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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
5
Those who already paid membership fees for Beardsley park golf course will receive refunds in a few days upon presenting their tickets at the clubhouse. The Park Department ruled that no fee should be charged for the Municipal links. Individual fee was three dollars and five dollars for a family membership.
Prominent citizens consider establishing an auto camp near the city following an approval at a Chamber of Commerce auto camp committee meeting attended by D. Troxell, Henry J. Cliffe, and Tory Powhett. A four to five acre site with shade, water, and facilities is planned with municipal funding or private gifts. A second planning session is expected soon. Miss Welen Mack Demiel of Stratford returned home from a visit at her cousin’s summer home in New Haven. Momaveuin Beach,
A Westinghouse design, noted for artistic styling, integrates radio receivers into a decorative room setting. The Aeriola Grand resembles a phonograph with a hidden Vidum radio, while a compact RC set appears as three boxes. The article highlights a Cuban engineer tuning East Pittsburgh radio concerts and mentions a small transmitter for amateur use.
Washington May 34 Republican members of the Senate Finance committee were served notice by chairman McCumber to set busy right away and agree on terms of a soldier bonus bill. He said he will report forthwith a modification of the bill and may summon the full committee this week.
The Lions' Club heard a talk on the American Valuation Plan, linked to a pending tariff bill amended by Semete finance committee member J. Driscoll of New York City. The talk covered benefits for manufacturers and workers, aiming to protect American industry and maintain living standards. Charles H. Wail won a fancy bed spread prize donated by American Fabric Co, with John Caraher presiding as chairman.
Bertha Toczko a 15 year old of 448 Kossuth street told police she was robbed at 7 near Water street and Gold street by two men who restrained her and took five dollars from a legal pocket. She could not describe the robbers or their route.
Memorial Day parade plans finalized with formation points for divisions and march order led by grand marshal Calain Williams Lounsbury. The procession steps at 10 a.m. from Broad Street to Park Avenue Seaside Park and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, with flag-raising ceremony near the sea wall drive and rear of the flag staff. The line includes Grand Marshal and staff, Coast Artillery units, city bands, veterans groups, and local Boy Scouts, totaling multiple units from Bridgeport and surrounding communities.
The Harry G Congdon Post American Legion marked its third anniversary at the Nesion home on Golden Street. Speakers included Lynn W. Wilson, Howard Com mander of the G. A. R, and G. P Moore. Wilson discussed his trip to France and Belgium. Conw rat Tavingston played concertina with others performing vocal selections.
A fragmented catalog-like entry shows assorted goods and prices including whisk brooms Cotorite Wie Stocking Feet Hook and Eye Tape shoe polish Peechee While Shot Cleaner shoe laces Rotex combination clothes hangers and related sales terms written in a storefront style. The text is partial and lacks complete context or totals.
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