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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
11
Health officials report a surge in diphtheria with over twenty percent more cases in November. 66 cases were logged since November, plus five deaths and 112 new diphtheria carriers, while scarlet fever saw one death. Authorities praise vaccination and house inspections to curb spread.
Prominent figures Nordiney and Edward James Cattell will headline this city banquet for manufacturers, with the event at Stratfield at 1 o'clock. The program includes remarks by Mayor and other notable leaders, plus a Manufacturer's chorus and magical acts to close the evening.
Nutley High School faces protests from the Nutley and New Jersey Women's Clubs over the so called camel walk dance. Critics warn the provocative display could embarrass the town and prompt action by the school board. A proposal to hire a professional dancer to police dances drew strong remarks from local officials and parents.
Civil Service Reform Association holds a meeting in the city on the evening of Dit The address will be given by Catone and feature participants including Yale emeritus Hadley and Miss Emiy Snyhie of Naugatuck with Yale ties noted. The event aims to discuss reform and related topics among members.
Final steps for the $1,000,000 Woodrow Wilson Foundation campaign opening January 14 were taken. Connecticut delegates including Somer, Cummings, Stannard, and Miss Carglins Ruut Greenwich led reforms for a permanent board of five founders from New York to Virginia. The foundation aims to award meritorious public welfare service from fund income.
London reports a record deer stalking season in Scotland with about 6,000 stags killed in the Grampian area over two months. Among the monarchs of the herd are 16 stags weighing over 380 pounds each.
GVA dispatch describes the International Pedecution of Working Women congress with Italian delegate Signora Cassandra noting harsh Boreal Ibar conditions in Europe. Recommendations urge separate beds and quarters, daily air, heating if needed, and sanitary conditions, aiming to improve farm laborers’ living standards.
Gio Chiat Assessor Lanwrence J Gan received a purse of 500 in golds Saturday. Genies Canehla, a real estate dealer, presented the gift and presided at the ceremony.
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