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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1923

Page

4

Park City Harbor Improvement Estimations for 1925

The annual report to Congress details river and harbor work requiring 62,528,080 for the year starting July 4. It lists prior appropriations totaling 31,204,568,845 with 32,208,410 for Wilson Dam and 13,530,000 for the Mississippi River. New York harbor, Ohio River works, and the Delaware Bay waterway are among major allocations.

Washington Chick of Iingineers Unity Wilson Dam Mugetol Shoals Ala Snelncora Miss. River Migelssippi Mississippi River Commission New York Harbor Dita Ohio River Philadelphia Delaware River Chesapeake Bay Chesanesk Bay Pollock Rip Shoals Nantucket Sound Mass Harbor of Refuge Nantucket Taunton River Providence, River and Harbor BR. L Block Inland Thames River Conn Connecticut River Hartford Bridgeport Harbor Norwalk Harbor

Parcel Post Should Become Self Sustaining New Says

Postmaster General New tells President Coolidge parcel post and other services should be self sustaining. He cites 1923 deficits and progress since 1907 11 1 1 1 cost studies and urges legislation to adjust rates return receipt registration insurance and delivery services plus rural motor routes and higher savings rates. He notes revenue 527 929 000 against 570 923 232 expense and an operating deficit of 37 998 807 for 1923 while highlighting growth in parcel post and mail weight since 1907.

Washington BBC Woalidge New Foot Office Committee Joint Postal Commission Congress Newalgo Inagari Pesta Whia Civil Service Retirement Fund Now Department Funda the Treasury Mi Ney Rei “Way Posta Jrural New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Mew San Francisco

Mrs Mitchell Dies at 82 in Sharon Connecticut

Mrs Lully Mitchell widow of the late Pagp saved by Paste age died Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs Arthur Graham 293 Norman Street Sharon Conn She leaves four sons and four daughters twenty five grandchildren and great grandchildren She was a longtime member of the Sharon Methodist Episcopal Church Funeral services will be held at 815 from the Graham home Rev Irving Smith of Grace M T Church officiating Remains to Sharon for interment Tuesday by Charles L Dennis undertaker

Lully Mitchell Arthur Graham Norman Street Anedrew Joyou Arthur Graeham George Pranels Milford Wiliam Hathaway Stratford John HW Bridgeport Albert Bristol Wiliam and Egbert Sharon Connecticut Sharon Methodiie Episcopal Chares Irving Smith Grace M. T Charles L. Dennis

Town Committee Endorses One For Postmaster

Republican Town committee plans to endorse one of three postmaster candidates Tuesday night. Alfred W. Burdick, town chair, announced Civil Service Commission notified no changes in ratings for Charles F. Greene, Arthur W. Connor, and Fred Westine after second investigation. Connor is expected to receive endorsement again, as it did weeks earlier, amid political speculation and ongoing committee deliberations.

Alfred W. Burdick Civil Service Commission Charles F. Greene Arthur W. Connor Fred Wetstine Connor Ake Mme the Ordor Schuyter Mot

Engagement Ring Pawn Sparked Atlanta Divorce Petition

Julius Fortson filed in Fulton Superior Court claiming his wife Mary Fortson pawned her diamond engagement ring for a friend and has not returned it. He says her complaints about lacking luxuries humiliated him and that he seeks a decree of divorce.

Atlanta Mary Fortson Julius Fortson Fulton Superior Court

Notable Break-In Injures Man At Durelwice Home

Stanley Jucciwlez of 047 Shelton Street and John Blagosh of 741 O8 Ary Street were jailed Saturday on charges of anpanuit after an incident at Durelwice’s home during a party. A window fell through a wine opening, injuring the man who was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with hand wounds.

Stanley Jucciwlez Shelton Street John Blagosh Streal Apanuit Shelot Durelwice

Departed Elks Honored In Memorial Service

A memorial service at Palace theatre for Brugee port lodge No. 86 with the Lodge of Sor rows in attendance. George P. Rowell delivered the memorial address and Rev Augustine’s church patronage spoke of fidelity and hope, as 4900 members gathered. The service featured a musical program conducted by Prof. Jon a Reynolds and soloists from the United Church. Names of departed Bridgeport lodge members read during the ceremony.

Palace Theatre Brugee Port Lodge Strylock George P. ‘Rowrll Stamford Fayhg Taree Donahue Gea Augustine Churen Father Donahue al Yoler Jona J. Reynolds United Church Bridgeport Lodge John B. Waters Plumley Bom Garl Schmidt Malcolm MacParden Frederick W. Webb Tienry MH. Jonnngey KE Sidney BE. Hawley Charles MH. Cole Edwin W. Hawes Rev I. Wendel Willan F. Stelley Frank Aan Albert I. O'Neil Sigmund Loewich Frank J. Bulkley Gobert Tarrell Frank W. Roraback William Ir Nelson Richard Borg F.'. Schimichert John. Core Joseph and da. Burr

St Jacobs Oil touted as relief for rheumatic pain

An old advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil quickly soothes aching joints and rheumatic pain without internal treatment. It promises instant relief from rheumatism soreness and illness and suggests buying at local stores. Also mentions use for neuralgia and sprains.

St. Jacobs St. Dacoba Aror Jacobs

Story of silk told in dolls exhibit on silk department

A dolls exhibit illustrates silk history from 3500 to 2500 B C through dolls portraying global dress and uses of silk. Curated with figures like Yuan Tei, it traces how costume reflected culture and beauty across periods and nations. Open to art, history, and research enthusiasts.

Silk Department Yuan Tei

Silk Gift Ideas for Lovely Home Accessories

Suggestions for silk crafts abound with satin camisoles and vests, habutai for lingerie, and taffeta in rich colors for cushions and needlework. Prices range from $1.35 to $4.84 per yard, with fabrics like Skinner's satin in white and varied shades. Third floor, front.

Skinner Srassieres

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