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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1926
Page
3
An old city advertisement claims McCoy’s Hinolin emulsion will aid chronic constipation within 10 days when used as directed. The ad urges trying Rinotin and Cod liver Oil tablets, boasting a money back guarantee if results are not achieved and discouraging purgatives.
A brief claim describes Outgro as a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists, noting a few drops in the nail crevice reduce inflammation and pain, toughen tender skin, and cause the nail to turn outward. Directions are available with small bottle purchases at drug stores.
An advertisement explains kidney and bladder irritation from acidity. It claims Jad Salts neutralize acid, reducing bladder irritation after a few days of drinking soft water and Jad Salts before breakfast. It touts safety and ease, urging ongoing use for urinary discomfort.
Greenwich March 7 The new Field Point road high school will be ready for occupancy about May 1 per the building committee. Exterior complete interior far advanced. Auditorium seats 1 008. desk room for 900. A playground will adjoin the building. The Greenwich Water Co seeks cooperation with New Haven railroad to enlarge town water supply. The railroad seeks PUC permission to dam the Mianus river to boost power. Water Co owns upper Mianus rights. claims potential impact from the dam. Water Co surveys and asks railroad to defer the dam petition and cooperate.
In Stamford on March 17, multiple incidents occupied local attention. Fire damaged stock and the Gorn Electrical Gun Tracting building at 30 Worth Street, with approx five thousand dollars in losses. The Shippan Point Association faced a zoning hearing where Abramspelke condemned the proposal as bluff, while Attorney Fuller urged opposition. Also noted were high school building plans under review by judge Bartram, with several prominent New York and Stamford architects named. A Pan-Am gas office suffered minor fire damage from gasoline fumes near a stove. Bonds for John Tandren and Robert Holden rose to 2560 each as police linked a suspect stolen-car case to the two.
Frank Herriot runs for baggage master as Conductor John Dyas. school board meets in town hall. Measles surge hits about 200 cases. teachers travel to New York under Dr Bard. Deer killed by dogs in old cellar near John J. McLean’s house. Holy Ghost Novitiate students clear snow on Gowrnors street.
Fire record notes a chimney fire at 41 p.m. at Box 236 near Main street and Washington avenue in Adlearage. No damage reported. Fire crews Engines 4 and 5 and 3, 22 chemical unit and trucks 2 and 5 responded.
Stratford observers await Monday night council action on Bradley the dog warden after his resignation was refused by State Commissioner Whittlesey. Bradley seeks reappointment on a salary basis, with police taking over duties temporarily until a salary plan is adopted. Protest plans arise over Lordship road conditions as residents request road repairs despite a $60,000 budget.
Newtown March 6 Rev High Shields of Ridgefield spoke at the Congregational Church forum about an evening with James Whitcomb Riley. Rev Dr Gesner of St John’s Sandy Hook addressed his parishioners on choosing whom to serve. Frederick J. Crouch plans to move to Castle Ronalfia after selling West Street property to Mr. Cornell. The Girls Friendly Society of St James Danbury joins a Neighborhood gathering at St James on Monday March 8 with expectant participation from Brookfield Bethel New Milford and Bridgewater societies.
Stepney volunteers fought a three hour chimney fire at John Carbona’s Easton home causing slight damage. A rehearsal of the Easter pageant at Lee Methodist church is scheduled for Wednesday night and the Boy Scouts meeting is canceled this week.
In Huntington on March 7 families hosted gatherings at Cedar Clift including Grange Rothm and Irene Crbley. Founders Day events, radio installations by Perley and Millard, and church ladies meeting are noted along with hospitality visits and a fire company meeting scheduled. Stephen Dobroski improves from bronchial pneumonia.
The KEK fraternity of the Congregational church lists a committee including Millard Smith Samuel Baker George Baker W Hotchkiss Seaton Reed and William Stinson. Knights from St James council Tent of Columbus will be entertained by Stratford Post American Legion members at Sterling Memorial Hall Monday night with athletic games refreshments and other entertainment. Auto accidents reported include eight year old Mary Reid struck by a car driven by David Boothe treated for bruises and not arrested. car involved driven by Joseph Eirbaum damaged steering gear. ten year old Mabel Whitlock fractured foot crossing Nichols avenue hit by Sidney Pitcher. driver not held. John Assum baker's car damaged by steering gear failure.
Raymond H. Smith of 9 Anney Street West Haven was arrested by State Policeman Salvatore Tratino for transporting quarts of Canadian ale aboard a truck believed owned by J. H. Holmes of West Haven. Smith was released on $5040 bond and arraignment set for Monday in town court. The report also notes a community bake sale planned by Westport Parent Teachers Association with a May bazaar and updates on local Y M C A membership standings, plus other local notices and social items.
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