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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
4
Torrington Manufacturing plans expansion after completing installations to upgrade the machinery division of Hinke and Johnson in Waterbury. The Waterbury firm, established in 1849, is a pioneer in machinery manufacturing.
Fairfield reports show two pedestrians struck within 24 hours. Joseph Mills of Riverside Avenue, Southport, is injured while walking on Post Road near Susco Hill Road after a car driven by Poel Hollinsworth Smith of Woodmere, S. I., fled. Smith is charged with reckless driving after the incident and was summoned to appear in court. A separate hit and run on Mary Nortoski of 40 Churchill Street led to Willard B. Dutcher of Crient Road, Westport, being held on reckless driving and evading responsibility. A door handle, knocked off in the collision, matched the suspect’s car.
Open Evenings Till Christmas offers a catalog of gifts and garments including women's stockings rayon with silk dolls that go to sleep children's handkerchiefs boxed sets men's socks ties lisle stockings garter armband sets doll cars folded metal frame lunch kits with thermos beds crinkle bedspreads crepe de chine scarves kid slippers rayon bloomers coats sweaters overcoats and assorted fabric blankets linen table sets with six napkins plus a steelcraft water wagon and a full range of other apparel and home items all marketed for holiday shopping.
A newspaper sale item lists mahogany finish pianos with clear tone and 17 keys, women's robes, gloves, umbrellas, party dresses, rayon spreads, linen table sets, coats, coats and suits for boys, and household goods including linoleum rugs. Other items include Coaster wagons, bed spreads, and parlor games.
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