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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
3
The Fraternal Editor lists changes of meeting dates and corrections for notices. Address reads The Telegram 140 Middit Street for entries and updates on local Fraternal events.
Readable lines list numerous Bridgeport area lodges and societies with addresses including State street Main Street Broad street and Lee avenue. Mentions Knights of Pythias I O O F Modern Woodmen of America Masonic bodies and social groups sharing halls and meeting places.
May 4 in Meriden Nicholas Pappalo 18 of Springdale Avenue was fined 50 dollars and costs in police court for setting a forest fire. He admitted starting the blaze to make it burn, which threatened the Hubbard Park range yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Flora Obs of Cokesbury Hunterdon county sues Rev Harry J Obst Methodist minister and former state legislator over desertion. The couple, parents of two, note his tenure in the Assembly in 1915 and 1917 and reference his political stance on liquor laws.
Washington May 4 First Assistant Postmaster Bartlett urged that every post office building be government owned and leases scrapped The department could save millions under a capital purchase plan rather than long term leases like the NY building at 25 million for twenty years He argued Congress should provide funds to purchase and build instead of leasing to ensure eventual ownership and reduce costs to taxpayers.
The New England Health Institute conference heard Connecticut officials warn restrictive water pollution laws may not restore waterways. Bridgeport and Norwalk oyster grounds in Long Island Sound decline due to pollution, with some towns showing natural purification. Connecticut shellfish plans include introducing southern seed strains and replanting Mousalonic waters at Stratford.
New York May 4 Associated Press State Supreme Court Justice Activ S Tompkins of Xyack was elected grand master of the Masons in New York at the conclusion of the annual communications of the Grand Lodge. The report notes the election and outlines the ceremonial context of the appointment.
A catalog style note highlights garden tools and supplies for home gardeners. It lists rakes, hoes, spades, cultivators, lawn mowers, hoses, sprayers, shears, and screen doors with prices. Emphasizes proper planting, cultivation, ventilation, and pest prevention. Mentions corn tomatoes beans and radishes as home garden yields.
Fashion writers predicted voiles would fade yet women embraced the fabric for summer dresses. The text notes cool, tight, dainty voiles that stay fresh, in 40 and 45 inch widths, priced 25c to 69c, with new colors and Georgette-like fineness. Main floor rear.
Several lots from maker offer extra value and durability. Washable middy, Norfolk, and Oliver Twist styles in white, blue, tan and green. Available in sizes 5 to extra value $1.15 and $1.50. Front Basement.
Elegant gloves and gauntlets described with white kid silk and pearl clasps. Notes on eight button length gloves suited to bell sleeves and handsome tan gauntlets with embroidered backs and tucked cuffs.
A special Leonard refrigerator described as durable and economical features an enamel lined interior, heavy zinc outer lining, hardwood insulated case, and a capacity for 50 pounds of ice. It measures about 43 inches tall, 29.34 inches wide, and 17.34 inches deep, with a compact footprint and a fourth floor display.
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