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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1922

Page

4

Diphtheria Cases Rise More In September

Diphtheria cases showed a rise in September with 21 cases and one death, compared to August. The increase is linked to school openings, with 13 cases recorded in the early part of September. Scarlet fever cases also rose above normal, totaling 12, up from August, while tuberculosis saw 1 death among 15 cases. Other diseases reported included measles, typhoid, whooping cough, polio, pneumonia, influenza, mumps, and 56 other cases. A weeklong tuberculosis campaign was planned by industrial health groups from October 28 onward.

Board of Health Companicable Miserse Department Waek Thy Elitr. Cet

Ansonia Man Allegedly Used Illegal Convention Proxy

Ansonia reports a Democratic Probate convention in Seymour elected Leo T. Molloy as judge of probate amid claims of proxy fraud. Melloy allegedly acted as proxy for absent delegate Jason Wright, with Wright naming Patrick OConnell. proxies reportedly misassigned a Molloy name. Gordella backers protest. investigation underway.

Ansonia Seymour Leo T. Molloy Gordella J. J. Melloy Ik ix Democratic State Committee Melloy Jason Wright Ilegally Gardella Leo Molloy Son Wright Patrick O'Connell George Molloy T Hat J. 3 Molloy Patrick O.connell Alges Cordella

Nazarene Church Opens New Quarters at Fairfield Avenue

Special opening services Sunday led by Mrs. Diane Henderson pastor of the Nazarene church formerly on Cannon Street now worshiping at 306 Fairfield Avenue. Services are set for 10 30 a m 2 and 730 p m with A B Withington announcing the move as associate worker of the church.

Diane Henderson The Nazarena Church Cannon Street Fairfeld Avenue A. 8. Withington T3o Pe

First Fairfield Woman Elected to Public Office

Amnath Bulkley, the first woman nominated and elected to public office in Fairfield, ran as the Democratic nominee for the town school committee and narrowly trailed the Republican candidate Simeon Pease. Both won a seat as the election covered two board members under the town charter. The report notes the grand juror results, with seven of eight winners elected and Howard J. Flanagan defeated.

Grand Jusora Howard J. Flanagan Democrats Sma Jamsey Sherman Tig Raytone Ives Cher Association Sherman School Sylvia Johnson Schoo American Legion Legion House

Building Permits Granted to Total Value of 25000

Eighteen building permits totaling 25000 were issued by the Building Commissioners last night. It lists new frame dwellings and garages on streets including West Main East Main American Bank and Trust Co. area, plus several private garages and one church. Names include Brayton P., Stanley, Rex, Grasuila, Castorio, Cuetanio, Lint, Sterline, Mutlser, Hudaik and others with various addresses across the city.

East Main American Bank and Trust Co Clemront Ostre Summerfield Methodist Episcopal Church Connecticut Brierlick Birmingham Street Brayton P. Stanley Farle Street Henry Nol Shopas Alpine’ Street Evalyn A. Rex Clink Street Nicholas Grasuila Carroll Avenue Carmi 2 Glenys Diernum Avenue Binger Sterline Street Toby Castorio Sterling Street Tony Cuetanio Tama Pipe Street West Aesteriae Inrarin & Sons Iroll Avenue Hitlcrest Sheridan Street

Yale Debaters for Oxford Meet Choose New Fave

Yale selects its debate team for Oxford meet with Horace Voorhis Kenosha Wis and K M Lin Oxford among aff firm and Spencer Whedon Thomas Venum Edward Majoanks and Bullinger Yale members named with alternates in a list of participants for the Friday debate.

Oxford Horace J. Voorhis Kenosha Wis Yaley K. M. Lin Hollis Kernan Mollywood Coal Yale Spencer H. Whedon Madina Thomas Venum Witsela Yule Edward Majoanks Axford W. J. Bull

Man Wanted Here Taken in Oregon

Griffin formerly of Bridgeport was received yesterday in Portland Oregon charged with forgery. He is alleged to have defrauded a meal banking firm of 222 dollars. Griffin was represented by Portland police as will if we takes across to continent to stand trial in Bridgeport. Yesterday the firm he is claimed to have swindled withdrew their charges against him.

BP FL Griffin Bridgeport Portland Ore

Milford Observes Fire Prevention Week Events

Milford residents observe Fire Prevention Week with proclamations and inspections of public buildings and congested districts. Fire board will file condition reports for public viewing and underwriters. Essay contest at Central Grammar School offers five dollars in gold for best piece on fire prevention. Board of Fire Commissioners to reorganize Thursday. Police banquet planned at Smith's Indian River Rest with Judge Plath presiding. Fire inspectors report dangerous candlery at Merwin's and Sound View hotels. several buildings left open after season. Clinton Carpenter of New York to take over Willard property in March.

Milford Harding Ord Governor Lake Alvin ©. Smith George J. Smith and Son Central Grammar School Smith Oo Fire Board Wititen Robertson Central School Willam M. O'Mara Board of Fire Commissioners W. Lyon Robert— JSON la¢ Qentral School Board of Poe Commissioners Milford Police Department Smith's Indian River Rest Omar W. Plath Walte Milford Pire Merwin's Bea Soundview Merwin Clifford Calverly Hotal Wittard Fort Trumbull Beach Hogelry Alex Mrs. Calverly Sara Clinton Carpenter New York Willard

Reception for Grand Warden Clabby of N C P

A reception for Grand Warden Clabby of the New England Order of Protection was held at multiple lodges in Wat Brod Street with members from the state convention in New Jersey. Grand Warden Joseph IS presided, announcing a prize for each new member and detailing talks by officers and local dues.

Joseph E Ngland Order of Protection I Tla Sea Mer Grideenarr New Juondan Te Uisa Thomas Payne Terhiry Thare Hart Carissy Mise Tellar BevAr Aldanas Atisans Isdith Fuller Helen Tescentt

Try This If You Have I Dandruff

A vintage advertisement promotes using four ounces of plain urinary liquid arven at night to dissolve dandruff. It claims immediate scalp relief and silky hair by morning, promising the product is inexpensive and widely available at dry goods stores.

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