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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
3
Sivitans will hear Captain Daley at noon in Strifield to discuss fire prevention and routine business. Wyman John, elected president, will preside over the meeting and committee reports from last week will be reviewed.
A special meeting of the committee on foreign born of Bridgeport's Council on Social Agencies will be held at the University Club at 12 15 o clock noon Thursday. The group plans welcoming new residents and will discuss the Bridgeport program with John T Wadsworth director of Americanization at the Board of Education.
The Stratfield Parent-Teacher Association opens its fall program with a 3:30 PM meeting in the Stratfield school auditorium. Mrs Herbert W. Hoskins, new secretary, will report on the State Congress of Parents and Teachers. New officers preside for the first meeting: Mrs Fred A. Daniela president and others as listed.
Boston tests filed a complaint before the Interstate Commerce Commission challenging the New England Telegraph and Telephone Company rates and their relationship with parent American Telephone and Telegraph Company. The action questions charges and corporate ties.
An advertisement touts Kellogg's All-Bran as permanent relief for constipation and improved appearance. It claims widespread health benefits, doctor recommendations, a money back guarantee, and usage guidance, noting production in Battle Creek, Michigan and availability at grocers and restaurants.
The city faces a district by district battle as Anti King and Reorganization Republican delegates contest primary seats. Alderman Wilbert Sanford backs anti King mayoral backers while Reorganization aims to seize 19 delegates to control the city convention. Several King nominees face contested primaries across districts with multiple challengers and party tickets listed.
Obituaries report deaths of Charles Andrew Eliott at 432 Spring Street Devon after a long illness, with funeral at 4 PM from the Home yesterday. Marie Arndt 68 Stratford Avenue dies. funeral at 8:30 AM from Polke funeral parlors then high Mass at St Joseph's. Burial at St Michael's Cemetery. David Berry Stevens dies at home on Gen Ham Avenue. service at 8 PM. LeRoy Miller Orton dies in Westport age 53. funeral at Charles Fable parlors tomorrow 2:30 PM. burial Willow Brook Cemetery Westport.
Miss Mary Moriarity, once of Bridgeport and longtime Thomas P. Taylor Co. employee, died Sunday at the home of Mrs T. J. Lannon in Worcester after several weeks of illness. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary No. 50 A. H. and Lucetta Warner Companions. Funeral from Gallagher and Gallagher parlors, 571 Fairfield Ave., Wednesday at 9:20 a.m. with a high mass at 10 in St Augustine's, burial in St Michael's cemetery.
Rain and soggy surroundings reduce fair turnout with an estimated 5 060 on the opening day. Horse races postponed and spread through the week. Only half the tents erected as vendors set up stalls. midways to open fully Tuesday along with exhibits. Attendance expected between 25 000 and 80 000. excursion trains from New York and Massachusetts start arriving. cattle judging begins. dog show opens Wednesday.
A list of meetings in Bridgeport tonight includes lodge and fraternal organizations such as Bhonckapotawauh tribe O R M 1188 Main street the Mithra Lodge K of P 1230 Main street Pequonnock lodge I O F 1087 Broad street Puritan Shrine No 1 J 1125 Main street American Legion groups and various clubs and associations.
A well attended meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Y M A heard Calhoun the new general secretary discuss the organization's needs and ways the auxiliary could cooperate. After the business session Mary W Fones, the president, introduced Mrs Calhoun.
A catalog of textile goods and notions with prices. Includes machine oil 3 in 1, tape in various widths and colors, seam tape, binding materials, bias tape, mercerised ribbon and lingerie lace, elastic garters, and lace trim. Items offered in multiple yard lengths and color options with varied prices.
A catalog-style notice lists dress linings in white lawn in various sizes and waist options, white silk short waists, pearl button assortments, sunset soap dyes in multiple colors, Tintex and Whitex colors, Dipit and Shinola products, Blanco for white shoes, and plain shoe trees with modest prices.
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