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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1923

Page

3

Shopping Days Rush as Christmas Crowds Grow

With 12 shopping days left, Christy store managers face a busy rush as Christmas shopping intensifies. Police are deployed to manage crowds at busy intersections while plans unfold for a larger mall setup on Broad Street and John Street. Mail for western and southern regions is being dispatched this week.

Christy Inforce Simauster Charles F. Greene Masonia Yempla Broad Street Park Post John Street Roel Mississippi Middle Western

Cummmings and Garlick at Pardons Meeting

State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings and Assistant State's Attorney E. Earle Garlick attend a pardon board session at the late prison in Wethersfield. They oppose petitions from Fairfield County prisoners including Edant J. Kiviat, a New York gunman tied to a Connecticut jewelry-store heist, Joe Friedell of Bridgeport linked to the ring involved in a car theft, and Frank M. Bassett serving a forty year term in a related case.

Homer S. Cummings Attory E. Earle Garlick Wethersfield Pare Ona Fairfield County Edant J. Kiviat New York Connecticut Aymnaster Joe Friedell Bridgeport Auto Dgal Y Frank M. Bassett Jack

Farmers in Better Condition Advise by Secretary Wallace

Secretary Wallace reports that 1923 farm incomes will rise by over one and a quarter billion dollars, with general improvement in agriculture. He cites higher prices, lower input costs, and reduced consumer prices, yet warns regional disparities persist and export markets tighten. He endorses a federal export agency for surpluses and outlines tariff support, farm diversification, and improved farmer guidance while noting rising taxes and foreclosures affecting farmers.

Washington Wallace Coolidge Aida Europe Secretry Wellace Chicago Department of Agriculture

Cold Weather Boosts Connecticut Naval Recruit Roll

Cold weather recruiting drew over 25 men from the towne to enlistment in December. 103 men underwent preliminary exams with 22 first and four second enlistments accepted, many rejected for defective teeth. Recruits will train at Newport RI for two months before joining Atlantic and Pacific fleets for winter maneuvers in the tropics and eventual transfer to the west coast.

Connecticut Cohey Niavals Newport R. I Weelea Thriatmeas Jewve Atlantic Pacific Tropics Panama United States

Bryant Electric Co. Gives $1400 to Tuberculosis Relief

Bryant Electric Co. donated $1400, the largest factory contribution to the Employer Tuberculosis Relief Association. Hoyt Catlin, board member, oversaw the collection. The plant employs fewer workers than many peers, while the association has enrolled 110 member companies funding ongoing support for tubercular members.

Tuberculosis Relief Association Bryant Electric Company Hoyt Catlin Na~e Yooletion Mambera

Noted Preacher to Speak at A M E Church Tonight

Dr Simon P W Drew a noted evangelist and organizer of the American White Cross Free Labor bureau will conduct an evangelistic meeting at Bethel A M E Church on Broad Street tonight Mayor F Williams Behrens will speak at the main meeting. Other speakers include Dr B G Jacobs Dr W Weller James E Keffard Dr Wainright May Taylor and Rev R Lilly.

Simon P. W. Drew American White Cross Free Labor Bureau Dr. Drew F. Wiliam Behrens B. G. Jacobs Bathe A. M. E W. Weller A. M. E. Zion James E. Keffard Waterbury White Cross Dr. Wainright First Baptist Church Stretford May Taylor Rev. R. Lilly Aly

Health Board to Fill Positions Expiring This Year

The Health board will meet at the Welfare building tonight to elect a chief sanitary inspector as C Howard Dunbar’s ten year term ends December 1. Commissioners Frank W Stevens and Anthony Renzi leave the board at year end. Stevens may be reappointed, Renzi’s status is uncertain. Several new inspectors are expected to be appointed to replace posts filled by the Democratic administration.

Health Board Frank W. Stevens Anthony &. Renal Stevens Hag Lennis Tt 9 Behrens Renzi C. Howard Dunbar Nlso

New System Installed Lets New Haven Patrons Dial

Telephone company patrons in New Haven for the first time can talk directly to other cities by dialing numbers. Ten local operators completed calls quickly as the new system went into effect yesterday.

Telephone Company Yeater Gay New Haven

Charities Dept to Review 10 Tax Abatement Claims

The Charities department will start investigating 10 tax abatement claims by individuals claiming poverty this week. Angia P. Thorne, superintendent of charities, announced last night that the claims were filed yesterday.

Charities Department Angia P. Thorne Superinten Charities

Music in Toyland Shows Joyful Santa Line

A vivid description of Toyland as a place where children tell Santa their wishes and laugh at clowns and a bear. The piece highlights toy pianos, dolls, furniture, tools, drums, trains, desks, and typewriters as gifts, celebrating the imagined joy of childhood and the role of Santa in delivering happiness.

Santa Great Big Bear Toyland Thiré Moon

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