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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
4
The Associated Press reports that a special U S permit allows liquor shipments destined for the Yukon to pass through Alaska. The route via Dawson and surrounding areas will remain open for further years, supplying alcohol to remote communities as the period of permission continues.
One hundred and fifty seven boys and girls attend the Daily Vacation Bible School at Saw field M E church. Classes are playlike with scripture work, demonstrating remarkable progress. Teachers include Miss Julian Buddington Mrs. William Card Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Carzleon George Clark Mrs O A Tons Mrs William McCullough and Mrs J G Porter.
Secretary Edwin Denby of the Navy had a close brush with death when his aircraft malfunctioned at 4,000 feet and crashed during approach. He survived uninjured, the incident occurring as he was en route to events associated with the Ansanotte Class of 188.
Secret correspondents flood Mayor Amwater with anonymous notes on street neglects and odd happenings, from garbage pads to nocturnal crows. The mayor says identities must be named for action, but writers refuse, leaving him to chase vague complaints lacking place, date, or specific targets.
Atwater seeks master plumbers to join the Board of Plumbing Examiners before the August meeting. William P. Steele, a plumbing and steam heating operator at 890 Iranistan Avenue, is backed by prominent Democrats to succeed Harry D. Fitzgerald, the mayor hopes he will consent. No successor to Jabs E. Dunn on the dagrd is yet in sight as several prospects were offered but none definite. A vacancy also exists on the Board of Relief (tax) with Edward J. Dunphy’s term expiring, while the mayor notes one to three likely successors are in mind but not yet named. Other Relief board members are Frank W. Roraback, George H. Wood, and William A. Lewis, with terms spanning one to three years.
A Southport display titled Merry Animals features paintings by Ceci Charles Windsor Alden born 1870, a fine artist devoted to animal study. The four part exhibit, Rough World and Warm Babies among them, reflects Alden’s expertise in animal anatomy learned during studies in New York and Antwerp. Also noted are local social updates about Judge John S. Perry’s vacation plans, visits from Mr and Mrs George W. Ph, Marec La Reux Anne, and a completed cement wall on River Bridge to deter accidents.
The Yankees’ standout outfielder Tucker delivered a dynamic performance, driving a sharp throw to the plate after a striking line drive. At the bat Tucker reached 274 at bats up to May 3 with a solid batting average and on-base percentage, while Mab is preparing the Teague in pitching as a promising addition.
Persian cashkmers hand bags are among the latest novelties to reach this side of the water. They are mounted on silver or dark metal.
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