Christmas tree dealers stock up as season nears
Dealers in Christmas trees begin stocking supply with Christmastime approaching. Morris Lustig, who has handled greens for 24 years, notes trees will sell this year from 2 to 4 cents per unit, after recently visiting Maine. prices last year ranged from 1 to 6 dollars. Dealers praise the quality, saying the trees are the best seen.
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Christiana
Morris Lustig
Yraturday
Lustig
Maine
Mag
Dump cart driver appears at inquest in Doherty case
Inquest coverage shows Anton Walls’s account contradicted by Thomas A Sinclair who said he drove the dump cart involved in four year old Elizabeth Doherty’s fatal hit and run. Witnesses testified no cart was seen. Coroner Phelan withheld decision as Sinclair recalled the incident from a newspaper report. Paul Tirpak, 20, Auburn street, bound over to Criminal Superior Court on auto theft charged. bonds set at $1,660.
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Anton Walls
Elizabeth Doherty
Tan
John J. Phelan
Thomas A. Sinclair
Hhe
Paul Tirpak
Auburn Street
Criminal Superior Court
Christmas Mail To Europe Nears Christmas Day Cutoff
Postal officials note a heavy but not record breaking rush with about 760 parcels and 4 000 letters daily from the local office last week. About 500 were registered as mailing deadlines approach for Christmas delivery to Europe and Britain, with transit times up to 35 days for Europe and 7 to 10 days for Britain. Last minute mailing dates are set for various regions with December 12 for California and Pacific states and later dates for other areas. The Adriatic liner carries a vast amount of gifts to Europe.
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Europe
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
New England
New York City
Bridgeport
WIZ TO ENTERTAIN ENGLAND'S RADIO AMATEURS TONIGHT
English radio amateurs in all parts of the British Isles will listen tonight as WIZ broadcasts a trans Atlantic program arranged for their benefit. The British consul Groster Armstrong discusses Americans who did well in England and Britons who did well in America. William Ager will read several literary pieces and a musical program is planned.
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British Isles
Selfridge
London
Wiz
Beelish
Briish Isles
Groster Armstrong
England
America
William Ager
60 Day Sentence for Attempting to Sell Torches
Frederick Berkera faced a theft charge that escalated to receiving stolen property after attempting to dispose of welding torches in Greenwich. Judge Newell of Superior Court sentenced him to 60 days in jail after he pled guilty. Public Defender Robert DeForest noted the respondent has been jailed since October 13.
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Frederick Berkera
Newell. Jennings
Greenwich
Robert & DeForest
Gitys Water Supply Discussed At Lecture
F C Barrows of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company spoke at a welfare building health lecture on Bridgeport’s water system. He noted 24,009,000 gallons used daily, 245 miles of pipe, and reliance on creeks. chlorine disinfection, sedimentation, and weekly reservoir sampling were outlined with stereopticon slides to show water supply methods and guard against trespass.
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F. C. Barrows
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Bridgeport
Mr. Barrows
Five New Members Admitted to Junior Chamber
The Junior Chamber of Commerce reports five new members admitted. Names listed include Godfrey M. Day, Isart A. Mayer, Tom Thompson Nield, Philip J. Schner, and Selden M. Tracey. The entry appears in the official organ of the organization.
Counterfeit Bill Attempt Reported at Main Street Store
Mrs. Harry Abonionitz, proprietor of a store at 700 Enet Main street, reported two men attempted to pass a $20 counterfeit bill after a small purchase. She left to call police. the men disappeared. A stolen overcoat valued at $50 from the lunch room at Bridgeport High School was also reported.
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Harry Abonionitz
Enet Main Street
Lonk-Room
Bridgeport
Unusual hats on sale at three ninety five
Women's fine satin hats offered at $3.75 with brown navy or black colors and small to medium shapes. Trimmings feature ostrich plumes velvet bands and silver accents. A selection of velvet and silver trimmed hats also available at $1. Floor front display.
Money saving offers in women's wear storefront sale
Handsome cloth coats with rich fur collars priced to attract buyers at 59.50 remain a top value. Beautiful silk and wool dresses in all sizes offer superb bargains with big values still available in cloth dresses at 25.00. Second floor center.
Gloves Delights for Women and Children at Low Prices
Advertises women’s kid gloves finished with contrast color bands at the wrist in brown and black, priced at 2.50. Also offers warm fleece lined children’s gloves in brown for 1.65 and a grey strap wrist pair at 3.25. Boxed gift sets suggested for girls. Main Agor, left center.
Jowland’s coats praised for warmth and style at 32.50
The copy extols Jowland’s coats in light tan and brown shades with rich fibers and durable materials. It notes expert tailoring for raglans, Ulsterettes, and great coats with inner contrasting or plaid linings, presenting them as great value at 32.50.
Special purchase of girls' fine dresses for school age
Special sale of silk crepe dresses for girls 10 to 14 years old. Many dresses feature wide tucks, ruffles, girdles and pretty sleeves. Some reduced to $15. Also wool dresses in varied colors and styles, originally higher priced, marked down to $10. Second floor rear.
Gift shop displays varied gift ideas on second floor
The store highlights hundreds of gift suggestions arranged in sections and on tables on the second floor. Prices shown range from $1 to $5. The display runs the entire length of the floor to ease selections.
Pretty Italian silk undergarments on sale
An advertisement extols women's Italian silk lingerie including bodices, vests, chemises, and bloomers in flesh, white, peach, orchid and patterned drops. Prices range from $2 to $5 with variations in trim, straps, and embroidery, highlighting gifts and memories of thoughtful purchase.
Warmth of a Sweater for Christmas Display
Men's heavy all wool sweaters priced from 5.50 to 14 dollars with collars and without. Coat sweaters with collar range 5.90 to 13.75 and 5.50 to 14 without collars. Slip-on sweaters with collars 5.90 to 13.75 and 9 to 11 without collars. Color options include brown navy grey and heather. Fourth floor front.
Warm sheep lined coats for men at 9.85
Special lot of worn but sturdy men coats with sheep lining announced. Classic belted model, 36 inches long, four pockets, sizes 36 to 44, priced at 9.85. Limited stock for quick sale.
Christmas Morn Suits for Boys and Toddlers on Sale
On Christmas morn these will look good. A range of children and youth outfits offered including an all wool warm suit for infants at 4.75 and double service suits for older boys around 18 with two pairs of pants and belted models. Older boys 11 to 18 offered overcoats of all wool mixtures priced from 12.50 to 22.50 in browns and greys.
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Johnnie
Sam Peck
Fragrance perfume sale details and holiday sets
An advertisement notes multiple perfumes and holiday gift sets with prices including Mavis perfume at 47 cents and 1.41, Lady Mary 47 cents and 1.41, Maider 1.88, Silas Arly and Rose Arly extracts, and holiday assortments combining powder rouge and toilet water. The main floor display is placed at the left center.
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Mavis
Maider
Lady Mary
Silas Arly
Rose Arly
Eft
Fine hosiery useful gifts for all ages
Ladies can choose silk full fashioned hose with wide garter tops and reinforced heels and toes priced at 1.95 plus fine all wool hose in heather mixtures at 1.75. Available in silk and wool blends black white navy tan brown heather black oxford grey priced 2.25. Children's mercerized rifle hose Wayen Knit pony stockings knit to fit with sizes from plain to English ribbing in black cordovan white all sizes 50 cents. Main floor left rear.
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Ain Goor
Wayne
Great big box of good chocolates for sale
A five pound box of assorted caramels nougat nut pieces and creams in a holly decorated box offered for 1.75 dollars. Sold at Basement center.
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