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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
3
Westport Hunt Club receives ponies for use in local rides and practice sessions. Members discuss arrival timing, club quarters, and upcoming events as the stable staff and donors coordinate transport.
The publisher’s Ridge estate, eight acres with stone dwelling and several outbuildings, including a superintendent’s cottage, a four car garage and stable, plus terraces and a vegetable garden, will be sold at public auction to settle the estate. The sale will include household furniture inside the reception room and the residence.
In Norwalk on June 27 telephonically the compensation case of John Ashworth of the Standard Oil Company was continued to July 11. The case pause allows experts to test metals linked to the death of a sister, with witnesses testifying and further sessions scheduled by the Compensation Commission.
Local ad lists Healy's Pure Food Store at 1382 86 Main Street with pricing notes tb 12¢ and ib 14c for select items, indicating a small corner market promotion in a compact classifieds entry.
The final meeting of the council chamber was held last night to decide if Connor should have a prayer at dinner. The vote resulted in an equal split among attendees with no clear majority. A guest committee and civic leaders named to organize the event and call on postal workers, department heads, and local figures to participate or observe.
Rev Weller served four years at the Wales Memorial A M E church and was assigned to the Hartford A M Zion church this week. His leadership is noted for keeping the parish united and rapid progress in membership. The church operates a duplex envelope system improving weekly offerings.
Winners named for public school essay contest Heroes of Peace. First and second prizes awarded to students from Mary Adams Junior and other Westport schools. Names include Midge Brubale, Milane Adams, Michae Chappe Mldied Moalhaiey and Roderic Thasoan among others.
A large state pursues planes and submarines as tools for maintaining global peace. Christoph Pale, father of Simon, reportedly declared at a meeting that naval power remains essential for peace, following a dramatic incident last night involving the Lusk brave Sabet.
An investigation into a June 1 wreck concluded the engineer who died bears responsibility. Details show the inquiry centered on fault lines and the toll taken by the event. Public notices list involved parties and forthcoming hearings as officials prepare final statements.
A garbled OCR passage refers to an investigation by authorities, mentioning a telephonist and a suspect or witness. It references activity around two hours and an event at a location tied to Arden Po and Westsitn, with no clear names or dates readable.
In this ad style notice, men's cool straws and hats including Panama and Binko options are offered on the olyle calendar with prices from 1.85 to 7.50. The piece highlights a range of straw hats suitable for hot days and notes a selection list with different price points.
Howland's advertises women and girls bathing suits from $2.95 to $12.50 and up to age 14, with boys' options $2 to $5.25, men's suits $3.50 to $6.50, plus basement items like bathing caps 25 cents to $1.50 and belts 25 cents, bathing bags, shoes, and belts mentioned.
Readable ad highlights girls dresses in gingham and chambray at one dollar. The styles suit ages six to twelve with durable fabrics for vacation wear. Combinations include checked and plaid patterns plus plain colors, marketed as good value for swimmers and daily use.
A historic notice presents a mixed range of fabrics and dresses priced at five ten and fifteen dollars. It highlights dainty veils, plaids, novelty cottons, hand drawn linens and broadcloth in colors and candy stripes, plus embroidered dresses and linen garments.
Advertises Mohani suits priced at 18 dollars emphasizing comfort and style. Describes sand and grey shades with tracery overlays, black mohair patterns, and striped options. Mentions double seats and vacation or business use for hot days, framing the price as an investment in comfort and good looks.
Fibre with drop stitch socks and riser top described. Checked nainsook pramas middy style with colored trimming priced at 2 dollars. Yorke fancy madras shirts cool and serviceable at 2.50. Sexton union suits in pongee and striped madras 1.15. Ballagan union suits half sleeves ankle length 1.75. Mati foo tant.
Fashionable men's oxfords offered in cineme leather with rubber or leather soles. Sport models priced at $8.50 to $9. Dress oxfords available in medium or broad toe shapes in tan and black calf leathers ranging $6 to $9. Mam, fcor lent.
The ad markets women’s silk stockings with Tisie tops and soles in black grey oriental pearl racquet wedale perch and jack rabbit at $1.95. Also listed are lisie top and sole three seam back stockings in several colors. Children’s knit socks in black white and checked jack rabbit priced at $1.25.
Norfolk coats and two pairs of trousers priced at 12.50. Boys wash pants sizes 7 to 18 years. Khaki options from 1 to 1.50, golf knickers $2, palm beach knickers $2, and linen grey styles also $1.50 to $2. The notice markets holiday wear and durable fabrics for boys aged 7 to 18.
Handkerchiefs special at ten cents each. Fine families, attractive colors and borders with colored embroidery corners. Some have edges. All made to sell for more money. Limited quantity. Choice available at Maun Flor Center.
Knitted lightweight sweaters in colors coin white buff grey and green. Styles include wave sleeves and sleeveless designs. Priced at 1.95 and 2.95 with emphasis on comfort and style for today. Second flyer leaflet copy appears.
Pretty new hats for Summer wear priced at 3.95. Tagal leghorn silk or kid in white and mixed colors with black satin and velvet, green and red. Small chic shapes with a wide brim, offered on the second floor front.
Summer needs in underwear describe Athena lisle bodice suits with built up shoulders and cuffs priced at $1 to $1.25. Children’s union suits for boys with bloomer legs for gas heat come in sizes 2 to 12 years at 85 cents. Man fleer feu.
Dressy Arch Preservers pumps showcased with emphasis on comfort and style. New models include black two strap pumps with military heels priced at 10 dollars and brown three strap pumps with military heel at 11 dollars. Black patent leather two strap pumps listed at 16 dollars.
A quirky listing offers several titles at 75 cents including The Sea Hawk by S Palani Fuelongue and Sax Rohmet, One Things Cerlun by Sophie Ken, Home of Mohun by George Gebb, Home of Dreams Come Five by Margaret Pedler, and several mini titles.
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