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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1928
Page
6
A Milford man named Parniaweki is arrested as he applies for a marriage license. The report also covers multiple Milford court actions including Joseph God’s non-support case, a Bridgeport man’s employment struggles, and several driving related fines and arraignments. The article reports sentences, fines, and ongoing court dates, with details on license suspensions and probation.
Pimples and eruptions mar your appearance but a simple ointment offers a quick improvement. A sufferer with years of eczema claims near complete cure after using the remedy. a bottle is 35 cents from any good druggist and promises a clearer, healthier skin.
Milford news reports a rare butterfly hatching indoors during unusually mild winter conditions. Alderman of High Street notes a fern dish escaped timing during Friday tending, revealing a large butterfly formed from the cocoon despite winter weather.
Patronesses announced for the first Mitford Chapter Order of De Molay hall in Milford Town Lab on Saturday March 1 from eight to twelve. Names include Mrs W Diam and Carrick Bfrs, William 5 roll Bite, William Fits Mee, Prederis and Gotham, Mrs Ralph MM Oakley, Mr Walter Stuw, Mrs James Taylor, and Mia Harold F Thomas. An orchestra is engaged and tickets will be mailed to local businesspeople. The affair aims to attract a large crowd.
Huntington Grange delegates present a detailed state session report covering speakers, membership growth, officers, and finances. Highlights include a 40 percent membership increase, a lecture program by Willard and Nicholas, and a grant to the Parent-Teacher Association for stage curtains. An upcoming talk by Mark J Chapman on Healthy Child Campaign is planned, with public meeting set for March 2. News notes include social events, poultry meeting attendance, art exhibit plans, and local visits, with a snowstorm affecting travel but not program plans.
Special correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Rael Bar Ridh spent the weekend in New York. The death of Albert E Tinsley postponed the Washington serials and entertainment planned for Monday at the Congregational church by the Womens Guild. Mrs Etta Meade, former Newtown resident, now lives with daughter Mrs Armand Mon-Bato. Town schools closed all day Wednesday. Tickets on sale for The Snowball a three act comedy by Universalist church youths in White Plains auditorium February 28, proceeds to benefit the encoa tund.
Miss Edith L Clift, home economics director for a household equipment firm, will demonstrate electric cooking tomorrow at 8 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Erwin Edwards. All interested invited. The Al Souts plan a meeting and rehearsal for A Country Boy Scout Wednesday at Lee M E ball, directed by Mrs Rhoda Mills.
Stamford Feb 10 A Special correspondent reports Frank Kruger aged irty six died after four days of heavy drinking. He returned home early and collapsed on the kitchen floor of the rooming house run by Mrs Joseph Kandleski. The body was found at 245 this morning. Medical examiner Dr Ralph W Crane ruled death due to acute alcoholism.
The University of Chicago possesses a new hieroglyphic type font for use in printing. The limited set mirrors Middle Kingdom Egyptian characters and was created after rising demand for hieroglyphic records.
Wilton's Board of Relief conducted its last public hearing at the Town Clerk's office. Community notices include Cannon Grange card party, social entertainments at local homes, and reports on residents visiting or returning from Alaska.
From Saturney at pm to Bunday at 6 ppm Refreshments were ium ane fruit cake and the bride wore a hand embroidered white dress A Modern George Washington was presented Mr Dilan Story Abbey read a natloon defense piece The Junior High five piece orchestra played solos A letter from Mrs Jane Meitall and her sister Miss Alice Olmstead in Florida Personal News Home Mr Walter Sterling of Cannondale announces the birth of a son February 25 Alfred Comstock from Lyme Maar visited him in the Strong Comstock home in Wilton last week
Will Diven of Wilton escaped injury when his automobile rolled over twice in a ditch off Newtown Avenue Norwalk as he skidded on the slick pavement heading toward Cranbury. The car was lightly damaged and towed away Creaven was uninjured. The note references a lecture by Mrs Sidonie Gruenberg of New York City on parenting standards at Bedford House with Wilton Woman's Town Improvement Association sponsorship. A WT IA meeting is set for 2:30 pm followed by the lecture at 3:30 pm.
Newtown Connecticut back roads were 80 blocked by snow and ice as only 16 farmers could attend a meeting of the Connecticut Bank Producers association held at the town hall. Contracts with the association for 1828 were signed by those present, with absent members to sign later. Clifford D Houga, the association's general manager, attended. The storm’s melt and freezing made roads rougher, complicating travel.
The National Council of Jewish Women announces a Braille prayer book created over four years by its committee on work for the blind. Mrs Joshua Piza of New York prepared the text and presented the plates for printing. It will be available to Jewish blind across the country.
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