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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1926
Page
4
A Huntington Cedar Cliff area gathering saw local clubs and residents enjoy a relaxed weekend. Activities included school open days, a Blue Albes class meet, and visits by residents to Stratford and Brockton. The piece lists numerous locals, visitors, and minor events such as a plant donation and travel to Detroit, New Jersey, and Venice Center for extended visits.
New Haven May 13 AP Mactha Direaux 39 a domestic is held by police for investigation following a jewelry theft from the Whitney avenue home of Bernard Steinbach valued in the thousands A coat worth 190 from Steinbach home is also alleged to have been taken A trunk belonging to Direaux containing many fineries was found Police say she worked at other homes where some items were stolen She is held on a 2000 bond on a technical charge of idleness.
Several Monroe residents of the Christian Endeavor society attended the convention in Hartford over the weekend. Attendees included Misses Lige Standish Frances Martha Elizabeth Hurd Evina Oakley and Messrs Percival Standish Edward Kenneth Merrill Fred Sherman and Kenneth Burr.
New York City salesman H B Menne recounts how he failed to sell skin creams until he treated constipation with Carter's Little Liver Pills. He notes a rapid improvement in his complexion and claims a healthier appearance after using the product. Druggists advertise the pills in 25 and 50 cent packages.
Massachusetts plans more than thirteen million dollars in state, county, and town highway work this year. Revenue from motor vehicle fees will fund the effort, with fees totaling about 34.1 million. Additional funds come from court fines and federal general aid for through highways.
A Wash ington Lodge No 19 delegation and Lady Martha Chapter No 108 attend Sen E M E church service where Rev War rem preaches on Free Masonry ideals. The report notes education democracy and brotherhood as Masonry goals and lists ensuing church and social events in Easton and Bridgeport areas with numerous residents attending gatherings and visits.
Warren county grand jury reindicts Izzy Presser for escape from a prison road camp in July 1821. He had been previously indicted for talk and the charge dismissed after Superintendent Long testified the escape attempt failed. Presser escaped July 31, 1931, at Holton Landing on Lake George and was captured later. Governor Smith ordered parole revocation after the parole board had voted to free him. Long testified about kidnaping and shooting claims before the current grand jury.
May 18 notices from Georgetown detail weekend guests from Bronx and New York, travel to Ballyilie and Union Theological Seminary, and several local visits. Community groups announce church events including the Ladies Aid, WCTU covered dish supper, and the Epworth League theatre production Hurricane Wooing at the Masonic Hall Friday at eight.
A May meeting of the Newtown Hook and Ladder company formed a committee to organize a carnival at the Newtown Inn on May 9 and 31 with an out of town orchestra and dancing. The event aims to avoid clashing with nearby towns carnivals and follows last year's success and strong patronage. Also noted is Rev William H Kennedy supervising cemetery cleanup at St Roses with a memorial service planned for Sunday afternoon May 30 conducted by Father Kennedy and Father Murphy.
Mrs Knapp of Bridgeport hosted guests at the Kutcher home on White Plain street over the weekend. Eleanor Beach entertained Miss Huth Wooster of Maine at Miss Mills school and at the Beach home. The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge club gathered at Miss Cora Beach’s home. The Trumbull Alumni meet at Center school Wednesday at 3 pm. Plans for a May 29 dance. Woman's Community club meets Thursday at 2:30 pm in the library. An evening entertainment and social by the Woman's Guild at the church social room at 8 pm with a small admission and refreshment fee. Mr Emanuel Kurtz and family, with Edith and Emma Kurtz, visited Hatfield Mass over the weekend. Stanley Brinsmade and Edna and Walter Brinsmade visited News Sunday at the Booths on Daniels Farm. Mrs Jennie Brinsmade ill and under Dr George Smith care. Mr Clark and family moved into Mrs EB Smith’s Nichols road house recently vacated by Arthur Linley and family.
A notice promotes testing doorstep delivery of the Morning Telegram to improve daily preparation and community contact. It invites readers to arrange a trial by calling Barnum 6100.
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