime rules would be reduced. the exact terms are awaiting further detail.
An early meeting of the Fall YMCA association is planned for Monday in South Norwalk. The gathering will begin with a dinner followed by reports from Camp Mohawk and the State Older Boys Conference. County entertainment committee and local leaders, including Stanenfield, are involved in organizing activities.
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