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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
6
Officials of the Metropolitan Association A A U decided dates for the junior and senior track and field championships. The junior meet will be at Brooklyn Athletic Field on Saturday afternoon August 3, and the senior title events will be held at Pershing Field Jersey City on Saturday August 20.
Mystery surrounds an army officer outfit checked into the railroad depot four weeks ago and still unclaimed. The coat vest and branches form the outfit. Mrs. Orvilhy Rector of the Traveller's Aid says no police report has been filed. The outfit remains held. Two soldiers en route from Camp Dix to Springfield Arsenal were stranded after their auto broke down. They reached the city, sought aid, and were sent on with tickets. the addresses given were fictitious and the helper notes lack recovery options. Mrs. Rector says Traveller's Aid will now advance aid only in deservin g cases or when security is provided. A gold watch security was taken yesterday.
W H Farm of Bridgeport Housing Company addressed the Lions Club at their Stamford luncheon yesterday noon. He outlined Washington’s Department of Commerce policy to revive pre-war energy in building nationwide. He cited brick wall thickness and simplified architecture as moves toward safer, more modern Hartford and broader building improvements.
The Bridgeport Art League garden party closed last night after hours of patient work by members. The event featured a dance program by Miss Muay Hall's school and attracted hundreds of visitors, with the décor drawing praise. The general committee listed included Mrs. S. W. Gladbill as president and numerous other volunteers.
Fairfield June 14 Fairfield High School held a Class Day at Victory Fell Southport. The auditorium was decorated with ferns and pink and white peonies as blue and gold crepe dominated. President Paul Cleland welcomed students and faculty while the National Anthem was sung by the school chorus. Class history by William Sherwood drew applause. Frances Sutton read class characteristics. Edith Fessler, class prophet, forecast future events. Catherine Coates drafted the class will with a codicil adding strict rules. The graduates wore pastel gowns and sang Farewell. Local items mention John Lynch, umpire, planning to attend the American Legion game at the Legion Field and other community notes.
Amusements announce opening today and run through the week with a fresh program headlined by Walter Meunthey and a troupe of attractive performers, featuring songs and dances and noted acts. The Prodigal Judge is shown as the main picture with related behind the scenes notes about a keel boat search on the Mississippi. Britzi Scheif appears next week with a repertoire of songs, plus a sixth chapter of The Leather Pushers to follow. Empire also presents Li Seuse and Art Worlds.
Washington June 14 Representatives of firms producing and distributing coal will meet with Secretary Hoover to discuss steps against operators and dealers who have not complied with the voluntary price restraint. Prices for bituminous coal in districts rejecting the plan rose 26 cents a ton since adoption, and consideration of advancing anthracite prices will be on the conference agenda.
A garbled ad promotes a foot relief remedy called Gypsy Foot Relief promising rapid relief from corns bunions and callouses. The notice claims widespread availability in city drug stores and urged readers to try the product for painless feet and easy walking.
The general committee for the Republican field day at the beach on July 29 named executive, speakers, press, and program committees. The Sixth and Ninth district clubs join as the new Sixth and the Republican clubs, with profits shared among clubs. A combination ticket to Prospect Beach covers all attractions and transport. Committees will meet next Wednesday at the Ninth District Republican club rooms.
The baby contest at the Phyilis Wheatley proved of the F. We A. closes last night as the four prizes will be awarded today. The most popular babies will be announced during the baby show run by the finance committee led by Mrs Lina Mitchell with assistants Mrs Walter Gay and others listed.
An old advertisement promotes Canthrax shampoo for hair washing. It claims cleanses scalp, removes dandruff and oil, leaves hair soft bright and fluffy, dries evenly with no streaks, and makes arranging hair easier. Use a teaspoonful dissolved in hot water to make shampoo liquid for all hair.
Jersey City June 4 Mrs Helen Grany Marshall assistant tax collector of Kearney was acquitted by a jury in the Court of Quarter Sessions on a charge of embezzling 40000 of the town funds. The jury deliberated two hours. She had been previously tried and convicted and sentenced to four to seven years. Caithness, the tax collector, had been acquitted of the same charge. Marshall’s conviction was set aside on appeal. The case involved long service in the tax office and a dispute over assessments and funds.
Classified ad lists Imperial sedan priced at 3575 dollars, town car 3950, limousine 3850, with contact Noble at Marysville phone 3129.
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