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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1923
Page
13
An old style advertisement promotes Kellogg's Bran as nature's relief from constipation. It emphasizes regular daily use, two tablespoons per meal, and claims the cereal cleanses the alimentary tract and ward off diseases while offering a nutty flavor and easy inclusion in meals and bakery products.
Dear Evelyn, the day felt holidayish with crisp sun and a blue river scene as we walked Linden and Stratford avenues toward the shore road. We discussed a future home at Colonial Fair Acres in Fairfield while real estate buzz grows next spring. Grandmother in Rome to Sicily notes Italian life. laundry visits, washing methods, and a Crawford laundry plug appear amid talk of gas versus coal use. Mrs Kamerling’s studio in Bridgeport revives youth through color, while Bank choices in Bridgeport offer favorable savings and foreign department services for Europebound relatives.
State police will not honor a writ of replevin for a car seized during an interstate auto theft inquiry. William Rappaport, aided by his counsel Theodore Stetber, seeks court action to force police Sergeant Frank Virelli and Peck & Lines garage to restore the vehicle, which was identified by its original owner as needed for prosecution of alleged thieves. Police say twenty cars were seized, twenty identified by owners, with ten held longer awaiting disposition while others may be returned if unclaimed.
Redman Wanamaker has established the John Wanamaker Memorial Scholarship at Pennsylvania Military College in Chester. The $1350 annual award, tenable for four years, honors the late John Wanamaker and seeks a candidate showing promise in leadership, character, literary and scholastic achievement, and outdoor sports. The first award will be made in 1923.
A black and white mixed suit features appliqué in old blue dune with silver stitching. A blouse of old chine crepe de chine complements the ensemble. Top coats in various fabrics display ploids checks basket weaves and soft materials.
The ad claims dingy teeth rob women of charm beyond beauty and promises whiter teeth and better protection through Pepsodent. It explains a viscous film fouling teeth, how Pepsodent combats film without harsh scrubbing, and asserts saliva alkalinity and starch digestion aid decay prevention. It urges a ten day trial with a coupon offer.
Mr and Mrs John McKeon celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a party hosted by Rockwell friends. The event featured Miss Agnes Harrigan and Mrs Sadie Wilson singing, fortune telling by Miss M Newton, and dancing after a return from Dinger aves. Gifts were given to the couple by numerous attendees including Mr and Mrs T Sherry and Miss Mabel Sherry.
Sweden projects an income of 147 million dollars for 1923 24 with 79 percent from taxes as government statisticians forecast a return to prewar stability. The budget includes 76 million kroner from state industries and utilities while consumer price indexes show a downward trend. The national debt per capita stands at about 69 dollars, lower than Norway and Denmark and far below the United States.
Funeral services held yesterday afternoon for Christie Williams at his home in Sasco Hit Southport conducted by Rev John Shively. Burial in Oaklawn cemetery Fairfield. Survivors include wife two daughters and sons and three brothers. Other obituaries list Anna Flint Anna Mannion and Martin O Loughlin with funeral details and church burials. Also Shelton and Derby notices with local church services and cemetery burials. Also fashion brief on flat silk crepes and dance frocks in spring styles.
Miss Anna Donovan to wed Raymond Anthony announced by Mrs Katherine Donovan of Nichols Street. Rev M J Traynor conducts ceremony at St Marys Church Thursday night. Miss Danworth engaged to Talley. she works at Graphophony and he at the post office. Miss Viola Vincent hosted a birthday party. Bridgeport Mothers Club, party and music followed by refreshments at Spring Street home. Agnes Stevenson to host party and food sale for Elias Howe Jr Womans Relief corps. Bridgeport Hospital Training School Alumni to meet at Nurses Home. Democratic Women’s Club meeting postponed two weeks due to president’s illness. Letter Carriers auxiliary to meet at 126 Beach Street followed by box social. Whist and penable pay event to aid at American Legion hall Golden Hill Street.
Paris tenants warned that July 1 marks the final grace day for those who received January notices to vacate. About 30 vacant lodgings exist, many priced higher than the leaving tenants’ rents. Authorities plan 25,000 cheap flats, but completion will take years as landlords cite higher taxes and rates cutting profits.
An advertisement extols Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel tonic to improve skin color and energy. It claims the olive color tablets are a safe substitute for calomel, with no dangerous after effects, and suggests taking one or two nightly for results.
Miss Flory Durant daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Durant of Greenwich married this morning to George S Merritt son of Mr and Mrs Charlies I Merritt. The ceremony was performed in St Johns R Church Stamford by Reverend James C OBrien. One act comedy given by players last night presented the Red Lamp farce about mis misunderstandings from a red lamp in a window. Participants included Miss Gladys Crosley Miss Addie Cole Miss Edith Nolting Harold Tousey Paul Wilson and Edward Burr directed by Miss Ruth Irkby.
Fairfield firemen believe a blaze started by rats gnawing matches caused about 510 dollars in damage to William G. Taylor’s home at 42 Black Rock Turnpike shortly after 5 o clock this morning. The Alpha Players delighted a large audience at Calvary Episcopal before the ceiling on the lower floor burned.
The Bridgeport League of Women Voters under Mrs. Andrew Smith sponsors the second lecture on administration results and examples of four types of government. Colonel Helen Wheeler will speak Thursday night in the Stratfield hall room with Mrs. Smith assisted by several volunteers including Miss Helen Wheeler and Mrs. Arthur Comley.
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