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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
14
Washington December 1 The House opened debate on a constitutional amendment to bar the federal government and states from issuing tax exempt securities. President Harding and the Treasury back the measure which sparked sharp partisan opposition. Leaders expect passage or defeat depending on the final vote.
Dec 19 the Finance commission reports substantial sums distributed among city council members to alter votes on buying a North End synagogue. District Attorney O'Brien of Suffolk county says he will review the material and begin criminal action as soon as evidence warrants.
In Washington on December 15 the president is preparing a Christmas pardon list with clemency cases reviewed by the Justice Department for executive consideration. Announcement of those pardoned is expected from the White House on Saturday so they may be home with families on Christmas Day. It is understood that none of the wartime political prisoners are included.
Christmas season brings Samuels and Pryor led storytelling to streets playgrounds and hospitals from December to January. Readers note the schedule spans Bridgeport Newtown and nearby districts with visits to hospitals libraries and churches including Bridgeport Hospital Stratford Congregational and George's Episcopal Church.
The Mist district Woman's Rebidan held the first Christmas party at the clip rooms on State Street with about 60 members and children. A large Christmas tree stood center stage as gifts and entertainment were provided by committee members led by Mrs. Ralph Beers. New officers include Miss Carolina Garlick as president and Mrs. Helen Lummis as vice chair, with various members filling secretarial and treasurer roles.
The Woman's League of Park Street Congregational Church will host a meeting with Miss Willan Prudden speaking. A Christmas exchange table will be featured, with plans for the annual Woman's Board meeting in Pittsfald. A machinist on leave from Germany is noted among other local notices.
Berlin native and Civil War veteran, longtime Old Derby resident, has died. Funeral planned Thursday at Miers Cyl in Ndvaton, with services to follow at the local cemetery.
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