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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1922

Page

5

Milford Fire company cancels carnival amid heat and rain

July 7 Milford Fire Company No. 3 voted to discontinue this week’s carnival due to hot days and rain during the opening day. Committee cited little returns and rising expenses, with many locals opposing continued events. The piece also notes extensive Fourth of July fireworks and visits at local cottages with multiple guests listed from nearby towns.

Walnut Beach Milford Fire Company No Reid Cor Each

Alternating Current Rectifier For Vacuum Tube Battery

PAUL F. GODLEX explains the need for a compact rectifier to charge vacuum tube storage batteries. He notes alternating current is unsuitable directly due to pulsing, hum and noise, and discusses early filtering methods and direct current systems used in buildings ships and hotels.

Paul F. Godlex America

Radio fairies charm children with bedtime stories

The article notes how fairies come to life for kids through radio nightly, featuring Miss Anne Raymond as the Health Fairy and Baby Kolster, daughter of radio inspector Charles d. Kolster, listening during bedtime. It also explains home battery charging via simple rectifiers, offering prices from 12 to 18 dollars as an economical alternative to garage recharging.

Anne Raymond Hoth Baby Ister Baby Kolster Charles d. Kolster Frsk

Thompsonville K C U G club at Atlas with several attendees

The K C U G club of Thompsonville are stopping at the Atlas and are listed by names including Miss Anne Kennedy and Miss Mary Moran among others. Spise Mary McCarthy opens the Colonado collane at pole 107 for the summer season. The local fre company No 3 begins a two week vacation in New York state.

K. C. U. G. Club Thompsonville Atlas Anne’ Kennedy Mary Moran Narcella Purdy Florence Ronan Mag Boucher Florence O'Conmer Mary Carney Hidde Bohannah Spise Mary McCarthy Colonado Collane Pole 107 Freed No. 3 New York State

Tyrolean Devil Brings Quaint Medieval Passion Play

Maude Meagher reports from Bri, Tyrol, where villagers stage a 1355 tradition blending buffoonery with religious awe. The devil appears vividly, villagers reenact scenes with raw humor and devotion, outperforming Oberammergau in direct, unpolished fervor and simple craft.

Oberammergau Maude Meagher London Gurope Oberammer Lor Austrian Tyrol Inn Eustaiein Alps Bri Simynnee Ohtrammergau Gastzimmer Hella Arrosa Grigon Judas

French Press Reacts to Anatole France Ban

French papers condemn the Holy See's action on Anatole France and his works. Critics cite Rennes and Vronskys views, while George Bernard Shaw comments on two wise men in Europe, praising France's influence and wit despite the ban.

Anatole France Europa Shaw Bimuel

Navy to abandon Rockaway Air Station

Navy department announces Rockaway naval air station will be abandoned within a few work days ending a long local resistance to keep the facility open. The move concludes a protracted effort by residents to prevent permanent closure.

NAVY Rockaway Washington Naval Air Station Hoolkeway Navy Department

New gingham and percale aprons in all styles

Large shipment includes gingham and percale aprons in every style and sport look. Also features pretty street wear dresses in crepe and gingham with sporty effects. A check gingham style offers hand embroidery stitching. Special price two dollars eighty eight cents.

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