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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
17
The advertisement touts the Wills Sainte Claire Six as the most advanced automobile yet with overhead valves camshaft oil bath cooling aluminum rods and crankshaft features. It promises unmatched engineering and performance with a low action fan and a water heated intake manifold and invites readers to phone for an appointment.
Gratia Houghton niece of Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton will marry Gillespie Rinehart son of Dr Stanley Rinehart and author Mary Roberts Rinehart. Photo taken in Washington after the announcement. Houghton is a noted horsewoman and tennis player who has been presented in London, Berlin, and American society. Rinehart follows his mother as an author.
Bridgeport Advertising Club limits annual Souvenir Dinner to no speakers or distinguished guests. Officer elections to be announced. Trout Co. manager to be toastmaster. Prizes funded by local firms. Three speakerless program with awards and entertainment planned for 240 attendees.
The Darien Improvement Association plans a mid May dance at Royle School on Saturday evening. Proceeds go to fund a trolley waiting room. Plans for a new Parish house for the Darien Congregational church have been let for bids. Joseph Greeney of Maple Ave has passed his druggist exams and is now licensed. Mrs Won Sales of Canton Island donated four hydrangea shrubs to Hoyle School.
Burglars forced entry into a Westport garage early yesterday, smashing a window and prying a door, stealing 1159 dollars from the cash register. James Wis reported the break in. Police investigate the Westside incident.
May 1 notice from Milford reports IM Mey 18 Soth graduates of the Flan 4 hal Mismith named local manager of the Milford Water Company at St Peters for retirement or transition duties.
Mosrol May 12 spec ill note reports the annual meeting of the Willing Workers of Stepney at the home of Mr and Mrs Perkins. Charles Bond elected president Irma Nichols secretary and Albert Kaumussen treasurer. Social notes mention entertainments and local gatherings including Danbury and Harmony Grange events. A road sale and a ladies auxiliary fundraiser are announced with a whist at the town hall.
A man identified as Charles Tivan, claiming to be a manager for a local corporation, told police he struck and killed his sweetheart in Steubenville Ohio. He said the tragedy occurred years ago and admitted planning to kill himself, but refused to reveal the company name.
A small earthquake was detected around 6 PM today near the University of Chicago. The tremor lasted about one minute five seconds with aftershocks noted, and observers say the quake’s direction and magnitude are being analyzed for precise fault guidance.
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