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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

9

Coal prices likely to stay below rival nations this winter

Cincinnati May 9 14 Assurance there would be an abundant coal supply for consumers in those years was given at the opening of the seventh convention of the National Association. It was stressed that the industry must avoid unfair price rises while a three year wage agreement to miners remains in force. J Brydon president urged cooperation for better understanding and service to the public. Harry L Gandy executive secretary cited transport facilities and the wage pact as reasons bituminous coal could be adequate this winter and mine prices stay lower than those in other coal producing countries.

Cincinnati National Association Harry L. Gandy

Norwalk Women to Meet for Annual AAUW Session

The Norwalk branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual business meeting at Hillside School on Friday. Reports from the Washington conference will be presented by Mrs. Helena Weed and Miss Vide Hunt ers of the Hillside staff.

Norwalk American Association University Hillside School Washington Helena i Weed

Salvage Efforts Underway For Graf Cruiser At Norwalk

In Norwalk on May 14 a 32 foot cruiser owned by Dr William E Graf of Marvin Beach was freed from rocks at Callender's Point after a leak. Captain Richtry Hendrick and crew built a cradle and towed the vessel to Norwalk. Judge Jenn J Walshs boat sank deep and repeatedly slipped from rescue lines during attempts to surface. Both Graf and Walsh were rescued Sunday night and escaped serious harm.

Norwalk William E Graf Marvin Beach Richtry Hendrick Callender’s Point Jenn J. Walsh

Rotary World Fellowship for Peace British Leader Speaks

Torquay England May 14 Guy Gundaker president of the International Association of Rotary clubs told hundreds of Rotarians that Rotary is a world fellowship and a movement toward international peace through understanding and good will. He urged Rotarians to exemplify high business ethics and to spread those standards locally as 98 700 Rotarians in 2 687 clubs in 26 nations form a united service oriented network.

Torquay Eng Rotary Clubs Will Guy Gardaker Puiddetpnis Jefiay British Isles Rotary Gundaker

Britain Rejects Air Plan to India and Proposes Research

In London on May 14, Prime Minister Macdonald announced Britain would reject the Burney airship scheme for bi weekly India service. The government will fund research on existing ships and build a new 6,000,000 cubic foot airship with overseas bases and two terminals to operate safely between England and India. A contract offer for a second ship may allow repurchase by constructors to support a state backed service. A supplementary £1.2 million is expected this year, with total outlay over fifteen years projected near £4 million but net cost capped at about £1.2 million after potential repurchase.

London India Macdonald House of Commons Air Ministry England Air Minister

Personnel changes in G. N. G. announced in general orders

Hartford May 14 Adjutant General orders list promotions and reassignments in the 192nd Field Artillery and related units. First Lt Patrick H Lyden shifts to Combat train Battery E. Lt Courtland A Palmer moves to Combat train First Battalion. Lt Howard S Ives reassigned to Headquarters First Battalion. Sgnt Joseph A Roseman becomes 2nd Lt in Field Artillery. Pvt Herbert H Bissell becomes 1st Lt Inf. Cpl James A Carolan discharged to accept Coast Guard Academy appointment. Leave granted to Capt George L Eaton May 12–31. Dr Alfred N Sweet named Middlesex County post surgeon. Lt Edmund F Pross o promoted to 1st Lt FA. Sgt William L Cummings promoted to 2nd Lt FA.

Hartford Patrick H. Lyden 192Nd Field Artillery Vadish Courtland A. Palmer 192 Field Artillery Howard 8. Ives Infantry R.C Field Artillery F. A William L. Cummings Leutenant Field Artillery Sullivan Headquaters

Governor selects Bridgeport men among delegates

May 14 Hartford reports Governor Templeton named delegates for Connecticut to the Thifty-Fhost annual conference of social workers in Toronto from June 25 to July 2. Appointees include Dr George C. Williams Hartford president of the State Department of Public Welfare and others from Meriden Middletown Hartford Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury and Milford.

Hartford Gmernor Templeton Thifty-Fhost Toronto Canada George C. Williams State Department of Public Welfare I Edward & Hoyd Meriden Connecticut School For Boxa Misa Caroline de Peniman Middletown Long Lane Farm Raymond F Gates State Department of Agencies Matthew Judge Diocesan Bureau of Social Service Clarence King Lridgeport Connecticut Conference of Social Work Mra Yercy T. Walden New Haven Connecticut Child Welfare Association Eugene Kerner Bridgeport Misa Rebecca United Jewish Charities of Alirtford

Norwalk Residents Suggest Roger Ludlow For East School

Norwalk officials invite resident suggestions for two new schools to be built by August first. One will be a Junior High in East Norwalk and the other a grammar school in Broad River. Roger Ludlow is a proposed name for the East Norwalk building and may be adopted.

Norwalk East Norwalk Broad River Roger Ludlow

Thieves Golden Medical Discovers and Pleasemi Pellets Ad

A testimonial from Mr H Doen of Last White Plains describes relief from anemia stomach trouble and constipation after using Thieres Golden Medical Discovers and Dr Pierce’s Pleasemi Pellets. He credits better sleep improved health and urges readers to consult their druggist for these remedies and to send 10 cents for a trial package.

Harrison Prrces Berome H. Doen Pierce Dr. Pierce Invalide’ Hotel Buffalo N

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