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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1922
Page
5
Acting Postmaster General Bartlett announced Marion Ohio sent 100 day old chickens by parcel post to Washington for President Harding. The birds were bound for the White House and likely to roam briefly near the executive grounds before further handling.
Stratford's new pumping fire engine, now in New York, will arrive early next week. A Macik company representative will accompany the truck for tests at local creeks and hydrants before formal acceptance.
John Marshall a Norwalk restaurant keeper at 43 Main Street was arrested March 9 charged with having Aqner on premises for sale. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery yesterday afternoon for a hearing and bound over to the next term of the U S District court under bonds of 500.
Milford residents organized a poppy making session at the homes of Mrs. Anna Secor and Mrs. Bliss under the New Haven county Angel fund. About 300 red flowers were completed with 49,000 more expected to be produced, aiding National Poppy Day efforts. Participants included Mrs. Secor, Mrs. Bliss, Christine Wayne, Sadie Glyhn, Rose Baldwin, Lillian Corning, Margaret Hogan, Burns, OConnor and H Putney.
Milford by May 19 announced Dr. R. A. Lambert of New Haven Hospital will speak at a Sunday United service in the First Congregational to urge funds for Near East Relief. Proctor heads Milford committee urging a $000 allotment to aid 15 orphans for one year at 20 per child.
Westport May 19 Special A meeting of the old home Guardsmen was held to organize a Veterans of the Connecticut State Guard post. About 30 men attended. Edward C. Nash was named commander with W. Acard secretary and John F. Godlison treasurer. The post will be named the Albert Balting Post in memory of Alf Giellag. Poppy sales began to aid disabled veterans, with proceeds supporting their needs. Additional notes mention local society meetings, land transfers, and travel plans of residents.
Representative J Q Tilson expects about 1007 American soldiers to remain in the Rhineland under Allied occupation. He notes the War Department order for complete withdrawal in Germany stands, but hopes Baris and the French runivtar will confer with Germany as the situation develops.
Professor George Tawees of Atlanta University will headline a monster mass meeting of the Bridgeport branch of the National Association for Advancement, held at Messiah Baptist Church on Arab Street Tuesday evening. The Bridgepark branch plans a membership drive during the event. Townes is known for his engaging oratory and deep local ties.
Michael Trabiano a peddler was indicted and arraigned on first degree murder charges after allegedly shooting officer Patroman Douglas Hay. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. The case cites a duty ordinance violation as context for warrants. The next court appearance is set for May 24.
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