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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
15
Dr. C. W. King of 1116 Main Street Bridgeport urges denture wearers to switch from old fashioned sets. He claims his comfort cushion full denture avoids gagging and irritation, stays in place, and allows chewing any food.
The Hamilton College choir of 60 undergraduates will perform old choral masterpieces at First Presbyterian Church Sunday night at 7 30. The program is conducted by Prof. Paul A. Fancher with C D Chretinn as organist and J Firat as soloist. The ensemble includes many named singers and will be greeted with a buffet supper by church members.
Police seek a man calling himself the Protector of Grocers who collected three dollars from numerous merchants and tried to enroll others. He claimed a state tax would be imposed and warned joining his protective league at three dollars would shield them. Detectives doubt his legitimacy, noting prominent merchants resisted and certificates were issued.
Police under Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan announce a city wide jaywalking crackdown in cooperation with the National Safety League to reduce traffic accidents and property damage. The plan targets all pedestrians while citing crowding and enforcement limits, with official word to come tomorrow.
The article details President Warren's angry reception at the White House after the Senate rejected his nomination. It notes efforts to resubmit the nomination, Senate leaders strategizing to win votes, and possible extra sessions if needed. Senators Walsh and Reed vow to oppose again, challenging the president's authority to resubmit.
The United Church hosts a three Monday Lenten recital at 4 PM with harpist Anna Welch of New York City and organist Harry Rowe Shelley of Central Congregational Church Brooklyn. Welch, famed for her harp performances, will be joined by Shelley for selections and his own sacred music pieces.
A long list of dinners and teas precedes a Yale Glee Club concert with Yale and New Haven households hosting guests. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Buckingham, Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich, Mrs. Buven and Henry Buven, and many others from New York, Mount Vernon, Bronxville, and Fairfield. An old-time Yale student pictures exhibition is planned and Mrs. George Clark Edwards sails to Bermuda for a vacation.
The Loyalty League of Pioneers hosts the first season meet at the YMCA pool. Twenty two boys compete in four weight classes from 90 to 180 pounds for advancement to elimination rounds and a New York finals series scheduled in May and June. Participants include William Wilhelmy Thomas Gowans Ralph Meyers Miller Ross James McAll Barnard Marks Stephen Norbauar Frank Demery Raymond Puente Edward McAll William Gowans Carl McAvoy Roger McAvoy Ballan Saho Willam Varga Award Johnson William Musseau Frank Dempsey Jack Emery.
Yale men and friends from Fairfield County attend an 8 16 reception concert and dance at Stratfield hotel Bridgeport. Under Marshall Bartholomew Yale Banjo Club Glee Club Orchestra perform with a program featuring Yale medley Mother of Men What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor and more.
Miss Grace Kinery and Mrs. James F Brennan hosted at Mrs Brennan home to honor Miss Catherine B Craig daughter of Mr and Mrs William Craig of 10 Park Avenue as she prepares to wed William A Devitt of Park Avenue in April. Pink and blue decor featured a bridal couple centerpiece and pink blue baskets as favors. Guest list includes many Misses and Mrs names.
The proposed voyage of the airship Los Angeles to Bermuda with mail, once to depart March 16, has been postponed by Naval authorities. No new date or reason is provided for the delay.
Birth notices list multiple couples with addresses and newborns including sons and daughters on various late February and March dates. Marriage notices name two couples and their addresses in Stratford area and surrounding streets.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item recounts a humorous exchange during a raid on a barbershop where a dry agent jokes that it seems odd so many men would buy hair restorer from a bald-headed barber. The chief questions the raid as agents confiscate supplies.
A surprise shower honored Miss Geraldine Servaty of 1206 Poplar Street. Blue and white decor, dancing, and luncheon followed. Miss Servaty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Servaty, will wed Christy Schick of 89 Grasmere Avenue Fairfield on Saturday March 14 at her home.
In Pittsburg March 22 a mother reports months of skin and scalp trouble in her baby ending in one week after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. She says three days with the products caused scabs to fall off and a week to fully heal, noting her husband also favors the Resinol Shaving Stick.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound sent over one hundred thousand questions to women who used the product. Eighteen percent replied positively, sharing relief from various ailments, praising the old-fashioned root and herb remedy.
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