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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1927
Page
13
An old market notice promotes California Fig Syrup as a gentle remedy for feverish, upset stomachs in children and warns against counterfeit imitations. It urges mothers to check for coated tongues and sour breath, claiming the syrup cleanses bowels quickly and safely for both children and adults.
Affected readers are advised to drink more water to dilute acidity and ease irritation in the kidneys and bladder. The piece suggests soft water, avoiding harsh remedies, and notes temporary relief may come from increased fluid intake and simple measures while cautioning against unverified cures.
The Spanish War Veterans auxiliary will hold annual installations at St George and Stratford Avenue with Commander Thomas W Rooney presiding. A formal dinner follows at 6 90 pm. New officers include Arthur G Lovejoy senior vice commander and John J Andreva chaplain among others.
Gavin W Allan CSBL of Toronto will lecture on Christian Science at the Pyramid Mosque 105 State Street in Boston tomorrow at 8 o clock under First Church of Christ Scientist auspices. The talk aims to present correct information on Christian Science healing and redemption. Allan is a member of the Mother Church lectureship board in Boston.
Quiet scene in the British concession as violence subsides after anti-British posters are ordered destroyed and British police resume limited duties while Chinese police remain armed. The British consul has left the area aboard a gunboat Wyvern. Senior Chinese officials linked to Sun Yat Sen’s legacy assume roles in the concession’s administration as financial and banking interests await British support from Peking.
Daughters of Veterans No 4 will install officers at a ceremony tonight at the Angeline Bartlett tent. Meeting at 1240 Main Street with Department president Mrs Mary B Yale presiding, assisted by Miss Josephine Beckwith of New London as department guide. Refreshments will be served.
Hartford January 9 AP Cash prizes totaling $179 will be awarded to Connecticut grown corn exhibitors at the Union Agricultural meeting at Hotel Grade. The State Department of Agriculture offers $40, plus $125 from the Connecticut State Fairs Association. Each exhibitor may enter only one item per class and separate exhibits may be required for different groups.
Milas Muatilde J Houghton daughter of Mr and Mrs Alanvon B Houghton is engaged to Councilor Marsonuy Ane atereon Jr of New York. Houghton attended Foxcroft School in Virginia and her father has served as ambassador to Germany and England. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Parsons Anderson of Washington, secretary to Houghton in Berlin and London, is Harvard graduate now with Blair and Company in New York.
Miss Muriel Read resumes study at Yale Art School after visiting Cleveland during Christmas. George Palmer Putnam will lecture on Greenland with slides and moving pictures at Brooklawn Country Club. Fairfield County League of Women Voters holds quarterly meeting January 14 at Brooklawn with Miss Caroline Ruutz Rees presiding. Mary Silliman Chapter Day events at United Church include music and speakers with George T. Hatheway presiding. Several charity and club events announced across Bridgeport area with multiple officers and committees listed.
The 1926 financial report from Rev M Ernest Wilson shows receipts of 2069.36 and expenses totaling 18291.36, leaving the year with a deficit of about 2412. The parish says roughly 7000 was spent on permanent improvements to the church along with salaries, water, fuel, equipment and repairs.
Morris Court No 4 O of A plans installation night at the Masonic Temple next Monday. A 5 16 pm turkey supper precedes routine business and the installation of officers including Ella M Wolfe and Andrew Walda Jr. and local members manage dining and decorations. The meeting will be led by Lillian Weed and Robert W Jones.
Rev Paul Bull of the Anglican church preached at St George’s Church naming Christianity a religion of the body and stressing the social mental universe. He belongs to the Community of the Resurrection based in Mirfield Yorkshire and will lecture at the General Theological Seminary in New York.
Ottawa engineers and officials used the Beam Radio system to connect with Bridgewater England, transmitting a sermon broadcast to multiple listeners. T Ahearn and R N Vyvian reported a clear two way conversation over 2600 miles, with Commander P Edwarda joining from Rockcliffe. The test linked Drummondville to England via long distance telephone and radio.
A banquet was held at the Asia 8 Surday night by the Jolly Social club of the Shepheds of Bethlehem. Guests included Mrs. Shepard of New Haven, Mrs. Mary Butler, Mrs. Ida Craig, Miss Blanche Craig, Miss I Von Tobel Stoberts, Mrs. M Pickett, and other members. After the banquet, dancing was enjoyed by attendees.
Los Angeles reports that Aimee Semple McPherson faces a possible misdemeanor trial on alleged complicity in a kidnapping tale. Kenneth Ormiston, the evangelist’s former radio operator, is to be arraigned in Superior Court on a felony indictment amid a potential DA motion to dismiss charges against McPherson, her mother Minnie Kennedy, and others as the case description grows muddled.
Chicago reports a general conference of several hundred women leaders of the prohibition movement to meet in Washington January 25 to 27. Mrs Ella A Boole, national president, announced the plan to offset the wet offensive and discuss policy to render industrial alcohol unfit for human consumption. The conference aims to promote law observance and study related problems and legislation.
Mr. Fitzpatrick served as assistant superintendent on the new Bridgeport library building project. The Women’s Guild of the United Church will meet tomorrow after the chamuel lifehoun at 22:80. Mrs Jeannette Lakestream of New York, visiting with Mrs Eva Blatter Vitele, plans the joint installation tonight of Major Bonesteel Auxiliary and Nathaniel W. Ashop Camp in St George’s Hall Stratford Avenue. Her daughter Mrs Rosaline Muans-Hela accompanies her.
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