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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1924

Page

3

Care of Tourists Pressing Problem Cited by Coolidge

President Coolidge urged attention to tourist accommodations at a White House address to delegates of the American Civic Association American Institute of Park Administrators and the American Park Society He urged local government to lead with example and support civic welfare activities while stressing recreation parks playgrounds and good roads as essential factors in a constructive national program.

Washington Coolidge American Civic Association American Institute of Park American Park Society White,ouse Po Nabonal Joolidge

Gould Used Father’s Estate Says Counsel in Suit

New York October 9 counsel for Frank J Gould charged that George J Gould used money from his father’s estate to buy 24 000 shares of Pacific Express Company stock and then gave the stock to his wife. He claimed George Gould had only 762 000 in personal funds while estate money totaled about 2 472 000 and that 1 080 000 paid for the stock.

New York George J. Gould H. Hartman Pacific Press Company Walter 'B Walkerff Frank J Gould Jay Gould George Gould Walker Pacific Express Waller

Governors Push Car Out of Mud in Rain

In Oklahoma City a muddy scene unfolded as Governor Charles W Bryan of Nebraska and Governor M Trapp of Oklahoma aided seven others to push a stranded automobile bus back onto the road between Shawnee and Oklahoma City. Bryan was returning from a speech in Shawnee.

Bryan Oklahoma City Nebraska Oklahoma Here Shawnee Okla Charles W Bryan Tdemocraty M . Trapp Shawnes

Greater Demand for Workers in State Offices

Hartford reports September showed higher demand for state office workers with 42 44 applicants seeking work and 39 50 securing positions across five bureaus. New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury and Norwich posted rises in employment applications and help requests, with significant shares finding placements.

Hartford Fhe Free State New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury Norwich

Drunken Driver Forfeits Bond After Appeal

Jester Moody of this city forfeited a $200 bond after failing to appear in the Court of Common Pleas when his case was called before Judge Frederick W Hawford. Moody had appealed a $100 lower court fine for driving while intoxicated. In a separate case James Sullivan of Bridgeport pleaded guilty to driving without a license and paid $2 fine with $11.89 costs after appealing a City report fine.

Jester Moody Atlantic Street Criminal Court of Common Pleas Frederick W Hawford Moody James Sullivan Bridgeport

Rotarians Push Ambulance Plan At Westport Beach

Westport Rotarians initiated plans to raise funds for an ambulance to aid emergencies at Compo Beach. The proposal, backed by the Compo Beach Life Guards and Frank Dayton, would keep the vehicle at the beach in summer and Central Lange Head Quarters in winter, with executive committee review pending.

Westport Compo Poich Westport Rotiry Compo Beach Lure Head Quattern Republcan Democratic Lincus Hartford Ilaxty Morgan Demonot Dani Burr Bradley Nash-Ayres Prof Ayres Hatford

Tilson details possible presidential deadlock scenarios

Congressmen John Tilson writes in the Yate News on the unlikely event of a 1924 style deadlock directing the electors to the House by state vote and the Senate selecting a vice president if no candidate wins a majority. He analyzes past contests in 1824 1876 and the potential 1924 outcome with Coolidge Davis and Bryan among the names referenced.

John Tilson Yate News House of Representatives Tilson House Coolidge Davis Senate Bryan Dawes Maren

King's Daughters Elect New Haven Woman Leader

Miss Vary R Woodruff of New Haven was chosen president and national council member of the Ings Daughters at the state officers election in Mathabory. Other officers include Harriet Daton Wartford ice president Itheahelh G Day Colchester second vice president Ada IL Shelley Windsor secretary Idy J Lyon New London treasurer. Executives named Visla T. Porbes Weathersfield Trink Crawford Sen Tiasern and Wis John Widkins Torington. Nominees were confirmed and instructed to vote. some nominees were declined.

Mathabory Vary R Woodruff New Haven Ings Daughters Harriet Daton Wartford Ice Misa Itheahelh G Day Colchester Ada IL Shelley Windsor Idy J Lyon New London Visla T. Porbes Weethersfield Trink MM Crawford Sen Tiasern Wis John

Coats for Girls From Six to Sixteen on Display

A display offers coats for ages six to sixteen in fabrics like Kasha cloth Polari Downy Wool and velvetone with fur trims collars cuffs and bandings. Prices range from 16.50 to 55 reflecting warmth comfort and style.

Special lot of girls coats at ten dollars

A special lot of girls coats offered at ten dollars featuring staunch plaid coatings in greys browns rust and blue. Some coats have fur collars and all are nicely lined with braiding and buttons. Sizes range from 6 to 16 years, available on the second floor rear.

Vanta baby garments promise pins free comfort

Woven in cotton and worsted fabrics Vanta offers baby wear designed to avoid fasteners. Vanta vests draw defined by open shoulders and knit pieces include knittes and gertrudes with draw strings. Prices range from 15 to 150 cents for various items.

Vanta

Baby Shop Offers Limited Diapers and Books

An ad-style notice promotes Vanta diapers and a selection of informative books for mothers. Items are available while supplies last at the Baby Shop, located second from ree.

Ree

Court grants $7310 judgment. debtor unable to collect

A court awarded a judgment of $7310 plus costs three years ago to an individual named in the record. The debtor, identified as Bert N Sippery of Westport, remains unable to collect the amount, and the matter shows ongoing collection difficulties.

Court of Commer Bert N Sippery Weatport Gershits Bo Hradley New Fayon

Dance Hall Lessee Sued Over Rent Arrears

The poli ] company sues the lessee of the dance hall facilities in the New Lafe theatre building on Mim sthcer al monthly title of 000 Joseph Stwol of Stratford alleging rent arrears totaling 3260 dollars. The action filed in chaperlor court yesterday afternoon targets the lessee of the Stratford venue connected to New Haven based Dol Realty company.

Fente Lafe Theatre Mim

Band Ribbon Trends For Dresses This Season

Exhibition of decorative ribbons used for band trimmings on dresses and coils. Persian and metal effects shown in wide range from 1 to 2 inches wide with prices listed at 35c, 50c, 58c, and 69c per yard.

Victrola records offer highclass Red Seal selections

A catalog entry highlights Ossip Gabrilowitsch with the Flonzaley Quartet in a complete quintet recording, Stokowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra in Schubert and Schumann symphonies, and various Fox Trot and vocal selections from Victor Red Seal catalogues. The notes praise the performers, quality, and prestige of these historic recordings.

Red Seal Schumann Ossip Gabrilowitsch Pflonzaley Quartet Flonzaley Quartet Schubert Stokowski Philadelphia Orchestra Stokowski Leopold Stokowski Pions Schuberi Murray Ickses Taca

Notions sale headlines fall sewing bargains

Notions offered at small prices for this week only. Spool cotton Kerr's twist silk and darning threads are discounted in bulk. Sewing needles and assorted items listed with reduced rates. Main floor left for buyers seeking thrift sewing supplies and quick purchases.

Clark Warrrior Brand Kerr

Tan leather oxfords for Fall in various styles

Light tan leather oxfords in grain calf with storm welting and low rubber heels priced at 8.50. Light tan calfskin oxfords with edge stitched low heel rubber caps for comfort at 7. A dressy light tan calfskin pair with a instep cut out and leather Cuban heels at 8.50. Medium tan calfskin oxfords with low heels and rubber top lift at 6. Also listed are medium light tan oxford styles in black cut with low heels and grain leather models with low heels, on the main floor rear.

Connor Master Mason at St Johns Lodge No 4

Postmaster Arthur F Connor is named Master Mason at St Johns Lodge No 4 Free and Accepted Masons. The 9th degree member is confirmed as Liceme Master Mason in a formal lodge ceremony.

Arthur F Connor St Johns Lodge

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