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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1926
Page
7
Severe rain flooded Ansonia's main street as Beaver Brook surged, forcing trolleys to detour and trapping cars in mud. The Geloso block suffered the worst damage with Mrs Asther Pierson's furniture stock in the basement valued around 2000 dollars, and total property losses likely near 6000 dollars as hundreds observed the scene.
An audience at Farmill tver Gringe heard Ia M Chapman discuss pruning with 60 slides showing the impact of care on fruit trees and pests. The program included a 12 cent Grange dues proposal, later tabled for more information as members sought clarity.
Hartford March 8 AP A heavy rainfall starting early Sunday raised the Connecticut River by about two feet by morning. The river stood near 37 feet and then rose toward 46 feet. No immediate alarm, but weather officials note the annual Spring flood is expected later in the season.
Local events include Mrs Ddith Teller hosting the Ladley Embroidery Club on March 9, PTA meeting at the school on May 10 with Dr Dorabeth Ingraham on child hygiene, and various visits among families in Tashua and Bridgeport. A Methodist Ladies Aid session is noted for March 1, with multiple social visits and a New England supper at the Freechurch to aid conference funds.
George S Trauenberger of Bridgeport was elected as a freshman member of Theta Xi Fraternity at the University of Pennsylvania during the recent rustine season. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl B Frauenberger of 118 Westfield Avenue. A freshman in the School of Education, he participated in yearling grim team activities and was active in Bridgeport High School programs. He played in the life club orchestra debate team school play Glee club and high school quartet and held several class offices.
A Bridgeport ad claims Matamel from Mexico cures numerous ailments without drugs. It boasts 130000 bottles sold and daily relief for back pain, headaches, high blood pressure, rheumatism, and chronic nocturnal awakening. Offers to talk to a nurse and visit Hindle Drug Store locations.
In Newtown on March 8 special town clerk Oscar Pitaschier conducted a legal auction at the Hanover district school door to dispose of a stray gelding found on Edgar T Andrews property in Hanover district. Only Andrews and one other bid, and the horse went to Andrews after his cash bid. The town finance board considers borrowing 12000 from Newtown Savings Bank to cover road and truck costs, with a special town meeting planned for March 13 to set the rate of rotation.
The Treasury announces a $500 million, 30 year bond issue to fund government obligations in March. Interest at 3 4 percent makes it the lowest rate since the first Liberty bonds. Bonds, exempt from most taxes, bear interest from March 15 and mature in 1936 with redemption after 1946. Treasury notes totaling $25 million maturing March 16 may be accepted as partial payment.
A spark from a chimney opened a fire in the cellar of 134 Howe Street, burning about 500 dollars worth of stock and household goods before firefighters controlled it. The blaze chased occupants from the building where Frank La Lune runs a grocery store and John Mariazis lives. Smoke forced residents into the street while furniture on the second floor remained undamaged.
In Washington AP reports a House committee heard HR C Marshall of the Associated General Contractors of America claim the United States Army Engineer Corps follows a policy bordering on socialism. He said engineers monopolize harbor work and river labor, amounting to government control of economic activity, while urging a bill to prohibit day labor in river and harbor projects.
In Citelsa Mass police chief Finn issued orders to clean up the city of rum sellers and vice. The move follows a Chelsea rum ring trial disagreement involving Mayor Lawrence F Quigley and several Chelsea police department members.
A platoon of police dispersed 500 fur workers on March 8 at Seventh Avenue and West 24th Street. Sixteen strikers were arrested for disorderly conduct. several were struck by clubs but none seriously injured. Workers retreated to two union halls for indignation meetings after the clash, part of a broader February 16 strike involving 12,000 workers across 2,000 shops seeking year round work and an unemployment fund. Some shops had already agreed to broader demands, with plans to resume production this week.
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