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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1921
Page
14
Fraternal editor notes meetings tonight for changes of dates and notes on several orders including Washington Avenue and Bridgeport groups. The Improved Order of Red Men will observe past sachem’s night tomorrow at 25 Main Street with the passachemusa degree to be conferred.
Sahum Sokelow chairman of the Worlds Zionist Organization will visit the city with Dr A Goldstein and Judse Dannerybaum of the Federal court New York to speak at a Keren Hayesod Bureau meeting next Sunday. Sokelow recently returned from Washington where he was assured of support from the State Department and the President for the National Home in Palestine movement of the Jews.
An advertisement touts Ironized Yeast tablets as a superior yeast supplement. It claims rapid improvements in weight, appetite, and complexion, citing concentrated brewer's yeast with added vitamins. Each 7 day package costs 31 cents, with special directions for children, made by the Tronized Yeast Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Milford mourns the death of former postmaster and veteran Grand Army of the Republic member Decesset Baldwin. He served as postmaster for a term and held multiple civic roles, with a long record in Milford and Orange County. The funeral is set for Tuesday at his home, with local post members as honorary bearers. He is survived by a widow Angelina Frost Baldwin and daughter Lotta, among others.
Five people die in a suspected poison fueled murder house. Neighbours report a feast on a dining table with champagne bottles and potassium compounds as investigators seek a motive tied to misappropriation and political perks. Victims identified include Celmres, husband, and Mrs. Townshend and daughter.
The Navy announces a December test at Hampton Roads of a nonrigid airship inflated with helium. The craft, 194 feet long and 43 feet in diameter, carries 781,000 cubic feet of gas and uses two 725 HP engines for a 10 mph demonstration. Helium, nonflammable and lighter than hydrogen, is presented as a potential military lifting gas with limited worldwide supply.
Bridgeport friends of Rev Bil Ward Downes mourn his death at the Mt Carmel rectory in Mt. Carmel. A solemn requiem mass will be held at 9 40 this morning in his own church. Burial will be in Sir Lawrence cemetery. Rt Rev John J Milan will officiate with Rev John Sayers and Rev Peter McLean giving remarks.
Prony B. Shesite, manager of Girarg carnival shows, was arrested in Bridgenurt land apring and charged with bigamy. Martha fated shesire of Worcenter Mass informed police that her yugho would be living in the city. He allegedly failed to provide support while residing with his wife Batter Timpking in this city. Police found the manager living with his wife and another person, with claims of prior divorce in Worcester.
Four children all under four were found hoarded in a Stratford boarding home run by Mrs Charles Athwatt of Johnson Avenue Stratford. Authorities removed the youngsters to Margaret Wattage at Hirshle Home while the parents in New York were contacted for placement and care.
A sweeping reorganization in Norwalk's police department shifts Chief Pennington to second district desk duty and moves Sergeant Bryan to head the patrol, aiming to rejuvenate leadership amid rumors and pending investigations. Mayor Barina endorses stronger police authority and an auxiliary force to support current officers.
The article discusses a revised hunting law adjusting rabbit and partridge seasons, ferreting rules with dogs, and limits on trapping. It notes a shorter closed season, details on how traps must be owned and licensed, and penalties for violations. It also covers town census efforts and property tax revaluation plans tied to local governance.
The Grand Army of the Republic will be served a hash by Women’s Relief Corps members Thursday afternoon on Main Street. A business meeting at 4:20 p.m. precedes the social hour. A sale of food and fancy goods will be held at Mrs. Charles Beers Broad home 26 Vine Street Tuesday after 2 p.m. Mrs. C. H. Beers leads the committee.
Harris Post plans to nominate officers at Thursday’s meeting held in the hall at 161 Washington avenue. Candidates Bert Wheeler George Knox and Henry Rising campaign actively canvassing members and recruiting new ones. Wheeler is Spanish American War veteran and Boxers War veteran. Rising chairs Parsfield county group and heads drum corps.
William Carwile Anderson a retired veteran printer for many years employed by the Post Publishing Company died yesterday at his home 2125 Main Street Bridgeport He was born in Mowbury and came to Bridgeport 27 years ago On Thanksgiving November 28 1884 he married a local woman according to the obituary
Mary Boehn is survived by Mary Boehn. three daughters Ruth Anderson an Omega school teacher Moriat Anderson contemporary. Mrs Paul Wooster a school teacher. two nieces Hazel Anderson Stratford Dwight McKay Danbury. Funeral at 5 30 Wednesday from home. Herbert Brown Olivet Congregational church pastor to conduct services. Burial in Laiveview cemetery.
Miss Othel Anne Clark daughter of Mrs Anna Clary of Parrott Avenue married John Exerritt of Black Rock Avenue at St Patrick's Church Thursday. Rev John G Lynch officiated. Bridesmaid Kathryn Robinson wore dark blue irinette. Best man was James Skerritt. Couple had a wedding breakfast at the bride's home and a weeklong trip to Washington DC before settling at 870 South Avenue.
Po lend sre Hmited faces cramped classrooms as about one third of its pupils lack proper accommodations. A large demo in Warsaw drew 10 900 marchers pleading for improved educational facilities.
Sufferers from asthma or bronchitis are promised rapid relief from a mysterious CAMPROROLL inhalation. The ad claims soothing vapors penetrate airways and lungs, easing breathing and treating chest colds and sore throats. It lists doctors' authorization to sell a 35 cent sample, manufactured in Atlantic City, NJ.
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