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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1923

Page

3

Local Bridgeport Architects to Exhibit in New Haven

Bridgeport architects will be prominently represented at the fourth annual Architectural Club of New Haven exhibition held in the Ives Memorial Public Library Galleries from April 14 to May 1. The show travels to Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum for the week of May T, displaying drawings, sketches, murals, color studies, architectural plans, elevations, photographs, casts and other interpretations of the profession’s work statewide.

Bridgeport Architectural Club of New Haven Ives Memorial Public Library Elm City Hartford Wadsworth Athenaeum New Haven Club Architectural Club Elm Street Yale School of Fine Art John Walter Skinner Edward B. Caldwell Ziroli EH. B. Caldwel Walter John Skinner O. c Zitol

Wright Reappointed Danbury Jailer for Fourth Term

Danbury March 5 David F Wright deputy jailer in charge of the Danbury jail received work today from Sheriff Simeon Pease of his re appointment for a term of four years starting June 1 Wright who is also chairman of the Republican Town Committee has been in charge of the Danbury jail for the past eight years and his re appointment is for his third term There were no other applications and Wright had the endorsement of the town committee for the appointment.

Danbury David F. Wright Simeon Pease Wright Repubican Ar ‘Wright

Increase in Registered Mail Limit and Fees

An amendment to Postal laws effective April J raises the indemnity for registered mail from $50 to $100. The fee for registering first class domestic mail with value over $50 is twenty cents. The Post Office Department urges sending valuables like jewelry and currency by registered mail for greater protection than standard insurance.

Post Office Department

Westport Fuel Administrator Role Ends Amid Coal Shortage

Westport March 5. First Selectman Austin Wakeman received word that his powers as fuel administrator ceased February. A new law notes no fuel administrator. individuals in coal need may contact local fire marshal Francis P. Dunnigan. No hard coal in yards. shipments promised. River traffic blocked north of Bridge Street. soft coal and coke available from dealers. wood $16 to $20 per cord.

Westport Tfirst Austin Wakeman Ww. Jaynes Wetport Naugatuck Saugatuck Wreancis P. Dunnigan Wakeman Dunnigan Consolidated Coal Dock Sauga Bridge Street Man¢E Pioneer Block and Ladder Company No 1 Vigilant Hose Company No. 3 Westport Pure Department State Highway Department Donald Crawford New York Neson Crawford Riverside Avenue Arthur Miller Brooklyn Alfred Miller Spicer Road Kopy Kat Klub Judson Watts Evergreen Avenue Irving B. Stone Clinton Norwalk Harold Strum Nathan Gilbert Clifford N. Nichol Hotel Square Tommorrow

Seven Held In Westport Rum Case May Change Pleas

Westport authorities expect a possible change of pleas in the rum transportation case tied to Edward Dirigibus and six others. State's Attorney E Karl Garelick said he had not been informed of such a move. A morning conference between defense and assistant state’s attorneys was planned before court opens. Names listed include Cecil A Sleeves, Tony Rovello, Edward Momano, Harry PeLucca, Frank Aurelia and James Conforto.

Edward Dirigibus Westport Adintant State E. Karl Garelick Council Sigie Attornney Dirigihue Cecil A. Sleeves Tony Rovello Edward Momano Harry PeLucca Frank Aurelia James Conforto

Westport Legion to Stage Musical Comedy Catchy Date

Westport March a The August Matthias post No 68 of a American Legion will present a musical comedy Catchy date in National has sometime in April Work on the play will be born in a few days The local post of ex service men had a play each year and this season promises the biggest hit in their history No coach has been secured a selection will be made in the near future The Women's Auxiliary of the Legion was arranged for a St Patrick s Day whist party The Selectmen of Westport will meet tomorrow to pay bill Joseph Perrone formerly of this town is now of New York and is spending a few days here.

Westport Matthias American Legion the Legion St. Patrick’s Day Wetpory Joseph Perrone New York

Cartier Celebrates 30th Birthday at Aiken Residence

A birthday party marked George Aiken on 44 Tranis tan avenue celebrating his 30th birthday. Aiken, a letter carrier, has served many years and received numerous congratulations throughout the day.

George Aiken Tranistan Avenue Henner Aiken

Dillon Challenges New Sixth District Republican Club Debate

Judge John B. Dillon publicly challenges the new Sixth District Republican club to a forum at Wayne street school to debate harmony versus division in the district. He proposes three attorneys from the club to face him in an open discussion, stressing unity among Republicans.

Republican Club John B. Dillon Charles ©. Wilson Sixth District Dillon Pasquale Vioni Lawrence. Finkelystone Benjamin H. Gilman Wayne Street Ley

Vital Statistics Births and Marriage Licenses

Births listed for Marcéli Tapinski, Veronica Tapinski, James McElroy, Samuel Treiberman, William Hinkson, Karl Goldstein, Michael Healey and others with dates Feb 22 to March 1. Marriage license issued for Henry Walker and Lillian Sheridan.

Marcéli Veronica Tapinski Brooks Street James and Marie McElroy Washington Avenue Samuel and Ros Treiberman New York William and Lida Hinkson Henry Street Karl and Getty Goldstein Hawitt Street Michael Andlizabeth Healey Gem Avenue Henry Walker Madison Avenue Lillian Sheridan Main Atreet

Pyramid Pile Suppositories Advertisement Claim

Don’t suffer with piles. Pyramid Pile Suppositories offer relief from itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids. A 60 cent box is advertised. readers are urged to request a sample by mailing name and address to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.

Toyramid Drug Co Pyramid Bidg Marshall, Mich

Silk Curtains and Silks On Sale This Week

The advertisement promotes plain sunfast silks 50 inches wide in colors on sale this week at 2 dollars a yard. Richly colored draperies and curtains are offered, featuring blues greens browns tan and gold, at 1.25 dollars per yard. Located on the third floor center.

Canton crepe fabric sale in navy and more

This week offers a 40 inch Canton crepe fabric in navy brown taupe tan henna black and ivory at 2.50 yard. Third floor front.

Wide range of colorings and designs offered this week

A variety of colorings and designs suitable for dresses blouses neck dressings vestees collars and kerchiefs is advertised. A specially good quality is offered for this week at 2.50 dollars per yard.

Krepe Knit Cloth Offered In Rich Colors at $2.25

The advertisement touts a heavy weave fabric named Krepe Knit described as handsome and sturdy with deep color ideal for dresses or blouses. Available this week in copen ivory seal brown tan and scarlet at 2.25 dollars per yard.

Silk charmeuse offers lustrous drape in navy and browns

A 40 inch wide Latin charmeuse silk with shimmering depths of color is marketed for fashionable frocks. Available in navy tan brown and black at 1.75 dollars per yard this week.

Crepe de Chine Silk Sold At Bargain Rates This Week

A textile listing notes crepe de chine queen of silks usable for many wearables from dresses to undergarments. Described as adaptable for all 40 inch fabric in light or dark shades, offered this week at 1.75 dollars per yard. Third floor front.

Queen of Silks

Colorful fabrics offered at special weekly price

A display of dainty colorings presents a complete line of shades for street and evening wear. Fabrics are offered this week at $1.65 per yard on the main floor right center.

French Dots Colorful Fabrics Sale This Week

Colorful fabrics featured with French dots and many color combinations. Almost all colors are effective and pretty. Special for this week only 35c per yard. Main floor right front.

Metallic ribbons offer ancient style at $2.50 a yard

Metallic ribbons follow the mode borrowing from the ancients for diversity of design and beauty of color. These ribbons are wide handsome splendidly adapted for hats bags and dress trimmings. Wide assortment all worth much more than the price they are offered at for this week only two dollars and fifty cents per yard on the main floor left front.

Tussah silk lustrous bright fabric sale this week

A fabric described as tussah silk and cotton blend features Persian and Egyptian patterns, suitable for blouses dresses and draperies. The 36 inch wide material sells for 90 cents a yard, offered this week only on the main floor right rear of the store.

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Ronchitis Bengue Leeming & Co N. Y Amer Waa Logal Architects Cela White House Ferman White House Coffee Loverty Drug Staves McKenzie Bros. Co. Bank and State Srs Cereal Meal Corporation West 42Nd Street Itys Westport Legion Post Bridgeport, Conn America Mallinson Hoos Hoo Thislda Crepe Krepe Charmeuse Georgette Howland Dry Goods City Savings Bank Updl Scott’s Scott Norway Gurden American Laboratories Agoet & Bowne Bloombeld
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