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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1922
Page
5
Stratford residents debate Sunday night movies as a public hearing set for Thursday at Town Hall draws a large crowd. Advocates push for permission while opponents fear Sabbath desecration, with council to gauge sentiment before any decision next week.
AONS CLUB MEMBERS TO WORK FOR HOSPITAL The Lions club plans ongoing outreach at meetings to support the Wresh Ate Home for Convalescent Children and Visiting Nurse schools. Edward L. Porter will address the group on scientific charity as city recreation leader Ve Gahan presides at Strat field noon meeting.
Frederick W Runner of Greenwich died Saturday after a lengthy illness. The funeral mass was held at St Micky's with pallbearers including Sueley, Joseph Wairetil, Ivan Maher, J Athert Bushes Lodans, and others.
John B Morris of Compo Beach, Connecticut, longtime resident and prominent real estate owner, dies at home after a life spanning key U.S. wars. A Civil War veteran who served as secretary to Admiral Porter, Morris was linked to notable figures and was among the oldest depositors at Chemical National Bank of New York. Funeral and burial details to be announced.
Campaign filings show Thomas G Burkley in the Fourth district with $11 for posters and $6 for postage. W P Larkay of the Second District reports $270 from town committee and $80 from Warner's club plus $110 for automobile rent and $10 for printing, totaling $300. James Casey, Eighth District treasurer, received $700 from a new committee and spent on work vehicles and incidentals.
The Bridgeport Automotive Association, Inc. presents a roster of member dealerships and associated brands including Dodge Brothers, Paige, Nash, Studebaker, Packard, Chevrolet, Hudson, Essex, Overland, Willys Knight, Chalmers, Maxwell, and others. Inv.
A fragmented report from Quigaho on November 21 outlines European fears of renewed armed conflict tied to postwar debts and reconstruction. It notes discussions among Allied leaders, calls for united action, and the need for Germany, Britain, and France to honor obligations while avoiding punitive measures that could destabilize recovery.
Fragmented OCR fragment lists figures and places including Washington New Orleans Knoxville and Knoxville and various names with scattered phrases about peace terms postwar order and European nations near war era tension. The readable text shows references to Versailles era, coal, currency, and advisory figures amid a chaotic roster.
A fragmented excerpt reports on Alaska railway business and government roles, noting transportation routes, river surveys, and coal movement near interior rail lines. It references profits, prices, and regional activity around the Bering Strait area with unclear names and dates.
Fragmented text reports sugar export figures and related financial terms across multiple lines. The readable segments reference the Philippines exporting 230000 tons of sugar, loans of unspecified grades, and distant mentions of places and institutions, with unclear context and numerous garbled words.
Chas Carpenter and the Engineers' club announce the arrival today of a guest from Philadelphia. A reception is planned at Stratfield hotel with City civics and local officials to meet the visitor, followed by events through Thursday in Bridgeport.
Chicago reports strong signs of recovery in American agriculture as state fairs and livestock exhibitors display high standards and enthusiasm. International Livestock Exposition General Manager 23. EL Weide notes deflation era ending, urging practical progress and better stock breeding, with December Chicago shows promising record-breaking performances and a major educational exposition planned for winter.
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