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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1923
Page
3
Fairfield January 21 special report says following tonight's performance the Community theatre is closed for an indefinite period. The theatre, owned by Mrs. J. Is Flint, has been open four days a week.
Local administrator James D. Skinner admitted yesterday that coal hoarding by influential dealers exists. He hopes forthcoming teethful legislation will curb excess allowances while noting enough coal remains in bins, yet some households suffer if hoarding continues.
Michael Brassik, 75, missing ten days from Franklin, was found dead this morning on a brook bank about two miles from his home. Authorities believe exhaustion and exposure after a shock contributed to his death. The United Juniors challenge Olivet and Washington Park Juniors. manager Biseman seeks a packing with Olivet. Call Noble 72 to arrange games. An unrelated note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for bronchitis with a claim of safety and world‑wide popularity from Leverty Drug Stores.
Milford residents gather for a special meeting to decide adopting a city form of government replacing the current town system. The action follows a Chamber of Commerce charter committee petition and may lead to a referendum at next fall’s town election. Local obituaries note Mrs. Sarah Amelia Smith age 82 of Woodmont. Francis L. Monroe 75 of Milford. Miss Sadie Merwin 53 of Milford Point. Joseph H. Shipison 23 of West Haven area. funeral services scheduled in Milford and nearby towns. A Milford Delphi Club and Powerside Reading Circle plan meetups. local legal notices include a reckless driving case in Town Court with bonds set, and a university club formation discussion at Milford High School.
A miscellaneous sale listing many items priced at 50c including women's shoes slippers hats wares and accessories and men's hats hose neckwear handkerchiefs and ties. Also featuring babies and children garments bedding accessories and stamped goods plus chocolates and cocoa in quarter to half pound portions.
A newspaper item advertisements underwear and brassieres for anniversary day. FELANNELETTE PETTICOATS AND BLOOMERS white and assorted stripes in regular and extra sizes priced around 73c to $1, plus SATIN STRIPE BANDEAU in flesh color size 32 to 44 at 50c. Sale emphasizes sizes and colors available.
Ready made window shades 36 inches wide and 3 and 6 feet long now 50 cents regular 69 cents. Cretonnes heavy fast color patterns regular 1 dollar now 50 cents. Cretonne laundry bags ready to use a big value for 50 cents. Congoleum squares 30 by 42 inches regular 50 cents.
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