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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
3
The Civil Services commission lists thirteen candidates for postmastership with James A Fuener among late entrants noted for his public service record. Fuener, known in local republican circles, is reported to have submitted an eligible application alongside the existing slate.
In New York on an unspecified June date a jewelry store on Plathash avenue in Brooklyn was robbed. A young woman clerk and a pedestrian were tied up or restrained as an automobile with a corpse tallyled possibly fled the scene. Police reported the theft of jewels valued at ten thousand dollars. Investigators searched for suspects and examined nearby witnesses.
In Superior Court yesterday fierce arguments centered on the Wiesus method for appointing Caplin John Tague and three lieutenants in Bridgeport Fire Prevention Bureau. City Attorney Cornell denounced the appointments as fraudulent and usurper, while attorney Colling defended legality and integrity of the four men, urging dismissal of opponents. A decision is expected after June 28 following a briefing ordered by Judge Wilken M. Maldin.
In New Canaan on June 21 a local drive erected roadside signs urging residents to keep natural beauty spots neat. A July Fourth fireworks display is planned at the Country Club, starting promptly at 8 p.m. daylight saving time and lasting two hours. Town incidents include a car wreck on Silliman corner in Oenoke Avenue, a summer visit by the Woundy family from Jacksonville, and a major operation for Mrs. William B. Simon at Stamford Hospital. Nathan Mandal of Grace Mornethe-Fields was injured by a horse, losing a fingertip. The Woman's League met at Pear Tree Point as plans for a Community House fund drive advance.
Town Clerk Cura Plint recorded birth certificates this week for Hazel Mirgurie daughter of Newton Charles Leas and wife at 24 Robson Place and for William Fitch Jr son of Wilts Fitc Wilmot from Sis co FNM read.
Vital statistics list numerous births with various parents and addresses, noting a long run of babies born on June 13 to June 18. Names include Clifford Mathe and Margery Mathe, Henry Andes and Annie Andes, Raymon Whelan and Dag Whelan, and many others across streets such as Alsave Routa Plaing Road Ogden Street and Parrott Avenue. The snippet ends with a stray line about airplanes thick as autos and chimneys to be taken in at night.
The dress section highlights organdy dresses in pale green and lavender paired with white and ruffles, plus dark voile designs with white collars. Linen frocks feature drawn work with white cuffs and pearl buttons. A wide range of sizes from 16 to slender models, priced from 15 to 30 dollars.
Staunch chambray and gingham dresses feature white bands and check edging with small embroidered figures on pockets. Artistic in simple design, these serviceable dresses are easy to launder, offered at 85 cents on Friday on the second floor rear while quantities last.
A local retailer advertises men’s suits in Palm beach and Panama cloth in greys tans and sands. Sizes 34 to 42 regular and 38 to 50 stout. Limited stock, priced at $9.75.
The newspaper advertises Friday offers across departments including boys wool bathing suits navy two piece styles with deep arm holes and belt loops, tights 34 length sizes 28 to 34 for 2.95. Also coffee sale 32 cents per pound, marsh mallows 33 cents, fruit punch 5 cents, cod on toast with mashed potatoes 20 cents, and butter sponge cake 20 cents.
Rubber bathing pumps in red blue green and black priced at 1.35. Bathing oxfords white canvas with black trim and rubber soles 1.25. High bathing shoes white canvas with black trim and rubber soles 1.50. Misses and children's bathing oxfords white canvas rubber soles miss es sizes 11 to 2 1.15 children sizes 6 to 10 3 4 1.34 on main floor rear.
Women's two clasp silk gloves in pongee and mocha shades priced at 85 cents. White gloves with self backs and white with black backs offered at one dollar. Located on the main floor left center.
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