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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1920

Page

9

Council of Social Agencies to perfect city Federation Friday

The Council of Social Agencies plans a Friday meeting at the Charities Building to form a permanent committee and draft a constitution and by laws for a federated funds drive in Bridgeport. Albert J. Lavery led the move with Attorney David Day as chair and Norman Leads and George L. Warren as co workers. Nineteen of thirty agencies voted in favor. hospitals and health boards yet to join.

Albert B. Tavery Tuavery David Day Marsh, Stoddard and Norman Leads Automatic Machine Company George L. Warren Warner Brothers Permanent Organization Committee Charities Gomeil Z All of the Federated Drive Vincent'’s Bridgeport Hospital Board of Recreation Federated Churches Board’ of Health Board of Charities Drive Bridgeport Albert J. Lavery

Democrats Must Wait Says Lewis on Reorganization

Former Senator James Mamisoninwis of Uunois told Joseph Tumulty at the White House that the Democratic party should wait to reorganize. He argued the next foreign policy fight depends on future events and that unity is needed to avoid obstructing the Harding administration and potential war in the Orient.

Bae Talis Porraby James Mamisoninwis Uunois Joseph Tumulty White House Harding Lewis United States

Thanksgiving Turkey and Fixings Hit Local Markets

Turkeys priced 58 to 80 cents a pound with King Turkey on the Midhkelman block for Thanksgiving at 64 to 80 cents. Prime birds from Newtown and nearby areas fetch top prices. housewives can buy turkeys from Wisconsin Michigan Texas and New York at 38 to 70 cents per 2 pounds. Large consignments of turkeys chickens and ducks head to local dealers. Fancy roasting chickens and ducks at 48 to 50 cents per pound. Prices show little change from recent years. Stores' Thanksgiving fixings list cranberries 20 cents a quart apples 1 50 a basket oranges 1 a haven bears 3 for a quarter celery 12 cents small bunches 25 29 cents large onions 10 cents a quart turnips 5 cents a sweet potatoes 6 cents a pound canned pumpkin 26 cents a can mince meat 30 cents a pound olives 36 cents a bottle pickles 30? cents a bottle figs 35 cents a pound chestnuts 26 cents a pound sugar 11 cents a pound. Bakeries offer Thanksgiving mince and pumpkin pies large enough for four family members for one dollar each with smaller fruit pies 30 cents each.

Newtown Wisconsin Michigan Texas New York California

Revival of Finance Board Favored by Bankers

Dugens Yego, Jr former managing director of the War Finance Corporation says hundreds of bankers across the central west back reviving the Finance Corporation. He cites widespread business distress and urgent need to restore financing including export trade support through the War Finance connection.

Chicago Dugens Yegor, Jr War Finance Corporation Central West Calder Senate Finance Corporation Meyer West Denver New Orleans Caldera Cleveland Des Moines Omaha Kansas City St. Louis

Realty Deeds and Bonds From Local Transfer List

Real estate transfers include Patrick J. Ryan to Michael J. Ryan on Hayes street and Arthur W. Burritt to David Schine on Second street. Mortgage and attachment actions involve Connecticut National Bank vs John J. Doyle et al and Bridgeport Savings Bank vs Amita Townsend et al, plus a Certificate of Attachment for The Bridgeport Sawer Construction Company.

Patrick J. Ryan Michael J. Ryan Hayes Street Arthur W. Burritt David Schine Second Street John CG Chamberlain G. W Plummer Island Brook Park Anna I. Greenlaw George M. C. Greenlaw Colorado Avenue Isaac M. Ullman New Haven Sigmund Loewith Theresa Ilerz Clarence Matilda Iranistan Avenue Connecticut Breweries Company Joseph Lomnitzer Pine Street Marcus Hirsch Suzanna Zeellinge French Street Zemsky Lena Zemsky Levine Capitol Avenue Mort The Ideal Coal Company North End Bank and ‘Trust Company Lindley Street Ik VT Kelley Daniel J. Clifford Wiliam J Belknap Holland Avenue Paul Johnson EL. H. Sackett Jewett Avenue George W. Plumer William Oo Moffatt Lot Island Brook Parts George W. Plummer Guaranty and Trust Company Robert Street William F. Chatley American Bank and Trust Company Orchard Street

Dupont Buys Large General Motors Block

Reports in the Financial District say Pierre S. DuPont and associates acquired a substantial block of General Motors common stock once held by W C Durant. Details were not disclosed, but the purchase is described as involving millions of shares. Dupont later confirmed selling a substantial block to the Dupont Securities corporation and indicated a large interest in Dupont stock.

New York General Motors Corporation W. C. Durant Pierre 5. Dupont Dupont Securities Corporation of Wilmington Del Dupont Corporation

Greece agrees to care for 90000 refugees

Paris dispatch says Greece agrees to receive and care for about 90000 Greek refugees. Foreign officials report the arrangement aims to provide shelter and support as part of a broader humanitarian response.

Greece Paris

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