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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
19
Ridgeport's retail business rises 20 percent this summer from a year ago per the Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce. Stores faced a blistering Saturday, employees briefly overwhelmed, and buying appears balanced across lines. From July 6 through September 5, shops will close at 5 pm on weekdays, while Saturday hours vary by merchant.
Hundreds of parents and friends witnessed Bible study demonstrations last night at Presby terian and Black Rock churches in Onset. Tonight school children perform at Onset Congregational with teachers and grades listed. The week closes with a final program at First Baptist as five months of weekday Bible study in grade schools ends under Dr Reeves assisted by Dr Ira Dow Reebe and Rev Forrest L Knapp.
The Alice mill of the Woonsocket Rubber Co and the Millie plant of the same firm will close June 26 for three weeks. About 200 employees are affected across the two plants, subsidiaries of the LS Rubber Co.
Miss Anita Albus daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Albus married Andrew Calcaterra son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Calcaterra Tuesday evening at St Pauls Church. Rector George M Gelsel officiated. Reception at 444 Pembroke Lane followed. The couple will reside at 1391 East Main Street.
The Connecticut Daughters of 1812 condemned pacifism and radicalism in a resolution criticizing the teaching of these ideas to American youth. The resolution, drawn up by the executive board, was presented at a spring meeting at Lemons Colony in West Haven after a luncheon led by Mrs Frank Fitch Spencer. Local attendees included Mrs William Lyhne with a guest, Mrs Marold Vanstone, plus state and local officers.
A historical service preceded the 230th anniversary of the United Church founded June 12 1695. Readings recalled past pastors of the First and Second churches with reminiscences by R B Cogswell Rev Charles Palmer DP RW Cops mell Rev John DeFero FH w Hineks Rev Herbert D Gallandet W A Smith Rev 5 McNeilie W F Hatheway Rev Frank Russell M Worthen Rev William H H ps allman Rev Henry H Twisty and Rev Richard J. rain.
Miss Mae Brown daughter of Peter Brown and Kenneth J Griffin were married Saturday at the groom’s mother residence. Rev Willaim Horace Dax officiated aided by bridesmaid Miss Gertrude M Mac Donald. The couple plans a brief wedding trip and will reside at 218 Trisworth Street. Both engaged in Democratic activities. Griffin has worked with Bridgeport Dealers Used Car Exchange and related firms.
Frank McBlaney thirty four of 62 Ford Place is held on $500 bonds after state Police arrested him for allegedly repeatedly operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended. He says his business requires him to drive and operates two garages on Stratford Avenue.
Frank Ustik of Waterbury received a prison term of four to seven years after pleading guilty to a criminal offense following testimony by a 12 year old girl. He also faced a suspended sentence on a related count with a $200 fine and costs. The case involves a Cheshire smash that killed James Connolly. Rosario Fama of Naugatuck was denied a court trial request amid prior changes of plea in another case.
Worthy Patron T W Willis leads Orient Chapter 1, C ES, in a two day bazaar at the Masonic Temple. This afternoon features a children’s party and cafeteria supper with a card party to follow. Tomorrow offers a card party strawberry short cake supper and entertainment with dances, vocal solos, and violin selections by local artists.
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company held its annual stockholders meeting in Pittsburgh where president E M Herr said business remains on a safety base with a stable outlook. F A P Emmerick was named a director to replace the late A G Becker. continuing directors include Ja James D Callery, Paul D Cravath, Herman Nerpit, and H P Davis.
In Shelton Connecticut a large portion of Sidney Blumenthal & Co. silk mill workers walked out over a wage scale dispute. About 400 employees stopped work after a 1060 person mill workforce. Company officers were out of town and could not comment on the position at hand.
Eleven arrests were made yesterday by members of the traffic bureau and police department for alleged violations of the motor vehicle laws. The defendants are summoned and expected to be tried in City Court this morning.
Reports from New York indicate gasoline exports rising to more than 360 million gallons monthly amid rising movement on Wall Street. The surge follows large drawdowns for the Standard Oil of New Jersey, noted as the largest exporter. A related note from Lawrence Massachusetts cites vacation schedule at American Woolen mills. An extra dividend of 16 dollars was declared by Singer Manufacturing Company alongside the usual 2.60 quarterly payment.
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