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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1926

Page

14

Women organize Fifth District Republican auxiliary club

The Organization Club Women of Fifth District forms as an auxiliary to the men’s Fifth District Republican club at Mortman street quarters. Daisy Barstow elected president. initial membership about 100 with 42 present. Officers include Sadie Lee-Wirth, Rebecca Hested, Bessie Tunheer, Florence Williamson, Helix Flynn, Elizabeth Johnson. Meeting set at Mrs. Tasted’s home to appoint committees. The preamble states women are organized to promote welfare of the Republican party.

Blbert Q Revecca Hested Bessie Tunheér Florence §. Willamson Tiss Helex Flynn Wzabeth Johnson Ol‘feets Tasted

Women Club Plans Bridge Party at Stratfield Hotel

A women’s club commits to assist the men’s building committee in securing a new clubhouse. They aim to educate women about cheaper ballot use and to familiarize them with local state and national issues. A bridge party is planned at the Stratfield hotel in April.

Stratfield Hotel

Pope Augments Gasparri's Power

Romm March 15 AP The Pope extended powers to Cardinal Gasparri papal secretary of state authorizing him to name bishops in countries where Vatican must consult authorities on potential political objections It is estimated that a portion of all Catholic bishops fall under this category The change will require these bishops to conform to the policies of the secretary of state

Restaurant Owner Held On Liquor Charge Stamford

Carl Spomak proprietor of a restaurant at 457 Pacific Street was arrested tonight by detectives on a liquor charge. He was arrested in raids conducted here recently and fined 200 dollars plus costs. The piece notes a tradition about the people of the Scottish Islands being skilled knitters, tracing roots to Spanish sailors stranded after a disaster to the Armada.

Stamford Carl Spomak Pacific Street King Uquor Suetland Islands

Letters of Natalie Jear Evely Reveal Warm Weekend Notes

Natalie Evely writes from New York about a cozy weekend at a friend's apartment near Central Park South. She describes meals with Dr. Le, social visits, shopping, an interest in new department stores, and a tour of stylish gifts and antique items, ending with plans to move to Bronxville and reflections on city life.

New York Central Park South Paul Tletjerner Saturnagazine DuceArt Tay Viareld Warene Teami West 78Th Street Bronxville Meigs & Co Bois de Rose Crawford Guy Read

Motteotti Trial Prepares in Tiny Italian Town

In Chieti on March 16, fascist dignitaries and reporters flood the town ahead of the Matteotti murder trial. Five accused men, including Amerigo Dumini, await court in a guarded jail while townsfolk resume ordinary life and a theater show plays as Rome and other cities are linked by new telegraphs.

Chieti Italy Court of Assizes Giacomo Matteotti Chamber of Deputies Tasr Roberto Farinacci Amerigo Dumini Albino Volpi Glusenppie Viola Amy Poverons Suguso Malacra Rome Turin Venice Paris London Vienna

Leaps to death from Williamsburg Bridge reported

Otto Ahlbach, a sailor on the America, leapt from the Williamsburg Bridge into the East River early today and was drowned. Police reported the body was not recovered.

Williamsburg Bridge New York Jared Otto Ahlbach Amerina Williamsburo East River

Diamond Dyes Color It New With Diamond Dyes

Color it new with Diamond Dyes. Just dip to tint or boil. Each 13 cent pack contains directions so any woman can tint soft delicate shades of dye for lingerie, silks, ribbon, skirts, waists, dresses, coats, stockings, draperies and more. Tell your druggist material type wool linen cotton or mixed.

Crusade Calendar Today at Fairfield County Tabernacle

Evening schedule lists home prayer meetings in districts from 19:00 to 19:30, 12:30 address by Dr Anderson to the Baptist Ministerial Association, 14:00 afternoon services by Dr Anderson, 16:00 meeting with Bogg and girls and Homer Grimes, and 19:36 Home Night at the tabernacle where Dr Anderson preaches on Home and awards a Bible to the family with most children present.

Anderson Fairfield County Baptist Ministerial Association Bogg Homer Grimes Tabernacle Andlerson

Colonel Coolidge Rallies as End Seemed Near

Colonel John C. Coolidge shows signs of improvement amid the White House health scare. His aged father’s condition remains delicate as Major Coupal and Dr. Cram prepare to confer. The latest bulletin reports a comfortable night, brighter mood, near normal heart rate, and resumed nourishment.

Eblymouth John C. Coolidge John White Sherburne J. F. Coupal Albert M. Cram Bridgewater Major Coupal Plymouth Coolidge Colonel Coolidge

State Prison Head Protests Measures

Representative Freon of Wethersfield opposes a bill to ban interstate commerce in prison made goods. Warden W. Scott of Connecticut State Prison at Wethersfield submits a petition against the measure and asks for April 6 postponement to gather data. The bill, favored by some manufacturers and labor groups, would ban convict made goods sold outside prisons except within the state.

George I. Manning Bridgeport Post Washington Representative FE Mart Fann Wethersfield Labor Committee House of Representatives Freon W. Scott Connecticut State

Chilean Mission Seeks Arms Prices in Hartford Visit

A Chilean special mission led by Major Caries Garfies visited Colt Patent Firearms to bid for revolvers and machine guns. Chile will decide whether to place orders after bids are reviewed.Meanwhile New London Ship and Engine builds two submarines for Peru with Peruvian officers inspecting the yard.

Hartford March Caries Garfies Colt Patent Kirenarms Hartford Red Chile New London Ship and Engine Company Araft

Alcohol Seized Near Vergeance by State Prohibition Agent

A patrol by a state prohibition official halted a drink purchase near Vergeance as the vehicle passed a dry area. The driver was approached and the alcohol was seized. An official investigation will begin immediately.

Purlington Anedr

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