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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
11
In this city several funeral notices invite friends to attend services. Names include James Cask, Omar and Mary Verlots, James T Mallon, and Joseph Johnson among others. Services are set for June 21 to June 23 at various churches and family residences with interments at local cemeteries.
Obituary notices report the deaths of GF Stargaret Marrick wife of Fred Merrick funeral private burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Also Harold C Johnson 25 killed in action in France 1918 funeral at Matilda Jonason home and burial at Mountain Grove. Gertrude M Gray daughter of Omar and Mary Deegan Henri funeral from Lakeview Church and burial in St Michael's cemetery. James Mallon sen died after brief illness funeral from 52 George Street St Augustine's Church burial in St Michael's cemetery.
The United States conducts a series of naval and army air bombing trials off Virginia and Langley field to assess the effectiveness of aerial attacks on obsolete German warships. The tests involve U 117 U boats and later ships, with mixed air fleets and observed damage, aiming to gauge bomb types, hit rates, and sinking probabilities.
A large copper kettle valued by the owner at 75 dollars was reported yesterday stolen from Rolls Candy on Main Street. The theft involved breaking a window that was repaired the following day by police.
A foggy report describes a Saturday night incident in Virginia leading to a child hospital admission. The injured youth is named Frank Wheeler with serious condition while adults Callahan, Kedware, and others face charges as investigations continue.
A patient identified as Mildred Kessner reportedly escaped from Prom Isolation Hospital yesterday. The individual was last seen in hospital attire near 447 Hast Main Street, with authorities notified and a search underway.
The London market faces renewed mood decline as miners threaten broader strike action. Reports suggest slow export of ore, pending wage talks, with potential impacts on oil and financial sectors as other regions brace for forthcoming announcements.
Washington reports details of a federal state coordinated plan to develop physical and mental fitness for men and women. General Sawyer outlines a department of public welfare to improve national health by one generation, with model hospitals and extensive funding, aiming for a stronger, healthier citizenry.
At Amherst College centennial events a host of dignitaries and guests arrive for a commemorative program. Notable attendees include President Olidge, Secretary Robert Lanning, Speaker Giter, Viscount Balmendale, and leaders from the University of Rochester and Japan. The day features commencement exercises, honorary degrees, and a procession through campus as the institution marks a century since its founding.
A terse report notes a shocking wave of disappearances affecting numerous girls across the United States. Authorities and communities respond with searches, safety advisories, and calls for coordinated action to locate missing youths.
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