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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1923

Page

3

Stratford Council Denies Bond Report Misstatements

Stratford Feb 28 Special council Chairman Donald Sammis rejects Evening Press claims that Finance Committee reported unfavorably on Stratford's 860000 school bond issue. He notes 250000 permission exists but full 360000 addition awaits new legislation and no action taken in Hartford. Yates resigns from Fairchilds to join Dutee W Flint agency. Sterling Memorial building hosts Legion events and community activities including minstrel and meetings. Mrs. W B Bristol addresses auxiliary at joint Legion gathering.

Stratford Council Donald Sammis Avay Jason New High School Hartford Honald Stuart Sammis Anderson Cupheag Club Amercian Legion Auxiiary Legion Post Legion Auxiliary W.B. Bristol the Auxilary Collecticut New Orleans

Cross, Flaming Cross Found on Car Inspires Fear

A car with a large cross lashed to its running board spooked passersby in Bridgepary yesterday morning. The driver stopped before a florist, where cross shaped frames were retrieved by several people from the car interior. Florists said cemetery keepers buy back floral frames for about 25 cents.

Bridgepary

Milford Narrows Liquor Law Fines Totals 690 Dollars

Local notices report fines totaling 690 dollars for liquor law violations in Milford. Tax collector statements reveal 2400 returns from about 4500 mailed, with a likely legal housecleaning to close old accounts. Community events include Redmen powwow prep, Milford Men’s Brotherhood banquets, and a Catholic Daughters of America food sale.

Milford Noyes KR. Bailey Batley Bus. Ackenasp Tribe of Redmen Broad Street Warrios Connecticut Redmen Harry Rallwitz South Norwalk Men's Brotherhood The Mary Taylor M EX Church Sometone Iews Senor Christian Endeavor ‘Society Plymouth Congregational Church C. F. Atkins Lauralton Catholicé Daughters of Americay Charles Phaen Anna Vanderbilt Im Gertina Streat M ’ Smt Caroline Razee

Damages Sought in Greenwich Auto Crash Suit

Marion V N Horsey of Greenwich sues Harriet L Price of Darien for 5000 dollars claiming injuries from a Suffern New York auto accident on October 9 1922. Plaintiff says Price braking in heavy rain caused Price car to skid into another car, throwing the plaintiff partially through a door. She was unconscious for 20 hours and suffers impaired eyesight.

Marion V

Renovation to Begin in Welfare Building Auditorium

Renovation of the Welfare building auditorium on the third floor will create offices for the Board of Recreation, Sealer of Weights and Measures, and Harbor Master. Carpentry bids will be sought immediately to have spaces ready by occupancy in April. The two auditorium wings will be partitioned to increase seating capacity. The hall hosts Health and municipal board meetings and Madicual association sessions.

Board of Recreation Health and P Mnicipal Madicu! Association

City Bible Classes to Meet Tomorrow in Auditorium

The men of the city identified with the Bible classes will gather tomorrow night at the auditorium for city-wide meetings. John Tichener, associate century of the International A will speak at the Sunday afternoon theatre event.

Ofetock Metoolist John Tichener Century of the International A Emit Geo YM

Vital Statistics Marriages and Births Reported

Marriages listed for Yssiher Loaneh and Cald well along with Evans Tod, and Banyacsk, including addresses in Connecticut and Brooklyn. Birth announcements note a son to John Edward Keefe and Colin Sullivan Keefe of 261 Dover Street on Feb 27 and several other newborns with parents Giagnorto Seto Goaupaoria, Kohter and Wohler, and Diogoto and Piscaul Diovio, plus a Wellington Butler pair with a son born Feb 15.

Yssiher Loaneh Conneecticut Caldwell Connecticut Tondenrad John Kohter Marve Volz Wohler Anthony Diogoto Willan Piscaul

Invasive Red Tape for Visitors in Paris

A Paris dispatch outlines the French visa regime. Visitors must secure permits within ten days, obtain identity certificates, licenses for professions, and change addresses at the prefecture. Police raids on foreigners are common, with departures blocked over currency and paperwork, as foreigners fear being rounded up and fined.

Paris Vfeb France Montmarte Polic Commission Des Changes

Greenwich Firm Named Defendant in 10900 Suit

Peter Vanech of Stamford administrator of Alexander Vanech deceased of Stamford sues Miana Colen Company of Greenwich over a January 2 accident on West Main Street near Stillswater Avenue in Stamford. The complaint alleges a truck owned by the defendant, driven by its servant Pred Pueeb, struck the deceased as he stood near the curb, causing fatal injuries.

Miana Colen Company Greenwich Peter Vanech Stamford Alexander Vanech Pred Pueeb West Main Street Stillswater Avenue Ceased

United States Casualty Company Wins Case

The United States Casualty Company of New York, via local agent Maurice Shack Company, secured a judgment of $244.27 and costs from Judge John R. Rodha on a suit against Shack Company for premiums totaling $772.29. The court disallowed two claimed dues, citing cancellation of the agency arrangement.

The United States’ Casualty Company of New York Maurice Shack Company John RB Rodh Shack Company Here

Handsome Spring Coats and Capes Promised in Velvet Richness

Luxury coats and capes for spring feature deep velvety fabrics and twill with silk crepe linings. Colors include taupe gray cinder brown and black with simple trims and occasional fur collars. Dressy, comfortable garments priced from 39.50 to 73 on the second floor.

Cantrk

Stylish plaid skirts offered at special low price

Special purchase presents handsome plaid skirts in wrap and pleated styles in striped wool, offered at a special time and price far below their previous $8.50 retail. The garments come in attractive designs and colors, appealing to shoppers seeking a stylish, affordable option.

Nor Cenier

Introducing Mai D'or face powder offer

An introductory offer features Mai D or face powder with adhesive invisible properties and a velvety glow. Perfumed with Vivado y Mai D Or charming tint for all complexions. Includes a Mai D or vanity case with rouge and puff, priced on the main floor left center.

Vivadoy

Women's dainty handkerchiefs in pastel shades

All linens described as hemstitched with embroidered corners in contrast colors. The sale features 35c kerchiefs of fine sheer lawn with a Point Venice corner and edge and a delicate embroidered motif at the center. Also offered is a refined kerchief at 59c on the main floor right center.

Uncle Dave Cory Stories Advertised for Rabbitville Tales

How everybody enjoyed Uncle Dave Cory and his fascinating stories about the people in Rabbitville. Read the stories for yourself by buying a book or two at a time. Titles include Little Jack Rabbit’s Adventures and Little Jack Rabbit and Danny Fox. Books priced 40c, attractively bound, main floor rear.

Uncle Dave Cory Rabbitville Jack Rabbit Little Jack Rabbit Danny Fox Squirrel Brothers Chippy Chipmunk Big Brown Bear Uncle John Hare Professor Crow Little Jack, Rabbit Old, Man Weasel Mr. Wicked Wolf

New Crepe de Chine Blouses and Fashion Hats Arrive

Novel crepe de chine blouses feature Persian effects and Egyptian designs in Jackette style priced from 8.50 to 12.50. A white fox scarf dyed cocoa shade appears at 75. Two new fashion hats enter stock, one Tagal crown with taffeta band and ostrich drape at 10, another oakwood and Milan straw hat also at 10.

Milan

Shoes for Six Dollars Promoted as Comfort Wear

Startled by the price and quality, a Bridgeport ad touts men’s shoes built to Howland specs for comfort. It showcases oxfords and high shoes in red and tan calf, black vici, in light tan calf and black vici, all at $6 and sold on the main floor rear.

Bridgeport Tony Vici

Suit Sale Offers Custom Fit Men’s Wear Friday Evening

The store promotes tweeds worsteds serges cassimere and unfinished worsteds in English and College models. Many customers attend a Saturday 6 PM closing offer, promising suits to measure with fabric and making options. Quantities limited as prices will not be repeated after Saturday. Main floor rear showrooms.

Veiling for sale with varied styles and prices

Advertisement notes veiling options including a nose veil with dots and scroll border at 30c yard and circular veil at 1.50 each. Plain mesh veilings offered in all shades from 25c to 5c per yard to match hats. Main floor, right front.

Fine furniture for the baby shop offers nursery items

The babies shop lists play yards in natural wood at 8.50, walkers 2.95 to 4.50, cribs ivory 16.50, bassinets 8.50 to 16, nursery chairs 3.75 to 6.50, dressing tables 4.50, and other essentials on the second floor rear.

Baby

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