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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1921

Page

14

Legion 10 Holds Election Of Officials Tonight

Members of Legion 10 gathered in the club house to vote on a slate of officers including commander Raymond J. Congdon Geerse Sfoore and William Mc James Ficoner. The nominating committee presented the ticket and urged members not to nominate from the floor.

Hrery W. Congdon Golden Huge Street Comander Raymond J. Cons- Geerse Sfoore Charles H A. d. Faulkner George T William Mc James J. Ficoner LeRoy W. Comimnane Iosha W. Johnsen John F. Moran Peter Willam II J. Lynch J. Delseot William W. Mee Ganley Albert W. Whewny Leslie R. Barow W. Parker Leetex Richard H. Brown Russell McMahon George Ferrio Terry Unuter Herbert H. Leewith William J & Ebeppard Geers

United Church Plans Canvass for Finances

Members of the Every Member committee and the Benevolence board will meet at the tied church tonight at 6 15 o'clock to organize a canvass for pledges. The effort aims to raise funds for the Congregational Home Missionary Society next Sunday.

Benevolence Unitec Church Congregational Home

Two Held for Thefts Involving Club House Break-In

Jose Stokes and George 3icler of 582 Connecticut Avenue were arrested after a Saturday night break in at the Lordship Soccer Zoothell Club. They allegedly stole a number of eaters and other athletic Boone items.

Jose Stokes George 3Icler Connecticut Avenue Wera Lordship Zoothell Boone

Argentina Nearing Oil Exporter Status

Dec 4 report notes sustained oil field development and foreign involvement by Belgian and other firms. Government efforts under Commodore Viradayi district show ongoing exploration across Argentina with rapid activity in multiple fields and potential prospects for becoming an oil-exporting nation within years.

Argenlit Monsiderahio Amenita Argentina Chifian Viradayi

Four Applicants to Anti-Tuberculosis Society Listed

The Anti-Tuberculosis Society reports four applications from diverse firms and individuals for sanatorium placement. Names include Shelton, Gaylord Farm, Wiltwood, and Norwich linked facilities, with patients returning from missions and a growing member base of sixty five.

Anti-Tuberculosis Society Kew Dusine Tuterculos Arlief Mme General Filectrie Company Thayoesloss Remington Arms Company Lee Shelton Gaylord Farm Norwich Wiltwond C. &. Tablicervical Hospital Alingtown Bridgeport Isolation Hospital Bridgeport Hospital

PardY Executives to Hold Seventh Dinner

Pard Y executives of the TL Party Usrstwictist prepare for their seventh annual dinner at the Stratfield hotel Wednesday night. The program includes S.J. B. Sohn as master of ceremonies, Telford of A. W. Burritt Co., Seward E.B. Price of the Chamber of Commerce, and Bil Stsinks with H. Butterworth leading an orchestra for musical selections.

Stratfield Hotel D- S.J

Democratic Oleb To Meet Tonight At Mrs Weller Home

Members of the Ninth District Women's Democratic club will hold a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight at Mrs Thomas Weller's home 237 Park Street. All members are expected to be present.

Ninth District Women’s Democratic Club Thomas Weller Park Street

Modern weapons and air power in the postwar world

The conference debates arms limits and disarmament with focus on capital ships and naval ratios, while warning that chemica l and aerial warfare remain hard to curb. It notes past WWI gas use, rapid aviation growth, and US lag behind Europe in air transport and training as Germany and France push ahead.

Petdehickff Wasida Germany England Japan United States Commerci Alr Parison America Jrrance Ind Paul Freneh Vaigland France Ying Lu Tingland American Air Service Cmparison Fiyers Air Service Army Navy Test Offer Department

Galen Hospital to Close January 1

Galen Hospital in Bridgeport will consolidate with Bridgeport Hospital on January 1. Dr. Weadon, surgeon, will become minor and major operations chief at the Bridgeport hospital. Nurses will finish training under Bridgeport Hospital guidance. the Galen equipment will be used as emergency apparatus.

Leh Bridgéport Daanary John F. Tareasnait Tridga. Not Armantis Wo To ‘Weadon Urgeon Baten Hospi Rl Bresnahan Gatén Hospital Bridgenor, Hoppi Weadon Bridgeport Swan Durasia Wyit Bridgsnart Hospital Ismond Fork Philadelphia Galen Hospital Bridgepar Lairky Goede

Pure Husband Had 5 Prior Wives, She Says

In Los Angeles on December 4, Florence Priedlander filed for divorce from Tadnor A Priedlander claiming she learned her husband had five prior marriages. She alleges persistent deceit and misuse of finances, accusing him of living on credit and failing to honor vows. The suit seeks dissolution of the marriage and alimony.

Tsador A. Priedlander Plorence Priedlander Honor Bey Sid

Suspension Bridge Sent by Parcel Post to Weaverville

Parcel post was used to deliver materials for a cable suspension bridge over the Trinity River near Weaverville. The 244 foot long bridge, seven feet wide, is mainly steel with most components shipped from Lacrimeln in the mall. It is designed for pedestrians and small carts.

Serosa Trinity River Majoria

Memorial Service Held by Elks Lodge in City

The Beidmevort lodge Elks held a memorial service on Friday in the city. State chaplain Tay-cohn Landry spoke and Lawrence T. Gallagher exalted ruler gave an address, with music directed by Dohn J. Tannalds. List of Elks who died since January includes George Jackson and others, with memorial committee members named.

Mambore Beidmevort Federegay Tay- Cohn Landry Blessed Sacrament Church Aguins Lawrence T. Gallagher Exalted Ruler A Place Orchestra Dohn J. Tannalds Elks George Jackson Thomas Pains Frank Griswold Frank C. Fitzpatrick al. W. Fostell A. Z. Grigoli Ould Matt John Mad George L. Schneider John Consax John T. Connors Edmund J. Hart

Hartnett elected Democratic alderman in Bridgeport district

Walter J Hartnett a Democratic candidate for the Fourth District in Bridgeport is a long time resident who served in the US Merchant Marine during the war. He ran on his business experience after leaving school and now operates a delicatessen and grocer shop at Stratford Avenue. He promises diligent work for district improvements.

Walter J. Hartnett Tas Tas Leen Bridgeport U. S Knights of Columbus Harnett Young Shoulgers Park Avenue Stratford Avenue Hartfield

Theatre Owners to Confer with Mayor

Theatre owners meet with Mayor Atwell to discuss street noise and the Total building code. Dan Dawg president of the Wire Board and Chief Johnson join the Chamber of Commerce committee to study the issue, with no firm program expected.

Jeckine Chamber of Comerce Atwelor Danuel Dawg Daniel FE. Johnson Cinens Committee Chamber of Cameree

Bridgeport Boys Return From South America Trip

Five Bridgeport musicians sailed on the S S ands of the Munson and returned after six weeks visiting main South American ports. They docked at Rio de Janeiro Santos and Buenos Aires with five day stays and saw cathedrals gardens and a race track. The voyage featured weather good music aboard the ship and plans to tour again with the Chamber of Commerce to showcase American products aboard a worldwide exhibit.

Briagaport Musigans Munson Tdi Santi America Wrank Smith Philip G Old G Anderson John Rio de Januare Montivido Buenos Aires Botanicy Zoological Gardens Miantivido Santos Rio da Janiero Thorsteetger St

Milford Trust to Distribute Checks to Christmas Club Members

Milford Trust Company officials announce 12,009 will be distributed to members of the Christmas club during the week. Checks will be mailed to those who participated, a system the bank started last year and now plans to repeat in 1922, noting its popularity and success.

Milford Milford Trust Company Aaron

Unmasked bandits rob dry goods store on Spruce Street

Four unmasked men trapped proprietor and clerks at Charles Mellitz dry goods at 174 Spruce street on Saturday night. They held others behind counters with revolvers and stole between 2500 and 604 from the cash register before escaping in an automobile.

Charles Mellitz

Black and White Toilet Preparations Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Blackheads Pimples and the Black and White Bleach as effective skin beautifiers that clear complexion remove tan freckles and discolorations. It promotes Black and White Soap and Zeant Bleach with prices and urges readers to write Dept. C Plough Memphis Tenn for a Birthday Book and leaflet.

Plough Memphis Tenn

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Legion 10 Congdon Golden Hill United Church Argentine PARDY David Fielding People of Elso SALE Birdley Somers Company Logan Street Stratford Trolmay Suspenson Bridge Parcel Post Legion State Monica Walter 7. Hartne Father Johns Bridgeport Boys South America Stratfield Bstratfeld Bast Stratfield Hotel F. A. Cantwell, Mer Third Ave New York THE Bridgeport Public Market American Safety Razor Corporation Brooklyn, New York Dmadtlo OA Eina
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