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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
3
Inclement weather disrupts telephone service and other utilities in Bridgeport suburbs, delaying repairs and causing widespread inconvenience. Reported outages, snow and ice hamper restoration efforts, with crews racing to restore lines while residents face mounting hardships and a few workers lose income.
Fragmented report details preparations for military funeral services for Cant Curtis. The notice references attendees, locations, and involvement of legal and church officials, noting the Stratford area and connections to local civic leaders.
Commissioner Albert He Dith of the State Board of Education visited Shreeport yesterday to confer with Tor Alfred Moner on aspects of a proposed bill to establish a state training school for dental hygiene at New Haven. Dr. Fones, originator of the Connecticut idea, testified before the board and urged broader views. Massachusetts already runs several hygiene training schools, and the plan seeks to extend public service to larger cities and rural areas through a state school system.
Four people die after a drunken dispute in a tenement row at VLE River Massachusetts. Officers found the bodies of Thomas Burke and John O Connell and a woman in a Soara tenement. Burke died in a fight, and evidence hints at a violent confrontation. A coroner’s inquest will determine responsibility.
A fragmented OCR item references health officers trimming length for a conference note. It mentions genuine comfort, expected investigations, and attendance at a venue tomorrow. The text is garbled but indicates public health officials, a possible meeting, and related procedural matters.
City officials announce a purchase of several new auto trucks to replace older units. The move aligns with annual custom of trading in used trucks for newer machines, funded by a municipal commission budget and expected to begin in the new year.
Wornher Pheler testified at a coroner’s inquest about a fatal accident on Howard venue involving Sweeney of Colorado Avenue and driver Chienies Luvin of Weston. Witnesses described the machine’s speed and odd behavior before the crash as the coroner investigated.
These splendid dress goods are of extra value with storm serge and heavyweight wools in multiple widths and colors. Crepe poplin, Quaker crepe, broadcloth, wool plaids, velour, and velour checks offered in navy, black, plum, pekin, old blue, taupe, and tans. Third floor.
Classified advertisement listing Warner and Redfern corsets with various models in white or flesh, low bust, long skirts, lace fronts and backs, elastic inserts, and prices from 1.65 to 4.00. Notable options include Gossard lace front and specialty flesh brocade designs in second floor display.
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