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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
13
In Tucson Arizona scientists from the University defend the discovery near there amid skepticism about relics unearthed 70 years ago. They report a disconnected tale of early American discovery with leaden crosses and war implements bearing Latin and Hebrew inscriptions.
In Hartford a libel action centers on the French two masted schooner Mousmee and cargo valued over $200 000 tied to 3000 cases. The seizure by the Coast Guard cutter Reducing near Nantucket raised offshore jurisdiction questions.
Ten tables of whist and pinochle were played at the semi weekly card party of the Third District Republican club at 40 Alfred street last night. John Collins supervised all arrangements. It was announced the next party will not be held until January 11.
Miss Frances Pickering of the Laureate League committee announces the musical comedy Whatll We Do will now be presented January 12 and 13 at the Lyric theatre instead of January 14 and 15 at the Park theatre. Last chorus tryout led by Berta occurs Thursday at the Community house 224 Washington avenue. Betty Vickers chairs the ticket committee with assistants Catherine Melvin Catherine Laccanelli Marie Fenwartz Anna Hearne Irene Carroll Helen Carroll Margaret Buckley Olga Topitzer Madelyn Farley Helena Fluiton.
Harry H. Pritchard, clerk of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation, moved temporarily from Tax Collector Sturward Challenger's office in City Hall to Tax Attorney Edward L. Kelly's office in the First National Bank building. With six accountants at work on his books, Challenger's office was too crowded.
OfinaacsS will be elected at a meeting of the Fifth District Democratic club on December 28. It was originally proposed to elect last night, but the by laws provide no action was taken.
A stream of notes describes gift displays at Meigs & Company Women's Store and other shops. Harold touts White Rose bread, the Crawford Laundry service, and a Christmas club, while Belk and Read Company offer leather travel cases and amber Christmas gifts. A Venetian glass mirror from Hubert Art Glass draws attention as shoppers discuss budgets and extravagant plans.
The Bridgeport Art League shows a Christmas sale running from December 2 to December 24 featuring articles handmade by members. Walter Taft presides with Mrs. William Sasler assisting as hostesses and a rotating roster of women in charge each day through the week.
Members of the Literary Study club at the Phyllis Wheatley branch meet Friday evening from 7 to 9. Current events will be discussed by Mrs. Marion Pinckney, with each member speaking on her favorite magazine. The evening includes an evolution controversy discussion and holiday party plans with Blue Bird girls, a St George play, and a first play by high school girls. Awards for midyear honors and a Girl Reserve adviser recognition will be announced.
Fear was voiced by Postmaster Arthur F. Connor that the Early Mailing campaign has not been as successful as in prior years, predicting a burst of Christmas mail next week while stressing no delivery on Christmas Day. Officials will increase staff at the main post office and parcel stations to prevent crowds, with parcels required to be properly addressed and marked Do Not Open Until Christmas.
For over fifty years Bucyrus Ohio has been a major hub for copper kettle and utensil manufacture. The city’s copper kettle works produce about 60 percent of the candy mixing pans used in the United States and supply much steam table equipment for large ships and major hotels and restaurants. Much of the work is still done by hand.
Members of a new Symphony trio will perform as part of the musical program for the Golden Rule dinner at the Stratfield hotel tonight. Catherine Russell will sing A Prayer with words by Theokla Hollingsworth and music by Kaye Biglow. Hollingsworth drew the inspiration in the Near East. Clayton P. Stevens directs the event and has arranged a quartet featuring Hassell, Lawrence Hendy, Clarence Powell, and Harry Croft.
Nashville reports that John T. Scopes may file assignments in error in his appeal of a conviction for violating Tennessee’s evolution teaching ban. Opposing counsel agreed to a January 10 deadline, extending beyond the previously stated November 30 date to avoid automatic termination of the appeal.
Norwalk reports a cottage at Harborview Beach owned by Farnum Middlebrook burned yesterday morning causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Fire origin was undetermined and investigators examined the scene.
The Board of Library Commissioners met in regular session yesterday afternoon with little business of importance. President Henry A. Bishop announced the outcome of the session.
Washington December 14 Senator Phipps of Colorado was named chairman of the Republican Senatorial campaign committee succeeding Senator Moses of New Hampshire who was recently elected president pro tempore of the Senate.
The Friday Afternoon Bridge club met at Mrs Goldstein's Malin street home and presented Mrs Benjamin Shailet with a conagole set for her twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Mrs Joseph A Levy received a suitable gift before leaving for the south. Bridge games followed with a lunch to conclude.
A group of women attended a social gathering hosted by a hostess assisted by Mrs. Charles Brody. Present were Mrs. Benjamin Shales, Mrs. Joseph A. Levy, Mrs. Willum Olderman, Mrs. Joseph Hirshfeld, Mrs. Dora Neisner, Mrs. H B Katz, and Mrs. Fred H. Levy.
A Bridgeport Traffic Guild report says the New England Traffic Association in Boston will consider a resolution condemning placing intercoastal steamship under state Commerce Commission supervision. Local traffic men argue the ICC serves railroads and ship lines under its plan harm freight shippers and fair competition.
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