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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement touts Twink color flakes as a new method to restore faded blouses and fabrics. It claims boiling water dissolves the flakes, producing fast even colors such as baby blue, Copenhagen turquoise, and rose, with no fabric damage beyond water.
The American Legion dedicates a remodeled building in Loungleh hosting veterans and wives with a ceremonial opening led by Meter Wilson and Judson Wheeler. Attendees include delegates from American Legion posts in New Haven and Woriturd, Spanish War Victorans, and local officials. The new quarters feature a basement walk, ballroom, kitchen, rollerd room, showers, and a wide hallway leading to the main ball room with period decorations.
Stratford women organize a G. O. P. club selecting an executive slate and district representatives across town sections including Mrs. Jum Richardson chairing with Mrs. Nathan Wells Prines, Mrs. Desemiah Huntington, and several others named for local posts.
Obituary notes the death of Johanne O Wren at her home on State Street after illness. She was active in Saint Basil’s community. Funeral arrangements include a Wednesday service and a Mass at 7. Other obituaries referenced on page nine.
The report details unsettled wet conditions north of Sandy Hook and moderate winds around Hatteras with mostly northeast flow. Temperatures run well below seasonal averages while observations reference several locations and time marks, including Atlantic City and New Haven. Moon phases and tides are noted alongside cloud cover, sun times, and light wind shifts.
To relieve catarrhal deafness and head noises, mix 1 ounce of Paralat Colouble with hot water and a sugar granule. Take one tablespoon hourly for one day. Open breathing should improve as distressing head sounds ease.
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