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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
4
An advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a pleasant remedy for convalescents and weak persons. It claims sugar coating eases taste, promises five pounds gained in 30 days, and offers a money back guarantee if the weight goal isn’t met. The ad targets adults and children, urging purchases at Hindle & Heverty Drug Stores.
Fire inspection in Stratford resumes under Chief Alien J. Judson after a town council committee investigation. Drill practice with fire apparatus has started in two of three volunteer companies and will expand across all units. Post Office bids sought for 2500 square feet near Stratford Center with good daylight and central location.
A garbled notice pitches women to work at the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the Welfare Building. It claims the bureau issues marriage licenses and has employed twenty two women over five years, with a tone of flirtatious warning about love and marriage.
Ferdinand Warte, of Noroton, paroled from Bridgeport jail after six months for fire-bug scandal. Judge Allyn Brown placed him under Probation officer Joseph McCon. Other defendants ranged from six months to one year, with trials pending for George Nash and others.
At the last meeting of the Tenth District Republican club, seven new applications for membership were received. The action signals ongoing growth as the group continues outreach and recruitment within the district.
In Wallingford the New Haven Anti Tuberculosis association met to discuss a proposed fund of 160000, with 113000 pledged and 54000 already paid. The event featured addresses by Dr Charles K Hatfield, and included gifts from supporters in Waterbury and New Haven. Delegates and representatives from related groups attended.
At a York shire meeting Alfred Toulson reported a maggot farm labor scene aided a tuberculosis sanatorium. The Tuberculosis Relief Association lists 1116 member concerns with 60 persons from 34 firms receiving aid. New members include American Tube and Stamping, Remington Typewriter, Red Star, Bridgeport Trust, and others. Treasurer’s report shows $2200 receipts and $1494 expenditures.
Eugene Shanley of 44 Whitney Avenue faces assault and robbery charges in Fairfield Town Court after another postponement. The alleged crime occurred May 18 at Schnell’s farm on Valley Road, with $50 missing and Shanley hospitalized briefly after a fracas involving a club.
Fairfield Town court set to hear charges against Frank Lee Armstrong of 20 Brooklawn Ave a prominent clubman and sacristan accused of multiple counts involving altar boys from his church He was arrested May 23 by State Police Sgt Rank Vivelli and has remained free on 3000 bond.
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