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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1923

Page

4

School budget in danger of pruning knife outlined

A subcommittee of the Board of Appportionment plans moves to cut further sums from the school budget. John A Leverty chairs the committee, with no policy set on teacher raises. Edward Le Spargo supports joining raises, while Lynn W Wilson signals cooperation with possible waivers. City Attorney De Cornell has not yet given an official opinion on power or tax rules. The dispute may go to the Superior Court.

John A Leverty Edward le Spargo Ehi Lynn W. Wilson Board of Board of Education Wilson Loophele -In Tax Board John de Cornell Batite Superer

Kellogg’s Bran Promoted As Constipation Remedy

An old advertisement extols Kellogg’s Bran as nature’s relief from constipation. It claims widespread health benefits, details daily usage, and suggests serving ideas and recipes while urging readers to buy Kellogg’s Bran from grocers and hotels.

Kellogg's

Connecticut Painters elect new officers at annual meet

Officers of Painters Charles H Marsh of New Haven and David H Mackensie of this city were elected president and president of the Society of Master House Painters and Decorators of Connecticut at the annual convention held yesterday. New officers include J Grimard of Meriden second vice president O V Walsh of Hartford secretary treasurer AP Beatschied of Norwich and J WW Colling of Hartford trustees. Frank T L Glynn delivered the principal address outlining findings from the Boardman school investigation noting mismanagement and lack of supervision by the New Haven Board of Education. Ralph J McEldowney spoke on finances. The gathering closed with a banquet attended by over 200 delegates and their ladies amid entertainment by Speidel's orchestra.

Charles H. Marsh New Haven David H. Mackensie Society of Master House ,Painters and Decorators of Connecticut J. %. Grimard Meriden O. V. Walsh Hartford AP. Beatschied Norwich J. Www Colling Frank TL. Glynn Iider Spegiay Boardman School Hees New Haven Board of Education Ralph J. McEldowney Parey Thomas Lowell Mass Speidel Connecticut Society of Tet House Painters and Decorators Josep W. Collins David Ht. MacKenzie Bridgeport J.P. Ennis F. E. Walsh John Wilkman

Obituary notices blend in town and distant kin

Obituary notices report George S B Worthen of Brooklyn MN dying at 82, with services at Mountain Grove cemetery led by Rev William H Day and Thomas W Greening. multiple other names and funeral details appear for local residents including William J Rapp and Trev Irving Le Smith, with varied burial sites and church officiants across towns.

George B. Worthen George S. B. Worthen Wathaniel Worthen Brooklyn MN. W Mountain Grove Cemetery William H. Day United Congregational Church Thomas W. Greening Tlomas W. Greening American Hardware Store Inc Laurel Avenue Regien Sarah Marion Greening Edward Joseph Greening Mary, Greening England India Stephen’ F. Sherman St. John’s Bipiscopal Church William J Rapp Gregory Street Bridgeport Hospital Kate Tram Rapp Crane Company Walker & Banks Fairfield Avenue Trev Irving le Smith Grace E Lakeview Ares Wary D. Burt Toi D Burt George Broad Street Lev Chester C. Shail Mrs.terday Potter Pirst Murial

Mackay entertains Park Street Church members

Daniel Mackay of Boston and Ontario Canada entertained the Men’s League of Park Street Church last night. He illustrated talks with colored slides and moving pictures showing trout fishing mountain climbing and camera hunting. His film of winter sports in Montreal and the White Mountains drew special interest.

Park Street Daniel Mackay Boston Ontario Canada Ae Mackeay Ow Suric Mackay Montreal White Mountain

Minor collision reported by Greenwich driver

Robert Noble of Mint Products Company Port Chester told Greenwich police his car struck Miss Dorin while Noble tried to back from an icy Prospect street rut. Dorin sustained no serious injuries and Noble was allowed to go.

Greenwich Robert Noble Mint Products Company Port Chester Miss Wranec Dorin Noble Prospect Street

Greenwich Girl Struck By Automobile Victim Named

Greenwich Fort Chester girl Ginear Haffen aged 6 of 12 Nortter St. was struck by an auto yesterday afternoon. The car, driven by Herman I. Woeter of Stamford, fled. The child was rushed to the hospital with skull fracture and internal injuries. Woeter is held on $1500 bond by Deputy Sheriff Lincoln Taylor of Shamford.

Greenwich Haffen Nortter St. Fort Chester Herman I. Woeter Stamford Lincoln Taylor Shamford

Gets-It Ends Corn Pain and Easy Removal

An advertisement claims Gets-It relieves corn pain immediately and allows removal of the corn with fingers. It promises to soften callouses, guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer, and notes availability through Coats Tul.a and Lawrence & Co in Chicago.

BE. Lawrence & Co Mir Chicago

Zeemo Eczema Relief Adclaims for Burns Itch and Sores

Ambiguous ad copy touts Zeemo a per bottle eczema treatment promising rapid relief from itching and skin sores. Claims include removing eczema and healing skin while offering low cost. Text is jumbled with misspellings and unclear instructions.

Zeemo Zemu

Marmola weight loss advertisement promises easy reduction

An old promotion claims Marmola tablets help slenders without diet or exercise, stating they are harmless and cheap. The ad notes a one dollar price and offers direct mail order from Marmola Company in Detroit, Michigan, as a simple solution for those seeking weight loss.

Vbl Marmol Cay Woodward Detroit Mie Eagle Ata

Measured suits offered at 34 75 in sale

An ad promotes made to measure suits from two hundred woolen patterns by Kuppenheimer and others. It highlights military double breasted models and soft worsteds for business or sports wear with guaranteed fit. Sale begins Friday morning with expert in charge and runs for a limited time.

Kuppenheimer

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