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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1920

Page

13

Comfort Club Social Highlights Local Charity Event

Comfort club enjoyed its most successful cards party yesterday in the Stratfeld parlors. Mrs. C. 7. Crosby chaired the event with co operation from several committees and many members listed among high scorers. The day included plans for spring work and a luncheon for the next meeting. Marriage notice announced for Ruth Amy Stiff and John Nienard Berg.

J. Gindby Moe C. A. Movean Wil Ham McCombs C. LeVasseur C. A. Wurtzen G. F Bagley Helen God George I. MacKenzie P. Mig. M. Clabby Abbot Yr Todd R . Page Associated Chart William H. Griffith Ruth Amy Stiff Bir George’ Sty Lenox Avenus John + Nienard Berg Carleton Avenue Port’ Ghester Summerfield WW. B Wiliam Flfedermott Adv Berg Harvey Hubbel Co Criterion Luk

Sanior Play selection to be decided at next meeting

Several plays were presented for consideration for the Senior Play. At the next meeting it is expected the committee will fully decide which play to produce. Community notices include a Five Hundred club meeting at Mrs. Warren D. Balte’s home, and various church and society activities around Newfield such as Leagues, missionary events, and a concert to fund a church bell.

Five Hundred Club Warren D. Balte Ome Epworth League Newfield XM. i. Church

Y Drive Leader Predicts Easy Win in Campaign

A YMCA membership drive ends tonight with overseas supporters boosting numbers. A.B. Lavery notes 370 members counted so far, as teams in divisions A and B race to recruit more. Captains Briser Howell and Wolfe lead teams, promising fresh members as the drive nears conclusion.

Lavery Fiell Marshal Wu Tom Vision Iasu Buiser Howell Edward Wolfe Shailesge Merc

Bergdoll Pleads Insanity in Draft Evasion Case

Rich Bergdoll, declared draft evader and desertion suspect, enters insanity plea via writ of habeas corpus in federal court. He and his brother have been sought nationwide. a sanity report from medical experts is due after hearings set for Thursday.

Bergdoll New York Grover Cleveland Bergdol Governor's Island Wwe Bergdorf Philadelphia Nin Sta

Rooster Fined in Oklahoma City Harassment Case

In Oklahoma City, Fred Gable was fined for harboring a rooster described as noisy and aggressive. The report notes the bird caused disturbances and involved a Plymouth Rock breed, with complaints centered on nuisance and potential danger to children.

Oklahoma City Fred Gable

Ratification Vote Refused in West Yearitime

A partial and garbled report states the ratification of the national gouts srage attendment was refused by Wie West Yaritime xennue this afternoon. The vote to ratify was 14 to da, reflecting a disputed outcome with unclear details.

Charleston National Guts

Children's Fun Hour at Chautauqua Feature

A Chautauqua program invites families to a Friday Children’s Fun Hour at First Methodist Church Trad and Pacific avenues. Miss Enhase will present skillful sketches, tricks, and stories with music. Tickets are limited to ten reservations and may be secured at Chamberlin and Cannon Street.

Helen Kristol Ridgeffield Avenue Edward Catney Ueroy Grogan By Delmore Vincent Elmore Paul McElroy James Shay Jin Burns John O'Donnel Ser Popley L. Laverr Nruitale Bing Chantaigqua Trad Palifle’ Avenue Chamberlin Cannon Street

Adriatic Question 15 Still in Suspense

On March 1 the Adriatic talks among Premier Nithh of Maly god the dugo St anizh Yor ga minister Toumidten and former Premier Pachizeh broke off. No progress expected in London as Supreme Council sits, with plans to reopen in Rome later. Italy’s Willi leads the delegation. Milanese reports hint at concessions to the Tug-Slavs, awaiting Wilson’s stance.

ONDGN Nithh Maly Toumidten Fremier Pachizeh London Supreme Council Rome Willi Lau Schalota Berg le Journal of Paris Signoy Nii Khow Wilson Adriatic

Injured Man Transported After Incident in New Field

Jparles Mason was injured yesterday morning after an incident in Gowaska involving a clove whaff. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Jparles Mason Bridgeport Hospital

Protective Also. Asks Ten Thousand Eight Dollars

A fragmented item swirls around a fundraising appeal touching protective efforts and a charity drive. It mentions a proponent seeking 10 008 dollars and references a 1920s context, with emphasis on sustaining benefits for those who can only contribute a dollar and urging broad wage-based support.

Bridgepark Fabion Eimpalen Ascohas Phy Association Wilmet

More Evidence in Conspiracy Case Heard

A court heard further evidence in a conspiracy case as investigators and counsel argued over the admissibility of material. The judge referred the matter for review with potential findings to be reported, while defense and prosecution debated the chain of custody and relevance of the contested items.

Nogwalit Galin Unit A. Hy Duibane Geoneal Wim Chant

Navy urged to become largest in world in a House push

A fragmented Washington dispatch urges expansion of the U S Navy to the world’s largest status. The item notes House discussions and naval strength, with unclear spellings and names due to OCR corruption. It emphasizes federal backing, strategic buildup, and implied timelines.

U.S. Navy

Unclear fragmentary report on naval views and an evangelist

Fragmentary text describes naval opinions on ship size and a stated anti tobacco sermon. A hospital scene mentions an evangelist named Kionn Tuewia and a man named Lewis with injuries from a pine stem incident.

Spok Kionn Tuewia Lewis Findahs

Bedroom Curtain Materials and Sheraton Furniture Sale

A catalog listing white and ivory voile, marquisette and serim fabrics by the yard with borders and hemming options. Includes heavy serim for bureau scarves, fashions of Sheraton mahogany furniture, inlaid satin wood details, and special sale prices on four-post Sheraton sets and twin bed groupings.

Sheraton

Correct Corset and Aprons Highlight School Wear

A pink figured corset for school girls with front hooks and waist-length steel ends, plus two comfortable pink models at $2.50. Bungalow and coverall aprons in neat percales with elastic belts and pockets, suited for labs and salons, with a special $2.00 center aisle display in the Main Apron section.

Linen Handkerchiefs and Candy Sale Items

A notice promotes limited sale of women's embroidered linen handkerchiefs at 50 cents each as quality pieces not soon available below 73 cents. It also lists candy offers from Main Aeon Nunnally's including Box Bountiful varieties and individual chocolates, with prices from 15 cents to 2 dollars, plus books by Dreiser, Spadoni, and Fort.

Nunnally South Theodore Dreiser

Outing Nightrobes and Bloomers in Delicate Stripes and Kimonos

A catalog excerpt lists nightrobes in variants with dainty pink blue stripes and white options, necklines from high to low, long and short sleeves priced from 2 to 3.50. Bloomers in blue pink stripes, 1 to 1.50. Petticoats with rauslin waist, 0.75 to 1.00. Long kimonos or negliges with flowered designs priced 2.98 to 3.98.

Knitted Petticoats Comfort in Cold Weather Styles

Advertises knitted petticoats described as very comfortable for cold days. Notes they cling yet stretch with movement, available in solid colors and fancy borders in harmonizing shades. Prices range from $1.00 to $3.50.

ANOBERTT CASE CONTINUED AT JACOB CARFARA PROPRIETOR

A magistrate continued the Robert Groces case regarding ages at Joseph Carfara the Maurant proprietor of 92 Barnum Avenue. The incident occurred March 18 before Judge Harvey Day morning as a town policeman Cartaro the local witness at Pem Streets Sund.

Anobertt Joseph Carfara Maurant Barnum Avenue Robert Groces Harveday Stowman Cartaro Roperti Pem Streets

Frank L Walder In Civil Suit At City Court

In the Civil side of the City court sitting yesterday justice heard an action to recover 124 from Bertola for items of incubator supplies. Bertola claimed he had uttered man and the incubator question was reserved by Judge Whitler.

Schis Incubaton Frank L. Walder Jon Ploch Nau Bertola Reubatar Whitler

The Letters of Natalie to Evelyn at the Unicad Church Recitals

A sender describes a lively day with organ recitals at the Unicad Church and a shopping trek to Whiting grocery store. She notes price drops, choosing foods, candy for home, and a tour of a hardware and gift shop with glassware, plant displays, and new rings.

Evelyn Tou Sen Hans Kronald Elmer Berndsley Alvin G. Brew St. Chins Church Orguers Dorheus Dephy

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