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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1923

Page

3

Six jitney drivers fined for overcrowding on rainy day

In City court Judge Beers fined six North Main street jitney bus operators for overcrowding. Penalties ranged to 35 dollars plus costs for speeding and related offenses. one driver received 109 days in jail for drunkenness and abusive language to an officer. Other cases included license issues, intent to turn over to Army authorities, and a nervous breakdown delaying a manslaughter-related hearing.

Ridgewood Place Charles A. Deserbo Marion Street Conta David Kent Gregory Street Coats Suc Costa Oh Edward F. Wobater Brooka Street Frank Unitly Warren Street Chesley Davis Madison Avenue John Branger Broad Etree James Doran Kossuth Strest William H. Murphy Borkshire Avenue U.S. Army John Juk James Street Spring Field Fort Wright Angelo Criscious Highland Inyente

School heads to inspect windows at Fordham U

Colonel Havens announced that a board committee will visit Yonkers and Fordham University to inspect steel sash windows in use. The visit supports a possible window design for Snow Warren Harding High School. Other committees work on next year’s budget and salaries, instruction, and supplies.

Jglmer HH. Havens Board of Education Yonkers Fordham University Snow Warren Harding High School Bernard Keating Colonel Havens Mra Alleen. Smith J. Murray Johnson John Y. Caldswell William E. Martin, Sr Fannie I. Crosby

No Salary Boosts Promised by City Administration

Mayor F William Behrens stated yesterday that no wholesale salary increases for clerkship or other positions are contemplated. The administration will be economical along the line as well as in the police and fire departments.

F. William Behrens

Deming Urges Assimilation to Meet Literacy Threat

Connecticut official Robert C. Deming urged promoting literacy and Americanization at a Kiwanis meeting. He called for changes to immigration policy focusing on race rather than nationality and warned of a growing foreign-born population undermining civic life. He cited Bridgeport’s high foreign-born child share and urged assimilation to preserve American ideals.

Connecticut Robert C. Deming Kiwanis Club 1Steatfield Mr. Deming Amelian Deming I Nation Blemmetz

High School Music Club and Gym Work Troup Formed

News for B H S students notes the High School Music Club inviting members via Mr Breulin in room 110. A tumbling and advanced gym class under Kenneth Robbing begins Wednesdays in the high gym at 2 o'clock. A basketball tournament starts December 5 with 12 teams and 40 games through January 20, with girls in white uniforms at all games.

Magicilub Reom 170 U.S Breuln Tawblers Kenneth Robbing Gils Aes Jose A Vortel

Non Support and Motor Law Violationscharged

Peter Palumbo of 373 Flaveal Venus was arrested on non-support with bonds set at 150 dollars. Max Sliver of 277 Lindley Street faced a charge of driving without an operator's license, bonds at 50 dollars. Dee ward Bate ryt driverinmchist died at his residence Thilyra castle, County Gateway, aged 58 years.

Peter Palumbo Flaveal Venus Prilor Teese Max Sliver Lindley Street Bateryt Driverinmchist Thilyra Castle County Gateway

Fur Coat Gift Prices Drop as Stock Sells Fast

Advertises fur coats from a reliable maker at reduced prices, urging Christmas buyers. Lists near seal, Hudson seal, muskrat coats with various collars and trims and prices from 137.50 to 450, highlighting abundant stock and favorable market.

Hudson Alnor

Christmas Gift Tables On The Second Floor Storewide

On the second floor tables display a wide range of merchandise gathered for easy Christmas shopping. Front displays feature convenient prices with many pretty items suitable for gifts at $1.50.

Silk Petticoats in Many Modes and Colors

Pretty silk petticoat offerings described in radiant silk textures and varied styles. Items include Tricolette embroidered petticoats at 2.93, silk jersey at 3.93, radium silk and tri bolette models up to 4.95, jersey silk at 7.30 and 8.50, with extra size versions 4.93 to 8.50. Second floor rear.

Jersey

Yorke shirts offer bold gift option at sale price

The ad promotes stylish Yorke shirts for men in woven madras and percale, with many sizes and patterns offered at 2.15. It notes leftover small lots, good wear, and comfort, urging gifts for him and highlighting neckwear options in silk and wool on the main floor front display.

Socks on display feature cotton lisle silk and wool

The display offers a range of socks from plain cotton and lisle to silk and wool. A standout is a silk sock with lisle top and sole offered at 4 dollars in the main floor right front area.

Boys Coats Show Offerings For 3 To 18 Years

Boys coats in various all wool fabrics and styles priced from 6.50 to 30 dollars. For ages 3 to 11 a chinchinla overcoat with plaid lining and patch pockets sells at 16.50. Ages 11 to 18 feature tan and grey all wool coats with plaided backs at 16.50. Basement front.

Opening night of the opera features social leaders costumes

Harper's Bazar sends an artist to the New York opera opening and presents the costumes worn by America’s social leaders at the event. Paris photographs by Baron de Meyer show winter sport outfits for St Moritz. Velvet dominates, Paris gowns charm, and wardrobe pieces like shawls, scarves, and peasant aprons gain interest. Short stories and novels highlighted for 50 cents.

Harper’s Bazar New York America Baron de Meyer Paris St. Moritz

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