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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
11
Hartford December 29 The milk regulation board met at the capitol and drafted rules for production and sale of milk in the state A public hearing drew many producers and dealers The board will consider suggestions to form two classes labeled A and B for milk bottles and to protect consumers with regulated standards
In Hartford on December 29 a state board of agriculture meeting in the capitol heard a report favoring seeking a general assembly appropriation to maintain a bureau of markets. V A Saunders of the Department of Agriculture in Washington addressed the project of a crop survey for Connecticut in cooperation with federal authorities.
The Princeton University debating team on a Pan Pacific coast tour won the decision last night against Occidental College. The issue was whether Congress should pass laws prohibiting strikes in essential industries.
Rumors in court circles claim Willam Leeds, son of Princess Anastasia, may wed Princess Olga, daughter of Prince Nicholas and niece of King Constantine. Nicholas is said to be brother to Prince Christopher, husband of Anastasia, linking several royal lineages amid speculation.
Advertisement offering a mail order trial pack of Foley products including Foley and Honey and Tai Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, Foley Cathartic Tablets, and related remedies for coughs colds rheumatism backache and constipation with request to mail to Foley & Co in Chicago.
Bridgeport and Norwalk divisions of the Connecticut company agreed to shorten run times. The Bridgeport Norwalk trip will drop to one hour from an hour and twenty minutes, and the Bridgeport New Haven line will be reduced by 15 minutes by eliminating end of line layovers. Possible Derby line changes discussed, no decision yet. Changes take effect January first. reports say Westport barns may close with direct runs from Bridgeport and Norwalk.
Legion members from Anderson Dunn Kochiss post and Fairfield County Bar Association joined Stratford city officials at the funeral for Captain Howard W Curtis late judge of Stratford town court. The service was held at 230 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his father's home, conducted by Rev C C Kennedy and Rev Robert C Whitehead. Bearers were Legion officers including Wellington Wall, Harold DeLacour, Henry B Wells, Donald S Sammis, Allen Wilson, and Edward L Barlow. Burial was in Union cemetery Stratford with committal by the ministers.
The Connecticut Child Welfare Commission appointed by Governor Holcomb met yesterday at the Lawn Club New Haven to discuss the forthcoming report for the legislature. Secretary Angus P Thorne said the report was not yet complete and could not be made public. A final meeting will be held soon to take action on the report. 15 members compose the commission, with Jacob B Elem absent yesterday.
Ethel E Gregory Robertson of Norwalk seeks divorce from Walter F Robertson of Bayonne NJ citing cruelty and desertion since July 15 1916 married October 4 1913 and with one child custody claimed. Elizabeth Kedlah White of Danbury seeks divorce from Drnest J White of Lowell Massachusetts citing crusty. They married July 12 1914. Change of name demanded by Charles Batlok of Roda Virginia wants divorce from Juha Gonz Batlok of this by alleging desertion February 23 1917. They were married November 18 1916.
A shipper told the Interstate Commerce Commission that 60 percent of freight bills from railroads were misfigured. Over four days 1350 waybills were checked at a station, finding undercharges totaling 3421. In a month the company handled about 5255 overcharge claims costing $2600 and involving refunds near $75,000.
Read Co Georgettes Crepe de Chine and Tricotes in assorted sizes from 36 to 46. Prices cut from $7.50 to $10.50 for de Chines, with Ta f fetas and silks offering value up to $55.00, all cut to clearance. Limited stock includes Velours and Tricotines in brown and navy with a few blacks.
Stationery in attractive boxes containing 24 sheets and 24 envelopes priced at 50 cents a box on the main floor. Reprints in the Book Department have special pricing at 75 cents each. Come in and view.
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