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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1923
Page
11
A social meeting of the Societie des 40 Hommes et Eight Chevaux was held last night at the Harry W. Congdon post on Golden Hill street. A large turnout attended and refreshments were served.
Anita, twenty, and Allis, sixteen, face reduced estate of just over two thousand dollars and lose their home Riverbend in Kentucky. Anita stages tea business to fund schooling for her sister while caretaking servants Watnah and Julius. A physician and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription are cited as cures for Alice’s frail health amid purchase pitches in Syracuse and Buffalo.
A Bridgeport committee aims to curb damage to water and gas service pipes caused by electric currents in underground conduits. The group, including five public utilities, will study conditions citywide and form a sub committee to actively prevent corrosive currents that puncture pipes and cost residents thousands annually. Members include D. H K Hall of Bridgeport Hydraulic, H. F. Leavitt of United Illuminating, F. W. Fipple of Connecticut Company, Edward H. Everett of Southern New England Telephone, and Howard E. White of Bridgeport Gas.
New York March 26 The appointment of N D Ballantine formerly general superintendent of transportation at Union Pacific railroad as assistant to the president was announced today by Davies Warfield president of the Seaboard Rail Line railway.
Stamps that stick together can be separated by placing a thin paper between them and running a hot iron. Candles burn longer if kept in a cold or refrigerated temperature for a couple of days before lighting, as the wax will burn more slowly without dripping.
Mrs Horace B Merwin hosts a table d hote dinner at Brooklawn Country Club Saturday 6 30 to 7 80 oclock. At 8 30 Sir Paul Dukes discusses Secrets of Red Rule in Ruastia. Indies Aid Society of Newfield church holds a Saturday food sale 2 to 6 with Mrs George Guggenheim in charge. Rector s Guild meets 2 30 this afternoon. Miss Amy Stith will speak. Easter plans include weddings and notices of convalescence and births. A card party by MacSwiney A A L will be held at Brioge hall.
The Junior Epworth League of First Methodist church plans a Hillside Home visit Thursday with songs and recitations led by Misa Helen Pideiner. A Spring hike to Fayerweather Island is set for Saturday under Miss Lena Knapp. The Goldenrod Girl Scouts travel to Fairfield Friday visiting the Bird Sanctuary then Fairfield Beach for nature study and outdoor supper. Miss Knapp will chaperone.
White serge and flannel fabrics regain favor in sport wear, with basket weave styles noted. The trend highlights a return of plain weaves regarded as infrared in appearance, offering practical attire for athletic use.
Lima Ohio resident Mrs G W Hall reports severe lifelong troubles eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she can now do laundry and walk long distances without dragging pains and weariness, endorsing the remedy to others with similar women's health issues. Her testimonial highlights relief of weakness and run-down feelings attributed to menstrual or reproductive conditions.
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