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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1924

Page

2

First Subscribers to Chest Increase Gifts

The Community Chest drive reports large gifts and many donors. Major contributors include Raybestes workers at Section I and prominent local firms like International Silver, Bridgeport National Bank, and the First Bridgeport National Bank. Designated gifts are encouraged with receipts to subscribers and hosts from First Presbyterian assisting luncheon.

Mann Johannes Schiott Christian Brothers Raybestes Company First Presbyterian Church Stratfield Hotel CP. Melick I. F Whitney J. S. Wade F. V. Coville H. A. Thornburs J. S van Stone Fred B. Curtis Bridgeport Metal Goods Co Bridgeport Public Market City Savings Bank Fred “A. Armstrong Andrew Smith Allen W. Paige Georges H. Edwards John T. King Irs Frank Miller Meigs & Co Misa Wthel R. Sterling W. B. Spencer Lawrence Cornwall Samual Krupka Davey Brothers Frank D. Bell Carl Foster E. A. Jennings George B. Crawford Guy P. Miller Bridgendort Housing Co Kresge Co Henry W. Hincks Richard Oppel Harry B. Curtis Bernard 3. Ashman Ered S. Ashman aWwintie EF. Hobbs Noyes A -AlHing Smith and Egge W. B. Aller Roy E. Clark R. W. Sogewell J. C. Stanley Anthus H. MacKenzie Roderic J. MacKenzie S .Rowland Hunter Walter R. Clark Arthur L Platt Samuel F. Beardsley R. S. Netthercut Charles H. Hough Paul BH. Miller Robert Dames Thos. PR. Taylor Caroline F. Leigh A. M. Comley Anker W. L. Weadon H. J. Lewis Oyster 1 Co C. J. Simpson Guil Refining Co J. Se Dire George Eeewards Sfiss Lille Lockes Fils Louie Jenkins J. M.comey H. H Amt Meics & Co Hadley Co Brooks Fur Co SS Kresge Co Conlin & Co 8. S. Kresge Co I. M. Strayur Tiarry Read KH. Meldowney Willams Kelley Robert Bradley W. Harrison EB. Jennings Ho Simpson R. Oppel M. Dunbar WH. W. Hersey J Pullman D. A. Mitchell Carl Dietz Marshall G. Crawford Ted Phillips G. M Barker W. Covile L. R. Salabes G S Griggs A. H. Hancock Sedna

Merritt district conventions elect delegates and officers

Robert T. Cherry chaired the 2st district convention with Mary A. Brennan as secretary and one ballot cast for two Delegates Representative George N. Winkel stone. Winkel stone chaired the 22nd district meeting with Maury N. Bassett as secretary. Joseph C. Ivers presided and Frank Wheeler was clerk at the 29rd district delegates convention. Meanwhile small son’s jersey suits in autumn greens with detachable white pique collars appear.

Robert T. Cherry Mary A. Brennan Spafford Cooper George N. Winkelstone Chaiman Maury N. Bassett Joseph C. Ivers Frank Wheeer

Dawes Plan Proposed for China Economic Aid

A Dawes Plan for China arranged by business leaders, not diplomats, is reported to be discussed at a forthcoming conference in Peking. The plan would help China out of financial distress and possibly coordinate funding of old Chinese obligations. American business interests consider inviting foreign powers and doing so via business channels.

New York Associated Press China Far East State Department Farley Peking T. Wag Dawen Plin Wang Mght Pacific Federal Reserve Bank Longeport Bridgeport

Merritt Candidacy Sparks Fairfield County Support

Fairfield county residents rally behind Merritt for Congress amid talk of a possible special election if he moves to the Senate. Local officials and party leaders emphasize backing the organization ticket, citing cost concerns and a desire for a strong administration ally in Congress.

Contereas Congress Merritt Fairfield County Whittaker Mervittts Dudae Tight Renera Connecticut Tam Mmerritt House of Rensentiatives Renate Mlatattan John TL BA Shelton Fairfield Cnuity Athert M. Lavery Prairfield Latse Salatarial Meritt EU Nomi Nated Hill Organization Mer Tavery New York City William T. Gatley Bethel Trams Toamtaing Hadford Stephen Radford Iacipe Greenwich Walter D. Daskem Stamford Lavenport Redford Hel

Princess April Lyric at New Lyric theatre a lively musical comedy

Telegram staff reviewer notes Princess April at the New Lyric theatre blends Spring humor with a youthful musical comedy. Jessa Kosta shines as Princess April supported by Andrey Maple Nathaniel Wagner Stanley Forde and others delivering stage vigor and comic moments led by Harry Clarke May Boley and Dorothy Appleby in witty callbacks.

April By Telegram Princess April New Lyric Theatre Barry Fownly Dame Beauty Blamor Honorg Jessa Kosta Thas Trish Coquette Andrey Maple Katheryn Alley Nathaniel Wagner Roger Utvey Stanley Forde Sam Barry Max Hof Man, Jr Robert Fallon John Young Patrick Daly Iarry Clarke A. Sharpe May Boley Mrs. 6Wift Dorothy Appleby Marjorie Hale Harry Clarke Saporter Marjorie Hale Prise Dumbell Mrs. Swift

Ketchup King Tells Court He Was Pestered by Girl

New York court heard office boy, stenographer, and chauffeur testify as Misa Muriel Buell of Westchester faced a disorderly conduct charge with Jefferson Livingston, the so called Ketchup King, as complainant. Witnesses described Buell’s visits to Waldorf apartment and Livingston’s Wall Street office, including demands for money and a gun, with earlier contract suit over monthly payments.

New York Misa Muriel Buell Westchester N.Y Jefferson Livingston Keteaup Livingston Misa Buell Waldorf-Astoria Wall Street

Steals Chickens Leaves Heads Behind in Norwalk

Norwalk reports a chicken theft from Sam Jacxman in Jaymond area over the weekend. One dozen birds were stolen and beheaded, then scattered in the yard. Police investigate along with Mr Dickman amid a string of minor robberies in Jute.

Norwalk Sam Jacxman Jaymond Dickman

Meetings Tonight Selections From Bridgeport Area Lodges and Clubs

A sprawling list of meetings tonight includes Purity Shrine No 1, Mithra Lodge, Pythian Sisters, and numerous local lodges and clubs by address across Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Delegates from Greenwich and Stamford attend the Republican caucus with mentions of Merrill support hints and party leadership, plus notes on district conventions and committee appointments.

Purity Shrime Sherine Jerusalem Main Street Bridgevort Rifle Club Aremory Konckapotanain O. RB Mithra Lodge K. of P Main Calanthe Temple Pythian Sisters Pequennock Lodge LO. C Broad Street Carpenters and Joiners Him Street First District Republican Club State Street Seaside Hive Ladies of the Maccabees Arch Bridgeport Typothetae of America Cannon Street Temple Sisterhood of the Congregation B'nai Israel Park Avenue Temple Amoricus Knights of the Maccabees Doric Lodge A. M Immediate Relief Association Joan C. Tuthill W. Co Ivy Grove Woodmen Circle Btata Barbers Fairfield Avenue Abraham Lodge Victoria Lodge I. O D St. George Stratford Avenue Order of de- Molay Masonic Temple Catherine McGarty Post Amercon Legion

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