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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1924

Page

11

Master Printers Mark Birthday of Benjamin Franklin

Bridgeport master printers held a dinner at the Hotel Taft in New Haven under the Bridgeport and New Haven Master Printers association to honor Benjamin Franklin's holiday. Addresses were given by Dr. Orville Petty of Yale and WHson FH Lee of New Haven, with Bridgeport members J Colgan S&S Tf Cutting Warold Woods Edward Drewer AT J Kelley James Murray Thomas Watson A I Christy Charles Hopwood D C Honan in attendance.

Bridgeport Taft New Even Yester Yesiven New Haver Benjamin Franklin Orville Petty Yale University Whson FH. Lee New Haven J. Colgan S&s Tf. Cutting Warold Woods Edward Drewer AT. J. Kelley James Murray

Birthday Party for Charles H Speer Held at Home

A birthday party was given recently in honor of Charles E Speer at his home on Smith Street. Attendees included Mr. T Callahan, Mr. T Welter, Mr and Mrs E Sharpe, J M Connelly, Louis Keenan, Agnes Smith, William Maffner, Walter Speer, and Charles Speer.

Charles E. Speer Smith Speer T. Callahan T. Welter E. Sharpe M. Connelly Louis Keenan Agnes Smith Willian Maffner Walter Speer Charles Speer

Musterole for Colds and Congestion Ad

A historical ad promotes Musterole to treat colds and potential pneumonia. It claims Musterole, made from simple ingredients like camphor and menthol, lubricates congested areas and stimulates circulation for relief. A milder Children’s Musterole is available in jars and tubes priced 25c and 65c.

Oxidaze Tablets Claim Quick Relief for Voice

Advert says Oxidaze tablets quickly relieve hoarseness loss of voice and throat irritation for singers speakers and public figures. Claims many testimonies value and emergency readiness with pure essential oil inside. Mentions Hindle Pharmacy Joseph D. Hartian and J A Leverty Brothers as suppliers.

Uss Hindle Pharmacy Joseph D. Hartixan J. A. Leverty

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad

Mothers who value their children's welfare should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They break up words regulate bowels and ease feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for 39 years with satisfactory results. Sold by drug stores. Do not substitute. Trial offered by Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.

Our Children by Angelo an Ath

An essay praising Benjamin Franklin as a model of thrift and discipline. It argues Franklin’s wealth came from wise spending with saving, linking thrift to national strength, education funding, and moral character. It emphasizes his atmosphere of dignity and the value of purposeful saving and spending for the common good.

Our Angelo An Ath Benjamin Franklin Jer Iea Tle Mit Franklin

Student League to Hear Gym Exhibition and Talk

The Girl's Student League executive board met in Room 266 yesterday and plans a January 21 special assembly with a talk by Stodd on Gym Exhibition. Last night’s gym program drew a fair crowd with American, Scotca, and Dutch dances. The A M Musical Club calls for talent to join Wednesday meetings in Room 110 as it prepares an upcoming assembly program.

Girl's Student League Oelork Stodd A. M. Musical Club

All Courts Adjourn In Memory Of Judge

All court sessions in the County Building were adjourned yesterday in memory of Judge John Mowry Thayer of Norwich former associate justice of the State Supreme Court. Funeral held in home city. County offices closed at 1 o clock. Chief Justice George W Wheeler led attending judiciary at funeral.

Ynoma John Mowry Thayer Norwich State Supreme Court of Errors George W. Wheeler Supreme Court

Letters From Natalie and Evelyn Fare Weekend in New York

The writer describes planning a family weekend away with Chris in New York, arranging care for the children with Beth at home and Zetty handling the mother's kitchen for Sears. Neighbors and relatives like Mere, Wilson, and Bennie help with music, meals, and a late arrival. A Crawford laundry truck and White Rose bread feature in routine preparations before departure.

Evelyn Fin New York Chris Harold Beth Fent Zetty Mother's Kitchen Sears Ranger Mrs. Wilson Nap Tea Room Crawford

Goddard to Speak at Kiwanis Luncheon Today

Robert D. Goddard, treasurer of Bridgeport Trust Co., will speak at the Kiwanis luncheon on some banking topic despite the stated theme “My Ducats and My Daughter” as the group observes Benjamin Franklin's birthday. Next week’s program is being arranged by Kiwanis members Leavy Enworth Shook and Venesa.

Kiwanis Club Richard Benjamin Franklin Robert D. Goddard Bridgeport Trust Co Leavyenworth Shook Venesa

Block map clerk to be dismissed in city notice

James A. Stevenson a Republican and clerk of the block map in the board office will be no longer required after February 1. John Trescanni of the Eighth district will succeed him. Stevenson, an Atwater appointee, protested to Mayor St William Behrens but his plea was denied.

James A. Stevenson Board of Iit John Trescanni Health Department Stevenson Atwater St. Willam Behrens

County League of Women Voters Meet in Stamford

Fairfield County League of Women Voters holds its January meeting in Stamford with Herbert Knox Smith of Farmington presenting The World Court and Dr. A B Meredith discussing Public Education. Mrs Emerson Newell of Greenwich presides. luncheon follows.

County League OF Women Voters Stamford Herbert Knox Smith Farmington Fairfield County League of Women Voters A. B. Meredith State Department of Education Emerson Newell Greenwich League

Birth announcement and social notices from Bridgeport area

Mr and Mrs Edward O Shea announce the birth of a daughter at Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs O Shea before marriage was Miss Lillian Euehn. Mr and Mrs Andrew M Cooper of Brocklawn Avenue and Mrs Williams Avery Grippin of Marina Park sail Saturday on the Resolute for a world cruise returning in spring. Mrs D Fairchild Wheeler and daughter Miss Julia Wheeler sail this week for a Mediterranean cruise, spending much time in Italy and returning in spring. Miss Lorraine Lee Armstrong and Walter Rubsamen, to be married Saturday, were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles L Armstrong Jr of North Avenue. guests included Mr and Mrs Bradford Warner, Mr and Mrs Philo C Calhoun and others. The regular meeting of the Thimble Club will be held this afternoon at the home of Mrs Noerman Gaynor. Court St Cecilia DB of A will hold a pinochle and whist Monday evening January 11. A large attendance is expected at this year’s first social event, with whist and pinochle tonight at the Eighth District Republican club rooms at 578 Main Street.

Edward O'Shea Dover St Bridgeport Hospital M. Andrew M. Cooper Brocklawn Avenue Williams Avery Grippin Marina Park D. Fairchild Wheeler Julia Wheeler Lafayette Street Italy Lorraine Lee Armstrong Walter Rubsamen Charles IL Armstrong, Jr North Avenue Bradford Warner Philo C. Calhoun Katherine Miller Margaret Neithercut Irwin J. Smith Albany N.r Betty Leeds Harriet Windsor Anna Swinnerton Francis Jennings Frederick Towne Stamford Frederick Ash- Bertram van Ness George James Skidman Murray Hill Louis Kutscher George Foster Theursday Thimble Club Noerman Gaynor Toilsome Hill Road Sek Court St. Cecilia, C. DB

Commissioners regret Dunbar quit as chief sanitary inspector

Howard Dunbar resigned as chief sanitary Inspector of the Board of Health on Monday. The commissioners of the department sent a communication expressing deep regret at his departure and wishing him success in a new field.

Howard Dunbar Board of Health Department

Vital Statistics Births and a Marriage License Listed

Joseph Aaraya and Jennie Aaraya at 1295 Pembroke street report a son born January. Ralph Woodward and Leottia Woodward at 3 Alanson road report a son born January. Samuel Frankel and Ada Frankel at Capitol avenue report a son born January. Edward Vesey and Susan Vesey at Beach street report a son born January 11. Robert Workman and Mabel Workman at 24 East Main street report a son born January 12. Joseph Pysak and Helen Pysak at 613 Gregory street report a son born January 12. Morris Bukefsky and Rose Bukefsky at 148 Main street report a son born January 12. James Dillon and Mary Dillon at 514 Remington street report a daughter born January 13. Marriage licenses issued for Alex Ferencs and Anna Lasko.

Joseph Jennie Aaraya Pembroke Street Januar Ralph Leottia Woodward Alanson Road Samuel Ada Frankel Capitol Avenue Edward Susan Vesey Beach Street Robert Mabel Workman East Main Street Helen Pysak Gregory Street Morris and Rose Bukefsky Main Street James Mary Dillon Remington Street

Women of Park Street Church to Meet Today

The Women’s League of Park Street Congregational Church will hold its January assembly in the church parlors at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. J. W. Ridder and Miss Isabel Lewis will lead a study of Galen M. Fishers book Creative Forces in Japan. Mrs. Frederick Bailey will host a special hour after the meeting.

Women’s League of the Park Street Congregational Church Galen M. Fishe Japan J. W. Ridder Isabel Lewis Frederick Bailey

Months Probe of Restaurant Row Ives Now Held

Following a police sting over a month long investigation Fred Ives aged 27 of 648 State street was arrested yesterday morning charged with assaulting Howard Leong manager of the Asia restaurant at Fairfield avenue and fain street. Leong identified Ives at police headquarters. Ives is alleged to have been one of about half a dozen youths who clashed with a waiter over payment of checks weeks ago. Police patrol and ambulance were called to the restaurant and a crowd of several hundred gathered as the youths fled leading to a tense scene.

Fred Ives State Street Howard Leong Asia Fairfield Avenue Fain Street Leong Ives

Phyllis Wheatley Y W C A Meet Tonight

Mrs Fl Punbar general secretary of the Y W C A will be chief speaker at the Phyllis Wheatley branch annual meeting at 9 Beach street tonight New members will be elected to the committee of management for a three year term Chairmen of branch committees will submit their annual reports.

Fl. Punbar Phyllis Wheatley Beach Street Committee of Management

St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Backache Relief

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for lumbago backache rheumatism and strains. It claims immediate relief from stiffness and pain after application and praises a 46 year history of safety and effectiveness, urging readers to buy from their druggist for cent.

St. Jacobs Crow Yvour

Stephens to Lead Business Meeting With Supper

The report notes Stephens, chairman of the management fee, will oversee the business meeting preceded by supper. The fragment suggests a local group arranging an evening event with formal proceedings.

Stephens Fee of Management

Georgе M. Coughlin Receives Public Works Check

George M. Coughlin rector of Public Works received a check yesterday from the council for his term of office. The payment, labeled the 875, reflects a granted amount after delays in approval by the council.

George M. Coughlin Public Works

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Charles H Speer Hel Natalie Bennie Geth Ly Murray Mother Pierre Mtur Goddard Trescanni Eighth District Dunbar Alex Ferencs Spruce Street Anna Lasko Fairfield Park Street Church Iphyllis Wheatley Y. W Mgr the Hill Coal CO Fairfield Ave Ben-Gay Ater Post and Telegram Jack China Park Ave Noble Feet Coughlin Cee Frey
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