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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
15
Health official Dr. William Hall says a federal shutdown of the Wel fare Building clinic left addicts with few local treatment options. He notes cocaine and heroin addicts seek care only when emergencies arise and that many former patients have dispersed, their future paths uncertain.
Lieutenant Daniel K. Poland, attached to police headquarters, was elected president of the Bridgeport Benefit association for the eleventh consecutive time at the annual meeting. Officers named include Vice-President Captain John E. Regan and Secretary Patrick J. Flanagan, with other officials listed. A later meeting discussed proposed group insurance for department members and a committee was appointed to study options with or without an outside insurer.
Steven Pistey Sr has asked the superior court to set a taxable value for his land and buildings at 571 75 Putnam Street 45 by 160 feet. The tax commissioner assessed 14 573 but the board of relief increased to 135 575. He says the extra 1 960 added by the board is unfair unjust and illegal and asks the court to reduce the assessment to a fair figure. The action is returnable the first Tuesday in April.
An ad promotes Derwillo as a safe freckle remover and skin beautifier. It claims freckles fade with proper sun protection and the product prevents new spots. The maker guarantees money back if unsatisfied and cites Hindle's Pharmacy among outlets.
An advertisement touts "Tiz" as a universal foot remedy promising instant relief from sore burning swollen and painful feet. Claims include drawing out poisonous irritants and curing corns bunions and callouses with foot comfort for a year at a small cost.
Miss Marion Dibblee head of the theoreries instruction at Bridgeport Hespital sails for a year in Shuilerland after a farewell dinner at the Republic restaurant. Roses were presented and guests included Beesin Parker Neuse Vaud Church Dagmar Bagger Yowe Anna Denis Wagner Ray Hodges Duchesne Pareo.
Members of the Bridgeport Business Club engaged in a handwriting analysis project over several weeks. Mrs Grindle spoke to nearby organizations, while Tallman led a descriptive talent talk at the club. A St Day luncheon was arranged by Mrs Sprague and Mrs Bartram with twenty attendees.
Mrs Jeremiah Halmes hosted a Mossie club gues day program with China slides including famine districts and missionary work. Mrs Jean Bird opened with welcomes and a social hour followed by decorations of yellow jonquils.
Paris report states Britain has seized three quarters of German shipping under the Versailles reparations mandates. Figures show Germany delivered 1 277 839 tons to the Allies in December with 4 054 729 tons turned over overall. more tonnage remains due to meet treaty terms as of March.
The report highlights neglect in state institutions housing about 3,700 dependent children across 58 facilities. It notes inconsistent exams, poor record keeping, repeated disease exposure, and calls for supervisory services to ensure better oversight, coordination, and standards among public and private homes.
The Girls Club of the Associated Charities hosted St Patrick's Day events with games and ices on Wednesday afternoon and evening. A holiday masquerade was also planned by the group, with Miss Charlotte Libam in charge of basketball practice at the recreation center and Miss Bre Sihey leading the Girl Scout troop.
The mass meeting of the state League of Women Voters highlighted its all partisan stance with speakers from St Louis Katharine Ludington and Judge Philip Ab Cook of New York. A $4060 fund was raised, plans outlined for local Fairfield activities, and meetings set for Stratford and Woolwich to organize county participation.
Minot A Blakeman longtime Stratford contractor and sow he was in the pile driving business died yesterday in Jacksonville Florida while touring the coast. The body will be brought to Stratford for funeral services. He retired from business five years ago. He is survived by his wife Martha who accompanied him to Florida.
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