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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
14
A classified style ad describes mixing two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to create a mild lotion. The mixture is shaken and applied nightly to tighten relaxed skin, erase fine lines and crow's feet, and soften pores. It claims quick, noticeable smoothing and whitening effects without harm.
Misa Mlorance Kenney was chosen president of the St Vincents hospital Training school alumni at their annual meeting at Champs Farm Black Rock. Officers elected include Helen Loughlin as vice president Miss Mary lely secretary and Winfhed Kelly treasurer. The retiring president supervised the meeting attended by about 100 members. Mary Rochford was retiring vice president while Tley Koomer and Miss Coughlin had served as secretary and treasurer respectively.
The article centers on President Smith criticizing Coolidge’s wartime to peacetime cost shifts. It argues the federal administration deserves credit for maintaining organization and initiatives in peace. It also cites Dr R Hasse’s claim about barn life and dismisses propaganda as deceitful.
The government enacts strict economy while states and localities raise taxes and spending. Governor Smuth notes federal appropriations do not show a decrease in major department funding, highlighting the burden on state and local finance.
Lawrence alive, 33 Hallam Street, was fined 116 pounds plus costs after being charged with reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle on a suspended registration. Deputy Judge Buckley condemned Oliver and warned that a future motor vehicle offense could bring a jail term.
Darien residents at a special town meeting approve a police department with two chiefs and five patrolmen by 425 of 528 votes totaling 5940 in annual tax funding. The meeting also authorized a select committee to obtain an option on 22 acres of the Wee Burn Golf Club property.
A proposal limits payment to not more than 1500 dollars per acre for the property intended for a school and athletic field. The site includes 350 feet facing the Post road and aims to construct facilities on the tract.
Valentine Pinto an 18 year old student at Columbia University working as a waiter at Camp Wonposet drowned at Bantam Lake near Torrington. He could not swim and knew little about rowing. He slipped from a boat and sank. body not recovered tonight.
Yeggmen broke safes in Chamberlain and company furniture shop and two adjoining stores on Orange street but steel inner doors held. Loot was trifling. Police suspect the same men who earlier held up an oil station at Howard and Washington and stole $40 from a cash register.
Fairfield June 29 Special Many prizes were awarded at Sherman and other grammar schools. Ole Sauer won $250 for excellence in history, Richard Knight won $250 for spelling, Benjamin Plothing won $250 for penmanship, and John Marko earned $250 for first five grades spelling. Sherman School took the field meet trophy. Washington School won the baseball trophy. Garden Club prizes of $1 each went to pupils who destroyed tent caterpillar nests. Winners include Edward Cooks Pequot School Andrew Draper Sherman School and others from Grasmere Holland Hill Silliman Lincoln Dwight Lafayette and Bancroft Schools.
A special town meeting granted the Connecticut Oyster Farm Company of Milford permission to lease ten acres in Milford Harbor for four months to conduct oyster propagation experiments. The United States Bureau of Fisheries will oversee the work with expert Norbert Frytherck in charge, using the salt flat between the company dock and the Milford Jetty. The program aims to sustain oyster production and restock local waters under government cooperation.
Mrs Lucy Monroe, 35, sustained a finger injury while sewing. She was treated at Emergency hospital yesterday. Thomas ne, 40, of Frank Street, received treatment for a possible fracture and minor injuries in a tal incident at the same venue.
The Bridgeport Business Mens association discussed a West End road station at its monthly meeting. They sent two resolutions to the Public Utilities Commission on the Conn company. Rev Stephen E Chernitzky of St Stephens Church helped begin the movement and drew interest from several West End businessmen. Dwight Graves presided.
Hebron report says Clinton A. Lord, former member of the General Assembly in 1915 and a leading citizen of the town, died last night at age forty four.
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