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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1922
Page
3
John Munro Longyear, a capitalist and mining engineer with major interests in mineral ventures and lumber, died suddenly at his Brookline residence. A former mayor of Marquette, Michigan, he was born in 1850 in Tanning, Michigan.
Damage estimated at 200 dollars resulted from a Saturday night blaze at the A Levy property 708 Madison Avenue. Gregory Doyle a ladder man with Engine Company No 4 was cut on the face by falling glass and treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr A B Margulis.
Seven people were arrested Saturday night across three police raids. A combined pool hall and restaurant at 102 Bank Street was raided for the fourth time, and Joan Gustavson and alleged partner Thomas F. Downing were held on $300 bail. Gustavson carried a pint of liquor. Della Cummings, proprietor of 20868 Main Street, faced arrest at another alleged resort. A man and a woman were detained at Mrs. Hop Lee’s laundry, 863 Brewer Street, described as an opium smoking den. Lee was held as proprietor and frequent patron. opium and pipes were seized.
New York May 28. Attorneys for General Gregoria Semenoff demand a hearing, stating the petition to Senate Education and Labor Committee has been ignored by Chairman Borah. They urge the committee to grant Semenoff an immediate hearing and protest alleged in justice.
Reginald Campbell of 558 Fairfield Avenue rolled a police Dont Park Hero sign on Jenn Street last night. He was seized by First Parka precinct officers for breach of the peace and released after posting a 25 dollar bond.
An advertisement extols White Rose Bread as the Master Loaf of the Six Bakers, praising carefully chosen flours lard salt sugar rich whole milk water Fleischmanns Yeast and a new wrapper with a checked tea towel pattern. It urges readers to ask for the bread at grocery stores.
Stratford town manager Walter W. Hubbell complains of difficulty obtaining financial details and must dig for information. Councils discuss finance director role, noting pay and responsibility gaps while noting $16,093 in treasury, $17,184 in bills due, and $33,248 to bridge to June. Notes due July 1 may be renewed for months.
Milford Mason lodge held Past Masters Night observing Captain E I Ford’s 50 years as a Mason. The event featured a Master Mason degree, a quartet recital, and Worshipful Master Thomans presenting a commemorative medal. Ford, trustee for decades and father to three lodge members, was celebrated by family and brethren.
Iowland presents Northshore dresses made in Gloucester in old fashioned style for lasting fit and satisfaction. Models 1021 and 4022 shown with gingham fabric, ornate collars and sleeves, embroidery, and peplum effects. Entire assortment available in all sizes for five dollars.
A fresh shipment of summer hats in crepe de chine canton crepe and baronette arrives in lavender grey pink orange and white. Some are elaborately embroidered while others feature dainty flower trims matching the hat color. navy Latin hats with rolling brim styles are included. Few duplicates, perfect for warm days and current costumes.
Round necks with dainty collars and lace trim slip on or buttoned front guimpes designed to wear with jumper dresses. Models feature unbuttoned back or buttoned front. Described as very attractive and specially designed for jumper dresses. Priced at two shillings. Second Moor, rewr.
Advertises women welcome undergarments with "Athena" knit step-ins in lisle with elastic band and crochet trimmed tops. Includes beaded or silk ribbon straps. Also lists boys and girls wainsocks union suits bloomers and knee-length styles up to 16 years priced at 75 to 85 cents.
Summer children's outfits are described with easy care fabrics and neat styling. The shop highlights green and white gingham, white pique, madras with tiny dots, knife-pleated collars, brown piping, and embroidery, offered for ages 2 to 6 at $4.75 on the second floor rear.
Fashion's palette showcases sport shades such as faschia jade petit winkle along with blue pink red lavender black and white Shetland glow floss for light weight sweaters 15c 24c 35c Germantown 28c Knitting yarn and art wool 59c to 1 25 a hank Third floor center See Fashion's palette window display in Main St window Monday.
An ad describes knitted bathing suits in plain colors with colored bands in black, brown, navy, gold, orange and black. Styles promise comfort and no stretch. Women misses and children priced at 5 and 7.50 dollars. Wool caps 75 cents and wool socks 1.75 to match the suit. Second floor rear.
Box containing 1 table cloth Sanico spoons 6 Sanico forks 6 plates 6 napkins ent ire set 29c Forks and spoons by the dozen separately at 8c doz. Third floor rear.
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