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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1922

Page

3

Union official pleads guilty to embezzling funds

Frederick B. Paterson, financial secretary of Local 192 Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers of America in Stamford, pleaded guilty to appropriating $953.51 from the union. He was arraigned before Judge William Mabrtlie and committed to jail for three months. State's Attorney Homer Cummings said Paterson was trusted and used the money for his own use.

America Frederick B. Paterson Stamford William Homer 5 Cummings Patarson Peterson

Kiwanis Club Hears Automobile Dealer Address

At the neon luncheon the Kiwanis club heard John C. Martice an automobile dealer as the principal speaker discussing Nash cars and service writes for car owners His talk occurred before 65 members and several visitors Two new members Ralph E McEldowney and William B Griffin were admitted and introduced

Kiwanis Clup John C. Martice Nash ‘Cay Wateh Ralph E. McEldowney Stacks and Bonds William B. Griffin The Holmes and Edwards Silver Company

Milford Monted Summer Police Expanded in Third Precinct

The Milford Police Board approved adding a motorcycle to the Third precinct for use patrolling from Laurel Beach to Fort Trumbull Beach. Sgt Henry Galbronner will command the bike for the rest of the year, stored at Engine House No 5 when off duty. The force now includes three mounted officers with two on state road patrol and east shore resorts. Memorial Day marks the summer schedule start, with a plan for several additional supernumeraries to join through the season.

Milford Solice Board of Police Commissioners Sergi Henry Galbronner Laurel’ Beach Fort Trumbul Beach Galbronner No- 5 Aire Board Serst Gilbronner Sergt R. T. Hibbard Douglas King East Shore Bered

Seek Assailants Of Two Girls On Lonely New Jersey Roads

Newark police launched a wide search for one or two men who attacked two girls on deserted roads near the city. Miss Ethel Weidbers, a New York writer visiting Caldwell, said a well dressed pair dragged her into an expensive car, but she escaped by grabbing the wheel and steering into a ditch. A nurse working for Rudolph Compton reported another assault near Cedar Grove, where a man lurked behind bushes and seized her from behind before she resisted and fled.

Newark N. J Jersey Ethel Vi Weidbers New York Caldwell Rudolph P. Compton Maontcinir Cedar Grove

Paper Industry Crafts Sign New Agreements in York

May 11 report that seven of the largest newspaper manufacturers signed wage agreements with skilled and semi skilled workers in the paper industry while unskilled craft groups faced potential strike. Three companies signed contracts including both labor classes, four more signaled readiness, and seven firms remained in arbitration. Minimums ranged from 38 cents an hour for semi skilled to about 1 dollar for paper makers and power house workers. All general wage reduction demands were withdrawn as unskilled terms were dropped from consideration.

York Arbitration Sro BP R

Delicate Voile Waist Descriptions In Dress Shop Ad

Light and delighting voile waists priced at $2 highlight voile with filet lace trim around a graceful collar. Embroidered dots accent short sleeves. another model features color dot accents in blue pink or lavender with collar and cuffs. Second floor.

Motor with the new Blue Book

A larger Blue Book offers clear directions for 83 000 miles of travel across New England New York and Canada It covers New York and parts of Pennsylvania Ohio and New Jersey and consolidates two volumes into one with touring information and road directions for $4. Main floor rear.

Herstofore New England New York Canada Pennsylvania Ohio New Jersey

Howco grape juice for cool drinks

Howco grape juice is described as a delightful tang when mixed with lemonade. It is pressed from Concord grapes and bottled for sale, offered in pint size bottles. The ad highlights a distinctive cooling beverage using ginger oil and mentions storage details in the front basement at 35 cents per pint.

Concord Dee

Tasteful patterns and special prices for homespuns

Season colors and quality fabrics advertised for sale on the third floor. Sea son tan green rose and periwinkle woolen fabrics measure 56 inches wide at $1.50 with Shepheard checks in brown navy or black at $1.25. Krepe Knit silk and Taffeta silks sold in navy henna white black and other combos from $1.25 to $3.25.

Copenhagen

Textile and trimming sale list with various fabrics

A miscellaneous sale listing items such as white gel silk finish ribbons embroidery edging and colorite renewals for straw hats. Includes Warran's Featherbone belting elastic web bias seam tape babies socks lingerie tape middy faces and nainsook rubberized aprons with prices from 9c to 1.25 and small accessories like hair nets and marcel hair.

Warran Marcel

New Low Shoes Feature Graceful Design and Patent Leather

Light summery beauty marks the new line of women's low shoes. Patent leather one strap pumps with gray suede offer a slim look and comfortable instep strap. Black kid leather pumps with a slender effect, low heels, and a smart rear strap add finishing touches on the main floor display.

Athena underwear line draws praise for fit and comfort

Nice new Athena underwear and stockings described as notably cool and well fitting with soft cotton yarn. The notice highlights tailored fits, lightweight bodices and vests by size, children’s vests, and stockings in white or black, with prices listed and a note of left aisle rear placement.

Enon

Handsome Silk and Lambskin Gloves Catalog Item

Imported lambskin gloves of splendid fit and color options white tan or black priced at $1.05. New silk gloves advertised at $1 with smooth fitting and lustrous finish in mastic blue and white. Children’s silk gloves in white or tan charoisette priced at 25 or 5 cents.

Strawberry shortcake Friday lunch special

Friday lunch menu item Strawberry shortcake with whipped cream is highlighted as a prime dessert. The note emphasizes a tasty finish to the meal and mentions the dish as part of a lunch service in the basement area.

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