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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
4
A quotation outlines how income sources split among stores wholesale and retail totaling 30 percent manufacturing 17 percent agriculture 17 percent and transportation 9 percent with only 1 percent from banking. It argues banks handle most money yet retain little of the value they provide and urges that a big friendly bank is best for customers.
J Garfield King to become head of Greenwich Y M C A as acting general secretary since 1921, accepted offer to lead a $1 million building with strong New York business backing. His Bridgeport tenure under W Seymour Lacy and W N Northcott marked by growth, athletic feats, and a noted blend of industry and YMCA leadership.
Tax Collector Edward A. Drew reports about 500 tax notices sent to back taxes recipients were returned marked not found. Some bills date to 1854 with no records of address changes. He aims to reveal ownership changes and push for better bookkeeping amid 40 000 delinquents on books.
Washington report on a joint regulation to empower the President to obtain dyestuffs and chemicals under the Versailles treaty. The measure follows the U S reconfirmation of delivery duties after the State Department ended an arrangement with the textile alliance. Aimed to enable purchases previously restricted to designated agents of the government.
A 16 year old girl in Hazard Kentucky was arrested on a charge of killing her father Joan Pass, 55, after he reprimanded her for a love affair. She fired a single shot from a pistol, the bullet penetrating his chest, according to the police report.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Bridgeport branch held its annual meeting at the chamber of commerce. About 200 members are on the roster with A. R. Parker elected chairman for 192%. F. M. Card named vice chairman, A. B. Keating secretary, and B. A. Johnson treasurer. An executive committee includes I. H. Bentley, H. E. Wells, R. elie hh, B. Ballard, Mac Maxwell, G. W. Wardwell, E. A. Johnson, R. Parker, E. A. Keat tong, and Card and W. P. Clack.
Former employees of Bridgeport Screw Co attend the funeral of J W Seekings secretary and treasurer. Seekings died at his home on North Main Street and received a high mass at St Patrick's Church. He is survived by his wife two daughters and a son Kenneth Seekings.
Historical shopping list notes warm weather undergarments for size 12 to 16 and a range of cosmetic and toiletry items. It lists Melba brand products including cremes powders lotions and talcs, plus accessories such as unbreakable combs and gloves with varied prices.
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