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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
4
Miss Eva Hugo, supervisor, notes treatments at the City Dispensary totaled 29,584 in the past year, down from 31,083 previously. The March peak reached 3,434 patients while December had the lowest activity, and 1923 is expected prosperous.
West Palm Beach Florida sees Prince Charley Hajos self-styled heir to Gypsy throne encamped in flatwoods twenty miles north. He claims royal blood traced to medieval Hungary and Cuba, and says Gypsies fund his cause with two percent of all band wealth, about $100,000 yearly. He travels with records of births deaths and marriages, trades autos for wealth, and describes Gypsy courtship and marriage rules with a blend of romance and harsh, old world penalties.
Arthur B. Guertin longtime Bridgeport Outdoor manager leaves city for Dallas Texas. He receives seven gold cuff links as a farewell token at We Stratfield Rotary meeting. Guertin introduces successor Ben Adams from Waco. New members Clemence King Day A Weld Angua P Thorne join. meeting features music and singing including the Anvil Chorus.
Good sturdy middy garments for children priced at 51.50 and 1.5, described as white galatea with white braid on sailor collars and cuffs. Some are all white, some have blue collar and cuffs, sizes 6 to 20 years, plus corded dimities in stripes and practical launderable waists, with collar options and lace edging, priced around 2 dollars.
An ad describes a 1923 diary collection including the "A Line a Day" format with space for entries on the same date for five years. Prices range from 30 cents to $2.50, highlighting varied bindings and sizes. Main floor rear.
More than 367,000 was distributed to holders of 1918 War Savings Certificates at the post office yesterday. The stamps were eligible for redemption on January 1, 1923 and yesterday marked the first day of cash redemption for these Government securities. Four clerks and several workers handled the rush of people redeeming stamps, as many convert their holdings into Treasury Savings Certificates with the lowest denomination set at $20.
Andrew Moylan and Mary Moylan announce a daughter born in December. Charles Ertle and Anna Ertle announce a daughter born in December. William Hensopson and Rose Helenpenson announce a son born December 26. Otto Frank and Mary Frank announce a daughter born in December. Joseph Richter and Toutse Richter announce a daughter born in December. Murray Jones and Mary Jones announce a son born December 30. Peter Gilbride and Anina Gilbride announce a daughter born December 28. August Peterson and Anna Peterson announce a son born December 28. Charles Downs and Catherine Downs announce a son born December 24. Michael Boyle and Edith Boyle announce a daughter born December 28. Charles Daurus and Catherine Daurus announce a son born December 22. Morris Swine and Helen Swine announce a son born December 28. Frederick Buchanan and Hazel Buchanan announce a daughter born December 22. George Hitchie and Mabel Hitchie announce a son born January 1. Dr John Gabriel and Madeline Connelly announce a son born December 26. Charles Demetri and Evelyn Demetri announce a son born December 27. John Grogan and Alice Grogan announce a son born December 24. George Fleming and Mary Ryan announce marriage. Hierald McLaughlin and Mary McKeane announce marriage.
J Ogden Armour resigns as president and as board president of Armour and Company in Chicago. P Holson White to succeed him as president while Armour becomes chairman of the new Board of Directors. Negotiations for a Morris and Company merger with Armour and Company continue with further announcements promised.
Secretary Hoover told a congressional committee that government use of wireless must fall under the Commerce Department, amid Navy objections to accessing licenses. He noted 369 broadcasting stations and widespread interference as requests pour in for centralized action to curb chaos in the airwaves. Rear Admiral Denby and Hoover sought accord on licensing while preserving Navy access.
Extensive selection from a top knit goods maker offered at half price. Baby bonnets mittens Jacques joggings and carriage covers reduced from top prices to 25c through $4.25 for bonnets and $1.50 or less for others. Sweaters and scarf sets also discounted as listed. Second floor rear.
New knitting fancies include hats from Angoret yarn with full instructions. A breakfast set to be embroidered in patchwork designs includes nine pieces with thread. A buffet set of unbleached muslin doilies comes with thread. Stamped gowns and combinations feature dainty designs on sheer fabrics. Hird floor center.
Reclaimed ash cans of extremely durable taper shape with covers priced at 1.45. Heavy corrugated steel cans with eight side protector strips in 18 inch size priced at 2.95. Rotary ash sifters fit any barrel size with dustless operation priced at 2.65. Window ventilators draftless in two sizes 0.50 and 0.50. Pout floor reac for overheated room.
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