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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1922

Page

3

Budget requests outline city offices and services

The article details a slate of budget requests including the Registrar of MotorsWilliam Lounsbury seeking 23 697.70 to run the office next year, ambulance service costs totaling 28 100, dispensary 42 580, and education department planning 1 974 943.40 with nurse staffing and medical inspection moves. It notes increases over current year appropriations and lists department head allocations for salaries, supplies, maintenance, and operations.

Registrar of Motors William Lounsbury Salarica St Conaertae F. W. Stevens Board of Governors of Tag Ambulance and Emergency Service Board of ‘Education Board Geaires Board’of Health Publc Health and Chyerenc

Fire destroys seven freight cars at Cedar Hill yards

A New Haven fire at Cedar Hill yards of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad damaged seven loaded freight cars. The blaze caused an estimated loss of $75,000. A spark from overhead cable ignited the fire, fanned by high winds, prompting rapid response by train crews to move nearby cars and prevent further damage.

New Haven Associated Press Cedar Hill New York New Mayen Hartford Mtimacy

Hasting's Corset Shop Advertises Surgical Corsets

Hasting's Corset Shop at 1501 Main Street offers surgical corsets and corsets for backache kidney trouble fallen stomach or rupture. Weare makers of corsets for extra stoutions and related support garments.

Three Divorces Granted By Judge Banks

Three divorce decrees were granted by Judge John W. Banks in a brief Suneriar court session yesterday. Florence Villiers of Bridgeport was awarded a decree against John Villiers on desertion. the defendant is a sailor in the United States navy. John Hennessey, formerly a sailor but now in the merchant marine, was granted a divorce from Jane Hennessey for desertion. they married in 1916 and the desertion occurred several months later. Desertion was also the basis for a divorce granted Harold K. Gibson of Stamford against Elizabeth H. Gibson.

John Ww. Banks Suneriar Court Florence , Villiers Bridgeport John Villiers United States Navy John Hennessey Navy Merchant Marine Jane Hennessey Harold KE Gibson Stamford Elizabeth Hangone Gibson

Exchange Club maps plans for coming year luncheon

The Exchange club met at the Algonquin club yesterday where President St B Lambert outlined a push to reach 100 members across business classifications. In its three weeks as a group it has grown to 60 members with about a dozen applications. The club will begin next week with breakfast meetings at the Shanty Hotel and plans talks on civic interest at each luncheon. First project likely the Community Chest drive with many members already listed as campaign workers. L Robo Walter of the Y M C A serves as secretary.

Exchange Club Algonquin Club ST. B. Lambert Petarn J Business Oy Elvic Clais Jglub L. Robo Walter New Lungheon Club

Damages Sought After Stamford Thriller Ride Crash

Stamford authorities report 522000 in damages sought after a November 11 crash on Bradford street. Driver Ludolph Sylvester died. three others killed and two injured. lawsuits filed against administrator of the driver’s estate and others claim financial losses for victims including Fer nee and Francis Ginolfi. Coroner cites foolhardy reckless driving and liquor influence.

Stamford Ruzainst Ludolph Sylvester Dam‘rees Fernee Passen‘gers Francis Ginolfi Niccolo Ginolfi Fannin Sylvester Bradford John J. Phelan

Archaeologists Elect New Officers for Year

In New Waven on December 29, Prof Ralph Van Denen Magoffin of Johns Hopkins was reelected president of the Archaeological Institute of America. New officers include Sir Robert Tatconer of Toronto University as vice president and Prof Ro Flickinger of Northwestern as a member of the executive committee. Charles H. McCarthy of American Catholic University was named president of the American Catholic Historical Society. At the meeting of American schools of oriental research, Tristan were chosen with the new Ansen Pucips taking posts.

NEW Waven Ralph van Denen Magoffin Johns Hopkins University Archaeolo American Schools Or Oriental Research Tristans

Yale athletic trainer Mack undergoes appendicitis operation

Welter G. Mack, widely known Yale athletic trainer and dean of American college trainers, was operated on for appendicitis. Report said condition favorable, after about three months, with Mack nearing discharge from the hospital. the past 20 years linked to Yale athletics.

Asso New Waver Welter G Mack Yale American College

Woman Sues Danbury Dealer Over Fur Coat Return

Mary A. Wren of Danbury filed suit in Common Pleas Court seeking $200 claiming she was promised a full purchase price refund if the fur coat proved unsatisfactory. She alleges the fur skin was inferior and that Bernstein of Danbury refused to honor the agreement.

Bernstein Danbury Mary A. Wren Common Pleas Court

Finale 1922 Saturday inducements by Morris orchestra

Special inducements for Saturday as last business day. Morris orchestra and music masters in first public appearance present a program at 2 30 p m featuring Sacting, Pelix Nowowieski Queen of Autumn overture, Bigge 3 selections including Neath the South Sea Moon, Hirsh Daffy Dill, Lady of the Evening, Cutie, Espana waltz, TH build a Bungalow, Two Little Ruby Rings, Monona Intermezzo, Blue Kitten, Our Country First March, with Herbert Stothart and Carl Armand among the performers and selections.

Morris Bamer Weike Pelix Nowowieski Carl Bigge Louis Hirsh Daffy Dill Herbert Stothart Irving Berlin Rudolph Frimt Bee Ee E. Walchenfel Chas Armand Rudolph Frim M. von Unchald

Out of sizes coats offered at $25 on main floor wear

Here they are, men, overcoats and coats in many styles and fabrics all priced at 25 dollars. Box coats raglans alsterettes and fur collared options in browns tans oxford light tweed and navy. Choose from a wide range of sizes and styles to get the coat you want for only 25 dollars on the main floor.

Hats Offered in One Lot at Quick Sale Prices

A large mixed lot of hats ranges from small to medium shapes with conservative models and a notable share of stylish pieces featuring silver or gold trim. The assortment promises good styles and materials at unusually low values around 2.95, appealing to various tastes and budgets.

Men’s Silk Four-in-Hands and Knit Sweaters Sale

A newspaper ad promotes men’s fashion including fine silk four in hands and knitted two tone effect options. Features heavy silk items, two tone colorings, ribbed knit sweaters in worsted gray, all sizes, on sale with a special price of 5.95. Fourth floor.

Laces and Veilings Featured In Special Sale

A special sale presents a fine assortment of veiling in plain and fancy meshes black and color these priced at 35¢ per yard. Laces feature 1 to 3 inch widths with edges and insertions at 19¢ yd. Pretty all over laces offered at 39¢ yd. Main floor tight center rear.

Hosiery and Underwear Sale at Central Shop

Women wear fibre silk hosiery with Uslo top and sole in black and cordovan special 80c. Medium weight cotton vests and pants available only some sizes. Boys heavy weight cotton combination suits in grey at 1.75. Main floor cft center.

Uslo Cft Center

Cord Tires and Belted Coats Offer In New Year Sale

Start the New Year with new cord tires. Leto cord tires sized 30x34 offered at a low price of 310 with installation at 8.90. Limited quantity for tomorrow in Basement front location. Also featured are chinchilla brown belted coats with multiple pockets at 10.50 for 2 to 10 years servir.

Hair nets and protective garments advertise at Brooklawn

A vintage ad lists hair nets in single and double mesh sold for 25 cents, apron skirt protectors and rubber-lined full-length items priced at 45 to 59 cents, bias seam tape in multiple sizes, white cambric dress linings in all sizes at 35 cents, fine kid gloves with embroidered backs in brown, beaver and black at 1 dollar 50, and hemstitched sheer cotton kerchiefs at 5 cents.

Howland’s Brooklawn Nainsock

Warm blankets offered at special price

Readable listing notes warm blankets sized 72x84 inches in tan gray or white with pink or blue border. Special price mentioned as 4.25 dollars. Includes two repeats of the offer.

Fine Knitted Goods Sale From Foremost Makers

Sample line of knit goods from leading makers offered at half price. Items include babies bonnets mittens sacques loggins carriage covers toques sweaters and sweater sets, mostly lightly handled but valuable. Prices cut to fractions of original, with items like bonnets 30c to 4.23, mittens 25c to 1.50, sacques 63c to 2.25, and sweaters 1.78 to 6.25.

Popular Toilet Preparations at Special Prices

An advertisement lists numerous hygiene and personal care items with special prices. Toothpastes from Tipana, Listerine, Pepsodent, Forhan, Kolynos, Squibb, and Dr. Lyon's. soaps from Resinol to Woodbury, Palm Olive, Cuticura. powders and tonics including Hind's honey and almond cream, Glycerine rose water, and Danderine. talcum powders, hair care products, and period prices across items. Left center shows tomorrow’s selling.

Gartside Squibb’s Dr. Lyon’s Kolynos

Special dress goods and silks on sale

Special offerings in dress goods and silks include French serge 50 inches wide in navy brown and black at 1.75 per yard Poiret twill in navy at 3.50 per yard brocade faille silk in navy black brown at 2.25 per yard Satin canton extra weight in black at 2.50 per yard Third door front.

Linen section’s special offerings reduced prices

Our linen section offers bleached crash toweling at 18 inches wide for 20¢ per yard. The assortment includes Madeira hand embroidered scarfs tea cloths and napkins all slightly soiled. Prices have been radically reduced. Muin floor center rear.

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