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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
3
A Fuel Administration pamphlet advises dealers to mix domestic anthracite with buckwheat and pea sizes, using buckwheat kept separate when possible. Start fires with egg or large sizes, then cover with buckwheat. at night build a strong fire and reopen drafts in the morning to regain heat with less fuel and fewer ashes.
Dec 13 Stamford a 12 year old Vincent Lorette broke through ice on the Kipvowam river and, with Walter Smith, saved two men from drowning. An extension ladder spanned a 50 foot gap as a gas company worker aided. a rope around the boy’s waist led to the successful pull to safety before the ice broke again.
Charles Collins head of GE employment department will address the Kiwanis at the noon dinner today. His subject will be the general methods and mares of the General Electric.
Bridgeport chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers visits Yale and Townn Company in Stamford to inspect chain locks keys chain blocks foundries apprentice school and power plant. The excursion departs Bridgeport at 1 and 7 P M with South Norwalk members aboard Bridgeport cars. An acquaintance meeting at 4 PM and dinner at 6 PM follow two talks by Ernest Hartford on A S M E Matters and A L Deleen on Machine Shop Practices. Several local members furnish cars including T A Smith H N Downs G W Gradstreet Hill Wells AR Tarker Thomas R Bigg Walter F R Clark Eugene A Johnson Harry E Harris James E Cooper and Arthur Brewer.
The Superior Civil session awarded George Clark of Bridgeport five thousand dollars against James H. Burpham for injuries from an automobile collision on May 11 1922 at Vincellotts and Main streets. Clark claimed negligence by Burpham as he walked along the highway seeking ten thousand dollars in damages. Attorney Theodore Stetber represented the plaintiff and D Brennan appeared for the defendant.
Judge L P Wyilda Marvin presides in a jury session over the case Harry Silver vs Commercial Bank & Trust Co. The Acme Supply receiver seeks 53000 repayment arguing the payment to the bank before bankruptcy was a preference to be returned. The matter involves recovery of debts and prioritization of claims in the bank’s affairs.
Mabel L. Hadley of Bridgeport is named defendant in a $16,000 auto collision suit filed in Superior Court by Joshua Kent of Euston. Kent alleges Hadley drove on the wrong side of the road on October 8 of this year, causing serious and permanent injuries to him as his car struck hers on Sport HM road in Eton.
A crowded schedule lists Bridgeport lodges and social clubs meeting around town. Groups like the Hite club, Roma club, Knights and Ladies of various orders plan gatherings at 360 State Street, 619 Broad Street, and 474 East Washington Avenue, reflecting a busy civic calendar. The White House opening and a religious film priced at 2 million dollars are noted as broader national events.
Now Street offers a durable dress collection from top makers, featuring tricotine and Poiret twill fabrics, mostly navy or black. Styles include black silk embroidery and braid accents, in sizes misses 16 to 46, with comfort and moderate wear value. Ready Thursday morning on the second floor.
An ad highlights dainty gifts of ribbon perfect for thoughtful remembrance. Items include handkerchief cases lingerie pins powder cases powder puffs satchels garters and vanity cases, all boxed and priced from 25 cents to 1 dollar 50. Located on the main floor at the front.
A display on the main floor features neckwear including wool and silk scarves, lace collars, and matching cuffs. Prices range from 3.50 to 7.50 for tubular scarfs, Bertha net lace collars, Venice lace options, and bib collars in holiday gift boxes from 1 to 3.50.
Advertises a wide range of gloves including kidskin cape gauntlets long and short styles in brown beaver white and black with embroided backs and strap wrists. Also features crepe de chine fabrics in multiple colors, silk broadcloth for shirts, and radium silk for undergarments, all displayed with gift-worthy packaging on the third floor.
The Weather Fair. A Hoover cleaner will bring lasting gratitude as a gift showing good will. The ad promises demonstration of its benefits to lighten home work and notes attractive stocking stuffer options including embroidered kerchiefs and colored initials at modest prices.
The page lists a broad range of sport gifts for men including golf bags golf clubs and balls skating gear bicycles radios and cameras. Prices span from under a dollar to over forty dollars reflecting a diverse assortment for the athletic man.
A local ad lists hair brushes ranging from 50 cents to 2 dollars, including military style and wider varieties, along with clothing brushes 56 cents to 1.50 and lather or shaving brushes at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Prices indicate a broad selection for men, with emphasis on durable brush sets and grooming tools.
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