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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1922
Page
5
Hartford Jan 31 Promotion of Sergeant Walter M. Mitchell to Second Lieutenant of field artillery and assigned to Third Battalion headquarters 192nd artillery for duty announced by the adjutant general today.
An old advertisement touts Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a gentle alternative to soaps and alkali-heavy cleansers. It claims to cleanse scalp and hair without drying, leaving hair fine, silky, and easy to manage. The ad notes it’s inexpensive and available at drug stores.
More than 100 people attend the Milford Federated Brotherhood banquet at the Methodist church with the Milford Men’s clubs. Rev George C Port of Bridgeport delivers the address after an organ recital by R Miles Beard. Music by the Odd Fellows orchestra and a male quartet. Milford Wheel Club to meet for a social after a brief business session. Continuous events include the Baldwin Stow chapter meeting and a discussion on current events led by Mrs Frank N Pratt with Mrs Charles H Budgen as soloist.
The advertisement extols Tanlac as a plant based reconstructive medicine. It claims improved digestion appetite and tissue and nerve strength. It asserts many diseases originate in the digestive tract and cites widespread testimonials of restored health and weight gain. Tanlac is sold in Bridgeport Southport and Fairfield through local druggists.
Two witnesses were examined at the opening hearing of the $500,000 defamation case by Mayor W Hale Thompson of Chicago against the Chicago Tribune. Testimony covered articles from September 1917 about meetings with German agents and views during World War I. Witnesses included Albert L. Cronemeyer and Roger N. Baldwin with others to be called as the hearing resumes.
A wireless concert from Westinghouse Radio station W. J. at Newark New Jersey entertained listeners. The 7:45 p m program featured Alfred Youd on Boys and Their Body Building, soprano Hase Low, McLoughlin's Orchestra, Ariington time signals and a government weather forecast. George S. Nimble of 176 Waldemere Avenue praised the event as enjoyable amid favorable weather. Program notes indicate nightly broadcasts from W. J. Newark and K. D. K. A Pittsburgh stations.
Members of the Triple Link club presented a three act comedy drama titled Three College Chums under the men’s club of Universalist church. The play follows college arrival and veteran fathers, student troubles, love interests, and a widow’s appeal, ending in happiness with an ensemble of named actors and a noted director and music coordinator.
The funeral for George H. Sherwood was held yesterday from his home in Trumbull with services at the Congregational church. He died Saturday in Bridgeport Hospital and is survived by son Ralph, brother John, sister Jennie, and parents Reuben H. and Frances Booth Sherwood. Also, Patrick J. Kealey’s funeral was held yesterday from his daughter's home in Palffield and at St Thomas RGC Church with burial at St. Thomas cemetery.
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Tub as a concentrated heat remedy for rheumatism. It claims quick tingling warmth within three minutes, improves blood circulation, and relieves pain in the back, neck, chest, and joints. The pack bears the Rowles name and is available at drug stores.
Miss Blanche Chapin 27 died at her Garfield home on Noble Avenue after a short illness caused by meningitis. A graduate of the local high school and the State Normal at New Haven, she had taught at the Shield school since 1919. Survived by parents Henry and Mrs Chapin and sister Marion A. Chapin. vaccination status disputed by family and physician.
Clinton January 31. Word confirms presidency has nominated Tahla L. Eller to be postmaster in Clinton. Eller succeeds the previous appointee in the town, highlighting a routine federal personnel action.
New York January report states Dr Felix Graboff was robbed by two men who entered his 12th street hotel office posing as patients. They took his 2000 dollar diamond ring, gold ware, fountain pen, and bindings before fleeing, leaving him bound. He kept silent, and the holdup remained undiscovered until a maid entered with a pass key after unanswered calls.
The Worox's auxiliary of the American Legion will hold its next meeting on February 11 at the Legion home on Galden Hill Street.
Police state Nazzareni Carboni was arrested in Worcester Massachusetts on charges of larceny. He allegedly used fake names to sign checks across Ridgefield Danbury South Norwalk Bridgeport and Port Chester receiving cash. Officers recovered signed checks and an automobile policy in the suspect’s name.
A local recreation center plans changes to its usual program at a meeting Thursday night. Alderman Hibbert announced a basketball game between picked teams to be held at 7:30 p.m. Walnut Athletic Club will replace Jefferson School as the venue.
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