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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1927
Page
16
Rutland Vermont resident William H Avey injured his foot stepping from a car and used Sloan's Liniment, reporting rapid recovery from pain. The ad claims Sloan's relieves muscular pain by boosting circulation and lists availability at druggists for 35 cents.
Fragmentary print ad touts Sloan's Liniment and Olive Tablets with vague health claims. It mocks dizziness remedies and vitamins, mentions Edward and Dowes, and promises tonics for beauty and tone amid jumbled lines and misspellings.
Milford conducts oyster spawn trials in Milford Harbor to locate optimal beds. Experiments in shallow water and brush and shell rate systems aim to guide future planting by local oystermen and determine spawning timing effects on sets and recoveries.
Miss Behe Perry of Bridgeport recently underwent an appendectomy and is said to be recovering well. Danbury man David Adley was stopped for speeding in Danbury. constable John Austin warned him, and the case moved to court. A Long Hill social week featured a College Whist event at the Long Hill Community Hall with 18 players from Bridgeport, Monroes, and Long Hill. Mr and Mrs William Martine led the winners and were praised for their performance. Attendance included Mrs Leo Masten, recently discharged from Bridgeport Hospital, and many neighbors from Bridgeport and nearby towns. A list of visitors and residents appears, noting several trips and family gatherings. The piece closes with social and church notices and updates on local residents’ comings and goings.
The Annual Boy Scout Jamboree, the largest public demonstration of scout contests, is set for Saturday evening. Scout executives from Mount Tami or similar locales organize demonstrations and the city troops have prepared for months to exhibit on the cross department program. An immense crowd is expected.
Easton residents on the west side of Barton Lake see mail addressed to Bridgeport replacing Long Hill base. Local events include Boy Scout Troop 4 meeting February 10 at 7 o’clock, parade at Bridgeport and Armory march on February 2, anchorage and fleet aid contests, Drarming club rehearsal for play The Path Across the Hill on February 10, and a March concert at Congregational church. Fire company weekly dance February 18, visits by local families, and travel plans for Jacksonville Florida with stops in Palm Beach and Havana included.
The funeral for James Carrell, who married suddenly at a large Sandy Look home, was held from his mother’s residence and at St. Rose's Church. Burial followed in St. Rose's Cemetery with Rev. William H. Kennedy presiding. Bearers included Matrick Keating and Thomas Ritten among others. The Newtown Hank and Ladder Co. held a monthly meeting with 30 members, led by Foreman H. Gannon. Delinquent dues prompted reminders and possible expulsion for March. Dance and card party plans were made for February at Town Hall and club rooms. Fire alarm coordination with borough officials and Southern New England Telephone staff was discussed, with appreciation notes planned for operators. The Young People’s Fellowship met at Trinity and St. John’s guild rooms.
Church members gathered Monday night to sing hymns and hear music in the eu room then moved to the rectory for further fellowship. Dr Gesner presented a display of cured and war sonomsts while Commissioner Palle T Platt traveled to Washington, D C to represent Connecticut at Pedernhortientural hearings.
Saturday evening January 21 Mr and Mrs Lusarl Carmicheal entertained about thirty guests in Lenoxa avenue for her sister Mrs Adam Cameron of Ames music and dancing followed by a buffet luncheon Mrs Cameron plans to leave for Forte Wolfe Albert SW Canada soon accompanied by her sister in law Mrs Murray Boyd The Oakland Sochat Club will meet at the home of Mrs TL Haag at THU ase Park Wednesday afternoon at 2 3 The Rivereife Community Club continues their Whist and Pine Chle tournament at the Community Clubrooms Thursday evening The pool tournament between the Devon Improvement Association and Milford Wheel Club ended with Hubert Thalt of the Wheel Club losing to Arthur Bade of Devon 109 to 75 The Devon Improvement Association led four of five games and now holds the series The next event is a pinechle tournament between the two clubs with plans completed Mrs Nelson Wonds of Naugatuel venue is a patient at Bridgeport Hospital Herbert Hayes son of Mr and Mrs George Hayes of Jen ayveny was hospitalized after injuring his thumb at Bridgeport Hospital The Christian Endeavor Society of the Devon Union Church held a business meeting Last evening Andrew's Church Ladies Guild will host a search party Tuesday at 1 The event will be led by Mrs Ada Avery and Miss Nellie Hoole Saturday night Chemional No 3 answered a fire alarm at Emil Hans Laure Road causing about ten dollars damage The Devon Tease No 4 also responded to a fire alarm on Camden Street Mrs Carridgel of Beney areas now improved after months away Funeral services for histuye AL Kohreholtz of 474 Berema Avenue will be held from the iCinerad pariers of August Baker Wednesday at 1 Burial at Takeview cemetery private Mr Forhirhalt aged 90.
Miss Annie Dobleski of Bath Street marked her eleventh birthday with family present. A large dinner accompanied a wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Alarenny M. West of Nichols Avenue with guests listed, and a Chicago wedding cake feature. An auction was held February 14 at Daniel A. Schiela’s house to dispose of farm assets. A meeting of Riv er Grange members conferred degrees on eight candidates. Various local church groups, sewing circles, and fire company gatherings are noted, along with milk producers’ meeting attendance and farm committee reports.
A Fairfield town meeting heard residents from the Bancroft district oppose any reduction in bus service for local children. The board will map home distances to the newest school and review routes as part of a full transportation system revision.
Prohibition agents raided the Hof-Brau restaurant, capturing whiskey and detaining owner August Janssen, manager, and headwaiter. Janssen and the captain of waiters received summonses as officials investigated the establishment in New York.
Rep. Wilson of Mississippi presented magazines to the House as evidence for his bill to bar distribution of questionable literature. He denounced publications as sowing moral decay and called for imprisonment of those who publish immoral pictures. He cited plays and recent fiction as likewise questionable.
Local residents attend a Friday card party at Mrs Bure Beach's home for the Community Club. A chicken supper is planned for Feb 22 at the grange hall. Many townsfolk visit relatives in Montclair and Storrs College. The Trumbull Volunteer Firemen meet at town hall, and stone work for a new fire house continues amid weather delays. Several residents travel, host, and note recoveries and births in Bridgeport.
Special notice from Monroe reports the Ladies and Society of St Peter's Episcopal church meet Friday afternoon for officers elections and business. Harmony Grange holds its regular meeting Thursday evening with officer reports and lectures on Valentine topics. Community Club whist party in Long Saturday. Local residents attend visits and dinners with families, with several illness and hospitality notices among Monroe households.
Worcester district notes that Joseph B. Marsino, convicted in a Warren National Bank wreck, may be brought to Massachusetts next week. He faced a five year state sentence for larceny and a two and a half year term for conspiracy after federal proceedings involving about $2.8 million in securities taken by Marsino and accomplices.
An old advertisement extols Mulsified Cocoanut shampoo for beauty and scalp health. It claims ordinary soaps dry the scalp and damage hair, while this shampoo cleanses, leaves hair soft and lustrous, and produces a rich foam with minimal use. Available at drug stores in four ounce bottles.
A vintage health note promotes Jad Salt as a cure for rheumatism advising four ounces in water daily for a week. It claims rheumatism stems from uric acid and waste, urging warm dress, hydration, and bowel/kidney detoxification to ease stiffness and pain.
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